On
Monday, November 11, 2024, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
graciously presided over the commencement ceremony, conferring diplomas to
doctoral and master’s degree graduates from the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of
Science and Technology for the 2023 academic year. Her Royal Highness also
presented certificates to two representatives from the 2023 graduating class of
Grade 12 students from Kamnoetvidya Science Academy, totaling 72 graduates. Ms.
Thananchanok Thikharattanamongkhon and Mr. Phumraphi Srisuwan represented the
graduating students.
Afterward,
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn proceeded to Kamnoetvidya
Science Academy to officially inaugurate the AI & Mechatronics Center (AMC).
Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, Chairman of the Power of Innovation Foundation
Committee and CEO of PTT Public Company Limited, presented a report on the
10-year progress of KVIS to Her Royal Highness. He also discussed the purpose
behind establishing the AI & Mechatronics Center (AMC). Following the Opening
ceremony, Her Royal Highness observed teaching sessions in AI & ROS and an
interdisciplinary approach to human sciences. This was followed by a visit to
the exhibition displaying plans for constructing a specialized research
laboratory building at KVIS. The program continued with a traditional Thai
dance performance “Mayura Pirom” presented by KVIS students and a viewing of a science
lesson on natural sciences and scientific inquiry (SINoS).
In
attendance were executives from the PTT Group, the KVIS board of governors,
esteemed guests, representatives from agencies within the Wangchan Valley,
provincial, local, and educational administrators, school supporters,
representatives from neighboring community schools, and student-parent
representatives.