Connect Magazine
@Connect_IISc
Connect seeks to bring together the IISc community and engage with the outside world through stories about the institute, its research, and rich heritage.
The June 2025 issue of Connect is out! Read about the elegant beauty of mathematics, the century-old saga of the hydrogen bond, reflections on design prototyping and vernacular architecture, and more! 🔗bit.ly/44p0JC9 Cover: Sumana Sainath #ConnectwithIISc
Climbing summits is no easy feat. But Arpita Patra is on a mission to summit the highest of them all, hoping to inspire women to dream bigger. 🔗: bit.ly/45Cud0m #ConnectwithIISc #Mountaineering #SevenSummits #Kilimanjaro #Elbrus #Everest
Between the rigour of academics, IISc students are finding joy and extra income from side gigs, such as terrariums, quilling, and YouTube tutorials. Shreya Gangwal explores how these are helping students unwind, connect, and thrive. 🔗: bit.ly/3ESiqQX #ConnectwithIISc
To many, maths is a struggle. To others, it’s a source of deep wonder. In our cover story, Rohini Subrahmanyam traces how mathematicians find meaning, beauty, and even joy in abstract patterns and puzzles. 🔗bit.ly/4nX6EWV #Maths #Mathematics #Numbers #Patterns
From the bustling Sarvam complex to hidden pathways, the IISc campus has many spots for students to hang out, work, or simply enjoy a moment of quiet. Some students to share their favourites: bit.ly/4jxoxIv #ConnectwithIISc #CampusChronicles #StudentLife #IISc
Step into IISc’s lush green campus, and you will be greeted by various margs (paths), each named after the magnificent trees that line them. @bitasta8778 explores their rich history and origins. 🔗: bit.ly/4kjtlCG #ConnectwithIISc #IISc #campus #trees #greenery #history
UPDATE: Deadline extended to May 20, 2025, due to popular demand. Send us your entries! #comicstrip #IISc #ConnectwithIISc
Call for Comics: Life at IISc 🎉 Submit original comics that capture the spirit, quirks, and everyday moments of our campus life. 📩 Send to [email protected], with name, designation and department. 🗓️ Deadline: May 15, 2025 (Open only to members of the IISc community)
Call for Comics: Life at IISc 🎉 Submit original comics that capture the spirit, quirks, and everyday moments of our campus life. 📩 Send to [email protected], with name, designation and department. 🗓️ Deadline: May 15, 2025 (Open only to members of the IISc community)
On #WorldMalariaDay, we revisit this article on #malaria research by IISc biochemist G Padmanaban, such as his work on the haem synthesis pathway to prevent the parasite's virulence and the potential of curcumin as an adjunct drug for treating malaria. 🔗: bit.ly/4lR3za4
In our latest issue, we dove into an existential question that has intrigued humanity for centuries – how on Earth did life originate? Parth Kumar explores competing theories, fascinating experiments, and why we still do not know how. 🔗bit.ly/4jy4Hxm #ConnectwithIISc
An alumna of the Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc, @Abhadra7 now studies #straydogs behaviour. In this interview, she speaks to @Ananthapathman6 about her research journey, #womeninscience, outreach, and more. 🔗bit.ly/421vJas #ConnectwithIISc #Interview #IWD
Indian of Institute of Science is not only an university but also a green space located in the heart of the city. Its avenues are planted with beautiful shade giving trees and some of the avenue names are also named after the trees that border them.
In honour of #InternationalWomensDay (March 8), we spoke to scientists across disciplines to find out how they have navigated subtle biases, and what they want to change for the next generation. By @Pratibhagk 🔗bit.ly/42biNh1 #ConnectwithIISc #WomeninSTEM #science
On account of #WorldTBDay, here is a story about how understanding drug resistance and improving vaccine efficacy are key to fighting Tuberculosis. connect.iisc.ac.in/2020/03/taking…
Decades of excluding women from clinical trials has resulted in a critical knowledge gap regarding disease and drug responses in female bodies. @rohsubb explores why this happened, and what's changing now. 🔗: bit.ly/41R5x0Y #ConnectwithIISc #Women #clinicalresearch #IWD
Our March 2025 issue is out! We dive into the origin of life on Earth, honour Women’s Day with scientist profiles and stories, and some campus stories on student entrepreneurs, alumni romances, and more. 🔗 bit.ly/4hlawN3 Cover art: @RaviJambhekar #ConnectwithIISc
Today’s culture of “fast” science can be detrimental to the environment. How do we find ways to balance research and sustainability? Yukta Subramanian explores some possibilities. 🔗 bit.ly/41S04bd #ConnectwithIISc #Sustainability #greenresearch #energy #sustainablelabs
Gallium nitride (GaN) has diverse applications and a promising future as a semiconductor material. @Ananthapathman6 traces the growth of GaN research at IISc and the need for robust policies. 🔗: bit.ly/41KFlpC #ConnectwithIISc #GaN #semiconductors #galliumntiride
2025 is the International Year of #Quantum Science and Technology. Aniket Majumdar retraces the legacy of several Indian and IISc scientists who have made significant contributions to this field. 🔗 bit.ly/3EHmzqe #ConnectwithIISc #QuantumMechanics #History #Science
Over decades, GP Talwar has persevered to develop India's first #leprosy and female #contraceptive vaccines while also building up institutions to advance #immunology. @ranjinirag spoke to the 98-year-old about his life and journey. 🔗bit.ly/3CvUHoo #ConnectwithIISc
