Applications are invited for ISRO Sponsored Summer School 2024 on Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Studies. The last date of application is April 26, 2024.
About the Organization
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, a constituent unit under Indian Space Research organization (ISRO) is engaged in imparting training and education in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS Sciences since 1966 to meet the requirements of various stake-holders, ranging from fresh graduates to policy makers including academia, industry, different government departments and NGOs.
Course Details
This course for school students is of one week duration and the focus of the course is on principles of Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System (GIS) and its applications for environmental studies.
The course is intended to engage secondary and higher secondary students to create awareness about Remote Sensing Technology & its use for the study of mother planet Earth and its environment through informative lectures and demonstration. Remote sensing and GIS technology are potential tools to understand the vast environment.
Course Duration
The course will be of one week duration from June 10 , 2024 to June 14, 2024.
Course Structure
The course will have theory classes and demonstrations. The participants are expected to stay in IIRS from 0915 hrs to 1530 hrs.
Who can Apply?
Indian students of 10th, 11th and 12th standard can apply for the course. Maximum two students can apply from each school.
Course Fee and Facilities
- There is no course fee for the participants.
- No accommodation shall be provided to the participants.
- The participants will be provided with working lunch and refreshment.
How to Apply?
Fill the attached form and send by April 26, 2024 via email masdoffice[at]iirs[dot]gov[dot]in. Photocopy of the form may also be used.
Final confirmation shall be sent by email to school (copy to student) by May 10, 2024. The email-id provided in the application form shall be used for sending the confirmation.
Application Deadline
The last date of application is April 26, 2024.
Contact
Email: masdoffice[at]iirs[dot]gov[dot]in
