ICT ENABLED CLASSROOMS

ICT Classrooms (Information and Communication Technologies led Classrooms) with Wifi connectivity makes learning interesting and effective.

U.G Physics Laboratory

The Undergraduate students avail of the facilities in the well maintained and equipped Physics Core Lab, Electronics Lab as well as Computer Lab.

P.G Physics Laboratory

The P.G department has infrastructural facilities in terms of well–equipped laboratories with modern instruments in centralized AC labs. Facilities include space for teacher demonstrations, student laboratory activities, and sufficient safe storage space. The lab is facilitated with three major parts- a section for doing general experiments, a second part for doing electronics experiments, and a third section for doing computer programming experiments. This is well-furnished and has internet facility. 

Story Writing

Interdepartmental Story Writing Competition was organized in collaboration with NSS

Power Quiz 2022

Power Quiz Competition held on 20.10.2022.

Space Week Quiz

World Space Week - Quiz Competition 2022

First Position

1.Angel  Rose(I Physics)

2.Sona Mirza Hassan (III Chemistry)

Second Position

1.Anakha P.M.(II PG Chemistry

2. Neethu Varghese(II PG Chemistry)

Study Tour 2022

As part of world Space week on October 7th, 2022, PG and UG Physics students visited Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (ISRO) and Priyadarshini Space Planetarium Trivandrum.

Onam 2022

The departmental Onam celebration was on 2nd September. Students organized 'Onam sadhya' and a few cultural programs to make the event cheerful.

Science Talk

Science Talk- Student Lecture Series was held on  3.08.2022

Sky watch

Department organised ‘Sky Watch’ programme on 11 March, 2022. Dr. N.Shaji, Former Associate Professor, Maharajas College Ernakulam was the resource person. The resource person gave a briefing about the Sky-Watcher telescope, various constellations and facts about moon. Students could able to watch moon’s surface clearly and many stars namely Sirius, Kartika, Orion constellation, Taurus constellation etc. Sky watch programme was really a wonderful experience to students.

National Science Day

The Department of Physics, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly in association with Academy of Physics teachers, Kerala celebrated National Science Day 2022. The focal theme of the event was Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a sustainable future. A seminar was organized for the students of the department on March 4, 1 pm on the topic “Research Approaches in Nanoscience”. The resource person for the session was Dr. Sr. Simi NJ, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Newman College, Thodupuzha. The resource person introduced basic concepts in nanoscience and nanotechnology to students in a very effective way.

Community Lab

Community Lab Programme on ‘LED Series Bulb Assembling’ was organized on 21 December 2021. The main objective of the programme was transaction of knowledge to the community. This time the programme was given to the high school students.

Energy Conservation

Webinar on ‘Energy Conservation & Safety was organized by Energy Conservation Club & Department of Physics in connection with Energy Conservation Day on 23, December 2021. Shri. Janardanan Pillai, Asst. Executive Engineer, KSEB (Rtd.) handled the session. Ms.Shyny K.Ittiachan introduced the resource person and welcomed the gathering. The resource person detailed the necessity of energy conservation and the safety measures in the energy sector. Ms. Farisha (I B.Sc. Physics) proposed vote of thanks.

International Webinar

International webinar ‘Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell’ was conducted on 14, December2021. Ms. Daya Chacko, Research Scientist, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Vancouver, Canada was the resource person. The speaker detailed about fuel cell regarding its type, characteristics and applications. She is one of the prominent alumnae of the department. Ms. Shyny K. Ittiachan introduced the resource person and welcomed the gathering. UG & PG students and teachers attended the webinar. Ms. Aliena Joy proposed vote of thanks.

Space Week

In association with World Space Week, a webinar was conducted on 6, October 2021. Prof. Ben Jose, Head and Associate Professor in Physics, Sree Sankara College, Kalady presented the topic the ‘Wonderful Sky Calls You’. 50 participants attended the webinar. Quiz competition and Power point competition were organized in association with World Space Week.

Orientation

An orientation session on Higher Education & Career Scope was arranged in collaboration with Chinmaya Viswa Vidhyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Ernakulum on 3August, 2021. Dr. K.S. Kumari, Director, Vocational Programme and Sri. Yathi Ajay, certified trainer handled the sessions.25 students and three staff members were present. Students were made aware of the scope of carrer and higher education after completing B.Sc. Pogramme.

Research Methodology

PG department of Physics organized a webinar ‘Research Methodology’ on 22 April, 2021. Dr. Sheeba N.H., Associate Professor, MES Asmabi College, Kodungallore was the speaker. 25 students and 5 teachers were present. The objective of the session was to impart research aptitude in students.

