Vikram A Sarabhai
Community Science Centre Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad – 380 009
Gujarat, India
Tel: +91-79-2630 2914,
6524 2006
E-mail: vascsc@gmail.com Welcome!
Science Express is a unique science exhibition on a 16-coach, fully AC train, traveling across India. This exhibition showcases cutting-edge research in Science. An Indo-German collaborative project; it was flagged off on 30 October 2007 by Honorable Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh and German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. This innovative exhibition has received an unprecedented response and created four National Records. During its three phases, till April 2010, it has been visited by over 51 lakh people, mostly students. So far, it has traveled over 50,000 km, covering 150 locations, during its 600 exhibition days.
This state-of-the-art mobile exhibition attempts to develop scientific temper amongst the masses and encourages students to pursue higher studies and careers in science. It hosts interactive exhibits developed by Max Planck Society, Germany; Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India and Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC), Ahmedabad. It also houses the ‘Joy of Science’ hands-on lab for conducting Science & Mathematics experiments, as well as exhibitions on Climate Change and India's heritage in Science & Technology.
Science Express Update
Welcome to the Science Express Update! Through this space, we will keep you updated on the happenings on Science Express. Here, we share our experiences of the exciting journey of the train across India. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome.
Valediction
Date: 16 June 2011 |
A valediction function was organized on the concluding day of Science Express Phase IV exhibition. The function was attended by the Science Express team and well-wishers. Mr. Rakesh Behal, DRM, Ahmedabad was the Chief Guest at the occasion. The dignitaries present on the occasion included Mr. Kartikeya Sarabhai, Chairman, Standing Committee, VASCSC; Mr. Chanchodia, Sr. DCM; Mr. Amit Kumar Gupta, Sr. DME; Mr. Chander Mohan, Director, NCSTC, Govt. of India and Mr. Dilip Surkar, Executive Director, VASCSC. The dignitaries imparted words of encouragement and congratulations to the team. The team members shared their special experiences they had while traveling with Science Express, following which, the team members were felicitated by the dignitaries. The valedictory concluded with a specially prepared film and presentation on ‘Science Express’. |
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Mr. Rakesh Behal, DRM, Ahmedabad addresses the gathering at the valediction | Mr. Kartikeya Sarabhai, Chairman, Standing Committee, VASCSC congratulates the team |
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Mr. Chander Mohan, Director, NCSTC narrates the story of Science Express | Mr. Dilip Surkar, Executive Director, VASCSC delivers the welcome note |
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17 June 2011
Station: Gandhinagar
State: Gujarat
Exhibition dates: 15.06.11 - 16.06.11
Visitors: 3689 |
The fourth phase of Science Express concluded at Gandhinagar which also coincided with the completion of 800 days of the exhibition since 30 October 2007. It was welcomed by students and teachers from Gandhinagar, in the presence of Mr. Chander Mohan, Director, NCSTC and Mr. Dilip Surkar, Executive Director, VASCSC. Mr. Rakesh Behal, Divisional Railway Manager, Ahmedabad Division and Mr. C. V. Som, IAS, Commissioner of Schools, Gujarat State also visited the Science Express. The Joy of Science lab received 1188 participants whereas 664 students participated in the Climate change platform activity. |
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The Science Express exhibition
welcomed at Gandhinagar | Students listen as a team member
explains the exhibition content |
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Mr. Rakesh Behal, DRM, Ahmedabad Division during his visit to the exhibition | Mr. C. V. Som, IAS, Commissioner of Schools, Gujarat visits Science Express |
15 June 2011
Station: Porbandar
State: Gujarat
Exhibition dates: 12.06.11 - 14.06.11
Visitors: 15888 |
The Science Express was welcomed at Porbandar by Mr. S. K. Mishra, Sr. Divisional Railway Manager, Bhavnagar Division. Mr. G. B. Joshi, Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer, Bhavnagar Division and Mr. Vimal Joshi, Station Manager, Porbandar Railway Station were also present at the welcome ceremony. The Joy of Science activities were popular among visitors and 1048 students performed experiments inside the lab. 1108 students participated in the Climate Change platform activity. 21 students participated in career counselling. |
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Mr. S. K. Mishra, Sr. DRM, Bhavnagar Division welcomes the Science Express | Participants observe an activity in the
Joy of Science lab |
14 June 2011
Station: Rajkot
State: Gujarat
Exhibition dates: 09.06.11 - 11.06.11
Visitors: 29452 |
The Science was welcomed at Rajkot by Mr. Vedpal, Divisional Railway Manager, Rajkot. Mr. Dilip Surkar, Executive Director, VASCSC was also present on the occasion. |
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Mr. Vedpal, DRM, Rajkot welcomes the
Science Express by cutting the ribbon | A team member interprets the contents
of a video clip for students |
The exhibition witnessed a huge rush of visitors at Rajkot. The Joy of Science lab activities were conducted with 2764 students. The Climate Change platform activity received 1946 students. 34 students were provided with career counseling. The Science Express team visited Modi School and conducted the Outreach Programme with 220 students. |
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Visitors vote for positive action
against Climate Change | A team member demonstrates a physics experiment for students |
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Climate Change platform activity in progress
at Rajkot railway station | A student attempts a puzzle given as a
part of platform activity |
11 June 2011
Station: Bhuj
State: Gujarat
Exhibition dates: 05.06.11 - 08.06.11
Visitors: 15834 |
The Science Express was welcomed by students of Maatruchaya High School in presence of Mr. H. L. Jonwal, Station Manager. The exhibition crossed 63 lakh visitors mark in its four phases. Science Express also celebrated World Environment Day by providing information on causes of global warming, preserving our earth system, and preventive measures for reducing global warming effect. The Joy of Science lab received 1437 participants whereas the Climate Change platform activity was conducted with 570 students. 97 students were counselled on Careers in Science. |
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Students and Mr. H. L. Jonwal, Station Manager, Bhuj welcome the Science Express | Students participate in Joy of Science lab facilitated by a team member |
10 June 2011
Station: Abu Road
State: Rajasthan
Exhibition dates: 04.06.11
Visitors: 3445 |
The Science Express was welcomed at Abu Road by Mr. Sanjay Arora, Dy. GM, North Western Railways, Jaipur. Mr. Suraj Prakash, Sr. DME, Abu Road, Diesel Shed and Mr. Leelaram Meena, Station Manager, Abu Road Railway Station were present on the occasion. The Joy of Science lab received 527 students whereas Climate Change platform activity received 157 students. |
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Mr. Sanjay Arora, Dy. GM, North Western Railways, Jaipur visits the Science Express | A team member interprets an exhibit for the visitors |
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