Abbreviation | VASCSC or CSC |
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Formation | 1966 |
Founder | Vikram Sarabhai |
Type | NGO |
Legal status | Not-for-profit Organization registered as Society |
Purpose | STEM Education |
Headquarters | Ahmedabad |
Location | |
Chairman | K Kasturirangan |
Executive Director | Dilip Surkar |
Website | www |
Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre, commonly known as VASCSC, was established in the 1960s by the eminent space scientist, Vikram Sarabhai in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The centre works towards popularising science and mathematics education among students, teachers and the public.[1][2] Its mandate is to stimulate interest, encourage and expose the principles of science and scientific method and also to improve and find innovative methods of science education. It is located opposite Gujarat University. VASCSC is open to all members of the community.[3]