Penang Science Cluster

We’re hiring in Penang, Perak and Selangor! If you’re up for meaningful work, new challenges, and a team that’s all about impact, join us! Open roles: 📌 EducationUSA Adviser (Penang only) 📌 Program Executive 📌 Program Assistant Let’s build the future together. Apply now 👉 pscpen.com/vacancy #pscpen #PenangScienceCluster #STEMEducation

As we close out 2025, Penang Science Cluster is proud to look back on a year of dedication and expanded horizons. Throughout the year, we have remained focused on providing impactful STEM learning by empowering students, teachers, schools, and communities. Whether we are bringing our programs directly to schools or welcoming the nation's brightest to Penang, our aim is to create more opportunities for students across the country. These collective efforts continue to strengthen our mission to advance STEM in Penang and beyond. To ensure this reach is truly future-ready, we have built on last year’s foundation to strengthen our commitment to AI literacy. Through our strategic framework to drive our AI programs, we are equipping both educators and students with the skills needed to lead in an evolving technological landscape. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community of students, educators, parents, volunteers, mentors, and partners throughout 2025. Together, we have scaled our impact and unlocked new potential in the next generation of innovators. Let’s continue building a brighter future of STEM in 2026! #pscpen

Calling all young makers from Kedah! Kedah Maker Fair 2026 is back, and this year, it’s all about engineering, creativity, and hands-on innovation. Designed for primary and secondary school students across Kedah, this is your opportunity to bring bold ideas to life through design and build challenges. Whether you’re sketching breakthrough solutions in Engineering Design or constructing functional prototypes in MakerTech, your skills and imagination will take centre stage. No prior experience needed. Just passion, curiosity, and teamwork! Choose your challenge: Engineering Design Innovate with purpose. Design and present solutions to real-world engineering problems using sketches, models, or digital tools. MakerTech Build, craft, and prototype. Create functional models using everyday and eco-friendly materials to solve exciting engineering challenges. Submissions open now until 28 June 2026. Gather your team, dream big, and let your ideas take shape. Ready to create? Scan the link below to register! Let’s build the future, one idea at a time. Project Submission: /KMF2026-submission General Info: /pscpen.com/maker-fair-2026/home #pscpen #KedahMakerFair #STEMEducation

Happy Teacher's Day from Penang Science Cluster! To all the incredible educators out there, thank you for your passion, innovation, and commitment to shaping the future of STEM education. Your dedication to inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in students is truly commendable. Here's to all the teachers who are making a difference in the lives of future scientists, engineers, and innovators! #pscpen

🚨Calling Future Data Scientists!🚨 Are you a Form 2, Form 3, or Form 4 student who’s curious about Artificial Intelligence and wants to create something meaningful? This is your chance to join the AI for Social Good Program and turn your ideas into real impact! Whether you love coding, solving problems, or exploring new technology, this program is designed for students who are ready to challenge themselves and learn beyond the classroom. Basic Python knowledge and interest in AI/Data Science are encouraged! Why should you join? * Participate in 5 exciting hands-on workshops * Learn real AI & Data Science skills * Build a project that can create positive social impact * Receive guidance, mentoring & feedback throughout the journey * Showcase your project and stand out among young innovators 📌Registration Guidelines: * Registration must be submitted by a teacher * 1 team = 2 students only * Form 2 students must team up with a Form 3 or Form 4 student * ⁠Form 3 or 4 students can pair with the same form student * All participants are required to create a Kaggle account * Each application will be reviewed individually for eligibility ⏳Limited slots available — don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something impactful! 🔗 Register now: pscpen.com/ds-register ℹ More info: pscpen.com/data-science #pscpen #AIForSocialGood #DataScience

Penang Science Cluster is looking for enthusiastic interns! Are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math? This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with like-minded innovators, and contribute to the future of STEM. At Penang Science Cluster, you'll work on exciting programs, develop new skills, and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Whether you're a problem solver, tech enthusiast, or just eager to learn, this is your chance to make an impact! Apply now at pscpen.com/internship and be a catalyst for innovation! #pscpen

