Festival of STEM projects of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University

On April 30, the STEM Projects Festival took place – an event that united those who are already creating the future today.

The festival became a space where innovations are born and ideas are transformed into real solutions. Students presented projects that combine engineering, science, technology and creativity: from robotic systems and environmental solutions to models that explain complex processes simply and clearly. Each performance is the result of the work of an entire team, a story of search, mistakes, discoveries and faith in one’s own strengths.

The event was held within the framework of the All-Ukrainian STEM Week and became an example of effective interaction between school and university. Interactives and master classes from Zaporizhia Polytechnic teachers allowed participants not only to present their ideas, but also to gain new practical experience.

We thank our partners for supporting the Zaporizhia Polytechnic initiative and gifts for talented participants of the Festival: Andriy Adamchuk and Oleksandra Novoselova – representatives of the South-Eastern Interregional Department of the State Labor Service; Silpo company; representatives of the Zaporizhzhia Ferroalloy Plant – Oleksiy Prystupa and Ihor Kharsitsa.

Special thanks to the Department of Education and Science of the Zaporizhzhia City Council, as well as all educational institutions for fruitful cooperation, trust and joint work for the development of STEM education.

Our participants and their projects:
– Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 20 — project “School of the Future”
– Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 12 — project “Biomechanics of Movement: Human Engineering”
– Zaporizhzhia Academic Lyceum No. 28 — project “Construction Crane”, “Thematic Clock “Christmas Time””, “Mathematical Clock”
– Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 106 — project “Smart Cossack robot based on Arduino UNO”
– Zaporizhzhia Collegium “Small Humanitarian Academy” — project “Spike-Lab: Laboratory of Spiky Models”
– Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 62 — project “If the Planets Were Glowing”
– Zaporizhzhia Multi-Profile Lyceum No. 99 — project “Modeling of Aerodynamic Wing Profiles”
– Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 84 — project “Literary Images: Creating 3D Models and Media Content Using AI”
– Zaporizhzhia Specialized School No. 100 — project “SmartTank: Liquid Level Monitoring System”
– Zaporizhzhia Technical Lyceum — project “EcoSmart Bin: Technologies of a Clean Future”
– Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 77 — project “The Universe Coming to Life: Light and Movement of Planets”
– Zaporizhzhia Social and Humanitarian Gymnasium No. 27 — project “Ferris Wheel”
– Zaporizhzhia Lyceum No. 71 — project “Wind Generator”
– Zaporizhzhia Gymnasium No. 89 — project “Model of the Era: Dniprohes — from idea to STEM-implementation”
– Zaporizhzhia Professional College of Computer Technologies of the National University “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” — project “Monitoring System for Hazardous Zones at the Enterprise”

The STEM-Projects Festival of the National University “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” is about bold ideas, unconventional thinking and the desire to change the world around us. Our participants gained new knowledge and received vivid impressions filled with many positive emotions. They presented their own projects with dignity, and also had a unique opportunity to see how other people’s ideas are born and implemented – from the first ideas to their implementation. This experience inspires us to move forward, develop and think even more creatively. We are sure that next year the participants will surprise us with new projects.

Thank you to the students and teaching staff for your activity! Zaporizhia Polytechnic University is a place where dreams take shape!