<p> It was a proud moment for Karnataka, when Darshan, a class IX student from Jagalur in Davangere district, secured first position at the finale of BrainCafé Budding Scientist Contest 2013-14, an annual national-level science competition.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Darshan, who studies at NMK School in Jagalur, bagged the first position in the category of Standard IX-X for his innovative project. His project showcased the use of a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) to save electricity. <br /><br />He had utilised commonly available materials like parts of a polythene tank, flexible pipes and a bottle for his contraption, which focussed on conservation of water and electricity. The prize included a certificate and cash award of Rs five lakh.<br /><br />The panel of judges included Y S Rajan, who is associated with institutions like ISRO, NASA and MIT, Dr A P Jayaraman, a nuclear scientist, Arvind Paranjpe, director of Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai, and Parul Sheth of National Centre for Science Communicators, Mumbai.<br /><br />The final round of the national-level competition was held at Nehru Centre in Mumbai on January 18. The event saw 45 students from classes I to X showcasing their science projects. Participants were divided into five categories: Category A (Standard I – II), Category B (Standard III – IV), Category C (Standard V – VI), Category D (Standard VII – VIII) and Category E (Standard IX - X). The projects were evaluated based on uniqueness of the idea, application of concept and types of material used.<br />The themes for experiments included environment, force and energy, food and body systems, magnets, electricity and circuits, friction and pressure, among others. <br />The contest organised by BrainCafé, a Zee Learn’s endeavour, kicked off in October 2013. It included several rounds at the city and state levels, before the national-level final round.</p>
<p> It was a proud moment for Karnataka, when Darshan, a class IX student from Jagalur in Davangere district, secured first position at the finale of BrainCafé Budding Scientist Contest 2013-14, an annual national-level science competition.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Darshan, who studies at NMK School in Jagalur, bagged the first position in the category of Standard IX-X for his innovative project. His project showcased the use of a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) to save electricity. <br /><br />He had utilised commonly available materials like parts of a polythene tank, flexible pipes and a bottle for his contraption, which focussed on conservation of water and electricity. The prize included a certificate and cash award of Rs five lakh.<br /><br />The panel of judges included Y S Rajan, who is associated with institutions like ISRO, NASA and MIT, Dr A P Jayaraman, a nuclear scientist, Arvind Paranjpe, director of Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai, and Parul Sheth of National Centre for Science Communicators, Mumbai.<br /><br />The final round of the national-level competition was held at Nehru Centre in Mumbai on January 18. The event saw 45 students from classes I to X showcasing their science projects. Participants were divided into five categories: Category A (Standard I – II), Category B (Standard III – IV), Category C (Standard V – VI), Category D (Standard VII – VIII) and Category E (Standard IX - X). The projects were evaluated based on uniqueness of the idea, application of concept and types of material used.<br />The themes for experiments included environment, force and energy, food and body systems, magnets, electricity and circuits, friction and pressure, among others. <br />The contest organised by BrainCafé, a Zee Learn’s endeavour, kicked off in October 2013. It included several rounds at the city and state levels, before the national-level final round.</p>
