Zaariya Club

Zaariya is a group of dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the society and giving back to their community. Our club is committed to organizing and participating in various volunteer and service opportunities throughout the year, with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us.

Whether it's participating in a community clean-up project, or mentoring students from underprivileged schools, our club members are always looking for ways to make a difference. We believe that by working together and using our collective talents and resources, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those in our community.

Not only will you have the chance to make a difference, but you will also have the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and teamwork skills. Being a part of the club will give you the chance to take on responsibilities, plan and organize events, and work with a team of like-minded individuals to achieve a common goal.

We understand that everyone has different commitments and schedules, so we don't require a minimum time commitment to be a part of the club. We invite all students to join us, regardless of their availability. We meet regularly to discuss upcoming service opportunities and plan events.

We are excited to have you join us in our mission to make a positive impact on our community. Together, we can make a difference!

At this very moment, there are individuals only you can reach, and differences only you can make in their lives.

Core Members

Club Events

• Diwali Food Fest: On Diwali, volunteers came forward to set up food stalls to sell food items. From the profits they made, they voluntarily donated some to Zaariya.
• your's कृतज्ञतापूर्वक: Students of NISER could write letters or give small gifts to other students to express gratitude. Zaariya delivered these letters anonymously.
• Prerana: The children of housekeeping staff and security guards of NISER were invited, and various science clubs did demonstrations to introduce the children to science.

Vaktavya Club

Vaktavya is a structured organization or extracurricular activity where individuals engage in formalized discussions or arguments on various topics. These topics can range from social issues and politics to philosophy and ethics. The primary objective of the debate club is to enhance critical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to formulate coherent arguments backed by evidence. Debate formats can vary, but they often include structured rules and time limits for speeches, rebuttals, and cross-examinations. From the common formats, parliamentary debate is the most stressed upon. Each format emphasizes different aspects of argumentation and rhetoric, providing members with a well-rounded experience. Participation offers numerous benefits beyond just improving public speaking skills. It fosters teamwork, teaches effective research methods, and encourages respectful engagement with differing opinions.

Core Members

Club Events

• Debate on "Should India's constitution be amended to remove the word: Socialist?" : On the event of Umang’ 23
• Debate competitions: On the event of IICM’ 23 elections
• Preamble Reading: On the event of Netaji Jayanti
• Cultural Performances of Different Languages: On the event of International Mother Language Day

The Free Radicals (TFR) - (NISER Chemistry Club)

The Free Radicals (TFR), the chemistry club of NISER, is the youngest arrow in the quiver of science clubs in NISER’s arsenal. Since its inception on 19th April, 2022, the club has held a series of alumni talks, student talks, and chemistry-themed activities to accentuate the academic experience of individuals interested in the chemical sciences, and invigorate passion for the subject beyond the classroom. In a parallel fashion, the club organizes outreach activities aimed to popularize science among school students and the general public. Some recent events include a chemistry-themed treasure hunt contest during the inter-college fest, Tvisha and a reaction tier-list making competition during the intra-NISER fest, Umang.

Core Members

Club Events

• TFR Induction Quiz: Induction Quiz for 1st Year Students.
• Reaction Tier List: Umang Event, for preparing a reaction tier list.
• Exhibitional Chemistry Session: Demonstration of chemistry experiments for a young student audience..
• TFR Student/Alumni Talks: Talks for discussing science.

Sapsara (Photography club)

The photography club is on its path of rejuvenating the interests and skills of students in photography. Photography is an art with its share of intricacies; it can provide a way to creatively pass their little leisure time to free their minds from academic stress. We provide a platform where they can share their pictures and discuss with interested peers. We also offer the opportunity to learn, practice and improve the skills through various activities. These last semesters were all about laying a strong foundation to achieving these objectives. Within the last year, we have conducted some exciting events.

