"Chemistry-Our Life Our Future"

A one day State Level Seminar on the theme “Chemistry- Our Life Our Future” was organized by Carmel College for Women on November 30, 2011 in collaboration with the Department of Science Technology & Environment, Govt. of Goa to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry (IYC-2011)

The Seminar was inaugurated by Prof V. P. Kamat, Registrar, Goa University by lighting the Lamp. In his inaugural speech Dr Kamat lamented that our current teaching methodology is exam oriented and needs to be changed.  He proposed two different modes of teaching 1) Problem based learning and 2) Context mapping

The key-note address given by Prof S. P. Kamat, Goa University highlighted the need for awareness amongst all of us regarding use of alternative and eco-friendly fuels to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases leading to pollution, global warming and ever increasing petrol prices.

After the keynote address we had 3 technical sessions conducted by 2 eminent personalities

      1. Prof. Syed Akheel Ahmed, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Mysore, Karnataka

      2. Prof. Vijay Khanna, Head, Organic and Drug chemistry, Ahmednagar College, Maharashtra

In the first session Prof. Syed Akeel Ahmed urged the students to be independent and confident thinkers so as to build an empire of knowledge. He explained in a chronological and systematic way “what is science” and how science should be learnt with understanding of basic concepts. He also explained in a very simplified way some important concepts in science like pH , acids, bases, mole, molarity, normality, Ohm’s law.