5 Delhi government school girls selected for prestigious US space science workshop
Five girls from Delhi government schools have been selected for a space science workshop at the US Space and Rocket Center after a citywide selection process.
5 girls from Delhi government schools are set to participate in a Space Science workshop at the US Space and Rocket Center after being selected from over 400 girls from several schools across Delhi.
The girls were handed tickets to the US by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta. The programme identifies high-potential students from government or government-aided schools who reflect a strong interest in STEM and space science.
The programme will open a chance for the young girls to learn about space. It is crucial to understand that in India, the number of female space scientists is still less, and with similar programmes, greater awareness will come.
During the initiative, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the potential of Indian girls and how they can contribute to India's science field in yet unexplored ways.
In collaboration with Honeywell Technologies, the Saksham initiative by the Delhi government is set to cover 12 government and government-aided girls' schools across the country to reach 12,000 students by 2029.
While most students and teachers will be impacted in Delhi, the initiative is also being implemented across Pune, Bengaluru and Gurugram.
The programme identifies high-potential students from the adopted schools who demonstrate a strong interest in STEM and space science. A rigorous two-stage selection process was followed to identify the top five participants.
More than 400 students applied for the programme. In the first stage, 130 students were shortlisted based on a preliminary STEM assessment and Statement of Purpose (SOP) review, which evaluated their scientific curiosity, analytical thinking and passion for STEM.
The shortlisted students then participated in a regional workshop where they designed and developed hands-on science projects.
Following a comprehensive evaluation, the top five project ideas were selected, and the students behind them earned the opportunity to participate in the prestigious workshop in the US.
The week-long workshop at the US Space and Rocket Center is scheduled to take place in October-November 2026, with the final dates yet to be announced.
During the programme, the selected girls will be exposed to practical learning sessions, space science activities and workshops aimed at strengthening their understanding of STEM subjects while giving them international exposure in the field of space education.
5 girls from Delhi government schools are set to participate in a Space Science workshop at the US Space and Rocket Center after being selected from over 400 girls from several schools across Delhi.
The girls were handed tickets to the US by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta. The programme identifies high-potential students from government or government-aided schools who reflect a strong interest in STEM and space science.
The programme will open a chance for the young girls to learn about space. It is crucial to understand that in India, the number of female space scientists is still less, and with similar programmes, greater awareness will come.
During the initiative, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the potential of Indian girls and how they can contribute to India's science field in yet unexplored ways.
In collaboration with Honeywell Technologies, the Saksham initiative by the Delhi government is set to cover 12 government and government-aided girls' schools across the country to reach 12,000 students by 2029.
While most students and teachers will be impacted in Delhi, the initiative is also being implemented across Pune, Bengaluru and Gurugram.
The programme identifies high-potential students from the adopted schools who demonstrate a strong interest in STEM and space science. A rigorous two-stage selection process was followed to identify the top five participants.
More than 400 students applied for the programme. In the first stage, 130 students were shortlisted based on a preliminary STEM assessment and Statement of Purpose (SOP) review, which evaluated their scientific curiosity, analytical thinking and passion for STEM.
The shortlisted students then participated in a regional workshop where they designed and developed hands-on science projects.
Following a comprehensive evaluation, the top five project ideas were selected, and the students behind them earned the opportunity to participate in the prestigious workshop in the US.
The week-long workshop at the US Space and Rocket Center is scheduled to take place in October-November 2026, with the final dates yet to be announced.
During the programme, the selected girls will be exposed to practical learning sessions, space science activities and workshops aimed at strengthening their understanding of STEM subjects while giving them international exposure in the field of space education.
