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Over five engaging days, students are set to immerse themselves in competitive challenges, problem-solving, and scientific discovery as we honour the legacy of India\u2019s greatest scientific minds.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A week where science steps out of the lab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The spirit of inquiry takes centre stage as National Science Week 2026 begins at the Design Thinking Lab, transforming it into a vibrant space of ideas, energy, and experimentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebration opens with \u2018Science on the Spot\u2019- an impromptu speech challenge that tests students\u2019 ability to break down scientific concepts with clarity and confidence. The campus then transitions from words to visuals with \u2018Digital Poster Presentation &#8211; Poster without Paper.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students choose scientific themes such as women in science, the physics behind everyday devices, research pathways, emerging technologies, sustainability, and scientific laws in daily life. They deliver quick, thought-provoking insights while designing digital posters using tools like Canva, PowerPoint, and Google Slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented through smart boards, projectors, and digital platforms, the event becomes a high-energy stage where students bridge complex theory with creative execution. It\u2019s fast, spontaneous, and full of perspective, a reminder that science is not confined to formulas, but powered by fearless thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Science in action, logic and creativity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the week unfolds, science moves from presentation to participation. In \u2018Solve it Smart,\u2019 teams gear up for a science problem sprint, tackling real-life challenges provided instantly by faculty coordinators Dr Motahar S K, Dr M. Vijayalakshmi, and Dr M. R Selvaraj. With problem statements revealed live, the activity sharpens analytical thinking, collaboration, and solution-oriented creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The momentum continues with the science reel contest, inviting students to transform complex scientific ideas into 60\u201390 second short videos using only their mobile devices. Shot and submitted digitally, these reels bring science into the language of today, concise, visual, and impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrating National Science Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The week culminates on 28 February marking the National Science Day, bringing together a series of interactive engagements that encourage students to think, question, create, and collaborate. 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