Report on Foldscope Workshop
IEEE Foldscope Workshop at St. George Balikagram: Inspiring Scientific Curiosity through Innovative Tools
On October 6, 2024, the IEEE Power and Energy Society Student Branch Chapter hosted the IEEE Foldscope Workshop at St. George Balikagram, in collaboration with Bhumi NGO, the IEEE Education Society, the IEEE Pune Section. This event was part of a series celebrating IEEE Day and the 140th anniversary of IEEE, aiming to inspire curiosity and passion for science through the innovative Foldscope, a portable, paper-based microscope. The workshop featured an informative presentation on the Foldscope’s design and capabilities, emphasizing its magnification of up to 2,000x and its accessibility for scientific inquiry in remote areas.
Participants engaged in hands-on activities, where they prepared slides and observed specimens, enhancing their practical understanding of microscopy. An open forum followed, allowing attendees to share observations and discuss the Foldscope’s applications in education and community health. The event successfully highlighted the importance of innovative tools in sparking curiosity and fostering a love for science. We extend our gratitude to Bhumi NGO, the IEEE Education Society, the IEEE Pune Section, and the Leadership Summit for their support. The IEEE Power and Energy Society Student Branch Chapter looks forward to planning more events that celebrate IEEE's legacy and inspire future generations.
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- Date: 06 Oct 2024
- Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
- All times are (UTC+05:30) Chennai
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Siddhesh Malekar
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Biography:
Siddhesh Malekar is the Chair of the IEEE Student Branch at RSCOE (Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering) and is very active in taking students to engineering, technology, and social work. He has conducted various workshops, seminars, and community service initiatives aimed at enhancing technical knowledge and social issues during his tenure. He engages his peers in collaborative projects that integrate academic learning with practical applications and community outreach to further empower his peers. His commitment to the IEEE community and social work reflects what inspires him-to inspire the engineers and leaders of the future, socially responsible, and influential in creating positive change within their communities.
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Address:Dehu, , Pune, Maharashtra, India
Ritish Guttedar
Biography:
Ritish Guttedar is the treasurer for the IEEE Student Branch at RSCOE and Chair for the IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter, located at Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering. Along with his duties of being in leadership roles, Ritish is a Bhumi NGO volunteer as well. Ritish Guttedar involves himself in various social initiations regarding community development and education while working with the organization. His commitment to social responsibility and technical excellence underlines his commitment to engineering for a well-rounded approach while promoting community service. Through this engagement, Ritish tries to inspire his peers and encourage them to contribute to the society positively while at the same time enhancing their technical skills in the power and energy field.
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Address:Ashok Nagar, Tathawade, Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India, 411033
Nikhil Chaware
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Nikhil Chaware is a Vice Chair of the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Student Branch Chapter at RSCOE (Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering). In this position, he has been very active in the organization of events and initiatives that enhance knowledge and innovation in the field of power and energy. Nikhil is an avid social worker who actively participates in a wide variety of community service projects that aimed at uplifting underprivileged sections of society. He believes that engineers should be catalysts for positive change and make it happen through both technical excellence and social responsibility. Nikhil inspires fellow students to engage equally in both pursuit of academics and community development through the efforts the student leadership gives in volunteering.
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Address:Ashok Nagar, Tathawade, Pimpri Chinchwad, India, 411033
Thank you for taking part in the IEEE Foldscope Workshop and for staying associated with us to generate passion for science and innovation. Very special thanks are extended to our partners-Bhumi NGO, IEEE Education Society, and IEEE Pune Section-for valuable support from them. Through this we are jointly able to generate a bright future for those potential scientists and educators.