Popular Science Lecture Series

Speaker: Shri Sanjay Bhatia, Upa-Lokayukta
SAOL lecture at IWSA

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IWSA has been conducting several programs in different schools and colleges for the last four decades.  Since 2011, Popular science lectures are organised under the title of “Popular Science Lecture Series” supported by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Dept of Atomic Energy, in different colleges of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai for students at post-graduate and graduate levels. This program was extended to include the IWSA Branches in 2018.

The program is intended to motivate and inspire students about cutting edge sciences and exposé them to the excellent work being done in India and the achievements of Indian Scientists.  In April 2021 the scope of the lectures supported by BRNS has been extended further.  Lectures are now being conducted for School students, College students and Society at large.  The ongoing lectures are given in the Tables below. The lectures conducted in previous years for the Popular Science Lectures are available through the click button.


SCIENCE LECTURES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

DateSpeaker and Institution Title of LectureHost School
11th September, 2024Shri Satish P.Ramnani,
Retd from BARC, Visiting Faculty, Vishwabharati Defence Academy, Lonavala
Mole Concept and Its ApplicationNorth Point School, Koperkhairane, Navi Mumbai
23rd August, 2024Ms. Sampada Gaonkar Journey through the Stars:Exploring the life cycle of celestial giants St. Mary's School,(SSC), Mazgaon
22nd August, 2024Ms. Sudha Somani,
Treasurer, Ambernath Vibhaag
Acids aaani Bases NMMC school no. 11, Vashi
6th August, 2024Dr Sangeeta Shetty, Associate Professor, Department of Life Science and Biochemistry,St. Xavier’s College, MumbaiGenetic inheritance and its impact on health and traitsSVB’s International School, Dombivli, Maharashtra
19th July, 2024Dr K V Srinivasan, Scientist -in- Charge, Low Temperature Facility, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, MumbaiSignificance of Cryogenics in Energy Storage & Industrial ApplicationsModern School & Junior College, Sec-7, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
12th July, 2024Prof. Bhagwan D. Chakradeo, Retd. Head of the Dept. of Physics & Assoc. Prof. at Smt. C.H.M. College, UlhasnagarLearning Physics can be made interestingNew Horizon Public School, New Panvel (W), Maharashtra
4th July, 2024Ms. Vijaya Chakravarty,
Author, Landscape designer, Lecturer
Sustainability for All: Peace and Prosperity with SDGsOmkar Cambridge International School, Dombivli, Maharashtra

POPULAR SCIENCE LECTURES IN COLLEGES

DateSpeakers and InstitutionTitle of LectureHost College (IWSA HQ/ Branch)
19, October, 2024Dr. Madhavi Chand, Project Scientist, Quantum Measurement and Control Laboratory, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, MumbaiQuantum information & Quantum computing using Superconducting CircuitsMukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering, NMIMS University, Mumbai
26th Sept., 2024Ms. Sajeeli Goyle, HealthcareDomain Consultant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)AI for Health Sciences & Biological Research Deptartment of Life Science & Biochemsitry, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
3rd Sept., 2024Dr Avradeep Pal, Associate Professor, Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, IIT Bombay, MumbaiRecent Advances and Applications in the field of SuperconductorsSVKM’s Mithibai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai
13th Aug., 2024Dr Radha Jayaram UGC BSR Professor
Department of Chemistry
ICT, Mumbai
Green Chemistry: A Solution for Environmental ChallengesRajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Science & Commerce,
Vashi, Navi Mumbai
10th Aug, 2024Ms. Riva Pocha Consultant & Forensic Educator
Founder – FACTS
(Forensic Analysis Consultancy & Training Services)
Forensic Science- - A Scientific Tool in Justice DeliveryDepartment Of Biotechnology
Sies College Of Arts,Science And Commerce (empowered autonomous)
9th August, 2024Dr Shaoli Basu, MBBS, MD (Microbiology), DNB, DTM&H (UK).
Jr. Consultant-Microbiology
P. D. Hinduja Hospital &
Medical Research Centre
Mumbai
Microbiology’s Cutting Edge:Exploring the Latest Discoveries & InnovationsDepartment of Microbiology, Changu Kanu Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, New Panvel
22nd July, 2024Dr Dimple Dutta, Head, Doctoral Programme & Internship Section,
Knowledge Management Group
BARC, Mumbai
Serendipity with ChemistryChemistry Department, Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Parel, Mumbai
16th July, 2024Dr Vikram Bhoir, Scientist E, Department of Molecular, Immunology & Microbiology,ICMR-NIRRH, Parel, MumbaiGut Microbiome and Drug ResistanceDept. of Biotechnology & Dept. of Microbiology, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Churchgate, Mumbai

SCIENCE AND OUR LIFE

DateSpeaker & InstitutionTitle of LectureHost College
(IWSAHQ/Branch)
16th November, 2024Dr Sarita Subramaniam, Director, Earth Brigade FoundationConnection between Myth about Maneaters and Water for WildlifeIWSA HQ
12th November, 2024Dr Reeta Sonawat, Director at Ampersand Group, Former Dean, Head, Department of Human Development SNDT Women's University Mumbai, Former Assistant professor at Banasthali UniversityDeveloping Scientific Attitude among young childrenIWSA HQ
5th October, 2024Savitha Rao, Author & Founder of India Positive Citizen, Tulsi Shakti and Poshan Pack A Quieter India, a Healthier IndiaIWSA HQ
14th September, 2024Prof. Sudhakar C. Agarkar, Prof & Dean of VPM's Academy of International Education and ResearchRelevance of Bhaskaracharya's Lilavati for Mathematics education in the 21st CenturyIWSA HQ
10th August, 2024Dr. Krithi Karanth,Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Wildlife StudiesLiving with Wildlife: Insights from Research, Conservation and Education in IndiaIWSA HQ
13th July, 2024Dr Divya Agrawal, Principal Scientist, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh Avionics: the third eye in the sky for fighter pilots.IWSA HQ

For lectures before this click here