Revolutionizing STEM Education: Synopsys Introduces Digital Twin Racetrack Experience at Aramco STEM Racing World Finals
Synopsys recently introduced a digital twin racetrack experience at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore, showcasing a new technical version set to be released for the 2025-2026 STEM Racing season. As the exclusive global partner for STEM Racing, Synopsys provides over 400,000 students worldwide with access to advanced simulation software, educational resources, and technical support. The STEM Racing competition involves middle and high school teams from 65 countries designing and racing miniature F1 cars.
The digital twin racetrack experience integrates the race car designs refined in Discovery with a digital twin of the racetrack and NVIDIA Omniverse libraries. Teams can use Discovery to explore aerodynamics concepts and interpret CFD behavior, then visualize the air flow in real-time using Omniverse. This setup allows students to understand complex STEM topics and experiment with design decisions to enhance performance.
During the STEM Racing World Finals, students can engage with a simplified version of the workflow, modifying key features of the car to test different designs. This hands-on approach enables them to see how design choices impact performance, fostering creativity and innovation through direct experimentation. Demo days before major races in the upcoming season will offer students access to the advanced workflow for further analysis and refinement of their car designs.
Andrew Denford, founder and chairman of STEM Racing, highlighted the transformative impact of Synopsys' simulation tools on student learning. The virtual STEM Racing track enhances the educational experience by allowing students to explore complex engineering concepts in an immersive environment, preparing them for future STEM careers. The collaboration between Synopsys and STEM Racing aims to strengthen practical engineering skills and inspire students to pursue advanced degrees in STEM fields.
The integration of Discovery and Omniverse in K-12 education equips students with practical experience in CAD, CAE, and simulation, essential skills for engineering, design, and computer science degrees. By providing hands-on STEM experiences, Synopsys and STEM Racing aim to ignite students' interest in STEM careers and foster lifelong learning. The partnership between Synopsys and STEM Racing underscores a commitment to childhood STEM education and the development of future STEM professionals.
The announcement of the collaboration between Synopsys and STEM Racing follows a recent agreement with NVIDIA to license, sell, and support Omniverse libraries in Synopsys' simulation and analysis solutions. Synopsys, a leader in engineering solutions, empowers customers to innovate AI-powered products through industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation, and design services. The partnership with STEM Racing reflects Synopsys' dedication to advancing STEM education and inspiring the next generation of innovators and engineers.