About 247 students from 27 schools in and around Coimbatore participated in the seminar and competitions.
Coimbatore: A national-level science competition for school students was organized at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) on February 28 to mark National Science Day which highlights the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' by Indian Physicist Sir C V Raman.
This symposium is organized every year since 2005 by undergraduate B.Tech. students of the Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
In his inaugural address, Dr. N Senthil, Director, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, TNAU, Coimbatore explained the origin of Bioconcorrenza, which was derived from the Italian word 'concorrenza' which means competition. He stressed that both the Central and State Governments are keen on encouraging scientific research in young minds, especially TNAU, since science is the key for the success and economic prosperity of the country.
Vice-Chancellor, TNAU, Dr. V Geethalakshmi presided over the function. In her presidential address, the Vice-Chancellor said, "Scientific research has raised India from being the importer of food grains in the 1960s to exporters, currently. India was the largest exporter of wheat during Covid times and during the Ukraine war. This year, TNAU has released 23 high-yielding improved varieties."
The Vice-Chancellor advised students that all ideas need to be patented for commercial application. She commended all the school students for participating in the competition and distributed prizes to the winners.
While felicitating the students, Dr. Venkatesa Palanichamy, Dean (Agriculture) said, "The contribution of Aryabhata for Indian science and the predictive science of Panchangam in imparting knowledge is applicable even now. Indian vaccines that were developed by Indian companies were far more better then those developed by other countries which have also been shrouded in controversies. This event organised will be an eye opener to draw you to science."
In his felicitation address, Dr. Hari Krishnan, Adjunct Professor of Plant Sciences and Technology, University of Missouri, USA motivated students to be inquisitive and encouraged them to ask the question “Why?†which is the key for success in science. He said, "Refusal to accept failure and developing an infallible acumen are the qualities each student scientist has to develop along with hard work."
In his presidential address, Dr. A Velmurugan, Assistant Director General (SWM), ICAR, New Delhi noted that the key to becoming a scientist is to “Discover yourself, Ask yourself who you are!†"Science will be the truth even if we accept it or not. First the students need to observe, understand and admit to be a good researcher. Communication is the key to disseminate the findings. We need to be deserving to desire," he added.
Student organising secretaries, Pragalaya welcomed the gathering while Aravindh proposed the vote of thanks. About 247 students from 27 schools in and around Coimbatore participated in the seminar and competitions.
This symposium is organized every year since 2005 by undergraduate B.Tech. students of the Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
In his inaugural address, Dr. N Senthil, Director, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, TNAU, Coimbatore explained the origin of Bioconcorrenza, which was derived from the Italian word 'concorrenza' which means competition. He stressed that both the Central and State Governments are keen on encouraging scientific research in young minds, especially TNAU, since science is the key for the success and economic prosperity of the country.
Vice-Chancellor, TNAU, Dr. V Geethalakshmi presided over the function. In her presidential address, the Vice-Chancellor said, "Scientific research has raised India from being the importer of food grains in the 1960s to exporters, currently. India was the largest exporter of wheat during Covid times and during the Ukraine war. This year, TNAU has released 23 high-yielding improved varieties."
The Vice-Chancellor advised students that all ideas need to be patented for commercial application. She commended all the school students for participating in the competition and distributed prizes to the winners.
While felicitating the students, Dr. Venkatesa Palanichamy, Dean (Agriculture) said, "The contribution of Aryabhata for Indian science and the predictive science of Panchangam in imparting knowledge is applicable even now. Indian vaccines that were developed by Indian companies were far more better then those developed by other countries which have also been shrouded in controversies. This event organised will be an eye opener to draw you to science."
In his felicitation address, Dr. Hari Krishnan, Adjunct Professor of Plant Sciences and Technology, University of Missouri, USA motivated students to be inquisitive and encouraged them to ask the question “Why?†which is the key for success in science. He said, "Refusal to accept failure and developing an infallible acumen are the qualities each student scientist has to develop along with hard work."
In his presidential address, Dr. A Velmurugan, Assistant Director General (SWM), ICAR, New Delhi noted that the key to becoming a scientist is to “Discover yourself, Ask yourself who you are!†"Science will be the truth even if we accept it or not. First the students need to observe, understand and admit to be a good researcher. Communication is the key to disseminate the findings. We need to be deserving to desire," he added.
Student organising secretaries, Pragalaya welcomed the gathering while Aravindh proposed the vote of thanks. About 247 students from 27 schools in and around Coimbatore participated in the seminar and competitions.