Core Members

Club Events

• Insect Race: The event ‘Insect Race’ was a collaboration between the Oorna (Nature club) and Sapsara (Photography Club). In this event, the participants were to photograph and Identify as many insects (Class: Insecta) found inside the NISER campus within 3 hours. The prizes were given in two categories: Best photograph and Most number of species. This event aimed to draw the NISER students more towards the insect fauna around them and into the world of Macro photography.
• Into the Cam-verse: “Into the cam-verse” is the workshop series whose first session was conducted on September 9, 2022. Using this workshop series, we spread the basics and then further advanced topics to the students interested in photography, polishing their skills. This will couple with the hands-on experience they receive during the coverage of the events happening at NISER, helping to test and improve their skills and creative thinking.
• Sci-pic Photography: "Sci-pic photography" competition was part of the outreach week activities of NISER. Here, the school and college students participated to blend their scientific enthusiasm and photograph skills to create a picture describing any scientific phenomenon or theory through the art of photography. The resulting photographs were quite interesting as expected. They were a unique expression of the scientific knowledge they had already possessed.

Mathematix Club

Mathematix Club at NISER stands as an intellectual hub, where the celebration of numerical phenomena and the ignition of mathematical fervor take precedence. The annual Pi Day festivities, intricate mind-bending scavenger hunts, riddle competitions, and active participation in events such as Tvisha and Umang characterize our club's commitment to intellectual engagement. The prestigious Integration Bee serves as a focal point, merging the art of mathematical integration with strategic brilliance. Beyond competitions, Mathematix Club fosters a community of erudite thinkers. Seminars and talks delve into profound depths of mathematical knowledge, cultivating an environment where curiosity thrives. These talks include SUMS (Short Undergraduate Mathematics Seminar) and SRS (Student Research Seminar), apart from which we also have some Alumni talks. The club transcends mere problem-solving, serving as a commemoration of the elegance of mathematic sand the pure joy derived from discovery. At its core, Mathematix Club redefines the mathematical experience at NISER, enriching the academic landscape with a symphony of numerical intellect.
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Core Members

Club Events

• Pi Day:

Film Club

Film is one of the most potent and influential medium of storytelling and artistic expression of the past century. The NISER Film Club is a collection of cinephiles who understands this. By providing a platform for the NISER community to collectively appreciate and discuss film, the Club tries to grow and nurture a robust film watching culture in the campus. The club regularly screens a diverse pick of acclaimed as well as lesser known films and organizes and engaged in discussions about the same. The club actively encourages a healthy discourse about the artform and also arranges student talks on the technical as cultural aspects of the medium, thereby enriching the filmy knowledge of everyone. They are also organizers of various film making events and competitions, and is trying to cultivate independent filmmaking endeavors from the students.

Core Members

Club Events

• Film Quiz:
• Oscar Marathon:

Drama and Music Club

The Drama and Music Club of NISER, Bhubaneswar was formed for the purpose of joining together people who share a common appreciation for art and share ideas and help each other develop these co-curricular skills. Our Club introduces students into the magical world of theater and music, where they can explore a range of fun activities whilst developing and increasing their artistic knowledge amidst the monotonous academic schedule.The unanimous appraisal and inspiration received after the performances on Independence Day, Koffee with Kishore, Prelude, Theatral, Cultural Nite and many more events greatly inspired the members to work towards new ideas. DMC is a lot more than a mere group of musicians and dramatists. It celebrates the beauty of expressions, culture and art in myriad ways. Be it rendition of retro music through Koffee with Kishore, carrying forward of the rich legacy of dramatics through Theatral , promoting Indian heritage through SPICMACAY NISER Chapter or encouraging young musicians through a battle of music from all genres in Prelude, DMC has been pivotal in bonding a number of people with diverse interests and background into a family. Here at DMC, we endeavor to provide a platform for young motivated individuals to nourish their skills and provide our audience an experience of various art forms to treasure in their hearts. Our club brings together all the acting and theater enthusiasts to experience the theater environment from script writing to acting. A plethora of talented individuals join every year to take forward the rich legacy in dramatics. From writing play, to direction and to performance, members get to learn the skills required for each of these jobs. We believe that music has a deeper meaning which resonates with our hearts. We are a large group of people who play/sing or listen to good music which isn't genre specific. The fun-filled practice sessions are an icing on the cake for members as they try to learn from the mistakes made in grabbing the subtleties of a song.

