Educators

IndiaBioscience aims to facilitate networking of undergraduate teachers in Life Sciences to share their ideas, experience and expertise in pedagogy and research. We invite you to participate in relevant discussions.

We also invite you to write for us on any aspect of undergraduate biology education in India. Some topics can be found here. Just send your idea, in 100-200 words, to education@indiabioscience.org, with “Pitch- Education” as the Subject.

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Being curious about curiosity
Ankita Rathore & Manasvi CM
The Curiosity Conference at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) explored the social and intellectual aspects of curiosity, emphasising its role in education, research, and creativity. Speakers discussed how curiosity can be nurtured among students, the use of educational technology, and the challenges in the Indian education system. The two-day event also featured a Curiosity Exhibition celebrating art, science, creativity, and the enduring spirit of inquiry that unites us all.
Posted on Sep 22, 2023 in Events
The aftermath of being CLUHless in the colon
Lekha Bandopadhyay
Mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) have been linked by a recent study led by Amit Lahiri, a Senior Scientist at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow. The study identified the protein CLUH as a regulator of mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation, providing insights into potential druggable targets for UC treatment.
Posted on Jun 02, 2023 in Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Research

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Catching food freshness in real time: An undergraduate biology experiment
Rohini Karandikar
Food spoilage is covered in undergraduate biology courses with limited scope for practical experience. This article describes a simple module that not only helps students explore the topic experimentally but also develop a deeper understanding of various scientific concepts and gain experience in design thinking.
Posted on Nov 24, 2023 in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Undergraduate, Research & Education
Empathy: An important ingredient for a rewarding PhD journey
Aditi Jain
In this PhD cafe article, Aditi Jain, Development Editor, ACS Publications, emphasises the importance of empathy in academic settings, particularly research labs, for fostering a supportive and innovative environment. Cultivating empathy enhances relationships, supports colleagues during challenging times, and ultimately contributes to a positive and successful academic experience.
Posted on Oct 23, 2023 in Personal Experience, Advice & Science communication

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Carbon Chronicles
Meet Team SGB!
Arushi Batra
The first podcast from the new series, Carbon Chronicles, delves into the fascinating world of Science Gallery Bengaluru, exploring how it bridges the gap between natural, human, and social sciences, and the arts. Discover the science behind SGB's ever-changing exhibitions, mentorship programs, and more, all aimed at empowering young adults through research-based engagement.

IndiaAsksWhy
IndiaAsksWhy | Season 2 | Trailer
Ruchi Manglunia & Shweata N. Hegde
IndiaAsksWhy Season 2 starts very soon!
Check out their brand new website indiaaskswhy.org to revisit the season 1 episodes. They have also become an independent platform now.

IndiaAsksWhy
IndiaAsksWhy | Why does rain smell good?
Samay Pande in conversation with Ruchi Manglunia & Shweata N. Hegde
In the last episode of season 1 of IndiaAsksWhy, Utsuka and Jigyasa talk about the origins of the smell of rain!🌦
They discover how microbes and the winds together lead to this lovely Aroma! 💨
👨‍🔬In the Ask A Scientist segment, they both talk to Samay Pande, who studies the evolution of bacteria to understand why organisms help each other! 🧪

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https://youtu.be/8n7rxA2Dwmw
Education
Let’s chat about teaching graduate biology
Vijeta Raghuram
IndiaBioscience and biology educators from colleges and universities of India came together for a virtual meet to celebrate IndiaBioscience's latest compendium Teaching Graduate Biology Vol. 2.

