To nurture scientific curiosity and an aptitude in science and technology among kids, the NII runs a variety of activities that connect individuals, particularly young students, with new scientific advances. NII is devoted to making scientists available as role models in order to increase student interest in science and bridge the gap between science and society. Science Setu is one of the Department of Biotechnology's programs that connects young students and teachers from schools and universities to cutting-edge research centers.
NII, under the Science Setu initiative, organizes various activities including one-day campus visits, short-term lab trainings, talks, and workshops. To better implement the Science Setu program, MoUs have been signed with several colleges of Delhi University. Over the past year, about forty students have received short-term training at NII labs.
Moreover, NII has hosted around 265 students and teachers from eight schools and colleges across India, enabling them to visit the campus, interact with faculty and researchers, and utilize the advanced research facilities. Furthermore, numerous scientists and scholars from NII have visited colleges in the Delhi NCR region to deliver talks, engage with students, and conduct practical workshops. This year, institute's Science Setu team also organized two open days welcoming approximately 320 students and teachers.
We welcome colleges and schools to visit our laboratories and research facilities. If you are interested to know more about this program, write to sciencesetu@nii.ac.in