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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Grand Finale of the Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt-2014

The Zonal Level Competitions of Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt-2014 held at twenty-nine zonal centres in Karnataka and Kerala over the last month culminated in the finale at the Campus with the zonal level winners taking part in the finals in Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management who was host to 1200 students from 200 colleges. Close to 100 projects were put on display by all the participating PU colleges. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Srinivasan Venkat (KVS), Tech Mahindra. In his inaugural speech to the gathering he said that he was happy to be a part of Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt-2014. It is a very good opportunity to utilize this programme and called upon the students to extract as much as they could for their future. He said, “Do it now. Sometime later it becomes never.” Dr. T. G. Sitharam, IISc., Bangalore, Dr. Abhishek Vaish, IIIT-Allahabad and Dr. S. Ananth Raj, Vision Group on Science & Technology, Bangalore, were the Guests of Honour.

Dr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandary Foundation in his presidential address, conveyed his joy to the students by saying that it was his vision and thanked Prof. Kareem, the chief co-ordinator and all the faculty members who made this event come true. In his motivating speech, he said that it is not academics which is the criteria to excel but along with academics, talent, intelligence and passion is very important. He called upon the students to use the platform provided by Sahyadri and interact with eminent invitees and develop their knowledge. The SSTH will be an annual event with Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management having earmarked Rs. 25 lakhs every year to fund student projects. Dr. Umesh M. Bhushi, Principal, welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering. In his enlightening speech he said that the aim of the College was to change rote learning into learning through projects.

Prof. Kareem, the chief co-ordinator of the event declared the Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt-2014 open. The day-long events witnessed students showcasing their talent in projects, models, essay-writing and quiz competitions. They had the opportunity to interact with the guests individually as well as through a panel discussion. There was a question & answer session which was answered by the dignitaries. The dignitaries assured their full support to the budding scientists.

Mr. Srinivasan Venkat (KVS), Tech Mahindra addressed the M.Tech. and MBA placed students and faculty in a separate session. He spoke about the opportunities available once they complete their post graduation. He emphasised on the urge to learn and advised them on how to get into the IT profession.

Dr. T. G. Sitaram, IISc., Bangalore, addressed the M.Tech. students and faculty of the Department of Civil Engineering. Dr. Abhishek Vaish, IIIT-Allahabad and Dr. S. Ananth Raj, Vision Group on Science & Technology, Bangalore, interacted with the research co-ordinators, Hods and senior staff. Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandary Foundation interacted with all the Principals and co-ordinators of all the participating colleges.

During the Valedictory function prize winners were awarded certificates and cash prizes. The Overall Championship was bagged by Expert PU College, Mangalore. The First place in the Quiz Competition went to Expert PU College, Govindas PU College bagged the Second place and Mahesh PU College, Mangalore, won the Third place. In the Essay Competition on the topic “Science Education: Challenges and Solution,” Expert PU College bagged the First and Third place whereas, Mahesh PU College won the Second place. In the Project Exhibition Competition, SSPU College, Subramanya, won the First place, Sahyadri PU College bagged the Second place and Excellent PU College bagged the Third place. DVS PU College, Shimoga, won the First place in the Model Competition, GHSS, Hosdurg, Kasargod won the Second place and MPMES INDP PU College, Bhadravathi, won the Third place.

The curtains came down on The Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt-2014 with a scintillating cultural programme by the students of Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management.