ST. EDMUND’S COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
BRIEF HISTORY AND CURRENT STATUS OF THE DEPARTMENT Environmental Science is an integral part of learning. The protection of the environment today is the concern of people all around the world. Ecological challenges are growing in every part of the earth, whether regions are developed or developing. In different regions around the world, deforestation, land degradation, pollution of water bodies etc. are some of the central features of environmental crisis. Therefore, our future generation should be geared towards environmental protection and be exposed to greater awareness to face these challenges. Environmental Science today is a growing discipline and has emerged as an important field of study. The Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, was established in the year 2006 by the then Principal Bro. E.V. Miranda. The department started with two faculty members including Dr. Jasmine T. Sawian, who taught Environmental Studies to the third year degree students of the college. In the following year, the Department was approved by the North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong to start an Honours course and was then formally inaugurated in June 2007, with Prof. P.R. Dutta (from the Geography Dept.) becoming the first HOD; and Ms. I. Rynjah also joining the department on that year. The department was established keeping in mind the following aims and objectives. To acquire awareness and sensitivity to the total environment and its allied problems. To consider environment in its totality (natural, artificial, technological, ecological, moral and aesthetics) To acquire skills for identifying environmental problems; and discover the symptoms and root cause of environmental degradation. To attain knowledge on the conservation and management of natural resources. To evaluate environmental measures and education programmes in terms of social, ecological and aesthetic factors. To foster attitudes and participation in various environmental issues; to promote cooperation in solving problems. Presently the department is headed by Dr. Jasmine T. Sawian, along with a qualified and experienced staff of five members comprising of Ms. Iasylloklang Rynjah, Ms. Larihun Jeengaph, Ms. Michelle Khongwir, Mr. Damewanmi Suchiang and Mr. Emidaoopaya Sumer. The Department was established with the aim of imparting, to the students of the region, awareness and knowledge about the environment, skills to identify the problems associated with it and to foster attitudes and participation in various environmental issues. Besides the conventional mode of teaching via lecture, assignment method, field trips, guest lecturers, etc., the department is also involved in other modern methods of teaching using the latest technology. The department encourages the use of LCD – PowerPoint, OHP, screening of documentaries, exposure trips, project work all of which will give the student a more in depth understanding of the subject.
Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong 793003
STAFF PROFILE Sl.No. Name Qualification Specialization
1 Dr. Jasmine T. M.Sc. (Ecology and Pollution Ecology Sawian Environmental Science), NET, Ph.D.
2 Ms. Iasylloklang M.Sc. (Ecology and Environmental Pollution Rynjah Environmental Science), NET
3 Ms. Larihun M.Sc. (Ecology and Forest Management and Jeengaph Environmental Science) Agricultural Management
4 Ms. Michelle M.Sc. (Biochemistry), NET Environmental Biochemistry Khongwir
5 Mr. Damewanmi M.Sc. (Ecology and Forest Management and Suchiang Environmental Science) Agricultural Management
6 Mr. Emida-oo- M.Sc. (Environmental Science) Remote Sensing and G.I.S. paya Sumer
DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES Sl. Committees Teacher InCharge Asst. Teacher Members No. InCharge 1 Admission Dr. J.T. Sawian Ms. I. Rynjah Ms. L. Jeengaph Committee Ms. M.D. Khongwir Mr. D. Suchiang 2 Library Committee Dr. J.T. Sawian Ms. M.D. Ms. I. Rynjah Khongwir Mr. D. Suchiang Ms. L. Jeengaph 3 Laboratory and Dr. J.T. Sawian Mr. D. Suchiang Ms. I. Rynjah Equipment Mr. E. Sumer Ms. L. Jeengaph Committee Ms. M.D. Khongwir 4 Students Welfare Ms. I. Rynjah Dr. J.T. Sawian Ms. L. Jeengaph Committee Mr. D. Suchiang Ms. M.D. Mr. E. Sumer Khongwir 5 Department Dr. J.T. Sawian Ms. L. Jeengaph Ms. M.D.
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Magazine/ Newsletter Ms. I. Rynjah Mr. E. Sumer Khongwir Committee Mr. D. Suchiang 6 Mentoring Committee Dr. J.T. Sawian Ms. M.D. Ms. L. Jeengaph Ms. I. Rynjah Khongwir Mr. E. Sumer Mr. D. Suchiang 7 Department Profile Ms. I. Rynjah Dr. J.T. Sawian Ms. L. Jeengaph Committee Ms. M.D. Mr. E. Sumer Mr. D. Suchiang Khongwir 8 Students Profile Ms. L. Jeengaph Dr. J.T. Sawian Ms. M.D. Committee Mr. E. Sumer Ms. I. Rynjah Khongwir Mr. D. Suchiang 9 Departmental Dr. J.T. Sawian Ms. L. Jeengaph Ms. M.D. Activities Committee Ms. I. Rynjah Mr. E. Sumer Khongwir Mr. D. Suchiang 10 Field Trip/Excursion Ms. I. Rynjah Mr. D. Suchiang Dr. J.T. Sawian Committee Ms. L. Jeengaph Mr. E. Sumer Ms. M.D. Khongwir
Pass Percentage of the Department Results of the University Examination from 2007 to 2014
Year Number of students appeared Number of students passed
1st year IInd year IIIrd year 1st year IInd year IIIrd year
2008 25 - - 18 - -
2009 31 18 - 31 13 -
2010 27 31 13 26 31 13
2011 28 27 30 28 27 28
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2012 29 28 26 27 26 25
2013 38 23 24 37 21 23
2014 34 40 21 33 30 20
PLACEMENT RECORD OF STUDENTS 2009-2010 Batch
Name Placement Chingngaihsiam Pursuing Civil Services Coaching Mephermi Challam Teaching at St. Joseph's School, Shillong Dariti Kharjana Lecturer at Lady Keane College, Shillong Tipsngi Dhar Pursuing B.Ed at PGT Wansaki Lyngdoh Lecturer at Christian Academy College Ksankupar Sawkmie P.O at State Bank of India Dili Khekho Pursuing Ph.D in NEHU Mathew Lammuansiam N.A Monica Fatogun Intern at Mauritius Wildlife Reserve Kalicharan Mukherjee N.A Damutskhem Nongkynrih Teaching at St. John’s White Hall, Nongthymmai Rebecca Lalruatpuii N.A Khrawkupar Warbah Government Service
2010-2011 Batch
Name Placement Lydia Charissa Lapang Pursiung B.Ed at PGT Lingland Dhar N.A. Robert Rovei Working at Integrated Watershed Management Programme, Manipur Kitboklang Sun Pursuing Ph.D in NEHU Ribha . I. Passah Pursuing Ph.D in NEHU Gautam Baruah N.A. Taitom N. Simte N.A. Rony Deb N.A. L.K.Subhash Anal Pursuing CDS at Pune Dakynshew Kharwanlang Pursiung B.Ed at PGT Elivia L. Nongneng M.Sc. in NEHU Marco Alan Diengdoh Teaching at Savio Evening College, Mawlai Febiana Wahlang N.A. Pynkhlainbor Thongni M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Anand Swett Teaching at Alpha Secondary School Aksana Neah Ch, Marak Pursuing Ph.D in NEHU
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Rajkumari Khrideshori Working in IndusInd Bank & Member of Env. Education NGO - NECEER, Imphal Ideraland Lyngkhoi N.A. Donboklang Paswett N.A. L.K. Thang Ngaihte N.A. Hoshama Surong N.A. Khamtimon Lapang Pursiung B.Ed Inri-la-i-dor Blah Teaching at Alpha Secondary School Albinus Lamo Teaching at St Francis School Teiborlangki Thubru N.A. Kelbina Lyngshiang N.A. Gilmore F. G. Momin N.A. Uttaran Dutta Project Officer in Centre for Environment Education (CEE), Northeast Regional Cell Nancy Suzanne Marak N.A.
