IEEE Women in Ocean-STEM Experiential Program for Pre-university Students
The IEEE Women in Ocean-STEM Experiential Program for Pre-University Students is a groundbreaking initiative funded by the IEEE STEM Portal Grant 2025. The program aims to inspire and empower underprivileged rural girls in Tamil Nadu to explore future careers in ocean engineering, marine sciences, and emerging ocean technologies.
Organized by passionate IEEE volunteers from the IEEE Education Society, Madras Section, in collaboration with iExplore Foundation, Rotary International District 3201, and the Atal Innovation Mission, this initiative combines experiential learning, hands-on STEM education, and real-world problem-solving.
Conducted from 10 November 2025 to 21 November 2025, the 11-day immersive program introduced students to foundational STEM concepts and the rapidly growing realm of ocean engineering. The first seven days focused on interactive learning—covering marine ecosystems, ocean technologies, sustainability principles, and engineering fundamentals—making ocean science accessible and engaging.
The following three days were dedicated to guided mentorship, where students collaborated with experts to identify and design solutions to real-world marine and environmental challenges. On the final day, participants showcased their innovative ideas by pitching their projects, demonstrating confidence, awareness, and problem-solving skills.
A total of 50 pre-university girls, supported by 10 teachers and 10 parents from SES Matriculation School, took part in this transformative experience. The program was enabled by the efforts of 11 committed volunteers and enriched by insights from 9 eminent guests.
By focusing on gender equity in STEM and fostering early interest in ocean-related careers, this initiative strongly aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) while also contributing to marine sustainability goals. It complements national efforts to promote women in science, reflecting India’s commitment to inclusive and future-ready STEM education.
The IEEE STEM Portal Grant 2025 played a pivotal role in enabling this impactful program, helping bring advanced STEM opportunities to rural communities and creating pathways for young girls to explore the vast potential of ocean engineering.
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Lebin Bright
STEM Training
Aswin Ram
Project Mentoring
Students were divided into 10 teams, Aswin and his friends joined the porogram and mentored the students to create working prototypes.
Navaneethakrishnan Ramanathan
OceanSTEM
Address:Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Agenda
Day 1 — Kick-off: Dive into Ocean STEM
Day 2 — Life in the Blue Planet
Day 3 — Submarine Basics & Buoyancy
Day 4 — Robotics & Sensors (Intro to Ocean Tech)
Day 5 — AI & Marine Life Detection
Day 6 — IoT Data & Underwater Monitoring
Day 7 — Clean Energy & Environmental Tech
Day 8, 9 & 10 — Project Development
Day 11 — Ocean STEM Expo & Closing ceremony
Daily Timing:
9:30 – 11:00 → Session 1
11:00 – 11:15 → Break
11:15 – 12:45 → Session 2
12:45 – 1:30 → Lunch
1:30 – 2:45 → Session 3
2:45 – 3:00 → Break
3:00 – 4:30 → Session 4
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