Lab4U’s 2024 Impact
By Lab4U Team
A Year of Transformation for the Future of STEM
and Vocational Technical Education
At Lab4U, we are proud to support students across Latin America on their journey to becoming the talent that will lead the STEM workforce. This year, thanks to our committed partners who connected us with diverse communities across Latin America, we impacted the lives of more than 10,000 students and 127 teachers in more than 40 schools across Chile, Colombia, and Mexico.
This year was a milestone for us, reaffirming our commitment to high school STEM and vocational education (or polytechnical education). We know that 75% of future jobs will be related to these fields, and technical and vocational education is key to preparing for that future. That’s why we work hand in hand with educational communities and key partners to transform the way we teach and learn science, providing better opportunities for students’ professional development.
We are committed to redefining vocational and technical education through innovative initiatives with digital AI tools like the AI STEM Resource Generator, where we help educators create contextualized educational materials that link learning with the professional world and tailor it to the characteristics of each field of study. This approach makes learning more relevant and exciting by connecting science with the passions and realities of each student.
In a world where demand continues to grow for STEM professionals and technical degrees, it is an honor to be part of a movement that fosters the development of these essential skills that will undoubtedly impact our communities’ economic growth.
This year, we also participated in projects, science fairs, and educational programs that are changing how we understand education. Keep reading to learn more about the projects that are making a difference.
Thank you for joining us on this journey! 🫶
AI Revolutionizes STEM Learning at Lab4U!
In 2024, Lab4U took a quantum leap in educational innovation, developing two products that transform the STEM learning experience through AI.
We introduced the STEM AI Planner which is available on the Lab4U Portal. It’s a tool that revolutionizes learning management by optimizing the time teachers spend generating class plans and assessments from hours to just minutes.
We also incorporated TutorAI into the Lab4U App: a STEM learning virtual assistant available 24/7, TutorAI offers explanations tailored to each student’s needs, answering questions, and adapting content to individual learning speeds to enhance the learning process.
These upgrades strengthen our commitment to democratizing science education by using innovative technologies to make science learning more accessible, dynamic, and inclusive.
Educational innovation knows no limits when we collaborate. The more people, companies, institutions, and communities invest in the mission to transform STEM education, the brighter our future will be.
Pablo Pisani
Gerente de Asuntos Corporativos de Nitratos Yodo, SQM
‘"Estamos muy contentos con los resultados 2023 del Programa NorTEduca que ejecuta Lab4U, no solo por el compromiso de sus profesionales y calidad del trabajo pedagógico que realizan en territorios importantes para nosotros, sino que también porque a través de SQM Labs están acercando la industria a las nuevas generaciones y proyectando el futuro de la innovación y desarrollo tecnológico, desde el Norte de Chile al mundo".
Elizabeth Cameron
Especialista de Asuntos Corporativos, Escondida | BHP
"A través del programa 'STEM+Género', aspiramos a que más estudiantes en Antofagasta amplíen sus horizontes vocacionales y vean la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas como espacios para el desarrollo profesional y personal. Como empresa, impulsamos el desarrollo de iniciativas que promueven la inclusión de niñas y mujeres en diversos ámbitos sociales, con un enfoque en construir comunidades que sean inclusivas, diversas y respetuosas".
Montserrat Palomar
Montserrat Palomar, Gerenta de Sostenibilidad y Relacionamiento Comunitario de Enel Chile
“Este año de colaboración que hemos tenido con Lab4U ha sido muy relevante para continuar impactando en la comunidad por medio de la educación y, sobre todo, promoviendo la participación de las mujeres en el mundo energético. Es emocionante ver cómo con la innovación por medio de un celular, al que casi todos lxs estudiantes tienen acceso, podemos inspirar a nuevas generaciones a continuar perfeccionándose y ejercer profesiones STEM en el futuro”.
Sergio Giacaman
Gerente de Sostenibilidad Social, Camanchaca
"Estamos muy comprometidos con la educación y estamos invirtiendo firmemente en potenciar los talentos de lxs estudiantes en las comunidades donde se encuentran nuestras plantas de producción. Iniciativas como Lab4Sea nos ayudan a desarrollar soluciones conjuntas para las externalidades generadas por la industria, mejorando nuestro desempeño ambiental y formando a futuros profesionales en el campo de la ciencia".
