Shraddha did her Integrated Masters in Science at IISER Pune through the flagship BS-MS dual degree course with an interdisciplinary background. Her Master’s thesis was in Micropaleobiology exploring evolution and adaptations in paleo stress-induced environments at IIT Bombay. Apart from Paleontology, she has worked in Natural product synthesis lab and Cell adhesion lab. She recognises and believes in implementing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to problem solving and hence found interest in science communication and outreach. Shraddha joined Smt. Indrani Balan Science Activity Centre right after its inception as a science communicator and also makes scientific illustrations. She has conducted several workshops for students and teachers, created video resources and scientific content related to school curriculum, in collaboration with Pratham Digital, Tata Technologies’ STEP for STEM programme, North Western University’s CT-STEM, IIT-CCL, University of Glasgow, MKCL and VIgyan Prasar. She is a certified Royal Society of Chemistry’s Teacher Developer since 2019 and works as a passionate STEM Educator.

Shivani completed her Master of Engineering in E&Tc from Pune University. She has Industrial Experience in the Power generation unit in GSECL and Teaching experience in ATL tinkering lab and Coordinate to execute projects with School students as well as Engineering college students. Shivani is interested in STEM education related to technological perspective along with Teachers & Students.She is a Woman Chair of ISHRAE technical society of HVAC and refrigeration system where organised many technical talks related to the field of technology and woman entrepreneurship.

She has completed M.Sc. and M.Phil. in Electronic Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She is interested in STEM education, active learning strategies/lesson planning based on activities, and research fields. She has 2 years of experience in the research field on piezo-resistors in the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) and 4 years of experience as a science educator in IUCAA as well as IISER Outreach.

Jahida has completed Master’s of science in physics from Pune University and also B. Ed from women's University. She has worked in Agastya international foundation for 2.5 year as an instructor. Before that she was teaching physics to junior and senior college. I am Interested in teacher training, hands-on activities and experiential learning.

Mohammad Taquee has completed M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and B.Ed, From Kurukshetra University and Maharishi Dayanand University.He has completed various other training courses from NCERT and CBSE. He has worked in Eklavya Foundation for more than 2 years. His professional interests focus on STEM Education, Teacher training, and Content designing.He has published various research papers for Hands on Minds on learning. He was honoured with the REX Karmaveer Chakra Award for the best work in Tribal areas of Maharashtra for his contributions to science education.

After completing her master's degree in Organic Chemistry from SP College,Pune Aparna has established a strong foundation in Chemistry and conducted research at prestigious institutions such as the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) in Pune and the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien) in Austria. Over the past eight years, she has dedicated her time to developing science workshops that encourage students to engage in hands-on construction and design activities, fostering their creativity and tinkering abilities. She has collaborated with various organizations, including Eklavya NGO, Ahilyadevi School, Jnana Prabodhini, Science Education Initiative (SEI), Science Park, PCMC, Turiya lab, Goethe Institute, Deepak Foundation, and Pratham Educational Foundation, to enhance the quality of science education in predominantly PMC and PCMC schools.

Akshay has completed M.SC. in Physics from Savitribai Phule university Pune. He is having work experience with Agastya International Foundation for 10 years as a instructor. He is interested in making Low cost models in Science & Math's also interested in "TODO-FODO-JODO type of working. He conducted various offline and online teacher training programs in Science and Math's.

Sujeet has received his Master’s in Physics and Bachelors in Education from Pune University. He has worked with various organizations like Science for All, STEM learning and Kendriya Vidyalaya as a teacher and teacher trainer. Sujeet is interested in interacting with students, communicate Science and STEM education

Her career is driven by curiosity and passion for learning. She earned her Bachelors and Master's degrees in zoology (oceanography) from the University of Mumbai, as well as a Bachelors in education. She is an avid learner who keeps up with technological changes as well as a novice astronomer and photographer. She has also worked at MAD SCIENCE. She has been actively participating in numerous skill development courses in the educational industry.She has been teaching biology, primarily zoology, at the college level as an Assistant Professor for over 7 years. She was also educating postgraduate students on biodiversity, wildlife conservation and management. She is a career counselor who has guided students from middle school to college.

Rohit has completed his B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has work experience in Pratham Education Foundation as a Mathematics trainer. He was working on the development and execution of different teaching strategies like cooperative learning with the highschool students as well as designing TLM in Pratham.

Vaishnavee is a dedicated professional with a Masters degree in Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management from Garware college, Pune University. She currently serves as a teaching fellow at iRISE, IISER Pune. Vaishnavee has made significant contributions to the field. Her research focus was the ghost crab she has recorded  and two new crab species on the West coast of Maharashtra, Her study on owls in collaboration with WRCS has resulted in a published book on owl diet. With 7 years of teaching experience, she has imparted knowledge at institutions such as Dr. Patki's Biology Academy and B N Bandodkar College, Thane, further enriching her profile. She was also educating postgraduate students on biodiversity, animal conservation, and management. She is a career counselor who has guided students from middle school to college.

As a dedicated STEM Educator with over 8 years of enriching teaching experience, I am passionate about fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

CBSE Physics Topper in 12th grade and PM Scholarship. I hold a BSc degree (Life Sciences) from Osmania University, Hyderabad, and an MSC (Life Sciences) from Central University of Gujarat. In 2019, I was named Creative Person of the Year at Central University of Gujarat.  Research trainee at the Industrial Biotech Training Program(IBTP) by Gujarat State Biotechnological Mission(GSBTM) at Prerana Bio innovations Pvt Ltd. 

