Society For Promotion Of Science And Technology In India(SPSTI)

District

Kurukshetra

States

Haryana

The organisation identified a disparity in science and math education across schools, notably in Physics, affecting both private and Government institutions, especially in smaller areas. To address this, it initiated a free four-week summer school in 2011 for girls in class XII at Kurukshetra, aiming to bolster their science understanding for better board exam performance and university admissions. Over 50 attendees benefited, showing improved results and personal growth. Expanding these schools to include both genders from classes IX to XII across various locations, the programme engaged interns from esteemed national institutes as mentors, creating a successful model appreciated by students and mentors alike. This initiative not only contributed to nation-building but also instilled confidence in school students about excelling through hard work and planning.

District

Yamunanagar

Karnal

Nuh

States

Haryana

The organisation initiated a mobile science lab, named Circus of Science (Vigyan Ka Jantar Mantar), with support from the National Council for Science & Technology Communication. This lab focuses on hands-on experiments, linking science to daily life, and dispelling scientific myths for rural and small-town students. It houses laptops, scientific instruments, projectors, and educational films, and encourages DIY experiments in various sciences. Its core aim is practical learning, engaging schools, science exhibitions, celestial observations, community screenings, and career awareness programmes. Presently operating in Yamunanagar and Nuh districts, it collaborates with Government schools, following planned routes, inaugurated by Haryana's Chief Minister in 2016, and previously impacting over 35,000 students in Karnal district.

The organisation hosts a regular Monthly Lecture Series, commencing from April 7, 2012, tackling diverse scientific topics crucial for public awareness. Every month, on a Saturday, it conducts lectures focusing on significant scientific and technological issues. With themes encompassing Mathematics' hidden presence, food sustainability, technology's societal impact, and future advancements in artificial intelligence and genomics, these lectures engage the community in thought-provoking discussions. The organisation covers a vast array of subjects, from environmental conservation to historic scientific milestones, aiming to educate and spark curiosity among the public.

District

Chandigarh

Karnal

States

Chandigarh

Haryana

The Society for Promotion of Science and Technology in India (SPSTI) conducts Sky-Watch events, aiming to stimulate curiosity about astronomy and science. Utilizing professional telescopes, it hosts public viewings of rare celestial occurrences. These events have taken place in Chandigarh and Karnal, featuring events like partial solar eclipses, planetary conjunctions, lunar phenomena, and live telecasts of celestial events like solar eclipses. Professors and experts have also shared insights, such as 'From Galileo to James Webb Space Telescope: The Forward March of Astronomy,' providing engaging sessions to broaden public understanding and interest in astronomical phenomena.