Building a Global Community
Expanding the STEM Americas Program to Chile with Boeing and PADF 🇨🇱 🇲🇽
After three years, the STEM Americas Program expanded its reach from Mexico to Chile, strengthening the alliance between Boeing, PADF, and Lab4U. Together, we continue to inspire students and teachers across Latin America, creating new opportunities in science and technology with a focus on the aerospace industry.
Strengthening Science Education in Villavicencio and Pachaquiaro, Colombia 🇨🇴
In 2024, Lab4U consolidated its impact for the third consecutive year in Villavicencio and Pachaquiaro, benefiting more than 200 students in Colombia. The program enhanced scientific skills and promoted practical, relevant learning thanks to the partnership with Fundación Brillas.
Listening to Our Partners’ Voices
Our students and teachers are at the heart of our work, and our partners are the driving force of our mission through their commitment to STEM Education. Here are some highlights:
Julio Cuadra
Corporate Affairs Manager of Southern Zone, ENGIE
At ENGIE, we are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate. In Chiloé, together with Lab4U, we have strengthened STEM education at the Bicentennial High School of Dalcahue. This two-year collaboration has delivered positive results, bringing energy transformation closer to students and educators while enhancing skills relevant to today's and tomorrow's job market.
We are proud to promote science, innovation, and technology while fostering female talent. ENGIE professionals have shared their experiences with students, highlighting the role of women in our industry. We are accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, creating a positive impact on society.
Ingrid Oyarzún
Director of Research and Innovation at Eramet
The EducaSTEM Atacama program is an initiative developed by Eramet through a strategic partnership with Lab4U, aimed at inspiring and engaging students from Manuel Magalhaes High School to playfully learn about science and technology. With initiatives like this, Eramet demonstrates its commitment to these communities, with which we want to be a strategic partner and provide tangible contributions to their regional development.
Javier Silva
Sustainability and Community Relations Manager, Salar
In 2024, we had the privilege and good fortune of receiving the support and dedication of the Lab4U team in Toconao! This remote community needed opportunities to learn and connect with science. The impact has been incredible! Young people have engaged with and grown closer to the scientific world, leading to a significant impact in the region. Thank you so much!
Leda Romero
Strategic Communication | Sustainability | Corporate Affairs at MSD
The collaboration between MSD Chile and Lab4U has been an enriching experience of learning and innovation, both for us as a company and for the 200 students and teachers from the Rancagua Bicentennial Technical High School. Lab4U inspired and challenged us to think outside the box, resulting in a Branded Lab designed to help students better understand the role of immunization in healthcare. Together, we brought our purpose of protecting and saving lives to the educational community.
Pablo Pisani
Corporate Affairs Manager of Nitrates and Iodine, SQM
Our purpose is to develop unique skills that transform resources into life and progress. Through the NorTEduca program implemented by Lab4U, we are cultivating the skills today's students will need for the world’s challenges in the upcoming decades. I want to highlight the commitment of Lab4U’s professionals and the work they do in communities that are significant to SQM Lodine. Together, we have developed the SQM Labs, bringing our industry closer to young people, who we hope will become the future professionals
and protagonists of the country we envision.
Connecting Corporations to their Communities
Lab4Sea: Camanchaca and the Fishing Industry
The Lab4Sea program, a collaboration between Camanchaca and Lab4U since 2023, transforms STEM education and connects students with the fishing industry, which is key for local development. The program supported four schools in southern Chile, impacting more than 400 students and eight teachers.
Alberto Blest Gana School - Seven Years Strong!
Since 2018 Lab4U and the Alberto Blest Gana School have worked together to transform science teaching. In 2024, the program involved six teachers and over 800 students, who carried out more than 60 experiments. This program continues to demonstrate a positive impact in scientific skill development and continues to foster a growing interest in STEM careers.
Collahuasi: Skills for the Mining Industry
In 2024, we launched the “STEM Education” program at the John Paul II Bicentennial Mining High School, thanks to a collaboration between Lab4U and Collahuasi. The program aims to transform science teaching with technological tools that empower teachers and students, as well as open doors to future opportunities in science, technology, and the mining industry.
ENAP: Linking the Oil Industry to STEM Education
The alliance between ENAP and Lab4U strengthens STEM education by fostering critical skills and promoting family support in student learning. This year, the program comprised five schools, 2,024 students, and 19 teachers who dared to innovate with technology and new learning methodologies in their classrooms.
