IIT Madras celebrates 10th edition of research scholars festival
India Today
An annual convention aimed at bringing together research scholars and encouraging the exchange of ideas, it is being conducted in hybrid mode between March 25 and April 25, 2022.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is celebrating the Research Scholars Festival between March 25 and April 25, 2022. This is the 10th edition of the annual Research Scholars Fest, which is aimed at bringing together research scholars and encouraging the free exchange of ideas and research interests.
The festival includes a series of lectures by eminent speakers, workshops, and hands-on learning. Expositions by startups and popular research labs, and a wide range of competitions to foster learning and inspiration among researchers are some highlights of the festival.
This fest hopes to boost the confidence of research scholars and let them explore careers after their research program. It also aims to help scholars upgrade their skills, gain exposure to unlimited opportunities, and pave the way for academic and industrial collaboration.
Speaking about the Research Scholars Festival, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “Life as a researcher will be memorable and have many takeaways for a lifetime.
I am very glad to be interacting with scholars at the offline edition of Research Scholars Fest after a long break. I believe that doors are opened now for a brighter future and I wish all the students a great career ahead.”
All events are freely accessible to the public, with this year featuring national and international participants. More than 50 events and 25 competitions were conducted besides several major summits.
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