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Chandigarh (The Hawk): A new series of lectures -- Expository Lectures by Decorated Teachers-Scientists from Chandigarh Region in Amrut Kaal (2023-47) -- was launched today, to mark the Teachers’ Day, by the Society for Promotion of Science & Technology in India (SPSTI). This is the 3rd lecture series to commemorate 75 years of Indian independence, Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav. The just concluded series, "Visions of Institutions in North-West India in run up to India@100 in 2047", has been bringing together esteemed academicians and intellectuals to discuss the future of education and innovation. Earlier, the first series of lectures was held from Sept. 5, 2021 to August 15, 2022, entitled “Institution Building & Nurturing Initiatives in Independent India”. Both these series of lectures have been platforms for insightful discussions on various aspects of education, science and technology and their role in shaping the nation's future and well-being of the people. SPSTI Organized the event in association with the Chandigarh Chapters of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS), and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), along with CRIKC (Chandigarh Regional Innovation & Knowledge Cluster) and Forum of Retired Vice Chancellors & Directors (FRVCD). The first lecture in the series, ChatGPT in Teaching and Research,was held today, at the Panjab University, at the Department of Biotechnology, featuring Prof. Rajat Sandhir, a distinguished teacher and noted biochemist, working at Panjab University, as the speaker. Several esteemed personalities graced the occasion. Prof. Arun K. Grover, Vice-President of SPSTI, delivered the opening remarks, setting the tone for the day's discussions. Pr ...