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Lectures & Video Conferences In the past, IIST has seen some of the most famous and respected names visit and speak to the students about their life, experiences, subjects etc., deliver lectures on specialised topics, and inspire, motivate and stimulate the students to do something worthwhile for the country. ![]() These names include luminaries like Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, former President, and currently Chancellor of IIST, eminent scientist and educator Prof. Yash Pal, former Chairman, University Grants Commission, Prof. R Narasimha, chairman of the Engineering Mechanics Unit at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru, and the first Indian to ever go into outer space, Wing Cdr. (Retd.) Rakesh Sharma. This year, Conscientia brings you some very big names from industry as well as academia pertaining to budding and advanced fields of science and technology to deliver lectures and talks on interesting topics. Confirmed Speakers Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Former President, and currently Chancellor, IIST, Dr Kalam will inaugurate the festival and will share with the attendees his vast pool of knowledge and his pearls of wisdom. More... Dr Jill Tarter Director, Center for SETI Research, Dr Tarter will speak to us over Video Conference, about the question that has haunted us for years together, Are We Alone? More... Dr T Padmanabhan Professor and Dean of Core Academic Programs of the Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) at Pune, India, Dr Padmanabhan will unravel the mysteries of this universe for us. More... Awaiting Confirmation Dr K Kasturirangan Former Chairman, ISRO and currently Member of the Planning Commission, Dr Kasturirangan spearheaded India's space programme for more than 9 years.More... For queries and clarifications, contact the Workshops, Exhibitions and Lectures Team at wnl[at]conscientia[dot]co[dot]in |