ALIGARH : A group of about 300 young students from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rajkiya Model Inter College, Jirsami, Etah, visited the Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University under the science excursion programme for the students from Classes 9 to 12, which facilitated them with an opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of science.
The Chairperson, Prof Anisul Ain Usmani emphasized the importance of such initiatives in nurturing future scientists and creating a culture of innovation.
Prof B.P. Singh said that such academic outreach programmes reflect AMU’s commitment to fostering scientific literacy and inspiring young minds to explore the mysteries of the universe.
Earlier, Dr. Mohd. Shuaib welcomed the young students and introduced them to various courses available in the department and highlighted its illustrious history of scientific achievements. The students were given a comprehensive overview of the research facilities in the department.
Dr. Jai Prakash, a distinguished member of the Indian National Science Academy, highlighted the vast opportunities in science and urged the students to dream big and fuel their academic ambitions with curiosity and hard work.
Adding to the excitement, the students were shown a captivating short film highlighting India’s advancements in nuclear energy and the pivotal role of AMU in the nation’s scientific progress. This film served as a gateway for students to understand how physics translates into real-world applications.
Dr. Haris Kunari explained the phenomena of sunspots, igniting students’ interest in solar physics, while Dr. Mohd. Adnan and Ms. Nidhi ensured that the demonstrations are educational and interactive.
The District Science Coordinator Mr. Rajiv Agarwal, along with the accompanying teachers from the school managed the visit made in an orderly manner and appreciated the department’s efforts.
The students, divided into smaller groups, explored the department’s facilities and took special interest in observing the solar spots through a telescope. The department’s laboratories proved to be a hub of excitement as students engaged with live demonstrations of advanced instruments, including gamma-ray spectrometers and microscopes displaying the mesmerizing “dance” of liquid crystals.