SLB Pune in partnership with Thinksharp Foundation inaugurated STEM on Wheels, a mobile science laboratory initiative aimed at expanding access to quality STEM education for students with a focus on girls in infrastructure constrained local schools on the National Science Day 2026. This initiative is driven by SLB Pune CSR team and employees to further company’s commitment to inclusive education and community upliftment and development.
STEM on Wheels addresses the challenge posed by the absence of functional science laboratories and digital resources in local schools that limits student’s exposure to hands-on learning by delivering a fully equipped mobile science lab directly to schools. The initiative will reach 12 schools and affect approximately 1,200 students in its first phase.
The mobile lab offers:
- Curriculum-aligned hands-on science experiments
- Introductory robotics and coding modules
- Interactive demonstrations
- Facilitated learning sessions
- STEM career awareness interactions
The launch event was attended by the board of directors, Global Head & IT Centers Director Abuzar Manager, STSI Manager Amit Yadav, PuTC Manager Jayesh Prajapati, Finance Head Dheeraj Gupta and visiting leaders Global Manufacturing and TLM Director Ives Loretz and Global Supply HR Manager Ana Maria Mora Cano.
Speaking at the inauguration, leadership reiterated the organization’s belief that access to quality education is foundational to long-term social and economic progress. The presence of senior leadership and board members highlighted the strategic importance of the initiative within the company’s CSR framework. The initiative aligns with broader national priorities around scientific innovation and contributes to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), including Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG 5), and Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure (SDG 9).
Beyond providing equipment, STEM on Wheels aims to spark curiosity, build confidence, and expand aspirations among students in underserved communities. Early exposure to practical science and technology plays a critical role in shaping academic choices and future careers. As the mobile lab begins its journey across schools, it carries more than scientific tools it carries opportunity, inspiration, and the promise of a more inclusive future in STEM.
