An Alumni Impact Story: Annyatam Mukhopadhyay

Annyatam fondly remembers his excitement as a child when he actively participated in a 'Rocks and Minerals' Scientists in School presentation. At the time, he was a grade four elementary student, eager and curious to learn, but Annyatam insists that this workshop sparked his intuition to pursue STEM. It was the hands-on aspect he remembers most, “I definitely feel that Scientists in School’s presentations have influenced me, science can be such a cool thing to work with and learn about.”
Annyatam earned his Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and is currently an engineering consultant with a focus on cyber security for nuclear power stations.
Annyatam believes that Scientists in School is a big boon to elementary school students that come from so many different backgrounds. “It is such a great service to provide opportunities for children to explore the fun side of science while being able to put the books in context.”
Annyatam also sees the program as a supportive tool for teachers, providing educators with scientific equipment and helping provide that “spark that is often life-changing”. Annyatam believes that this collaborative relationship helps teachers, students, and ultimately our communities.
About Scientists in School:
For more than 31 years, Scientists in School has been dedicated to inspiring millions of children across Canada through hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education experiences. Sparking curiosity and confidence in children so that they all feel empowered to say, “I can be a scientist!” is at the core of every Scientists in School workshop.
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