Core Members

Club Events

• Solo/Duet Singing: UMANG 4.0 event.
• Battle of Bands: UMANG 4.0 event.
• Mad-agascar: UMANG 4.0 event.
• SPICMACAY: Spicmacay NISER chapter, hosting Dr. Kiran Seth, Founder of SPICMACAY
• Drama Workshop: Street (Nukkad Natak) Workshop by Nimi Mathew
• DMC Induction: Small interactive DMC induction programme for the students
• Republic Day celebration: Inauguration and following cultural events
• Band Show: StereoHearts Band show on the occasion of the prize distribution ceremony on Republic Day

Dance club

The Dance Club is a welcoming space for anyone who seeks to experience the joy of expression through movement. Whether one possesses an affinity for dance or needs a break from the rigors of scholarly pursuits, our club endeavors to provide a motivating environment for students to learn, teach, perform, practice, collaborate and above all, celebrate the culture of dance.

We are a group of enthusiastic students interested in various dance forms, from Bharatanatyam to Breakdance, who actively practice, promote and perform the art of dance. On the one hand, we provide entertaining performances to students to refresh them, visually, from their monotonous lives. On the other hand, we engage in fiercely artistic contests with other dance teams through competitions. We also invite professional choreographers to conduct workshops for students as an opportunity for formal training and to experience the diverse forms of dance.

Core Members

Club Events

• Garba Night: Garba dance workshop by NISER Alumni
• Bollywood Workshop: Bollywood dance workshop by Odisha based choreographers
• Nrityotsav: Umang ( intra college fest ) Dance event
• Group Dance: IICM-2023, IISER Mohali DanceEvent

Coding club

The primary aim of the coding club NISER is to bring people who prefer a code-first approach to problems together and help others appreciate this philosophy. Our activities include (but are not limited to) programmeming tutorials for beginners, competitive programmeming contests, capture-the-flag-like contests, talks on various ideas in theoretical computer science as well as practical applications, and other competitions related to web development and creative coding. The software development group is a part of the CCN, whose responsibility is to develop applications useful for students at NISER, examples of which are the NISER canteen menu and the NISER archive. We also collaborate regularly with the RoboTech club to work on projects that require interfacing hardware and software. During the intra-NISER fest Umang and inter-college fest Tvisha, we organize a competitive programmeming contest or a hackathon. The activities of CCN have motivated a lot of students to take up coding, and it will continue to do so.

Core Members

Club Events

• Switcheroo:
• Against Time: A timed problem-solving competition.
• Coding Club Blogs: We have talks, and each talk is supposed to have a corresponding blog by the speaker to be put up in our website

Brain Matters

The challenging task of understanding the myriad complexities of brain structure and functions has built a booming community of neuroscience enthusiasts all over the world, including at NISER in the form of ‘Brain Matters’, the Neuroscience club. It aims to bring the seemingly complex and vast subject of neuroscience to the grasp of students. Neuroscience is a very interdisciplinary topic. From mathematics to biology, this is a topic which requires diverse knowledge. The club aims to provide a stage for people from various backgrounds to come together and have fruitful discussions. The club organizes talks and discussions by speakers with different levels of expertise in various areas related to neuroscience. It has hosted lectures by faculty members, by researchers from all around the globe, alumni as well as students. It has also conducted various events, where complex neuroscience concepts were presented in a fun and interactive form for the general student community. In addition, multiple hands-on projects have been planned for the coming semesters, including electrophysiological recordings and behavioral experiments

Core Members

Club Events

• Internship Talk Series: Student talk about their summer internship experience in neuroscience-related fields.
• PhD Panel Discussion: Collaborative event with MathematiX Club, NAC, and TFR: Alumni from various departments share their experience of PhD applications and preparations.
• Neural Nexus (UMANG): Neuroscience-themed escape room
• Talk by Dr Yukiko Goda (OIST): Talk on 'Synaptic strength tuning in local circuits by astrocytes' by Professor Yukiko Goda from OIST.
• Dancing Cockroach leg experiment and microscope display of brain sections. (PRERNA): Participants were shown brain slides under the microscope, and the electrical properties of neurons demonstrated through an experiment

Astronomy club

The NISER Astronomy Club (NAC) epitomizes a relentless spirit of exploration, education, and community engagement in the realm of student astronomy. Under the leadership of representatives Abhinav Roy and Niti Singh, NAC seamlessly fulfills its objectives, extending beyond standard sky-watching sessions to spearhead outreach programmes for local schools and colleges. Equipped with an impressive inventory of observation tools, NAC conducts captivating night-sky observation sessions, astro-photography, and university-level experiments in astrophysics.

