IIT-Madras Hosts Six-Week Research Science Initiative Summer Programme for 37 Students
The Research Science Initiative – Chennai (RSIC) 2026, a six-week residential programme organized by PSBB Group of Schools in collaboration with IIT-Madras, concluded on June 3 with 37 students from 25 schools participating. The programme provided students with advanced lectures, independent research projects under scientist mentorship, and visits to institutions including SASTRA University and the Chennai Mathematical Institute. The initiative aims to provide first-hand exposure to scientific research and interdisciplinary learning across fields including AI, ecology, and the arts.
The 2026 edition of the Research Science Initiative – Chennai (RSIC) ran from April 24 to June 3 as a six-week residential programme hosted at IIT-Madras. The initiative brought together 37 students from 25 schools across the region and was organized by the PSBB Group of Schools in collaboration with IIT-Madras and other institutions. Participants attended advanced lectures and conducted independent research projects under the guidance of scientists and academicians. The programme included field visits to SASTRA University, the Chennai Mathematical Institute, and the Saint-Gobain Glass Factory for practical learning experiences. An evening lecture series featured experts from diverse fields including architecture, artificial intelligence, ecology, music, dance, theatre, and traditional art forms. The valedictory ceremony recognized the contributions of programme coordinators and featured remarks from notable figures including S. Sadagopan, founder president and Director of IIT-Bangalore.
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IIT-Madras hosts RSIC summer programme 2026
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