Get ready to touch and feel the magic of science thanks to the mid-summer Science Talent Development Programme (STDP) conducted by the Centre for Science in Society (C-SiS) at the Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Students in Central schools and schools that have mid-summer holidays in May and June can participate in the programme to be held from May 19 to June 18.
The STDP is a seven-week attachment of children to C-SiS, where a number of rare and innovative facilities to learn and understand science through observation and experimentation are displayed.
A science park; science pavilion; ‘see and believe' laboratories in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics; mini workshop; computer laboratory; science library; and a science-based toy laboratory are the facilities provided for children.
Multimedia facility
Students get an opportunity to do simple science experiments with the help of instructors at the centre. Education through multimedia computers using audio and video CDs and science films are other attractions at the centre.
Seminars, quizzes and mini projects are conducted for the participants. There are story-telling sessions and mini-quizzes. Children are familiarised with innovative teaching gadgets and toys. C-SiS has over 90 gadgets that encourage children to experience the philosophy of ‘learn while you play'.
The library at the centre has a rare collection of about 7,000 popular science books and science journals. They can borrow science books available in the centre library. Students can also read several prestigious journals available at the library. The course will be held from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. A daily schedule will be given to the participants. For more details, call 0484-2575552.
