| Igniting Aspirations: IIT Jammu hosts students from GDC Kargil, Ladakh | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 12: The Outreach Section of the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu facilitated an academic visit by approximately 41 B.Sc. second-year students from Government Degree College (GDC), Kargil, belonging to the disciplines of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Physics. The visit aimed to familiarize students with research activities, laboratory facilities, and higher education opportunities at the Institute.
During the visit, students explored the Physics Laboratory and the undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories of the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE). The laboratory engineers explained the functioning of the equipment, provided details about their applications, and addressed the students' queries, giving them valuable insights into the Institute's research environment and laboratory facilities.
An interactive session was conducted by Dr. Vivek Raina, faculty, department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Jammu. He discussed future prospects in master's programmes and research, addressing students' queries through an engaging question-and-answer session. Responding to a student's question, Dr. Raina emphasized that opportunities often emerge from the situations one encounters and encouraged students to aim high and pursue their aspirations with determination. He also shared his email address and invited students to contact him for further academic guidance.
Prof. Meenakshi Rajeev, Dean, Outreach and Skill Development, IIT Jammu, also interacted with the students, encouraging them to turn their hardships and challenges into opportunities for growth. She urged them to remain focused on their goals and explore available academic and research avenues. Considering the winter conditions and academic calendar in Kargil, she encouraged the students to undertake internships at IIT Jammu during their winter vacation to gain practical exposure and research experience.
The visit provided students with an opportunity to interact with faculty members, explore laboratory facilities, and gain insights into research-oriented careers and higher education pathways.
The initiative reflects IIT Jammu's commitment to strengthening academic outreach and expanding educational opportunities for students, particularly those from remote and geographically challenging regions. The visit was facilitated by the Outreach Section under the leadership of Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu; Prof. Meenakshi Rajeev, Dean, Outreach and Skill Development; and Dr. Sameer Kumar Sarma Pachalla, Associate Dean, Outreach. |
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