GUWAHATI, Feb 7 - Dr Munindra Kr Mazumdar, head of the Department of Mathematics, Maria�s Public School has been selected for the prestigious National Award for Outstanding Effort in Science and Technology Communication (Maths), 2018� by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology for popularising maths among children through print media including books and magazines.
The award, consisting of Rs 2 lakh in cash, a citation and a certificate, will be given to Dr Mazumdar on February 28 to coincide with National Science Day, in New Delhi.
Dr Mazumdar has so far written about 20 books and more than 100 articles in newspapers and magazines. He has also attended workshops and seminars in the United States of America and Thailand, besides many places in India. He has been working at Maria�s Public School for 17 years.
