In its 5th edition, the IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG) has been awarded to grassroot ideas addressing niche problems. Five teams have been awarded the grant for the first time and one team has received an extension grant. Read the article to know more about the 5th IOG awardees' projects.
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The 11th Annual Science Journalism Workshop (2024), led by Anil Ananthaswamy, at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), was held from 19 to 30 March 2024. Mahima Samraik, a science communicator and a podcast host, and one of the participants, attests profoundly to how this workshop fostered collaboration, significantly enhancing the science writing skills of the 2024 workshop cohort.
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Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) introduces the innovative 'Exhibition in a Box' concept, extending the reach of their exhibitions beyond physical confines. Packed with multimedia experiences, these portable boxes bring engaging learning opportunities to diverse audiences, transcending geographical limitations and fostering inclusivity.
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The day-long SciComm Huddle at the recent India Science Festival (ISF) 2024, held on 19 January 2024 at IISER Pune, marked the first in-person SciComm Huddle. It addressed the current state of science communication (SciComm) in India, with a focus on SciComm's scope, institutional roles, capacity building, and the interface with media, emphasising the need for strategic discussions, diversity, innovative approaches, and rigorous research in the field.
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SJAI organised its inaugural conference at National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi on 24 and 25 November 2023. The conference, the first of its kind in India, was themed “Strengthening Science Journalism in India: Global trends, regional media, and the science-society connect”. In this article, we highlight the key takeaways from the various talks and discussions held during the conference.
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The 4th IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG) aims to amplify public engagement and science outreach efforts, fostering a broader impact on scientific communication in India. Winners include engaging students and amphibian enthusiasts through interactive games, promoting mental health awareness, mentoring students in Jammu and Kashmir, hosting a conservation-focused podcast, and enhancing scientific education for teachers.
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Seven teams of scientists will take science outside labs to students with the goal of facilitating scientific temper and curiosity. With funding support and mentoring by the third IndiaBioscience Outreach Grant, these initiatives are poised to create engaging scientific content - comics, videos, virtual labs, and much more.