Enel, Energy, and STEM: Opportunities for the Energy Industry
The Enel program at the Don Orione High School impacted 450 students, ranging in age from the seventh grade to the second year of high school. Through technical experiences and talks, it strengthened STEM learning, promoted gender equality, empowered youth, and increased access to new job opportunities in the energy industry.
ENGIE - From Chiloé to the World
The “STEM Education” program at Dalcahue Bicentennial High School, in the south of Chile, celebrated its second year with the support of ENGIE and Lab4U. The program promoted inclusion and encouraged students to explore science through gender equality bootcamps and the active participation of women role models at ENGIE.
EducaSTEM with Eramet: A New Educational Community!
In 2024, we launched the EducaSTEM Atacama program, driven by Eramet and Lab4U, to transform science education at Manuel Magalhaes High School in Diego de Almagro. We’re excited to spark interest in STEM careers and strengthen the role of teachers in a new Atacama community with innovative tools.
STEM+Género Program with Escondida | BHP
In partnership with Escondida | BHP, we held the third edition of the STEM+Género Program, promoting gender equality in STEM and the mining industry. Through various activities, over 2,000 students and seven teachers from five schools in Antofagasta explored science and possible opportunities for the future workforce
in the mining industry.
INACAP: Opportunities in Vocational Education
Lab4U and INACAP joined forces for the first time to transform vocational and technical education in Chile. With AI as our main ally, we created contextualized educational materials based on the needs of each career, connecting science with professional context to make learning more relevant and motivating.
STEM with MSD: Inspiring Tomorrow's Women Scientists
More than 200 nursing technician students from the Rancagua Bicentennial Technical High School developed their STEM skills through a partnership with the pharmaceutical company MSD, which introduced advanced technologies and inclusive activities to inspire young women to pursue scientific careers.
MolymetNos: Fostering Curiosity and Scientific Talent
The “A Lab in Your Pocket” program celebrated its second year at the Padre Alberto Hurtado Educational Center in Santiago. Thanks to a collaboration between MolymetNos and Lab4U, students were connected with the molybdenum and rhenium industry to foster their curiosity and prepare them for a future working with science and technology.
Health Without Resistance Program with Pfizer
Lab4U and Pfizer launched the “Health Without Resistance” program at the Almendral High School in Santiago to educate students on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and other healthcare-related topics.
SQM Lithium: Developing Scientific Talent in the North
Lab4U and SQM Litio are transforming education and sparking interest in STEM through the use of accessible technology: we provided educational content about the lithium industry to enhance job expectations and promote scientific careers in northern Chile.
NorTEduca Program with SQM Iodine
The NorTEduca program has spent four years transforming STEM education in northern Chile, benefiting over 6,200 students and 76 teachers in Tarapacá and Antofagasta. In collaboration with SQM Iodine, the program prepares young people for a future filled with opportunities in STEM and the mining industry.
Expanding the STEM Americas Program to Chile with Boeing and PADF 🇨🇱 🇲🇽
After three years, the STEM Americas Program expanded its reach from Mexico to Chile, strengthening the alliance between Boeing, PADF and Lab4U. Together, we continue to inspire students and teachers across Latin America, creating new opportunities in science and technology with a focus on the aerospace industry.
Strengthening Science Education in Villavicencio and Pachaquiaro, Colombia 🇨🇴
In 2024, Lab4U consolidated its impact for the third consecutive year in Villavicencio and Pachaquiaro, benefiting more than 200 students in Colombia. The program enhanced scientific skills and promoted practical, relevant learning thanks to our partnership with Fundación Brillas.
Educational Leaders: Our Inspiration
It is the unwavering commitment and support of our teachers that makes Lab4U’s impact possible. We extend our sincerest thanks to them for their valuable collaboration. They are the true agents of change, revolutionizing the teaching and learning of science in the classroom.
Vanessa Maulen
INACAP Puente Alto Campus
The inclusion of the Lab4U platform in our mechanical physics course allowed us to train teachers in the use of technological tools that enhance laboratory activities and promote INACAP’s “learning by doing” approach.
Daniel Rivera
The Antofagasta Baptist College, STEM+Género Program
Working with Lab4U in 2024 was an innovative experience, allowing students to develop scientific skills not only through the application of inquiry-based methodologies but also through the use of technological tools that enrich classroom practice.
