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 will cover the different aspects of the Navagraha Gems and their effects on health. Navagraha Gems are about the nine gems ruled by… 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
The awareness program on water organized on 22ND March 2018 – the World Water Day at the National Film Archive of India’s auditorium (NFAI), Pune was as a grand success. The program aimed at building awareness about the importance of… Continue Reading
Three exciting days, an event to remember and cherish, first time in Pune and probably in India. A quiz devoted entirely to Earth Sciences. Keenly contested and sincerely applauded. Meticulously planned and brilliantly executed – from the preparation of questions… Continue Reading
CERG under its ‘Geoscience for All” initiative conducted a Geo Workshop for young geoscience enthusiasts in the Kering Hospital Compounds on 18th Jan ’18. The primary objective of such workshops is to make learning simple, effective and fun creating a… Continue Reading
The 31st of Dec 2018. Early Sunday morning saw a motley group of excited school children climbing a hill and collecting white stones (minerals). Their first introduction to the wonderful world of rocks and minerals. – a ‘very hands on’ … Continue Reading