2011-2012 Batch
Name Placement Reuben M. Shabong Project in NESFAS Lisha Ho Yes Bank Evankerr K. Ryndem M.Sc. in NEHU Ngaimuankim M.Sc. in NEHU Priya P. Ram M.Sc. in NEHU Pynioolut Miki Ryngki M.Sc. in NEHU M Pau Nun Lian M.Sc. in NEHU V. Indrani Ray Jana Pursuing Diploma in Fine Arts in NEHU Alemisha Warjri M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Raymond Wahlang M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Salgira M. Momin N.A Ribanskhemlang L. Mawlong Working at EMRI Verinia V. Thabah M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Godwin Alister Thabah M. Sc in Pune University Wanpynbiang Kshiar M.Sc. in NEHU Pynshailang Syiemiong M.Sc. in NEHU Gregory Malngiang N.A Humbert Thongni N.A Androni Brendan Kharlyngdoh Bishop Herber College Lalventluanga M.Sc. in NEHU Binoy Kumar Sunar PGDCA Luckson P. Kamei N.A.
2012-2013 Batch
Name Placement Phrangkupar Langstieh M.Sc. in NEHU Erzsebeth Ch. Momin M.Sc. in NEHU Larihunsha M. Umlong M.Sc. in NEHU Marvelene G. Rymmai M.Sc. in NEHU
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Agatha C. Momin Coaching classes for State Level Exams Daiarlin Kharsati M.Sc. in NEHU Mary Lalthakimi M.Sc. in NEHU Bestifully Syiemlieh M.Sc. in Mizoram University Lapynneh Kharwanlang M.Sc. in NEHU Macklyn Khaute M.Sc. in Manipur University Baremdor Syiemlieh Family Business P.C. Laldingliani M.Sc. in NEHU Kenilo Kessen M.Sc. in Delhi University Maienbok Syiemlieh N.A. Auspicious Lyngdoh M.Sc. in NEHU Knight Marbaniang M.Sc. in NEHU Mebaaibok L. Nonglait M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Raja Nongkhlaw M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Klewos Synshiang N.A. Wanshanboklang Wanninag M.Sc. in NEHU Naphidapbiang Kharpran MSc In NEHU Lib. Sc Iaiphyrnai Konjir M.Sc. in NEHU Joseph Lalbiakngeta M.Sc. in Mizoram University Vishesh Leon Diengdoh M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Yvan Aaron S.G Momin N.A. Jagame R. Marak M.A. in NEHU
2013-2014 Batch
Name Placement Elvinocia Dohling M.Sc. in NEHU Tiewdorshisha Wanniang N.A. Reuben Murray M.Sc. in Mizoram University Appleson Dympep N.A. Daniel S Manih M.Sc. in NEHU Daiahunlang Lyngdoh M.Sc. in NEHU Stephanie Kharwan Nongrum M.Sc. in NEHU Brightstar Bina M.Sc. in NEHU Iadareen Kharshiing N.A. Habamut Nongpluh M.Sc. in NEHU Banraplang Tongper M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Wanbanri Doloi Theology College, Karbi Anglong Sunny Bosco Shadap M.Sc. in NEHU Wandashisha Laitflang M.Sc. in NEHU Ibahunshisha Nongphud M.Sc. in NEHU Naphisabet Swer M.Sc. in NEHU Thejavitso Chase M.Sc. in Pondicherry University Balajied Bor Roy Lyngdoh M.Sc. in NEHU Barsil Jyrwa M.Sc. in NEHU Vivek Kumar M.Sc. in NEHU
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Dayomika Rhoda Kharsyntiew M.Sc. in Pondicherry University
PROGRAMMES ATTENDED/ PARTICIPATED BY STUDENTS
96th Indian Science Congress held in North Eastern Hill University on January, 2009. National Workshop on “Computer Interfacing of Physics Experiments organized by Department of Physics, St. Edmund’s College, 2009. University Campus Beautification Programme organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS), North Eastern Hill University, 2009. Programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on June 26, 2010. Guest lecture on “Emerging role of Food Biotechnology” by Dr. Saikat Dutta Mazumdar under DBT STAR programme organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College on May 28, 2011. Debate Competition on “Shillong can do better without city cabs” organized by the Debate Committee, St. Edmund’s College on May 30, 2011. Special Camp organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS), St. Edmund’s College at Baniun-Mylliem on October , 2011. Inter-College Basket Ball Tournament (Girls) organized by Sankardev College on July 4-6, 2012. Campaign on “Save fish save river Campaign” organized by the Khasi Students Union on August 8, 2012. Seminar on “Conservation of Biodiversity in North-East India”, organized by North-Eastern Service, All India Radio, Shillong, on August 22, 2012. Conference and Exhibition Programme “Megha Bytes – NICT 2012”, organized by the Telegraph and Government of Meghalaya on September 14, 2012. Special Camp organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS), St. Edmund’s College at Mawkasiang on October, 2012. Special Camp organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS), St. Edmund’s College at Mawkasiang on October 10-16, 2013. One Day State Level Training of NSS/RRC Nodal Officers and Peer Educators organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society in collaboration with NSS (National Service Scheme) NEHU, Shillong on November 26, 2013. Guest Lecture by Ms. Tusha Sharma, Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry, University of Delhi organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College on October 18, 2014. Two day Science Mela organized by the Science Committee, St. Edmund’s College on October 21-22, 2014. One Day Workshop under DBT Star College Scheme on “Accessing Scholarly Web Resources” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College on October 24, 2014.
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Ms. Dayomika Rhoda Kharsyntiew (B.Sc. Env. Science; Batch of 2014) receiving the NSS President’s Gold medal Volunteer ship award on 19th November, 2013
STUDY TOURS AND FIELD TRIPS STUDY TOURS In partial fulfilment of the Three-Year Degree Honours Course the B.Sc. 3rd year accompanied by the staff of the department, undertake an annual field trip to widen their knowledge, perceptions and scope of the environment around them. 2009: Mawphlang Sacred Grove, Mawphlang 2010: Coal Mining & Coal Stocking Areas, Jaintia Hills 2011: “Cleanest village’ Mawlynnong Village, Mawlynnong 2012: Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme, Mawphlang 2013: Jarain Pitcher Plant Park, Jaintia Hills 2014: ‘Natural hill-top lakes’ at Mawthadraishan, West Khasi Hills
FIELD VISITS 2009 – Field visit to the Bethany Society Vermicomposting Unit, Laitumkhrah by the B.Sc. 3rd year to enable the students to enhance their knowledge of the subject matter and to initiate the preparation of Vermicompost in the department. 2010 - Field visit to the Umshing, mawkynroh and Sadew , Shillong to study the homegardens in those areas. 2011 - Field visit to the Shillong State Pollution control Board Lumpyngad Motinagar by the B.Sc. 3rd year to familiarize the students with the tools and equipments used in air pollution monitoring. 2011 - Field trip to the Wapung and Ladrymbai Coal depot at Jaintia Hills for Air and Water Quality monitoring. 2011 - Field trip to the Wapung and Lumshnong Coal depot at Jaintia Hills for Air and Water Quality monitoring. 2012 - Field visit to the Bethany Society Vermicomposting Unit, Laitumkhrah by the B.Sc. 3rd year. Mr. Carmo Naronha delivered a lecture on the techniques of Vermicomposting.
