STUDENT PROJECTS 2022

Students of Chemistry Department prepared varieties of soaps, organic cloth dyes, organic manure, organic fertilizer and pesticide and recycled used papers into notebooks.

SRILANKANS FLEE TO INDIA TO ESCAPE COUNTRY'S WORST ECONOMIC MELTDOWN

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/sri-lankans-flee-to-india-to-escape-countrys-worst-economic-meltdown/articleshow/90395721.cms

Courtesy: The Economic Times

INDUSTRIAL VISIT AND FIELD TRIP - 26/03/2022

Students of Chemistry Department visited Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. located at Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai on March 26, 2022. The main objective behind the visit was to give students an exposure to better industrial and business practices in progressive economics. Students also visited the cultural heritage site 'Mahabalipuram' and witnessed the vibrant art and architecture.

ONE DAY TRIP - 09/03/2022

Final year students of Chemistry Department went on a one day trip to MGM Dizzee World on March 09, 2022. The fun and adventurous trip enlivened students by helping them come out of their confines and served as a stress buster. Students were taught the water management practices followed in the Theme Park.

45th CHENNAI BOOK FAIR VISIT - 03/03/2022

 

'Today a reader, tomorrow a leader'

Final year students of Chemistry Department visited 45th Chennai Book Fair organized by BAPASI on March 03, 2022 at YMCA, Nandanam. Students eagerly visited various book stalls and purchased books of their interests.

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2022

   

To commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian Physicist Sir. C. V. Raman, National Science Day is observed every year on the 28th of February. On this occasion, the Departments of Basic Science (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry) in association with the Centre for Student Development – Institution’s Innovation Council of our College organised activities in the schools in and around Chennai from February 25, 2022, to March 2, 2022. Demonstration of the concepts of Basic Science provided the school students with opportunities to develop and practice different skills and attributes. The college students demonstrated the process of scientific investigation which helped the school students to develop a broad understanding of concepts in Basic Sciences. A total of 900 students from fifteen schools in and around Chennai benefited from this activity.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

We are proud to announce that 

Ms. R. Vedavalli of B.Sc Chemistry 

2018-2021 batch has secured 

University First Rank with 95.91%

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NEXT COVID VARIANT WILL BE MORE CONTAGIOUS THAN OMICRON 'WHO' WARNS

https://www.livemint.com/science/health/next-covid-variant-will-be-more-contagious-than-omicron-who-warns-11643213710442.html

Courtesy: Livemint

REPUBLIC DAY SPECIAL - INDIA@75

On India's 73rd Republic Day, Rithika of I B.Sc. Chemistry has created a wonderful poster depicting 'Heros of India'

CHEMFEST - FEBRUARY 2022

     Aurum Club of Chemistry Department organized 'CHEMFEST' which focuses on giving exposure to students on real life examples related to chemistry. The events in Chemfest encourages students to go above and beyond their textual knowledge with extensive research. The events were open to all college students.

Registration link
https://forms.gle/b6j4XGN9LZGMvQgo8

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUSMdpv-Nx/?utm_medium=share_sheet

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LECTURE ON 'SPECTROSCOPY - AN OVERVIEW' - 28/01/2022

The Aurum Club organized an In-House Lecture on 'Spectroscopy - An Overview' via Google Meet on January 28, 2022 at 4.00 pm. As spectroscopy plays a major role in scientific research, the fundamental concepts of Spectroscopy were introduced to the I, II and III year students of the Chemistry Department.

PONGAL FOLK SONG

Click on the link below to hear a Folk song written and sung by Yuvasree R, a III year student of Chemistry Department on the occasion of Pongal.

https://bit.ly/3fpHZZh

MANKIND PHARMA SET TO ROLL OUT CHEAPEST CORONAVIRUS DRUG

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/mankind-pharma-to-roll-out-cheapest-coronavirus-drug/amp_articleshow/88677670.cms

Courtesy: The Economic Times

2021's BIGGEST CHEMISTRY STORIES

https://bit.ly/TYIC2021
Courtesy: Compound Interest

THE WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL SPACE TELESCOPE LAUNCHED SUCCESSFULLY

 James Webb Space Telescope Launched Successfully. This launch has now opened a new era in astronomy.

https://youtu.be/Lw6W-3PNQHQ

Courtesy: WION

WEBINAR ON 'NMR SPECTROSCOPY' - 30/12/2021

The Aurum Club of Chemistry Department organized a webinar on 'NMR Spectroscopy' on December 30, 2021 at 10.00 am via Google Meet. The main objective of the webinar was to educate the students on the fundamentals of NMR Spectroscopy.

