LET’S GET SMALL – A GLIMPSE AT NANOTECHNOLOGY

For all those of you who have been occupied all through this week … and didn’t have the time to check out the science notice board … here’s a glimpse into the world of nanotechnology exclusively brought to you by 2B …

Let’s get small!

Rapid advances in the exciting field of nanotechnology are allowing us to shrink everyday objects to previously-unimaginably small dimensions. When objects and distances fall in the range of 1 to 100 nanometers (a nanometer is a billionth of a meter), Newtonian Physics gives way to Quantum Physics – with real-life applications in fields as diverse as medicine, robotics, and even artificial intelligence.

Nanotechnology makes use of minuscule objects – whose width can be 10,000 times narrower than a human hair – known as nanoparticles. Upwards of 600 products on store shelves today contain them, including transparent sunscreen, lipsticks, anti-aging creams and even food products.

What makes nanoparticles so useful is their tiny size, which allows for manipulation of color, solubility, strength, magnetic behavior and electrical conductivity. Nanoparticles do exist in nature, and they’re also created inadvertently through some industrial processes. What’s new – and potentially hazardous – is the widespread engineering of these particles for commercial purposes.

While there is no conclusive evidence that nanomaterials are either unsafe or not, health advocates worry that we’re already putting them on our bodies and ingesting them as if they’d been thoroughly tested and proven safe. Animal studies, including one with rats at the University of Rochester, have shown that some nanoparticles can cross the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain from toxins in the bloodstream. And inhaled nanoparticles have also harmed the lungs of animal test subjects.

While the benefits of nanotechnology are widely publicized, the discussion of the potential effects of their widespread use in consumer and industrial products is just beginning to emerge,” reports the Journal of Nanobiotechnology. “Both pioneers of nanotechnology and its opponents are finding it extremely hard to argue their case as there is limited information available to support one side or the other.”

Give it a thought … Nanotechnology : A boon or a bane for the future generation. Your views on the same would be appreciated !

Sneha A Motwani, Student Representative, Science Forum

World Environment Day – June 05

World Environment Day (WED) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. WED is hosted every year by a different city and commemorated with an international exposition through the week of June 5. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), also created in 1972, uses WED to stimulate awareness of the environment and enhance political attention and public action.

Prakruthi, The Eco club of Christ Junior College is all set to observe World Environment Day on June 05. On this occasion, a theatre presentation will be held in the quandrangle at 12:00 pm by a group of students to spread awareness about environment. Join this proactive organization in spreading the message.

Ecoclub Member

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Childhood in Literature

Pierian Spring visits its childhood. Why not have a glimpse at your own childhood this Friday and Saturday? Drop by and relive those carefree, funfilled moments from the years gone by. Who knows, this may just be what you were looking for before the academic year starts in earnest.

The Workshop and Reading Session on the Concept of Childhood in Literature will  analyze select texts of Walt Whitman on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 3:00 pm and on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 12:00 pm. Both the sessions will be held in Room No. 117.

Pierian Spring Member

COLOSSAL FUN !

College can get very predictable and mind-numbing at times but we’ve got just the thing to pump you up and get that adrenaline going.

We at the commerce association, exuberant as we are, know how to keep them light bulbs flashing, set those IQ’s soaring and get those brains racking, with a plethora of activities that explore every iota of skill and gut you possess .

We are a blast of inspiration and opportunity combined with a refreshing amount of innovation and a modest degree of originality.

We are COLOSSUS!!!!!!! –for Christ PU college’s aspiring commerce enthusiasts.

Those of you who are uninitiated in the world of colossus

Here’s a little sneak peek into what we have in store for you.

Product launch-if marketing is your cuppa tea, then look no further.

Event manager- like to have things your way??

Crisis management- for those who always manage to squeeze their way out of sticky situations

Business quiz- to help enlighten you about the world of business and it’s most significant comings and goings.

Business launch –if you happen to have entrepreneurial skills and a way with innovative ideas then, business launch is precisely what you are looking for.

Service launch- can you resist a challenge????? If no, then service launch should hold your utmost attention, with challenges that quite simply live up to their meanings.

And countless other explosive activities bound to keep your days brimming with expectancy and excitement.

Snazzing it up!!!

