In a historic collaboration, Invertis University proudly announces its selection as a nodal centre for the prestigious "Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)" programme, conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the esteemed Chancellor, Dr. Umesh Gautam Mayor Bareilly, and facilitated by the Nodal Coordinator, Dr. Avadhesh Sharma under the guidance of Dean Academic Prof. R.K. Shukla.
Introduction
ISRO has an active space science programme that covers various domains of space science research including Planetary science and exploration, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Heliophysics / Sun-Earth interaction, Atmospheric science, and also research driven by Microgravity platforms arising as part of the new human space programme. Under the expanding programs in space sciences, ISRO encourages greater participation from academia, for generating human resources in space science and technology, expanding the user base of the space exploration mission data, and fostering an ecosystem to facilitate active participation of the students in space science and technology research. In view of this, the Science Programme Office, ISRO HQ in association with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO, Dehradun initiated the online training programme “Space science and Technology Awareness Training (START)“in 2023. START is an introductory level online training in space science and technology for the under-graduate and post-graduate students of science and technology. Space science and Technology Awareness Training (START) 2024 programme will be conducted during April-May 2024. In this connection, ISRO solicits Expression of Interest to host Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) -2024 in educational institutes/Universities/Colleges within India who are offering UG /PG courses in physical sciences and technology.
Objectives
The main objective of the training programme is to attract the youngsters to the fields of space science and technology. The training modules will comprise introductory level topics on various verticals of space science and technology. In addition to these, there will be sessions on Indian space exploration programme and research opportunities.
Link for registration:
https://elearning.iirs.gov.in/edusatregistration/student