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2017 - 18 Annual Report Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka Vijnana Bhavan, No. 24/2 & 24/3 (Near BDA Complex), 21st Main, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bangalore- 560 070 Website :www.kstacademy.in Content 1. Publication of Bimonthly Magazine – Vijnana Loka ......................................................... 2 2. Science Fair for Degree Students (in every district) ......................................................... 3 3. KSTA Fellowships for Science Degree Students ............................................................... 4 4. KSTA PG Science Fellowships ........................................................................................... 4 5. Science and Technology Conference in Kannada ............................................................ 5 6. Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Annual Conference .................................. 5 6.1 KSTA Lifetime Achievement Award ............................................................................. 7 7. Celebration of National and International Days related to Science and Technology ...... 8 8. Special Lecture Series/Workshop for PG Students .......................................................... 9 9. Certificate Courses in Science and Engineering ............................................................. 10 10. Illustrative Science Book for High School Students ...................................................... 11 11. Programs under Special Development Plan (SDP) ........................................................ 12 11.1 KSTA – SDP Fellowships ........................................................................................... 12 11.2 National Conference on Science, Technology and Education ................................ 13 11.3 National Conference on Role of Science and Technology in Rural Development .. 14 11.4 National Conference on Science and Technology for Inclusive Development ....... 16 12. Other Programs ............................................................................................................. 17 12.1 Workshop on Biotechnology ................................................................................... 17 12.2 Science Exhibition.................................................................................................... 17 12.3 Science and Art ........................................................................................................ 17 12.4 Special Program on Har Gobind Khorana................................................................ 17 Contact Details .................................................................................................................... 18 1 Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, which was established under the Founder Chairmanship of distinguished Space Scientist Padma Vibhushan Late Prof. U. R. Rao, Former Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, DOS, GOI. Presently, Dr. S. K. Shivakumar, Former Director, ISAC/ISTRAC, ISRO, GOI is the Chairman of KSTA. Details of major programs successfully organized by KSTA across the State during 2017 –‘18 are as follows: 1. Publication of Bimonthly Magazine – Vijnana Loka A bimonthly science magazine titled ‘Vijnana Loka’ is being regularly published in Kannada by KSTA since 2007. During 2017-‘18, 6 issues of the bimonthly magazines were published in the months of May, July, September & November of the year 2017 and January & March of 2018. About 2000 copies of each issue of the magazine were printed and distributed free of cost to pre- university and science degree colleges, science centres, libraries and other organizations across the state. Fig. 1: Vijnana Loka bimonthly magazines 2 2. Science Fair for Degree Students (in every district) This program is being organized in every districts of the State in association with science degree/engineering colleges. The two day program consists of various competitions for students viz., exhibitions, quiz, drawing, etc., along with two lectures on the subject related to science and technology. During 2017-18, this program has been successfully organised in association of the following institutions: S. College Name Date District No. 1 Kumudavathi First Grade College, Shikaripura 16.09.2017 Shivamogga 2 LKET’s Women’s Degree College, Yadagiri 28.09.2017 Yadagiri 3 LVD College, Raichur 04.10.2017 gRaichur 4 ATME College of Engineering, Mysore 10.10.2017 Mysore 5 Bahurao Kakatkar College, Belagavi 10.10.2017 Belagavi 6 Government Women`s College, Kolar 10.10.2017 Kolar 7 Government Women’s College, Chintamani 25.10.2017 Chikkaballapura 8 Government First Grade College, Raanagara 31.10.2017 