Jamshedpur : A batch of 71 students of Std. VIII to XI from Jamshedpur based Carmel Junior College accompanied by three teachers- Anjali Sharma, Nidhi Tiwari, and Sonali Dubey visited CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur and interacted with the scientists and research fellows under the aegis of School � NML Interactive Programme sponsored by NASI, Jharkhand Chapter.
The students and teachers were thrilled to see the different experimental set-ups and availability of sophisticated equipments ,some of which they knew through books only.
Therefore it was a memorable moments for them. The programme was scheduled for four and half hours, which comprised of an overview of Indian Science and Technology, Audio Visual Presentation, Documentary film shows, visit to NML Museum / Archive and selective units of the laboratory.
N. G. Goswami, chief scientist and coordinator of the programme, motivated the students explaining about the importance of science learning by citing lively examples related to day to day life activities and how it can change our life, environment and society.
Most of the students were of the view that visit to the laboratory gave them a brief idea of how one can plan and get prepared to take further course of study after they pass out the Board exam.
Arvind Sinha, secretary, NASI, Jharkhand Chapter briefed the visiting students about the different activities initiated by the chapter for popularizing science education among the school students of the Jharkhand state.
Later Dr P N Mishra, Sr Scientist took them around the Laboratory.The students expressed their feelings, asked number of questions, and also got clarified them with the Scientists-, Dr K K Sahu, Dr M K Jha, Dr A K Mahanty, R K Sahu ,Dr P K Roy, Dr S K Sahu , Dr J Konar and others.
Apurba Roy, a student of std IX said, ” The presentation on CSIR and NML was very fascinating and motivating.
We were given to understand the entire functioning in CSIR and its sister laboratories working in areas ranging from Genetic engineering – drug research- aerospace- mining, minerals & metals-health care- rural development- leather industry agro & food- ecology & environment to almost I believe everywhere in a very lucid manner”.
Another student Shweta Pradhan said , “What I loved the most is the way the things about science and future career prospect were explained. It was truly remarkable”. Anupriya Mitra, another student said, “Visit to the laboratory gave us a real picture that how science and technology works hand in hand for the benefit of the common mass “.
�I used to think Science a very complicated subject. But, now I want to pursue science in a more meaningful way. I feel more inclined towards my future goals in life”, said Deepshikha Hazra.
“The programme was an eye opener for me. I am deeply motivated”, said Shreya Aditya – a student, after the visit. K. Jahanvi said “The interaction has helped me to understand science in a better way. I never realized earlier, science was so closed to me, wonderful experiences!�
