IISc Open Day on March 7

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) will be organising the Open Day event to showcase its activities to the student community and the general public on March 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

According to the IISc, on this day students, science and technology enthusiasts, and the public will have an opportunity to visit the institute and go around the campus to explore the exciting science and technology initiatives and activities of the IISc.

The Open Day will feature popular lectures, experimental demos, poster presentations, quiz contests, scientific competitions and exhibitions.

A kids zone will offer a special attraction for all younger students. Entry to the event is free.

“The Open Day is for the IISc’s departments to showcase their research activities. We are unable to entertain requests from those outside the IISc to showcase their activities,” it said.

It further added that the institute has received an overwhelming response from institutions and individuals to visit the IISc campus for the Open Day.

It said that in order to minimise inconvenience to the visitors and to streamline logistics, visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transportation as far as possible.

Inside the IISc campus, the visitors may use e-Rickshaws to commute from one-end to another. Fifteen e-Rickshaws (Trans-Vahan) have been pressed into service which will be free of cost.

“Since construction work is going on at several places inside the campus, the visitors are requested to walk with care. Parents and guardians are requested to keep a constant watch on their younger ones,” it said.

Help desks are available at all vantage spots where you are encouraged to ask for any help. “Please bring your own water bottles. Water will be available in plenty for refilling your water bottles. During your sojourn, please help us keep the IISc campus clean and green,” the IISc said.