Ramanagara 9 Poornapragna College, Udupi 09.12.2017 Udupi 10 Gudleppa Hallikeri Degree College, Haveri 08.01.2018 Haveri 11 St. Philomina College, Puttur 12.01.2018 Mangalore 12 Sri.J.C.B.M.College, Sringeri 15.01.2018 Sringeri 13 Government First Grade College, Ankola 23.01.2018 Uttar Kannada 14 Government First Grade College, Harihara 24.01.2018 Davanagere 15 Kalpatharu First Grade Science College, Tiptur 30.01.2018 Tumkur 16 Government Science College, Chitradurga 31.01.2018 Chitradurga 17 VMSR Vastrad Science College, Hunagund 01.02.2018 Bagalkot 18 SSK Basaveshwara College, Basavakalyana 04.02.2018 Bidar 19 SB Arts and Science College, Vijayapura 08.02.2018 Vijayapura 20 Sri. Kolli Nageshwar Rao Government First 16.02.2018 Koppal Grade College, Gangavati 21 RYMEC College, Ballari 17.02.2018 Ballari 22 Bharathi Degree College, K.M. Doddi, 23.02.2018 Mandya Mandya 23 J.S.S. Women’s College, Chamarajanagar 23.02.2018 Chamarajanagar 24 Field Marshal K M Cariappa College, 28.02.2018 Kodagu Madikeri 25 Regional Science Centre, Dharwada 04.03.2018 Dharwada 26 RJS Degree College, Bengaluru 16.03.2018 Bengaluru Urban 27 Smt. VG Women’s Degree College, Kalaburagi 27.03.2018 Kalaburagi The program was implemented in 27 district in the State and a total of 5200 students benefited from this program. 3 Fig. 2 : Vijnanamela (Science Fair) program organised in different districts 3. KSTA Fellowships for Science Degree Students To encourage meritorious science degree students to continue studies in basic science, fellowship of Rs. 10,000/- per year (Rs. 1,000/- for 10 months) was given to 136 final year students studying in the various Universities across the State. 4. KSTA PG Science Fellowships To encourage meritorious students to pursue higher education in basic science after completion of their degree, 24 final year PG students from different universities were provided with a fellowship of Rs. 15,000/- per year (Rs. 1,500/- for 10 months). 4 5. Science and Technology Conference in Kannada KSTA, for the first time, organised Science and Technology Conference in Kannada in Mysore on the focal theme titled “Science, Technology and Society” on November 24 & 25, 2018 in association with JSS Arts, Science & Commerce College, Mysore. This state level conference was inaugurated on November 24, 2018 by Hon’ble for Public Works and Mysore district in-charge Minister Dr. H. C. Mahadevappa. His Holyness Shree Shree Shree Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamy of Suttur Math blessed the gathering. The Executive Secretary of JSS Mahavidyapeeta, Mysore, Dr. C. G. Betasuramath graced the occasion. Dr. H Honne Gowda, Special Director (Technical), DST/CEO & Member Secretary, KSTA welcomed the guests and gave an overview of the program, while the Principal of the College, Prof. M. Mahadevappa proposed the vote of thanks. Fig. 6: Inauguration of the conference and release of compendium of abstract volume About 610 delegates from different parts of the State are benefited from this program. 6. Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Annual Conference Tenth Annual Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) Conference was successfully organized during 18 - 19 January, 2018 on the focal theme titiled "Science and Technology for Future of Humanity" in association with Reva University, Bengaluru. The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Anurag Kumar, Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru on 18th January 2018. Dr. P. Shyamaraju, Chancellor, Reva University, Bengaluru presided over the function. Prof. K.M. Kaveriyappa, former VC, Mangalore Univerity & 5 Member, KSTA graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Dr. H Honne Gowda, Special Director (Technical), DST/CEO & Member Secretary and Dr. S. Y. Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor, REVA University graced the occasion as Guests of Honor. Fig. 7: Tenth Annual Science and Technology Conference Eight special lectures were delivered by distinguished scientists, eminent technocrats and renowned educationists on topic related to theme of the conference. 1050 delegates including teaching faculty of universities and colleges, degree and PG science students, science writers, officers of line departments and representatives of government autonomous organizations participated in the conference. 6 Fig. 8: Exhibition Stalls of various organisations during the KSTA conference More than 200 research posters in Physical and Mathematical Sciences; Chemical & Life Sciences; Interdisciplinary Sciences and Engineering Science disciplines were presented in the Conference. A panel of experts evaluated and selected 4 best posters in each discipline for cash prizes (I Prize – Rs. 10,000/- and II Prize – Rs.