As many as 67 science models on environment, mechanical, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering and computer science made by the students in junior and senior categories, selected for regional level science fair are being judged for the final round on Friday. Best five among 67 science models judged by experts will be taken for national level science fair.
Director of NITK, Suratkal, Prof. Swapan Bhattacharya inaugurated the formal function of INSEF 2013 at The Yenepoya School and delivering his inaugural address he said that science is close to human life and India is next to China in using technology.
Lamenting that the interest of students is diminishing on science, he said that the scientific mind set has to be developed among the present generation, which will help them in having logical and rational thinking.
Prof Bhattacharya also urged the students to respect their mother tongue and not ignore it due to the sway of universal language.
“Attraction towards foreign language is a dangerous trend”, he said.
Prof Bhattacharya said that profession should become passion but not by force. When one takes profession by passion then only he can succeed and parents should see to it that their children are not forced," he said.
Dr BV Sathyanarayana, MD, DK Cooperative Milk Producers' Union said, “human beings depend on nature and every invention should aim at protecting nature and environment”, he said.
Attractive science models
Science models prepared by student participants from different schools of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikmangalore and Udupi are displayed in science fair. Akshay and Mohemmed Tashish of class 9 of Indraprasta Vidyalaya, Uppinangady prepared stove which helps to control global warming.
More than 20 eco-friendly pesticides made using herbals ingrediently easily available were displayed at the fair. G Ashwini and Padavishree students of class 9 of Mount Carmel girls high school, briefing about their insecticide said that it has been prepared using orange peel and salt.
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