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Ideal Supervisors: the good, the bad and the truth

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      "The best teacher is one who is genuinely excited by learning not just transmitting facts, but inspiring curiosity." - Richard Feynman      Imagine that you've finally done something you've always wanted to, like winning a race you've been preparing for since childhood, aced your career when nobody believed in you, and maybe climbed Mount Everest, which is impossible for everyone to do. Yayyy!! So now you turn around to call the people you love, the ones who always stuck by you or the good old teacher who laid the foundation of it all. A teacher/guide is extremely monumental is shaping life, with every effort, the results compound into a brighter future. likewise, a bad guide/teacher is also a grave affecter of all things life. stalling the general progress or even delaying what should have been. Any negative through someone who is supposed to foster you, does not always have a silver lining.       Through this, some suggestions on...
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Indian STEM education and the need for stronger Roots

 Indian STEM education and the need for stronger Roots Despite his love for science and optimistic goals, Akshay oftentimes finds himself dumbfounded by school lessons, a struggle shared by countless students trapped in traditional, textbook-heavy education systems Imagine a classroom where complex and fundamental processes like gene regulation are being taught, and you understand nothing. To deny FOMO, you just nod your head in agreement, and the class ends. This not-so-unique situation, where a student can't grasp important topics due to poor translation and pedagogical practices, is what our dear Akshay is going through. Akshay is a 10th grader who loves biology and physics. He hopes to be a scientist and, inspired by many superhero movies, aspires to make a pollution-free world via synthetic bacteria. Despite his love for science and optimistic goals, he oftentimes finds himself dumbfounded by the school lessons, which focus on traditional and textbook-heavy explanations. Most ...
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How to : Indian Academy of Sciences Summer fellowship (IAS SRFP)

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IAS SRFP – My Experience and How You Can Win It Too Being a life science graduate in India has its fair share of challenges. By challenges, I mean the lack of good opportunities, limited career options, a regressive academic system, insufficient funding, and, of course, the modest income prospects. Still, there are ways to enjoy the process, one such being the Summer Fellowship by the Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc-SRFP). The lack of information and the gatekeeping around this wonderful initiative can feel like a disservice. This fellowship may not be life-changing for everyone, but it does offer a significant stepping stone. I was fortunate to win it twice, though I accepted it only during my master’s. This blog aims to share a blueprint on maximizing your selection chances and making the most of it after being shortlisted. For starters, the fellowship offers ₹12,500 for two months (if you’re a student), covers all travel expenses (TA bill), and provides a chance to visit, network, ...
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