Who are we?
We, Mango Education, founded in 2016 by Obuli Chandran, are a company that is as passionate about education as we are about science and technology. We seek to nurture and grow the leaders of tomorrow, who are problem solvers, researchers and innovators, through an integrated approach that involves activity based, experiential and interdisciplinary learning.
Our vision is to build an ecosystem that promotes the exploration of new avenues for students in science and technology. Our astronomy courses and science expeditions have been crafted through years of experience and wisdom by experts with a singular vision to trigger a sense of wonder, instigate curiosity and approach science not merely as an academic pursuit, but as a way of life to explore the world around them.
Our journey so far
Started in 2016 with a primary aim to impart subjects that are not taught in the conventional school syllabus, Mango Education has come a long way. Our dedicated team of educators strive to nurture and grow the leaders of tomorrow who are problem solvers, researchers and innovators. Over the years, we have meticulously curated and adopted a holistic teaching pedagogy that involves activity based, experiential and interdisciplinary learning.
2016 – The Beginning
Inception of Mango Education with the launch of ‘First of its kind’ courses like Science of Angry Birds, Straws and Storms, Whistle workshop, Astronomy Night Outs and more.
2017 – Science and Technology Courses
Launch of Science and technology courses with 15 plus different themes like Astronomy, Photography, Carpentry, Baking, Automobile, Wildlife, Cricket and more. Over 1500 students enrolled for the courses through the year.
2018 – Kids Ask Scientist
First of its kind ‘Kids Ask Scientist’ event organized by students of Mango Education. Young Astronomer and Young Game Developer become year-long programs with over 100 students signing up. Mango Astronomy Club entirely run by the students was set up to promote science to the public. The club visited the Sriharikotta facility of ISRO.
2019 – Mega Science Conference for Kids
A mega science conference organized by the kids: SCICON 2019 was organized wherein several scientists and experts from across the country visited Coimbatore and interacted with over 500 students. The same year was also Mango Astronomy Club’s first international stargazing expedition to Mauritius. We were the only team from India to visit and document the Mercury Transit on 11th Nov 2019.
2020 – Mango Science Radio
As the world came to terms with the reality of lockdown, we came up with Mango Science Radio where science stories and facts were recorded and sent as audio messages on WhatsApp in English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu. We had over 6500 subscribers for this program from all across the country.
2021 – Online Astronomy Courses
Still under lockdown, we launched several online batches on astronomy catering to students from the Middle East and Singapore, and for students from within the country. Nearly 200 students attended the programs.
2022 – Astronomy Programs in Schools
We set astronomy clubs in schools working with over 750 students engaged through our astronomy programs during the course of the year
2023 – Science Expeditions
Science themed expeditions to various parts of the country to inspire students to learn about the natural world around them, were arranged. We also had our first ever expedition to the Himalayas with students to visit the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve in Ladakh. Nearly 1500 students were engaged through our astronomy programs and science themed expeditions. We also worked with Greater Chennai Corporation and Coimbatore Corporation to organise science workshops and sessions for corporation school kids.
2024 – Beyond Coimbatore
Mango is officially in Chennai ! We partnered with KC High, Chennai to launch Astronomy club program for primary and middle school learners.
Team that loves SCIENcE
Obuli Chandran R
Anjana Ganesh P
Prassanna S
Mihir Athale
Srilakshmi N
Sricharan A
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