UTAR STEM Outreach organises STEM activities at Karnival STEM Gopeng 2.0

In a bid to ignite the spark of curiosity and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among young learners, UTAR STEM Outreach joined hands with the Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) of Kampar Campus, the Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT) and the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) to organise STEM hands-on activities in conjunction with Karnival STEM Gopeng 2.0, which was held on 23 September 2023 at Rural Transformation Centre (RTC) Gopeng.

Six engaging STEM activities were orchestrated during the carnival. CFS spearheaded four activities, which included “Which drink has the most vitamin C?”, “How much sugar is in your drink?”, “Conservation of angular momentum” and “Centre of gravity”. Meanwhile, FEGT offered an intriguing “DIY: Epoxy resin keychain and removal of dye using activated carbon” and FICT introduced participants to the world of drones at the “Drone experience workshop”.

Furthermore, an enlightening STEM Forum titled “The Future is Now!” took place during the event. Dr Ong Kiah Ju, the head of STEM Outreach, and Assoc Prof Ir Ts Dr Leong Kah Hon from FEGT, who also represented The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), were honoured to serve as the panellists at the forum.

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang was the guest of honour at the Karnival STEM Gopeng 2.0.