Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Events

05-06-2024  Wednesday

27Mon

Vigyan Vidushi (Physics) 2024

Date: 27 May to 15 June, 2024
Time: 09:30 - 17:30

Venue: NIUS Building Lecture Hall - G4

Coordinator: Prof. Amol Dighe, Prof. Anwesh Mazumdar, Prof. Vandana Nanal

Fifth edition of Vigyan Vidushi (Physics), a three-week programme at HBCSE from 27 May to 15 June, 2024. About 50 women students in first year M. Sc. (Physics) are expected to attend.
     
  • Workshop/Camp for Students

03Mon

NIUS Chemistry Camp - Exposure to Instrumental Techniques

Date: 03 to 11 June, 2024
Time: 09:00 - 17:30

Venue: Various Venues in the Campus

Coordinator: Dr. Indrani Das Sen

  https://badal.hbcse.tifr.res.in/index.php/s/Ky74w6RTxpdQfqS

Chemistry group is conducting an experimental camp in chemistry in collaboration with TIFR Main campus which is focused on both basic and advanced instrumental techniques for investigating different chemical systems and materials of interest. The camp is scheduled from June 3-11, 2024 at HBCSE and TIFR. There will be around 34 students for the camp. The sessions at HBCSE will be held in Olympiad Building G1, 107, G7 and Chemistry labs.
     
  • Workshop/Camp for Students

05Wed

Student visit of Eureka Science Center, Kankavli

Date: 05 June, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Olympiad Building Biology Lab

Coordinator: Mr. Vikrant Ghanekar

On the occasion of HBCSE@50, a group of 24 students and 3 teachers of Eureka Science Center, Kankavli from Sindhudurg district are going to visit biology lab on (Wednesday) June 05, 2024.
     
  • Lab visit

05Wed

A talk on Waste Management at HBCSE

Date: 05 June, 2024
Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Venue: Main Building Lecture Room - G1

Coordinator: Prof. Ankush Gupta and Ms. Adithi Muralidhar

Title:

Orientation to HBCSE's waste management systems

Speakers:

Ankush Gupta and Adithi Muralidhar

About the speakers:

Ankush is a Faculty Member and Adithi is a Scientific Officer at HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai. Both have a strong interest in environment education with particular focus on waste management issues and outdoor (nature based) laboratories.

Abstract:

The session will provide brief history and overview of HBCSE's waste management journey over the last 5 years. We will describe the various collection and management systems currently in place on campus. Some common dilemmas faced by members with respect to waste management will be discussed, with emphasis on mixed waste, laboratory waste, e-waste and paper waste. Being a science education institution and taking a commitment to respecting safety and dignity of all, we seek your sincere cooperation in implementing an effective solid waste disposal system at HBCSE. Lastly, speakers will be happy to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding our practices.

     
  • Lecture/Seminar/Talk