Click on the link below to watch the webinar

https://bit.ly/3zez6KU

SILVER NANO PARTICLES PRODUCED WITH SNAIL MUCUS CAN HEAL FUNGAL INFECTION

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/silver-nanoparticles-produced-with-snail-mucus-can-heal-fungal-infection/articleshow/87119500.cms

Courtesy: Times of India

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - 14/12/2021

The festival of joy, Christmas, was celebrated in the college campus by students of chemistry department on December 14, 2021. The campus atmosphere was filled with immense joy with the entry of Santa Claus and fusion dance performance.

NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY CELEBRATION - 14/12/2021

     On account of National Energy Conservation Day, Department of Chemistry conducted an Open Quiz on 'Energy Conservation' to the students of chemistry department.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-general-bipin-rawat/article37896282.ece

Courtesy: Business Line

COVID-19 THIRD WAVE LIKELY TO HIT INDIA BY FEBRUARY

https://zeenews.india.com/india/covid-19-third-wave-likely-to-hit-india-by-february-iit-scientist-warns-amid-omicron-fears-2416780.html

Courtesy: Zee News

FUTURE PANDEMICS MAY BE MORE LETHAL

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/future-pandemics-may-be-more-lethal-oxford-az-vax-scientist/articleshow/88133095.cms

Courtesy: The Times of India

CARCINOGENS FOUND IN BISCUITS

https://amp.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3152772/hong-kong-consumer-council-finds-cancer-causing

Courtesy: Sun News, South China Morning Post

MAHEELA SHANIVAAR

     Centre For Student Development (IIC & EDC) organized a Saturday Bazaar in the college campus on December 04, 2021. In the Bazaar, Food and Mehendi stalls were set up by the students of Chemistry Department. Covid norms were strictly followed by the students. All food items in the Foodies' Stall were sold out. Affordable price and quality of food was ensured.  Students of CTTE enjoyed tasting delicious food items and had fun with Mehendi in their hands.

INVESTORS TREAD WITH CAUTION

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/markets/stocks/news/indices-crash-after-omicron-enters-india/amp_articleshow/88083829.cms

Courtesy: The Economic Times

HEALTH MINISTRY WARNS OF COVID-19 CLUSTERS

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/health-ministry-warns-of-covid-19-clusters-in-india/article37820182.ece

Courtesy: The Hindu

OMICRON-SPECIFIC BOOSTER SHOT AVAILABLE

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/covishield-vs-omicron-what-to-expect-according-to-adar-poonawalla-2630696

Courtesy: NDTV

OMICRON POSES "VERY HIGH" GLOBAL RISK

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/omicron-poses-very-high-risk-who-urges-countries-to-prep-10-points-2629169

Courtesy: NDTV

TURNING METHANE TO CARBON DIOXIDE COULD HELP US FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

https://theconversation.com/turning-methane-into-carbon-dioxide-could-help-us-fight-climate-change-117317

Courtesy: The Conversation

NEW COVID VARIANT IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH HIGHEST MUTATIONS

https://www.india.com/news/world/new-covid-variant-in-south-africa-with-highest-mutations-so-far-a-serious-concern-who-5110934/

Courtesy: india.com

FIRST TEST MISSION TO DEFEND PLANET EARTH

https://www.google.com/amp/s/scitechdaily.com/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-launches-nasas-dart-first-test-mission-to-defend-planet-earth/amp/

Courtesy: SciTechDaily

FIRST BLUE PIGMENT IN 200 YEARS

https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-culture/this-madras-born-chemist-invented-the-first-blue-pigment-in-200-years-101636731596918.html

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

INUNDATED CHENNAI

Courtesy: NDTV

WORLD'S FIRST PATIENT DIAGNOSED WITH 'CLIMATE CHANGE'

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/climate-change/climate-change-patient-canada-british-columbia-7614348/

Courtesy: The Indian Express

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FOREST

     The Barefoot Environmentalist, Tulsi Gowda is a Halakki Tribal Woman from Karnataka known for possessing endless knowledge of plants and herbs. She has planted more than 30,000 saplings and has been involved in environmental conservation activities for the past six decades. She was honored with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, on 8 November 2021.

