Kochi :

Aathree-day ‘Children’s Science Congress- 2016’ (Balasasthra Vijnanotsavam – 2016) to identify the best talented students in the field of science and to mould the next young generation of scientists began here on Tuesday.

J Letha, Vice Chancellor of Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) inaugurated the event in which 150 students from 14 districts are participating.

The programme, organised by the International School of Photonics and Center for Science in Society, Cusat, is being held under the International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL 2015), which aims to raise global awareness on the social, economic and developmental role of light and optical technologies.

Many eminent scholars from Cusat campus will be training and guiding the students participating in the Science Congress. Various exhibits on lights and technologies is also on display at the congress.

The main attraction of the fair is the live 3D simulator which displays 3D images in 360 degrees which can be seen by naked eyes. The 3-day camp will also include various entertainment programme for students. The students will also be able to experience the experiments which will be conducted during the program. The exhibition will be a great experience for the young master minds in science.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Kochi / by Express News Service / April 06th, 2016