NE institute chief sees bright future in research for students

SHILLONG: Students knowing the fundamentals of Chemistry, presentation skills, mathematical and computer skills have a great future and they can create their own world, said G Narahary Sastri, Director, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat. Sastri was delivering a talk on “Chemistry for Empowerment” organised by the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya in 9th Mile, Ri Bhoi on Wednesday.
USTM also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSIR-NEIST on the day for collaborative work in scientific education and research.
Addressing the students of the Department of Chemistry of USTM, Sastri said, “Chemistry is the basis for everything. Whether it is Biology, material science or any new discovery that we can make with things that we can see, touch and feel-they are all made of molecules and atoms.” In simple terms, doing something with atoms and molecules is Chemistry. Chemistry students with interdisciplinary skill have a great future in research and innovation, he added. On the other hand, the MoU signed between the two institutes aims at promoting cooperation in scientific education and research.