Excelsior Correspondent
BENGALURU, Nov 28: The contingent of 700 female students from various universities and affiliated colleges of Jammu and Kashmir, currently on a two-week College on wheels journey to various parts of the country, today visited the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru Campus, popularly known as the Tata Institute, ranked among the country’s most prestigious institutions, established in 1909.
The visit to IISc Bengaluru marks a significant chapter in this educational odyssey, offering an unparalleled opportunity for the contingent to engage with cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, and renowned academic experts.
In the heart of IISc, students went round various departments, laboratories, and research centres, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fuelled curiosity and collaboration. Interactions with leading researchers and scholars provided invaluable insights into diverse fields, sparking inspiration for the participants’ future academic pursuits.
At IISc, a distinguished research university founded 114 years ago by visionaries Jamsetji Tata and Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, students seized the unique opportunity for a productive interaction with senior faculty members. These exchanges offered profound insights into various labs, significantly enhancing the contingent’s understanding of cutting-edge research and academic advancements.
The students explored facilities dedicated to microscopy and microanalysis, experiencing firsthand the intricate world of advanced research techniques. Additionally, they engaged with the interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research, delving into the forefront of energy studies. The visit extended to the Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing, providing insights into the convergence of creativity and technology and simultaneously fostering an environment of curiosity.
During the visit, Prof. Umesh Rai Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, expressed gratitude to Director IISc for extending the facility for the contingent of College on Wheels to visit IISc to get the first hand experience of technological advancement and its optimum use in the learning process.
The contingent comprises 780 students along with their mentors and the administrative staff from the University of Jammu, University of Kashmir, Cluster University of Jammu, Cluster University of Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir, affiliated colleges of JU and KU and Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC), New Delhi.
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