Snatoms and Oximeter: Lower Secondary TTT – Penang Edition We brought together passionate educators for an engaging hands-on Snatoms and Oximeter workshop, featuring refreshed modules and expanded chapters in molecular structures and chemistry learning. Through interactive exploration, educators built, visualised, and brought science concepts to life — discovering practical and meaningful ways to enhance classroom learning. Every teacher empowered today inspires countless students tomorrow. 💡 A heartfelt thank you to all educators for your passion and commitment to advancing STEM education. Special thanks to the Penang State Education Department for their support in making this program possible. Next stop: LOW Perak Edition — stay tuned! 🚀 #pscpen

AI-on-Wheels is back for its second year, and we are gearing up to equip even more students with AI skills this year. This would not be possible without our partners who believe in this mission. A heartfelt shoutout to S&P Global for their incredible support in empowering 54 students with foundational AI literacy right here in Penang. Your investment in the next generation is shaping what tomorrow's innovators will look like. With guidance from S&P Global mentors, students explored the mechanics of Generative AI and learned to apply these tools critically and creatively in their studies. Beyond the skills and technology, they also learned what it means to be responsible AI users, understanding how to engage with it safely and effectively. Together, we are building a smart and conscious generation. Stay tuned for more sessions ahead! #pscpen #AIonWheels #AILiteracy #STEMEducation

We have completed the first session of the Mentors’ Train-the-Trainer (TTT) for the Advanced MakerLab 2026 AI: Machine Vision and 4x4! This year’s training features highly immersive and hands-on modules, giving mentors the opportunity to strengthen their technical understanding through project building, coding, testing, and troubleshooting activities. Our dedicated industry mentors are now ready to guide secondary school students through an exciting five-month journey of innovation, problem-solving, and STEM project development, leading up to the Advanced MakerLab Competition this October and the grand showcase at the Penang International Science Fair 2026 this November. More mentors will also be joining us soon for the upcoming Instructables TTT session, where they will explore and prototype the selected student projects together. Excited for what’s ahead. Let’s build something amazing together! #pscpen #makerlab #advancedmakerlab

Experience AI 2026 continues its expansion in Johor 🚀 100 primary and secondary educators recently participated in foundational AI training to prepare them to bring Experience AI lessons into their classrooms. The session focused on the fundamentals of AI and AI safety, equipping teachers with the confidence and knowledge to guide students in using AI responsibly. We thank our partners for their continued support and the participating teachers for their commitment to advancing AI literacy. #pscpen #ExperienceAI

✈️ Heading to the U.S. this Fall—or thinking about it? Join EducationUSA on May 16 at PSC@Heritage for a series of interactive sessions designed just for you: 🎓 Pre-Departure Orientation (Fall 2026 outbound students) Got your acceptance to a U.S. college or university? Hear from our advisers as we walk you through the necessary preparations before you fly, and how to start strong as a new international student on campus. Meet other students heading to the U.S. this fall, too! 💰Workshop: Guide to Finding and Securing Financial Aid Still exploring the U.S. as your study destination? Let us guide you through scholarships, financial aid, and other funding options for your bachelor’s degree journey. Parents are welcome to join both sessions! Sign up today: 🔗 Pre-Departure Orientation: bit.ly/penang-pdo26 🔗 Funding Workshop: mereka.io/experience/funding-workshop See you soon!

🎉 Announcing the Top 15 Finalists! The wait is over! After reviewing many inspiring submissions, we’re proud to announce the Top 15 Finalists for the Generative AI for Students 2026 Showcase. These talented students have showcased creativity, critical thinking, and innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence to tackle real-world challenges and imagine new possibilities for the future. Their ideas represent the next generation of digital innovators. The Top 15 finalists will take the stage to present their projects live at Freedom250 on 16 May 2026! This is their opportunity to share their solutions, present their ideas, and inspire the community through AI-driven innovation. 👏 Congratulations to all finalists on reaching this milestone. This achievement reflects your hard work, dedication, and passion for technology. A big thank you to all participants for being part of this journey. Your ideas and efforts continue to inspire us. 📍 Stay tuned and join us at Freedom250 to witness these young innovators in action! #usembassykl #Freedom250 #ATCPenang #AmericanCornersMalaysia #pscpen