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2013 – Field visit to the Shillong Municipal Garbage Dumping Area, Marten by the B.Sc. 3rd year to study the waste disposal method in the landfill. 2013 – Field visit to the Mawmluh Cherra Cement ltd., Cherrapunjee by the B.Sc. 3rd year for soil, water and noise monitoring. 2013- Field visit to Jowai Town, Jaintia Hills to study the land-use land cover and change detection. 2014 – Field visit to the Malki Forest Area, by B.Sc. 3rd year to collect and identify the phytoplanktons and zooplanktons of the stream flowing within the Forest. 2014 – Field visit to the Coal Mining Areas of Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya by B.Sc. 3rd year to Collect samples and assess air and water quality EXCURSIONS 2009 – Sikkim 2011 – Sikkim 2012 – Sikkim 2013 – Bhutan ACTIVITIES ORGANISED BY THE DEPARTMENT The Department has taken several initiatives to organize and participate in various extra- curricular activities in the college as well as outside the campus. Besides the regular lectures and practical classes, the department conducts and participates in various activities such as field visits, fieldwork, tree plantation, blood donation, surveys, cleaning drives, rallies, poster campaign, slogan writing, essay competitions, national seminars, NSS activities etc.
OBSERVATION OF IMPORTANT DAYS
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED), 5th JUNE: The Department has commemorated World Environment Day over the last five years. The celebrations were marked with activities such as Debates, Poster Display, tree plantation, cleaning drive and Slogan Writing; inter-school Drawing Competition, mass rally etc. WED 2007: The Department of Environmental Science organized a sit and draw competition, slogan-writing completion and poster competition. Various schools participated in the above- mentioned competitions. WED 2008: The Department organized a CLEANING DRIVE in Laitumkhrah Market, which was followed by tree plantation in the college campus. The students from the department also carried out presentation and display of Eco-friendly products made from waste. WED 2009: The Department took to the streets to participate in an environment awareness rally organized by “NEEDS” a local NGO, in collaboration with Martin Luther Christian University and OooLaLa Radio station. Moreover, a documentary on Solid Waste Disposal was also screened during the programme. WED 2010: The Department organized a music competition programme entitled “Music from the Earth”for school students and college students. Poster and quiz competition were other parts of the programs. Special numbers were presented from two local bands – Introspx and Polyticks. WED 2011: The theme for World Environment Day 2011 was aptly chosen as Forests: Nature at your service. The day’s events included a Guest Lecture, a Poster Competition, Short Skit, an open Quiz and a special number presented by the students. A renowned Environmentalist and a CMS Vatavaran Awardee Shri S. Khongsit, who enlightened the audience with his ingenious traditional knowledge on ecological services of forests, graced the occasion. A skit was also
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Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong 793003 staged by students which depicted the pollution of the once pristine River Umkhrah due to human activities. WED 2012: The Department took to the streets to participate in an environment awareness rally based on the theme “Green Economy – does it include you?” with the objective to sensitise people about the degradation of the environment and to promote a sense of care and concern for our mother earth. This was followed by the launching of the ‘N.O.W. Eco-club’, and a skit ‘Dimensions of Consciousness’ by 3rd year students. WED 2013: The Department organised a sit-and–draw competition for the special schools situated in the college campus; followed by quiz and music competition for college students based on environmental themes. WED 2014: The Department organised an Environmental fair with the aim to bring about awareness of the importance of the environment and to promote the use of eco-friendly products.
INTERNATIONAL DAY ON BIODIVERSITY (IDB), 22nd MAY IDB 2009: An Interdepartmental Seminar on Biodiversity – Its Importance, Loss and Conservation, was organized by the Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on the occasion of the celebration of International Day on Biodiversity on May 22, 2009. The following is the list of students with their topic Mephermi Challam(B.Sc. 2) - Importance of Biodiversity Robert Rovei(B.Sc. 1) - Deforestation Nancy Marak (B.Sc. 2)- Loss of Biodiversity Manirul Haque (B.Sc. 2)- Sacred Groves-Traditional Practices for conserving plant biodiversity Monica Fatogun(B.Sc.2) - Conservation of biodiversity IDB 2010: The Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on May 22, 2010 organized a departmental seminar to mark the International Day on Biodiversity. The following is the list of students with their topics Monica Fatogun(B.Sc. 3) – Endemic Species Lydia Lapang (B.Sc. 2)– National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries Aksana N Marak(B.Sc. 2)– Traditional methods of Conservation of Biodiversity
IBD 2011: The programmes on the day included student’s power point presentation, poster competition and poem recitation. The presentations included, Auspicious Lyngdoh (B.Sc. 2) - Biodiversity- types, loss and conservation Vishesh Diengdoh (B.Sc. 2)- Marine Biodiversity IBD 2012: A host of inter-departmental programmes on the theme "Marine Biodiversity"including debate, poster competition, slogan writing etc. were organised on that day. An Inter-departmental debate on "Ban on seafood-a strategy for conservation" was also organised. Vivek Kumar (B.Sc. 2) – Marine Biodiversity Agatha Momin (B.Sc. 3) - Marine Pollution IBD 2013: The programme included inter-departmental students’ Seminar and Poster Competition. The presentation wason topics related to the year’s theme ‘Water and Biodiversity’. Wanbanri Dolloi (B.Sc. 3) – Biodiversity
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Mrigangka Choudhary (B.Sc. 2) – Water - a Biological Resource IBD 2014: Presentations based on the theme “Island Biodiversity” were delivered by students and an inter-departmental poster competition was held. Mebaaihun Sunabi (B.Sc. 3) - Conservation of Biodiversity Jessica Laloo (B.Sc.3) - Threats to island biodiversity Winners of inter-departmental poster competition 1st prize - Dennis Hrangchal (B.A.3) 2nd prize - Ricky Phawa (B.Sc. 2) 3rd prize - Banraplang Tongper (B.Sc. 2)
EARTH DAY (ED), 22nd APRIL ED 2010: On the occasion of Earth Day, the department organized a tree plantation and cleaning drive, in and around the department area. Preparation of vermicompost beds were also carried out on that day. MEMORIAL LECTURE The memorial lecture is held in Memory of (L) Valentine Richard Miranda and (L) Marjorie Miranda, the parents of our former Principal, Bro. E.V. Miranda. 1st Memorial Lecture Resource Person: Prof. B.K. Tiwari Designation: HOD, Department of Environmental Studies, NEHU Topic: Forest and the People of Meghalaya Date: 8th December 2010 3rdMemorial Lecture Resource Person: Dr. R. Gurung Designation: Asst. Engineer, Central Pollution Control Board, Shillong Topic: Solid Waste Management in Meghalaya Date: 31st July 2012 5th Memorial Lecture Resource Person: Mr. Brain Daly Kharpran Designation: Founder, Meghalaya Adventurer’s Association Topic: Caves and their mysterious secrets Date: 26th August 2014 GUEST LECTURE A guest lecture is a lecture held by inviting an eminent person or a guest who is well versed in a particular subject matter or topic so as to provide more insight to the students.
