Islamabad, May 9, 2025—Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has successfully conducted the first batch of the STEM Teachers Training Workshop as part of the PSDP project *“Launching of STEM in Pakistan, Phase-I.”
This initiative aims to develop a skilled workforce for the Fifth Industrial Revolution, aligning with the government’s vision of a knowledge-based economy. It has successfully engaged participants from across Pakistan, including remote regions such as Waziristan, Bajaur, Hub, Sui, Chitral, and Loralai.
Under the STEM project, 50 STEM labs have been established in selected schools, and 8 university labs furnished with high-tech equipment, including 3D printers and STEM kits. Additionally, 6 STEM FABLABs are operational, with 15 more set to launch by June 2025, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities in cutting-edge technologies.
The National Training Workshop at Mega Zone, F-9 Park, Islamabad, is aimed to equip 200 educators with advanced STEM teaching methodologies through two training batches from May 5 to 17, 2025.
The first session has successfully trained 100 teachers, while the next session, scheduled for May 12-17, will extend the initiative. This initiative emphasizes project-based learning, integrating physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and computer science to foster innovation and enhance problem-solving skills in STEM education.
Mr. Sajid Baloch, the Federal Sectary for Ministry of Science and Technology was the chief guest of this event. While addressing the participants of the closing ceremony he said that by prioritizing government schools, this STEM initiative ensures equitable access to STEM education, bridging the urban-rural divide and promoting gender inclusivity.
Professor Dr. Muhammad Akram Shaikh, Member Science Pakistan Science Foundation said that this STEM Project supports Pakistan’s national development goals and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).
Project Director and Director General, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Dr. Saima Huma Tanveer said that this STEM initiative is poised to reshape Pakistan’s education landscape, nurturing a new generation of innovators and industry-ready professionals essential for the country’s scientific and economic advancement.
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