Institute of Mass Communicationin Science and Technology

University of LucknowLucknow

BRIEF HISTORY Established in 1995

M.Sc. (Tech.)Started in 1995

Three Semesters Course15 Science Post graduate and Graduates from Medical & Engineering

Supported by NCSTC (National Council for Science & TechnologyCommunication), DST, Government of India, Delhi.

In 1998, the course was modified: Eligibility was brought to the level of UG in Science, Medical and

Engineering.

Duration of course from 18 months was changed to two years consisting offour semesters.

Incorporation of topics like : Information Technology, Public relation,Computer application in Mass Communication : Reporting, Writing,Editing, Media laws, advertisement, Audio visual projects & dissertation

Four semester (two years)full time course.

Number of seats : 30

Degree of M.Sc. (Mass Communication in Science& Technology).

Eligibility for Admission : Bachelor’s degree inScience/Engineering/Medicine with minimum of 45%marks in aggregate.

THE COURSE

OBJECTIVESTo prepare professional Science communicator, who could

design, maintain and manage systems that ensure smoothflow of information among science, Technology, Industry andsociety. This will also help in: Popularization of Science & Technology Communication. Stimulation of Scientific temper in the society. Science & Technology Planning . Adoption of Technological changes.

CurriculumFExaminationsMid Semester (4 papers of 25 marks each) Semester Exams (4 papers of 75 marks each)

Semester I Paper 1.1 History and Philosophy of Science & TechnologyPaper 1.2 Basics of reporting and news sourcesPaper 1.3 Media and MediationPaper 1.4 Introduction to Computers in CommunicationSemester IIPaper 2.1 Popularization of Science & Science PolicyPaper 2.2 Media Development Communication & Specialized reportingPaper 2.3 Messages (Writing)Paper 2.4 Editorial practiceSemester IIIPaper 3.1 Evolution of Indian Press, Media Laws & ethicsPaper 3.2 Advertising Principles & PracticesPaper 3.3 Information TechnologyPaper 3.4 Communication Research, Practical & Field Assignment.Paper 3.5 Foreign language- French (Non credit paper)Semester IVPaper 4.1 Communication in public relationPaper 4.2 Audio-VisualPaper 4.3 Newspaper Management & PrintingPaper 4.4 Project DissertationPaper 4.5 Foreign Language: French (Non credit paper)

FACULTY• University Teachers(Zoology, Geology, Botany, Physics, Anthropology, Biochemistry, etc.)

• Research Scientists (CDRI, NBRI, IITR, KGMU)

• Eminent Journalists from Media(The Hindu, Times of India, Deccan Herald, The Pioneer)

• Engineers from All India Radio and Doordarshan.

• Engineers, Information Scientists and officers from Public and Private sectors.

INFRASTRUCTUREInstitute is at Ist floor of CPMT Bhawan

1) Class Rooms - 22) Computer Lab - 1 (8 computers with internet)3) Intercom - 24) Hall (Examination/Sitting purpose)5) Toilet(s) – 2 (for men & women)6) Teacher’s Room - 17) Store Room - 18) Library (more than 1200 books)

Equipped with multimedia facilities and audio-visual aids

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES• Journalism• Public Relations• Science Centers & Museums• Educational Liaison Officers• Industry• MNCs• Information , Audio, Visual & Print Media

• Professional Consultancy• Research Councils• Research Institutions• NGOs

AlumniMs. Yashasvi Shukla Lok Sabha

Mr. Amritesh Shrivastava Nuclear Power Corporation

Mr. Nimish Kapoor Department of Science & Technology

Ms. Jyoti Singh Department of Science & Technology

Mr. Nishant Saxena AFP

Mr. Abhinav Pandey PTI

Ms. Rashi Mishra Doon University

Dr. Upendra Pandey Dainik Jagaran

Ms. Archana Kharwal Zee TV

Ms. Vinita Singh Infibeam

Mr. Arunav Sinha Times of India

Mr. Amit Jaiswal Navbharat Times

Mr. Pawan Singh Rashtriya Sahara

Mr. Nagendra Pandey Hindustan

Ms. Nupur Mishra State Bank of India

Ms. Jagriti Singh Indian Army

Ms. Madhavi Mishra Bank of Maharashtra

Mr. Akhilesh Kumar State Bank of India

Extension Activities• Publishing SCIENCE.COM - a in house newspaper.

• Participation in Wildlife week celebrations (1st -7th October)every year

• Celebration of Science day

• Celebration of various animal & environmentspecific days

• Publishing popular science articles & Radio talksto demystify science.

•Preparation of Information Brochure, Pamphlets,

•Preparation of news for press, NEWS Bulletin etc for various workshop, seminar, conferences.

Students work in collaboration with CDRI, IITR,NBRI CIMAP, KGMC, Vigyan Prasar, NCSTC-DST, All India Radio, Regional Science City.

Research ActivitiesStudents are involved in research activities to expose them to research in the discipline.

About 60 papers presented in national andinternational conferences.

Hosted the 1st Indian Science Communication Congress.

Best paper award - 5th Indian Science Communication Congress

Represented on International platforms like • Hands on Science• Public Communication on Science & Technology (PCST)