About SACSE

Our Story

SACSE was established in 2011, the year marked as the "International Year of Chemistry" by the United Nations to celebrate women in science and the 100th anniversary of Madam Marie Curie's Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The Society for Advancement in Chemical Sciences and Education (SACSE) was founded with a vision to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements in the field of chemical sciences. Over the years, we have grown into a vibrant community dedicated to promoting and popularizing science among students.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote and popularize science among students and to inspire young minds to pursue science early in life.

We strive to:

  • Foster scientific curiosity and innovation among students
  • Provide hands-on learning opportunities through workshops and demonstrations
  • Facilitate networking with industry professionals and researchers
  • Organize educational programs and competitions
  • Promote research and innovation in chemical sciences
  • Build a supportive community for skill development

Our Programs

SACSE organizes various programs in schools and colleges across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala. These include:

  • Quiz competitions
  • Exciting chemistry demonstrations
  • Popular science lectures
  • Interactive sessions with students
  • Career guidance in Department of Atomic Energy
  • Bilingual programs (English and Tamil)
  • INSPIRE program sponsorship
  • Faculty development programs

Programs are conducted in both English and Tamil, especially benefiting government institutions in Tamil Nadu. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, igniting scientific curiosity among students and teachers alike.

Special Initiatives

INSPIRE Program

SACSE hosts the "INSPIRE" program, sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology, in Chennai colleges.

Faculty Development

We prioritize vernacular outreach for rural schools and conduct low-cost science pedagogy training for high school teachers with support from SSN College and DST.

Online faculty development programs have been successfully held with SRM University, MK University, and Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Bhubaneswar.

Get Involved

Interested in hosting a SACSE program at your school or college? Here's how you can get involved:

Program Guidelines
  • A maximum of two (or at the most three) members will conduct the program in schools/colleges
  • The entire transportation and accommodation shall be borne by schools/colleges
  • For Government schools, the program will be conducted free of cost
Contact Information

If any school or college is interested in conducting a program in their school/college, please contact:

Dr. C.V.S. Brahmananda Rao

Position: President, SACSE
Designation: Dean (Academic), Chemical Sciences, HBNI-IGCAR & Head, Fuel Chemistry Division (FChD), MC&MFCG, IGCAR, Kalpakkam

Dr. N. Ramanathan

Position: Secretary, SACSE
Designation: Head, Actinide Chemistry & Separation Science Section, FChD, MC&MFCG, IGCAR, Kalpakkam

Dr. R. Kumaresan

Position: Treasurer, SACSE
Designation: Head, Pyro-chemical Process Studies Section, MFPD, MC&MFCG, IGCAR, Kalpakkam

Contact Us for More Information

You can also find direct email and phone contacts for our President, Secretary, and Treasurer on the Contact page.

Key Events

  • Annual Chemistry Symposium
  • Science Quiz Competitions
  • Chemistry Demonstrations
  • Popular Science Lectures
  • Faculty Development Programs
  • INSPIRE Program

Our Team

Meet our dedicated executive committee members who work tirelessly to make SACSE a success.

View Committee

Our Impact

4

States Covered

100+

Schools & Colleges

36+

Workshop Events

10000+

Students Reached

275+

SACSE Life Members

13+

Years of Service

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