Teaching Associate at DY PATIL International University Pune in the Bioengineering and Biosciences Department. Project Associate, STEM READY project at IISER Pune Science Activity Centre, Additionally, my linguistic prowess spans multiple regional languages as well as two foreign languages, facilitating effective cross-cultural communication and understanding. 

Beyond the classroom, I embrace an active and adventurous lifestyle, with a penchant for sports and games. Traveling fuels my curiosity and broadens my horizons. I am committed to nurturing the next generation of critical thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators, empowering them to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Pankaj is a highly motivated and experienced zoologist with a Master's degree and Bachelor of Education from University of Mumbai. He has teaching experience at the Kendriya Vidyalaya and Abhinav College, and  also worked as a Programs Implementation Associate at STEM Learning. In his previous roles, He has  developed and delivered engaging and informative lessons on a variety of science topics to students of all ages.He is passionate about using his knowledge and skills to inspire and educate others about the natural world.

Shubhangi has completed a Master of Science in Botany from Pune University and also earned a B.Ed from BAMU University. She has also completed a Software Testing course. With over 5.2 years of experience, she has been working extensively with Agastya International Foundation. Additionally, she has worked as a teacher at Priarshani International School. Shubhangi is interested in developing a low-cost model similar to 'West of Best'. She is passionate about engaging with students and participating in activities.

Pallavi obtained her Master's degree in Organic Chemistry from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She was one among the quartet of candidates shortlisted for the prestigious University Gold Medalist accolade. Subsequently, she commenced her research journey at the National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) in Pune. Transitioning to the Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre in Ahmedabad, she actively engaged students in interactive, hands-on activities. Developing a passion for science education outreach, she discovered her ability to connect with a broader audience and pursued opportunities for societal impact. Apart from her academic pursuits, Pallavi demonstrates enthusiasm for sports and enjoys trekking.

A scientist specializing in interdisciplinary chemistry, motivated by the idea of bridging diverse international scientific communities and industries for global advancement of science and education. Also interested in connecting science and technology with people via storytelling.
A proven experience in effectively communicating science to a variety of audiences, in international collaborations in research projects, and in managing complex projects within an academic context.

Suman, a Master's in Education, has more than 11 years of progressive work experience in handling programs of Development sectors. He is facilitating School outreach programs and teachers capacity building in Bihar. He has Tata Institute of Social Science program “Constructive Teaching and Learning with Technology '' certification for content development and teachers training in hybrid mode. He has supported in conceptualizing, designing, roll out and monitoring of various Samagra Shiksha intervention in Bihar such as- Curriculum and academic program for teachers capacity building, Students Learning Enhancement, Rashtriya Aavishkaar Abhiyaan, STEM Education, NIPUN Bharat implementation in schools of Bihar. He is good at building alliances and facilitating the program implementation with coordination of state and district government officials. His strength lies in execution of projects in timeline with active stakeholder participation.

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Neeraja Dashaputre completed her undergraduate studies in chemical technology from Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. During her doctoral studies in organic chemistry at University of Maryland, USA, she recognized her love for teaching and completed the University Teaching and Learning Program. She later worked as a faculty at Claremont University, USA and is currently a Principal Technical Officer (Education) at IISER Pune. She has keen interest in developing inquiry based pedagogy for teaching chemistry. She loves participating in various science workshops as a workshop trainer and interacting with students and teachers alike.

Asim Auti has been teaching science at UG level for the past 10+ years. He is a Biologist by training. He has taught various branches of biology at the college level and has been a part of curriculum designing for SPPU affiliated colleges. He is a content creator and trainer for school and undergraduate level teacher development programmes.

He believed in science education without 'subject' boundaries, and enjoys studying biology from molecular to ecosystem levels. He has a keen interest in developing and implementing various pedagogical tools centered on Active Learning classrooms. He was a National Academies Education Fellow in the Life Sciences 2013-14 by the National Academies USA.

He has been part of diverse workshops and conferences organized by CoESME at IISER Pune, and others for educators and learners. He is a member of IISER Pune outreach team since 2019 and works as a Coordinator of MS-DEED programme for UG teachers in collaboration with Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (MSFDA).

Dr. Mungi has completed his Ph.D. from IISER Pune in the field of Astrobiology, focusing on the origin of life aspects of it. During his Ph.D., he worked on how information-containing molecules such as RNA may have formed on early Earth in the absence of enzymes. They have published their findings as research papers in several international journals. After completing his Ph.D., he joined the IISER Pune Science Activity Centre (SAC) as a Project Coordinator. Established under the Centre of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education, at SAC they design hands-on science activities and models from readily available materials and conduct workshops on how to use these models to understand various scientific concepts better. He has conducted sessions regarding the incorporation of hands of activities in the curriculum in schools and colleges. They document these activities in the form of videos and graphical manuals which is available in the public domain.

With a masters degree in Physics and a B.Ed, Ashok has been popularising science activities among students, teachers, and the general public for the past 25 years. Along with 3500 hands-on workshops in India as well as abroad, he and his team have made ~1400 educational videos on low-cost science, with over 98 million views. Ashok has been involved in setting up and running the SAC at IISER Pune since its inception in 2017.

After completing M.Sc. in Physics from VNIT, Nagpur and teaching for over 3 years in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ankish  joined IISER Pune in 2019. He coordinates various outreach programmes at SAC and develops low cost classroom teaching tools.

Currently, he is deeply engaged in developing low-cost interactive science toys that can be used to teach science in an participative and hands-on way. The objective is to strengthen teaching and learning of science & mathematics through these simple toys and hands-on activities, which students can build and experiment with.