Science in the Community: Advancing Science Popularization in Odisha
Two-Day Science Outreach Activity
10th – 11th January 2025
Organized by IISER Berhampur

This two-day outreach programme aimed to inspire school and college students across Odisha by introducing them to the exciting worlds of Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and Physics. The event encouraged young minds to explore, engage, and excel in science through interactive sessions, demonstrations, and expert lectures.

Highlights of the Event

• Participation of over 330 students and teachers from various institutions

• Inspirational sessions delivered by distinguished scientists

• Engaging demonstrations showcasing scientific principles in action

• Special session on Women’s Rights

• YouTube livestream for wider outreach

• Certificates provided to all participants

Chief Guest

Ms. Madhumita, IAS
CDO-cum-Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Ganjam

Eminent Speakers

• Prof. Uday Maitra, IISc Bangalore

• Prof. Rajesh Prasad, IIT Delhi

• Prof. P. S. Anil Kumar, IISc Bangalore

• Prof. Kolin Paul, IIT Delhi

• Prof. N. G. Prasad, IISER Mohali

• Prof. Samita Maitra, B.M.S. College of Engineering

• Prof. Pramit K. Chowdhury, IIT Delhi

• Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, IIT Delhi

• Prof. Bhaskar Kanseri, IIT Delhi

• Prof. Ashok K. Ganguli, IISER Berhampur

• Prof. Geetanjali Dash, Berhampur University
  (Special Speaker on Women’s Rights)

Organizing Committee

• Prof. Ashok K. Ganguli — Director (Chairperson)

• Dr. Nihar K. Patra — Librarian (Organizing Secretary)

• Dr. Ribrata Sengupta — Associate Professor

• Dr. Vyas Akondi — Assistant Professor

• Dr. Somrita Ray — Assistant Professor

• Dr. Rahul Sharma — Assistant Professor

• Dr. Tushar Chakraborti — Assistant Professor

• Dr. Pravat Parida — Assistant Professor

• Dr. B. R. Selvi — Assistant Professor & Associate Dean, Outreach

• Mr. Snehashish Dash — Assistant Librarian (Convener)