SMVDU Katra, 12thJuly, 2018: The fourth day of the 5-day, Department of Science and Technology (DST), GoI sponsored “Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)”, Science Internship Camp commenced with an inspiring and interactive session by Dr. Sandeep Kaul, consultant, SMVDNSSH on ‘Science and Medicine’ wherein he narrated several historical facts highlighting the importance of one for the other. He also encouraged the students to become influential personalities in their areas of interest in times to come. His session was followed by a highly interesting lecture by Prof. SupriyoMitra from IISER (Kolkata). He spoke about the planet earth and its dynamic nature. Prof. Mitra highlighted the need for the young interns to take up an answer to unsolved problems in this area by applying the skills that they would be gaining through the study of basic sciences. Prof. A.K Kaul, FNASc, motivated the students to dream and give their 100% commitment to accomplish their dream. He further added that intensity, integrity and involvement are required to achieve total perfection. Prof. Kamal Kapoor conducted hands on experimental session in the area of chemistry. Students experienced hands on Earth Sciences by Prof. Mitra on seismographs’ and NAVI (IRNSS) Receivers. Dr. MeenakshiMunshi, scientist G, advisory, Dept. of Biotechnology, GOI delivered a lecture in the evening session and inspired students to motivate in life by being inquisitive, motivated. The event was concluded with a cultural evening organized by SMVD University.
