Rosatom kicks off Science Festival 2024 in India to Foster Youth Engagement in STEM and Nuclear Technologies
Rosatom’s Science Festival brought together youth, educators, and experts in India to promote STEM education and explore the role of nuclear technologies in a sustainable future
Mumbai– Rosatom, in partnership with the Nehru Science Center, Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Center, and the Russian House in Chennai, concluded the successful Science Festival 2024, an event dedicated to inspiring young minds and building awareness around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Held from November 12 to 16 in Mumbai and Chennai, the festival attracted over 3000 participants, including schoolchildren, students, educators, and science enthusiasts, who engaged in a variety of interactive scientific and educational activities.
The event kicked off in Mumbai at the Nehru Science Center, where attendees participated in hands-on workshops, science demonstrations, and open-air experiences. Activities included “Make & Take” workshops and “Science Funday” sessions, allowing visitors to create science-based crafts and explore STEM concepts in a fun and engaging manner. A key highlight of the Mumbai program was the lecture titled “Nuclear Power & Net Zero,” where experts examined the role of nuclear technology in achieving sustainability goals. Open-air demonstrations featuring liquid nitrogen and sky observations brought science to life in an exciting way. Two unique cultural activities also stood out in Mumbai: a Nukkad Natak, a street play that creatively conveyed the advantages of nuclear energy through theatrical storytelling, and a Rangoli Contest, where participants showcased vibrant designs reflecting their vision of clean and green energy.
In Chennai, participants took part in a public discussion on “Global Energy: Facts and Myths,” as well as a two-day HackAtom competition, where student teams worked to devise innovative solutions to nuclear-related challenges within a 24-hour timeframe. The festival also introduced the city’s first-ever Nuclear Quest, celebrating innovation and collaboration in the nuclear energy sector, while also marking the fifth anniversary of the Global Atomic Quiz, which explored nuclear applications beyond energy. Engaging activities, including an interactive science show and the Nuclear Quest, further promoted hands-on learning and sparked curiosity among young attendees.
The Science Festival 2024 in India underscores Rosatom’s ongoing commitment to promoting STEM education worldwide and supporting platforms that encourage international scientific collaboration. This year’s event successfully broadened public awareness of nuclear technology’s benefits, from energy and healthcare to sustainable development. With an impressive turnout and enthusiastic participation, the festival reaffirmed the power of science education to spark curiosity and foster cross-cultural connections.
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About Rosatom
ROSATOM is the only company in the world that has the resources and competencies to offer energy solutions across the nuclear supply chain. It possesses a wide range of assets, including assets in design, construction and operation of nuclear power stations, uranium mining, conversion and enrichment, supply of nuclear fuel, decommissioning, spent fuel storage and transportation and safe nuclear waste disposal. Rosatom is also engaged in the production of equipment and isotope products for the needs of nuclear medicine, scientific research, and materials science, the production of digital and of various nuclear and non-nuclear innovative products. The company’s strategy is to develop low-carbon power generation projects, including in the wind generation field. Today the company brings together over 300 enterprises and organizations and over 250,000 employees.
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About Rosatom
ROSATOM is the only company in the world that has the resources and competencies to offer energy solutions across the nuclear supply chain. It possesses a wide range of assets, including assets in design, construction and operation of nuclear power stations, uranium mining, conversion and enrichment, supply of nuclear fuel, decommissioning, spent fuel storage and transportation and safe nuclear waste disposal. Rosatom is also engaged in the production of equipment and isotope products for the needs of nuclear medicine, scientific research, and materials science, the production of digital and of various nuclear and non-nuclear innovative products. The company’s strategy is to develop low-carbon power generation projects, including in the wind generation field. Today the company brings together over 300 enterprises and organizations and over 250,000 employees.