Resource Person: Mr. Betrand Dkhar Designation: Asst. Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, St. Edmund’s College
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Topic: Use of Computer Applications in Environmental Science I Date: 31st July, 2014 Resource Person: Mr. Betrand Dkhar Designation: Asst. Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, St. Edmund’s College Topic: Use of Computer Applications in Environmental Science II Date: 2nd August, 2014 Resource Person: Mr. Alan Laloo Designation: Project Fellow Topic: Mechanism of Indian Monsoon Date: 25th October, 2014 LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTS SUBMITTED BY STUDENTS 2009-2010 Batch
Name University Roll No. Project Title Chingngaihsiam S0804184 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Mephermi Challam S0804175 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Dariti Kharjana S0804181 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Tipsngi Dhar S0804191 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Wansaki Lyngdoh S0804180 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Ksankupar Sawkmie S0804194 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Dili Khekho S0804190 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Mathew Lammuansiam S0804193 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Monica Fatogun S0804178 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Kalicharan Mukherjee S0804189 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Damutskhem Nongkynrih S0804170 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Rebecca Lalruatpuii S0804196 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove Khrawkupar Warbah S0804183 A Study on the Mawphlang Sacred Grove
2010-2011 Batch
Name University Roll No. Project Title Lydia Charissa Lapang S0900225 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Lingland Dhar S0900232 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Robert Rovei S0900210 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Kitboklang Sun S0900201 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Ribha . I. Passah S0900208 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Gautam Baruah S0804199 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Taitom N. Simte S0900226 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Rony Deb S0900214 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya L.K.Subhash Anal S0900215 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Dakynshew Kharwanlang S0900206 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Elivia L. Nongneng S0900202 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Marco Alan Diengdoh S0900203 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Febiana Wahlang S0900204 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
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Pynkhlainbor Thongni S0900205 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Anand Swett S0900209 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Aksana Neah Ch, Marak S0900211 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Rajkumari Khrideshori S0900213 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Ideraland Lyngkhoi S0900216 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Donboklang Paswett S0900217 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya L.K. Thang Ngaihte S0900215 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Hoshama Surong S0900221 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Khamtimon Lapang S0900222 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Inri-la-i- dor Blah S0900234 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Albinus Lamo S0900233 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Teiborlangki Thubru S0804186 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Kelbina Lyngshiang S0804182 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Gilmore F. G. Momin S0804187 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Uttaran Dutta S0804198 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Nancy Suzanne Marak S0804176 A Study of the Coal Stocking Areas in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
2011-2012 Batch
Name University Roll No. Project Title Reuben M. Shabong S1000482 Study of LULC Changes in Shillong using Remote Sensing and G.I.S Lisha Ho S1000481 Analysis of Physico-Chemical and Biological Parameters of Umpling Spring and Wah Umkhrah in Shillong, Meghalaya Evankerr K. Ryndem S1000476 Assessment of Ambient air quality in Meghalaya with special reference to Shillong and Lad Rymbai Ngaimuankim S1000495 To Study the Point Sources of Water Pollution in the Upstream Portion of Wah Umkhrah Priya P. Ram S1000501 Assessment of Efficiency of Barriers based in Transmission Loss Pynioolut Miki Ryngki S1000487 Analysis of Physico-Chemical and Biological Parameters of Lapalang Spring and Wah Umkhrah in Shillong, Meghalaya M Pau Nun Lian S1000477 To Study the Point Sources of Water Pollution in the Upstream Portion of Wah Umkhrah V. Indrani Ray Jana S1000500 Assessment of Efficiency of Barriers based in Transmission Loss Alemisha Warjri S1000502 Study of LULC Changes in Shillong using Remote Sensing and G.I.S Raymond Wahlang S1000485 Assessment of Ambient air quality in Meghalaya with special reference to Shillong and Lad Rymbai Salgira M. Momin S1000499 Analysis of Physico-Chemical and Biological Parameters of Wah Dienglieng and Wah Umkhrah in Shillong, Meghalaya Ribanskhemlang L. Mawlong S1000494 To Study the Point Sources of Water Pollution in the Upstream Portion of Wah Umkhrah Verinia V. Thabah S1000493 Determination of Frequency, Density and Importance Value Index of Umshing, Mawkynroh and Sadew Homegardens in Shillong, Meghalaya Godwin Alister Thabah S1000492 Study of LULC Changes in Shillong using Remote Sensing and G.I.S Wanpynbiang Kshiar S1000491 Market Survey of Non-Timber Forest Products Pynshailang Syiemiong S1000488 Study of LULC Changes in Shillong using Remote Sensing and G.I.S Gregory Malngiang S1000484 Assessment of Efficiency of Barriers based in Transmission Loss Humbert Thongni S1000483 Assessment of Ambient air quality in Meghalaya with special reference
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to Shillong and Lad Rymbai Androni Brendan Kharlyngdoh S1000480 Determination of Frequency, Density and Importance Value Index of Umshing, Mawkynroh and Sadew Homegardens in Shillong, Meghalaya Lalventluanga S1000496 Assessment of Efficiency of Barriers based in Transmission Loss Binoy Kumar Sunar S0900219 Determination Similarity, dissimilarity and Diversity Index of two Homegardens in Shillong, Meghalaya Luckson P. Kamei S0900234 Determination Similarity, dissimilarity and Diversity Index of two Homegardens in Shillong, Meghalaya
2012-2013 Batch
Name University Roll No. Project Title Baremdor Syiemlieh S1000498 Ecotourism Potential of Jakrem Hot Spring in South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya P.C. Laldingliani S1100865 Water Harvesting in Mizoram with Special Emphasis on Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Practices in Lunglei District Kenilo Kessen S1000490 The Activities of the REDD+ Project in Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya Phrangkupar Langstieh S1000476 Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management with Special Reference to Jaiaw: Shyiap and Lumpyllon, Shillong Erzsebeth Ch. Momin S1100851 Assessment of Acid Mine Drainage in the coal stocking areas in Jaintia Hills Larihunsha M. Umlong S1100843 Assessment of Acid Mine Drainage in the coal stocking areas in Jaintia Hills Marvelene G. Rymmai S1100868 Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management with Special Reference to Jaiaw: Shyiap and Lumpyllon, Shillong Agatha C. Momin S1100863 Assessment of water quality of Umshyrpi river using Biomonitoring Daiarlin Kharsati S1100853 Comparative study of Vermicomposting and Bokashi Mary Lalthakimi S1100858 Comparative study of Vermicomposting and Bokashi Bestifully Syiemlieh S1100859 Assessment of water quality of Umshyrpi river using Biomonitoring Lapynneh Kharwanlang S1100842 Comparative study of Vermicomposting and Bokashi Macklyn Khaute S1100847 Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management with Special Reference to Jaiaw: Shyiap and Lumpyllon, Shillong Maienbok Syiemlieh S1000478 To study the point sources that affects the water quality of River Umkhrah, Shillong Auspicious Lyngdoh S1100848 Comparative study of Vermicomposting and Bokashi Knight Marbaniang S1100849 To study the point sources that affects the water quality of River Umkhrah, Shillong Mebaaibok L. Nonglait S1100862 Assessment of water quality of Umshyrpi river using Biomonitoring Raja Nongkhlaw S1100860 Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management with Special Reference to Jaiaw: Shyiap and Lumpyllon, Shillong Klewos Synshiang S1100856 Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management with Special Reference to Jaiaw: Shyiap and Lumpyllon, Shillong Wanshanboklang Wanniang S1100841 Assessment of water quality of Umshyrpi river using Biomonitoring Naphidapbiang Kharpran S1100861 To study the point sources that affects the water quality of River Umkhrah, Shillong Iaiphyrnai Konjir S1100854 To study the point sources that affects the water quality of River Umkhrah, Shillong
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Joseph Lalbiakngeta Khiangte S1100852 Comparative study of vermicomposting and Bokashi Vishesh Leon Diengdoh S1100845 Relation between traffic Noise Index and Vehicular density Yvan Aaron S.G Momin S1000497 Assessment of Acid Mine Drainage in the coal stocking areas in Jaintia Hills Jagame R. Marak S1100869 To study the point sources that affects the water quality of River Umkhrah, Shillong
