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Get set to dive into the exciting, hands-on workshops at ISF 2025! Spark your curiosity and immerse yourself in the thrill of experiential learning at the festival! From virtual reality to astrobiology, and from genomics to STEM careers, from proving mathematical theorems to studying the fascinating lives of ants, our workshops are all about making science more engaging and fun!

In order to participate in the workshops, please read the following guidelines for registration and attendance:

  1. Mandatory registration: All participants must register in order to attend the workshops. You can attend only after your participation has been confirmed by the workshop facilitators.
  2. Workshop Details: Scroll down the page to find detailed descriptions of the workshop content to help you decide which ones interest you.
  3. Registration Links: The registration link for each workshop is provided below its detailed description.
  4. Single-Day Attendance: Workshops offered on both days of the festival will cover the same content. Participants may register for only one day.
  5. Registering for multiple workshops: You may register for multiple workshops that interest you. 

Registrations are open now. Our workshops have limited seats only.

Crafting Your Science Career

Workshop Facilitators: Dr Karishma S. Kaushik, IndiaBioscience
Date and time: 11th January, 12:55 PM to 2:30 PM IST | 12th January,  12:30 PM to 2:05 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Masters, PhD
Maximum Seats: 75

This workshop offers master’s students and PhD researchers across STEM fields a interactive session to explore career options in science, align their personal strengths with professional goals, and develop essential career skills.

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Science Communication & Visual Storytelling through Comics, and Infographics

Workshop Facilitators: Dr Adarsh Thakkar and Harshini Anand, LazyLeafLabs
Date and time: 11th January, 2:55 PM to 4:30 PM IST | 12th January, 2:20 PM to 3:55 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? High school and above
Maximum Seats:  30

Step into the world of visual storytelling and learn how to turn complex scientific ideas into captivating comics, and infographics!

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Lean-ing into Maths

Workshop Facilitators: Gaurav Chandan and Vivek Rajesh Joshi, IISER Pune
Date and time: 12th January, 10:50 AM to 12:25 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Anyone with a 10th grade understanding of mathematics
Maximum Seats: 30

Curious about the future of mathematics? Join an interactive workshop on theorem proving, a rapidly emerging field where computation meets proof verification —no prior experience required!

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Marching with ants: Learning field biology with a true social animal

Workshop Facilitators: Anwesha Acharjee and Rohan Sarkar, Qoutuhaul, IISER Kolkata
Date and time: 11th January, 12:55 PM to 2:30 PM IST 
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Anyone interested in understanding the scientific process of studying animal behavior
Maximum Seats: 30

Enter the  fascinating world of ants and animal behaviour. Learn the methods behavioural scientists use to study animal behaviour. No technical background is required—just curiosity and enthusiasm!

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Use of Virtual Reality (VR) and Interactive Digital Twins as Enablers for

Effective Learning and Training

Workshop Facilitators: Dr Sunil Shah and Dr. Barun Chakraborty, ModeliCon InfoTech LLP
Date and time: 11th January, 11:15 AM to 12:50 PM IST | 12th January, 10:50 AM to 12:25 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Primarily targeted towards Final/Pre-final Year students of engineering or sciences, early-career engineers, faculty members from academic institutes, and consultants engaged in training and skill-building.
Maximum Seats: 30

This workshop will explore the transformative potential of Virtual Reality (VR) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies in the fields of skill-building and training.

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Astrobiology and Astronaut Workshop: Understanding Life here and beyond!

Workshop Facilitator: Subhajit Hazra, Sibsankar Palit, and Swathipriya D.G., LIFE-To & Beyond Foundation
Date and time: 11th January, 11:15 AM to 12:50 PM IST | 12th January, 10:50 AM to 12:25 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Classes 11 and 12 and undergraduates
Maximum Seats: 30

Embark on a journey through the captivating worlds of astrobiology and astronaut health in this interactive workshop designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of explorers. 

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Exploring Science through Theatre, TIFR Hyderabad

Workshop Facilitator: Srushti Chipde, TIFR Hyderabad
Date and time: 11th January, 11:15 AM to 12:35 PM IST | 12th January, 10:50 PM to 12:25 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Anyone interested in science theatre
Maximum Seats: 30

Discover how the power and universal allure of theatre can transform the way we express, experience and understand scientific concepts in this unique workshop by the Science Media Centre, TIFR Hyderabad!

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Chip-Chop into the Future: A Hands-On Organ-on-Chip Workshop

Workshop Facilitators: Tejaswini Dhurde and Goutami Priyadarshini Nayak, Centre for Predictive Human Model Systems, AIC-CCMB, Hyderabad
Date and time: 11th January, 2:55 PM to 4:30 PM IST | 12th January, 2:20 PM to 3:55 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Geared towards high school and bachelors students, but we encourage all who are interested to apply
Maximum Seats: 30

Attend this workshop to understand how miniaturized models of organs are created using Organ on Chip Technology (OoC) and how it has a tremendous impact on the advancement of biomedical research.

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Deep Dive Into Omics Approach: The Era Of Precision Medicine

Workshop Facilitators: Chitrarpita Das, PDX Research Labs LLP
Date and time: 12th January, 12:30 PM to 2:05 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Anyone passionate about how genomics is shaping the future of healthcare and science
Maximum Seats: 30

Step into the forefront of biomedical innovation with this hands-on workshop exploring the power of genomics in the age of precision medicine! Learn about the methods and technologies used in genomics research and its applications in developing personalised medicine.

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Synthetic Biology 101 Workshop

Workshop Facilitators: Hana Lukman and Parvathy Venkateswaran, International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM)
Date and time: 11th January, 11:15 AM to 12:50 PM IST | 12th January, 2:20 PM to 3:55 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? High school, Bachelors, Masters, PhDs and others
Maximum Seats: 30

Dive into the fascinating world of Synthetic Biology (SynBio) at this engaging workshop. From creating biosensors to developing gene circuits and biomanufacturing tools, learn how SynBio offers innovative solutions in agriculture, healthcare, and energy!

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Reimagining Representation: A Workshop on Debiasing Data for an Inclusive Future.

Workshop Facilitators: Siddhi Gupta and Dr Payal Sharma, Utrecht University
Date and time: 11th January, 2:55 PM to 4:30 PM IST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Who can attend? Entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs (Bachelors, Masters, PhDs and others)
Maximum Seats: 30

How can we combat data bias and ensure inclusive representation in the era of Artificial Intelligence? Through hands-on activities, reflection, and generative AI tools, explore how to create equitable digital portrayals!

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