STEAM Innovative Space Opened at Abkhazia Temur Bokuchava Public School N7 in Senaki

A STEAM innovation space has been launced at Abkhazia Temur Bokuchava Public School N7 in Senaki. Students showcased impressive projects and fully utilized the educational STEAM equipment made available through the I2Q Project, supported by the World Bank.

Students of all grade levels are actively engaged in the space, applying the theories they have learned in natural science to practical experiences. At Abkhazia Public School N7, students successfully use Raspberry Pi and Arduino programming kits, alongside a 3D printer. They plan projects, share knowledge, teach one another, and understand the opportunities that STEAM and the innovation space provide.

The principal of the school, who oversees the STEAM innovation space, serves as a key motivator and supporter for the students. “This space offers extraordinary opportunities. One of our 12th graders, who plans to pursue a career in software engineering, said to me, ‘If I had access to these devices a few years ago, I would be much stronger now,'” the principal remarked. She encouraged students, saying, “Ask questions, search, explore, be curious, and seek for answers. You have the power to change the future.”

The general education component lead of the I2Q Project provided students with detailed information about the “Georgia of the Future” STEAM innovation competition, urging them to consider real-life applications in their projects. “Our goal is to ensure you can apply the knowledge you gain here in real-world situations,” she emphasized.

The school has been equipped with the necessary resources, equipment, and furniture to implement the STEAM extracurricular program with the support of the World Bank, as part of the Innovation, Inclusion, and Quality – Georgia (I2Q) project. Similar spaces will be established in 13 schools across different regions of Georgia.