Malaysia witnessed a nationwide celebration of science as schools across the country joined the groundbreaking ‘STI 100 on the Power of Three’ (STI 100³) initiative, themed ‘Scientists@Schools: Let’s STI!’. Among the passionate scientists leading this charge was Ir. Dr. Shamini Janasekaran from SEGi University, who visited Sekolah Kebangsaan Klang to spark young minds with a hands-on journey into the world of science, technology, and innovation, 7 July 2025.
The STI 100³ initiative is designed to bring real-world science directly into classrooms through regular, mentor-led STEM outreach sessions conducted every 100 days. By bridging the gap between academia and grassroots learning, the programme introduces students to local scientists from diverse backgrounds—government, academia, industry, and NGOs—who serve as role models and mentors. For students, this means science becomes more than theory; it becomes something they can see, touch, and imagine themselves doing.
The programme’s official launch earned national acclaim, securing two entries in the Malaysia Book of Records: Largest Assembly of Malaysian Scientists for a STEM Outreach Programme and Largest Participation of Schools in a STEM Outreach Programme. These honours reflect a bold shift in Malaysia’s education landscape—where scientific literacy is no longer a niche pursuit, but a national priority.
Globally, the United Nations reports that nearly half of all students in developing countries do not meet minimum proficiency in science by the end of lower secondary school. Malaysia’s STI 100³ programme is part of the solution—amplifying STEM education by embedding real-world mentorship, curiosity-led learning, and a long-term vision for innovation into the school experience.
Through participation in this national initiative, SEGi reaffirms its role as a forward-thinking institution committed to nurturing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. By putting experts like Dr. Shamini in classrooms, SEGi helps transform how science is taught—and how students see their own potential in it.
This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
