The Pathfiinder

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Learning Begins With Us

Pathfiinder started in 2019 is an awareness and support platform for STEM education for teens and our commitment is to ensure gender diversity and equal opportunity for girls. 

STEM learning is extremely important for students in their adolescent years. The ability to understand data, apply data and develop solutions to complex problems are important life skills. 
Currently, primary and secondary students do not understand the importance of STEM and are not familiar with STEM career opportunities, until later in their studies, or at all. The number of school students studying STEM in later secondary (Year 11 and 12) has flat-lined. The bottom line is, we are failing to engage young people in science, resulting in fewer choosing it as a career choice.

If we can engage a variety of STEM professionals and researchers to share with students their stories, such as their day-to-day work, the wide-ranging use of technology and the impact their work has on the community or wider, we may be able to ignite ‘curiosity’ in our youth, and an eagerness to learn more. This would also showcase the diversity of the STEM workforce, the broad range of jobs and careers available, and that STEM professionals can be from all walks of life. The messaging is that science is for ALL people, it is a good start.
Internships and work experience opportunities allow students to gain insight and see firsthand what a career would be like. Teenagers who combine part-time employment with full-time education transition better than students who leave school and go straight into the workforce. The new generation of STEM professionals requires not just strong academic skills, but also curiosity, imagination, empathy, entrepreneurship, and resilience.
Schools are the principal means by which we instil these skills and interests in our youth, but it is the industry that understands the interplay between the cutting edge of its science and our everyday world. The development of different models of working and interacting together and most importantly, teachers and career counsellors who are encouraged and supported.
It is not a matter of just one science-based industry to promote, but a collective effort in promoting the diversity of the career prospects and be inclusive in approaches early on in an adolescent’s school life to realise the full potential of future generations.

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We aim at inspiring our students to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more in their respective journeys of life.

Overview

We also extend support to these students by offering online courses, resources, and a library that serve as a strong backbone to their endeavors of becoming successful engineers.

Automobile Engineering
Automobile Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and manufacturing of vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. It includes various sub-disciplines such as automotive design, automotive electronics, and automotive safety.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
This is a broad field of engineering that deals with the design, development, and maintenance of machines and mechanical systems. It includes various sub-disciplines such as manufacturing engineering, thermal engineering, and industrial engineering.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and operation of chemical processes and manufacturing plants. It includes various sub-disciplines such as process engineering, materials engineering, and environmental engineering.
Robotics Engineering
Robotics Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and operation of robots and robotic systems. It includes various sub-disciplines such as control systems engineering, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.
Computer Science Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and maintenance of computer software and hardware systems. It includes various sub-disciplines such as software engineering, computer networking, and database management.
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. It includes various sub-disciplines such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and environmental engineering.
Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft. It includes various sub-disciplines such as aerodynamics, materials science, and avionics.
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and maintenance of aerospace systems and technologies. It includes various sub-disciplines such as space propulsion, flight dynamics, and space mission design.
Bio-technical Engineering
Bio-technical Engineering
This branch of engineering applies engineering principles to biological systems and organisms. It includes various sub-disciplines such as biomedical engineering, genetic engineering, and tissue engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the study and management of environmental issues such as pollution, waste management, and sustainability. It includes various sub-disciplines such as water resources engineering, air quality engineering, and ecological engineering.
Telecommunication Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and maintenance of telecommunication systems and networks. It includes various sub-disciplines such as wireless communication, fiber optics, and network security.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. It includes various sub-disciplines such as deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Possible career options include data scientist, machine learning engineer, software engineer, and research engineer.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It includes various sub-disciplines such as power engineering, control systems engineering, and telecommunications engineering. Possible career options include design engineer, testing engineer, research engineer, and project engineer. Likely employers include power generation companies, telecommunication companies, and electronic manufacturing companies
Electronic Engineering
Electronics Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and maintenance of electronic circuits, devices, and systems. It includes various sub-disciplines such as digital electronics, analog electronics, and microelectronics. Possible career options include design engineer, testing engineer, research engineer, and project engineer. Likely employers include electronic manufacturing companies, telecommunication companies, and government organizations.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering
This branch of engineering deals with the design, development, and application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. It includes various sub-disciplines such as deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Possible career options include data scientist, machine learning engineer, software engineer, and research engineer.

Our Mentors

Siddharth Kataria

Electronics engineer

EDUCATION – Indian School of Business (ISB) PGP, Finance and strategyMasters, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, New York University (NYU)Bachelors, Electronics Engineering, Mumbai University

EXPERTISE –  Strong expertise in scaling marketplaces, bridging supply demand gaps on platform, category management.

7+ years in areas of building businesses, Strategic partnerships, P&L management, Platform ecosystems across asset classes(Equity, Commodity, Real Estate),
Supply chain management in niches like Edible Oil, Fresh Produce, Fashion
Passed all three levels of CFA program on first attempt.

Ankit Shah

Electrical Engineer

EDUCATION –  University of Virginia, Doctor of Philosophy – PhD, Electrical,  Georgia Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science – BS, Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE, CEO/Founder UGen Mar 2020 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos United States

At UGen, have developed wearable sensor technology that can work with various patients and athletes leading them to achieve their best outcomes. Making the best movement sensor technology. We all enjoy our ability to move around with ease. It can be an athlete who is training hard to become stronger or a patient who just had a shoulder surgery and is undergoing physical therapy. They all need a solution that guides them through their movement training and rehabilitation

Kiran Khona

Computer Science

EDUCATION- Masters in Computer Science 2020 – 2022, Ramnarain Ruia College – Mumbai, Grade: 9.9 CGPA

Bachelors in Computer Science 2017 – 2020, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Grade: 9.1 CGPA

Kamya Mehta Vithalani

Chemical engineer

 EDUCATION – St. • University of Melbourne, Australia,
• Masters of Engineering (M.E, Chemical with Business) – 2019
• Student mentor – undergraduate STEM students
• Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarship
• Student Ambassador
• University of Mumbai, D.J Sanghvi College of Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E, Chemical) – 2014
• Only woman in top 10 candidates throughout Mumbai.

LEADERSHIP
• Graduate Student Association, (GSA)– ‘LEAD’
• University of Melbourne
• Elected as a member of the association providing extensive training to individuals, transforming them into leaders for a better tomorrow.

EXPERIENCE
• Student mentor (Current), STEM
• Process Engineer, Rio-Tinto, Australia
• Process Engineer, Indian Pharmaceutical Combined Association (IPCA), India

Ketan Goradia

Civil Engineer

EDUCATION  – Civil Engineer
Experience – CEO – Agastyaa Infracon Pvt Ltd, Vast experience in real estate development. He was involved in several real estate development projects and successfully demonstrated his skills as a builder and technical expert.
He is known for his for his out of box vision and planning and working for various social initiatives to mitigate various problems of infrastructure, transport and housing of the city of Mumbai. He has submitted a plan for a rail and metro network of Mumbai. His work has been reported in every major newspaper of Mumbai like DNA, Hindustan times, Navbharat times, The Times of India, Loksatta, Lokmat, Sakal, Mumbai Samachar, Gujrat Samachar etc. Well known bodies in the government have acknowledged Mr Goradia’s effort and are processing his proposals which will help Mumbai’s growth and development.

Sarwat Sayyed

Biotech Engineer

Education – B.E Biotech Engineering from S. S. B.T College of Engineering and Technology

Experience in working on a university project focused on the production of Bio Preservatives for chocolates.
Also worked as a lecturer at S. S. B. T College of Engineering and Technology
Conducted quality testing of fertilizers while working at Jai Biotech.
Been a content creator  at PhysicsWallah.

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