When exciting science is done in colleges, not left to research labs

Unfortunately, we are not doing enough to attract the younger generation to science. Our school syllabi and examination system are geared to encourage and reward rote learning rather than comprehension and originality. Our productive scientists in research institutions do not come forward to teach university courses. We need an avenue where undergraduates and postgraduates in our colleges come in contact with teachers who are doing exciting science.

There is a need to encourage and attract bright young scientists in our research labs and universities. We have to shed the mindset that universities are simply glorified schools and that only research institutes can do research in complete isolation from students. When students see exciting research being done in their colleges some of them will be motivated to stay and do the same.