Transforming the Future of Science in Northern Chile: Lab4U and SQM Lithium
By Lab4U Team
At Lab4U, we are excited to share our partnership with SQM Lithium to take science education to the next level in northern Chile. Together, we reacheda local northern school in Toconao with the goal of sparking interest in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and creating new opportunities for students from 7th grade to 12th grade.
With our technology, we transformed their smartphones and tablets into learning tools that make science much more dynamic and accessible. Through classroom experiments, interactive quizzes, and hands-on activities, we help students reinforce their knowledge, develop research skills, and, most importantly, get excited about science.
This program also connects students with the local industry, exploring productive processes related to lithium—something very present in their surroundings. Students not only learn science but also see how it applies to real life. We want them to feel inspired to pursue careers in STEM fields, improve their career opportunities, and at the same time, elevate the local talent to the next level.
We recently celebrated the program’s first year with a very special encounter at school. The Lab4U team gathered with the educational community and SQM Lithium to share the achievements we’ve accomplished: nearly 200 students participated in the program this year, and two science teachers were trained and supported with continuous guidance in their planning and selection of Lab4U experiences. It was a day full of energy, where we showcased the evident positive impact of this initiative. Attendees actively participated, emphasizing their support for educational innovation and this project’s growing potential to continue enriching science education in the region.
At Lab4U, alongside SQM Lithium, we believe in a future where the young people of Toconao discover their potential in science and better opportunities present themselves. Since we know that by 2050 7 out of 10 jobs will be related to STEM fields – according to the UN -, we want to make sure they are more than ready to be part of that future! 🚀
