ISCA ANNUAL REPORT 2015 - 2016 REGULAR ACTIVITIESArts and Science College, Coimbatore inaugurated...

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ISCA ANNUAL REPORT 2015 - 2016

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY - I

Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter organized a special lecture

on ‘Biomedical application of Nanofirbils’ held on 03.07.2015 at Kongunadu Arts and

Science College between 2.00 and 3.30 PM. Dr. N. Dharmaraj, Professor of Chemistry,

Bharathiar University is the resource person. Smt. C.A. Vasuki, Convener of Coimbatore

Chapter, Indian Science Congress Association presided over the function. About 150

members have participated in the programme.

Lecture by Dr. N. Dharmaraj, Professor of Chemistry,

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

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ACTIVITY - II

Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter organized an one day

seminar on ‘Traditional Knowledge, a Boon for Nation Building’ held on 26.08.2015 in

Kongunadu Arts and Science College premises. Eminent Scientists/Professors delivered

lectures in various topics as detailed below:

Resource Person : Dr. K. Murugan, Associate Professor, Plant Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology Lab, Department of Botany,

University College, Kerala.

Topic: Folklore utilization of Bryophytes amongst the tribal

populations of Kerala

Resource Person : Dr. K. Sivasubramanium, Assistant Professor,

Department of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural

University, Coimbatore.

Topic: Solid waste management

Resource Person : Dr. M. Ramesh, Professor of Zoology,

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Topic: Air Pollution and Global Warming: Mitigation Strategies

Smt. C.A. Vasuki, Convener, Coimbatore Chapter, Indian Science Congress

Association, and Secretary and Director, Kongunadu Arts and Science College presided the

function. About 300 members have participated in the programme

Lecture by Dr. Dr. K. Murugan, Associate Professor,

Department of Botany, University College, Kerala.

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Lecture by Dr. K. Sivasubramanium, Assistant Professor,

Department of Environmental Science,

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Coimbatore

Lecture by Dr. M. Ramesh, Professor of Zoology,

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

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ACTIVITY - III

Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter organized a special lecture

on ‘Aeroponics – Soilless Cultivation’ held on 15.09.2015 at Kongunadu Arts and Science

College. Dr. C.V. Nagendhiran, Director, Irin Green India Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore was the

resource person. Dr. T. Muraleeswari, Principal, Kongunadu Arts and Science College

presided over the function. About 100 members have participated in the programme.

Lecture by Dr. C.V. Nagendhiran, Director

Irin Green India Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore

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ACTIVITY - IV

Celebration of Birth Anniversary of

Hon’ble Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

The Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter celebrated the birth

anniversary of our former president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam by conducting tree plantation

programme in Kongunadu Arts and Science College premises, Coimbatore on 15.10.2015.

The convener of the chapter Smt. C.A. Vasuki along with Treasurer of Coimbatore Chapter

and Principal and students of the college took part in the programme. Seventy five Tree

saplings of Jasmine were planted in the campus. Smt. C.A. Vasuki explained about the

importance of green cover for ameliorating the effect of global warming and emphasized the

role of youth in environmental protection and hence the ecological security for living beings.

Smt. C.A. Vasuki planting the sampling

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ACTIVITY – V

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

Programme to know the recent trends in biological sciences with particular reference

to application of scientific principles for technology development was organized and

conducted in Kongunadu Arts and Science College for school students on 28.12.2015. Thirty

six students from RJ Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore

participated the programme. Tissue culture technology for endangered plants, microbial

cultures for human welfare and analysis of medicinal plants were explained and demonstrated

in the Botany Department.

The students acquire knowledge on basic biological sciences and their application in

the production of biogoods.

Demonstraction by Dr. S. Paulsamy, Associate Professor of Botany,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

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ACTIVITY – VI

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter in association with

Dr. M. Aruchami Research Foundation and Ecoclub of Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore organized a seminar on ‘Scientific Approaches in Judicious Management of

Natural Resources’ on 26.02.2016 in Kongunadu Arts and Science College.

