Events
Program Structure
The two days program is organized in two tracks.
1. Competitions and Programs for 100 selected registered students
2. Popular Programs for the visiting students
Competitions and Programs for 100 selected registered students
8th to 12th class students who are highly motivated and interested in space science and technology can register in the program through online. 100 Students will be selected based on a personal interview. Registrations will be closed on 24 January 2017. The selected students will get an opportunity to participate in a two days residential program held at FISAT Campus. The different events for the two days residential programs are as follows. Please click the event to know the details
1. International Lecture Series
Eminent scientists and researchers from pioneer research institutes will be delivering lectures on various topics on space science and technology. Students will get an opportunity to interact with these scientists and clarify their doubts with them.
2. Space Science and Technology Quiz
A quiz program will be conducted for the students to monitor the knowledge base of the students in the field of space science and technology. There will be a preliminary round of online quiz for the selected 100 students. The Top 6 winners of the preliminary round will be selected for the grand finale. Winners of the Quiz program will win amazing prizes.
3. Telescope Making Workshop
In this workshop, the students will get training in making a telescope. Expertes from IUCAA will be leading the workshops. This will be really beneficial for students to enhance their hands on ability.
4. Skywatch Program
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore and Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astro Physics will be arranging telescope facilities for students for sky watching. This will give an opportunity for the students to see different planets and other extra terrestrial objects in a clear manner.
5. Science Toys Making
Science toys always generate curiosity among students towards different science principles. It also provides a platform for students to understand the fundamental scientific principles thoroughly. This session will be handled by experts from IUCAA, Pune
6. Virtual Reality “Space Walk”
Virtual Reality space walk will definitely be a novel experience for the students. This programs aims at using the virtual reality technology in exhibiting different space related events to students. This technology provides the students a real time experience in space.
7. Planetarium Display
The students can experience planetarium here in our campus.
8. Science Games
Science games will be a fun event for the visiting kids. Simple games are set up at varius location in the campus. Students can participate in these games and learn some scientific principles. Each science game will be associated with one or more science principles. This will enhance the knowledge and understanding of students about different scientific principles through interesting games.
9. Competitions to Monitor observation skills, reasoning skills the Science communication skills
Different competitions are organized for the selected 100 students to monitor their observation skills, reasoning skills, science communication skills etc. All these competitions will be used for selecting “FISAT Young Scientists”. The competitions and their rules and regulations will be intimated to students.
Popular Programs for the visiting students
Individual students and educational organizations can visit the campus on these two days to enhance their knowledge and to experience the facilities provided.
1. ISRO Exhibition
Vikram Sarabai Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is organsing a Space Exhibition. The visiting students can see the exhibition on these days.
2. Popular Lectures
Eminent Scientists and professors from different reputed organizations are giving popular lectures on various space related Topics. Educational Organizations can book slots for popular lectures on these days. Those you want to book slot for popular lecture can contact the convener of the program.
3. Science Toys Making
Science toys always generate curiosity among students towards different science principles. It also provides a platform for students to understand the fundamental scientific principles thoroughly. This session will be handled by experts from IUCAA, Pune
4. Virtual Reality “Space Walk”
Virtual Reality space walk will definitely be a novel experience for the students. This programs aims at using the virtual reality technology in exhibiting different space related events to students. This technology provides the students a real time experience in space.
5. Planetarium Display
The students can experience planetarium here in our campus.
6. Science Games
Science games will be a fun event for the visiting kids. Simple games are set up at varius location in the campus. Students can participate in these games and learn some scientific principles. Each science game will be associated with one or more science principles. This will enhance the knowledge and understanding of students about different scientific principles through interesting games.
7. Fun Events
Amazing Fun Events are waiting for the visiting students.