Noorie Fathima, Student representative, Colossus

2009 – AN EVENTFUL YEAR !!!

2009 is an eventful year in the history of science. It marks :

1) International  Year  Of Astronomy :

The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery. The vision of IYA-09 is to ensure that everyone realise the impact of astronomy and other fundamental sciences on our daily lives, and understand how scientific knowledge can contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society. IYA2009 activities are taking place locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. National Nodes in each country are running activities throughout 2009 which will establish collaborations between professional and amateur astronomers, science centres and science communicators. 137 countries are already involved and over 140 are expected to participate eventually.

2)400th  anniversary of Galileo’s heliocentric theory :

It is 400 long years since the Italian scientist Galileo had propounded the heliocentric theory as per which the Sun and not the Earth is the center of our solar system !

Galileo Galilei (15 February 1564 – 8 January 1642) was a Tuscan physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. His achievements include improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations, and support for Copernicanism. Galileo has been called the “father of modern observational astronomy”, the “father of modern physics”, the “father of science”, and “the Father of Modern Science.”

3) 200th birth anniversary of Darwin :

Evolution, one of the most powerful ideas in science, was originated by Charles Darwin who was born in Shrewsbury, England, on February 12, 1809. 2009 is celebrated as the 200^th birth year of this great legend and the 150^th year since the completion of his book Origin of  Species.

He examined human evolution and sexual selection in The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex, followed by The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. His research on plants was published in a series of books, and in his final book, he examined earthworms and their effect on soil.

In recognition of Darwin’s pre-eminence, he was one of only five 19th-century UK non-royal personages to be honoured by a state funeral, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, close to John Herschel and Isaac Newton.

Sneha Motwani, Student Representative, Science Forum

THE SCIENCE FORUM

Hi Christites !!!

Get ready for some FUN WITH SCIENCE … !!!

Just two weeks up since college started and the campus is buzzing with enthusiasm and energy. The Science Forum is provding a unique platform to each of the science classes to intensify your science mania. Watch out for the science notice board since every week a class will display information on some enthralling topics. Also … these classes will conduct competitions at the end of the week ,winning which you could earn points for your class !!! Come, participate and awaken your scientific spirit !!!

Remember to keep hooked on to this blog … as we will keep you updated on the SCIENCE FORUM as well as  the WORLD OF SCIENCE !!!

Sneha A Motwani, Student Representative, Science Forum

FUTURE STORY 2020

Wait! Don’t run away! It’s not as bad as it sounds.

Colossus is kick starting it’s events with business launch this week so the atmosphere is pretty charged ,since the students have no experience in this particular event due to its non inclusion the last year, nevertheless, everyone’s busy gearing up for the event with groups to be formed, brains to be put to work, synopses to be prepared and fun to be had.

Getting to the gory details…

Business launch is where you are, in truth,  starting something of your own, it not only deals with innovation meeting thinking but it is innovation -meets thinking –meets- execution .Phew!

Speaking of execution the participants have to start from scratch which involves the preparation of memorandums, articles of association, company history and  ascertainment of market value with details regarding;

• balance sheets
• marketing strategies
• brand imaging
• And infinite other imperative details.

But what sets this apart from the customary, is the fact that you’re launching your own business in 2020 which means twice the thinking & twice the challenge, this twist was brought about in order to push the students to the next level in terms of creativity, beliefs and professionalism.

So what are you waiting for?? Get to your event manager and sign up!!

P.S:-  Registrations are open, so you better hurry !!!! I’m telling you like it is,  you don’t want to miss this  one ! 

Noorie Fathima, Student Representative, Colossus

To Understand a Child Reader!

The month of May marks the begining of the academic year for the students. And it is also the beginning of yet another fruitful year, to look forward to for Pierian Spring members. These young minds will explore the relationship of children with their text. So, do join the bandwagon as Pierian Spring celebrates ‘Children’s Literature Month’ this month.

Ritvik Pai, Student Representative, Pierian Spring

A Must Watch!!!

Amoghavarsha, Student Representative, Prakurthi, The Ecoclub

PLASTIC PLASTIC PLASTIC!!Is there any end for it?

Amoghavarsha, Student Representative, Prakruthi, The Ecoclub