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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.

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Reflecting on the Science Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC 2023)
Sravanti Uppaluri
Conferences offer opportunities for scientists to share their work, get feedback for it, and find new avenues of exploration. The Science Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) hosted by Azim Premji University in December 2023 offered this experience to undergraduate students from across India pursuing science research. In this article, one of the organisers of the conference shares how students at this stage of education can benefit from such events.
Posted on Feb 19, 2024 in Science, Undergraduate, Research & Education
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

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Innovating science education and empowering the next generation: In conversation with Somdatta Karak
Moumita Mazumdar & Rutuja Ugale
Science isn’t a luxury—it’s a way to understand and navigate the world,” says Somdatta Karak, biologist and science communicator. In this interview, she recounts her journey from Teach For India to spearheading pioneering outreach programmes at CSIR-CCMB. From empowering underrepresented students through projects such as Milo CCMB and Project Abhilasha to constructing mentorship bridges between scientists and learners, Somdatta presents an unassailable argument for inclusive, experiential, and value-based science education in India.
Posted on May 23, 2025 in Education, Networking, School Education & Education
Science for all: How citizen science is transforming research through community participation
Madhura Panse
Citizen science is research conducted with the help of the general public, where amateur, non-professional, and passionate individuals are provided with an opportunity to contribute to science. It serves as a medium to foster scientific curiosity and collaboration between scientists and society, enabling individuals to contribute to data collection, organisation, and analysis—which are key elements in evidence-based decision-making and addressing community challenges through research and policy initiatives. Additionally, it also helps alleviate the workload and conserve the bandwidth of scientists and experts, allowing them to focus better on advancing research and innovation.
Posted on May 19, 2025 in Education, Science Communication, Training, Teaching, School Education & Education

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Navigating AI in creative teaching and learning of biology
Ishita Das in conversation with Vijeta Raghuram
What is generative AI? What does ChatGPT do when you give it a ‘prompt’? What are the benefits and limitations of generative AI tools in teaching and learning? How can educators use these tools creatively in their classrooms, while ensuring that their students do not become over-dependent on them? This webinar aimed to address these questions and more.

https://youtube.com/live/vM1_ZN4Oc3E?feature=share
Education
Can biographies of women scientists help biology education?
Aswathy Raveendran in conversation with Vijeta Raghuram
This webinar spotlighted the life and times of E K Janaki Ammal to explore the role of biographies in placing biological sciences of the early 20^th century in its social-historical context. It also invited reflections on the value of situating biology in its social context in its teaching and learning.

https://www.youtube.com/live/bnuGeds8XIo?si=KrQ1x_hHKC5bdNKN
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Developing scientific temper in students with lessons from nature.
Gita Mathur in conversation with Vijeta Raghuram
The goal of science education is not just to learn scientific facts but also to develop a scientific temper. But what is scientific temper? Why should students develop it? How is it relevant to college teaching? The speaker delved into these questions and explored the role of teachers in instilling scientific temper in college biology students.

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Podcast Inception
Exploring Breaking the Facts journey!
Mahima Samraik in conversation with Arushi Batra
The fifth episode of our Podcast Inception Series features Mahima Samraik from Cactus - Impact Science.
Listen to the episode for insights, inspiration, and understanding the impact of science communication on our lives.

Podcast Inception
Exploring Nature India’s journey!
Subhra Priyadarshini in conversation with Arushi Batra
The fourth episode of our Podcast Inception Series, features the incredible Subhra Priyadarshini from Nature India Podcasts.
Join us as we delve into of scientific exploration, innovation, and podcasting with Subhra, a trailblazer in science journalism in India.

Podcast Inception
Exploring Purple Science’s journey!
Srushti Chipde in conversation with Arushi Batra
The third episode of our Podcast Inception Series features Srishti Chipde, the incredible founder of the Purple Science Podcast.

Hosted by Arushi Batra, Edited by Agastya Singh

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Faculty positions in Conservation Biology (Field) Programmes
Azim Premji University
Azim Premji University invite applications for faculty positions in Conservation Biology (Field) programmes minor that will be part of the Undergraduate programme at the University. Interested candidates with expertise in the following areas, can apply: EcologyConservation biologyBiodiversity monitoringRestoration ecologyOther related fields with …
Closed on 25 April 2024
Faculty positions in Conservation Biology
Azim Premji University
Azim Premji University invites applications for faculty positions in Conservation Biology minor that will be part of the Undergraduate programme at the University. Interested candidates with expertise in the following areas, can apply EcologyConservation biologyRestoration ecologyBiodiversity monitoringPolitical ecology You will be involved in …
Closed on 25 April 2024

Internship in Urban Ecology
Azim Premji University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand Closed on 10 November 2023
Ph.D. Programme
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Mumbai, Maharashtra Closed on 02 November 2023
Head, Clinical Trial and Training Center
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University)
Pondicherry, India Closed on 18 October 2023

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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

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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

Saran Kumar & Shilpi Minocha