CBS Science Club

Abstract: The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the largest particle physics experiment conducted to date, where energy can be converted into matter to see what kind of new particles might show up. This was used to find the Higgs boson in 2012, and it could also be the first experiment to produce dark matter on Earth. But what exactly happens in this experiment?

About the speaker: Dr. Nish*ta Desai is a particle physicist. After completing her PhD from Harish Chandra Research Institute in Allahabad, she has worked at CERN and at Universities in the UK, France and Germany before joining TIFR in Mumbai. She has recently left her position at TIFR and joined industry.

Open Mic (12.02.2024)
Thanks to everyone for being a part of the evening!
We're proud of Anindya Priyadarshini (from Fourth year, Chemistry batch) for starting a conversation around mental health. We've a long way to go in the direction of mental health positivity and it's gratifying to see someone take that initial step!

We'll see you all soon for the upcoming Rendezvous in March!

Abstract: "One of buzz words of our time is sustainability! But undertaking sustainability as a guiding principle in life is easier said than done! This talk/interaction will focus on how an individual or a group of people can reflect on their actions when it comes to sustainability, in context of traveling. Though this context may seem specific, it addresses a range of issues that go beyond just tourism. It will discuss the conundrums, implications and uncertainties involved with our thoughts and actions when we decide to walk the path of sustainability. Along side this discussion, I will also shed light on how these experiences shape my research at HBCSE."

About the speaker: Adithi is a Scientific Officer with the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai. She is a nature enthusiast and her love for nature has taken her across the length and breadth of India, working with various local and national organizations, state forest departments, NGOs and initiatives. Her volunteering has included radio-tracking King Cobras, carrying out transect-surveys to estimate Tiger-prey population, photo-documentation of herpetofauna, bird-surveys, plateau surveys, education projects etc.
She runs a nature blog called Earthly Notes and has extensively published pedagogical and popular articles on environment education.
Her recently published storybook, The Poopy Path is an exploration of the wild with a different perspective. Copies of this book have been made available at CBS library and we encourage you to read it whenever you get a chance.

Thank you everyone for joining in for the session!
We hope to see you again!