Swat students recognized the value of developing soft skills through coding, AI, machine learning, and data science as they presented their creative creations at an exhibition hosted here on Sunday.

Several student-made products, such as games, mobile apps, and Arduino-based creations, were showcased at the event, demonstrating the young people's increasing aptitude and interest in technology.

SKOOL21, a company that helps schools connect their curriculum with sustainable development goals through STEM projects, organized the exhibition, "Shaping Minds for Society 5.0, Maker Fair 21," in partnership with SPS College. A range of creative creations with functional sensors, threat alerts, and smoke and fire detection systems were displayed by the students.

They also demonstrated the creation of computer and mobile applications, as well as a variety of science projects in operational condition.

Experts from the tech sector and parents also attended the expo and were very interested in the exhibits.

In the age of artificial intelligence and digital technology, the students emphasized the value of concentrating their efforts on cutting-edge tech-based projects including robotics, data science, coding, app development, and machine learning. They emphasized the superiority of these fields over conventional, theory-based education that relied on memorization.

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Two sixth-grade students, Maheen Javed and Zahida Iqbal, who created a weightlifting project, talked about how happy they were with the process and how excited they were to use new technology to make their ideas a reality.

Another sixth-grader, Ada Rahman, gave guests an overview of her "self-sustaining indoor plants ecosystem" project. According to her, cultivating indoor plants—such as flowers, vegetables, and other beneficial plants—is a simple and doable project that requires little work.

Two more students, Ghani Khan and Mohammad Safwan, presented their distance sensor project, a model intended to alert building owners of homes, businesses, offices, and other sensitive structures to any dangers near their property.

Additionally, a few students showcased models that aim to empower women in Pakistan through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

Sixth-grader Banafsha Arif discussed her research on women who have significantly advanced computer science and other scientific disciplines. She emphasized that without the contributions of women, STEM would not be complete.

The necessity for Pakistan's curriculum to be in line with contemporary technology, computer science, STEM, and artificial intelligence was emphasized by the students and educational experts.

They advocated for an educational system that promoted creativity and technical abilities in place of the antiquated rote-learning approach.