2013-2014 Batch
Name University Roll No. Project Title Elvinocia Dohling S1100844 A study on the threats to Orchids in Meghalaya with special emphasis on the trade of wild Orchids Tiewdorshisha Wanniang S1100857 Assessment of Waste Water from Hotel Industry Reuben Murray S1100866 Assessment of Waste Water from Hotel Industry Appleson Dympep S1200893 Change detection analysis of Land Use Land cover in Jowai Daniel S Manih S1200894 Solid Waste Management in Marten Daiahunlang Lyngdoh S1200895 A Study on Prunus nepalensis (SER.) STEUD. ED.- An under utilized indigenous fruit of Meghalaya Stephanie Kharwan Nongrum S1200896 Change detection analysis of Land Use Land cover in Jowai Brightstar Bina S1200897 To analyze the impact of sand mining on the water quality of River Umiew at Smit Village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya Iadareen kharshiing S1200898 Assessment of Water Quality in Umiam Lake using Physico-Chemical Parameters Habamut nongpluh S1200900 Change detection analysis of Land Use Land cover in Jowai Banraplang Tongper S1200901 Assessment of Waste Water from Hotel Industry Wanbanri Doloi S1200905 Assessment of Soil Quality around Mawmluh Cherra Cement Ltd Meghalaya Sunny Bosco Shadap S1200906 Change detection analysis of Land Use Land cover in Jowai Wandashisha Laitflang S1200908 To enumerate the plant species of ethnobiological importance found in the paddy fields of Umshing located in Mawlai area Ibahunshisha Nongphud S1200909 Assessment of Water Quality in Umiam Lake using Physico-Chemical Parameters Thejavitso Chase S1200912 Change detection analysis of Land Use Land cover in Jowai Balajied Bor Roy Lyngdoh S1200914 Solid Waste Management in Marten Barsil Jyrwa S1200916 Assessment of Water Quality of River bodies surrounding the Mawmluh Cherra Cement Ltd Plant using Physico-Chemical Parameters Vivek Kumar S1200917 Household Solid Waste Management Survey Dayomika Rhoda Kharsyntiew S1200918 Assessment of Water Quality in Umiam Lake using Physico-Chemical Parameters
RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN WITH CPCB The students of Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College has collaborated with the scientists of the Central Pollution Control Board, Shillong Office on various projects on a number of occasions. Some of which include: 2011: Assessment of Efficiency of the Barriers based on the Transmission Loss 2012: Assessment of Water Quality of Umshyrpi River using Bio-monitoring Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management with special reference to Jaiaw: Shyiap and Lumpyllon, Shillong 2013: Assessment of Water Quality of Umiam Lake Assessment of Waste Water from commercial complexes with special reference to Hotel
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Yalana, Laitumkhrah, Shillong Assesment of Waste Management at Marten Landfill, Mawiong 2014: To study the Different methods of Composting Survey of Biomedical Waste Management
CONTRIBUTION TO EXTENSION, CO-CURRICULAR, MANAGEMENT etc. Dr. Jasmine T. Sawian Member of the School Board in Humanities and Environmental Sciences Member of Board of Studies in Environmental Sciences Member of Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS) in Environmental Science Member of Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS) in Environmental Studies Moderation Board Member for Environmental Science Central Examiner in Environmental Science for UG Exams Member of Central Instrumentation and Tissue Culture Centre, St. Edmund’s College Member of the Committee to work out the Under-Graduate Courses and the Calendar for the Under Graduate Programme Programme Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS), St. Edmund’s College Nodal Officer, Red Ribbon Club (RRC), St. Edmund’s College Vice-President, NOW Ecoclub Member of Finance Committee, St. Edmund’s College Model United Nations Club Member of Meghalaya College Teachers Association (MCTA) Member of Syngkhong Kyntiew Ri (SKR) Admission Committee of the Department of Environmental Science Library Committee of the Department of Environmental Science Equipment Committee of the Department of Environmental Science Expert Adviser in the Recruitment to the Post of Asst. Teacher (Environmental Education) in Tura Public School Subject Expert in the Recruitment to the Post of Teachers in Environmental Science in Sankar Dev College Higher Secondary Section Expert Adviser in the Recruitment to the Post of Asst. Teacher (Environmental Education) in Pine Mount School, Shillong Paper Setter for the UG examination in Environmental Science Paper Setter for the MPSC written examination for Environmental Science Judge for the Essay Competition on the occasion of the Observance of National Day for Disaster Reduction. Ms, Iasylloklang Rynjah Protection Officer, St. Edmund’s College President, NOW Ecoclub Member of Meghalaya College Teachers Association (MCTA) Member of Syngkhong Kyntiew Ri (SKR) Counselor, Youth Red Cross Co-ordinator, St. Edmund’s College Model United Nations Club Paper Setter for the MPSC written examination Invigilator for the Civil Service (P) Examination 2012 held on 20th may 2012 at St. Edmunds College, Shillong Mentored the EVS teachers of the Higher Secondary Section of the Institute as advised
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by the then principal Br. E.V Miranda Examiner of the UG NEHU Examinations Scrutinizer of the UG NEHU Examinations Member of Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS) in Environmental Science Admission Committee of the Department of Environmental Science Library Committee of the Department of Environmental Science
Ms. Larihun Jeengaph Secretary, NOW Ecoclub Member of Meghalaya College Teachers Association (MCTA) Member of Syngkhong Kyntiew Ri (SKR) Member of Cultural Committee, St. Edmund’s College Model United Nations Club Moderation Board Member for Environmental Science Member of the Literary Committee, St. Edmund’s College Member of the Organizing Committee for the Felicitation of the Achievers and Farewell Programme for the Third Year Students, 2013 Member of the Selection Committee for Girl’s players representing the College in the Inter-College Table Tennis Tournament conducted by the Sports Department, NEHU Invigilator for the Civil Service (P) Examination 2012 held on 20th may 2012 at St. Edmunds College, Shillong Examiners for UG Examination Central Evaluator of Answers scripts of 2013 UG Examinations Scrutinizer of answer scripts UG Examination
Ms. Michelle Khongwir Treasurer, NOW Ecoclub Member of Meghalaya College Teachers Association (MCTA) Member of Syngkhong Kyntiew Ri (SKR) Member of Finance Committee, St. Edmund’s College Model United Nations Club Admission Committee of the Department of Environmental Science Library Committee of the Department of Environmental Science
Mr. Damewanmi Suchiang Cultural Secretary, NOW Ecoclub Member of Meghalaya College Teachers Association (MCTA) Member of Syngkhong Kyntiew Ri (SKR) Members of Discipline Committee, St. Edmund’s College Member of Report Committee, St. Edmund’s College Model United Nations Club Member of the Organising Committee for the Felicitation and Farewell Function, 2013
Mr. Emidaoopaya Sumer Assistant Secretary, NOW Ecoclub Programme Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS), St. Edmund’s College Nodal Officer, Red Ribbon Club (RRC), St. Edmund’s College Member of Meghalaya College Teachers Association (MCTA)
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Member of Syngkhong Kyntiew Ri (SKR) Member of St. Edmund’s College Model United Nations Club (SECMUN)
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/TRAINING/INVITED LECTURES ATTENDED BY FACULTY Dr. Jasmine T. Sawian Training programme on Social Harmony and National Unity organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) Regional Centre, Guwahati in collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur on February 16-20, 2009. 6th Orientation Programme (IT) organized by the University Grants Commission Academic Staff College, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong on February 25 – March 25, 2010. Programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on June 26, 2010. Refresher Course in Environmental Science organized by the University Grants Commission Academic Staff College, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong on June 26 – July 16, 2010. Programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on June 26, 2010. Workshop on Bioinformatics – A Computational Approach to Biological Information organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on July 27-29, 2010. Workshop on Familiarization and Integration with the North East organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India on April 7-9, 2011. Lecture on Emerging trends in Food Biotechnology organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College on May 28, 2011. Workshop on Changing Paradigm in College Education – Problems and Challenges organized by the Meghalaya Economic Association in collaboration with IQAC, St. Edmund’s College on October 29, 2011. Workshop on Development of a Source Book on Indigenous methods of Conservation in North Eastern India organized by the North East Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Shillong on December 5-8, 2011. Programme on The Edmund Rice Capacity Building held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on February 10-11, 2012.