Dr. T. Muraleeswari, Principal, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

welcomed the gathering and Smt. C.A. Vasuki, Convener, Coimbatore Chapter, Indian

Science Congress Association and Secretary and Director, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College presided the function. Dr. K. Logankumar, Dean, Academic, and R&D, Associate

Professor of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore & Treasurer, ISCA

Coimbatore Chapter proposed vote of thanks. Dr. M.P. Ramanujam, Member, Puducherry

State Council for Higher Education, Puducherry has delivered a lecture on “Sustainable

Utilization of Herbs for Human Health”. He emphasized the need of cultivation of most

needed medicinal plants in India, thus to meet the demand and to conserve the wilds. He also

pointed out the importance of scientific validation of our traditional medicinal plants and

patenting the findings. Dr. B. Chandar Sekar, Assistant Professor of Physics, Kongunadu

Arts and Science College delivered lecture on “Solar the Ultimate Natural Renewable Energy

Source”. In this lecture, the solar energy potential available in India in different parts has

been explained well. The cost-effective methods of solar energy harvesting systems for house

hold units, agricultural and industrial sectors were described. Dr. S. Paulsamy, Associate

Professor of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College delivered lecture on “Rainwater

Harvesting and Waste Management”. The available surface water and ground water and

water cycle at global and regional levels were described. The possible ways of harvesting rain

water according to rainfall have clearly explained.

Over 550 students, research scholars and local public have participated in this

programme and get benefit. They were provided with seminar kits (souvenir, file and pen),

refreshment and working lunch for the day of their participation.

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Guest and ISCA, CBE Chapter office bearers in the dais during the

inauguration of special lecture on 26.02.2016

Bouquet to chief guest, Dr. M.P. Ramanujam, Member, Puducherry State

Council for Higher Education, Puducherry

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Dr. T. Muraleeswari, Principal of the college has welcomed the gathering

Tmy. C.A. Vasuki, Secretary of the college delivered presidential address

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Lead lecture by Dr. M.P. Ramanujam, Member, Puducherry State Council for Higher

Education, Puducherry on “Sustainable Utilization of Herbs for Human Health”.

Dr. B. Chandar Sekar, Assistant Professor of Physics, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College delivered lecture on “Solar the Ultimate Natural Renewable Energy Source”.

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Vote of thanks and concluding remarks by Dr. K. Arumugasamy, Associate Professor

of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

Dr. S. Paulsamy, Associate Professor of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College

delivered lecture on “Rainwater Harvesting and Waste Management”.

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

i) Lectures by eminent scientists in schools of rural areas

One day seminar on ‘Application of Science and Technology

for National Development’ was conducted in three different rural

schools in three different days as given below:

a) Thailaxmi Matriculation School, Thudiyalur, Coimbatore district on

07.10.2015

b) Saraswathi Ramachandran Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr. Sec. School,

Kuniyamuthur, Coimbatore district on 12.10.2015

c) Laurel Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Koundampalayam,

Coimbatore district on 16.10.2015

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a) Lectures in Thailaxmi Matriculation School, Thudiyalur, Coimbatore

district on 07.10.2015

Thiru. V.K.S.K. Senthilkumar, Correspondent of the School presided

over the function, Tmt. C.A. Vasuki, Convener, Coimbatore Chapter,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College and Secretary and Director of Kongunadu

Arts and Science College, Coimbatore inaugurated the seminar. 113 students

participated in the programme and get benefited.

Details of the lectures are given below:

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr. P. Kathireshwari

Assistant Professor of Zoology

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Vermicompost for sustainable

Agriculture

2. Dr. R. Thirugnanasampandan

Assistant Professor of Biotechnology


Coimbatore

Application of Plant Tissue

Culture

3. Dr. S. Paulsamy

Associate Professor of Botany


Coimbatore

India – an emporium of

medicinal plants

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b) Lectures in Saraswathi Ramachandran Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr.

Sec. School, Kuniyamuthur, Coimbatore district on 12.10.2015

Mrs. M. Bhagyalakshmi, Principal of the School presided and Dr.

K. Logankumar, Treasurer, ISCA, Dean, Academic, and R&D and Associate

Professor of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

inaugurated the function. 94 students participated in the programme and get

benefited



1. Dr. B. Chandar Shekar,

Assistant Professor of Physics


Coimbatore

Nano and Biosciences, the new

era of technologies

2. Dr. S. Krishnakumari,

Associate Professor of Biochemistry


Coimbatore

Gain more health and money

with mushrooms

3. Dr. R. Subashkumar,

Assistant Professor and Head

Department of Biotechnology


Coimbatore

Man and Microbes

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c) Lectures in Laurel Matriculation Higher Secondary School,

Koundampalayam, Coimbatore district on 16.10.2015

Er. Abishek Paul Jackson, Secretary of the School presided and Dr. K.

