STEM learning for Kumar focuses on exposure to working scientific environments and researchers. His primary interests are astronomy, space science, and aerospace-related domains.
Mentorship
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Academic Achievements
Kumar has pursued mathematical and computational problem-solving through selective enrichment programs and challenge-based learning, such as:
- Completed Epsilon India 2026 residential math camp
- Selected for ICTS-RRI Maths Circles 2026
- Bebras Challenge 2025 (Brahmagupta level): Score 132 / 165, National Rank 344
Scientific Institution Visits
In particular, this exposure has included visits to major scientific institutions and observatories:
Radio Telescopes
- GMRT (2022)
- Ooty Radio Telescope (2023)
- Gauribidanur Radio Observatory (2023)
Optical Telescopes
- Vainu Bappu Observatory (2023)
- Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (2023)
Rocket Launches
- VSSC, Trivandrum (2023)
- GSLV-F12/NVS-01, SHAR (2023)
Space Exhibitions
- VSSE, Ahmedabad (2024)
Open Days and Workshops
In addition, he has participated in open days and workshops at research institutions:
- IIA Science Day, 2023 and 2024
- RRI Open Day, 2023
- ZSD at COSMOS Mysuru, 2023
- ‘Math is Fun’ Workshop, 2023
- Asteroid Day, IIA, 2023
- Physics of Soft Materials, ICTS, 2023
- Night Sky Watch, IIA, 2024
- IISc Open Day, 2024, 2026
- Lunar Watch, IIA, 2024
- National Space Day, URSC, 2024
- AXIOM-4 docking with ISS, Live, IIA, 2025
- One Day As A Scientist, CSIR-NAL, 2025
Public Lectures
Further, he has attended public outreach events across astrophysics, planetary science, space missions, and theoretical physics:
Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Discovery of Helium in the Sun, Prof. Biman Nath, 2023
- Pulsars: Timekeepers of the Cosmos, Prof. Maura McLaughlin, 2023
- Portrait of a Young Galaxy, Prof. Nissim Kanekar, 2023
- The Accelerating Universe, Robert Kirshner, 2023
- Shedding ‘light’ at Dark Matter in the Universe, Dr Rohini Godbole, 2023
- Time and Calendars, Aniket Sule, 2024
- Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion, D.R. H.R. Madhusudan, 2025
- Stellar Tango: From Binary Orbits to Blazing Mergers, Dr Annapurni Subramaniam, 2026
Solar Science
- Sun, Aurorae, and the Realities of Research Life, Prof. Anitha Ravishankar, 2023
- The Sun through the Eyes of India’s Aditya L1, Durgesh Tripathi, 2024
Space Missions
- Indian space astronomy and planetary exploration programs, P. Sreekumar, 2023
- Space Astronomy, Prof Jayant Murthy, 2023
- To the Moon: On Chandrayaan-3, Dr S. Seetha, 2023
- Planetary and Lunar Exploration Science, Dr Shyama Narendranath, 2024
- To The Moon! Dr Shyama Narendranath, 2024
- Astronomy from Space: Advancing the Final Frontier, Dr Rekhesh Mohan, 2024
- Astronomy from Space: Missions of India, Dr S. Seetha, 2024
Modern Astronomy
- The Frontier Development Lab, Madhulika Guhathakurta, 2024
- Black Hole Shadow, Samved Kolekar, 2024
- The Dynamic Night Sky, Prof Shri Kulkarni, 2024
- Survival at stake! Defending the Earth from asteroid attack, Dr B. R. Guruprasad, 2025
Theoretical Physics and Maths
- Black Holes, Quantum Mechanics, and Reversibility of Time, Dr Suvrat Raju, 2023
- Hyperbolicity, Indira Chatterji, 2024
- Quantum Astrophysics, Roger Blandford, 2025
Applied Physics
- The Imaging Story: Black Holes to MRI, Rajaram Nityananda, 2023
- Quantum Dots: Revolutionising the World of Materials, Dr Ranjani Viswanatha, 2023
- The Peace Particle: CERN Documentary, Screening and Panel Discussion, 2026
Certificate Courses
- The Fascinating World of Flows, ICTS
- Space Science, Technology & Applications, ISRO
- How Things Work, Coursera
- Universe in the Classroom, JNP
- Drone Development Engineer, EdYoda
- Lego Robot Designers Foundation, RoboLectro
Strategic Thinking
In addition to scientific exposure, Kumar also enjoys strategy-based games and activities that encourage pattern recognition, planning, and logical thinking:
- Chess: Completed Level 1 at the ChessBase India Summer Camp 2024
Field Exposure
In addition to institutional STEM learning, Kumar has participated in structured field-based exposure programs:
- Aero Sports Camp, GETHNAA, 2025
- Aqua Sports Camp, GETHNAA, 2025
- Snorkelling, Rameswaram, 2025
- Discover Scuba Diving, Pondicherry, 2025
- Kuari Pass Himalayan Trek (Kids Summer Camp), Indiahikes, 2026
Overall, this page documents ongoing STEM learning through institutions, lectures, and problem-solving activities. This complements his work in competitive sailing and making.