DARWIN YEAR, Bangalore
July 25, 2009
The Darwin year programme was organised at Raman Research Institute by the Bangalore Unit of BSS on 25th July, 2009 on the occasion of 150th year of publication of "The Origin of Species" and 200th birth anniversary of Sir. Charles Darwin. High School, College Students and interested scholars from across the state participated in the programme. There were sessions on "Evolution in the Microbial world" by Prof. S. Mahadevan, MRDG Department, IISc, "Revolutions in the Evolutionary Thought: Darwin and After" by Dr. Renee M. Borges, IISc, "Charles Darwin - Life and Values" by Smt. K. S. Rajani, Convener, Bangalore Unit, BSS, ... | read more
Objectives of Breakthrough
- Popularizing science among people and creation of a scientific awareness
- Disseminating modern scientific ideas and inventions
- Promoting an integrated approach to scientific problems
- Providing exposure to the life and struggle of the great scientists and humanists
- Providing a forum for cultivation of the history and philosophy of science