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Workshop on Development of a Source Book on Indigenous Practices of Conservation and Sustainability in N.E. region organized by the North East Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Shillong on December 5-6, 2012. National Seminar on Burning Environmental Issues: Risk to Biodiversity and Human Health, with special reference to North East India organized by Saint Mary’s College, Shillong on May 15-16, 2013. National Seminar on Inclusive Development – Bridging the Gap organized by Department of Social Work, St. Edmund’s College on June 7-8, 2013. International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. Awareness Programme organized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at St. Edmund’s College, St. Edmund’s College on October 31, 2013. One Day State Level Training of NSS/RRC Nodal Officers and Peer Educators organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society in collaboration with NSS (National Service Scheme) NEHU, Shillong on November 26, 2013. North East National Service Scheme Festival organized by the NSS Cell Meghalaya in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India from January 7-11, 2014. Resource person on environmental Issues in ‘Winter Hive NINOS’ organized by Grassroot Consulting Pvt Ltd. On Jan 4, 2014. National Conference on Biodiversity and Environment, NCBE-2014 organized by the United Board Heber Partnership for Environmental Action from February 10-12, 2014. Workshop on Biomedical Waste Management organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on March 6, 2014. Participated in The Shillong Water Conclave: Water Equity & Sustainability in the Context of North East India organized by the Government of Meghalaya, Meghalaya Water Resources Development Agency, Meghalaya Water Foundation, India Water Foundation, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) held at NEHU Convention Centre, Umshing on 22nd March, 2014. Workshop on Evolving strategies for Enhancing Conservation & Management of Private and Community Forests: Analysis of Policies & Programmes organized by the Regional Centre, National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board, NEHU, Shillong. State Level Training on Blood Donor Motivation and Recruitment organized by Meghalaya AIDS Control Society and Meghalaya State Blood Transfusion Council on May, 29, 2014.
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National Conference on Biodiversity: Challenges and Issues organized by the Albert Einstein Institute, Northeast Region held on June 5-6, 2014. Workshop on Capacity Building in Effective Management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in Biotechnology by Universities and Research Institutes in Meghalaya organized by St. Anthony’s College on September 22-23, 2014. Refresher Course in Disaster Management organized by Academic Staff College, North- Eastern Hill University, Shillong from September 25 to October 15, 1014. Seminar cum Workshop on Effective Project Proposals writing organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College on October 17, 2014. Workshop on Co-processing of Wastes in Cement, Thermal Power Plant and Iron & Steel Industries organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on October 31, 2014. Ms, Iasylloklang Rynjah Course on Eco-spirituality organized by St. Mary’s School, Mt. Abu from the February 21- 24, 2009. Workshop Innovative Methodologies in Teaching of Life Sciences Laboratory Courses held at Department of Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University on March 27, 2010. Programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on June 26, 2010. Teacher-in-charge of the All India National Environment Talent Search Examination (NETSE), 2010 at St. Edmund's College, Shillong. Workshop on Bioinformatics – A Computational Approach to Biological Information organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on July 27-29, 2010. Workshop on Development of a Source Book on Indigenous methods of Conservation in North Eastern India organized by the North East Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Shillong on December 5-8, 2011 76th Orientation Course, Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from January 31 to February 25, 2011. Lecture on Emerging trends in Food Biotechnology organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College on May 28, 2011. Programme on The Edmund Rice Capacity Building held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on February 10-11, 2012. Training for Youth Red Cross Counselors at the Bharat Scouts and Guides Office , Laban,
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Shillong on April 12-13, 2012 Seminar on Conservation of Biodiversity in North East India organized by North Eastern Service, All India Radio in collaboration with Meghalaya State Biodiversity Board on August 22,2012. Refresher Course, Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from March 4-28, 2013. Workshop on Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education organized by the Department of Anthropology, North-Eastern Hill University from June 11-15, 2013. International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. Attended a training Programme for Protection Officers organized by Christian Brothers, At St. Columba's School New Delhi on August , 2013. International Seminar on Cultural Heritage and Peace Education at Convention Centre, Shillong on November 27, 2013. Workshop on Biomedical Waste Management organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on March 6, 2014. Cleaning Drive around Police Bazaar on World Environment Day 5th June 2014 organized by the Meghalaya Eco-friendly Students Union. Teacher Assistant for Third year Students for a study tour to Jaintia Hills Mining Areas on 5th September 2014. Workshop on Co-processing of Wastes in Cement, Thermal Power Plant and Iron & Steel Industries organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on October 31, 2014. Ms. Larihun Jeengaph Workshop Innovative Methodologies in Teaching of Life Sciences Laboratory Courses held at Department of Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University on March 27, 2010. Workshop on Bioinformatics-A Computational Approach to Biological Information during July 27th to July 29th held at Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility. Programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on June 26, 2010. Lecture on Emerging trends in Food Biotechnology organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College on May 28, 2011. 76thOrientation Course, Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from January 31 to February 25, 2011
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Programme on The Edmund Rice Capacity Building held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on February 10-11, 2012. Talk on the Plastic Culture and its Effect (talk in khasi) at the AIR, Shillong on the 26th May 2012 Programme on Teachers for Social Justice organized by the Advocacy Cell of the Congregation of Christian Brothers India, held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on August 30, 2012. Workshop on Development of a Source Book on Indigenous Practices of Conservation and Sustainability in N.E. region organized by the North East Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Shillong on December 5-6, 2012. National Seminar on Burning Environmental Issues: Risk to Biodiversity and Human Health, with special reference to North East India organized by Saint Mary’s College, Shillong on May 15-16, 2013. One-day Orientation Workshop on National Green Tribunal on the Theme “Mining People and Environmental Laws” on June 12, 2013 organized by the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People. International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. Teacher Assistant for Third year Students for a study tour at Mawmluh-Cherra Cements Limited on 19th July 2013 Resource person on environmental Issues in ‘Winter Hive NINOS’ organized by Grassroot Consulting Pvt. Ltd. On Jan 4, 2014. Workshop on Biomedical Waste Management organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on March 6, 2014. National Conference on Biodiversity: Challenges and Issues organized by the Albert Einstein Institute, Northeast Region held on June 5-6, 2014. Judge for the Inter-Departmental Seminar on Biodiversity of North-East India organized by the Department of Botany, St. Edmund’s College, on 23rd August 2014. Seminar cum Workshop on Effective Project Proposals writing organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Edmund’s College on October 17, 2014. Ms. Michelle Khongwir Offered Voluntary Services in the All India, “National Environment Talent Search Examination” – NETSE – 2009 at St. Edmund’s College (for Class XI and Class XII). Workshop on “Innovative Methodologies in Teaching of Life Science Laboratory Courses” organized by the Department of Zoology, NEHU on the March 27, 2010.
