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.
Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) bridges the gap between science and art, fostering curiosity and appreciation among young minds. The recent Carbon exhibition exemplifies this by using art to narrate the story of Carbon, facilitated by trained CARBON mediators who engage visitors in meaningful discussions about climate change and the multifaceted role of the element.
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In rural Rajasthan, this outreach initiative addressed the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through 14 interactive workshops facilitated by the third IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG 3). Neha Jain, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, and her team educated students on microbiology and responsible antibiotic use, empowering young minds and fostering sustainable solutions to combat AMR.
Shriya Naidu, a Program Associate at India Science Festival (Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology India), received the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)-Dana Brain Awareness Week grant in 2019, which enabled her to organise an impactful online neuroscience event. In this article, she shares insights from the experience, emphasising the importance of public engagement in brain science awareness.
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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.
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.
Our collaboration with India Science Festival brings you a special podcast series: "Exploring Science Engagement", the episode 1 titled as "Unveiling the essence of India Science Festival" is live!
Hosted by Arushi Batra with guests Utsav Thapliyal and Shriya Naidu
In the sixth webinar by the DBT, we were joined by DK Tuli, DBT-IOC Centre for Advanced Bio-Energy Research, Himachal Pradesh, Sangita Kasture Scientist 'F', DBT, AK Rawat Adviser, DBT, and Sayed Shams Yazdani, ICGEB, New Delhi in a webinar on DBT's initiatives on transforming waste to value.