IIT Madras launches ‘IITM School Connect’, aims to educate school students in Data Science & AI, Electronic Systems

The courses have been designed by IIT Madras professors, with content specifically tailored for school students. Read details below.

Published on: Sep 23, 2024, 19:02:35 IST

By HT Education Desk, New Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched the IITM School Connect program with an aim to help school students make informed choices about their higher education and professional lives.

IIT Madras launches ‘IITM School Connect’ with an aim to educate school students in Data Science & AI, Electronic Systems. (HT Photo)

As part of the program, students are being offered two certificate courses in ‘Data Science and Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Electronic Systems’.

The two courses have been designed by IIT Madras professors, with content specifically tailored for school students, as informed in a press release. The certification programs are open to all students of Classes XI and XII of partner schools.

Also read: SCERT Assam DElEd PET Result 2024 released at scertpet.co.in, check via direct link here

The key highlights of the courses include:

Recorded lecture videos
Hands-on training
Live Interactions
Assignments
Computer-based assessment for certification

Additionally, the online courses are aimed at providing hands-on career experience for Class XI and XII students, the release added. The courses will be conducted for eight weeks.

Notably, registrations for the upcoming batch already started on September 16, 2024, and will close on October 4, 2024. The course will commence from October 21, 2024.

Additionally, schools interested in enrolling students for the upcoming batch should do so before September 30, 2024.

Also read: Study in UK: Window to apply for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship 2025 closes on Oct 15, check important details here

It may be mentioned here that over 500 schools across India are partnering with IIT Madras, and as many as 11,000 students across the country have already been enrolled in the first batch.

Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, Chair of the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE) at IIT Madras informed that at present, two key courses are being offered, namely Data Science and AI, and Electronic Systems, adding that plans are on to introduce more such hands-on programs in the coming months, catering to a wider range of interests.

Also read: IIM Lucknow, IIT Kanpur to offer joint programme in Healthcare Management

Speaking about this program, Prof. Prathap Haridoss, Dean of Academic Courses at IIT Madras, highlighted that 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,” he added.

Prof. Vignesh Muthuvijayan, Faculty Coordinator of BS Degree at IIT Madras informed that the response from schools and students has been very positive so far.

Meanwhile, for more information about the courses, applicants can visit the official website at school-connect.study.iitm.ac.in.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT Education Desk
For over a decade, the Hindustan Times Digital Streams – Education Desk has been a trusted source for accurate, in-depth, and timely news on education and careers. We bring the latest updates on board exams, competitive exams, results, employment news, study abroad, scholarships, and school and college admissions, helping students, job seekers, and educators make informed decisions. Our Coverage Areas 1. Board Exams & Results: Comprehensive reporting on CBSE, CISCE, and state board exams (UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and others), including schedules, admit cards, answer keys, results, and career opportunities. 2. Competitive Exams: Insights into major exams like UPSC, JEE, NEET, GATE, CAT, SAT, and state and central government services. Exam Results: Timely updates on UPSC, SSC, SBI, IBPS, NTA, IIMs, and other competitive exam results. 3. Employment News: Notifications on government and private sector jobs, vacancies, eligibility, application processes, and results. 4. Study Abroad: Information on top universities, courses, tuition fees, scholarships, visa regulations, and career prospects for international students. Features & Analysis: Opinion pieces, expert explainers, deep-dive reports, and interviews with key figures in education. 5. Breaking Education News: Real-time updates on major policy changes, institutional reforms, and trends shaping the education sector. 6. With a commitment to factual, unbiased journalism, HT Digital’s Education Desk has seen continuous growth in readership, offering credible and engaging content tailored for students, parents, and professionals. Meet the Team 1. Nilesh Mathur – News Editor A journalist with 24 years of experience, including 18+ years at Hindustan Times, Nilesh leads editorial planning, ensures factual accuracy, and enhances audience engagement through strategic content. 2. Papri Chanda – Deputy Chief Content Producer With over a decade of experience in education journalism, Papri specializes in exam-related content, study abroad insights, and education trends. She also explores new opportunities in education that benefit students. 3. Bishal – Senior Content Producer Active in the education and jobs sector since 2019, Bishal focuses on tracking developments, analyzing trends, and crafting informative content for students and job aspirants. 4. Gaurav Sarma – Deputy Chief Content Producer A multimedia journalist with 9+ years of experience, Gaurav is skilled in research-based storytelling, feature writing, and reporting on competitive exams, online courses, and education trends. At Hindustan Times Digital Streams – Education Desk, we strive to be the go-to platform for students and professionals navigating the dynamic world of education and careers.Read More

Get latest updates on NIRF Ranking along with Education and updates on other Board Exams and Competitive Exams at Hindustan Times. Also get latest Job updates on Employment News.