Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre Explained
Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre |
Formation: | 1966 |
Abbreviation: | VASCSC or CSC |
Leader Title: | Chairman |
Leader Name: | K Kasturirangan |
Leader Title2: | Executive Director |
Leader Name2: | Dilip Surkar |
Founder: | Vikram Sarabhai |
Type: | NGO |
Status: | Not-for-profit Organization registered as Society |
Purpose: | STEM Education |
Headquarters: | Ahmedabad |
Location: | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre, commonly known as VASCSC, was established in the 1960s by the eminent space scientist, Vikram Sarabhai in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The centre works towards popularising science and mathematics education among students, teachers and the public.[1] [2] Its mandate is to stimulate interest, encourage and expose the principles of science and scientific method and also to improve and find innovative methods of science education. It is located opposite Gujarat University. VASCSC is open to all members of the community.[3]
Associated Scientists
Activities
- Enhancing the capacity of schools to improve quality of STEM education
- Conducting STEM outreach programs for students
- Implementing STEM Hands-on teachers’ training programs
- Establishing STEM labs in schools to promote STEM Hands-on learning,
- Advocating the integration of emerging technologies in school education
- Developing innovative Teaching Learning Material (TLM)
Facilities
- Laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Electronics, Computers, Astronomy, Model Rocketry, Emerging Technologies)
- Library
- Quadrangle (open exhibition area)
- Science Shop
- Vigyan Drashti
- TLM Workshop
Major Projects
Awards and Recognitions
Notes and References
- Web site: Kids explore new world at science fest - Times of India . The Times of India . 30 Dec 2022.
- Web site: Recognising Marvels Of Science - AhmedabadMirror . The Ahmedabad Mirror . 30 Dec 2022.
- https://vascsc.org/about-us/ About
- Mahatma Award 2023 Winners
- HCL Grant 2020 Finalist (Education) - Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre . 2020-03-01 . HCL Enterprise . 2024-06-02 . YouTube.