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Lecture on 'The Other End of a Black Hole', to be delivered by Dr. James Beacham

on December 19, 2023

Science Camp

(From September 29 to October 02, 2023)

Summer Camp Details

Science City, Kolkata, a unit of the National Council Science Museums (NCSM), has planned an array of camps focused on various fields of Science and Art & Craft.  If you have a desire to engage in hands-on scientific activities during your summer break, this is an opportunity you should not overlook.
The Google Form links are given below to enable booking of the seats :
Physics: https://forms.gle/8wfih2FXj3Ltndq47
Chemistry: https://forms.gle/ANjtyzfq6iM3Uc88A
Biology: https://forms.gle/7M7Dm4bwQgjDVgec8
Art & Craft: https://forms.gle/7VMyaVyt7Azs8zUU6
Nano Science: https://forms.gle/h4GK1kMAg8ZWtUwC8
Fun Science: https://forms.gle/7xr5PsQSvLcXXUoX9

Science City, Kolkata, a unit of National Council of Science Museums, is going to organize a camp on Nano Science. If you aspire to perform hands-on activities on a cutting-edge technology, you must not miss this opportunity. Fill the enclosed google form in all respects and book your seat at the earliest.

Schedule of Summer Hobby Camp 2022

Summer Vacation Hobby Camp Enrolment Form

Invitation Card of 'Children Day 2021' celebration at Science City, Kolkata on 14.11.2021

International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO) - Junior

National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India is the Authorized National Representative (Astronomical) Organization (ANRAO) for organising International Astronomy (Junior) Programme in India. The Council is responsible for selecting the team of 3 students to represent India at the International Astronomy (Junior) Olympiad. This will be done through the Indian National Astronomy (Junior) Olympiad (INAO-Jr) programme.

About NCSM

National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) is an autonomous scientific body functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It administers 25 Science Centres/Museums spread all over India. To know more about NCSM, please click here. The Astronomy Olympiad Programme (Junior) is fully funded by NCSM.

INAO (Jr.) – 2021

This year’s INAO (Jr) – 2021 is being coordinated by Birla Industrial and Technological Museums (BITM), Kolkata, a unit under National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

Selection Process / Stages of Astronomy Olympiad (Junior):

The National Science Olympiad starts with an examination held at schools across the country and culminates with the International Astronomy Olympiad at different corners of the world. The national level examination is designed to assess the conceptual understanding, logical reasoning, and above all, the ability to apply problem-solving skills to novel situations, both theoretical and observational. Training is included from the third stage of the programme i.e. OCSC and the first two stages do not necessarily require any specialised coaching outside the regular school system. Every year the selection process involves FIVE stages as following:

Stage –I: The first stage examination, the National Standard Examination (NSE) is the organisational responsibility of the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT). National Standard Examination (NSE) conducted by IAPT in Junior Science is the first stage for the International Astronomy Olympiad in junior category.

Stage – II: The best-performing students from the NSE (approximately 300 in each subject) qualify for the second stage — the Indian National Olympiad (INO) – Junior Science. The responsibility of the programme from this stage onwards lies with NCSM, however, in the second stage HBCSE, Mumbai supports NCSM to select students for the OCSC.

RESULT for the third stage Orientation-cum-Selection Camp (OCSC):

  • The list of selected students for the OCSC will be uploaded here in the first or second week of March 2021.

And thereafter all the selected students will be informed (by post/e-mail) about the dates and other details of the OCSC.

Stage – III: The top students from the INO-Jr (approximately 20) will be invited for the third stage Orientation-cum-Selection Camp (OCSC) to be held at Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata 700019 during April to June. At the camp, students will be oriented for Olympiad level theoretical, experimental and observational (for astronomy) tasks. Emphasis will be on developing conceptual foundations and problem-solving skills, and students will be trained in basics of astrophysics, astronomical data analysis and night sky observation. Several theoretical and experimental/observational tests will be held during the camp. On the basis of performance in these tests, few students (top 3) will be selected to represent India at the International Astronomy Olympiad. Resource persons from different institutions across the country will be invited to the training camps.

Stage- IV: The selected Indian teams undergo a rigorous training programme at one of the science museums/centres of NCSM in observational astronomy prior to their departure for the International Astronomy Olympiad.

Stage – V: The Olympiad programme culminates with the participation of the Indian students (3) in the International Astronomy Olympiad. The students are accompanied by Team Leader, Jury and/or Scientific Observer. Almost every Indian student who has participated in the Astronomy Olympiad has returned with a medal. This year XXV – IAO will be held at Matera (Italy) in October 2021.

Address for the OCSC-IAO (Jr):

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, 19A Gurusaday Road, Kolkata – 700019

Email : [email protected]

Telephone Landline : +91 33 2287 7241, 2287 7242, 2287 7243, 9477345201 (Ext 233 or 235)

Mobile : +91 7980893019 (Shri Tarun Das, Education Officer)

Web : https://bitm.gov.in/

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Popular Lecture by Mr. Sonam Wangchuk delivered on ‘Innovation Amidst Adversity’ at the Main Auditorium of Science City on 31.10.2021

A popular lecture on ‘Innovation Amidst Adversity’ was delivered by Mr. Sonam Wangchuk, renowned innovator and education reformist, at the main auditorium of Science City, Kolkata on 31.10.2021. Bringing skill-based and learning-oriented education in Ladakh, Mr. Wangchuk has transformed the educational sphere to help children find engaging ways to learn and soar towards better employability. He is known for his out-of-the-box inventions which are also eco-friendly. This lecture was the first of the many programmes that are being planned to celebrate the 25th year of Science City. Before the session, he planted a tree sapling in the premises of Science City and also unveiled the logo of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Science City, Kolkata. The lecture was attended by around 800 audiences, comprising students, teachers, parents and others.

World Population Day 2020

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International Museum Day

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National Technology Day

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Earth Day 2020 Competition

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Rashtriya Samrasta Diwas 14th April 2020

Science City, Kolkata is observing ‘Rashtriya Samrasta Diwas’ on 14th April 2020 to celebrate birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the major architect of the Indian Constitution.

Due to Corona pandemic outbreak and consequent lockdown in the country, Science City requests to celebrate this day from Home by reading out the Preamble to the Constitution of India.

On this occasion, during this lockdown time, you may also watch the series of ‘Samvidhaan’ movie on Youtube channel of Rajya Sabha TV to know about the contribution of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in shaping the Constitution of India.

View On YouTube: https://youtu.be/0U9KDQnIsNk