Jamshedpur : A group of 60 students from Guru Nanak High School, Sakchi accompanied by five science teachers �Kulvinder Singh, K.C. Mahato, Chandrajeet Kour, Madhubala, and trainees from Tata Steel visited CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory(NML), Jamshedpur. N G Goswami, chief scientist and co-ordinator of the programme motivated the students by citing live examples from the scientific field and innovative research, how it affects our life, environment and society. Most of the students said that the interaction was very informative and brought about lot of ideas. Teachers and many students requested for their next visit to the laboratory.
The programme has been designed to give the students an exposure to modern laboratory conditions and learn to apply the various facets of science in our day to day activities. The programme included a talk comprising of an overview of Indian Science and Technology, motivational video clippings on science, Documentary film show on CSIR and NML, practical demonstrations, lively discussion, visit around the selective units of the laboratory/NML Museum/ Archive.
After attending the programme a teacher Kulvinder Singh said : “The laboratory visit has totally changed my way of thinking and my attitude towards science. Thanks to CSIR-NML for enlightening us and our thought process�.
Saurav Ranjan, a thrilled Tata Steel Trainee expressed, “It is indeed very fascinating and motivating to learn how steel giant companies like Tata Steel is also helped by CSIR-NML”.Ayushi Kumari, Murima Singh, Asha Kumari like many other students expressed. “We are thrilled to know about CSIR labs’ contribution in the introduction of DNA Fingerprinting in India. We hardly knew that the technology developed by the CSIR- CCMB Scientists in the preparation of molecular database for Basmati. I am happy to learn that CSIR is the key player in Indian generics over the decades”.
A motivated student, Satish Kumar Rana said, “I am thrilled and fascinated to learn about CSIR’s contribution in different field: Ranging from drug research, aerospace, genetic engineering, agro and food, ecology and environment, mining, minerals and metals, health care-, rural development, leather industry to almost I believe everywhere”.
The programme has been designed to give the students an exposure to modern laboratory conditions and learn to apply the various facets of science in our day to day activities. The programme included a talk comprising of an overview of Indian Science and Technology, motivational video clippings on science, Documentary film show on CSIR and NML, practical demonstrations, lively discussion, visit around the selective units of the laboratory/NML Museum/ Archive.
