IIT Madras has launched an ‘IITM School Connect’ program with two certificate courses: ‘Data Science and Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Electronic Systems’, specifically designed for school students.
Key Highlights:
- These 4-8 week certification courses are taught online by IIT Madras professors, tailored for class 11 and 12 students.
- The program includes recorded lecture videos, hands-on training, live interactions, assignments, and computer-based assessments for certification.
- The next batch will begin on October 21, 2024, with registrations open from September 16 to October 4.
Benefits and Impact:
- Over 11,000 students have already benefited from the previous batch, and 500 schools are partnering with IITM for this program.
- The program exposes students to various disciplines, helping them identify their interests and strengths.
- Students have successfully built remotely controlled robots and engaged in hands-on projects using data analysis.
Prof Prathap Haridoss, Dean (Academic Courses), IIT Madras, emphasized the program’s significance, saying, “It is heartening to see school students independently building remotely-controlled robots. Students pursuing the Data Science course have engaged in hands-on projects, using datasets to extract meaningful insights. Courses such as these, expose the students to the various disciplines and help children identify their interests and strengths.”
Students interested in participating can register at the official website: school-connect.study.iitm.ac.in.