IISER Pune has organzed the following events to celebrate National Science Day on February 28, 2016.
I. 2nd Linus Pauling Interschool Science Quiz Competition
II. Public Lectures on: From Basic Science to Social Benefit
III. Book Exhibition and Poster Display
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2016
Time: 10.00 am onwards. Teams are requested to be present at the venue by 9.15 am.
Venue: CV Raman Auditorium, IISER Pune
Eligibility: Students of class VIII-XII can participate in teams of two. Solo entries will not be allowed. There is no restriction on the number of teams per school. Participating teams are required to get a school id or bona-fide letter.
Registration: Click here to register online (Click here for more information)
*Note: Participants are requested to bring their own writing material (pens, pencils)
In the modern era, basic science has come to deal with rather abstract concepts like photons, black holes, prime numbers, manifolds, genetics and bio-informatics. Research in these areas has been largely driven by curiosity about the fundamental laws of nature and principles of mathematics. On the other hand, the lives of ordinary people are being continuously improved through advances in technology, communications and medical tools. It is important to appreciate the historical link between discoveries in basic science and the technological benefits to humankind. "From Basic Science to Social Benefit" will discuss the connecting strands between these two ends of the science chain. Practical applications of fundamental research can sometimes be slow to emerge, but history testifies to their transformative and revolutionary impact. The talks at this event will highlight examples where developments in communications technology, computers, medical treatment and banking owe a major debt to fundamental breakthroughs in diverse areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.
Date: Sunday February 28 2016
Time: 4.00 - 6:30 pm with a short break for tea.
Venue: C.V. Raman Auditorium, IISER Pune.
Talks:
1. From Raman to Remedies by Dr Chandrabhas Narayana (JNCASR Bengaluru)
2. From Darwin to Diabetes by Dr Nishad Matange (IISER Pune)
3. From Microwaves to Mobiles by Dr Bhas Bapat (IISER Pune)
4. From Primes to Privacy by Dr Jaikumar Radhakrishnan (TIFR Mumbai)
Dates: February 28 and 29, 2016
Time: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
Venue: Lecture Hall Complex, IISER Pune
