The Lodha Genius Programme (LGP) at Ashoka University, Sonipat, introduced 9th and 10th graders to the microscopic world through foldscope-based hands-on learning. Students explored antimicrobial resistance, cellular diversity, and scientific problem-solving, gaining independence, patience, and teamwork skills while cultivating curiosity and a love for exploration.
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The third edition of Science Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC 2024) was held from 6-7 December 2024 at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. Science Undergraduate Research Conference is a unique conference highlighting what undergraduate science research looks like in India.
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Receiving a certificate of excellence after an immersive learning experience or a job well done can be quite gratifying. But is a free-for-all distribution of certificates without evaluating the recipients justified? Are we chasing (or worse, fueling) a culture where certificates seem to trump learning gains? This article highlights the systematic spread of falsehoods associated with certificates in the Indian education system and the ways in which students can be protected from it.