Client Projects
with IISER, other Institutions, and organisations
Dialogue • Science Journalism • Science Communication
Exploring SciComm is an initiative that examines how science communication is taught, practiced, and experienced in India. Through workshops, discussions, and experimental media projects, it creates space for students and practitioners to critically engage with storytelling, ethics, audience, and representation — rethinking how science is communicated across diverse contexts and communities.
PROJECT PI: SHALINI SHARMA
Water Journalism • Roundtable Dialogues • Participatory
awareness • action • advocacy
Water is at the very heart of our being, our society, our systems. This omnipresence makes it the heart of social divide and injustice. As the water crisis grows, so will the inequalities. Conflicts and climate change have and will only further intensify these challenges.
The AQUAMUSE project led by Prof. Sara Ahmed and Dr. Shalini Sharma aims to Facilitate Just and Sustainable Water Futures through Water Museums, Digital Media, and the Arts.PROJECT PI: SHALINI SHARMA
Communicating Action and Resilience for Environmental Health in India
The CARE Project (Communicating Action and Resilience for Environmental Health in India) works at the intersection of environment, health, and community. It links scientific evidence with lived experience to strengthen environmental health literacy, build resilience in vulnerable regions, and support communicators and communities in interpreting, documenting, and acting on climate-health challenges.
PROJECT PI : SHALINI SHARMA
Indian Scientist Biography • Mathematics • Number Theory
The Genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan is a documentary film features well-known number theorists from around the world associated with Ramanujan's oeuvre. Shot at various locations in Chennai, Namakkal, Kumbakonam, Erode and Cambridge, it highlights the trajectory of Ramanujans’s seminal work and its relevance today. His scientific legacy continues to grow well beyond anything that previous generations of mathematicians could have ever imagined.
2017
Collaboration with Vigyan Prasar
Scientific Discovery • X-Rays
The video will take you through a journey from the discovery of the X-rays to the modern day applications in healthcare, research and security. The story highlights the fact that the pursuit of knowledge in the fundamentals of nature lead us to discoveries that make our lives better in a long run.
2019
Featuring Prof. Sunil Mukhi (IISER Pune)
Institutional History • Documentary
'We need you here!' is the journey of Kurien and Amul that led to the world's first sprayer-dryer designed specifically for buffalo milk. The innovation has ensured the availability of the milk so that more people, especially children, have access to their daily nutrition in India.
2019
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This series is a lecture by Raghu Murtugudde, professor at IIT Bombay titled ‘ The Earth System and Climate’ that provides an overview of the Earth’s system and its climate. It discusses different aspects of the Earth’s system and how they determine Earth’s climate. The series has 19 episodes distributed in topics such as Sun, Volcanoes, Stratospheric chemistry/dynamics, Atmospheric physics/dynamics, Ocean dynamics, Terrestrial Energy/ Moisture, Global Moisture, Marine Biogeochemistry, Terrestrial Ecosystems, Soil, Tropospheric Chemistry, CO2, Land Use, Human Activities and Pollutants. SMC recorded the lectures and edited it in order to showcase it more engaging and interesting.
with TROP-ICSU
A FREE online course for educators of all disciplines developed by the National Resource Centre on Climate Change at IISER Pune as part of the Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching ARPIT 2019, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India.
In this course we present a number of educational resources including customized lesson plans to teach climate change topics at undergraduate level. This course focuses on providing teachers with training in the use of new pedagogical methods to introduce climate-change related content in their classrooms while teaching their discipline-specific topics.
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The Science Media Centre (SMC) has helped create over 100 science videos for the Science Activity Centre, aimed at making science engaging, accessible, and fun.
Each video features mentors handling different scientific topics, guiding learners through concepts with clear explanations, visuals, and hands-on perspectives. These videos support activity-based learning and encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and exploration.
with IISER Pune Science Activity Centre
A video Series on covering a range of topics.
A video Series on covering a range of topics.
The 3-part documentary looks at the history and evolution of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune.
Part 1: The concept and inception
Part 2: Evolution of IISER Pune
Part 3: Looking ahead with reminiscences
A video Series on covering a range of topics.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This is an introductory course in evolutionary biology. The aim is to give the students an overview of the process of evolution and how it connects various disciplines of biology. We will also look at how evolutionary thinking informs other domains of human interest like medicine, psychology, antibiotic resistance etc. After taking this course, the students should be able to apply the core concepts in evolution across domains and also appreciate significance of evolutionary theory in biology and society.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This course provides an integrated view of the Earth as an evolving planet and its dynamic interaction with life. This is an ideal introductory course for 1st year BSc students specializing in any branch of science, particularly in Geology, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts of drug discovery and development. The course is intended for students who have a background in chemistry and interested in the process of drug discovery. The intended outcome is to train students on various aspects of new drug discovery/development, drug screening, target identification, lead discovery, optimization and the molecular basis of drug design and drug action.
Discover the spirit of scientific exploration at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) through this promotional film that showcases its diverse research departments and vibrant academic environment.
From cutting-edge theoretical studies to advanced experimental research, this video offers a glimpse into the pioneering work carried out across RRI’s departments, highlighting the institute’s commitment to curiosity-driven science, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Founded by Nobel Laureate Sir C. V. Raman, RRI continues to be a hub for fundamental research, fostering young minds and advancing knowledge across physics, astronomy, and related fields.
Collaboration with Raman Research Centre
This video takes you on a tour of IISER Pune's stunning campus, state-of-the-art research labs, specialised centers, and campus facilities.
This film was conceptualised by Dr. Shalini Sharma, edited by P. Imayavan, scripted by Shanti Kalipatnapu, and narrated by Dr. Moumanti Podder. It was telecast as part of the Avenues of Excellence Series on Doordarshan National Channel.
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Effective science communication has the power to influence minds towards STEM professions and research. Our work in education reaches out to a number of people across the country to better understand concepts, to engage in a range of science courses and to make science engage with the public.
We collaborate with institutions, organisations, and government departments to create engaging science videos that bring ideas to life for curious minds everywhere. Within IISER Pune, we partner with faculty to develop thoughtful online courses, including as a production partner with NPTEL. Our work sits at the intersection of education and public engagement — crafting content that is rigorous yet accessible, and nurturing a wider culture of scientific curiosity, one well-made video at a time.