Transparency is integral to NAC's constitution, with weekly activities orchestrated under the guidance of faculty incharges Dr. Tuhin Ghosh, Dr. Luke Chamandy, Dr. Liton Majumdar, and Dr. Jayesh Goyal. The club's influence extends beyond the campus, participating in prestigious events like the International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) and the All India People’s Science Congress (AIPSC). Collaborations with other institutions and engaging the NISER community during events like UMANG and TVISHA showcase NAC's commitment to fostering a sense of community among science enthusiasts.

At the heart of NAC lies its members, whose skills are honed through weekly talks on astrophysics. The club's magazine, 'KSHITIJ,' is a testament to its commitment to spreading knowledge and motivation, featuring entries from other IISERs. In the face of challenges, NAC exhibits unwavering perseverance, reaching out to other IISERs and the general public during telescope handling sessions.

Founded in 2008, NAC's ascent to prominence is indebted to individuals like Dr. Ajit Srivastav, Dr. Subhasish Basak, Himanshu Raj, Ved Prakash Roy, and Swagat Saurav Mishra and special mention must be made of Lt. Debashish Jena, whose contributions are eternally remembered. Gratitude is expressed for the monumental contributions of Dr. Bedangadas Mohanty and the School of Physical Sciences. NAC symbolizes the synergy of young minds at NISER, inspiring scientific practice and education, leaving an indelible mark on the cosmos and the hearts of those who journey with it.

Stay connected with NAC through our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates and exclusive content. Engage with us, share your thoughts, and be part of our vibrant community as we explore the wonders of the cosmos together. Connect, inspire, and reach for the stars with NISER Astronomy Club!

Core Members

Club Events

• Astrophotography Challenge [Umang 23]: An online Astro-photography competition.
• Make Your Own Nebula [Umang 23]: The Participants were asked to paint a nebula of their imagination and scientifically back its existence.
• NAC Weekly Talks{Including external Faculty talks}: Talks by NISER student on various topics related to astronomy.
• NAC Observation Sessions: Telescope sessions to observe the night skies.
• Telescope Demonstration [PRERNA 24]: A telescope session along with poster demonstrations for the kids.
• NANOGRAV live stream
• Chandrayaan-3 Launch event
• Chandrayaan-3 Landing event
• NAC Induction Quiz: A questionnaire and a short quiz to induct the new members.

Arts Club

The College Art Club is a vibrant community of creative minds coming together to explore, express, and appreciate various forms of art. From painting and drawing to sculpture, photography, and beyond, the club provides a welcoming space for students of all skill levels to unleash their artistic potential and engage in meaningful dialogue about art and its role in society. Through exhibitions and collaborative projects, members have the opportunity to develop their artistic abilities, build connections with fellow enthusiasts, and contribute to the cultural richness of the campus community. Whether it's experimenting with new techniques, sharing inspiration, or simply enjoying the company of like-minded individuals, the College Art Club fosters a supportive environment where creativity flourishes and art becomes a shared passion.

Core Members

Club Events

• Painting Contest: UMANG 4.0 event. Topic- NISER through your eyes.
• Pot Painting Contest(UMANG 4.0): One of the events of UMANG 4.0.
• Art Exhibition and Competition on Agomoni: on the occasion of Agomoni, Art competition was organized.
• Best Out of Waste, Poster Making Competition, Graffiti Competition: Swachhata Pakwada 2024.
• Live Spot Painting: Canvas Painting in front of SBS and SCSC Dept Front side.

