BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250602T131134Z UID:E7CF8558-2C79-4B39-BD48-C805B42D7462 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250514T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250514T163000 DESCRIPTION:On May 14\, 2025\, a transformative STEM workshop titled "Techn ological Solutions to Disasters Using STEM Kits" was conducted at PACE Lea rning Center\, Gaurdaha\, West Bengal. The session aimed to foster scienti fic thinking\, enhance safety awareness\, and promote digital empowerment among underserved girls living in a region vulnerable to sex trafficking. Led by Dr. Mousiki Kar\, the workshop focused on introducing practical\, t echnology-based solutions for disaster resilience while cultivating hands- on problem-solving skills. The event was ably supported by five dedicated IEEE student volunteers who assisted with facilitation and demonstrations. Twenty eight students from Class 8 to 12 participated in the workshop alo ng with nine teachers.\n\nThe workshop commenced with an engaging discussi on on various natural and man-made disasters—such as earthquakes\, flood s\, gas leaks\, and fire hazards—and explored how STEM tools can be leve raged to mitigate their impact. Participants were introduced to six model systems: Earthquake Warning System\, Flood Warning System\, Gas Leakage De tection\, Moisture Sensor System\, Solar Street Light\, and Automatic Stre et Light. These examples illustrated how technology can be effectively use d for early warning\, disaster preparedness\, and climate action.\n\nA maj or highlight of the session was the hands-on component\, where students ac tively built two working prototypes: a Moisture Sensor-Based Flood Alert S ystem and a Gas Sensor-Based Fire/LPG Leakage Detector. Using components l ike voltage regulators\, LEDs\, buzzers\, and sensors\, students experienc ed first-hand how real-world problems can be addressed through innovative STEM applications.\n\nA post-workshop evaluation reflected enhanced unders tanding and high levels of engagement among participants. The teachers and staff at PACE Learning Center appreciated the workshop’s relevance and delivery. Vice Principal Ms. Mahashweta Maity and President Mr. Jayanta Ch atterjee who were present throughout the workshop expressed their keen int erest in future collaborations to sustain this impactful learning journey. \n\nCo-sponsored by: IEEE MOVE Outreach India Program and IEEE EDS Center of Excellence\n\nGaurdaha\, Piyali\, West Bengal\, India LOCATION:Gaurdaha\, Piyali\, West Bengal\, India ORGANIZER:mousiki.kar@ieee.org SEQUENCE:26 SUMMARY:Workshop on ‘Technological Solutions to Disasters Using STEM Kits ' URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487559 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p style="text-align: justify\;">On May 14\, 2025\, a transformative STEM workshop titled <em>"Technological Solutions to Disasters Using STEM Kits"</em> was conducted at PACE Learning Center\, Gaurdaha\, West Bengal. The session aimed to foster scientific thinking\, enhance safety awareness\, and promote digital empowerment among underser ved girls living in a region vulnerable to sex trafficking. Led by Dr. Mou siki Kar\, the workshop focused on introducing practical\, technology-base d solutions for disaster resilience while cultivating hands-on problem-sol ving skills. The event was ably supported by five dedicated IEEE student v olunteers who assisted with facilitation and demonstrations. Twenty eight students from Class 8 to 12 participated in the workshop along with nine t eachers.</p>\n<p style="text-align: justify\;">The workshop commenced with an engaging discussion on various natural and man-made disasters&mdash\;s uch as earthquakes\, floods\, gas leaks\, and fire hazards&mdash\;and expl ored how STEM tools can be leveraged to mitigate their impact. Participant s were introduced to six model systems: Earthquake Warning System\, Flood Warning System\, Gas Leakage Detection\, Moisture Sensor System\, Solar St reet Light\, and Automatic Street Light. These examples illustrated how te chnology can be effectively used for early warning\, disaster preparedness \, and climate action.</p>\n<p style="text-align: justify\;">A major highl ight of the session was the hands-on component\, where students actively b uilt two working prototypes: a <strong>Moisture Sensor-Based Flood Alert S ystem</strong> and a <strong>Gas Sensor-Based Fire/LPG Leakage Detector</s trong>. Using components like voltage regulators\, LEDs\, buzzers\, and se nsors\, students experienced first-hand how real-world problems can be add ressed through innovative STEM applications.</p>\n<p style="text-align: ju stify\;">A post-workshop evaluation reflected enhanced understanding and h igh levels of engagement among participants. The teachers and staff at PAC E Learning Center appreciated the workshop&rsquo\;s relevance and delivery . Vice Principal Ms. Mahashweta Maity and President Mr. Jayanta Chatterjee who were present throughout the workshop expressed their keen interest in future collaborations to sustain this impactful learning journey.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR