Movement for Science Appreciation through Inclusion of Communities

Mosaic is a community initiative based on the belief that society benefits when science is open, spirited, and inclusive of all; be it seasoned researchers, scientists, and educators, or tinkerers, students, or the simply curious.

It is an experiment in building a diverse and inclusive community around all things science, from the fun to the fundamental, from informal meetups to conferences to collaborations to projects and intersections. It has worked for open-source technology communities the world over. Then why not for science?

Goals

  • Intentionally informal and people-centric.
  • Shaped by participation.
  • Focused on sharing, tinkering, learning, and connecting.
  • A friendly gathering where knowledge is exchanged freely and joyfully.

Events

Updates

Rooted in the Commons?

Rooted in the Commons?

NITI Aayog’s Ease of Doing R&D report identifies real operational policy bottlenecks in S&T, but focuses on policies to improve translational outcomes over basic science. Neglecting basic research ignores India’s scientific foundation, undermining long-term societal progress and scientific temper.

Science at the Sante

Science at the Sante

Eventually V managed to convince her brother that it had to be the egg because chickens evolved from other egg-laying dinosaurs (and besides, the question doesn’t specify that it has to be a chicken egg!).

Reflections on Science Sante BLR #3

Reflections on Science Sante BLR #3

On an average, a human consumes around 1 pound of insects per year. Insects are found even in day to day substances, from lipsticks to red food coloring (Carmine).

Reflections on Sci-fold: A Zine-making Workshop

Reflections on Sci-fold: A Zine-making Workshop

What makes zines truly special is not one but a ‘mosaic’ of reasons: they are really easy to create; they defy conventional rules and genres; they are a medium accessible to anyone; and most importantly, they are an act of rebellion in themselves!