NOBEL PRIZE SERIES Our CM needs to be congratulated for hosting Nobel Prize series In Goa for the first time., This should increase interest and curiosity in Science learning and teaching .After Raman the Nobel prize in Science has eluded us for too long., India today has advanced in Nuclear , space ,missile technology but yet to be bestowed this coveted honour .The teachers are the fulcrum to promote scientific temper and hence they themselves have to hunger and thirst for knowledge by self learning, The teacher is the one to identify the potential, direct and promote interest to satisfy curiosity of the students. The teaching of Science by non science graduates is an attempt to diminish interest and scientific temper. The availability of library books for reference, magazines, and internet should direct the students to seek knowledge by self effort and not merely transmit knowledge. The students should be motivated in critical thinking, analysis and questioning.,Science practicals in all classes at school level, laboratory attendants are pointers in right direction, if pursued seriously with intent. Science exhibitions at all levels must be annual feature. The Science Centre at Goa has to cater increasingly to curiosity and interest in science both of teachers ,It has to play a pro active role through seminars, debates, discourses. regular orientation courses, exhibitions, films, planned outreach to institutions to inculcate and motivate interest and curiosity in science subject, It must also continuously expand and upgrade its exhibits and communicate through a publication
Our Industries and Universities should be oriented towards research as part of their culture. Govt must encourage by way of admissible expenditure for rebate .Basic research not always gives immediate results, It propels students and academics on the path, It is quoted as make in India , must be linked to invent in India and so relevant The finest brains at Std XII seek admissions to Engineering, Medicines, Nursing, Pharmacology at all costs, Those that do not succeed track the basic science courses, which are fundamental for researcher with right aptitude. It would be honest to admit that best brains do not pursue basic science and must be encouraged and supported financially. The careers in basic sciences are not attractive in terms of remuneration and also social standing .One of my colleague who scored more than maximum marks at graduate level was directed towards nuclear research. Our local papers baring a few, have discourses buried briefly in inner pages, Full blooded publicity of the happenings, observation of Nobel laureates must find reporting to concertize the society as well This type of happenings must receive deserving publicity. Unfortunately the series is limited to focused groups without any general session to sustain interest Nelson Lopes Chinchinim