St. Xavier's College, Burdwan

St. Xavier's College
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ISRO – IIRS Outreach Programme

Space Technology for Education

St. Xavier's College, Burdwan is a participating centre of the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), for the EDUSAT Outreach Programme.

About the Programme:

The IIRS Outreach Programme is an initiative by ISRO to impart knowledge on remote sensing, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), GPS technology, and related geospatial sciences through satellite-based distance learning (EDUSAT). The programme is designed for college students, researchers, and professionals.

Objectives:

To spread awareness and knowledge of space technology and its applications
To provide access to high-quality learning resources in remote sensing and GIS
To build capacity among students and faculty in geospatial technologies

Programme Features:

Live and recorded lectures by ISRO scientists and experts from IIRS, Dehradun
Topics covering satellite remote sensing, digital image processing, GIS applications, GPS and GNSS
Interactive sessions with real-time Q&A with IIRS faculty
Completion certificates awarded to successful participants

Participation:

Students and faculty of St. Xavier's College, Burdwan can attend the programme through the college's EDUSAT receiving facility. The Geography department coordinates participation.

Benefits:

Exposure to cutting-edge space and geospatial technology
Free, high-quality learning from ISRO scientists
Certification from IIRS/ISRO for career enhancement
Access to IIRS course materials and online resources (iirs.gov.in)

SWAYAM/MOOCs:

In addition to EDUSAT, the college encourages students to enrol in free online courses on the SWAYAM platform, including IIRS courses on remote sensing and GIS.

For more information, contact the Geography Department or the college office at: college@sxcb.edu.in