The 16th edition of STEAM X – 2026, an exhibition showcasing students’ creativity, scientific knowledge and technological skills, was inaugurated at Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Coimbatore on Thursday.
Dr. James J. Gnanadoss, Chairman of the Sir Robert Stanes Educational Association, inaugurated the exhibition at 9.30 a.m.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. James J. Gnanadoss emphasised the importance of encouraging scientific curiosity, creativity and innovation among students. He highlighted the role of exhibitions in providing opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, develop problem-solving abilities and explore emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and robotics.
Mercy Oommen, Correspondent, and Dr. Sucheeta Ramachandran, Honorary Treasurer, visited the exhibition and appreciated the students’ efforts. Principal P.A. John Stephen welcomed the gathering and felicitated the chief guest and judges, along with Dr. V. Divakaran, Headmaster and Vice Principal; Priya Sheen, Vice Principal, Junior School; and Martin Luther King, Assistant Headmaster.
Students displayed projects covering Science, Technology, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Commerce, and Art and Craft.
Dignitaries, parents and visitors interacted with the participants and appreciated their innovative exhibits.
The Mathematics exhibits were evaluated by Dr. M. Vivek Prabu, Assistant Professor, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, while the junior categories were judged by Monicaa and Saramma V., B.T. Assistants of Stanes AIHSS.
Computer Science, AI and Robotics projects were evaluated by Dr. E.K. Girisan, Associate Professor and Head of Computer Science, Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science, and Allen Sunil Mathew, Software Engineer, Inker Robotic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,
Kerala.
Science exhibits were judged by Shreeja, P.G. Assistant in Physics, and S. Nirmala, P.G. Assistant in Chemistry, of R.K. Sreerangammal Kalvi Nilayam Higher Secondary School, and Prema Nayagam, P.G. Assistant in Biology, Stanes School CISCE. The junior science categories were evaluated by J. Suganthi and Suganya W. of
Stanes AIHSS.
Commerce projects were judged by Antony Paul Kunnath, Managing Partner, Kunnath Papers, Guest Faculty and Researcher, while Art and Craft exhibits were evaluated by Jeevan V. Sakthivel, State Award-winning artist and retired Drawing Master.
