Program Overview

Introduction to the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) is a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).

About HBCSE

• HBCSE has a management board.
• The centre has a campus with various facilities, including:
  • Library
  • Computer Centre Facility
  • Canteen
  • "Gulmohar" - Child Care Centre
  • Biodiversity on campus
  • Recreation and Sports
  • Hostel
• HBCSE has received awards and is involved in international engagements.
• The centre publishes its own publications and has environmental initiatives.
• There is a gallery, press corner, and archives.

People

• The centre has various personnel, including:
  • Faculty
  • Scientific staff
  • Research scholars
  • Visiting fellows
  • Administration staff
  • Technical staff
  • Project staff
  • Former members

Research

• HBCSE conducts research in several areas, including:
  • Biology Education
    • Biology Cell
  • Chemistry Education
  • Design and Technology Education Group
  • Learning Science Research Group
  • Mathematics Education
  • School Science Research and Development
  • Physics Education
• The centre also has past projects and publishes research and development publications.

Academic

• HBCSE has a graduate school with the following features:
  • Admissions test
  • Graduate courses
  • Subject board and guidelines
  • Annual research meet
  • Research scholar information booklet
  • Anti-ragging committee
  • PhD projects
  • PhDs awarded
• The centre also offers teacher professional development, Vigyan Vidushi, and hosts the epiSTEME conference and Thursday seminars.
• There is a (Science Education Portal).

Other Initiatives

• Vigyan Pratibha
• Olympiads
• NIUS
• Outreach programs, including:
  • Events
  • STEAMboat
  • Anandi Newsletter
  • Aamchi Prayogshaala
  • Collaborations
  • National Science Day
  • Sale of HBCSE books
  • VGK Memorial Lectures