26Mon
Coordinator: Prof. Anwesh Mazumdar
02Mon
Coordinator: Dr. Indrani Das Sen
https://badal.hbcse.tifr.res.in/index.php/s/9H3HggMXAybcMiN
The experimental camp for NIUS Chemistry Batch 20.2 students is scheduled from June 2-11, 2025. This is in collaboration with TIFR Mumbai. There will be 50 students for the camp.
The camp will focus on both basic and advanced instrumental techniques for investigating different chemical systems and materials of interest. Students will work on mini-projects followed by presentations. The sessions at HBCSE will be held in Olympiad Building G1, 107, G7 and Chemistry labs.
06Fri
Coordinator: Centre Director's Office
Dr. Mainak Ghosh, NBHM Post-Doctoral Fellow, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore
In this talk, I will outline the activities I want to contribute to as part of the mathematics education initiatives at HBCSE. A central focus of my proposed work is to study the impact of introducing Olympiad-style mathematics—particularly elementary number theory, combinatorics, and general problem-solving techniques—to high school students. I aim to study how this exposure influences their mathematical thinking abilities and the effect it has on their transition to undergraduate mathematics. Existing research indicates that early undergraduate students struggle with the cognitive demands of formal mathematical reasoning at the university level. Creative, problem-focused approaches from Olympiad mathematics can be one possible way to help bridge this gap.
Beyond research, I plan to contribute actively to the Mathematical Olympiad Cell, supporting both the organization of the Olympiad and the MO cell’s efforts to broaden its reach to a more diverse student population. I am also keen to contribute to the National Initiative on Undergraduate Science (NIUS) and Vigyan Pratibha (VP) programs. Additionally, I plan to actively participate in the Maths Circle India initiative, which fosters a culture of mathematical exploration and collaborative problem-solving among high school students.