Today's Program started with the Interaction of Prof.
(Dr.) G.S. Sodhi with the students. He is the Associate
Professor of Chemistry and coordinator of Forensic Science unit at Sri Guru
Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College of University of Delhi and a leading forensic
expert who has developed processes to aid in the retrieval of fingerprints
compromised by adverse conditions guided students with his topic “Applications
of Chemistry in Mitigating Crime”. He explained
that water, inorganic and organic constituents of sweat may be selectively
fixed using silica or charcoal to give a coloured derivative but this technique
is limited and cannot be applied to old fingerprints destroyed by nature. Nano particles
of alumina (used in chromatography), Fluorescent dye – eosin Y (used in
lipsticks, nail polishes), Hydrophobic extract of gawar bean seeds (used as
vegetable, cattle feed) actively seek out oil from the smallest fragment and
fingerprints can be obtained on absorbent as well as non- absorbent materials.
He lucidly explained that adhesive tapes pose a challenge to finger print
detection but a technique “Neutron Activation Analysis” gives results for all
such fingerprint nuisance. Through photographs of fingerprints of solved cases
he highlighted the detection of destroyed fingerprints on moist metallic and
polymeric surfaces kept in water for 36 hours, fingerprint marks on revolver
and weapons and cases of suicide or assassination. He also gave a brief
explanation of the Iron secreted with sweat that combines with reagent based on
coordination chemistry. Along with the examples of solved case he lucidly
explained the methods involved in detection of fingerprints obtained separately
from different surfaces. The students gave overwhelming response and were fascinated
by this lecture. Almost every student curiously asked about other chemicals
which can be used for detection, fake prints, about crime investigations
through fingerprints and how the culprit is captured. His lecture was
fascinating as the students became aware of the actual investigations done by
the forensic experts on the crime scene.
Prof.
Akhil C. Banerjea
The
session started with the mesmerizing lecture by Dr. Akhil C. Banerjea, currently a Senior Scientist/Chair of Virology Department at
National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India. He is a member of the
National Academy of Sciences, and Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy
(INSA) India. He shared his experience with the topic “Genetic Diversity of
HIV-1 Genes in North India and Gene Therapeutic approaches”. He explained that
HIV-1 enters the host cells using CD4 and chemokine receptor CCR5/CXCR4. An
individual with Delta 32 mutation in CCR5 are protective and is being used as a
specific anti-HIV-1 antiviral approach.HIV-1 has evolved novel strategies to
escape or degrade host restriction factors which ensures virus growth. HIV-1
accessory proteins (Nef, Vpu, Vif, Vpr) have profound effects on HIV-1
pathogenesis. While Nef degrades p53, Vpu stabilizes p53 in a B-TrCP dependent manner.
This stabilization correlates with the extent of apoptosis in human T-cells.
Micro RNAs (miRNAs)
are a class of small non-coding RNAs that constitute an essential and
evolutionarily conserved mechanism for post-transcriptional gene regulation. Recently, several viral mechanisms for
escaping antiviral RNAi has been discovered which includes suppression of RNAi,
mutational escape from RNAi and modulation of the cell’s micro RNA (miRNA)
profile. Similar to plant and insect viruses, several
mammalian viruses encoding RNAi silencing suppressors (RSS) have
been described. He explored in detail whether HIV-1
infection-specific outcomes could be influenced by RNAi-mediated effects. Arginine Rich Motif (ARM) of HIV-1 Tat and Rev are extensively studied
linear motifs (LMs) that are essential for HIV-1 gene expression. HIV-1 thus can reshape host cell micro RNA profile to its own
advantage. The mechanistic elucidation of HIV-host micro RNA interplay will
help in further understanding of host pathogen interactions and might help in
developing novel biomarkers and therapeutics. HIV-1 gene expression and
replication critically depends upon the levels of Tat and Rev. He showed how
Rev controls the levels of Tat protein via indirect mechanisms.
Students
solved their queries with the questions raised on the difference between HIV-1
and HIV-2, Difference between disease and syndrome and many more such
questions.
HANDS
ON TRAINING SESSION IN LABS:
A lab session was
initiated by dividing students into 5 groups. The students were demonstrated
various information regarding the laboratory apparatus.
