A Presentation on " I Love Crystals and Crystallography" camp conducted at a Rural School, Near Bangalore, India. Students enjoyed world of crystals and enabled them to join an international event " Global Crystal Growing Competition"

1. Celebrates International Year of
Crystallography 2014
Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
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I Crystals
In association with
UNESCO - www.unesco.org
International Union of Crystallography - www.iycr2014.org
Royal Society of Chemistry - www.rsc.org
Indian Institute of Science, India - www.iisc.ernet.in
Learn. Fun. Win.

2. We are group of scientists and professionals from
Think & Ink Education and Research
Foundation
dedicated to the
science education, research and innovation.
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Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
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www.thinkplusink.org

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Chemistry in Action in Curie Lab.

5. We are group of scientists and professionals from Think & ink
Education and Research Foundation dedicated to the
science education, research and innovation.
We have a launched a special campaign I Love Crystals to
celebrate International Year of Crystallography in an unique
way in association with
UNESCO
Chemical Society of England
International Union of Crystallographers, Germany
Indian Institute of Science, India
Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
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6. Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
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Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
celebrates
Rural Science Camp at
Government Higher Primary School (Kannada Medium)
HalasinganaHalli, Tq. Magadi, Dist. Ramanagra, Karnataka, India
On July 4th 2014

7. Microscopic Observation of Silicon Crystals

8. Dr. Krishna Byre Gowda talks about crystals

9. Presented talk/Demo about Crystals

10. Crystallography Kit for Young Minds

11. Prof. K.J Rao from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India supervises the camp
with school staff and citizens.

12. Students submitted a short technical report on
Crystal Protocol

13. Citizens enjoyed crystals and soil
chemistry

14. Two Young Scientists were honored by Prof. K. J. Rao

15. We Love Chemistry

16. Young scientists from Rural India
• Click to see the video

17. Give me Crystallography Kit!

18. Benefits to Students
• Learn art and science of crystallography and its applications
to students ( middle schools: class 4th , 5th, 6th Std.) and high
schools (7th, 8th, 9th, 10th) both English/Kannada medium.
• Better understanding of the basics of crystallography e.g.,
crystal properties, symmetry and its applications.
• Hands-on experience to students and research experience
in basic sciences, in particular chemistry and crystallography.
• Opportunity and enriched experience to the students of
government schools in India students to participate in an
international event – International Crystal Growing Contest.

19. Benefits to students
• Provides an opportunity to the Rural Indian students to
participate in an international event – Global Crystal
Growing Contest
• Learn the art and science of experimentation.
• Learn the principles of scientific documentation.
• Learn and enhance communication, documentation and
presentation skills and imbibe the competitive sprit.
• Learn the ICT literacy skills.

20. Benefits to the Faculty/School
• Opportunity the staff to participate in an international
event.
• Faculty are trained in the science of experimentation, and
scientific documentation and enrich their science laboratory
skills.
• Link local schools to the national/international science
education programs and work with scientists in India/abroad.
• Identify and nurture talent.
• Setup innovation eco system and nurture science talent.

21. Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
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Offerings from
Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
•Training, Enablement and Support to the Students and Staff to
participate in the international event – International Global Crystal
Growing Contest
• Arrange and conduct talks/workshops, science camps and quizzes.
• Design and Delivery Crystallography Kits.
• Training of using Crystallography Kits and technical documentation.
•Assessment, Reviews and Report

22. Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
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I Love Crystals - Crystallography Kit
4 test tubes, 2 beakers, Test tube holder, test tube brush, test tube stand, gloves,
goggle, thermometer, spatula, dropper, glass rod, apron, 10 chemicals, etc.
CD: Training Manual, user guides, Lesson Plans, report formats, Information
about the competition, Basics of Crystallography, Learning Videos, Crystal Design
Software etc. in English/Kannada/Hindi/Telugu etc.
Salient Features:
1. It can be used for chemistry, biology etc. and experimentation from the
curriculum.
2. It is reusable and ONE time investment.
3. Packaged in a sturdy box and attractive packaging.
4. GHS Standard Labeling
5. Quality Assured
6. Safety Assured
7. Kit is tested and evaluated by scientists

25. Think & Ink Education and Research Foundation
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Societal Benefits
• Created a talent pool of young scientists.
• Impact 1000 young minds and staff (100).
• Impact 2000 common people ( parents).
• Take home the kit – Start innovation center at
home/school.
• India is first to implement a program with
national/international impact.
• Demonstrate the commitment of Government
and Science Programs and implementation.