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:20260728T072115Z UID:467ECD5E-D6D2-467B-9956-34DB7432FF88 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T160000 DESCRIPTION:Lab2Life is a STEM outreach and experiential learning initiativ e designed to bridge the gap between\nlaboratory concepts and real-life ap plications. The project aims to help students understand how\nfundamental principles of science\, electrical engineering\, and technology learned in classrooms and\nlaboratories are directly applied to solve everyday probl ems and societal challenges.\nDespite strong theoretical and laboratory ex posure\, many students struggle to connect experiments\nwith their practic al relevance. Lab2Life addresses this gap by transforming conventional lab \nexperiments into application-driven demonstrations\, hands-on activities \, and mini-projects that mirror\nreal-world use cases such as energy effi ciency\, smart systems\, safety devices\, and sustainability\nsolutions. T hrough interactive sessions\, students explore how concepts like Ohm’s l aw power\nhousehold electronics\, sensors enable automation\, mathematics supports decision-making\, and\nengineering design leads to impactful inno vations.\nThe project includes live demonstrations\, design challenges\, p roject showcases\, and career guidance\nsessions\, encouraging inquiry-bas ed learning\, teamwork\, and problem-solving skills. Special\nemphasis is placed on low-cost\, sustainable\, and socially relevant solutions\, align ing the initiative with\nglobal Sustainable Development Goals such as Qual ity Education\, Clean Energy\, and Industry &\nInnovation.\nBackground and Need:\nSTEM education has traditionally emphasized theoretical knowledge and prescribed experiments\,\noften limiting students’ ability to visual ize their practical significance. Recent educational frameworks\nand accre ditation bodies stress the importance of experiential learning\, interdisc iplinary thinking\, and\nindustry relevance. Lab2Life builds on this evolv ing pedagogy by contextualizing laboratory learning\nwithin real-life scen arios\, making STEM education more engaging and meaningful.\nThe project a lso draws inspiration from successful STEM outreach programs and IEEE/WIE initiatives\nthat promote innovation\, inclusivity\, and hands-on learning . By fostering curiosity and confidence—\nespecially among young learner s and aspiring engineers—Lab2Life aims to nurture future-ready\ngraduate s equipped with practical skills\, innovation mindset\, and awareness of r eal-world applications.\nOverall\, Lab2Life serves as a scalable\, impactf ul model to transform “learning in the lab” into\n“solutions for lif e\,” benefiting students\, educators\, and the broader community.\n\nAge nda: \n09:00 – 09:30 :Inauguration\n09:30 – 10:30 | Session 1: Science in Daily Life – Live Lab Demos\n\n10:30 – 11:30 | Session 2: Math Beh ind the Machine\n\n11:30 – 11:45 | Break\n11:45 – 13:00 | Session 3: T echnology in Action (IoT & Smart Systems)\n\n13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch\n14:0 0 – 15:30 | Session 4: Engineering Design Challenge\n\n15:30 – 16:15 | Session 5: Career Corner – From Lab to Life\n\n16:15 – 16:45 | Valedi ctory and Prize distribution\n\n16:45 – 17:00 | Valedictory\, Awards & F eedback Collection\n\nSri Sairam Matriculation Higher Secondary School\, S ai Leo Nagar\, West Tambaram\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, India\, 600044 LOCATION:Sri Sairam Matriculation Higher Secondary School\, Sai Leo Nagar\, West Tambaram\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, India\, 600044 ORGANIZER:Meenakshi.EEE@sairam.edu.in SEQUENCE:20 SUMMARY:Lab2Life-Try Engineering STEM Grant Event URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/567904 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>Lab2Life is a STEM outreach and experienti al learning initiative designed to bridge the gap between<br>laboratory co ncepts and real-life applications. The project aims to help students under stand how<br>fundamental principles of science\, electrical engineering\, and technology learned in classrooms and<br>laboratories are directly appl ied to solve everyday problems and societal challenges.<br>Despite strong theoretical and laboratory exposure\, many students struggle to connect ex periments<br>with their practical relevance. Lab2Life addresses this gap b y transforming conventional lab<br>experiments into application-driven dem onstrations\, hands-on activities\, and mini-projects that mirror<br>real- world use cases such as energy efficiency\, smart systems\, safety devices \, and sustainability<br>solutions. Through interactive sessions\, student s explore how concepts like Ohm&rsquo\;s law power<br>household electronic s\, sensors enable automation\, mathematics supports decision-making\, and <br>engineering design leads to impactful innovations.<br>The project incl udes live demonstrations\, design challenges\, project showcases\, and car eer guidance<br>sessions\, encouraging inquiry-based learning\, teamwork\, and problem-solving skills. Special<br>emphasis is placed on low-cost\, s ustainable\, and socially relevant solutions\, aligning the initiative wit h<br>global Sustainable Development Goals such as Quality Education\, Clea n Energy\, and Industry &amp\;<br>Innovation.<br>Background and Need:<br>S TEM education has traditionally emphasized theoretical knowledge and presc ribed experiments\,<br>often limiting students&rsquo\; ability to visualiz e their practical significance. Recent educational frameworks<br>and accre ditation bodies stress the importance of experiential learning\, interdisc iplinary thinking\, and<br>industry relevance. Lab2Life builds on this evo lving pedagogy by contextualizing laboratory learning<br>within real-life scenarios\, making STEM education more engaging and meaningful.<br>The pro ject also draws inspiration from successful STEM outreach programs and IEE E/WIE initiatives<br>that promote innovation\, inclusivity\, and hands-on learning. By fostering curiosity and confidence&mdash\;<br>especially amon g young learners and aspiring engineers&mdash\;Lab2Life aims to nurture fu ture-ready<br>graduates equipped with practical skills\, innovation mindse t\, and awareness of real-world applications.<br>Overall\, Lab2Life serves as a scalable\, impactful model to transform &ldquo\;learning in the lab& rdquo\; into<br>&ldquo\;solutions for life\,&rdquo\; benefiting students\, educators\, and the broader community.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>09 :00 &ndash\; 09:30 :Inauguration<br>09:30 &ndash\; 10:30 | Session 1: Scie nce in Daily Life &ndash\; Live Lab Demos</p>\n<p>10:30 &ndash\; 11:30 | S ession 2: Math Behind the Machine</p>\n<p>11:30 &ndash\; 11:45 | Break<br> 11:45 &ndash\; 13:00 | Session 3: Technology in Action (IoT &amp\; Smart S ystems)</p>\n<p>13:00 &ndash\; 14:00 | Lunch<br>14:00 &ndash\; 15:30 | Ses sion 4: Engineering Design Challenge</p>\n<p>15:30 &ndash\; 16:15 | Sessio n 5: Career Corner &ndash\; From Lab to Life</p>\n<p>16:15 &ndash\; 16:45 | Valedictory and Prize distribution</p>\n<p>16:45 &ndash\; 17:00 | Valedi ctory\, Awards &amp\; Feedback Collection</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR