Wall Magazine Competition

Report

Title of Event: Wall Magazine Competition
Type of Event: Competition
Date: 31 Oct to 10 Dec 2022
Time: 9.30 am
Venue: C-405
Target Group: PG Students
No. of participants: 21
Activity Coordinators: Dr. Lav Varma, Dr. Ruchi Singh, Dr. Deepak S. Rajawat

Objective: The objective of the Wall Magazine Competition was to motivate PG students to actively participate in knowledge sharing, cultivate the habit of reading scientific content in a scholarly manner, and innovatively showcase their knowledge.

Summary/Description: The IISU Chemical Association in the Department of Chemistry organized a wall magazine competition titled "Travel with Science" for M.Sc. (Chemistry) students from 31 October to 10 December 2022. The competition was held under the theme of "Latest News in Chemistry." The participating students were divided into six groups named Argon, Xenon, Krypton, Helium, Neon, and Radon. The students were required to create and display wall magazines highlighting various aspects of the latest news in chemistry, such as Noble Laureates in Chemistry, toxicity, chemical treatments of wastes, Indian chemistry scientists, and more.

The participants exhibited tremendous enthusiasm and demonstrated their creativity in justifying the event's theme. A total of seven wall magazines were created and showcased by the participants. The wall magazines served as an effective medium for sharing knowledge and innovatively engaging with the subject matter.

The panel of judges viz. Dr. Raakhi Gupta, Dr. Manisha Patni, Dr. Deepak S. Rajawat and Dr. Lav Varma, evaluated the wall magazines based on creativity and justification of the chosen topic. After careful deliberation, the winners were selected. The first position was secured by the group Krypton, while the second position was awarded to the group Argon. The winners' exceptional efforts and innovative approach to the competition were acknowledged and appreciated.

Outcome: The Wall Magazine Competition achieved its objectives of motivating M.Sc. students to actively participate in knowledge sharing and fostering the habit of reading scientific content in a scholarly manner. The event provided a platform for students to showcase their creativity and express their understanding of the latest developments in the field of chemistry. The efforts put in by the participants were commendable. The event served as a testament to the passion and talent of the M.Sc. students in the Department of Chemistry. The activity was enjoyed by all.  Undoubtedly, the wall magazine was informative and helpful for the students as well as for the teachers.