‘SCIPLORE’- a Annual Science Exhibit held at St Joseph’s School CBSE
Bengaluru : St Joseph’s School CBSE, Bengaluru held SCIPLORE – Annual Science Exhibition on November 11, 2019 to encourage the students to develop a scientific fervour and an attitude of research mindedness to enhance their analytical and critical thinking.
The chief guest Dr. Sandra Misquith, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, St. Josephs’s College (Autonomous), Bengaluru and the guest of honour Fr. Dr. Melwin D’Cunha SJ, Department of Botany, St. Josephs’s College (Autonomous), Bengaluru in the presence of the dignitaries such as the Rector of St Joseph’s Indian Institutions, Rev. Fr Leo Pereira SJ, the Principal, Rev. Fr Rohan D’Almeida SJ, the Vice Principal, Rev. Fr Balaraju SJ and Academic Advisor, Ms Sherly Wilfred inaugurated the exhibition.
The chief guest shared valuable insights on the importance of fostering an interest towards Science & Technology. The Rector and the Principal addressed the gathering and encouraged the students to be more creative & innovative so that they are well equipped to come up with thoughtful scientific solutions to the damage caused to our environment.
The dignitaries, the parents and students from other institutions witnessed pictures of the Jesuit priests which were displayed in the corridors which had information about their significant contribution to the field of science and technology.
The young budding scientists from Class 1 to 10 displayed fantastic models / projects, experiments on myriad topics related to Chandrayaan, Smart City, Desert habitat, Generation of electricity through speed breakers, Biogas, Protein drug target, Rain water harvesting, etc. the experiments which caught the attention of the visitors were Organic farmic, Bio-diesel, organic pesticides, Li-Fi (light fidelity), irrigation using sensors to conserve water, etc.
The vibrant SCIPLORE concluded with the best models being adjudged as the prize winning models.
