Guwahati, Aug 15: Renowned as the world’s youngest professor from New York University, USA, Prof Suborno Isaac Bari visited the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) ON Wednesday and addressed thousands of students and other participants including faculty members on the topic “The Impact of Early Stem Education”.
Apart from the huge number of USTM students, more than 500 children and participants from different schools and institutions attended this historic event and interacted with the “Einstein of our time” making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Prof Bari will again visit USTM on Thursday and join the 78th Independence Day celebration on the campus.
Prof Suborno Bari has been accompanied by his father Rashidul Bari who is a teacher at Brooklyn Tech New York USA and Pranesh Debnath, state representative, North East India Vyomika Space Academy (ISRO SPACE TUTOR) and India coordinator for Prof Suborno Issac Bari.
The world’s youngest professor received a warm and grand welcome at USTM. A human chain formed by students greeted him as he moved to the programme venue.
The programme began with the felicitation of the guests by USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque, Vice Chancellor Prof GD Sharma, Advisor USTM Dr RK Sharma and Pro Vice-Chancellor USTM Dr BK Das.
Prof Suborno Isac Bari delivered an insightful lecture on the impact of early stem education. In his speech, he also incorporated the life stories of two great Indian scientists – Dr Vikram Sarabhai and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
After his speech, Prof Bari responded to different questions related to Physics and maths as well as general questions asked by students. Prof Bari said that Maths and Science are important subjects and in the modern education system, young students should deeply study both subjects.
Addressing the gathering, the 12-year-old Bari said that he wanted to help people understand mathematics and science. “I want to help people around the world understand math and science,” he said, adding that “My goal is to be a professor and try to help those in need of a good resource.”
He thanked USTM for inviting him and also shared his experience of his active interaction with the students of CPS Patharkandi and CPS Badarpur on Tuesday. He visited the two schools of the ERD Foundation in two programs held in Karimganj on Wednesday.
Rashidul Bari, father of Prof Suborno Bari also addressed the audience and shared his feelings as a proud father of a genius. The programme ended with a vote of thanks delivered by USTM VC Prof GD Sharma.
Prof Sharma said, “USTM always encourages students, scholars, and faculty members from across various institutions of the region to attend such knowledge events here”. The programme is designed to inspire and motivate the participants fostering a spirit of inquiry and innovation among the attendees.
Speaking on the occasion, USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque, said, “We are delighted to welcome Prof Suborno Isaac Bari to our campus.”
“His visit signifies the University’s commitment to fostering global academic collaborations and providing our community with access to world-class intellect and innovation. His visit will inspire the young minds of the North East to work even harder and more enthusiastically on their academic and research pursuits”, he added.
