"Is it nice to be a researcher?" - Nate asked
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
By Narayan Babu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kiwi Research
Recently, we got the opportunity to conduct a workshop on “Introduction to Research” for the students of Mathews Mar Athanasius Residential (MMAR) School Chengannur, Kerala. We were excited as it was our first workshop for school students but also nervous and
doubtful whether we would be able to match their wavelength since they were a crowd of 7th and 8th graders. But to our surprise, we saw a group of young minds bursting with curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the research world and other disciplines.
A session that focused on the know-how to have the mindset of a researcher paved the way for the students to ponder and ask lots of interesting questions, one of them being ‘How will we get our research work published?’ by Ananya, a 7th grader. However, the most memorable moment was when a young boy from 7th grade, Nate, asked an interesting question, ‘Is it nice to be a researcher?’ and this got us thinking. Student communities of today have a great deal of untapped curiosity, but the resources the current system provides them with are insufficient. This results in them being placed behind in keeping up with the advanced world we have at present.
The intelligence and curiosity that these children have shows immense potential for the future of this society. They can make some changes with the unarmed curiosity they possess however, only if the students get equipped with the right resources and training will they be able to contribute towards significant changes that shall benefit humankind and the planet earth. That said, we believe that one of the reasons for the students of MMAR to have a curious and advanced mindset is because of the skilled teachers and an efficient system they have in place, led by Ms Elsie Aly Chacko, Principal. Educational institutions of such high quality that not only focus on the growth of the school but also the well-being and overall development of the students are an asset to society.
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