Where global innovation meets young thinkers

From decoding global pandemics to cracking real MIT-style coding challenges, Apeejay’s IB School, Apeejay School International, Panchsheel Park, transformed into a hub of world-class innovation as MIT experts brought cutting-edge learning to campus. The school successfully hosted an enriching academic collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), marking a significant milestone in global education and interdisciplinary learning. The initiative reflected the school’s commitment to providing world-class academic exposure and fostering a culture of inquiry, innovation, and higher-order thinking among students.    

The interactive learning sessions were led by Professor Sinha, an MIT Professor, and visiting MIT students, who brought global perspectives, advanced academic insights, and experiential learning methodologies directly to campus. Students from MYP-5 to DP-2 actively participated in the programme, engaging with complex concepts across multiple disciplines through hands-on and discussion-based learning.   

The collaboration featured five thoughtfully designed sessions, each focusing on real-world applications of academic concepts. 

The Mathematics session, titled Introduction to Game Theory, enabled students to explore strategic decision-making using marbles, chessboards, and dominoes, encouraging logical reasoning and analytical thinking. 

In Biology, the session on Epidemiology introduced students to the science of disease spread and prevention, using glow-in-the-dark paints, UV blacklights, and safety equipment to demonstrate concepts through simulation-based learning.

The Bioengineering session focused on CRISPR-Cas9, where students constructed paper models to understand the fundamentals of gene editing, gaining insight into one of the most transformative innovations in modern science.

The Neuroscience session on the Vision Pathway provided a conceptual understanding of how visual information is processed by the brain, emphasising structure-function relationships without the need for physical materials.

In Computer Science, students participated in a Coding on LeetCode session, working on laptops to strengthen problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, and computational logic. 

“The experience was truly enriching in terms of exposure. I thoroughly enjoyed the well-planned activities, which encouraged me to explore newer academic interests. I have always been inclined towards mathematics and technology, but witnessing their intersection with biology and neuroscience was particularly inspiring. It has motivated me to pursue future studies in a similar interdisciplinary direction,” Ria Chadha, student of DP-2, shared.

“The visit by MIT students was a highly enriching experience, offering valuable exposure to the integration of neuroscience, bioengineering, mathematics, and computer science. Learning about their project, Prakash, which focuses on aiding the visually impaired through data-driven research, was particularly inspiring and sparked my curiosity about their approach. Although I am a Business Management student, I have always been interested in understanding how the human body functions. The epidemiology session stood out to me, where we explored disease transmission through an interactive case study and a hands-on activity. Connecting real-life data with scientific concepts and seeing how it aligned with Project Prakash helped me realise how such innovative ideas can be developed even at the school level. The initiative also made us more aware of real challenges within our own country, making the experience both educational and eye-opening,” Tani Bansal, student of DP-2, said.

“The session with the MIT students and Dr Sinha was truly inspiring. It helped me understand how STEM subjects can be meaningfully integrated with social services. Dr Sinha’s life journey, shared with a touch of humour, made the session even more engaging. My favourite part was interacting with the MIT students on topics like game theory and combinatorics. Overall, it was a highly enriching experience,” Vivaan Khanna, student of MYP-5, stated.

“The programme with MIT students and Professor Sinha was highly enriching. It began with the information about his journey and introducing his project that supports the treatment and education of visually impaired students globally. This was followed by interactive sessions in mathematics, biology, and computer science. I attended the Math and Computer Science sessions, where activities and games made learning engaging. The discussion on neural networks and artificial intelligence was particularly inspiring and encouraged me to explore this field as a possible career path,” Ariham Jain, student of MYP-5, said. 

The sessions offered students invaluable opportunities for hands-on learning, interdisciplinary exposure, and direct interaction with advanced academic concepts, bridging theory with practical application. The collaboration not only enhanced subject knowledge but also inspired curiosity, global awareness, and academic confidence.   

This landmark initiative truly embodied the spirit of Global Minds. One Campus. By bringing MIT’s academic excellence to its classrooms, the school reaffirmed its vision of learning beyond borders, empowering students to engage with global education standards and future-ready skills.