The students and faculty members of the Department of Computer Science visited the STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Maths) Lab and ATL (Atal Tinkering Lab) at Vidya Vikas Academy on 11th February, 2020 from 2 to 3:30 pm. The objective of visiting the STEAM and ATL Labs was to give students exposure to the working of sensors and 3D printing. 32 students and 5 faculty members experienced a Hands-on session on 3D designing, using Tinkercad Software and also on product designing and printing on a 3D printer. The students and teachers also got an opportunity to see the various tools provided to the students at Vidya Vikas Academy for implementing their ideas. At the Labs, each group of 5 students were provided with a Laptop and all the necessary kits to be used during the session.
Ms. Gayle Fernandes, STEAM Lab Incharge explained the need for having a STEAM Lab at the institution and how beneficial it is for students to try out their innovative ideas with the resources available at the Lab.
Ms. Shreya Dessai, ATL Lab Incharge explained the open source Tinkercad Software and designing basic key chain 3D Design, considering the different options provided in the software. Ms. Gayle and Ms. Shreya assisted each group of students in completing the designing and further they both explained the working of the 3D Printer to all the students and faculties.
The designs created by the students were sent out to be printed on the 3D Printer, where the students were able to see the use of filaments turning into a 3D Model designed by them.
Further, Ms. Gayle explained about the use of different electronic sensors and the working of Arduino Board and its configuration for using different sensors. Ms. Gayle guided the students on how to interface an ultrasonic sensor with Arduino microcontroller to determine the distance of an object. Students also explored how to configure a Temperature sensor.
Further the students were given an overview of the various tools present in both the labs for robotics, astronomy, wood working and pottery. Students and faculty members were very happy to have visited the STEAM and ATL Labs and have gained knowledge about sensors, robotics, astronomy tools and 3D designing and Printing.
The Department of Computer Science is grateful to Vidya Vikas Academy for providing students and teachers an opportunity to visit and learn at the STEAM and ATL Labs.
