IISER Kolkata had the honour of hosting the US Consul General, Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz, on 7 April 2026. The visit highlighted the Institute’s vibrant research ecosystem through a series of curated laboratory interactions. It concluded with a high-level meeting involving the Deans, Registrar, and Director, during which departments presented their key academic and research initiatives. This was followed by an interactive exchange on IISER Kolkata’s research priorities and potential collaborations with U.S. universities and research institutions. Discussions focused on joint R&D projects, technology transfer, space science innovation, and opportunities under the U.S.–India TRUST initiative.
