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Science talent development camp for students

KOCHI: Are you ready to ‘touch and feel’ the magic of science this summer vacation? If the answer is yes, get ready for a trip to the Centre for Science in Society (C-SiS) at the Cochin University of Science and Technology.

Come April, the centre will start its highly acclaimed mid-summer Science Talent Development Programme (STDP) for schoolchildren.

Says K.G. Nair, honorary director of the centre, “The first batch of the programme for students in State-level schools and similar institutions will be held from April 2 to May 14. For students in Central schools, the programme will be held from May 16 to June 26”.

STDP is a seven-week attachment of children to C-SiS, where a number of rare and innovative facilities to learn and understand science through observation and experimentation are displayed.

A science park; science pavilion; ‘see and believe’ laboratories in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics; mini workshop; computer laboratory; science library; and a science-based toy laboratory are the facilities provided for children.

Students get an opportunity to do simple science experiments with the help of instructors at the centre. Education through multimedia computers using audio and video CDs and science films are other attractions at the centre.

Dr. Nair said seminars, quizzes and mini projects are conducted for the participants. There are story-telling sessions and mini-quizzes. Children are familiarised with innovative teaching gadgets and toys. C-SiS has over 90 gadgets that encourage children to experience the philosophy of ‘learn while you play’.

The library at the centre has a rare collection of about 7,000 popular science books and science journals. They can borrow science books available in the centre library. Students can also read several prestigious journals available at the library.

There will be two groups (junior and senior) for upper primary and secondary sections at the science talent development programme. The course will be held from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. A daily schedule will be given to the participants. More details can be had over phone: 0484-2575552.

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