Teacher's Workshop Programme

ISRO Centres in Kerala [Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU)] in collaboration with Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram are organizing a “Teacher’s Workshop”, for teachers of institutions (Engineering colleges, Science Colleges, Polytechnics and Industrial Training Institutes) across Kerala, Lakshadweep and Mahe.

The program intends to enrich the teachers through lectures related to World Space Week 2024 theme ‘Space and Climate Change’ & Indian Space Program. This also includes visits to various facilities at LPSC and IIST labs. This initiative aims to inspire teachers and empower them to cultivate scientific curiosity and deepen understanding about space science and technologies among students.

• Teacher's workshop is planned on 7^th October, 2024 from 08.30 AM to 05:00 PM at Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST), Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram.

• There are only limited seats available for the event. Institutions are requested to complete registration at the earliest and registration is based on first come first serve basis. However final selection of participants for the workshop will be the discretion of the organizing committee based on district/UT level representation.

• A formal letter of consent from the head of the institution with participating faculty members details shall be uploaded during registration and the same shall be produced while entering ISRO / IIST campuses.

• Confirmation e-mail from ISRO for participation will be sent to the selected participants by first week of October 2024.

• It is requested not to change the nomination once submitted. Any change in nomination (due to unavoidable circumstances) after initial registration shall be formally communicated to the ISRO focal points at the earliest but not later than 2^nd October.

• Participants shall carry valid photo ID proof (College ID/ Aadhaar/ Any valid document issued by State/Govt. of India) for verification purpose. Without this valid photo ID proof, participants will not be allowed to enter LPSC / IIST campuses.

• Travel expenses for the program shall be taken care by the participants. However, ISRO will make transport arrangements for the participants within Trivandrum city (pick- up/drop to the venue from specified boarding points including ISRO Guest House). The exact boarding points and time will be provided in the confirmation mail from ISRO.

• Accommodation shall be provided for outstation participants at ISRO guest house on prior request based on availability and on first come first serve basis.

• Due to the security reasons, electronic gadgets including mobile phones, laptops, cameras, pendrives etc. are not permitted inside LPSC & IIST premises. However, mobile phones alone shall be permitted to be deposited at the security point before entering LPSC campus.