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ISRO Scientists Proposed for Student Interactions Across State
A minister wants students to meet scientists from ISRO at science centres.
These meetings would help children learn about space, satellites and scientific careers.
The goal is to make science more than just a textbook subject.
Students could ask questions and learn about scientists’ experiences.
The government is also expanding mobile planetariums and telescope programmes.
A mobile planetarium programme has already reached 3,282 schools.
More than 5.46 lakh students and teachers have benefited from it.
The proposed ISRO programme would reach students in cities and smaller areas too.
Minister Dr. Ajay Dharam Singh asked ISRO to support scientist–student interaction programmes at science centres.
The proposed sessions would cover space science, research, satellite technology and science-and-technology careers.
The State Government is expanding science centres, mobile planetariums and telescope-based learning initiatives.
The Mobile Digital Planetarium programme has reached 3,282 schools and benefited more than 5.46 lakh students and teachers.
The initiative aims to give students in cities, districts and taluks direct access to ISRO scientists.
- Who
- Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology Dr. Ajay Dharam Singh and ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan discussed the proposal.
- What
- A proposal was made for direct interaction programmes between ISRO scientists and students at science centres.
- Where
- The proposed programmes would take place at science centres across the State, including in districts and taluks.
- When
- The proposal was made during the minister’s meeting with the ISRO Chairman; no meeting date was provided.
- Why
- The initiative aims to make science learning more experiential, encourage scientific curiosity and expose students to science-and-technology careers.
Key facts
- Proposed partner
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Proposed activity
- Scientist–student interaction programmes at science centres
- Topics
- Space science, research, satellite technology and science-and-technology careers
- Mobile planetarium reach
- 3,282 schools
- Reported beneficiaries
- More than 5.46 lakh students and teachers
- Other initiative
- The Providing Access to Telescopes programme has supplied telescopes and teacher training to KREIS schools and colleges
Quotes
Ajay Dharam Singh
Karnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology
“When students get an opportunity to interact directly with scientists, science begins to appear not merely as a subject in a textbook, but as a future opportunity. The experiences and achievements of ISRO scientists can inspire curiosity, a research mindset and bigger aspirations among young students.”
thehansindia.com
“Science must be shown, experienced and questioned. Direct interaction with scientists can strengthen scientific temper among students and help nurture the next generation of scientists, researchers and technology professionals.”
thehansindia.com
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