Srinagar: A two day Hands-on workshop under CSIR Jigyasa was organised for class 9-12 standard students of AGS Wayne Kupwara from August 8 to 9.
The workshop was organized under the patronage of Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR IIIM Jammu and supervision of Er Ab Rahim, Head IIIM (Br) Srinagar The event was inaugurated in presence of the Scientists and Technologists of the Institute. 55 students and accompanying faculties from AGS Wayne Kupwara participated in the programme.
During the Hands on Programme students demonstrated DNA isolation, electrophoresis, microscopy and cell culture in the Microbiology lab.
On the other hand the participants were introduced to pH testing of solutions, TLC, Acid base Titration, Aldol condensation, Isolation of binary organic mixture and solvent recovery using rotavapor in Chemistry lab. In his welcome address Dr Shahid Rasool (Senior Scientist) presented the overview of CSIR-IIIM and complimented the students for their participation in Jigyasa. programme.
He briefed the participants about the advancements in agriculture sector through the use of smart technologies
The opening remarks and overall objectives of the Jigyasa programme were delivered by Dr Khursheed A Bhat (Jigayasa Organiser). Dr Bhat emphasized on inculcating scientific temper among the young and budding students for the betterment of society and mankind.
He highlighted the importance of scientific interventions for global warming, antibiotic resistance and climate change. Dr Syed Riyaz-ul-Hassan andrabi (Sr Pr Scientist) presented the overview of CSIR and the initiatives of CSIR for students and PhD/ PDF scholars.
An interactive session was held on lind day wherein the scientists (Dr Fayaz, Dr Riyaz and Dr Shahid) addressed different queries of the participants. The students were sensitized to think and understand the role of science in the development of human life.
The two days hands on workshop was concluded by certification distribution in a valedictory session.
CSIR IIIM holds two day workshop for students in Kupwara
