PANJIM: Leading scientific and research institutions will take part
in an exhibition at the Science Fiesta- a special platform for the students
also to show case their talent.
The Goa Science Centre will organize the festival from
February 25 to 28 on its premises to commemorate National Science Day. Various
programmes and competitions will also be organized during the festival for
students.
The Science Fiesta-2017 will be inaugurated on February 25
by Chief Guest North Goa Collector Nila Mohanan, while the Guest of Honour for
the event is P Mohan, Project Director, Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project, NPCIL,
Mumbai.
Leading Scientific and Research institutions from state and
central government along with other NGO’s will be participating in this fiesta
and will be holding exhibitions highlighting the significant developments in
science and technology done at their respective institutions.
Apart from the exhibitions, various science lectures will be
delivered by leading scientists. Students can test their knowledge in Science,
Astronomy etc. by participating in the Science, Astronomy quiz. They can also
show their creative talents by participating in competitions like Monologue
competitions, Fancy Dress competition, Face Painting competitions etc.
Workshops like paper craft, vedic mathematics, shell craft, fiber optics, water
rocket, Solar Energy will be organized for the students during the four days.
Looking at the need of organic farming, a workshop on
growing vegetables in home gardens, balconies and terraces will be held on
February 26. Astronomy lovers can participate in the slide show presentation
which be held every evenings. Special sky observation will be organized after
sunset.
To promote a healthy
lifestyle and to benefit the visitors of science fiesta, free health checkup
camps will be organized during Science Fiesta.
