Grand Finale of the Sahyadri ScienceTalent Hunt-2016
12-Nov-2016
The Zonal Level Competitions of Sahyadri ScienceTalent Hunt-2016 held at
forty four zonal centers across Karnataka over the last month
culminated in the finale at the Campus. The zonal level winners took
part in the finals at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management
who was host to 1500 students from 120 colleges. Close to 250 projects
were put on display by all the participating High schools and PU
colleges. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Gopalan Jagadeesh,
Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of
Science(IISc), Bangalore and was symbolically inaugurated by Dr. Murli
Dhar Tiwari, Vice Chancellor, Barkatullah University, Bhopal in the
august presence of Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandary
Foundation, Padmashri Prof. S. K. Shivakumar, Professor, Vikram
Sarabhai Space Centre and the former Director of ISAC, Director of ISRO
and Dr. U. M. Bhushi, Principal, Sahyadri College of Engineering &
Management and Dr. C. K. Manjunath, Co-coordinator of SSTH-2016. Prof.
Gopalan Jagadeesh in his inaugural address, stated the Trends and
Perspectives in Development of Science and Technology and said that
technology has the potential to develop a product, while Dr. Tiwari
congratulated the Chairman, Mr. Manjunath Bhandary for the unique
initiative of organizing SSTH and also wished that students graduated
from Sahyadri would contribute to the country’s growth.
The day-long events witnessed students showcasing their talent in
project and model competition. They had the opportunity to interact with
the guests individually as well as through the panel discussion. The
panelists for the day were overwhelmed by the event and congratulated
Sahyadri for hosting the unique program.
Dr. C. K. Manjunath, Co-coordinator of SSTH-2016 welcomed the gathering.
Mr. Deepak Thimaya, the moderator of SSTH-2016 gave a start to the
panel discussion.
Dr.
Murli Dhar Tiwari, Vice Chancellor, Barkatullah University, Bhopal,
former and first Director of Indian Institute of Information Technology,
Allahabad (IIIT) also the first Director of Rajeev Gandhi Institute of
Information Technology urged the students to take the benefits that are
offered by the central universities for the improvement of societal
activities. He said, Sahyadri is the only unique institute offering
facilities and contributes for the betterment of the students.
Padmashri Prof. S. K. Shivakumar, Professor at Vikram Sarabhai Space
Centre and the former Director of ISAC threw light upon what Space means
to a common man and enlightened regarding the Job opportunities
associated in this field. He said India has made a mark in the Space
program and many new innovations are happening, thus making India a
frontliner. Research and Development has become the talk of the day. He
advised the students to be well focused, work hard and put sincere
efforts in their area of interest to achieve success.
Prof. Gopalan Jagadeesh, Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore appreciated the efforts
put in by the participants in project display and Sahyadri for
organising the event. He motivated the students to never give up, even
if they come across failure in their experiment as an entrepreneur and
also advised them to have self confidence, develop a good role model in
life and use platforms to convert their projects to products.
There was a question & answer session which was answered by the
dignitaries. Mr. Deepak Thimaya, the moderator of SSTH-2016 concluded
the panel discussion stating that, Innovation will come up with the
students’ hard work and their efforts. Efforts will take any individual
to their growth.
At the valedictory, Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandary
Foundation delivered the presidential address. He congratulated the
students for their efforts and enthusiastic participation in the
SSTH-2016. He stated that it is not only academics which is the criteria
to excel but along with academics, talent, intelligence and passion is
very important because these young minds are the future scientists and
entrepreneurs of developing India. He called upon the students to use
the platform provided by Sahyadri and interact with eminent invitees and
develop their knowledge. He emphasized on converting Project to
product.
The curtains came down on the Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt-2016 with the awarding of prizes to the winners. Click the following link for results.
