Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter!
Engineering education in India is characterised by a few pinnacles of excellence with a broad base of mediocrity. Disproportionate attention and funding are aimed at the elite institutions. To be truly transformative, a paradigm shift is necessary, directed at uplifting the large base of Tier 2 and 3 colleges.
MBF is leveraging the IIT-style project-based learning of LEAP to dramatically increase the impact of the infrastructure of its Tinkerers’ Labs. Our goal is to bridge the educational divide, fostering an environment where practical skills are not just encouraged but expected.
A culture of rote learning has long deprived students of real engineering skills – the kind that spurs innovation. By merging Tinkerers’ Lab and LEAP, we are setting the stage for a paradigm shift. It’s not just about providing resources; it’s about nurturing a mindset.
We aim to work towards a change where students even from rural engineering colleges are capable of innovative design.
Because excellence shouldn’t be a privilege of the few but a standard for the many.
I welcome you to the March newsletter that covers the impact of LEAP so far.
Dr. Hemant Kanakia
Spotlight
“For a rewarding career that transforms India, an engineer needs to graduate with good experience of designing and building real products that solve needs of society.”
Prof. Timothy A. Gonsalves
Founder LEAP, Founding Director (2010-2020), IIT Mandi
Professor (Retd) CS&E Department, IIT Madras
LEAP in Progress
MBF in the Media
Round-Table
In a recent virtual roundtable by TheCSRUniverse, Damayanti Bhattacharya joined leaders and experts from diverse backgrounds to address the pressing issue of gender equity in STEM fields.
TheCSRUniverse
Against the backdrop of MBF’s recent accomplishments and its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, sustainability, and social impact, Ms. Bhattacharya shares her insights into the journey of MBF.
Indian Express
IIT Hyderabad student, Aditya Gupta, shares his prototyping experience at Vishwakarma Awards where he and his partner developed a bio-filter to treat carbon dioxide gas exhausts.
Announcements
The Countdown Begins: Invention Factory 2024’s Imminent Launch
Overwhelmed by the incredible response!
With over 700 applications flooding in for the Invention Factory Program, we’re gearing up for an electrifying event across IIT Jammu, IIT Bombay, and IIT Gandhinagar starting May 27th.
Applications are now closed, but the journey is just beginning. Stay tuned for innovation at its finest & check out the application breakdown below.
