The Geoweek 2019…. Third year running, and open for four days this time. Once again, a big success. It was indeed a resounding success with over 300 school children and many others participating and attending the various events. Increased awareness… Continue Reading
After a hugely successful and hectic Geolab 2019, the team at CERG decided to hit the field. On Sunday 1st September 2019, the tired but very enthusiastic team headed out towards the hills near Pune to unwind and observe some… Continue Reading
After the grand success of Geoweek 2017, 2018 and other learning events over the last two years, the Centre for Education & Research in Geosciences (CERG), organized the Geolab 2019, an Inter-school Earth Science Project competition. This year Geolab was organized… Continue Reading
Water is a scarce natural resource. As we all know that even though 71% of land is covered by water, only about 2.5% of the total water available on earth is fresh water and can be used for human consumption.… Continue Reading
After the very successful Geo-week 2018 celebration, the Centre for Education & Research in Geosciences, Pune conducted the 2nd edition of the Earth science based Inter-School Quiz contest – GEOQUEST 2019 under its ‘Geoscience for All’ initiative. “Geoscience for All’… Continue Reading
“Earth Science Education – A design thinking approach” workshop. Another milestone in our journey. A learning workshop designed from scratch by CERG incorporating globally established and time-tested pedagogical principles and the more recent approach of Design Thinking. The “Earth science… Continue Reading
The Geoweek 2018….. Once again, a big success, and a bigger and a more resounding success. With over 600 school children and over a 1000 other participating, it was indeed a resounding success. Increased participation, increased awareness and an increasing… Continue Reading
International Workshop on FOSS4G for Digital & Skill India The Center of Excellence in Geoinformatics (COE-FOSS4G) hosted an International Workshop on Free & Open Source Solutions for Geoinformatics (FOSS4G) for Digital & Skill India on17-18 August 2018 at I2IT, Hinjewadi,… Continue Reading
INTERACTIVE TALK & DISCUSSION – NAVAGRAHA GEMS AND HEALTH After a short summer break, we organised another Gem, a talk on Gemstones. This talk covered the different aspects of the Navagraha Gems and their effects on health. Navagraha Gems are about the nine gems ruled… Continue Reading
Screening of TERRA – THE MOVIE a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day… Continue Reading