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Nobel Laureate Lecture Connects Global Science with Rural Uttarakhand Ranikhet, Jan 31, 2026: In an important academic initiative aimed at strengthening higher education in the remote and rural regions of Uttarakhand, Government P.G. College, Ranikhet joined hands as a knowledge partener with Bhaktiivedanta Institute the organiser of an online lecture by Nobel Laureate Prof. Carl E. Wieman (Nobel Prize in Physics). The lecture was conducted simultaneously through Zoom and YouTube Live, enabling wide participation from students, teachers, and research scholars across the hill districts of the state. The main objective of this online lecture is bringing world-class scientific exposure to students from geographically challenging and rural areas. The academic collaboration was conceptualised and coordinated by Dr. Bharat Pandey, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Coordinator, Science Popularisation Cell, Government P.G. College, Ranikhet, with a special focus on benefiting students studying in remote institutions. Delivering the lecture on “Taking a Scientific Approach to Science and Engineering Education,” Carl E. Wieman shared insights from his scientific journey and emphasized the importance of evidence-based teaching, critical thinking, and the development of scientific temperament. He highlighted that education should inspire curiosity and analytical reasoning rather than remain confined to examination-centric learning. The Zoom platform enabled direct interaction with the Nobel Laureate, while YouTube Live ensured wider outreach, allowing students from distant colleges of Uttarakhand to participate without geographical barriers. The initiative was widely appreciated for effectively connecting global scientific excellence with hill-region education. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal of Government P.G. College, Ranikhet, Prof.Pushpesh Pandey, said that such academic programmes play a crucial role in strengthening research culture, enhancing student motivation, and building academic confidence, particularly in government colleges located in rural and hilly regions. The programme also received appreciation from Vidya Bharati Uttarakhand, Vigyan Bharti Uttarakhand, and the Uttarakhand Council for Science and Technology, recognising the initiative as a meaningful effort toward promoting scientific temper and educational outreach in Uttarakhand. The recorded lecture is available online and can be viewed at: 
https://www.youtube.com/live/
