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The Department of Sciences at Sona College of Technology celebrated National Science Day on 28.02.2023 at Sri Valliappa Auditorium. Dr. C. Shanthi, the Head of the Department, welcomed attendees, and Dr. S.R.R. Senthil Kumar, the Principal, delivered a special address emphasizing the role of Science in Engineering Education.

He motivated first-year students to participate in research activities carried out in various R&D centers at the college. Dr. V.S. Venkatavaradan, a former Director of Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai, and Professor Emeritus of Sona College of Technology, spoke about the importance of Science in higher education. Additionally, he highlighted the achievements and contributions of SONASPEED, one of the renowned R&D centers at Sona College of Technology, in ISRO’s satellite launching programs.

At the function, Dr. K. Sathiyanarayanan, former Registrar of VIT and Professor of Chemistry, was the Chief Guest. He delivered a lecture on Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect and encouraged students to achieve greatness in their academic pursuits. Mr. K. Santhosh Kumar, an Elite alumnus of Sona College of Technology and Scientist/Engineer SF at ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, was the guest of honour. He gave a detailed talk on ISRO’s satellite launching history and recent achievements while exploring the opportunities for engineers at ISRO. Students enjoyed Mr. Santhosh Kumar’s engaging live session.

As part of Science Day Celebrations, multiple competitions were held exclusively for first-year students, including JAM, Science Quiz, Paper Presentation, Multimedia presentation, Making of Sirpi, and Working Science Models. Students from various departments participated enthusiastically, showcasing their hidden talents. The Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Head of the Department, and Senior Professors distributed prizes and certificates to all the competition winners.