Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The Science Club of University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Nature and Wildlife Club celebrates National Science Day and Rare Disease Day on 28^th February, 2023

The Science Club of University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Nature and Wildlife Club celebrates National Science Day and Rare Disease Day on 28^th February, 2023 at Amphitheater. During the event an inspiring story about Sir C.V. Raman who is the first Asian scientist to win Nobel Prize, was delivered by the esteemed physicist, Dr Sandeep Arya, Department of Physics, UoJ who inspired and interacted with students. He shared about the ground breaking discovery of Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman for which he won Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

On this occasion students got chance to learn about rare diseases from esteemed geneticist, Dr Rakesh K. Panjaliya, Department of Zoology, UoJ. He explained the students in a very lucid manner with examples of rare diseases commonly found in the population. Dr Panjaliya stressed upon various cancers which are many a times rare diseases and specifically brought awareness about breast cancer and its preventive measures.

Renowned Birder and Head of Statistics, Prof. Parmil Kumar, Coordinator Nature and Wildlife Club, enlightened the students about the eminent Geologists, Dr D. N. Wadia, and Wadia Museum of Natural History, UoJ. Dr Wadia is one of the most significant geologists of early 20^th century and known as Father of Indian Geology.

Among distinguished guests Chairman, Jammu University Club Cluster, Prof. Satnam Kour Raina, Department of English, Dr Sadaf Shah, Coordinator Literary Club and Associate Professor, Department of English was present. The Event was organized and coordinated by Dr Chinmoyee Maharana, Coordinator Science Club, and Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology Department. The students from various clubs and had a very informative session in the lap of nature.