29 Nov 2016-03 Dec 2016|Gurgaon (Manesar) | Amity University Gurgaon
Inspire Internship Program 2016
Amity university gurgaon Concluded VIth Inspire Internship Program, Innovation in science pursuit for Inspired Research, Which is an Initiative of Department of Science and technology govt. of india at the amity university campus, a five day programme from November 29 to 3rd December 2016. This Programme is aimed at attracting the talent to the study of science at an early stage and also keep them attached to the excitement experienced in pursuing science and research. This program has given an opportunity to the students to participate in various activities.
About 450 students from delhi NCR schools participated in this mega science workshop where class 11th and 12th Scholars got an opportunity to interact with eminent speakers to aspire for science as research career.
Eminent Speakers includes Prof. V.L. Chopra, Padma Bhushan, Director General, ICAR & Secretary to Government of India,, Prof I S Thakur, Dean Environmental Science JNU, New Delhi, Dr. Pradeep srivastava, Sr. prinicipal Scientist. Deputy Director at Central Drug research Institute, Dr. K L Chopra, Former Director, IIT Kharagpur, Dr. Hariom Gupta Retd. Head Dept. of Secondary Education and Workshop, NCERT, Dr. A. K Bhatnagar(Professor, Deptt. of Botany, Delhi University, Dr. Monika Koul (Professor, Dept. of Botany, Delhi University), Prof. M S Marwaha, Professor, S.G.G.S College, Chandigarh, Dr. G S Sodhi, Associate Professor in Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science Unit of SGTB Khalsa College, Delhi University.
The Guest of Honor, Prof (Dr.) I.S Thakur, former Dean of School of Environmental Science, JNU, New Delhi discussed on how environmental science and biotechnology together can help in developing sustainable ways.
Prof (Dr.) V. L Chopra addressed the gathering on adaptive features of plants to environment. He elaborated that how various plants develop adaptive features like small leaves, shedding of roots and leaves, long roots which help them to live in worst and arid conditions.
Dr. Pradip Srivastav, Senior Principal Scientist and Deputy Director at Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow. He introduced a new topic “BIONICS” learning from nature where he discussed how nature of plants and animals has inspired our scientist in developing new things. He talked about Kingfisher bird for inspiring us to design bullet train; New Mercedes Benz bionic car inspired by boxer fish body; snail internal structure for designing of Aero plane turbines; combat automobile which covers less space for parking was inspired by Armadillo etc. Participants enjoyed the session a lot and thanked him for making them aware with “Sciencetoons”.
Dr. Hari Om Gupta, Retd. Head Dept. of Secondary Education and Workshop, NCERT. He discussed on “Mysterious changing colors of Chemicals” how dye helps in identifying acid and base. He also shared an interesting factor how chameleon changes its color according to its surroundings.
Dr. A. K Bhatnagar(Professor, Deptt. of Botany, Delhi University) was conducted by on “Climate Change” where he discussed the causes of climate changes,national plan on climate change, India’s role in carbon-dioxide emission, effect of climate change in human health, effect of climate change on phenology of plants.
“Astronomy and Space Science”. The workshop started with a technical knowhow session on How to build Rocket and Launch it with common utensils used in our kitchen and a pressure machine. Initially there were detailed discussion on the origin and history of rocketry and how does a rocket fly? The speaker explained about the Newton’s 3rd law of motion. Miniature rockets made of plastic bottles and paper cones were given to groups of students and were provided materials for the designated experiment. With their combined efforts they launched the “Rockets’.
INSPIRE participants were given time to write on “New & Innovative ideas- Role of Science & Technology in the development of Nation” on following topics mentioned below:
1. Second Green Revolution
2. Harnessing Modern Technology for 2nd Green Revolution
3. Dairy and Livestock sector
4. Renewable and Non Renewable Energy
5. Clean Energy
Maj Gen G S Bal, Dean Student Welfare and Director Hostel & Security, AUGspeaks on“Application of Science & Technology in Armed Forces” His session was an eye opener as he explained in detail the uses of science and technology in defence services. He talked about India and Pakistan relationship, wars and praised government for taking the bold step like “Surgical Strike”. He gave a detailed presentation on Nuclear and Biological warfare’s; its consequences; cold war etc.
Dr. Monika Koul (Professor, Dept. of Botany, Delhi University) on “Air Pollution Menace: Issues and solution”. The session started with discussion on weather for the day and then she discussed the menace caused due to air pollution on human health, animal and plants, steps taken by Delhi Government to control it.
Prof (Dr.) K L Chopra (Former Director, IIT, Kharagpur) on “Atoms to Nano matter”. He started the session by tickling young minds with some interesting questions on Physics.
Prof. M S Marwaha, Professor, S.G.G.S College, Chandigarh. He discussed about earth quakes, frequency of earthquakes on different building according to its length, types of waves. He explained the principles of Physics including the principle of Air pressure through a simple experiment of filling air into the balloons through mouth. He also demonstrated various models like straw model for frequency explanation, bubble model to explain nature of Carbon dioxide etc. In the end students expressed their feeling by thanking Prof. Marwaha for making Physics fun to learn.
Dr. G S Sodhi, Associate Professor in Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science Unit of SGTB Khalsa College, Delhi University. He started the session with discussion on Arushi and Pramod Mahajan Murder cases. He spoke on conventional method of forensic demonstration like Powder technique, Ninhydrin method, Adhesive taps, and small particle reagent. He differentiated between Homicide and suicide. A new term “Post Mortem Lividity” was explained by him.
The event came to the end after Mr. Sachin Juneja, Program Coordinator, Inspire, Director, Market Promotion and Prof Dr. Vikas Madhukar, Director Admissions, Deputy Director, Amity Business School, AUG and showed gratitude to everyone who contributed in making this five day “INSPIRE” programme a success.