DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
KARIYAVATTOM CAMPUS
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2022
MIRATIO SCIENTIA
“Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future”
24th, 25th & 28th February 2022
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“Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future”
National Science day is celebrated in India on February 28 every year. The day is celebrated to commemorate the ‘Raman Effect’ discovery by the great Indian physicist Sir C V Raman on February 28, 1928. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the same. This year, the theme of the National Science Day is “Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future.”
Department of Physics had organized three days program on 24th, 25th, and 28th of February 2022, which encouraged the students to join our Super 30 Program to anticipate their interest in science to the future. It also recognized outstanding efforts in science and technology and inculcated scientific temper among the masses. Talks, Exhibitions, Observatory visit, Film show, quizzes, Debate, and many more contests solely relied on scientific supposition made every participants, who was not even belonged to a science background, could a be a part.
One of the major achievement of the programs was the delightful presence of 30 students from different colleges who participated throughout the program. Their appearance made a mark on every occasion. As part of the affair, we had send invitations to all the colleges and the first 30 students who registered became the part of event conducted. We feel that they used the opportunity and helped the program become a successful event.
Day 1
The program started with the Invited Talks The first Talk was handled by Dr. Hubert Joe, Associate Professor, took on the topic "Recent Advancements in Raman Spectroscopy." which enabled the audience to understand the changes from the past to the current development in Raman Spectroscopy and the changes it could bring about. The talk lasts about one and a half hour from 10.00 to 11.30. Our invited guest, Dr Bindusar Sahoo Associate Professor (Physics) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram made an interactive talk on the topic “The fundamental fours”. The talk was inspiring to think and process about nature and outer space. The third session was handled by Dr. Aswathy R P from the Physics Department. She took the topic “THE EARTH.” It was an interactive session in which we discussed the origin of the earth.
Day 1: OBSERVATORY VISIT
Thiruvananthapuram Astronomical Observatory is a scientific and astronomical observation station established in early 1800. This place at its peak was a symbol of achievements. It is now used as a Science Popularization center. Equipment brought from England used in the olden days like long-range telescopes, grandfather clocks etc. We, a group of seventy students including super30 with department faculty’s, had reached there at 7 pm. A documentary presentation of“ HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE OBSERVATORY” and skywatch was a knowledgeable experience for us. Dr. Ajesh, A department faculty, gave a glittering explanation of space and stars. After dinner, we gathered in front of the observatory to discuss. Observatory visit was one of the best programs of MIRATIO SCIENTIA.
Day 2: Exhibition “BLACK HOLE”
We conducted an exhibition named ‘Blackhole,’ puzzle and games section ‘Huzzle’ and demonstrations of latest space technologies named ‘Sciverse.’ The event was held in front of the department on 25 February 2022 from 9.30 am to 5 pm. The exhibition Blackhole included a working model of a Vacuum Cleaner, Hydraulic lift, and projector. The Puzzle section included Various science games and puzzles such as steady hand game, diagonal move, math wheel, mystery box, etc... Demonstrations like James Webb telescope, GSLV, Sputnik were included in Sciverse. We presented an innovative and astonishing "cosmic web" comprising star formation, the solar system's demonstration through hologram and space-time curvature, and a cartoon representation of friendly talk between Stephen Hawking and Penrose inside the black hole. Cosmic Web: cosmic Web is the building block of the cosmos. Similarly, our cosmic Web was a graspable and straightforward visual treat for understanding the mysterious world of science and space. It was those visitors with knowledgeable and thoughtful questions that bagged the occasion. Out of the cosmic web demonstration, the highlighted one was the solar system's journey using a hologram that worked on the principle of interference. The discussion of hawking radiation with one of the faculty members, Dr. Mamta Sahoo gave more insight into the mystery of the black hole and the vast Universe. We enlightened all the science enthusiasts who actively Participated throughout the event from various colleges and departments of the university itself. The prizes were given to Participants who won in the games. The team members put Immense effort into making this event a grand success within a Short Time.
Day 2: TREASURE HUNT- “CLUEMINATI”
We organized an inter-department treasure hunt competition.“CLUEMINATI” on Friday, February 25 th,11 A.M .14 teams registered for the competition with a registration fee of Rs.100/- per group. We started from the department of Physics and set the clues at various parts of the main campus of Kariavattom, including O.N.V Memorial open-air auditorium, the clock tower of Engineering college, fisheries, and aquatic biology department, Rossi bench, department of optoelectronics, Engineering college canteen. The last clue led to the Key, which was handed to the security at the back gate. The aim was to bring the Key to the department of Physics following the clues and open the treasure box with the Key. After one and half hours, the team from the Department of Demography, including Austin Jose Kuriakose, Alan Joshy, Sarath Babu.S, Sirrah Joseph, reached the treasure box with the Key and won the competition. The prize money of Rs 3000/- was handed over by Dr. Savitha Pillai on 28th February, at the Department of Physics.
The physics department students conducted the sci-fi film show at the ONV Open-air auditorium. The event had started at 7 pm, and the movie was “GRAVITY.” Students of different departments gathered at the ONV auditorium.” Gravity” is a movie absolutely original and different, and impossible to be described in words. Healthy discussions happened after the movie presentations. The program had ended at 9.30 pm.