SATCOM Lab
The students
participating in the INSPIRE Science camp visited satellite communication lab
in the afternoon August They were first
explained the functioning of 3 components of the satellite communication, viz,
uplink transmitter, transponder in the satellite and downlink receiver which
can be conveniently placed in the laboratory. The Satellite can be placed at an
elevated, position if needed. The Satellite Transponder receives signal from
Uplink Transmitter and retransmits at different frequencies to a Downlink
Receiver. The Uplink and Downlink frequencies are selectable and can have
variety of signals such as Video, Audio, Voice, Tone, Data and Telemetry
(Temperature and Light intensity). The Operating manual illustrates basic
theory and glossary of Satellite Communication terms along with Experiments.
Then a live demonstration of as to how communication of audio, video and
various other signals through satellite takes place was given. The students
showed lot of interest in the lab work and were elated in witnessing
communication through Satcom trainer.
CAD
LAB:
The students were given hands on training in CAD-computer aided design lab
about Designing of machine elements, CNC machine tools, robotics, Panel design and circuit layout, Mapping
,building plans, contour plotting and structural drawing and Interior design
and modelling. The students were given explanations on the absolute and polar
co-ordinates, angular dimensions and by layer and command lines. The students
were informed about the advantages of CAD in brief including the productivity
of the designer, improvement of design quality Easier design, calculation and
analysis, quicker rate producing drawings, more accuracy of drawings, colour
graphics is possible. The students were made familiar with the different
AUTOCAD window and their contents.
Visit
to Botanical Garden:
Tau Devi Lal
Bio-Diversity & Botanical garden is located at Sector 52-A Gurgaon. Many
students had seen its entrance but never visited the garden. It was quite foggy
and the visibility was at most 30-40 feet. When students reached to the garden
there were already many people inside. The garden is well maintained and covers
a large area. There are many sections dedicated to different species of plant
and tree. There were not many flowers (maybe due to the season) but students
saw many varieties of tree. The plant species there made them enthusiastic
about Research and development into plant taxonomy and genetics, photochemistry,
useful properties, informing selection of plants that can withstand degraded
and changing environments (especially important in face of the threats posed by
climate change). Education is a strength of botanic gardens that allows them to
communicate the importance of conserving plants, reaching out to diverse
audiences, and also to communicate how this may be achieved.
The next day of the program started
with the enthusiastic lecture of Prof. (Dr.) M. Sengupta, Principal KIIT College
of Education, on the topic “Man and Science”. He emphasized on the knowledge of
making science more useful to mankind, to make it precisely for benefitting the
society. Earlier science was treated as natural philosophy. Later on when
science developed it came into the current form. Dr. Sengupta told that if the
mind act and think in scientific way then only it will be more useful for the
society. He said that earlier it was known as “SantoshamPaarmamSukham” but
nowadays it is said that if you are satisfied you cannot progress. For a
balanced personality it is required to keep a proper mixing of knowledge and
qualities. Nehru ji said that “Role of
Science in India should be to fight poverty, to fight disease, to fight evil
thoughts. Our cultural prosperity, our spirituality should be assembled with
science.
He related his topic
with the saying of Swami Vivekanand “Knowledge is that to see unity in
diversity” He further asked students not to take rest till they achieve goals.
Science is interesting subject which makes the mind rational. Scientific mind
is that which is opened always to the world to accept new ideas. Nowadays world
is a family but to stop increasing the number of crimes, scientific temperament
is the requirement of today. The injustice, prejudices can be eradicated when
we develop scientific temperament. We worship Tulsi and Peepal tree because of
its virtues and their medicinal properties. We should develop sustainability.
As VinobaBhave said “A true scientific society is one in which houses will be
developed of one story not ten”. We should not blindly follow the western
countries but should develop our technologies according to our own
requirements. He guided the students to think innovatively to develop research
in our own country and that our ideas be original keeping the benefit of
mankind. In Indian culture we talk about ParamVidya, the higher knowledge which
is confined to intellectual processes, which crosses the borders of senses of
knowledge and helps to discover one self. Today’s science is known as
AparaVidya. Man should have ‘Trans-empirical dimension’ and that is accepted
for spiritual development.
