“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle- requires creative imaginations and marks real advance in Science” quoted by Albert Einstein. As rightly stated by Robert. A. Heintein “Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done”. Whether it is the human body or the mystifying empty space , scientists have explored everything that was beyond our imagination. With this view a State level mega Science& ITfest‘SCIENTICA – 2016’ was organized in Our college on 1st and 2nd February 2016 with a theme “RETHINK THE UNTHINKABLE” to make the younger generation think out of the box and to kindle the scientific temper among students This was a best platform for the participants to subjugate the hesitation , to test their knowledge and to stand out as an icon of excellence.
Scientica–2016 was inaugurated on 1st February 2016 by Dr. K. Narayan Prabhu Professor, NITK Surathkal. Sri Maroor Sudhir Pai, Correspondent, Canara College, Mangaluru graced the occasion. Dr. K.V. Malini, Principal, Canara College presided over the function. 13 colleges of the State participated in the fest. There were altogether12 events like Quiz, Talent potent, Best personality, , Treasure Hunt, ZOBO, PPT competitions, IT Events like Web designing, Coding ,Gaming,Quiz ,Toggle talk ,News bulletin .Participants took part in all the events with great enthusiasm.
The valedictory programme was held on February 2, 2016 at 4.30 p.m. Sri CA S.S. Kamath, B.com, F.C.A. President ,Canara High School Association & Sri. M. Ranganath Bhat, B.Tech, Secretary, Canara High School Association was the Guest of honour. Sri Ignatius Navil Noronha, Student Welfare Officer presided over the function. Many participants in their feedback appreciated the hospitality, food, creativity and the standard of the events. On the whole the 2 day State Level Science fest ‘Scientica–2016’ was a grand success and fruitful one due to the hard work and dedication of the student conveners Miss Swathi, of III B.Sc ,Mr. Kiran of III B.Sc & Mr.Vishak III B.C.A under the guidance of staff convenors Mrs. Sandhya B, Associate Professor in Chemistry, Mrs Roopashri K.P. Lecturer in Chemistry, Mrs Rajalaxmi, Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Mrs Adithi Nayak, Assistant Professor in Computer Science. All the B.Sc. and BCA students Co-operated in this two days programme.
Scientica- 2016 inspired the young students to science-related fields for future career aspirations.It developed the interest and curiosity about new areas of scientific knowledge within a socially stimulating and enjoyable setting.
Report by:
Mrs. Sandhya.B
