Transforming the Future of Science: Lab4U and SQM Litio
By Lab4U Team
At Lab4U, we are excited to share our partnership with SQM Litio to take science education to the next level in northern Chile. Together, we reached the Complejo Educacional 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 transform cellphones 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. In this way, they not only learn science but also see how what they study 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 gathering at the Toconao Educational Complex. We were joined by the educational community, SQM Lithium collaborators, and our Lab4U team to share the achievements we’ve accomplished: nearly 200 students participated in the program this year, and we also supported two science teachers with training and continuous guidance in their planning and selection of learning experiences. It was a day full of energy, where the positive impact of this initiative in the region became clear. During the event, attendees actively participated, emphasizing their support for educational innovation and the potential of this project to continue growing and 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 open doors to better opportunities. We know that, according to the UN, by 2050, 7 out of 10 jobs will be related to STEM fields, and we want to make sure they are more than ready to be part of that future! 🚀