Science Activities Club

The Science Activities Club at the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) stands as one of the institution's oldest and most vibrant organizations. Its primary mission is to foster scientific awareness among students and the broader community. As outreach initiatives, the club conducts open days for school children, showcasing captivating experiments and scientific models. Past events have featured engaging student and faculty talks. The club's structure includes four representatives from each school, representing the diverse fields of mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry. Beyond this, the club organizes entertaining events like "High-Pot-Thesis" and "Three Minute Thesis," allowing members to have fun while thinking scientifically.

Core Members

Club Events

• Open Day: NISER's outreach programme

Quizone

The Quiz Club of our college is a dynamic hub for students who love to challenge their intellect and expand their knowledge. With a passion for trivia and a thirst for learning, members of the Quiz Club come together to participate in stimulating quizzes, competitions, and trivia nights. From history and science to pop culture and current events, the club covers a wide range of topics, ensuring there's something for everyone to delve into. Through regular meetings, practice sessions, and friendly competitions, members sharpen their critical thinking skills, enhance their teamwork abilities, and forge lasting friendships with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned quizzer or just starting out, the Quiz Club offers a welcoming environment where curiosity is celebrated, and the pursuit of knowledge is both challenging and rewarding. Join us and embark on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery!

Core Members

Club Events

• Sports Quiz: On the occasion of National Sports Day.
• Induction Quiz: The club induction for the first years.
• Umang: Te Quizero(General Quiz): General quiz during the Umang Fest.
• Umang: Film Quiz (in collab with the film club of NISER): Film Quiz during the Umang fest.
• The Incredible India Quiz: quiz on the occasion of the Republic Day of India.
• Swachhata Pakhwada Quiz: during Swachhata Pakhwada 2024.
• Scibiztech quiz

Gaming Club

At NISER Gaming Club, our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all gaming enthusiasts. We aim to foster camaraderie, teamwork, and skill development through the medium of games. Our club is dedicated to providing a fun, engaging, and socially enriching experience for our members while promoting responsible gaming practices and community involvement.

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Club Events

• BGMI Solo TDM Tournament: Offline in - person tournament on the Occasion of UMANG 4.0.
• Intra NISER Valorant Tournament: Online valorant tournament in normal competitive format
• INTRA-NISER BGMI TDM TOURNAMENT: INTRA-NISER BGMI TDM TOURNAMENT

OORNA

Oorna, the nature club of NISER, was established with the aim of viewing nature through the lens of science while bringing the nature-lovers of our campus together. We conduct nature walks and talks and organize nature-themed events to inculcate appreciation and attention towards our natural surroundings. We also strive to conserve and rejuvenate the natural environment in and around NISER with joint efforts from the members of Oorna and NISER.

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Club Events

• Bungle in the Jungle: Treasure Hunt on the event of Tvisha

VIKIRAN

Vikiran, a student-run club at NISER aims to engage students interested in physics. The club was formed in the year 2022, keeping in mind the need for a club for extracurricular activities related to physics. The newly formed club has been organizing regular student talks almost every week. Most talks have been in-person, while a few have been held online. Some of the talks have been uploaded to the club's YouTube channel. Apart from this, Vikiran has successfully organized events like “Scientia- a physics quiz”, children’s day programme etc .We also organize discussions on different topics between the students to encourage the interchange of knowledge. The club aims to conduct both theoretical and experimental projects completely run by students to further develop the knowledge and experience of the students outside of the academic curriculum.

Core Members

Club Events

• Scientia: Quiz competition
• Prerna: Demonstrations for children of the NISER staff on non Newtonian fluid and electron beam on collaboration with Zaariya
• Vikiran Weekly talk: Student talks on various physics topics
• Memes Competition: Online making of memes based on physics
• Vikiran Weekly talk: Student talks on various physics topics

LITC

The NISER Literary Club is a dynamic hub for students with a love for literature. Engaging in book discussions, literary analysis, and creative writing sessions, the club offers a platform for members to share their passion for words. From organizing literary events to hosting author talks, we aim to enrich the academic and creative pursuits of our fellow students, fostering a vibrant literary culture within the NISER community. Beyond engaging discussions and creative writing sessions, we spice things up with monthly fun games and challenges.

