isac.gov.in National Science Day NSD 2018 Competition : ISRO Satellite Centre

Organisation : ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)
Competition Name : National Science Day (NSD)-2018 Competition
Registration Date : 24th & 28th February, 2018
Website : https://www.isac.gov.in/science-promotion/nsd-2018/index.jsp

ISAC National Science Day

National Science Day’ is celebrated all over India on 28th February every year with great passion and enthusiasm to instill the spirit of scientific reasoning and inquiry in the young minds.

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This day is celebrated in commemoration of the discovery of “Raman Effect” by the Indian Physicist Sir C.V. Raman in the year 1928, which fetched him the prestigious Nobel prize in Physics in the year 1930.

Alongside the celebrations in the country, we at ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), are organising several events open for school students and teachers in and around Bangalore. The details of the events are given in this brochure.

In addition to various events planned on the 17th and 24th of February, we are also organising one day celebration on 28th February which includes visit for students and teachers to the ‘Exhibition of satellites and related aspects” in our centre. Please note that permission for schools to visit the exhibition is limited between 09.30 AM & 3.30 PM on 28-02-2018.

You may plan your visit so as to be in time for the inaugural function at 9.15 AM on 28-02-2018.

In the spirit of this day, ISRO Satellite Center (ISAC) conducts various science related activities with school students. ISAC is organiging various competitions with the objective to create enthusiasm among school students and to inculcate scientific temper among the students.

Program Highlights

Date : February 17, 2018 (09:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Competitions:
** Essay Writing
** Test of Scientific Temper
** Exhibition on Space related activities

Date : February 24, 2018 (09:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Competitions:
** Innovative Ideas
** Teachers’ Event: Presentation
** Extempore Science Elocution
** Exhibition on Space related activities

Date : February 28, 2018
Morning Session (09:30 AM to 12:30 Noon)
Competitions:
** Science Quiz
** Spot Painting
** Science in Action
** Exhibition on Space related activities
Afternoon Session (02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)
** Valedictory function
** Address by Director, ISAC
** Lecture by Chief Guest
** Prize Distribution

General Instructions

1. All students and teachers coming to ISAC must display their school Identity Card. In case of non-availability of school identity cards, students should bring a letter from the school Principal indicating the name of the student and school.
2. The best essay in each category will be awarded a special prize instituted by
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former Chairman, ISRO.
3. A special prize will be awarded by INSARM Bangalore Chapter for Test of Scientific Temper.
4. All students participating in the competitions will be given “Participation Certificate”.
5. Names of prize winners will be announced and all prizes will be distributed during the NSD valedictory function on 28th February, 2018 starting at 2.00 PM at Satish Dhawan Auditorium, ISAC.

6. School scoring maximum points (judged by the prizes won by the students of the school) will get the overall championship shield/cup which will be given during the NSD valedictory function. The coordinating teacher can also accompany the students while receiving the championship shield / cup.

7. Lunch will be served to the participating students / teachers on 17th, 24th and 28th February 2018. The registrations for all the events should be sent in the prescribed format to reach us on or before February 12, 2018 by post or email or fax or online via the webportal with the address given below. If sent by e-mail or fax or online, the original form should be brought on the day of the event.

8. Mobile phones, CDs, pendrives, cameras, bags or any other electronic items are not permitted inside the campus as per rules. Participants / visitors are requested not to bring any such item. In case such items are brought, own arrangements need to be made for safe keeping of the same outside the campus.

9. ISAC Transport services can be availed after the completion of the program on 17th, 24th and 28th February 2018. . Route pattern is enclosed.
10. Schools may contact any of the following organizing committee members for any clarification between 8.30 AM – 5.00 PM