Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is all set to host its renowned annual program, "Frontiers of Science 2023," on Sunday, November 26th, at its premises on Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar, Colaba. The event, designed for 9th and 10th standard students along with their teachers, will run from 9 am to 6 pm. It aims to be an illuminating celebration of science, offering a peek into cutting-edge research while providing an exceptional opportunity for school students to explore one of India's leading research institutes. 

This Open House extravaganza promises to open doors to 40 laboratories and facilities, offering guided tours across various scientific disciplines. Over 1200 pre-registered students and teachers from nearly 75 schools in and around Mumbai, as well as from different regions of Maharashtra, including schools from rural and underserved communities, are expected to attend this educational festivity.

"We aspire to introduce students to real-world research and expose them to diverse realms of pioneering science conducted at TIFR, where we delve into everything from Astronomy to Zoology. Our graduate students will engage with the visitors, discussing exciting topics and presenting captivating demonstrations," said Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya, Chairperson of the Outreach team. "This year's talks, all delivered by graduate students, will encompass a wide array of topics reflecting the extensive spectrum of research at TIFR."

Some notable talks scheduled for the event include "Colourful but Invisible" by Suman Tiwari, diving into ocean life and the revolutionary impact of the green fluorescent protein in biology. Ayshi Mukherjee will navigate through various forms of carbon, particularly focusing on graphene in "The Flat Carbon." Neha Banwani will shed light on bacterial worlds and their evolution, exploring antibiotic resistance. Malhar Mangoli will unravel communication optimization processes within computers. Rajdeep Chatterjee will discuss pathways to becoming a scientist, while Radhika Gupta will delve into the essence of becoming a mathematician.

Continuing its tradition, this year's event will feature engaging science demonstrations, showcasing new experiments on magnetism and a fascinating smartphone-based laboratory. Additionally, the ever-popular "Thanda Matlab Liquid Nitrogen" demonstration will captivate audiences with levitating trains and frozen cricket balls.

All auditorium events will be livestreamed on YouTube via the Chai and Why? channel. The venue for this enlightening event is the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.