Students and Teachers of Government Inter College, Manubas, Haridwar along with CSIR-CBRI Resource Persons

CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, organised a Student-Scientist Connect Programme under Jigyasa on National Science Day.

   Welcoming the students, Dr Atul Kumar Agarwal, Senior Principal Scientist & Jigyasa Programme Coordinator, motivated the students to adopt a scientific approach towards life. He informed about the theme of the National Science Day 2020 “Women in Science”.

      The programme commenced with the screening of a film featuring the glorious achievements of CSIR-CBRI.

      Presenting a lecture on “Building Materials: Past to Future”, Dr L.P. Singh, Senior Principal Scientist, explained the composition and application of major building materials used in construction such as brick, sand, cement, etc. He also spoke about the ongoing research on possible advanced construction materials for future constructions.

       Dr Atul Agarwal delivered a lecture on “Our Inspiration — Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman” in which he talked about the discovery of Raman effect. He asked the students to take inspiration from Raman and awaken intellectual bravery, scientific thinking and curiosity in themselves.

       Dr Suvir Singh, Chief Scientist, outlined the various technologies developed by CSIR-CBRI for fire safety in buildings including fire retardant and water repellent canvas, liquid fire extinguishant chemical, fire-resistant doors, etc.

      Students of the Government Inter College, Manubas, Haridwar, along with their teachers attended the occasion.