Watch the below video to know more about this Padma Shri Awardee

DEADLY THREAT TO WORLD'S HALF POPULATION

https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/11/1104972

Courtesy: The United Nations

LAKE ENCROACHMENT

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1457464644458077&id=291030647768155&sfnsn=wiwspwa

Courtesy: Makkal Paadhai Facebook Page

CHENNAI: AFTER DIWALI

Air quality levels turn hazardous

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chennai/chennai-after-diwali-air-quality-levels-turn-hazardous/articleshow/87547994.cms

Waste from fireworks in Chennai

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chennai/9-lorries-10-bovs-to-handle-waste-from-fireworks-in-chennai/articleshow/87518869.cms

Courtesy: The Times of India

ACUTE THREAT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2015/11/08/rapid-climate-informed-development-needed-to-keep-climate-change-from-pushing-more-than-100-million-people-into-poverty-by-2030

Courtesy: The World Bank

INDIA'S NET ZERO PLEDGE

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-59125143

Courtesy: BBC

COAL AND POWER CRISIS IN INDIA

https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/coal-and-power-crisis-is-india-headed-for-a-blackout-all-you-need-to-know-309054-2021-10-11

Courtesy: Business Today

https://wap.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/tamil-nadu-coal-stocks-may-run-out-in-4-days-chennai-faces-power-cuts-121101000115_1.html

Courtesy: Business Standard

DIWALI CELEBRATION - 01/11/2021

A debate on 'Are Firecrackers Essential?' was conducted by the Department of Chemistry on the account of  National Festival Diwali. Students of Chemistry Department were split into two teams and they had a logical pursuit of dispute. Students thought critically and shared their views on celebrating Diwali with crackers and without crackers.

SAMPATTI RESIDENTS SAID NO TO FIRECRACKERS

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/batting-for-fruit-bats-sampatti-residents-say-no-to-firecrackers/article37275979.ece

Courtesy: The Hindu

FRESHER'S DAY CELEBRATION - 27/10/2021

Fresher's Meet was held on October 27, 2021 as a freshful occasion of celebrating joy of Freshers to join with our journey in the C.T.T.E. campus.

WHITE LIGHT EMITTERS FOR LED APPLICATIONS

 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/science-technology/iit-madras-researchers-design-white-light-emitters-for-led-applications-79742

Courtesy: DownToEarth

BEAUTY AND THE CHEMISTS - 25/10/2021

Cosmetics add extra elegance to our appearance and has become an inhabitable part of women's lives in today's world. The chemicals utilised as a part of making these skincare products change from brand to brand, and everybody’s needs. Therefore, it is important to explore the cosmetic world.

Aurum Club conducted an Inter Departmental PowerPoint Presentation Competition 'Beauty And The Chemists' on October 25, 2021 which focuses on the contribution of chemistry to the cosmetic world.

We are very delighted that we got to see the enthusiastic participants presenting their best. We appreciate all the participants for their effort and contribution because no event can be a success without its participants.

To take a look at the presentations done by the participants, click on the link below

https://bit.ly/3noCehP

Results

I Place - Anandavalli. B 

                (II B.Sc. Chemistry)

II Place - Harini. S

                  (III B.Sc. Chemistry)

                  Yuvasree. R

                  (III B.Sc. Chemistry)

III Place - Dalia Bernadette Lazaro

                   (III B.Com A&F)

                   Shannyn Kezia Mennie

                   (I B.Sc. Chemistry)

Judged by

Dr. S. K. Gaayathri,

Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, CTTE College for Women

Winner - Mrs. India Super Globe 2021

Titles - Mrs. Beauty Queen

              Mrs. Social Media

              Mrs. Supermodel (Runner)

Finalist of Mrs. Chennai 2018

Worked as an anchor for 5 years and hosted live shows in Doordarshan and Raj Television. Has 15 years of theatre experience.

NATIONAL STUDENT'S DAY E-QUIZ

NATIONAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATION - 13/10/2021

     Department of Chemistry celebrated Ayudha Pooja devotionally on October 13, 2021 which is a traditional and significant festival in India. This is when we express our gratefulness for all types of tools that are an integral part of our life and it is considered to be the celebration of the triumph over sins. 

STUDENT WORK

 We are glad to inform that the poems of Yuvasree R, a third year chemistry student, has been published in an anthology 'Passion Personified'.

http://amazon.in/dp/1685635962?&tag=notionpcom-21

ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM ON E CONTENT DEVELOPMENT - SEPTEMBER 2021

Department of Chemistry organized an Online Training Program on E Content Development from 06/09/2021 - 13/09/2021. This training program helped the students to create creative E Content.

Link to watch Session 1
https://bit.ly/38ISnYq
Link to watch Session 2
https://bit.ly/3zWOQSi
Link to watch Session 3
https://bit.ly/2X3APEu
Link to watch Session 4
https://bit.ly/3A82UZB
Link to watch Session 5
https://bit.ly/3hD0VVJ
Link to watch Session 6
https://bit.ly/2Xo2D68
Link to watch Session 7
https://bit.ly/3knE0Qd

TEACHER'S DAY CELEBRATION - 05/09/2021

Department of Chemistry celebrated Teachers Day on September 5, 2021 via Google meet to honour the effort, service and dedication of the teachers. The services of Dr. Elizabeth Thomas were also remembered by the students on her death anniversary.

To watch the celebration, click on the link below

https://bit.ly/2WVuKK5