SUMMER LAB PROGRAM

An experiential program in bringing STEM theories to life.

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Dear Innovators,

I welcome you to the Summer Lab Program 2022 at Shoolini

University, ranked #1 in India and #6 in Asia in Research.

India is soon becoming the research destination of the world and

it is only with bright minds like you who can make it a hard-core
reality. This program at our campus amidst the Himalayan pine
forest and world-class laboratories and mentors will not only
open your minds to new possibilities and innovative ideas, it will
also give you hands-on experience of a research mindset, a lens
to see the world differently and an enriching experience.

I am aware that interests might be varied among you. We

therefore have created subject specific Summer Lab Programs at
the School of Biotechnology, AI and IoT and Finance for those
who want to deep-dive into their specific subject interest. During
the program, you wil also explore our award-winning library,
sports facility, pine courts and overall Shoolini in the mountains.

I look forward to hosting you at our vibrant campus, make

memories with you and learn a lot from each other.
See you soon!

Prof. Atul Khosla

Founder and Vice-Chancellor,
Shoolini University.
Alumnus of McKinsey Oliver Wyman, IIT Kanpur and
JBIMS
 WHY
Summer Lab Program at Shoolini University?

2% Interact and work with top global scientists

Trek through the pine forests and courtyards to be inspired

by nature

Take the first prominent step to become an innovator

Experience in-depth research and lab time for deeper under-

standing

Have specified subject interest? Choose and sign up for the

program that suits you best- Biotechnology, Internet of
Things (IoT) or FinTech

Become a part of a global research community for life

Think, ideate, and explore amidst nature

Play and relax in the awarded and highly acclaimed sports

facility
WHAT
to expect at Summer Lab Program

Subject Specific Summer Lab Programs : 6 hours each day

o Biotech
o IoT
o Fintech
Acting on a World Stage: 2 hours every day
Morning Madness: Yoga, Cycling, Trekking
Leisure Sports: Tennis, Badminton, Basketball
Movie Screenings

Cohort 1 Dates:
3rd/4th week of June

Application Deadline: IST 12.00 hours on 20th May 2022

• GPS
Summer Lab Program 2022 will be a fully residential program
hosted in the Shoolini University Campus at Kasauli Hills,
Himachal Pradesh

• How to Apply
Fill out the application form on Ideas That Matter website
before the deadline! Click here to apply !

• Eligibility
Biotech- Classes 11 and 12 only
Fintech- Classes 9-12
IoT- Classes 9-12
SUMMER LAB PROGRAM MENTORS

Ashish Khosla, Founder of Shoolini University and President,

Innovation & Marketing at Shoolini, Founder & MD of AADDOO.AI an
AI Powered EdTech company, Alumni of IIM Calcutta

Dr. Saurabh Kulsreshtha, Dean of Research and Development, Shoolini

University, alumnus of Jamia Milia Islamic, University of Kentucky, USA
and Max-Planck Institute, Koln, Germany.

Narinder Verma, Professor in Management Sciences & Liberal Arts,

IIM Calcutta Management Graduate (PGDM), BTech from IIT Delhi,
and PhD (Management) from Shoolini University as well as PGDAC)
from C-DAC, Pune.

Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry at

Shoolini University, Highly-Cited Researcher for 2020 by Clarivate
Analytics of Web of Science Group, Postdoctoral Fellow at the College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Visiting
Research Professor at University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

Dr. Amar Rao, Assistant Professor in Management Sciences & Liberal

Arts, PhD in Financial Markets, MBA from IBS, Chandigarh, B Tech
degree in Electronics and Communication.

Ankur Saxena Bashar is a director, voice coach, performance artist,

and poet. He holds a Master’s in Performance Studies from Ambedkar
University, and a Master’s in Acting from the prestigious National
School of DramaHe has also written and directed several plays — Swar,
Vyanjan and Manoranjan, Chowkidaar Ko Kisne Maara, and Ghatotkach
among others. He currently teaches at Shoolini University as Assistant
Professor for Performing Arts.

Prof Virender Rihani, Ph D (PU), ME (PEC), & BE (DCE)

Dean, Engineering and Technology, Former OSD to Chandigarh
Administration for establishing CCET, Fellow of Institution of
Engineers (India), Senior Member of IEEE, Expert Panelist in DRDO
and CSIR
SUMMER LAB PROGRAM CURRICULUM
IoT Summer Lab FinTech Summer Lab
Intake-20 students (Classes 9-12) Intake- 20 students (Classes 9-12)

1. Familiarity with Gateway and Devices 1. Bust the myths about blockchain and cryptos
• Arduino Uno • The technology behind blockchain
• Arduino Nano • How blockchain is emerging in various fields
• Raspberry Pi • Cryptocurrency and its working
2. Introduction to Sensors and Actuators 2. What moves the stock markets?
• Motors • What are primary and secondary markets
• Relays • How stock indices move up and down
• Smoke Fire Gas Sensor • Theories behind stock markets
• Ultrasonic and Proximity Sensors 3. Why markets behave the way they behave
• LEDs • Behavioural theories of stock markets
3. Interfacing of Devices and Sensors using Arduino • Greed, Fear Drives them?
IDE • Human Psychology behind the rise and fall of stock
• Introduction to Arduino IDE markets
• Programming and Interfacing of sensors
• Interfacing large appliances 4. Macro-fundamentals and how to read them
4. Controlling Actuators through IoT Clouds • Macroe-economic fundamentals
(ThingSpeak, Adafruit IO) • How to read and interpret macroeconomic
• Introduction to IoT clouds fundamentals in an easy manner
• Controlling Actuators through Clouds • Use macroeconomic indicators to your advantage
• Application of IoT 5. Emerging technologies such as Artificial
5. IoT use cases in Intelligence, Internet of Things
• Agriculture • What are AI networks and use of them in various
• Industry fields such as Agriculture, Your homes, Financial
• Healthcare Markets
• Smart Cities • Are AIs going to supersede human beings?
• Is TERMINATOR going to be a reality?
Biotechnology Summer Lab • Polymerization of the gel
• Loading of the PCR product to the gel and
Intake- 20 students (ideally for Classes 11-12)
separation
• Staining and visualization of the PCR product in
1. Isolation of Genomic DNA from a living cell the gel and analysis
• Preparation of solutions required for DNA 5. Isolation of RNA from the living Cell
isolation • Preparation of reagents and other components
• Preparation of cellular extract for RNA isolation
• Removal of contaminants like RNA, protein etc • Isolation of RNA from the given tissue
from the extract • Separation of isolated RNA fragments using
• Precipitation and Resuspension of DNA Agarose gel and its analysis
2. Agarose gel electrophoresis for the separation of
DNA
• Preparation of agarose gel
• Polymerization of the gel
• Loading of the isolated DNA to the gel and
separation
• Staining and visualization of the DNA in the gel
3. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the
amplification of a DNA segment
• Preparation of PCR mix with different
components including DNA
• Running PCR cycles in thermal cycler
4. Agarose gel electrophoresis for the analysis of
PCR Products
• Preparation of agarose gel
Shoolini University
1 hour 30 minutes from Chandigarh
Kasauli Hills

For any query regarding Summer Lab Program, please get in touch with:
• Shikha Sood |Email: shikha@shooliniuniversity.com| Phone: 9814931628
• Sreerupa Sil |Email: sreerupasil@shooliniuniversity.com | Phone: 9871594114