A group of 100 students and 14 teachers from Sri Ramana Vidyalaya, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District, visited CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) in Chennai today (5.12.2024) as part of a three-day science field visit. The students, hailing from rural villages, gained hands-on experience and insight into various research projects undertaken by the institution.
This event was organised under the guidance of Dr. (Mrs.) N. Anandavalli, Director of CSIR-SERC, to encourage the students to be creative, innovative, and to achieve success by participating in science-related activities and events.
Dr. Parivallal, Principal Scientist and Advisor(Management), addressed the gathering. Dr. S. Maheswaran , Senior Principal Scientist, spoke about the CSIR-Jigyasa program, which aims to promote science and research among school students. He highlighted the benefits of participating in such initiatives and how they can enhance their research and scientific thinking.
The event was coordinated by several scientists and officers from CSIR-SERC, including Shri. R.D. Sathish Kumar , Dr. S. Sundar Kumar, Shri. A.K Farvaze Ahmed and Shri.E. Ashokkumar. The students expressed gratitude for the opportunity stating that it sparked their interest in science and research. The Science Exposure Visit was co ordinated by Galileo Science Club and Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan, State Co ordinator Mr. Kannabiran.