Evelyn Cortéz
Rancagua Bicentennial Technical High School, STEM Education Program with MSD
Working with Lab4U aligns with our vocational high school’s STEM approach, strengthening technological competencies and promoting a more proactive role in learning that is linked to real-life situations. This way, students are better prepared to face the demands of their professional internships and future careers.
Robinson Herrera
Mayor Sergio González G. High School, NorTEduca Program
With over four years of partnering with Lab4U, we’ve enjoyed a great opportunity to better motivate first-year students as they learn basic education content that is necessary for them to enter specialized fields like physics, chemistry, and biology.
Teaming up to Promote Vocational Education
Throughout 2024, Lab4U reaffirmed its commitment to educational transformation and sustainability. To promote vocational and technical education, we teamed up with various industry stakeholders to bring Artificial Intelligence and sustainability together. Working alongside corporations, schools, and Edtech companies, our aim is to strengthen technical education, necessary to close today’s skills gap. Lab4U coordinated and participated in two important panels, Vocational Talent for the STEM Industries and Sunset Edtech, both of which gathered key players working towards an inclusive and sustainable future!
Look How We Shine!
Lab4U in the Press
Is this really happening? Our CEO, Komal Dadlani, once again took center stage in the media, showcasing the story and impact of Lab4U. She was featured in the national documentary “10 Chilean Women Who Are Changing the World” and recognized by Forbes Chile as one of the most powerful women in STEM education. Komal also earned a spot in the Bloomberg ranking as one of five Chilean women recognized for her impact on innovation and STEM education. As an entrepreneur who has impacted thousands of students since 2013, she proudly represented the entrepreneurial ecosystem before National President Boric, emphasizing the importance of STEM education for the workforce of the future.
Keep reading for all the details!
Komal Dadlani Featured on 10 Chilean Women Who Are Changing the World on TVN
Komal Dadlani is one of the protagonists of TVN’s documentary series 10 Chilean Women Who Are Changing the World, which highlights women born in Chile who are making a mark internationally.
Lab4U and MSD Empowering Young Women to Dream of Becoming Scientists in Chile
Only 19.7% of those enrolled in the first year of STEM careers in Chile are women. In this environment, Lab4U and MSD developed a project that used innovative technology and hands-on experiments to inspire more students to dream of becoming great scientists.
Komal Dadlani, CEO of Lab4U, Among the 500 Most Influential People in Latin America 2024
Komal Dadlani, CEO and co-founder of Lab4U, was featured in Los 500 de América Latina by Bloomberg in 2024 as one of five Chilean women recognized for her impact on innovation and STEM education.
Komal Dadlani, Co-founder and CEO of Lab4U, represented entrepreneurs before President Boric during EtM Day
The co-founder and CEO of Lab4U was the one to represent the entrepreneurial community at the annual Emprende tu Mente meeting, where she emphasized the importance of STEM education as a fundamental tool for shaping the future workforce of children and youth.
SQM Iodine and Lab4U Successfully Conclude 4th Edition of the NorTEduca Program
SQM Iodine and Lab4U wrapped up the fourth edition of the NorTEduca program, benefiting over 6,200 students and 76 teachers in the Tarapacá and Antofagasta regions. This program promotes STEM skills, preparing students for a future workforce where, according to the UN, 75% of jobs will be in these areas by 2050.
Komal Dadlani Once Again Recognized by Forbes Chile as One of the Most Powerful Chilean Women for Her Work in STEM Education
Komal Dadlani, CEO and co-founder of Lab4U, was recognized by Forbes Chile as one of the 50 most powerful women in the country for her transformative work in STEM education and for providing children and young adults with interactive access to science.
What’s coming at Lab4U?
Vocational and Technical Education + AI to build the future! More news is coming soon; in case you want a sneak peek, here is an article published by Diario Financiero (In Spanish)
Now, for the Grand Finale, Meet Our Dream Team!
We are a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural team that shares an exciting mission. Together, we want to ignite a movement of curious minds and critical thinkers who are ready to transform science learning and teaching to create new opportunities for all Latin American students and teachers.
The best part? You are at the heart of this adventure! Thank you for joining us on this journey full of purpose and possibilities. 🌟
