STI 100³ Program: Nurturing STEM Skills Through Hands-On Activities at SMK Tengku Afzan, Kuantan

10 December 2024 | The first series of the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) 100³ Program, sponsored by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), successfully took place at SMK Tengku Afzan, Kuantan. This program saw the participation of 93 Form 4 students, focusing on building and launching rockets as a way to inspire interest in STEM.

Led by Ts. Dr. Asrul Bin Adam and supported by FTKPM lecturers, including Dr. Zubair Khalil, Ts. Dr. Nafrizuan Mat Yahya, Ts. Dr. Muhammed Nafis Osman Zahid, and En. Zulkifli Md Yusof, the program offered students the opportunity to engage in practical activities. Through these sessions, they not only learned how to design and launch rockets but also honed essential skills such as data collection, analysis, and decision-making.

The event was graced by the presence of the school principal, Puan Hajah Rosita, along with teachers and Hj. Fakhrul Anuar Zulkawi, a member of the Kuantan City Council, who extended their support to the initiative.

The STI 100³ program is designed to provide significant benefits to students by exposing them to hands-on STEM activities while fostering a deep interest in technological innovation.

May this program continue to inspire the younger generation to explore STEM and innovate for a brighter future.