Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 30: The three-day science workshop for 15 Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL) schools of Jammu region successfully concluded today at CSIR-IIIM, Jammu.
During the workshop, students learned various exhilarating microbiology experiments, including fingerprint microbiology, DNA extraction, milk adulteration, crystallization, TLC/chromatography, acid-base titraction etc.
Besides this, a lecture was also organized on ‘Lab Safety’ which was delivered by Dr Ravi Shankar, Principal Scientist of Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry Division.
During valedictory function, the participants and their escort teachers were felicitated with certificates by Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director of CSIR-IIIM.
Speaking on this occasion, Dr Zabeer Ahmed said that CSIR-IIIM is committed to serve the society and educational institutions in the field of S&T and spreading the word for science. He informed that under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Atal Incubation Mission (AIM) initiative, NITI Aayog’s ATL and CSIR Jigyasa are working for organizing science workshops, interaction with scientists, outreach programmes and many others activities.
Dr. Asha Chaubey, Sr Principal Scientist, Coordinator of Science workshop and Nodal Scientist Jigyasa program briefed about the activities carried out during the workshop and interacted with the students.
The event was attended by HoDs, scientists, research scholars, students and others. The proceedings of the event were conducted by Dr Vidushi Abrol.
A total of 60 students drawn from 15 schools, including Army Public School, Jammu Cantt, Air Force School, Jammu, Bharatiya Vidya Mandir Sr Sec. School, Ambphalla, Jammu, Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth Sr Sec School, Udhampur, Govt Sri Ranbir Model Hr Sec. School, Parade, Jammu, GHSS(B), Doda, Bharti Vidya Mandir Hr Sec. School, Kishtwar, Bhartiya Vidya Mandir High School, Hiranagar, Sant Bal Yogeshwar Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Seconday School, Dadwara, Billawar, Bhartiya Vidya Mandir High School, Reasi, Army Public School, Damana, Muthi, Lotus Model Academy Higher Secondary School, Thathri, Doda, Shaheen Public Higher Secondary School, Doda, Kendriya Vidyalaya DHP, Kishtwar & PM Shri KV Miran Sahib, Jammu of grade X-XII along with their faculty members registered for this workshop.
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