Outreach & Extension ActivitiesAcademic Visit Report: National Science Day Celebration at IACS on 28th February, 2024.On the auspicious occasion of National Science Day on 28th February 2024, 41 students from the 2nd, 4th, and 6th semesters of the Physics Department (UG) at Raja N.L Khan Women's College (autonomous), accompanied by two faculty members, embarked on an enriching academic visit to the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata. Our journey commenced from Medinipore station at 6:20 am, culminating at IACS, Kolkata, by 10:30 am. The program commenced with a registration session, where students from various UG-level institutions congregated. Following a hearty breakfast, the program officially commenced at 10:40 am with a warm welcome address by Dr. Ranjan Sen, Director of IACS. The morning session was highlighted by two enlightening invited talks delivered by distinguished speakers: Prof. K. Thangarajan, J C Bose fellow, CCMB, Hyderabad, and Prof. Ayan Banerjee, IISER, Kolkata. After a refreshing lunch break from 1 pm to 2 pm, students embarked on a sophisticated laboratory visit across various departments of IACS. Of particular significance was our visit to the archive building of IACS, where historical artifacts belonging to renowned scientists such as Satyendranath Bose, C.V. Raman, Meghnath Saha, and Mahendralal Sarkar were meticulously preserved. Our students had the privilege of witnessing the utilization of sophisticated experimental instruments for physics research, including Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The day concluded with our return journey to Midnapore via the Purulia Superfast Express, arriving at Midnapore railway station by 8:30 PM. The academic visit left our students excited, motivated, and highly inspired, providing them with invaluable exposure to cutting- edge research facilities and historical scientific artifacts. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organizing committee of the program, especially Dr. Ranjan Sen, Director of IACS, and Sarbani Saha, Registrar of IACS, for inviting our students to this prestigious national-level event and showcasing the sophisticated experimental physics instruments. Attached is the list of participating students along with geo-tagged photoshoots for reference. Name of the Participated Students
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            Departmental Report: Outreach Program at Gururipal High School (H.S)Date: February 6th, 2024 On February 6th, 2024, faculty members and 6th-semester (Honors) students from our college embarked on an outreach program to Gururipal High School (H.S), Dherua-Midnapur Rd, Gurguripal, Khasjangal Trailokyapur, West Bengal 721102, with the aim of engaging students from the tribal community of Jhangalmohal. The primary objective of this initiative was to inspire and encourage these students, amidst declining higher education enrollment attributed to job scarcity. To achieve this goal, we organized hands-on physics experiments meticulously aligned with the school's syllabus. These experiments included Meldy's Experiment focusing on wave and acoustic principles, demonstrations on reflection and internal reflection utilizing LASER light to illustrate optics concepts, and sessions involving CRO and FUNCTION GENERATOR to delve into modern physics topics. These practical demonstrations served as a bridge between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications, empowering students to navigate their academic journey with confidence and enthusiasm. A total of 200 students from classes IX, X, and XI participated in this hands-on experiment program. The majority of attendees were tribal girls, highlighting the program's significance in reaching underserved communities and promoting educational opportunities among them. The program took place in a spacious seminar hall, where our 6th-semester (Honors) students conducted hands-on experiments for various groups of students. The sessions commenced at 12 noon and concluded at 5 pm, providing ample time for interactive learning and engagement. Throughout the program, our team emphasized the importance of education and the pursuit of knowledge despite challenges. By showcasing the practical applications of physics through interactive demonstrations, we aimed to instill curiosity and ignite a passion for learning among the students. The success of the outreach program was evident in the active participation and enthusiasm displayed by the students. Their engagement with the experiments reflected a newfound interest and understanding of physics concepts, demonstrating the program's impact in bridging the gap between theory and practical application. In conclusion, the outreach program at Gururipal High School (H.S) served as a valuable platform for inspiring and empowering students from the tribal community of Jhangalmohal. Through hands-on experiments and interactive learning experiences, we hope to continue fostering a culture of curiosity and academic excellence among students, paving the way for their future success.       Midnapore, 4th March: Student’s education remains incomplete without awareness. An awareness campaign helps in the all-around development of students. Our College, mainly our Department help us to make this mission fruitful. An outreach programme represents an enjoyable learning process outside the usual boundary line of study. This programme is a part of our departmental curriculum. Its aim is to encourage the students of remote place to be acquainted with the culture of science and also to inform them that the science is concealed within some common thing. The outreach programme of our department was held on 4th March, 2016. At first, we had formed 6 teams of students of the Department. These teams took a serious preparation under the guidance of Prof. Arjun Mukhopadhyay, Dr. Abhishek Chowdhury, Prof. Sandhya Maiti, our helpful guest teachers namely Mr. Sk. Arsad, Mr. Chiranjit Dey , our lab assistant Mr. Baribindu Maity and Mr. Khokan Pandit. At about 10:15 am we started for Khairullah Chawk Netaji Vidyamandir and reached there at 10:40 a.m. Our teacher first visited the head master of that school and got permission. The physics teacher of that school showed us the room where we demonstrated some of our handmade scientific apparatus like Newton’s colour disc, current conducted by graphite, automatic street light by using LDR, periscope, Laser ray experiment and water level indicator. At first we hold banner and setup benches to make a comfortable environment for our experiments. School students made a row to see the experiments. All of them had an unpredictable curiosity to know how they were built or operated. Some of them asked us about the phenomenon of physics introduced here. They were highly pleased by this programme. Their teachers also visited us and gave a wonderful complements. Finally we returned to our college at about 2 p.m. In this programme some students did not find it difficult to understand but some of them proclaimed that these cannot be used for practical purpose. So, the lesson is that we have to be more conscious about the applicability of the experiments. We have to find out some new but better experiments in the future. In summary, we think that this programme achieved a splendid success and left a great impression in the mind of the students for a new beginning to learn and discover some new scientific techniques. During these programme several photographs are also taken.       |
