Aurum club

Aurum club was inaugurated in the year 2016 when the department was started. The purpose of the club is to organize programs to develop awareness and concern for scientific principles in personal, social, environmental and technological contexts. The club encourages students to enthusiastically participate in the activities organized by the club.

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

FAREWELL - 30/05/2022

 "If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello."
                – Paulo Coelho

 It's time to say goodbye and thank the final year students. An occasion to bid farewell to the final year students of the batch 2019-2022 of Department of Chemistry was celebrated on 30-05-2022. 

Monday, 16 May 2022

STUDENT ACHIEVER - MADRAS UNIVERSITY FIRST RANK HOLDER

Ms. R. Vedavalli of B.Sc Chemistry 
2018-2021 batch has secured 
University First Rank with 95.91%. 

Miss. R. Vedavalli received her degree from Honourable Governor of Tamilnadu, R.N. Ravi, in the presence of our Honourable Chief Minister Thiru. M.K. Stalin and Higher Education Minister K . Ponmudy on Monday, 16th May 2022, at the 164th Annual Convocation, University of Madras.

Ms. Vedavalli recieved 
The Principal (Miss) E. Mathew Gold Medal, 
Shri K.R. Sundararajan Memorial Medal, 
The R. Akkama Gari Medal
The R. Pattabhirami Reddy Medal II,
The C.K. Sundaram Ayyar Prize 
for her exemplary performances.

Thursday, 5 May 2022

ECO TRIP TO HORTICULTURE PARK - 04/05/2022

Students of II B.Sc. Chemistry went on an eco trip to the Horticulture Park, Madhavaram on May 4, 2022. This trip was to encourage the student's natural curiosity. They observed various plant species, understood significant information of plant life and bought wide varieties of plants from the park.

MAJOR FIRE AT DELHI LANDFILL AS INDIA SWELTERS

https://m.dw.com/en/major-fire-at-delhi-landfill-as-india-swelters/a-61613246

Courtesy: Deutsche Welle

Tuesday, 3 May 2022

HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMME ON BIOGAS PLANT AND ITS MAINTENANCE - 27/04/2022

Aurum Club organized a Hands-on Training Programme on 'Biogas Plant and it's maintenance' on April 27, 2022. The Resource Person was Mr. D. Suresh who is popularly tagged as 'Solar Suresh' for his self sustaining and eco friendly lifestyle. Guidelines on proper maintenance and usage of the Biogas Plant in the college campus were given to the students of Chemistry Department.

STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP ON MOLECULAR MODELLING TOOLS - 23/04/2022

A State Level Workshop on 'Molecular Modelling Tools' was organized by Department of Chemistry on April 23, 2022 in the college campus for students with an objective to acquaint the students with knowledge on Molecular Modelling and conceptual background of Computational Chemistry. Hands-on Training on Molecular Modelling Tools was given to the students of various colleges.

VALEDICTORY CEREMONY 2021-2022

The Valedictory Ceremony for the academic year 2021-2022 was conducted on April 23, 2022 and was felicitated by Dr. V. Rajapandian, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Annual Report for the academic year 2021-2022 was presented. The Aurum Club's annual newsletter 'Catalyst' (Vol. 3) was released by the Chief Guest. Student achievements were discussed and prize winners of various competitions conducted by Aurum club were announced. This was followed by the inauguration of the State Level Workshop on 'Molecular Modelling Tools' by Dr. V. Rajapandian, with an inaugural speech highlighting the 'Eagle view of Science'.

Sunday, 3 April 2022

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPO - 07/04/2022

 Department of Chemistry in association with Centre for Student Development organized an 'Entrepreneurial Expo 2022' and officially launched an organic product based company 'Milir' on April 07, 2022 at T. Thomas Auditorium. Milir is 'The Radiance of Nature'. Milir's principle objective of promoting nature friendly products derived from plant based materials involve few research based small scale projects of the students of Chemistry Department, thus creating a path for future entrepreneurs and women leaders. The Entrepreneurial Expo was inaugurated by Mrs. T. Vanadhi Devi, President, Southern Industrial Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Development, Chennai. The natural products of 'Milir' including varieties of soaps, organically dyed fabrics, soil conditioners, organic fertilizers, pesticides and recycled notebooks were on sale in the Entrepreneurial Expo.

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

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.

Wednesday, 23 March 2022

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.

Thursday, 3 March 2022

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.

Sunday, 6 February 2022

Friday, 28 January 2022

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
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Monday, 24 January 2022

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.


Saturday, 15 January 2022

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

Saturday, 1 January 2022

Tuesday, 28 December 2021

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

Saturday, 18 December 2021

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.

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

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.