Centre for Science and Society (CS2)

The Centre for Science and Society (CS2) leverages and extends the benefits of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) teaching and research conducted at IISER Bhopal to the society at large.

Teams

Teaching and Learning (TLC)

Organises educational and outreach initiatives

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning

Vigyan Pratibha

Vigyan Pratibha

Activities

FAQ

  • What is multimedia classroom and what can it be used for?
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    I want to use/book the multimedia classroom, whom should I contact?
    Please click on the given link for booking : Class/Conf Room Booking or contact Office, Centre for Science and Society (CS2) & call at +91 755 269 2416 or drop an Email at office_cs2[AT]iiserb.ac.in

    I want to use the multimedia classroom, can I get some technical help for this?
    Yes, there is a dedicated personnel for this, and you may get the required assistance if you plan early.

    Do I need to pay anything to use this facility?
    No, you do not need to pay anything for the use of this facility. This facility is avaialbel free of cost for IISER Bhopal users. However, CS2 may charge a nominal fee for external users.

  • Does the course need to be approved by IISERB?
    Yes. The course should have been approved by the IISERB Senate.

    Does the proposed need to match a pre-existing course here at IISERB?
    Yes, but it may deviate by 10-20%.

    Should I have taught the course before at IISER?
    Yes. At least thrice.

    What is the duration of the course?
    It may be one of 4, 8, or 12 weeks. Each week will have 2.5 hours of pre-recorded lectures, and there will be one live interaction every four weeks.

    Can the course run anytime?
    The course must run during the regular semester, starting either in January, or in July for the 12-week course. It can start later for shorter courses.

    Can I re-run a course I have taught at NPTEL before?
    Yes.

    Who owns the copyright of the footage?
    The instructor holds the copyright, but you cannot upload it on your own Youtube channel (or equivalent) without permission from NPTEL.

    How do I record the course?
    We have in-house facility to record the lectures. You may get in touch with office CS2 for course proposal form and to schedule recording.

    Do I get monetary compensation for offering a NPTEL course?
    Please contact the CS2 office for details of the remuneration.

    Can I run a summer workshop under NPTEL?
    Yes. NPTEL funds summer workshops as well.

  • I am a faculty at a school/college/educational institute. How can I arrange for a visit of our students to your campus?
    IISER Bhopal encourages educational visits by school/college students to its labs and other facilities. Please contact office CS2 or email at office_cs2[AT]iiserb.ac.in to organise the visit.

    I am an IISER-Bhopal faculty who wants to organise a social outreach event as part of Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) under my SERB/DST project. Whom should I contact?
    CS2 can facilitate and coordinate the organisation of such events. Please fill up this Google Form to help us figure out how best we can assist you.

    I am an IISER-Bhopal faculty who is interested in social/community outreach. How can I involve myself in CS2 activities?
    CS2 benefits greatly from peer support. In case you want to get involved in the various social outreach activities, please reach out to office CS2 or email at office_cs2[AT]iiserb.ac.in

  • I am a faculty at IISER Bhopal, I want to conduct a teachers training/workshop. What should I do?
    Contact CS2 for details or submit the required information (in the prescribed format/Google form link) of the proposed activity with the following details, a relevant theme/area/aim, the proposed audience, tentative schedule and time of the workshop/program, number of potential participants, proposed budget. Details of funding support if available.

    I am a school/college teacher/principal and I want to conduct a teacher’s training workshop. What should I do?
    Contact CS2 with an outline (in the prescribed format/Google form link) of the proposed activity with the following details, A relevant theme/area/aim, Tentative schedule and time of the workshop/program, number of potential participants, proposed budget. Full details of funding support are available.

    What support can I expect from CS2?
    Upon approval, CS2 will coordinate with the Faculty/Department to conduct the workshop/training. This will include providing all possible logistic support for conducting the workshop. (Designing and hosting of the of the worskshop/training brochure, managing applications, providing assistance in arranging accommodation, and food, allotment and disbursement of funds for the program and issuing certificates).

    When should I get in touch with CS2?
    Sooner the better. Avoid last-minute hassles.

    Can I expect to get funding support from CS2?
    Upon approval of the proposal, the reviewing committee may consider partial or complete funding of the proposed activity.