A batch of 70 students of class X from loyola School accompanied by teacher Rashmi Gondal visited CSIR-National Metallurgical laboratory, Jamshedpur and interacted with the scientists and research fellows under the aegis of School – NMl Interactive Programme.
The programme covered overview of Indian Science and Technology, Audio Visual Presentation, Documentary film shows, visit to NMl Museum / Archive and selective units of the laboratory. The students and teacher were thrilled to see the different experimental set-up, sophisticated equipment, calm and cleanliness of the work environments.
NG Goswami, chief scientist and coordinator of the programme, motivated the students explaining about the importance of science learning by citing lively examples related to day-to-day life activities and communicated them how science and technology can change one’s life, environment and society. Most of the students were of the view that visit to the laboratory gave them a brief idea of how one can plan and get prepared to take further course of study after they pass out the board exam.
Sumaiya Khanam, a student, said, "The presentation on Indian science and technology was very motivating. We were given to understand the entire functioning of CSIR and its sister laboratories working in areas ranging from microbiology-genetic engineering - drug research - health care -mining, minerals & metals – materials - aerospace - leather industry - agro & food - ecology & environment - rural development to almost I believe everywhere in a very simple manner.”
Anukriti Yamini, a class X student, said, “The interaction has helped me to understand science in a better way. I never realised earlier, science was so easy to understand, wonderful experience.” Another student Sreyoshi Gope said, “What I loved the most is the way the things about science and future career prospect were explained. It was truly remarkable.”
Another student Antara Sahoo said, “What I loved the most is the way the science and its role in upliftment of our society were explained. It was fantastic. I liked the melting experiments as demonstrated.”