Scientific Temper

Department organized a webinar ‘Fostering Scientific Temper’ on 15 April, 2021.Dr. S.Sankararaman, Professor & Head of the Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala,Thiruvanathapuram was the resource person. Nearly 50 participants were there for the webinar. The main objective of the webinar was to create an interest in the research field.

World Space Week

In association with WSW, a  webinar was conducted on the topic 'Wonderful Sky Calls You'. Prof.Ben Jose, Associate Professor in Physics, Sree Sankara College  Kalady was the resource person. 

Student Lecture Series

Student Lecture Series was organizedled byAdvanced Learners was arranged on 17 August, 2021 with the objective of making students aware of current advances in science and social situation prevailing today, cross cutting issues were gives as topics for student lecture series. Ms. Aneena Peter, Ms. Fathima Riya Parveen and Ms.Mariya Pappachan of II Year B.Sc. Physicsspoke on the topics Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability and Financial Literacy in Women respectively.

Orientation session

An orientation session on Higher Education & Career Scope was arranged in collaboration with Chinmaya Viswa Vidhyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Ernakulum on 3rd August 2021. Dr.K.S.Kumari, Director, Vocational Programme and Sri.Yathi Ajay, certified trainer were the resource persons.

Webinars Organized

• National webinar on ‘Advanced Materials for Future’ was organized on 29, May 2020. Sessions on ‘Research Arenas in Topological Carbon Materials: New Perspective’ was handled by Dr. B. Manoj, Associate professor, Christ University, Bangalore and ‘Fuel Cell’ by Dr. Sibi K.S. HoD, Dept. of Physics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus were arranged. Nearly 120 participants attended the programme and E- certificates were issued.
• International Webinar in collaboration with St. Jude Home Science Institute (NGO), Angamaly was organized on 18, July 2020. Dr. Finosh G. Thankam, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Translational Research, Western University of Health & Science, Pomona, California, U.S. delivered  a talk on ‘ A wake –Up Call to Next Generation Scientists’. 85 participants attended the webinar and E- Certificates were  issued to the beneficiaries.
• Department Co- hosted Pro. Aruldhas Memorial National Level Webinar Series on 15, July 2020. Dr. I Herbert Joe, Associate Professor, Dept. of Physics, Kerala University delivered the Keynote Address and 250 participants attended the webinar.
•  An orientation on ‘Digital Education’ was  arranged on 5, August 2020  to parents and students of the department.
•  A Regional level webinar on ‘Global Career Opportunities’ arranged on 8, August 2020 in collaboration with Eazy Link Academy, Thrissur. Career consultant Sri. Tony Akkara was the speaker. Around 90 students attended the programme.
• Department Co- hosted a National Level Webinar Series on 14, November 2020, to honor Professor Daizy Philip for her achievement of being ranked among top2% scientists from India with reference to the survey done by Sandford University Scientist.
• A webinar on “Recent Trends in Spectroscopy’ was detailed by the resource person Dr. M Junaid Bushini, Dept. of Physics Cochin University of Science and Technology on 27, February 2021.
• Webinar on ‘Fostering Scientific Temper’ was conducted on 15, April 2021.Dr.Sankararaman, Research Guide &HoD, Dept. of Photonics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus Trivandrum handled the session. Nearly 70 students benefited from the session.

Virtual Lab Series

• Virtual Lab I – Introduction to Physics Experiments on 13, August 2020.  30 students attended the session and did experiments virtually.
• Virtual Lab II – Introduction to Physics Experiments on 8, January 2021. 25 students attended the session and did the experiments virtually.

Explora 2020

The Department Organised ‘Explora 2020: A quiz on Indian Footsteps in ‘Space  Research’ on 5, May 2020. More than 1600 participants attempted the quiz and issued E- Certificates to the participants.

Earth Day

In connection with ‘Earth Day’ the department organized an essay writing  competition. An Oath was taken in association with Earth day on 22, April 2020. E- Certificates were  issued to the participants. Nearly 70 participants took part in the Oath taking ceremony

Saluting the Warriors!

As a part of the National directive students of the department prepared a Collage to commemorate the service of the Health Warriors during the Pandemic.

Climate Change

Department of Physics organized National Seminar on “ Satellite Remote Sensing to address Climate Change” on 31st January 2020. Dr. Prijith Sudhakar , Scientist  SE, National Remote Sensing  Centre , Hyderabad.

Open House

Department of Physics conducted an Open House and Exhibition for Higher Secondary Students on 3rd January 2020. More than hundred students from various schools benefited from the programme. A talk on ‘Careers in Physics’ was also organized on the same day. Dr. Resmi R., Asst. Professor in Physics, U.C.College, Aluva was the resource person.

Solar Eclipse

In connection with Annular Solar Eclipse – 2019, the Department of Physics organized an awareness programme on Solar Eclipse  in association with Sasthra Sahithya Parishath, Angamaly Region. Mr.Athul R., Technical Assistant, CUSAT handled the session.

