Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre

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]

Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre
AbbreviationVASCSC or CSC
Formation1966
FounderVikram Sarabhai
TypeNGO
Legal statusNot-for-profit Organization registered as Society
PurposeSTEM Education
HeadquartersAhmedabad
Location
Chairman
K Kasturirangan
Executive Director
Dilip Surkar
Websitewww.vascsc.org

Associated Scientists

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Activities

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  • 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

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  • Laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Electronics, Computers, Astronomy, Model Rocketry, Emerging Technologies)
 

Major Projects

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Awards and Recognitions

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References

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  1. ^ "Kids explore new world at science fest - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Recognising Marvels Of Science - AhmedabadMirror". The Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  3. ^ About Retrieved on 2022-12-30.
  4. ^ Mahatma Award 2023 Winners
  5. ^ HCL Enterprise (1 March 2020). HCL Grant 2020 Finalist (Education) - Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre. Retrieved 2 June 2024 – via YouTube.