UTAR STEAM workshops engage local high school students in hands-on learning

UTAR recently concluded two insightful STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) workshops for students from Kuen Cheng High School and Chung Hua High School Seremban. Held on consecutive days at the UTAR Sungai Long Campus, these sessions introduced over 160 secondary school students to the dynamic applications of STEAM disciplines, guided by the academic experts.

Academics, students and teachers celebrating the success of STEAM workshop

On 25 November 2025, 120 Senior 1 students from Kuen Cheng High School participated in a full day of interactive STEAM learning at UTAR. The workshops were jointly organised by UTAR STEAM Outreach, the Division of Programme Promotion (DPP), and academics from the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES), the Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI), and the Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM).

Dr Koay (left photo) and Dr Tan demonstrating SolidWorks software

The programme featured three parallel workshop sessions designed to expose students to different disciplines. In the Engineering session, Ir Ts Dr Koay Seong Chun and Dr Tan Weng Cheong from LKC FES guided students to explore 3D modelling using SolidWorks, providing them hands-on experience in digital design and prototype development. The Financial Technology workshop, led by FAM Department of Finance Head Dr Lim Boon Keong, introduced essential financial planning skills using a financial calculator mobile application. Meanwhile, in the Graphic Design and Multimedia workshop, Ms Jeevamalar Kumarasamy from FCI taught students how to craft impactful posters through the theme Visual Voice, encouraging creativity and visual communication skills.

Dr Lim conducting Financial Technology workshop

Ms Jeevamalar guiding students in poster design

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Students and teacher from Chung Hua High School Seremban

A day earlier, on 24 November 2025, UTAR welcomed 40 Senior 3 students from Chung Hua High School Seremban who participated in STEM Workshop 3.0. Students explored three interactive stations covering diverse fields of study. AI for Good, conducted by LKC FES academic Ir Ts Dr Hau Lee Cheun, introduced students to artificial intelligence applications that support community and societal needs. At the Human Biomechanics Gait Analysis station, LKC FES academic Dr Low Jen Hahn, guided students through motion-tracking concepts. The third station was led by MBBS students from the UTAR Surgical Society, where participants learned about cardiac cycles, practised ECG interpretation and tried hands-on minimally invasive surgical tool handling. This workshop marked the third consecutive year of collaboration with Chung Hua High School Seremban.

Dr Hau introducing students to artificial intelligence applications

Dr Low explaining gait analysis concepts to students

Hands-on cardiac and surgical skills session by UTAR MBBS students

By exposing young learners to diverse academic and professional pathways within STEAM, UTAR continues to inspire future innovators and strengthen its role as an educational leader in the region.