Day 3: QUIZ COMPETITION-“PRAVEGA 2022”
We organized an intercollegiate quiz competition, PRAVEGA 2022, named after one of the most powerful supercomputers in India, on Monday, February 28th at 10 am at C V Raman hall in the Central Laboratory for Instrumentation and Facilitation(CLIF). Seven teams were registered with a registration fee of Rs.100/- per group. The participants are supposed to be part of this as a team of two. The invitation and the promotions were sent through different social media platforms. The program was inaugurated at 10.00 am by our Chief guest Dr Mamata Sahoo, UGC Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, who shared the significance of commemorating national science as remembering the great Sir C V Raman. After the inauguration, there was launching a name for this particular ceremony, PRAVEGA 2022, inspired by the theme of this year's national science day. Our Quiz Master from the department Dr. Ajesh. He had begun the process by sharing the rules and regulations with the participants. The quiz consists of 3 rounds. Aneesha A S and Vishnu Mahesh A S, Participants from University college Trivandrum bagged the first prize, the prize money of Rs 3000/- was handed over by Dr.Mamta Sahoo. The second prize worth Rs 1500/- won by Avani S A and Janvi A G, participants from University College Trivandrum, was handed over by Dr. Ajesh. Archa B S from University College Trivandrum and Swathy S B from Mar Ivanios College Trivandrum secured the Third prize of Rs 1000/-was awarded by Dr. Aswathy.
Day 3: DEBATE COMPETITION-“TALKYON”
We conducted an Inter-college Debate Competition on behalf of the National Science Day Celebration on 28 February 2022 from 1.30 pm onwards. The event was held at the C V Raman Hall in the Central Laboratory for Instrumentation and Facilitation (CLIF). We got nine teams from different colleges across Kerala through online registration, out of which eight teams have participated. It was conducted in two rounds. Sidharth M Joy judged the First-round, Kairali TV Manyamahajanangale Runner up and Speak for India 2016 Finalist, and the second round was judged by Dr. Arunkumar, Journalist, Assistant Professor, Kerala University, along with Sidharth M Joy. Abhirami, one of our students, was the moderator of the event. The topic for the first round was 'Science literacy alone can eradicate Superstitions.' Two of the eight teams that participated (SD 05 Arjun Ajitha Somnath and Akhil D Varghese, University College, Thiruvananthapuram and SD 05 Adharsh H S and Rwithik M Ramesh, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus) were selected for the final round. The topic for the final round was 'Political interference is necessary to make scientific/technological growth accessible to citizens.' Team SD06 argued in favor of the topic first, and team SD 05 argued against the topic, after which each of the four answered the questions raised by the judging panel. After that, a flip was given to the teams, and the stand of arguments got interchanged, followed by the panel's questions. The judgment was based on whether the views and contents shared by the participants are relevant to the theme or not, the presentation or expression of thoughts, etc. Team SD 05 bagged the first position worth Rs 5000/- and team SD 06 secured the second position worth Rs 2000/-.SD 06 A Arjun was awarded the 'Best Debater' title. The competition ended at 5.00 pm. It was an enthralling experience for the speakers as well as the audience.
Day 3: D’Science & TROLL VIDEO COMPETITION
The Department of Physics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, conducted an Inter-collegiate Online Poster Designing Competition on behalf of the National Science Day Celebration on 28 February 2022. The judgment and declaration of the result were held at the C V Raman Hall in the Central Laboratory for Instrumentation and Facilitation (CLIF) by Dr. Jayakrishnan. R, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, University of Kerala, Karyavattom Campus. Through online registration, we got thirteen entries from different colleges across India. The topic for the competition was ‘Integrated Approach In Science And Technology For A Sustainable Future.’ Srihari R S of St. Stephens College, Pathanapuram bagged the first prize, and Aadarsh Nandkumar Khule of Degree College of Physical Education Amaravati, Maharashtra, and Asish George Roy of St. Gregorios college, Kottarakkara shared the second prize.
We conducted an intercollege troll video Making competition through online mode. It was a fabulous experience. In this competition, there was no registration fee. The registration starts on 22 February 2022. About nine students from Different colleges registered for the competition. Finally, we got six videos of about 3 minutes duration. Participants send their Videos through g mail before the final date, 28 February 2022. Dr. Sibi K S, Head of the Department, decided the winner. Results were announced by Dr. Balakrishnan R, Associate professor department of physics. Gopi Krishnan j, MMNSS College KOTTAYAM, the first prize was received, a cash prize of 1500. The video explained the basics of Newton s laws to the complex quantum mechanics in a humorous way.
Amal Surya, SD college ALAPPUZHA, received the second prize. He received a cash prize of 500. The cash prize is sent via Google pay. All participants are awarded an e- certificate. The main attraction of the competition is learning the fascinating Beauty of physics through comic timings in the video.
Our department organized science day celebrations “Miratio Scientia” successful with the participation and involvement of all the participants especially the Super 30 students. A Big Thank You to all Supporters who have contributed in many ways in organizing the events The event aimed to elaborate on the importance of science in our life. The main focus was on this year's theme itself, and all the programs were organized according to that. Students presented their wonder science experiments according to their interests and skills. Besides this, there were special activities performed by the students. All the students could be productive, especially those who want to choose science as their career. We hope to continue the program in years to come. Looking forward to your support as we get now.
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