"Think Like a Scientist with Oppenheimer" – BMICH Edition

26th February 2024 BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka 300+ students, 40+ schools

"Think like a scientist with Oppenheimer" took center stage at BMICH on February 26, marking a game-changing moment in Sri Lankan education innovation. Kudos to the Entre Club of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, teaming up with the Future Lanka Research and Development Foundation to create a magical STEAM development and career guidance experience.

Key Highlights

  • Keynote by Dr. Ruchira Wijesena (Senior Lecturer, Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa) on "STEM Development Explained through the Story of Oppenheimer"
  • Panel: Importance of Research & Innovation featuring Dr. Angelo Karunarathne, Ms. Nadeeshani Gunathilake, and Mr. Dian Baduge
  • Panel: Contribution of IT, Engineering, Technology & Finance for STEAM with Dr. Dulini Mudunkotuwa, Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana, Mr. Chaaminda Kumarasiri, and Mr. Dian Baduge
  • Launch of the Chandran Rutnam Inter-school Short Film Competition (Title Sponsor: Trico Maritime Pvt Ltd)
  • Special educational opportunities for students from James Cook University Australia, Eduko Pathways, ACCA Sri Lanka, BIET, Virtusa Sri Lanka, Softmatter by MAS Holdings, AECC, and Nanaska