About the workshop:

Bridging Classroom Learning and Research in Chemical Sciences is a one-day teacher-training workshop organized by the Department of Chemical Sciences, TIFR Mumbai, on 24 November 2026. The workshop brings together chemistry educators from UGC-affiliated colleges and researchers to exchange ideas, teaching practices, and perspectives on contemporary chemical education.

Through lectures, discussions, research exposure, and interactions with TIFR researchers and students, the workshop will explore topics ranging from AI in chemical education and chemical biology to experimental learning, sustainability, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and the future of chemistry education in India. The program also includes a TIFR Archives tour and research poster interactions with PhD students, providing participants an opportunity to connect classroom concepts with ongoing scientific research.