Wednesday 7 December 2011

Prof K V Thomas Endowment National Seminar

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Inauguration of the 10th Prof. K.V. Thomas Endowment National Seminar 2011 on Recent Trends and Sequels in Chemistry organized by the department of Chemistry.

The seminar was formally inaugurated by Padmavibhushan Dr. K. Kasthurirangan, former ISRO Chairman and member of the 12th planning commission

In the keynote address, he stressed on the need for intensified researches in the field of science and technology and shared his view that science and technology should strongly contribute towards the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, economic and social growth, national security and environmental sector - the key areas of 12thplan. 


He observed that research is not the end word of science. Its benefits should be made available to the nation. 


The programme was presided over by Rev. Dr. Prasant Palackappillil CMI, Principal. 

Dr. Kasthurirangan released the proceedings of the 10th national seminar and HeartBeats – the official news bulletin of SH College. 

He also distributed the K.V. Thomas Endowment Scholarship to selected students from PG and UG classes. Faculty and students from various colleges attended the programme. Dr. Thommachan Xavier, Coordinator, Prof. P.J. Joseph, HoD and Prof. P.M. Joseph spoke at the function. 

The technical session on Nuclear reactors and Principles of Radiation Detection was conducted by Dr. M.T. Jose, Head, Radiation Safety Division, IGCAR, Kalpakam. It was followed by an oral and poster presentation competition.

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