A public outreach programme would be organised at CSIR -Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal as a precursor event of second India International Science Festival (IISF) 2016 on Wednesday. About 500 students and teachers would visit the institute on Wednesday.
The second IISF would be organized from December 7 to 11. The objective of this programme is to showcase the Indian science achievements and innovations for the students, young researchers and general public.
While talking to the media persons here on Tuesday, CSIR- AMPRI’s Director S Das told that four students and teachers from various part of the state would be felicitated on the occasion for their contribution and active engagement in the field of Science and Technology. The students and teachers from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa would visit various laboratories of CSIR - AMPRI, Bhopal to get acquainted with the latest R&D activities of the institute.
To enable the visitors to witness the R&D achievements of the Institute at one place, an exhibition on the research activities of CSIR - AMPRI would also be displayed during the programme. The students will also be able to interact with the scientists during the event. Films on science theme will also be shown.
Das further told that AMPRI is one of the constituent institutions of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. AMPRI is actively engaged in research and development activities in the areas of Advanced Metallic Materials , lightweight Al foam and composites, Shape memory alloys ,Polymeric composites, Advanced construction materials , Hybrid fibers Industrial waste particulates reinforced advanced composites, advanced radiation shielding materials Environment Protection and Micro Separation Techniques.