During the cultural revelry of Tvisha and Umang 2023, the Literature Club took the helm, orchestrating a series of captivating events that left an indelible mark on the festivities. "Dastak," Tvisha's inaugural open mic, offered an eloquent platform for open theme Hindi-Urdu poetry. The Literary enthusiasts of the club continued to weave their narrative prowess in "Khat," a prompt-based letter writing event that added a thoughtful layer to Tvisha's cultural repertoire. Transitioning to Umang 2023, our Club curated the artistic convergence of "Muse," inviting participants to derive literary inspiration from visual masterpieces. Culminating the series, the resonant "Echoes" open mic session at Umang 2023, with its theme of Nostalgia, bore the distinctive signature of the Literature Club. The adept curation and facilitation showcased a commitment to fostering a dynamic cultural space where the written and spoken word converged in harmonious celebration.

Join our club for an enriching blend of literature and creativity, where words not only resonate but also echo through the corridors of NISER’s literary endeavors.

Core Members

Club Events

• Muse: Drawing beautiful inferences from paintings on the event of UMANG
• Echoes: open mic
• Khaos Night: Halloween Event

YOGA

Yoga channelises our energy in a constructive way for the union of our body and mind by which we become more aware and conscious about our health and day to day activities for their smooth conduction with better coordination of the organ systems of our body. Our club was inaugurated with the best effort of Batch 17 students on 20th August 2017 with the objective to encourage the people of NISER to practice Yoga and take strides towards everyday wellness. Since then, Yoga Club has been working every day in which a group of students have been participating in Yoga on a regular basis in the campus. The club conducts free Yoga training cum practice classes everyday morning regularly at Yoga Hall, Student Activity Centre,

NISER. The club is working for a stress-free and healthy environment on the campus. Recently after a long gap due to COVID,from August 6th 2023,the Club is organizing 1 hour of special Yoga and meditation classes every morning from 6:30 am to 7:30 am so that students who want to relax and rejuvenate their body and mind after exhausting day and workloads can come and learn meditation, to reduce their stress and achieve the proper flexibility which will keep their body and mind fresh and young. On 21st June every year, International Yoga day is celebrated at

NISER, in which people participate to reap the benefits.

Now, the yoga classes are led by our Yoga and Sports coach Respected M.Suryanarayan sir, Scientific Assistant-C (PET), NISER. He instructs us through the hour-long process of Warm up, different Yoga Asanas with varying difficulty levels which employ specific sets of muscles and bones, Different Pranayamas like Kapala Bhati, anulom-vilom, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Agnisar Kriya,etc. and also the pranayam for activation of Muladhara chakra and most importantly the guided meditations. He guides us through various types of meditation like the conscious open eye meditation with controlled breathing, the closed eye meditation with controlled breathing, the meditation to experience the soul and body activity. Time to time he guides us through different aspects of Yoga like, memory development, therapeutic, stress management, knowing the root cause of our stress and pain, fitness, weight loss, etc. This year, for Umang Cultural fest 2023, we conducted a Yoga session where Suryanarayan sir instructed us a special technique called Deep Relaxation Technique (DRT) and also a meditation with sun rays falling on our eyelids. We also conducted a Yogasana competition where the students showcased their talents by performing the yoga asanas with varying difficulty levels.

Core Members

Club Events

• Daily Power Yoga Session
• Umang 2023 Yoga Session
• Umang 2023 Yogasana Competition

ROBOTECH

RoboTech Club is a NISER community consisting of students from various streams of science. The club functions under Dr. Subhankar Mishra’s Lab, School of Computer Sciences, NISER (National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar).

This club was set up as a means to serve the hobbies of a group of robotics enthusiasts. We aim to provide a platform for the young scientists of NISER to explore and learn to use automation and A.I. in their scientific research irrespective of their branch. We also provide technical help to fellow research students in the institute

As a community, we empower each other with skills and knowledge about present day technology such as Development Board programmeming Language, Image Processing, IOT etc through our training sessions. Developing technology based projects is our primary motivation and along with that, we actively take part in competitions hosted by esteemed organizations as well as host national level events like Hackduino/Yantriki.

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Club Events