To encourage bright students to select careers in science, the National Council for Science & Technology Communication, New Delhi has developed a programme for Senior Secondary classes science students. The programme is an ongoing one and has been successfully conducted in number of universities and laboratories. The Council invites proposals from research laboratories, universities, Aided institutions of the Department of Science & Technology, GOI, New Delhi, State S&T Councils and other interested scientific institutions for hosting MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAMMEs in their institutions.
Objectives: The main objective of this programme is to rekindle interest of the students in taking up pure sciences as academic and career options:
* To sensitize students about the science & technology related work going on in various laboratories, universities and scientific institutions in the country;
* To give them an exposure of various sophisticated instruments, facilities and work going on in S&T laboratories;
* To develop an appreciation about various research and applied S&T related jobs amongst the student community;
* To develop communication, presentation and aptitude skills amongst the students.
* To inculcate scientific temper, innovative approach and method of science
Duration: Duration of the programme will be one week; which can also include a one day open house for the parents and other target groups, the programme will be highly interactive and preferably residential.
Methodology: The selected students will closely interact with the scientists/ teachers in a national S&T laboratory / university science departments in their region, The students will have an exposure to research methodology, will do hands on experiments to feel excitement of science, scientists/teachers, visit nearby S&T institution, biosphere, etc.(half a day), in a batch of 25-30 . Other activities included demonstration of scientific experiments, screening of science films, exposure to computers, handling of analytical equipment, library visit for exposure to science literature, visit to industrial/scientific institutions/biosphere reserves etc. On the concluding day, competitions will be organized on report presentation, debate/speech/essay writing and others, with prizes to the winners. The `Contact Scientist’, who coordinate the programme is to select students for the programme by various mechanisms and in consultation with the educational authorities. NCSTC extend full financial support to the laboratory/institute for organization of such activities.
All proposals should provide brief background, work plan, expected outcome and details.