Prof. Dr. S.K Aggarwal,
Principal KIIT College of Engineering, told students in
his Lecture on ‘Green Chemistry’ that science and knowledge is useless if it
could not solve our problems. He discussed about the Greenhouse gases and their
requirement. He also discussed briefly that there are side effects of these
gases and that if there is increased concentration of these gases then these may
prove hazardous. He introduced the term green technology. The field of
"green technology" encompasses a continuously evolving group of
methods and materials, from techniques for generating energy to non-toxic
cleaning products. The present expectation is that this field will bring
innovation and changes in daily life of similar magnitude to the
"information technology" explosion over the last two decades. In
these early stages, it is impossible to predict what "green
technology" may eventually encompass. Examples
of green technology subject areas as
Energy: Perhaps the
most urgent issue for green technology, this includes the development of
alternative fuels, new means of generating energy and energy efficiency.
Green building: Green
building encompasses everything from the choice of building materials to where
a building is located.
Environmentally
preferred purchasing: This government innovation involves the search for
products whose contents and methods of production have the smallest possible
impact on the environment, and mandates that these be the preferred products
for government purchasing.
Green chemistry: The
invention, design and application of chemical products and processes to reduce
or to eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
Green nanotechnology:
Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of materials at the scale of the
nanometer, one billionth of a meter. Some scientists believe that mastery of
this subject is forthcoming that will transform the way that everything in the
world is manufactured. "Green nanotechnology" is the application of
green chemistry and green engineering principles to this field.
After a tea break
summary of the Inspire Science Internship camp was given by Dr. S.K. Aggarwal,
Principal KIIT College Of Engineering. With this he gave his best wishes to
students to obtain scientific pursuits in future.
Valedictory session
started at 1.00 p.m. with the valedictory lecture of the chief Guest of today’s
function Dr. A. Mukhopadyhay , Scientist G and In charge of INSPIRE camp DST
gave his valedictory lecture. He said that It has been a little time of about 6
years after initiation of the Inspire programme but KIIT has well-arranged all
the camps since then. He said that DST is Government organization and we have
to depend on academic institutions for the implementation of any scheme from
paper to frame. The energy of the organization, mentors and DST is now reaping their
benefits. He congratulated all the students who got a chance to attend this
camp but also suggested them to be down to earth and share their knowledge with
those students who could not attend this camp. He also asked students to
maintain their integrated format and the unity they showed in the camp, to
remain in contact with each other even after the camp is over. He insisted to
become a good human being which is very necessary to develop mankind in
science. DST nurtures all the intellects and provides a scope to eradicate
their confusions. One should continuously ask questions from oneself and try to
find solutions in scientific manner. This will lead to a scientific scenario.
This programme is only to provide interactive platform in holistic manner. He
also said that Forensic is an upcoming science and students should find out
their area of interest.
After this the
dignitaries released the CD of Inspire Science camp.
Dr. Neelima Kmarah, Registrar
KIIT College of Engineering, who has very beautifully explained the childhood
life of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, our former President, who was born on - 15
October 1931 in - Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen “A. P.
J.” Abdul Kalam was a scientist and engineer, who served as the President of
India from 2002 to 2007. Already a highly accomplished and much respected
individual when elected to be the president, Kalam had spent four decades as a
scientist and science administrator at several prestigious organizations like
the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO). Born into a family of humble means in Tamil Nadu,
Kalam went on to study aerospace engineering in Madras Institute of Technology.
His initial dream was to become a fighter pilot but he failed to qualify for
the Indian Air Force. He then started working at the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist and was later transferred to the
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Eventually he was appointed as the
Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and in this position he played a
key role in the Pokharan II nuclear tests. He became the President of India in
2002 and was known as the People's President. He left the office after serving
one term and became professor of Aerospace Engineering at Anna University and a
visiting professor at several other institutions. Dr. Neelima explained his
Childhood & Early Life relating the struggle and inquisitiveness which led
him to the stairs of success. She said that Abdul Kalam was born as the
youngest of five children of a Muslim boat owner named Jainulabudeen and his
wife Ashiamma, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. His ancestors had once been wealthy
traders though his family lost much of its fortunes by the early 20th century.
