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Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
is taking many initiatives towards improving the quality of science
and engineering education in the country, and also towards
attracting and retaining the bright young talents in active
scientific research.
In this context, a one-day meet (AIM-2007) is
being organised at Kalpakkam on Friday, October 12, 2007 for the
academia. The meet will focus on reinforcing the existing
collaborations, and on identifying new enabling partners in India’s
march towards its cherished vision of becoming a global leader in
sodium cooled fast breeder reactor and associated fuel cycle
technologies by 2020 AD.
The day’s programme would include a
brainstorming session with Dr Baldev Raj, distinguished scientist
and director, IGCAR, laboratory visits, one-on-one interaction with
their chosen scientists, panel discussion for formulating the
roadmap to take the initiatives further.
The opportunities are infinite for those committed active
researchers from the academic world who dare to be different, and
are keen to take on the challenges and also contribute significantly
to our national mission.
AIM-2007 provides an excellent platform to showcase the expertise of
academics and the infrastructural strengthens of their institutions.
They can also present their project proposals for joint venture in
science and engineering disciplines relevant to IGCAR’s mission and
vision.
The centre with its state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure
together with the enviable intellectual assets, offers a unique
conducive ambiance for pursuing world-class R&D and for realising
one’s dreams. The opportunities are infinite for those committed
active researchers from the academic world who dare to be different,
and are keen to take on the challenges and also contribute
significantly to our national mission. A compact team of researchers
with keen commitment, good track of research and promising problems
for exploration will be short-listed for participation in AIM-2007.
Duly filled-in registration requests in the prescribed format along
with their intent of participation should reach the office of the
Department of Atomic Energy, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic
Research Technical Coordination & Public Awareness Cell, Shastri
Bhavan, Chennai - 600 006, by Wednesday, October 3, 2007.
No registration or participation fee or TA/DA is payable. IGCAR will
organise exclusive transport facility between Chennai and Kalpakkam,
breakfast, tea and special lunch for the guests on October 12. More
details can be had from the website
www.igcar.gov.in
R Rangaraj
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