The Science Week
Online Sessions
The event contains two parts. The first part consists of two sessions of interactive session and astrophotography sessions and the latter consist of various competitions. The purpose of the event is to promote scientific thinking and make it accessible to everyone.
Competitions
The program includes 4 competitions which are Quiz, Photography, 2 Min Video and Art/ Comic competition targeting the general public. We believe that these events would possibly help you explore science a little deeper and also strengthen your creative skills.
Shasthra Snehi
Science for Society
AASTRO Kerala
Amateur Astronomers Organization
Zeroing In
The Science Podcast
21st November
Dr. Rajesh Gopakumar
Senior Professor & Director, ICTS-TIFR
Grab the excellent opportunity to interact with the leading String Theorist Dr. Rajesh Gopakumar. Recipient of the JC Bose fellowship (2015), 2004 B.M. Birla Science Prize in Physics, 2006 ICTP Prize, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award (2009), elected fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and a lot more.
Hurry up!! Grab your seats right now !!
LIVE QUIZ SHOW
November 27 & December 4
Microsoft Teams & Live on YouTube
The selection round will be conducted on November 27, 2021, through the website of Shasthra Snehi. The registered participants will receive the link on the same day of the selection round. The participants are requested to complete the quiz within the specified time limit.
Meet the most celebrated science orator and the quizmaster for the day Dr Vaishakan Thampi.
Winners of the Quiz Show
Alok Pellissery – ₹1187.5
Jincy Thomas – ₹437.5
Vishnu Sridhar – ₹375
Event Promo Video
Shasthrasnehi in collaboration with Zeroing In and AASTRO Kerala is bringing you a science week as part of our efforts in promoting science.
28th November
Budget Astrophotography
Live Session
Handled by: Sarath Prabhav
AASTRO Kerala
‘Open to All’
Ever wondered how these fascinating snaps of the sky were captured? Shasthra Snehi in association with AASTRO Kerala introduces you to the beginner level Astrophotography session -Budget Astrophotography. A basic introduction to techniques of astrophotography with handy equipment and tools. Learn how to catch the moments of sky..
Nature Photography
‘The proper use of science is not to conquer the nature but to live in it’-Barry Commoner.
Capture the moments with Nature & Do not miss the chance to win ₹ 1000
‘Open to all’
Competition held through the Instagram handle of Shasthra Snehi.
Winners are selected on the basis of the content quality in addition to the likes and shares received.
Mail your entries to shasthrasnehi@gmail.com
Winner: Abhinav P V
Prize Money: ₹1000
2 min Science (Video Competition)
Theme: ‘Science for Society’
Share your thoughts on how science proves to be beneficial in the growth of our society in not more than 2 minutes & Win ₹ 1000
‘Open to all’
Entries are accepted till the 20th of November 2021.
Mail your entries to shasthrasnehi@gmail.com
Winner: Ancy Anna Kurian
Prize Money: ₹1000
Art/Comic Competition
-By Zeroing In
About
We at Zeroing In, would love to bring out and celebrate together— the love for geeking and being artsy about logic, reason, and science!
Bring out your ideas of science through comics or any other art and get a chance to be featured on social media platforms of Zeroing In and also win a cash prize of ₹1000!
All entries can be submitted through email at zeroingin.outreach@gmail.com.
The final entries are to be sent on or before 20th November’21.
Winners will be selected on the basis of content quality, likes and shares.
Winners:
Digvijay Kumar,
Nidhi V. Murthy
Prize Money: ₹500 each
Our Event Partners
Amateur Astronomers Organization, Kerala is an independent, non-profit, scientific and educational organization devoted to popularize astronomy, space science and allied subjects as a science as well as a hobby. The association maintains a network of like-minded individuals interested in astronomy and allied sciences and coordinate activities for students, teachers, public etc towards promoting interest in the form of activities like observation, science and astronomy education, publications, star parties, field trips, workshops and seminars, research or pure entertainment.
Zeroing In – The Science Podcast is India’s first-ever student-led science podcast channel. We curate candid, fascinating conversations with eminent Indian scientists, researchers, and technocrats, about their inimitable passion, journey and the awe-inspiring research that is changing the world. These stories offer a deeper world view from the lens of fundamental science and technology. We work on decoding science and the life therein by talking about it!
Discover these incredible conversations on zeroingin.org or on your favourite content streaming platform.
Social
Youtube
Do you have any queries?
If you face any kind of difficulty with the sending of images and videos feel free to contact us via email. shasthrasnehi@gmail.com.