https://www.youtube.com/live/ZYwmXtNWNGo?feature=share
Big Questions, Innovative Approaches
Developing brain organoids: the importance of curiosity, basic exploration, and a supportive network
Madeline Lancaster in conversation with Deepa Subramanyam & Saurabh Pradhan
IndiaBioscience, along with Saurabh Pradhan, IMBA, Vienna, Austria, and Deepa Subramanyam, NCCS, Pune, have come together to co-host ‘Big Questions, Innovative Approaches’ a series of science talks for PhD researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and early-career researchers in India.
Guest: Madeline Lancaster
Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK

https://youtube.com/live/MHU_6lZqfII
Big Questions, Innovative Approaches
Big Questions, Innovative Approaches
Alfonso Martinez Arias in conversation with Deepa Subramanyam & Saurabh Pradhan
IndiaBioscience, along with Saurabh Pradhan, IMBA, Vienna, Austria and Deepa Subramanyam, NCCS, Pune, have come together to co-host ‘Big Questions, Innovative Approaches’ a series of science talks for PhD researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and early-career researchers in India.
Guest: Alfonso Martinez Arias
ICREA Research Professor, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.

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Internship in Urban Ecology
Azim Premji University
Project Role of anthropogenic noise and invasive predators in shaping avifaunal assemblages in urban green spaces of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Closed on 10 November
Ph.D. Programme
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education is looking for enthusiastic people with interest in science and mathematics educationflair for teaching and writingcuriosity about how students learncritical and analytical skillscommitment to improve education Science and mathematics teachers and educators are also encouraged to …
Closed on 02 November

Head, Clinical Trial and Training Center
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University)
Pondicherry, India Closed on 18 October
Education Assistant
Bombay Natural History Society
New Delhi, Delhi & NCR Closed on 10 September
Research Assistant – Biology
Azim Premji University
Bengaluru, Karnataka Closed on 15 June
Faculty Positions at School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, Delhi & NCR Closed on 26 May

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Going Global Partnerships Industry Academia Collaborative Grant
British Council
The Industry Academia Collaborative Grant is a part of the Going Global Partnerships programme that has been initiated by the British Council to promote collaboration between industry and academia. The objective of the grant is to catalyse industry academia partnerships …
Closed on 14 November 2022
Summer Research Fellowship Programme for Students and Teachers 2023
Indian Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences India
Indian National Science Academy
The three National Science Academies — Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and The National Academy of Sciences, India, Prayagraj — offer several two-month Summer Fellowships to enable students/teachers (studying/teaching in India) to work with …
Closed on 15 November 2022

Teacher Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE)
Closed on 15 March 2022
Going Global Partnerships
Closed on 12 October 2021
Call for Research Proposals
Closed on 17 September 2021
Call for proposals under strengthening component of star college scheme from UG colleges of India
Closed on 01 June 2021

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Teaching Graduate Biology Volume II
Vijeta Raghuram
This is our second compendium of resources for college biology educators. It features select online articles, webinars and podcasts published on the website of IndiaBioscience between 2019 and 2022. It covers a range of themes, including ideologies of leading Indian educators; innovative pedagogical techniques; student misconceptions; undergraduate research; virtual learning; education policies; and mental health.
Download the book here.
The first compendium is available here
iBiology
iBiology offers free biology videos from the world's leading scientists, with talks by over 25 Nobel laureates. It also offers free online courses that help researchers do good science and enhance career and professional development
Drowsy Drosophila : Rapid Evolution in the Face of Climate Change
University of Florida (Center for Precollegiate Education and Training) present a set of interesting experiments with sleepy Drosophila!
Great tool for teachers to discuss climate change and its impact on genetic variation.
In case, teachers can't obtain Drosophila lines to put to sleep - the resource has a dataset to allow analyses and learning.
Find the entire module here: Drowsy Drosophila
Module obtained with permission from Julie Bokor.
Geniverse: Learn and teach genetics by breeding dragons!
New to genetics? Here is an interactive game that lets you breed dragons! The game produced by the Concord Consortium is an exciting tool for students and teachers to get started with genetics. The beautiful graphics create an engaging experience.
Teachers - use this game in your classrooms for a fun experience! The genes used in this game have been picked from the real world genetics of model organisms!

Joel P. Joseph, Pragya Chaube & Moumita Koley

Vijeta Raghuram, Priya R & Suma S

Project Role of anthropogenic noise and invasive predators in shaping avifaunal assemblages in urban green spaces of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.