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Programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on June 26, 2010. UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme at North Eastern Hill University from May 2-22, 2011. Workshop on Development of a Source Book on Indigenous Practices of Conservation and Sustainability in N.E. region organized by the North East Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Shillong on December 5-6, 2012. Programme on The Edmund Rice Capacity Building held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on February 10-11, 2012 International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. Workshop on Biomedical Waste Management organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on March 6, 2014. One day Conclave on the theme “ Constructivist based experiential learning and teacher education” organized by the College of Teacher Education (PGT), Shillong on May 30, 2014. Refresher Course in Disaster Management organized by Academic Staff College, North- Eastern Hill University, Shillong from September 25 to October 15, 1014. Workshop on Co-processing of Wastes in Cement, Thermal Power Plant and Iron & Steel Industries organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on October 31, 2014. Mr. Damewanmi Suchiang Resource Person during the Training Course on Fish Culture organized by the Office of the Superintendent of Fisheries, Jaintia Hills District, Jowai on August 20-29, 2009. Workshop on Anchoring Techniques for Television organized by U Peitngor Cable News on September 3-5, 2009. National Seminar on Innovative Resourcing: Empowering Rural Livelihood held at Synod College, Shillong on October 15-16, 2009. Seminar on Archery: An Indigenous Sport held at Sankardev College, Shillong on October 20, 2009. Programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on June 26, 2010.
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Resource Person during Training Course on Fish Culture organized by the Office of the Superintendent of Fisheries, Jaintia Hills District, Jowai on August 14-17, 2010. Seminar on Developing Intellectual Capital Skills for the Learning Economy held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on January 31-February 2, 2011. Training programme on Disaster Risk Management held at Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute, Shillong from February 8-10, 2011. Workshop on Familiarisation and Integretion with the North East organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India on April 7-9, 2011. Programme on the Capacity Building Training Programme on Youth Leadership and Personality Development held at Tezpur University, Assam organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Tamil Nadu from June 14-16, 2011. Programme on The Edmund Rice Capacity Building held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on February 10-11, 2012. Orientation Course organized by the Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from March 5-30, 2012. Delivered a talk on AIR, Shillong on the topic “Coal mining and its impact on the environment” on April 19, 2012. Delivered a talk on AIR, Shillong on the topic “Healthy environment healthy life” on June 1, 2012. Seminar “Conservation of Biodiversity in North-East India” organized by North Eastern Service, All India Radio, Shillong on August 22, 2012. Programme on Teachers for Social Justice organized by the Advocacy Cell of the Congregation of Christian Brothers India, held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on August 30, 2012. National Seminar on Burning Environmental Issues: Risk to Biodiversity and Human Health, with special reference to North East India organized by Saint Mary’s College, Shillong on May 15-16, 2013. Delivered a talk on the occasion of World Environment Day at GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute, Shillong on June 5, 2013. International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. One Day State Level Training of NSS/RRC Nodal Officers and Peer Educators organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society in collaboration with NSS (National Service Scheme) NEHU, Shillong on November 26, 2013.
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North East National Service Scheme Festival held in Shillong organized by the NSS Cell Meghalaya in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India from January 7-11, 2014, Workshop on Bio Medical Waste Management organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on March 6, 2014. One of the Judges for the District Level Science Exhibition 2014, on the theme, “Scientific and Mathematical Innovations” organized by the Office of the Director of School Education & Literacy Meghalaya, Shillong held on May 28 -29, 2014. Delivered a talk in Jaintia on AIR, Shillong on the topic “Environment Health and quality of life on occasion of World Environment Day” on June 5, 2014. One of the Judges for the District Level Science Seminar – 2014 organized by the Office of the Director of School Education & Literacy Meghalaya, Shillong held on June 26, 2014. One of the Judges for the State Level Science Exhibition 2014, on the theme, “Scientific and Mathematical Innovations” organized by the Office of the Director of School Education & Literacy Meghalaya, Shillong held on July24, 2014. One of the Judges for the State Level Science Seminar – 2014 organized by the Office of the Director of School Education & Literacy Meghalaya, Shillong held on July 31, 2014. Mr. Emidaoopaya Sumer Programme on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by Meghalaya Aids Control Society (MACS) at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on June 26, 2010. Programme on The Edmund Rice Capacity Building held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on February 10-11, 2012. Programme on Teachers for Social Justice organized by the Advocacy Cell of the Congregation of Christian Brothers India, held at St. Edmund’s College, Shillong on August 30, 2012. Orientation Course organized by the Academic Staff College, JNU, New Delhi from January 7 to February 1, 2013. National Seminar on Burning Environmental Issues: Risk to Biodiversity and Human Health, with special reference to North East India organized by Saint Mary’s College, Shillong on May 15-16, 2013. International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. Study Tour I/C to Mawmluh Cherra Cements Limited from the Department of Environmental Science on 19.7.2013.
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Awareness Programme organized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at St. Edmund’s College, St. Edmund’s College on October 31, 2013. Workshop on Biomedical Waste Management organized by the Central Pollution Control Board, North Eastern Zonal Office, Shillong on March 6, 2014. Resource person on environmental Issues in ‘Winter Hive NINOS’ organized by Grassroot Consulting Pvt Ltd. On Jan 4, 2014. Participated in The Shillong Water Conclave: Water Equity & Sustainability in the Context of North East India organised by the Government of Meghalaya, Meghalaya Water Resources Development Agency, Meghalaya Water Foundation, India Water Foundation, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) held at NEHU Convention Centre, Umshing on 22nd March, 2014. National Conference on Biodiversity: Challenges and Issues held on June 5-6, 2014. National Conference on Biodiversity and Environment, NCBE-2014 organised by the United Board Heber Partnership for Environmental Action from February 10-12, 2014. RESEARCH PAPERS DELIVERED BY FACULTY Dr. Jasmine T. Sawian “Effect of coal stock drainage on the soil fertility and plant productivity (paddy) in Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya” in National Seminar on Burning Environmental Issues: Risk to Biodiversity and Human Health, with special reference to North East Indiaorganised by Saint Mary’s College, Shillong on 15th and 16th May, 2013. “Impact of domestic discharge on the water quality of River Umkhrah in Shillong, Meghalaya”in National Seminar on Burning Environmental Issues: Risk to Biodiversity and Human Health, with special reference to North East India organised by Saint Mary’s College, Shillong on 15th and 16th May, 2013. “Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System: Its Applications”in International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. “Impact of Tributary Discharge on the water quality of River Umkhrah in Shillong, Meghalaya” inNational Conference on Biodiversity and Environment NCBE – 2014 organised by the United Board Heber Partnership for Environmental Action in Shillong Science Centre, NEHU on 10th to 12th February, 2014. “Anthropogenic threats to Orchids in Meghalaya” in National Conferenceon Biodiversity: Challenges and Issues organized by the Albert Einstein Science Institute, Northeast Region, Shillong on 5th and 6th June, 2014.
