Media Release
Mangaluru, Feb 13: A Star Student Award Programme was held on February 13 at L F Rasquina hall, LCRI block, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), here, between 09.00 am and 11.00 pm.
The programme was sponsored by DBT under Star College Scheme.
The chief guest of the programme was Prof Dr Indrani Karunasagar, director, Nitte (Deemed to be University). The programme was presided over by Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ, principal of the college. Dr John Edward D'Silva, director of Xavier block, Harsha Paul, dean of Biological Sciences, Dr Ronald Nazarth, co-ordinator of Star College Scheme were the dignitaries on the dais. The programme was also attended by the distinguished guests, members of staff of various departments and the UG and PG
students.
The gathering was welcomed by Harsha Paul who also introduced the chief guest of the programme. The Principal of the college expressed his happiness and spoke on the importance of arranging this programme. Also, he congratulated and motivated the students for their talents.
The star students who performed well in academics in the year 2019-2020 were honoured by the chief guest, the principal and the director. The chief guest also delivered a valuable speech addressing the opportunities in science. She congratulated and motivated the students in several ways.
The students shared their experience and benefits of what they received from the star college scheme; Nishatt Fathima, III CMZ student said, “The scheme has benefitted us in many ways. It emphasizes a newer approach towards education such as hands-on training, experiments and interaction. The inter-disciplinary perspective, which is changing the face of the modern world is the highlight of the scheme. Under the star college scheme, the various departments of biological sciences have been able to promote and conduct various research projects and national seminars. It also motivated them to imbibe the attributes of eminent scientists of international reputation who are invited to the college. It encourages them to maintain their individuality but gain knowledge and inspiration from top-notch brains all over the world."
A career guidance programme on higher education and career opportunities in life sciences was conducted under the star college scheme, to highlight the various opportunities available to the students after they complete degree. These interactions are indeed necessary for the budding brains, as it gives them an idea of what success looks like, for which the path is not easy and prepares them for the same.
Nanditha Pramod III BCCZ said, “Star college scheme has been the backbone of our departments for the past few years. I have attained the benefits of this scheme in many ways. The star student award is one of the best initiatives under this scheme. This award has motivated and encouraged me and my fellow-mates to work harder and excel in our studies. It has given us a platform to exhibit our potential. Star College scheme has aided our departments in installing sophisticated instruments."
Finally, Shammena K A proposed the vote of thanks followed by a keynote address by the chief guest Prof Dr IndraniKarunasagar who focussed mainly on microbes and diseases. She spoke on the importance of microbes in genetic research, microbial faecal transplantation and its cautions. It was indeed an inspiring talk followed by an interactive session.
This programme also revealed the facility available under the star college scheme in various departments of Biological Sciences.