Chiasma 2025

Chiasma, a student-led science fest organised by the Biological and Life Sciences division of the School of Arts and Sciences, provides students across the country a chance to experience the rich curriculum of Ahmedabad University and acquire hands-on experience with its facilities. Using a combination of instructive workshops, informative talks, and stimulating competitions, Chiasma offers a platform for students to explore the realm of life sciences. The fundamental objective is to intervene in the disparity between scientific exploration and the complexity of everyday life.

For eight years, Chiasma has successfully enriched students nationwide with the knowledge of life sciences and its interdisciplinary applications. The eighth edition of Chiasma brings exciting workshops that will ignite your curiosity, transform you into a critical thinker, and nurture a problem-solving mind. Join us to embark on a stimulating journey that unleashes your hidden scientist and explore the field of life sciences through fun-filled learning and exciting social events.

For any queries, contact:
Khushee Pathak: +91.8160883818
Diya Gandhi: +91.9924286345
Aekta Barot: +91.7984541855
Vishnupriya Patel: +91.7877153143

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Culturals

Call for all science enthusiasts!

Get ready to ignite your curiosity and form lasting connections at CHIASMA, celebrating all things science. CHIASMA is more than just workshops. It's a vibrant festival where students, scientists, researchers, and anyone passionate about science come together.

Deepen your knowledge by participating in engaging workshops led by experts, delving into diverse scientific fields, and becoming a part of a community of curious minds. Expand your network by mingling with fellow science enthusiasts, sharing ideas, and building valuable connections at the mixer. Discover your potential and let your curiosity run wild during our interactive social evenings, designed to spark creativity and exploration.

This year, CHIASMA is bigger! We've got new exciting events and performances planned, plus the return of popular favorites like the volleyball tournament and DJ night. Whether you're a seasoned science buff or just starting your journey, CHIASMA has something for you.

Ready for the adventure because we are! Don't miss out on the opportunity to engage with curiosity at CHIASMA.

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For any queries, please contact:

Aanya Dalal: +91.9099084491
Ananya Bhat: +91.7795283403

Workshops

CSI Chronicles

Who said science can't be thrilling? CSI Chronicles, the forensics workshop at Chiasma, explores the world of crime fighting and connects it with the excitement of practical science.

In our workshop, where science meets suspense, students will be exposed to realistic crime scenarios and will engage in solving the mystery themselves. They experience hands-on training in various intriguing practical tests performed by actual forensic investigators, like Blood Spatter Analysis and Dactylography (Fingerprinting Tests).

Bring out the detective in you and experience nothing less than being in a CID episode at the Forensic Science Workshop at Chiasma 2025!

Workshop Itinerary

Dactylography - Scientific Study of Fingerprints
Blood spatter
Intended writing and forgery
Crime scene investigative techniques

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KEYA JANTRANIA

Integrated MS
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2026

SHAIVEE CHOKSHI

Integrated MS
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2026

Deciphering Life

Proteins, also known as the building blocks of life, are present in our body in various forms. The list is unending, from enzymes that catalyse metabolic reactions to antibodies that defend against foreign antigens. This makes studying proteins crucial for understanding fundamental biological processes, drug discovery, and other innovations in the field of biology.

This workshop gives students hands-on experience with basic techniques and instruments for molecular biology experiments. In particular, they will be familiarised with experiments associated with the analysis of proteins.

Workshop itinerary

Protein isolation- Isolation of proteins from bacterial cells
Bradford's Assay- Quantification of the isolated proteins
SDS PAGE- Separating the proteins based on their molecular weights via gel electrophoresis
Western blot- Understanding how a particular protein is identified from a group of isolated proteins via antibody targeting

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TARJAN SHAH

Integrated MS
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2027

HARSH PARIKH

Integrated MS
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2027

Life in Bytes

Biological research generates vast amounts of data, such as genome and protein sequences, and information on biological molecules and organisms. Bioinformatics brings together people across biology, physics, chemistry, and computer science to devise computational methods to manage, analyse, and derive useful interpretations from this data. The data generated in the labs are in raw form, and the tools of bioinformatics and computation help us analyse and understand the data to use it for further research purposes.

The workshop aims to give a basic introduction to bioinformatics tools through problem-solving.

Workshop Itinerary

Handling databases
Pairwise and multiple sequence alignments
BLAST
Primer designing
Homology modelling
Visualising proteins using Chimera

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MANUSHI PARIKH

BS (Honours)
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2025

SASTHIKA MAHESHWARAN

Integrated MS
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2027

BioSpectra

Light is a powerful tool harnessed not only in biology but in all disciplines of science, like physics and chemistry. In biology, it illuminates life at a molecular level, from the vibrant glow of fluorescence to subtle absorbance changes in growing bacterial cultures. It is a tool that beautifully showcases the union of each discipline, helping us to precisely look at molecular processes in a new light.

This workshop introduces students to routinely used methods used to measure and analyse molecular processes, with applications in all domains of biology, be it in molecular biology, cell biology, or enzyme kinetics.

Whether one is quantifying molecules or mapping growth dynamics, they will experience how light transforms observation into understanding.

Workshop Itinerary

Fluorescence: Quantifying fluorescence intensity of unknown samples of fluorescent bead dilutions
Bacterial Growth Curve: Monitoring and calculating growth parameters like doubling time of bacterial cultures as they transition through lag, exponential, stationary, and death phases

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GARGI MUKHERJEE

BS (Honours)
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2025

SAKSHAM KACHHWAHA

Integrated MS
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2027

A Trip Down Memory Lane: the Psychology Workshop

The workshop offers comprehensive learning experience, delving into the intricate interplay of psychological and biological aspects that shape human memory. Participants will gain a profound understanding of memory processes through specific experiments, exploring cognitive and neural mechanisms.

Throughout the workshop, participants will develop a solid grasp of fundamental psychological theories and models related to memory, including encoding, storage, and retrieval. A unique emphasis will be placed on bridging the gap between psychological concepts and their biological foundations, providing participants with insights into how brain structures and functions contribute to memory functions.

The hands-on element of the workshop will involve practical sessions using Psychopy, a versatile tool for creating psychological experiments. Participants will gain practical skills in designing and implementing memory-related experiments, offering them firsthand experience in applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. From constructing stimuli to collecting and analysing data, participants will navigate the entire research process, honing both their theoretical understanding and practical research skills.

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YASHASHVI SITANIA

BA (Honours)
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2025

SAKINA MOHAMED DALAL

BA (Honours)
School of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2026

WildMinds Ethology

The ethology workshop dives into the fascinating world of animal behaviour! Join us for an early morning bird walk, exploring the intricacies and diversity of avian life. Students will engage in discussions and hands-on experiments that unravel the mysteries of animal psychology across various species.

This workshop promises a comprehensive exploration of ethology, providing a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and build knowledge of the interconnected world of animal behaviour.

Workshop Itinerary

Learning concepts like sexual size dimorphism, mating systems, stress signaling, and modes of communication
Insights into ecological niches, ethograms, and visualising dynamics of fish aggression

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