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Science Bee
Science Bee is the largest STEM-based educational technology platform in Bangladesh. The platform aims to promote science and technology education by reaching underserved communities and fostering engagement in STEM fields. Science Bee offers services such as courses, news updates, Q&A sessions, and e-books. It also hosts the world's largest Bengali-language STEM website.[1][2] The platform is dedicated to improving science education in Bangladesh, with a long-term mission to eliminate superstitions and make science education accessible to people of all social classes.[1][2][3] Science Bee has built a community of over 1.2 million learners.[2] HistoryScience Bee was founded in 2018 by Mobin Sikder, a student of Jahangirnagar University, to spread science education in Bangladesh heavily relied on rote memorization rather than conceptual understanding.[4][5] Since its inception, the platform has grown significantly, reaching a wide audience across various social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.[6] In recognition of efforts to promote STEM education, Science Bee received the YEF Global Changemaker Award in 2021 under the Grand Global Jury Commendation category.[4] Content and FeaturesScience Bee offers a diverse range of content, including articles on astronomy, biology, physics, technology, and environmental science. The platform also shares breaking science news, quizzes, and fun facts to engage readers of all ages. Its user-friendly presentation of complex scientific concepts has contributed to its widespread popularity.[7][5] Ei post e Biggan KoiThe Facebook group 'Ei Post e Biggan Koi' is a popular initiative by Science Bee with over 0.65 million members, aimed at promoting science through memes. By creatively blending humor and knowledge.[8] ResearchChatGPT’s Performance in BCS Preliminary Exam by Science BeeScience Bee conducted an experiment to assess ChatGPT's ability to pass the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary exam. Using the 44th BCS question set (May 2022), the team translated Bangla questions into English for fair evaluation since ChatGPT-3 primarily understands English. Out of 178 valid questions, ChatGPT answered 142 correctly, scored 130 marks, and passed the exam as the estimated cutoff was 125.[9][10][11] However, it struggled in Bangla language and literature, answering only 5 out of 35 questions correctly. Strong areas included science, computer, and English-related categories. Despite occasional response delays and limitations with image-based questions, the experiment demonstrated ChatGPT's growing competence, emphasizing the need for students to develop skills beyond rote memorization in the evolving AI landscape.[9][10][11] References
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