National Science Day observed at Sahyadri
04-Mar-2022
National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir C.V Raman on 28 February 1928. On this occasion, the Dept. of Basic Science, in collaboration with the IETE (Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers), held a quiz competition, for first-year Engineering students with the preliminary rounds taking place on February 28th and the finals on March 3rd, 2022., the four teams were selected as finalists - Chinmaya Vittal V and Shetty Deveesh Chidananda (B Section); Anudeep K K and Kaushik K U (D Section); Ananya and Saanvi (F Section ) and Jasraj and Sankshipth (I Section ). The Quizmaster was Arjun Bhandary, student from second-year Engineering. The winners were Chinmaya Vittal V, Shetty Deveesh Chidananda (B Section) and second placed was bagged by Ananya and Saanvi (F Section).
The guest for the formal event was Rev Fr Vijay Lobo, Principal, St. Philomena P U College, Puttur. Dr Prashanth Rao, HOD-Dept. of Basic Science welcomed the guest and gathering. Rev Fr Vijay Lobo spoke on the external influences that can mould our destiny by using the example of a child who damages a toy with the want to know what is inside the object. He also emphasized on the potential and abilities that each individual has, as well as the necessity to always have the desire to learn more. He also discussed the three fundamental pillars of learning that are crucial in a student's life: learning to do, learning to think, and learning to communicate. Based on these pillars students have to create their own environment of success. After that, the principal discussed the principles of science and technology, as well as how we may use science to raise public awareness and apply it effectively for the good of society.
Dr. Savitha M B, Associate Professor, Chemistry Department, gave a presentation on Alternative Fuels for the Future - from yesterday to today and tomorrow. She highlighted the various conventional and promising alternate fuels, as well as their various drawbacks, barriers, and opportunities to overcome them. The information given to the audience grabbed the interest of the audience.
Dr. Jyothi F Serrao, Associate Professor, Physics Department, gave a vote of gratitude at the end of the programme. Prof. Soumyashree, Dept. of English hosted the occasion.
