Highlights 2024
Ankuran Summer Camp 2024
The Ankuran’s Durgapur Science Centre proudly hosted the Summer Camp 2024 from May 18th to May 26th and welcomed 74 enthusiastic students from classes 6 to 12.
The camp offered a dynamic blend of scientific and recreational activities designed to engage and inspire young minds.
Highlights of the Camp:
- Interactive Labs: Students participated in hands-on sessions in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, deepening their understanding of scientific concepts through practical experiments.
- Fun Games: Engaging activities like Buzz Wire and Blind Man Swag added an element of fun while enhancing problem-solving skills.
- Creative Projects: Participants got engaged in model-making and showcased their creativity through various projects.
- Additional Activities: The camp featured exhibitions, role-plays, Om chanting sessions, yoga, and an exciting quiz competition.
It concluded with a prize distribution ceremony attended by 70 guardians, during which the student’s achievements and enthusiastic participation were celebrated.
Key Outcomes:
- Enhanced Engagement in Science: Students gained hands-on experience and developed a greater interest in scientific subjects.
- Improved Practical Skills: Interactive sessions and creative projects helped students refine their practical skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Fostering Creativity and Teamwork: The camp promoted creativity and collaboration among participants, contributing to their overall
Ankuran Science Talent Quest
The Ankuran Science Talent Quest, held on January 6th, 2024, was inaugurated by Bimal Patwari and the Principal of Army Public School, Panagarh. It provided a platform for young minds to engage in scientific exploration. A total of 125 students from 15 different schools participated, showcasing a diverse array of science models and demonstrations. Eminent scientists Prof. Hirak Chaudhuri and Professor Arunabha Banerjee judged the exhibits.
Key Outcomes Of the Event:
- Priority was given to a hands-on learning approach over theoretical textbook methods.
- Promotion of creativity and critical thinking skills through project-based learning.
- Enhanced engagement and interest in science subjects among students.
- Encouraged curiosity and analytical thinking in scientific exploration.
- The exhibition served as a platform for showcasing innovations and discoveries in science, inspiring further learning and exploration.
- Provided opportunities for parents to actively participate in their children’s scientific projects actively, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Nari Vigyanik Shakti
On March 6th, 2024, Ankuran’s Durgapur Science Centre, in collaboration with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, hosted the “Nari Vigyanik Shakti” programme to empower girls in science education. The event brought together 43 girls from various schools, offering them an opportunity to engage with science through hands-on demonstrations in physics, chemistry, and biology. Dedicated faculty members led these demonstrations, providing practical insights that deepened the students’ understanding of scientific concepts. This initiative fostered scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and a strong interest in science among the participating girls.
Key Outcomes Of the Event:
- Inspired and empowered girls in the field of science education.
- Provided hands-on experience and exposure to various branches of science.
- Fostered curiosity, critical thinking, and interest in scientific exploration among female students.
