We, at Jigyansa, are excited to announce to you our year ending science workshop, INFINITUS, wherein you will be exposed to various courses ranging from this vast endless universe to tids and bits of the biological world.
Jigyansa is a bilingual science communication platform that believes in hassle-free delivery of science, with no limit to language. It is an initiative, started in the year 2021, by the enthusiastic students of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur with a vision to promote science in a way that the general public can get educated and enlightened regarding the unfiltered beauty of science.
Speaker: Pratyush Mishra, Satyajeet Khatua
Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism’s genome using biotechnology. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms. In this module we will be exploring the introductory concepts of genes and genetic engineering, Methodologies to engineer and manipulate genes and Applications of genetic engineering and gene editing. With amazing quizzes and open discussions, this course will make you wonder about the wonders of modern biotechnology.
Speaker: Baibhav Srivastava, Adarsh Kumar Dash
The night sky and its contents have always fascinated our minds since time immemorial, isn’t it? Being able to map the universe using various astronomical images is probably the greatest stride in Astronomy. Image Processing in Astronomy is a major field that involves techniques pertaining to improving analyzing the properties of the celestial objects or obtaining preliminary inference from the image data. Through this module, we will learn how statistics, which are initially barely information, help us to see images of the space. This course will cover the application of statistics in image processing, basic imaging using ds9, advanced imaging using python. So why wait? Hurry up and register.
Speaker: Anish Dash
The diversity of living forms and the unity of evolutionary processes are themes that have stirred up the minds of many biologists over centuries. The tree of life maps out the evolutionary relationships between all organisms and presents the spectrum of biodiversity. In these modules, we will explore certain events that shaped the tree of life and some principles that govern it. We will look at a few different organisms and some biological processes associated with the same. We will also discuss some experiments done to study different life forms and some major concerns that the scientific community faces today in this regard.
Speaker: Vanshaj Vidyan
Indian education systems usually focus on the 'what' in science, and not enough on the 'why' and the 'how'. As a result, students often wonder why they waste their time learning 'wrong' theories, like Rutherford's atomic model, when they could be learning the 'right' ones. In this talk, students will learn to think like a scientist, by exploring the evolution of the atomic model, and wave-particle duality. They'll explore scientific discoveries from the perspective of the discoverers and understand 'why' these great minds thought the way they did. By the end, they will develop a new appreciation for how science is taught, and start to learn it in a better way.
Speaker: Soumyajit Samal
An overview of the different career options available to students who have completed high school and are interested in pursuing a career in science. It covers topics such as the various fields of science, the qualifications required, and the opportunities and challenges that students may face. Additionally, the talk also provides information on the various institutions and organizations in India that offer training and resources for students interested in science careers. The main purpose of the talk is to help students make informed decisions about their future careers in science and to inspire them to pursue their interests in this field.
Speaker: Gyanaranjan Parida
This talk will provide an introduction to the field of science communication, including its history, key concepts, and current challenges. Attendees will learn about the various ways in which scientific information is shared with the public, as well as the importance of effective communication in fostering trust and understanding between scientists and non-scientists. The talk will also explore the role of new technologies in science communication, and discuss strategies for communicating complex scientific ideas to a lay audience.
We provide a chance to interact with experts from the field that fascinates you. Discussing about the relevant topics, you tend to learn more about the newest information and up-to-date skills. It provides an open world for you to explore and research about the scientific discoveries with the help of experienced guidance and land into their conclusion after a careful investigation, experiment, and result.
The students from different educational schools and institutions join to take part. Meeting new people can not only encourage new ways of thinking and learning but might open up new opportunities as well. You can interrogate and discuss your curious queries with each other, and find out the truly existing solutions. It is fun as well! Even after the completion of workshop programs, these chains of networking will help you in the escalation of your future life.
Welcome to a learning environment, un-like and unique from your classrooms! You get to learn more effectively and efficiently. Far from the textbooks and academic syllabuses, students analyze and delve into concepts on their own which boost their confidence,performance, and productivity. Definitely, one step closer to fulfilling your goals.
If you want to carve a better world around you, help make scientific advances that benefit mankind, and prepare for a successful career, the Basic Science knowledge will be highly valuable. Observe your study passion, and find out which path is the right choice for you.
| Topic | Speaker | Day 1 | Day 2 |
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| Introduction to Science Communication | Gyanaranjan Parida (TIFR Mumbai) |
17 March 2023 (Friday) 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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| Visualizing the Universe through Astronomical Image Processing |
Adarsh Kumar Dash (IIA Bangalore) & Baibhav Srivastava (NISER Bhubaneswar) |
18 March 2023 (Saturday) 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
19 March 2023 (Sunday) 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
| Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Gene Manipulation |
Pratyush Mishra & Satyajeet Khatua (IISER Berhampur) |
18 March 2023 (Saturday) 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
19 March 2023 (Sunday) 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| Careers in Science (After High School ed.) |
Soumyajit Samal (IISER Berhampur) |
24 March 2023 (Friday) 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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| Glimpses into 'Tree of Life' | Anish Dash and Shourya (NISER Bhubaneswar) |
25 March 2023 (Saturday) 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
26 March 2023 (Sunday) 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
| Why is Science taught like this, anyway- A Guide to Learning it Better |
Vanshaj Vidyan (NISER Bhubaneswar) |
25 March 2023 (Saturday) 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
26 March 2023 (Sunday) 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
Looking forward to your valuable queries.