Aiming to nurture scientific curiosity among students and inspire the next generation of innovators and researchers, a four-day science outreach programme for schoolchildren commenced at the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Centre-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram.
The programme, which began on Tuesday, is being organised by BRIC-RGCB in association with the Swadeshi Science Movement Kerala. Beena Pillai, Director of BRIC-RGCB, inaugurated the programme, titled 'Face to Face with Frontier Areas of Science & Technology', at the campus.
Speaking on the occasion, Pillai highlighted the growing importance of interdisciplinary learning in modern education and encouraged students to actively consider science as a promising and impactful career pathway. She also emphasised that the future of scientific innovation lies at the intersection of multiple disciplines, urging young minds to cultivate curiosity and collaborative thinking.
The sessions were handled by BRIC-RGCB scientists Tessy Thomas Maliekal, Parijat Senapati, and Ananthalakshmy Sundararaman, along with Biju Dharmapalan from Garden City University, Bengaluru. They offered the participants deep insights into cutting-edge developments across diverse scientific domains.
The programme aims to provide students direct exposure to emerging and frontier areas of science and technology through expert interactions, lectures, and hands-on experiences. Over the course of four days, sessions will be conducted across premier scientific institutions, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage with leading scientists and researchers.
