SICA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHEME NO 78

Event Name : National Science Day celebration

Posted On : 29 Feb 2024

Description :-

On the National Science Day, the commemoration of the discovery of Raman Effect, Raja Ramanna Centre of Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore opened its hi-tech zone for students of various schools in Indore. Twelve science enthusiasts of class XI along with two teachers of SICA 78 were privileged to visit the advanced research centre and laboratory of RRCAT on 24th February 2024. While the Centre is celebrating its 40th year of establishment, it has come up with the theme of "Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat", ensuring an unparalleled contribution in nation's development. A group comprising 12 students from each of the three branches of SICA, accompanied by six teachers, started their exciting journey to RRCAT from SICA 54 at 7:00 a.m. by bus. Under strict vigilance, ensuring safety and security, the team was accompanied by a volunteer Mr. Manoj Kumar Neema who guided them throughout the visit. Creating the ambience of a picnic on the lap of nature, the vast campus of RRCAT welcomed the students with a delicious breakfast. An opening ceremony was conducted in the elaborative Convention Centre to introduce the students to the theme and motto of the centre. Officiating Director of RRCAT Mr. Purushottam Shrivastava addressed the students and enhanced their scientific temperament. The centre demonstrated around 40 exhibits in two segments (one in the Convention Centre and the other in its various laboratories) which opened the doors of curiosity, exploration and learning in the young minds. The exhibits in the Convention Centre included uses of optical fibre for fire detection, oncoscope for oral cancer detection, wireless electrical power transmission, photon counting instrumentation, optical tweezers and many more.The inquisitive students actively participated in the exhibition by asking queries. After enjoying a scrumptious lunch in the lake view ambience, the group proceeded for the visit of different labs. The students were introduced to unlimited scope and uses of liquid nitrogen and Laser light, unique features of glass, demonstration of fire extinguisher, Faraday's law of electro magnetic induction, magnetic levitation vehicles, etc. The curiosity seekers found themselves irresistibly drawn to the exhibits, their legs tethered by the allure of knowledge. In the presence of captivating displays, they inquisitively posed one question after another, surprising the organisers. Three students of SICA 78- Laxita Dode, Avni Balsare and Eshika Tripathi were rewarded with a beautiful pen for their innovative questions. The awe-inspiring exhibits pointed towards the limitless possibilities of science and technology for India's future development. At 5:30 p.m., the team bid farewell to the campus, carrying with them a tapestry of enriching experiences and innovative ideas. In the wake of their departure, they found themselves captivated by the enchanting magic and awe-inspiring might of science.