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Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
8 students from Chandigarh participate in Isro young scientist programme
1 2 Chandigarh: Eight students from Chandigarh schools participated in the two-week-long Isro's Young Scientist Programme 2025 at U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, from May 19 to 30. One of the participants, Pankaj Ahuja of St John School, Sector 26, described it as an important opportunity for engaging with prominent scientists and understanding recent advances in space research and satellite technology. He noted that the programme encompassed sessions on space science, satellite applications, future missions, and practical experience with satellite systems. The annual programme attracted 350 students representing various states and union territories across India. This educational initiative aims to stimulate scientific interest among school students by providing direct engagement with space science, technology, and applications through lectures, discussions, and visits to laboratories. The Chandigarh representatives included Osheen Maleri of Carmel Convent School, Ayushmann Chathli of RIMT World School, Arshiya Thakur from Ankur School, Shreyas Shahi, a student of the PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya 3BRD, Mohammad Sahl Siddiqui of Delhi Public School, Sanat Kumar of Tender Heart High School, and Raghav of PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. The Young Scientist Programme represents Isro's initiative to encourage interest in STEM subjects amongst school students and identify promising talent for India's future space endeavours.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Students felicitated at Young Scientist programme
Karimnagar: Daaram Susheela Trust Chairman of and a renowned physician Dr D Raghuraman emphasized that students must cultivate discipline and value-based education from the school level itself to achieve their chosen goals. He felicitated the students selected for the Young Scientist Programme–2025 along with their guide teachers at his residence on Monday, presenting them with mementoes and gifts. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Raghuraman expressed his hope that these students would develop a deeper interest in science and mathematics, and eventually make innovative contributions for the welfare of society as future scientists. He noted that thousands of 9th-grade students from across the country had applied online for the Young Scientist Program, out of which only 350 were selected. He proudly mentioned that among those selected, 12 students are from Telangana state, including 4 girl students from the erstwhile Karimnagar district, which is a matter of pride.
