BHUBANESWAR: Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar celebrated the National Science Day and 9th Research Scholar Day here recently in order to commemorate the invention of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist and Nobel Laureate C. V. Raman.
The event was comprised of a poster presentation session by research scholars of the institute held at the Institute Community Centre. The session was inaugurated by R V Rajakumar, Honorable Director, IIT Bhubaneswar along with P R Sahu, Dean, Academic Affairs, IIT Bhubaneswar.
In the session, research scholars showcased their research findings through posters and explained their research works to all. The chief guest for the event was P V Venkita Krishnan, Outstanding Scientist and Director, Capacity Building Programme Office, (CBPO), ISRO. The event was celebrated in the presence of the students, research scholars, faculty members and other functionaries of the Institute.
Speaking on the Occasion, R V Rajakumar, Honorable Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, said, “On this day, we need to re-dedicate ourselves to the cause of science and technology helping us to shape the face of a new growing India along with betterment of mankind.”
“At present the need of the hour is to stretch ourselves to be somewhat more productive, come out with better science and technology creations, conscious about the need for improve upon our system, technology and have more reliable manufacturing,” he added.
P V Venkitakrishnan, Director, Capacity Building Programme Office, (CBPO), ISRO explained several complex aspects of science and technology lucidly and in an easy to understand manner by giving day to day life examples.
He also emphasised that since India as a country has multiple dimensions in form of skilled workforce, resources, talent so having a concrete plan in place will help to retain the manpower from going out of India so that we can prevent the brain-drain from happening. It was followed by announcement of the three best posters, as evaluated by a panel of experts.
The prize winners were: Suman Malik from School of Electrical Sciences (1st prize), 2nd Prize was shared by Aditi Nayak, School of Basic Sciences and Pintu Prushty, School of Earth Ocean and Climate Sciences and 3rd prize too was shared by Babita Jangir, School of Earth Ocean and Climate Sciences and Shreeja Das, School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management.
The cash prizes and certificates were awarded to the research scholars of these posters. The programme ended with vote of thanks to all the dignitaries, research scholars, students, staff, colleagues, security and housekeeping for their commendable support for the event.