Kalam grew up in humble surroundings and had to take up a job while he was
still in school in order to augment his family’s meagre income—he distributed
newspapers to help his father in providing for the family. He was a bright
young boy, blessed with a thirst for knowledge and was always eager to learn
new things. He completed his schooling from Ramanathapuram Schwartz
Matriculation School and proceeded to study physics at the Saint Joseph's
College, Tiruchirappalli, from where he graduated in 1954. Then he studied
aerospace engineering in Madras Institute of Technology, graduating in 1960.
His childhood ambition was to become a fighter pilot but he narrowly missed
achieving his dream.
After completing his
studies he joined the Aeronautical Development Establishment of the Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist. One of the first
projects he worked on was to design a small helicopter for the Indian Army. He
also got the opportunity to work with the renowned space scientist, Vikram
Sarabhai as a part of the INCOSPAR committee. However, Kalam was not much
satisfied with his career at the DRDO.
Kalam was transferred
to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1969 as the project
director of India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III). An expandable
rocket project on which he had started working independently in 1965 got the
government’s approval for expansion in 1969. Over the next several years he
developed the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and SLV-III projects, both
of which proved to be successful. In the 1970s he also worked on the
development of ballistic missiles from the technology of the successful SLV
program and directed the projects Project Devil and Project Valiant which were
aimed at producing a short-range surface-to-air missile. Even though the
projects were discontinued in 1980 without achieving full success, they earned
Kalam great respect and admiration from the scientific fraternity.
In 1980s, the
government decided to initiate an advanced missile program under his
directorship and thus the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP)
was launched with Kalam as the chief executive. The program which aimed at the
research and development of a comprehensive range of missiles started in 1982-83.
Under the guidance of Kalam, several missiles including Agni, an intermediate
range ballistic missile and Prithvi, the tactical surface-to-surface missile,
were developed.
FEEDBACK:
Student feedback:
Mr. Yashvardhanof KV 1
said that we are sparked with the new ideas that are innovative and creative.
The camp was full of inspirational lectures of mathematics, chemistry and
especially forensic science. Lab sessions were interesting. I wish my heartiest
thanks to DST and KIIT College for inviting us in such a supreme environment.
Ms. Puja from
VidyaNilkjetan paid thanks to KIIT for being supportive. She said that although
she has chosen Medical field but will guide to her friends that they should
continue their engineering and make a successful career with KIIT as the labs
are well sophisticated and infrastructure is very good. Students are filled
with new experiences.
Mr. Dayanidhi from S.
N. Sidheshwar remarked that he learnt a lot form the programme. Quad copter and
Security system detector were impressive. He also thanked KIIT for providing a
platform to join such an enthusiastic camp. He also liked the infrastructure of
college.
Ms. Jyoti from
Gyaandeep remarked that the inspirational lectures actually inspired us giving
a meaning to INSPIRE camp. The camp has made us think about every aspect more
scientifically. Dr. Neelima Kamrah’s lecture on chemistry was very interesting.
Ms. Pooja Patel form
GSSS said that we have learnt a lot from the lectures and much more other than
books. We are motivated towards our goal and came to know the opportunities
that one can have. She liked the infrastructure of college and the hospitality
the fraternity showed.
Ms. Vipra form GGSSS
Sohna said that my confusion is all eradicated about my future and I now know
the path to follow. She said that now after joining the camp I am aware of the
future. She liked the lab of college and the love that college showed.
Faculty Feedback:
Ms. Richa Singh from
Vidya Niketan said it was a nice, educative and informative camp and as
interesting as earlier camps. Role of science and health was beautifully
explained by Dr. Neelima, scientific approach towards subjects were really
interesting. KIIT also has good sophisticated labs.
Ms. Meena form GGSSS
Jacobpura congratulated KIIT to introduce a well-defined, well managed and
well-arranged programme. The lectures were excellent. The fraternity also
showed the enthusiasm that was wonderful. She would suggest her students of
Maths branch to join KIIT for engineering.
Ms. Vandana from S.N.
Sidheshwar said the camp was motivating, inspiring and our students loved to
attend the camp even after there was a function in school. Students have been
deliberately inspired by the lectures and every year she would like to be
mentor of the students that would be invited for INSPIRE.
Next in series was the
distribution of certificates to the students. The students were distributed
certificates to the students. They were very excited while receiving the
certificates.
Prof. Dr. S.S. Aggarwal,
Director General KIIT Group of Institutions presented Vote of Thanks.
