Quizzes, interactive puzzles, demonstrations and a history of malaria vaccine: Exciting ‘National Science Day’ line up at IISER Pune

There will be talks on various topics, like the Quest for a malaria vaccine, the smallest pieces of the universe, how microscopes help you discover the secret lives of organisms, observing the atomic picture of molecules through crystals, light-matter interaction, My Science-Simple Science, Exploring Everyday Science: Unveiling the Wonders Around Us, Enzymes: The Wonder Molecules of Life and The Science Behind Miracles through Experiments, an official readout said.

A series of art and literature events have been underway at IISER Pune since the beginning of April. (File Photo)

National Science Day will be celebrated at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research through various public events on February 28. This will be an eclectic, whole-day event open to all. A lecture series starting with Padma Bhushan Awardee Prof. Deepak Dhar, interaction with IISER scientists, talk by Padma Shri Awardee Arvind Gupta, a live demonstration of students’ and teachers’ projects and models, daytime astronomy, an interactive puzzle zone, and a science quiz are among the highlights of the National Science Day events at IISER-Pune.

There will be talks on various topics, like the Quest for a malaria vaccine, the smallest pieces of the universe, how microscopes help you discover the secret lives of organisms, observing the atomic picture of molecules through crystals, light-matter interaction, My Science-Simple Science, Exploring Everyday Science: Unveiling the Wonders Around Us, Enzymes: The Wonder Molecules of Life and The Science Behind Miracles through Experiments, an official readout said.

There will be a demonstration of science models made by students, teachers, and IISER Pune staff. Demonstrations of the activities designed by Smt. Indrani Balan Science Activity Centre, a science quiz on the ‘Mysterious Universe’ with attractive prizes will also be held. Apart from this, IISER Pune, in collaboration with Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park, is celebrating National Science Day from February 26 to 28 at PCMC Science Park.

The celebration will consist of various STEM competitions like, Make and Take, Tangram Competition, and STEM Challenges. On February 28, school students will be showcasing various STEM projects for Science Park visitors, like school students, teachers, and the general public. People can also participate in hands-on demonstrations, push pin art, video screenings of ‘How Children Learn’ and science talks, and various STEM community activities.

Prof. Sunil Bhagwat, Director, IISER Pune will attend the event at the Science Park

Why February 28 is celebrated as National Science Day

In 1928, scientist Sir C V Raman discovered a phenomenon known as the Raman Effect. For this remarkable discovery, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. This was the first Nobel Prize awarded to an Indian scientist. India commemorates this discovery every year by celebrating February 28 as National Science Day.

Click here to join Express Pune WhatsApp channel and get a curated list of our stories