Our Student Aparna Chandrasekharan Excels at IEEE YESIST12 with Mentorship from BCTLABS

The IEEE YESIST12 (Youth Endeavors for Social Innovation Using Sustainable Technology) competition, a prestigious international platform for young innovators, provides students the opportunity to develop and present technological solutions with meaningful social impact. In 2019, our student Aparna Chandrasekharan participated in the competition, demonstrating her creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving abilities on a global stage under the guidance of BCTLABS STEM Academy.

Pioneering Innovative Solutions

Guided and mentored by BCTLABS, our student Aparna Chandrasekharan presented her safety watch for women and children, featuring a discreet activation button that releases a pungent spray to ensure immediate protection. Her project stood out for its originality, practical approach, and clear application of STEM concepts to real-world challenges, reflecting her ability to transform ideas into functional solutions.

Recognition on a Global Platform

Our student Aparna Chandrasekharan’s participation at YESIST12 earned her wide appreciation from judges, mentors, and fellow participants. Her innovative work, nurtured through BCTLABS’ mentorship, contributed to her later accolades, including the Bal Shakti Puraskar 2020 and the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam IGNITE Award, further establishing her as a young innovator with a vision for societal impact.

Inspiring the Next Generation

This achievement highlights our student Aparna Chandrasekharan’s dedication to using technology for social good and serves as an inspiration for other young innovators. Her journey exemplifies how mentorship, creativity, and perseverance—especially with support from BCTLABS STEM Academy can combine to create impactful solutions, reinforcing BCTLABS’ mission to nurture and empower the innovators of tomorrow.