Global Warming

As a part of Green Initiative, the department conducted an Elocution and Poster competition on 4th October  2019. The focal theme of the competition was ‘Climate Change’. Maria A.J (II B.Com) and Sharona B. (I M.Sc. Chemistry) secured first and second prizes respectively. Ms.Fatima Femiya (II Physics) won first prize in the poster competition. A Documentary Show - ‘Climate Change and Global Warming’ was screened.

Solar Student

Department of Physics conducted ‘Solar Student Ambassador Workshop’ in association with Gandhi Global Solar Yatra organized by IIT Bombay on 03 October 2019. Dr. Sr. Rosily A.V., Principal, inaugurated the workshop. 50 students from both UG  and PG participated in the workshop. Students assembled Solar Urja Lamps(SoUL).

Skill Connect 2019

“Skill Connect 2019”, an Inter- State Competition was conducted by Networkz Systems on 28 September2019 to find out the bright minds in the campus.

Centenary Celebration

In connection with the Centenary Birth Celebration of Vikram Sarabhai, a Documentary Show was organized on 12 August 2019. Ms. Anjana Sahadevan and  Ms. Furseena K.M. spoke on the occasion about the life and achievements of Vikram Sarabhai.

Punarjani

Exhibition cum sale, by a startup initiative of the department “Punarjani” was organized on 26 July 2019. “Punarjani” makes Purses and pouches out of waste cloth materials.

LED Bulb

LED distribution and Awareness class on the topic “Why LED?”was arranged on 29 June 2019 in the Anganwadi of Nedumbassery Grama Panchayath premises. Smt.Suma Saburaj, Ward Member presided the function. Sri. Sreekumar Nedumbassery, EMC and District Coordinator was the resource person. He conveyed the need of using LEDs for house hold purposes. Dr.Sr. Rosily A.V., Principal, Morning Star Home Science College, inaugurated the distribution of LED bulbs. Smt. Shyny K.Ittiachan, program coordinator and Mr. Bhavasiram, well-wisher spoke on the occasion. Nearly hundred participants were there.

Training in Robotics

Hands on training on Robotics were organized on August 21, 2019. Faculty from DCS Robotics provided the training.

Rank holder 2022

MG University Rank holder in 2022

Rank Holders 2021

MG University Rank Holders of 2021

Gold Medal

• Ms. Karthika Gopakumar ( II Physics) participated in the 33rd Senior Tug of  War National Championship (Men & Women) held at Agra on 6-8 March 2021 and won the Gold Medal.

Project Presentation

• Ms. Gopika Suresh (II M.Sc. Physics) secured second position in the Post Graduate Project Presentation Competition organised by Morning Star Research Cell in association with IQAC

ncOMTAT 2021

• Ms. Soorya Sudheer (III Physics) presented a poster titled “Structural and Electrical Characteristics of ZnO nanoparticles” in the national conference on Optoelectronic and Nano Materials for Advanced Technology (ncOMTAT 2021).

Sankaram 2020

• Ms. Ajana A. Sahadevan (III Physics) presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Antibacterial application of ZnO Nanoparticles” during the Online Science Conference “ Sankaram 2020, Kilimanoor Thiruvananthapuram

Best Project Work (PG)

• Scholarship Prize instituted by Ms. Leena Varghese in honor of her mother Mrs. Annie Varghese Thottungal to be awarded to a II M.Sc student who submits the best Project work.

Tope Scorer (Final year)

• Endowment prize instituted by Prof. Cicily P.J (Former Head) in the name of her father Mr. Thomas John Pazheparambil to the final year student who scores highest marks in core Physics.

Top Scorer (Core)

• Vettical V.D Varkey Memorial Prize instituted by Prof. Elsamma V.V to the student of II year Physics who scores hightest marks in core Physics.

Best Outgoing Student

• Prize instituted by the staff and students in the department to be awarded to the Best Outgoing Student.

Top Scorer (Vocational Physics)

• Msgr. Kuriakose Chiramel Memorial Scholarship instituted by the sisters of Nazareth to be awarded to the student who scores highest marks in B.Sc Vocational Physics.

Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation Promotional Activities

            ‘Energy Conservation is the foundation of Energy Independence ‘, considering this fact, the Department educates the stakeholders on the need to conserve energy.

The activities organized in this regard,

• Science Popularization Programme (Project funded by KSCSTE)
• Student Solar Ambassador workshop
• Urjakiran (Project funded by EMC)
• Awareness programme on Energy Conservation
• LED bulb distribution
• Workshop on LED series bulb assembling
• Workshop on Energy Audit
• Use of decals in laboratories and classrooms

Green Activities

• SS bottles instead plastic bottles
• Bamboo mats instead of flex
• Green classroom