MillenniumIT ESP a leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems Provider, partnered as an Industry advisor with STEMUp, a not-for-profit organisation with the objective of inspiring and engaging local students to become interested and opt to pursue degrees and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, in order to support their newest mission of democratising the knowledge and technology access of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to every student in the island.
The STEMUp Educational Foundation supports the view that STEM literacy is a foundation skill that matters for all careers, by building critical thinking abilities, creativity and collaboration skills. Gaining STEM proficiency provides the basis for these skills and builds the flexibility to adapt quickly to frequent changes in any labor market whether local or international.
The Foundation was incorporated in 2016and officially launched operations in the month of March, this year. STEMUp is a volunteer base operation consisting of several programs such as Micro:bit SLUG, Coder Dojo Sri Lanka, Raspberry Jam, and STEM Ambassadors, and subsequently each program has their own sub projects.
Their latest project titled “Poddanta Machine Learning” or otherwise “Machine Learning for Kids” was initiated as research undertaken by the Foundation indicated that children in the rural areas of Sri Lanka have zero to minimal knowledge on new emerging technologies such as AI.
“Today’s local students need to learn to compete in the global economy. With the world of business constantly changing and shifting, STEM skills are becoming more and more valuable in the workforce than ever before. The STEMUp Educational Foundation is trying to get more Sri Lankan students interested in STEM in early ages through innovative programs such as ‘Poddanta Machine Learning’,” said Prabhath Mannapperuma – Director, STEMUp Educational Foundation.
MillenniumIT ESP is one of Sri Lanka’s leading information system solutions providersdelivering IT solutions across various industries; including banking and finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, leisure and leading conglomerates.
“With decades of experience and expertise in technology, innovation, adaptation and transformation, MillenniumIT ESP is ready to face emerging trends through new age technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), in order to meet evolving needs and drive sustainable and profitable business outcomes, enabling and facilitating transformation for our customers,” commented Dr. Sajeeva Narangoda, Director and Chief Operating Officer, MillenniumIT ESP.
“Machine learning is all around us. We all use machine learning systems every day. As such, it’s imperative that children understand how our world works when they come of an appropriate age to learn.
The best way for kids to understand the capabilities and implications of machine learning is to be able to use and build systems with this technology themselves,” said Indika Dalugama, Director, STEMUp Educational Foundation. “Today, enterprises all around the world are fast adapting to emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Block Chain to conduct businesses in innovative and efficient manners. Whilst we’re proud of the Sri Lankan IT skills and their standard of quality, we still struggle to be in par with those global technology adaptation trends,” said Sanjaya Dayananda, Head of Business Applications, MillenniumIT ESP.
“MillenniumIT ESP is a company that believes in serving customers and partners better with a strengthened purpose and strategy as the agile creator,” stated Murali Prakash Director MillenniumIT ESP and Group Managing Director CEO Ambeon Group.“In line with its purpose, the company is in search for ways of giving back to the society and contributing towards the betterment of the various communities and the country at large.
This partnership with STEMUp is just one of many initiatives that the company is spearheading.
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