Iniya Space and STEM Outreach (ISSO) – Institutional Programmes
Youth Space and STEM Outreach delivers formally structured, high-impact educational and mentoring programmes for schools, colleges, and universities—anchored in space exploration, STEM learning, and student development through precision sports.
Led by a remarkably young analog astronaut candidate and student athlete from Tamil Nadu, Iniya brings an extraordinary combination of real-world space mission experience and elite-level discipline in competitive marksmanship. Iniya’s journey has already captured global attention—from appearing in multi-day analog astronaut missions to sharing a powerful moment with NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who hugged Iniya and declared: “I finally found my mini me.” This single interaction symbolises the potential of young minds and the future of human space exploration.
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Every service below is meticulously designed to:
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Align with school curriculum standards in physics, mathematics, and technology
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Strengthen mental resilience, focus, and discipline through lessons from precision shooting
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Inspire students—especially in under-resourced institutions—to view themselves as future scientists, engineers, astronauts, or leaders
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Provide safe, supervised, and academically oriented experiences that match institutional values and student safety requirements.
Youth Space and STEM Outreach empowers institutions to offer their students something rare: a direct bridge between classroom learning and the frontiers of space, science, and human performance. Through Iniya’s lived experience as a youngest Commercial Astroanut Candidate and an analog astronaut, students gain more than information—they gain inspiration, confidence, and a tangible sense of possibility.
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Space and STEM Inspiration Talk
This session provides a structured overview of space missions, space research, and the role of scientists, engineers, and astronauts in modern space programmes. The content is tailored to the age group and linked to physics, mathematics, and technology topics in the school curriculum. The talk includes visual aids and a moderated question-and-answer segment, encouraging students to engage, ask questions, and relate classroom concepts to real-world applications.
Duration: 30 - 45 minute assembly talk with Q&A
Audience : Recommended for Classes 6–12
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Hands-on STEM Activity Workshop
An activity-based session where students participate in guided STEM experiments or design challenges aligned with their grade level.
This workshop engages students in practical STEM activities that may include simple experiments, model-building, or structured design tasks. Activities are chosen based on the age group and science/mathematics topics currently studied by the students, ensuring alignment with curriculum goals. The workshop promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, and is conducted under clear instructions and supervision to maintain safety and order in the classroom.
Duration : 60–90 minute hands-on workshop
Audience : Recommended for Classes 5–10
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Career Guidance and Future Pathways Session
A structured guidance session on careers in space, science, engineering, defence, technology, and sports. This session provides students with a clear overview of various academic and professional pathways related to space, STEM, and sports. It covers subject selection at the school level, entrance examinations, scholarships, university options, and emerging career opportunities. The session includes a formal presentation followed by a question-and-answer segment, allowing students to clarify doubts about courses, examinations, and career planning in a structured, moderated environment.
Duration :45–60 minute seminar with Q&A
Audience : Recommended for Classes 8–12
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Integrated Space and Student Development Day
A full- or half-day thematic programme combining talks, workshops, and interactive sessions tailored for a specific student cohort.
This programme brings together multiple components of the outreach initiative into one structured event. A typical schedule may include a Space and STEM Inspiration Talk, a Precision Sports and Mental Resilience Workshop, and a Hands-on STEM Activity segment, followed by a brief career guidance interaction. The exact structure is finalised in consultation with school leadership to match timetable constraints and institutional priorities. This format is suitable for special occasions such as Science Day, Space Week, or School Career Day.
Duration : Half-day or full-day programme (customised - Max 3 days)
Audience : Customisable for Classes 6–12
Request a Programme for Your Institutions
Institution heads and coordinators (from schools, colleges, and universities) who wish to schedule any of the above programmes are requested to submit a formal enquiry. Please include your institution name, location, preferred dates, student group or department, and the specific service(s) you are interested in. A confirmation and detailed programme outline will be shared following a review of your request.