Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Events

20-11-2025  Thursday

26 August to 29 December, 2025

Introduction to Science and Mathematics Education Research

Every Monday (11:00-13:00), Thursday (11:00-13:00)

Venue: Main Building Seminar Room - 217

Coordinator: Dean's Office

Required Courses:

Instructor(s): Dr. K. K. Mashood, and Dr. Shweta Naik

Course Day and Time: Monday and Thursday (11 AM to 1 PM)

Starting from August 26, 2025

     
  • Graduate Course
26 August to 30 December, 2025

Curriculum Development and Analysis in the Indian Context

Every Tuesday (14:00-16:00), Thursday (14:00-16:00)

Venue: Main Building Seminar Room - 217

Coordinator: Dean's Office

Elective Course:

Course Number: SCE606.2

Instructor: Dr. Shweta Naik

Course Day and Time: Tuesday and Thursday (2 PM to 4 PM)

Starting from August 26, 2025

     
  • Graduate Course

17Mon

Astronomy Olympiad Exposure Camp

Date: 17 to 21 November, 2025
Time: 09:30 - 17:30

Venue: NIUS Building Lecture Hall - G4

Coordinator: Astronomy Cell

  https://badal.hbcse.tifr.res.in/index.php/s/Rjytqtff7q9cxnP

Around 50 teachers and astronomy educators from various parts of the country will be participating in this camp.
     
  • Workshop/Camp for Teachers

20Thu

Seminar by Dr. Gayathri Raman, (HBCSE Post-doctoral visiting fellow candidate)

Date: 20 November, 2025
Time: 14:30 - 16:00

Venue: Main Building Lecture Room - G1

Coordinator: Dean's Office

As part of the HBCSE Post-doctoral visiting fellow recruitment process, Dr. Gayathri Raman will be delivering a seminar on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:30 PM in Room G1, Main Building, HBCSE. The details of the program are as follows:

Name of the candidate:

Dr. Gayathri Raman

About the candidate:

Gayathri Raman is an observational high-energy astrophysicist with expertise in X-ray and gamma-ray studies of neutron stars and transient phenomena. She has worked extensively with NASA's Swift Observatory and other space-based missions, and has a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and multiwavelength astrophysics. She completed her PhD from RRI (2017) and has held postdoctoral positions at ICTS-TIFR, IIT Bombay and Penn State. Alongside her research career, she has been actively involved in science outreach and student mentoring. She is currently exploring a wide range of education-related initiatives at HBCSE, spanning research, teaching–learning, and outreach.

Title of the talk:

From Compact Accretors to Multi-Messenger Transients: A High-Energy Astrophysics Perspective for Science Education

Abstract of the talk:

Neutron stars serve as unique laboratories for studying dense matter in extreme gravity. Over the past decade, my research has focused on understanding neutron star systems and transient high-energy phenomena using space-based X-ray and Gamma-ray observatories. In this talk, I will outline my scientific trajectory and key research contributions, followed by my engagement with science education and outreach. I will also briefly discuss how I plan to contribute to project-oriented work within HBCSE programs like NIUS and Vigyan Vidushi, and to ongoing Physics and Astronomy Education Research (PER/AER) initiatives.

     
  • Lecture/Seminar/Talk