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“Diversity of plants in the home-gardens of Shillong, Meghalaya” ” in National Conference on Biodiversity: Challenges and Issues organized by the Albert Einstein Science Institute, Northeast Region, Shillong on 5th and 6th June, 2014. “Prunus nepalensis L. – a lesser known indigenous fruit of Meghalaya” ” in National Conference on Biodiversity: Challenges and Issues organized by the Albert Einstein Science Institute, Northeast Region, Shillong on 5th and 6th June, 2014. Ms. Larihun Jeengaph “Impact of domestic discharge on the water quality of River Umkhrah in Shillong, Meghalaya”in National Seminar on Burning Environmental Issues: Risk to Biodiversity and Human Health, with special reference to North East India organised by Saint Mary’s College, Shillong on 15th and 16th May, 2013. “Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System: Its Applications”in International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. “Diversity of plants in the Homegardens of Umshing, Mawkynroh and Sadew in Shillong, Meghalaya” in National Conference on Biodiversity: Challenges and Issues organized by the Albert Einstein Institute, Northeast Region held on June 5-6, 2014. Mr. Emidaoopaya Sumer “Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System: Its Applications” in International Seminar on Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences organized by Shillong College in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College on July 24-25, 2013. ‘Eco tourism: its potential and prospects in Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya’ in the National Conference on Biodiversity and Environment, NCBE-2014 held on Feb 10-12, 2014.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS BY FACULTY Dr. Jasmine T. Sawian Myrica esculenta Buch. – Ham. Ex D. Don. – a potential ethnomedicinal species in a subtropical forest on Meghalaya, northeast India. 2011. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (pp: S174-S177). Medicinal Plants in the Sacred Forests of Southern Western Ghats. 2011. Experimental Phytochemical Techniques, Editor - N. Raaman, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi. Ka Sngi Pynneh ia ka Mariang Shityllup ka Pyrthei (World Environment Day). 2009. Ka Iing Kristan 96(6): 26-28.
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The magazine of the Department of Environmental Science is aptly called “N.O.W – Nuturing our World”, and is named after its Eco-club.
CERTIFICATE COURSE ON VERMICOMPOSTING The Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, have recently introduced a three months Short-term Course on Vermicomposting as an additional educational tool for the Under Graduate Students of the college. Co-ordinator - Miss L. Jeengaph Asst. Co-ordinator - Dr J. T. Sawian Syllabus Theory Organic Farming Vermiculture Vermitechnology Objectives of Farming Application of Vermiculture Role of Earthworm Effect of Landuse practices on Earthworm Vermicomposting techniques Practicals Demonstration Hands on Preparation
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AWARDS Each year, two awards are given to the students of the Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong, instituted in the memory of Late Mr. Valentine Richard Miranda. The first is an award, which is given to the topper in Environmental Science from the college in the Degree (Honours) University Examination. The second award is given to a final year student of the college who has been most environmentally friendly. The “(L) Valentine Richard Miranda Award” for the topper (over 60 %) in Environmental Science
Year Recipient Percentage 2010 Chingiasiam 73.88 2011 Lydia Charrisa Lapang 75.00 2012 Reuben M. Shabong 75.63 2013 Phrangkupar Langstieh 76.38 2014 Ibahunshisha Nongphud 74.88
The “Most Environmentally Friendly” Award exhibiting care and concern to the environment around Year Recipient 2010 Damutskhem Nongkynrih 2011 AlbinusLamo 2012 Auspicious Lyngdoh Knight Marbaniang 2013 Wanbanri Dolloi
N.O.W Eco-Club Launch of N.O.W Ecoclub: the Department of Environmental Science launched “N.O.W Eco- Club” on the 5th of June 2012, with the following motto, aims and objectives. N.O.W (Nurturing Our World) came about with the need to provide a platform to all nature lovers of the campus to come together and work for the betterment of the environment. Motto: Listening to your “ECO”. Aims and objectives:
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1. To sensitize and create awareness about the total environment and its allied problems 2. To attain knowledge about various environmental issues and their management 3. To acquire skills for identifying the symptoms, causes, remedial measures of environmental problems and environmental degradation 4. To foster attitudes towards environmental protection and conservation 5. To promote cooperation and participation in solving environmental problems 6. To organise awareness programmes and campaigns through various activities such as quiz, debate, extempore, workshop, seminars etc 7. To provide hands on training to the students and the society at large in various environmental issues
Activities conducted by N.O.W. Ecoclub, Dept. of Environmental Science
World Environment Day 2012 Memorial Lecture in Memory of (L) Valentine Richard Miranda and Marjorie Miranda on 31st July 2012. Technology Awareness Camp in collaboration with SCSTE
LIST OF JOURNALS/ MAGAZINES/ CDs Journals Journal of Education for Sustainable Development Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Indian Journal of Environmental Pollution, Control and Management Indian Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Management Ecology, Environment and Conservation Magazines Down to Earth Geography for You CDs on Environmental Themes Our Beautiful Planet
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Keeping the Promise: The GEF in Action Emission Impossible Change in the Air What is GreenHouse Effect? Women in Paradise Europe in Air Cold Heart of the Ocean Changing Climates: The Impact Changing Climates: The Science Changing Climates: The Future The Greenhouse Effect After Kyoto AD 2048: The Greenhouse Effect AD 2048: The Ozone Alarm Race to Save the Sky Can Polar Bear Tread Water No Doubt at All Save the Ozone Layer: Every Action Counts Ocean and Climate Change Changing Climates: The Politics FUTURE PLANS First and foremost, the department in its plan to make the college campus an environment friendly one is also considering campaigning the use of eco-friendly bags. The department will ensure that all the staff (teaching and non-teaching) and the students will be encouraged to replace plastic bags with cloth bags, jute bags or other substitute. This initiative will reduce the menace of plastic bags and in this event the college campus will be made a “plastic-free zone”. Another task that the department aspires to accomplish within the next five years is to evaluate and provide remedial measures to the various environmental issues with which our state Meghalaya is confronted with. The most challenging task for the department is to evaluate and provide remedial measures to some of the major environmental issues that have already been identified such as Water pollution, deforestation, environmental degradation due to mining activities, disposal of solid waste etc. The department aims to come up with remedial measures which are feasible/viable, technologically sound, and cost-effective and at the same time acceptable by all stakeholders. The department also intends to focus on research activities on topics like afforestation, eco-tourism, waste utilization and eco-development. Such research activities can be carried out in collaboration with the State Pollution Control Boards or with the university. In order to achieve all the above stated aims the department needs to enrich its departmental library in the near future. This will include adding more books, subscribe journals, and purchase audio-visual aids such as documentaries. The department also plans to arrange guest lectures from prominent environmentalists; organize seminars and workshops on contemporary environmental issues such as biodiversity,
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Department of Environmental Science, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong 793003 global warming, climate change etc. This will provide an in depth information on the above issues, to all the participants.
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