To mark National Science Day, Vedanta Aluminium organized a Campus Connect program inviting students from Women’s Degree College, Jharsuguda, to learn about the Science of Aluminium at its mega aluminium smelter in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The company hopes to encourage ambitious students, especially women, to pursue higher education in STEM fields and aspire to careers in the manufacturing industry. Through its Campus Connect initiative, Vedanta has introduced thousands of students from leading schools and colleges across India to the possibilities offered by the world of science, engineering, and high-tech manufacturing.
The Science of Aluminium initiative bridges the gap between classroom learning and applied learning, allowing students to experience concepts they may have only learned theoretically. The company’s Campus Connect initiative also seeks to encourage female students who show an inclination towards science-related subjects to build their careers in this field, as they are under-represented in science streams.
Vedanta Aluminium leverages scientific advancements to produce the highest quality of aluminium for sophisticated applications in various industries, including aerospace, aviation, renewable energy, electric vehicles, electricity transmission, building & construction, pharmaceuticals, and packaging. The company promotes a circular economy through innovations to recycle and reuse industrial wastes and ensure judicious usage of raw materials.
During the Campus Connect session, employee volunteers demonstrated scientific concepts behind the production of aluminium, such as Bayer’s process, Hall-Héroult process, power generation, and casting processes. Rahul Sharma, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating that “as the metal of the future, aluminium holds limitless potential to shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow for us and the generations to come.”
Sharada Patra, an engineering student from Women’s Degree College, Jharsuguda, expressed her excitement about the visit and how seeing the science of aluminium production firsthand helped her understand theoretical learnings from classroom sessions through practical experience.