Summer Schools in Science & Mathematics for Students of Schools in Haryana June 3 to June 24, 2025

Background

Society for Promotion of Science & Technology in India has been organizing ‘Summer Schools in Science & Mathematics’ in Haryana and Punjab since 2011. The objective is engage students of Classes IX to XII during summer vacations and make them explore the fascinating world of science and mathematics through hands-on experiments, interactive sessions, and exposure to scientific concepts beyond their textbooks. Students of reputed institutions/universities such as IITs, NITs, IISERs, Central Universities, Delhi University, Panjab University, etc. are hired as mentors to teach the students. This mentor-mentee program provides a unique opportunity for young learners to receive inspiration and guidance from budding scientists and engineers, while also allowing the mentors to develop their teaching, communication, and leadership skills. The initiative not only enhances scientific curiosity among school students but also fosters a spirit of inquiry, creativity, and confidence to pursue careers in science and technology.

Internship Opportunity for UG/PG Students

SPSTI invites UG/PG students of IITs/NITs, IISERs, Central Universities, and other Institutions of repute across India to apply for this unique teaching internship opportunity through Google Form Link provided below. Applicants must have an academic background in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, or Chemistry. To effectively manage the summer schools, SPSTI engages a diverse pool of motivated student mentors from these institutions.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in teaching and mentoring school students.

• Enhance teaching, communication, and leadership skills in a real-world setting.

• Develop a deeper understanding of the educational landscape in rural and semi-urban areas.

• Build empathy and awareness of the challenges faced by students from underserved backgrounds.

• Contribute directly to the cause of equitable education and nation-building.

• Strengthen resumes with meaningful, socially impactful internship experience.

Summer School Locations

This year, summer schools are being organized at Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, Yamunanagar (Damla & Jagadhari), Sonipat and Sangrur (Punjab) to be held from June 3 to June 24.

Selection of Interns

The interns are selected based on their academic performance, one-to-one discussions, subject preferences, location, etc. A short syllabus will be provided after selection of mentors. Time will be equally divided between classroom teaching and other activities – Lab sessions, career counselling (by mentors), invited sessions (technical, motivational, careers or any other), short movies on relevant topics, home-work periods, and other activities. The mentors shall carry out attendance and record keeping, conduct tests and examinations, conduct opening and closing functions and submit a report at the end, for which they will be allowed one extra day at the end, effectively ending the summer school on the 25th of June.

Each mentor shall be given a decent honorarium and actual to-and-from rail travel by the shortest route. Arrangements for boarding and lodging of the mentors shall be made by SPSTI. The mentors shall also be given a certificate of internship at the end.

Download Brochure

Students who are interested to work as teachers cum mentors may fill the Google Form latest by 27 April, 2025

Contact Email: [email protected]

For further information, please contact us at : +91 75205 60001, 98132 55855.