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              Open Day – Democratizing Knowledge at ESE
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              Open Day is an annual flagship student-led outreach event of the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) at the Indian Institute of Science, designed to open the doors of cutting-edge research to the wider community.
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                The event warmly welcomes visitors from outside IISc, students from other departments and institutions, school and college students, educators, industry professionals, and members of the public who are curious about science, technology, and innovation.
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                   What Happens at Open Day
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                    At Open Day, ESE students take centre stage by showcasing their ongoing research, laboratory experiments, and technological innovations. Complex concepts in electronics, systems engineering, and interdisciplinary research are presented in a simple, visual, and lucid manner, making advanced research accessible to audiences from diverse backgrounds.
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                    Through live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, posters, and hands-on experiments, students engage visitors in meaningful conversations, explaining not just what they work on, but why it matters.
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                  <h3 class="details_item_info_title">Democratizing Knowledge</h3>
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                    At its core, Open Day is a democratisation of knowledge initiative. It breaks traditional academic barriers by:
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                            Making advanced research open, transparent, and approachable
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                            Inspiring young minds to explore science, engineering, and research careers
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                  <h3 class="details_item_info_title">Learning Beyond the Classroom</h3>
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                    For students, Open Day is an invaluable opportunity to develop science communication skills, learn to explain complex ideas clearly, and engage with real-world questions from a diverse audience. For visitors, it offers a rare glimpse into how academic research translates into real-world impact.
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                   <h3 class="details_item_info_title">Impact and Spirit</h3>
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                    Open Day reflects ESE’s commitment to public engagement, inclusive learning, and societal responsibility. By transforming laboratories into open learning spaces, the event strengthens the connection between the institute and the community, reinforcing the idea that knowledge grows when it is shared.
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                        Open Day at ESE is not just an exhibition, it is a celebration of curiosity, openness, and the joy of learning together.
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