Young schoolchildren were left spellbound after looking at a plethora of wasps and insects exhibited by Raghavendra Gadagkar, who used them to explain human evolution.
Hundreds of students of the Indian Institute of Science played mentors for a day to students from other institutions and science enthusiasts on the Open Day on Saturday, which coincided with National Science Day.
Various workshops and interactive sessions were conducted on the sprawling lawns where budding scientists familiarised themselves with new advancements and avenues in different field of science.
Tarun Sharma, an IT executive, was visibly thrilled with the opportunity to step into one of India’s premier science institutes. He was accompanied by his 12-year-old son who, he claimed, is a “biochemistry buff”. They spent the entire day listening to lectures by eminent persons. “The sight of blossoming flowers shows how nature and science can thrive together,” he said.
Savitha R., a class 10 student, was lost in admiring the heritage buildings on the campus.
She said, “Coming here has motivated me to work hard and gain admission in this institute.”
In the afternoon, there was panic when 11 girls from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Hebbal were trapped inside a lift in the main building for more than an hour.
They were rescued by Fire and Emergency Services personnel.
