CHANDIGARH, MARCH 13
To commemorate the International Day of Mathematics observed every year on March 14, the Society for Promotion of Science & Technology in India (SPSTI) in association with Chandigarh Chapter of National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) and Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) with support from Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology organized a mini conference in mathematics.
The conference that was organized in two halves began with a lecture by an eminent mathematician, Dr. Rama Bhargava, Professor of Mathematics, former Dean Admin and Member BOG at IIT, Roorkee. She talked on ‘Exploring the potential of Mathematics’. She explained how mathematics is related with all other subjects like physical and life sciences, social science, computer sciences, manufacturing, marketing, entrepreneurship and many more. Talking about the nature of mathematics she explained it is the science of discovery which involves intuitive methods and is an abstract science.
The second part of the event included speeches by nine shortlisted undergraduate, postgraduate students and research scholars out of thirty two students who participated in an online declamation contest announced earlier by the Society. Prof. I.B.S. Passi, Member of SPSTI is credited for the conception of the idea of this mini conference including lecture and speeches by selected students from various universities. The webinar was steered and coordinated by Dr. Sugandha Maheshwary, Secretary, INYAS. Ms. Rajni Bhalla introduced the speaker, Prof. Rama Bhargava. Prof. Arun K. Grover, former Vice Chancellor of Panjab University and Prof. Keya Dharamvir, General Secretary, SPSTI graced the event.
In the declamation competition, Upasana secured the first position, followed by Rajni at second and Anubhav at position third in the undergraduate category. All three are from Punjabi University, Patiala. In the postgraduate and research scholars category, Hushanpreet Kaur secured first position followed by Bharti from IIT Ropar at second and Ramanpreet at third. The first and third positions were again annexed by students of Punjabi University, Patiala.
The session concluded with Mr Dharam Vir, IAS (Retd.) and President SPSTI, sharing his experiences with mathematics as a student and also, he presented a vote of thanks to the speaker and audience.
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