Science & Research

About this sector

A career in the science and research sector offers endless opportunities for exploration, discovery, and innovation.

Scientists and researchers play a crucial role in advancing knowledge, developing new technologies, and solving complex problems. This sector encompasses various fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, environmental science, and many more. Professionals in this sector engage in rigorous experimentation, data analysis, and hypothesis testing to expand our understanding of the natural world and develop practical applications.

Careers in the science and research sector can be found in academia, government research institutions, private laboratories, and industry settings.

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Vashishtha Narayan Singh

Mathematician · Basantpur, Bhojpur, Bihar

From a village in Bhojpur, he studied at Patna Science College and went on to earn a PhD in mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley — and became known across Bihar for his gift for numbers.

Aryabhata

Ancient mathematician and astronomer · Kusumapura (Patna), Bihar

The great mathematician-astronomer who wrote the Aryabhatiya in 499 CE worked at Kusumapura, identified with present-day Patna. His ideas on zero-based place value, pi and the Earth's rotation still inspire students.