Logankumar, Treasurer, ISCA, Coimbatore chapter, Dean, Academic, and R&D

and Associate Professor of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore inaugurated the function. Students numbering 173 participated in

the seminar and get benefited.



1. Dr. B. Chandar Shekar,

Assistant Professor of Physics


Coimbatore

Nanoscience for renewable

energy

2. Dr. R. Manimekalai,

Assistant Professor of Chemistry


Coimbatore

Atomic structure and

hybridization

3. Dr. N. Srinath,

Assistant Professor of Biotechnology


Coimbatore

Biofuel - the need of the

hour

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Students of higher classes in all the three schools actively participated in

the seminars. The lectures were very useful and the students clarified their

doubts in basic and applied sciences and technology. The young minds get

refreshed through this lectures and they gained knowledge and information

about the role of science and technology in our national development. They

were motivated effectively to study and do research in future in the applied

areas of science and technology. Participation certificates and seminar kits were

provided to all students of all schools. The summary of the lectures of the

resource person are provided separately as booklets.

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ii) Exhibition on ‘Indian Traditional Knowledge’ on 28.10.2015

Exhibition was conducted in Kongunadu Arts and Science College on the

above mentioned theme. Dr. T. Muraleeswari, Principal, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College welcomed the gathering. Smt. C.A. Vasuki, Convener of Coimbatore

Chapter, ISCA and Secretary, Kongunadu Arts and Science College presided the

function. Dr. Rajeev K. Srivastava, I.F.S., Additional Principal Chief Conservator of

Forests, and Director, Tamil Nadu Forest Academy, Coimbatore inaugurated the

exhibition. Students from 20 schools and 10 colleges in the district participated in the

exhibition that saw 146 exhibits on climate, soil, rain water harvesting, medicinal

plants, domestic animals, seed storage, man-animal conflict, healthcare and

biodiversity conservation. Photographs of 120 most important medicinal plants used

by various tribal communities too were on display. Appreciation of the participant’s

work in order to encourage them prizes were awarded. At school level, S. Sabarishan

and R. Sivaramakrishnan of Thailaxmi Matriculation School won the first prize for

their exhibit on ‘Traditional knowledge on flood control’. S. Shreyas and S.D.

Madhumitha of Vidya Vikasini Matriculation Higher Secondary School won the

second prize for their exhibit on ‘Practices in sea water purification’. S. Barani

Viknesh and J. Hari Krishnan of the same school won the third prize for their exhibit

on ‘Bioplastic out of decayed food waste’. At College level, V. Ravichandran,

Research Scholar in Botany, The Madura College, Madurai won the first prize for his

exhibit on ‘Traditional medicinal plants’. S. Rimshi and M.P. Deepthi, II M.Sc.,

Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College won the second prize for their exhibit

on ‘Undistrubing the nature for sustainable agriculture in India’. G. Yamuna and P.

Tamil Selvi, III B.Sc., Chemistry, Kongunadu Arts and Science College won the

second prize for their exhibit on ‘Ayurvedic Doshas for healthy life’. Consolation

prizes were given separately for the participants of schools and colleges. Participation

certificate was given to all participants.

Refreshments and working lunch were provided for the participants of school

programmes and exhibition.

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iii) Adopting a village to make it conscious of hygiene, sanitary habits and

toilet use

Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter adopted the

village, Sree Dhanalakshmipuram, Coimbatore District under the special

programme supported by ISCA head quarter, Calcutta for the year 2015-2016.

On 23.09.2015, the Coimbatore Chapter convener, Smt. C.A. Vasuki

inaugurated the activities like toilet construction, distribution of bins to all the

38 houses of the adopted village to collect nonbiodegradable and biodegradable

domestic wastes and maintenance work in sewage canals. Dr. S. Paulsamy,

Associate Professor of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore and Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy, NSS Programme Officer and

Associate Professor in Zoology of KASC have explained the importance of

domestic waste management and using toilet in the household areas for

environmental protection and hygienic life. Dr. K. Logankumar, Treasurer of

Coimbatore Chapter, ISCA and Associate Professor of Zoology of KASC was

also present and explained the importance of tree plantation.

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