Venue

Golden Jubilee AuditoriumJSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science

Ooty Road, Mysore - 570 025

Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA)

JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science

Department of Science and TechnologyGovt. of Karnataka, Bangalore

&

Ooty Road, Mysore

21st - 22nd February 2014

Jointly organize

Science and Technology for

Education and Health care

Science and Technology for

Education and Health care

KSTA Regional Conference on

Organizing Committee

Chairman

Co-ordinators

Members

Principal, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and ScienceOoty Road, Mysore

HOD, PG Dept. of Bio TechnologyJSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science

Ooty Road, Mysore 570025Phone : 0821-2548216, Mobile : 9242208001

Email : bysathish@gmail.com

and

Scientific Officer III, Karnataka Science and Technology AcademyVijnana Bhavan, No. 24/2, Near BDA Complex

st21 Main, BSK II Stage, Bangalore 560 070

Telefax : 080-26711160Email : ksta.gok@gmail.com, Website : www.kstaacademy.org

Dean (Academics)Advisor, KSTEPS, Bangalore

HOD, Dept. of Biotechnology & Biochemistry

HOD, Dept. of MathematicsHOD, Dept. of Electronics

HOD, Dept. of Physics HOD, Dept. of Chemistry

SO-II, KSTAAO-II, KSTA

SO-I, KSTA HOD, PG Dept. of Physics

HOD, PG Dept. of ChemistryHOD, PG Dept. of Biochemistry

, HOD, PG Dept. of Computer Science HOD, Dept. of Botany & Microbiology

HOD, Dept. of Zoology

Prof. M.B. Mallikarjuna Pandit

Dr. B. Y. Sathish Kumar

Dr. A. M. Ramesh

Prof. M. Mahadevappa,Sri S. Satish,

Prof. K. G. Shivakumara Swamy,Prof. S. Linganna,

Prof. T.V. Latha, Prof. Sridevidyavangoudar,

Prof. Vidya,Dr. R. Anand,

Sri Mahadevegowda, Sri V.K .Srinivasu,

Dr. Vijay Manjunatha Guru,Dr. Kendaganna Swamy,Dr. Chethan Kumar. M, Ms. Sumanashree

Dr. Seema,Dr. Ranjini,

Chief Patron

PresidentJSS Mahavidyapeetha

Mysore

H.H. Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji

Prof. B. V. SambashivaiahChief Executive

JSS College of Arts, Commerce and ScienceOoty Road, Mysore

Prof. T. D. SubbannaDirector

College Education DivisionJSS Mahavidyapeetha

Mysore

Prof. S. ShivakumaraswamySecretary

JSS MahavidyapeethaMysore

Prof. S. P. ManjunathSecretary

JSS MahavidyapeethaMysore

Dr. H. Honne Gowda Special Director (Technical), DST, GOK

CEO and Member SecretaryKarnataka Science and Technology Academy

Bangalore

Advisors

Prof. U. R. RaoChairman

Karnataka Science and Technology Academy

Sri. B. N. Betkerur, IAS (Rtd.)Executive Secretary

JSS MahavidyapeethaMysore

Co-Patrons

ABOUT KSTA

ABOUT JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Science and Technology, which is chaired by Distinguished Space Scientist Prof. U. R. Rao, Former Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation & Secretary, Dept. of Space, Govt. of India. KSTA has been carrying out a number of programmes dovetailed to encourage students pursuing studies at different levels in an educational pyramid as well as popularisation of science among general public.

KSTA has been successfully organizing Annual State Level Science and Technology Conference in different district headquarters of the state. During the current financial year, along with a Signature Event in Bangalore, Regional Conferences are being organised in Raichur, Gulbarga, Bagalkot and Mysore. For further details, please visit www.kstacademy.org

The JSS Mahavidyapeetha was founded in 1954 by His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji with the objective of providing education and health care especially to the rural mass. The Vidyapeetha under the able guidance of present President His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji now runs more than 300 institutions in India and abroad. The range of institutions include Sanskrit Patashalas, Pre-University & Degree Colleges, Postgraduate Centers, Agricultural Research Centers, Hospitals, Free Education Schools, Nursing, Medical and Engineering Colleges.

JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Ooty Road, Mysore started in 1964, is the first degree college of JSS Mahavidyapeetha. The college is an autonomous college under University of Mysore and is re-accredited by NAAC with "A" grade. It is identified by UGC as "College with Potential for Excellence", recognized by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, New Delhi under 'Star College Scheme', besides Department of IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka has sanctioned "Biotechnology Finishing School". The college is situated on a sprawling 7 acres plot with a spacious building and a women's hostel in a picturesque surrounding at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. Because of its

multifaceted growth, the college has won encomiums from all corners. The college is celebrating its Golden Jubilee in the current year, 2013-14.

Modern societies demand people with scientific and technological qualifications at the highest level as well as a general public with a broad understanding of science and technological developments, coupled with an insight into their role as driving force that shape the future. It is very likely that the influence of science and technology on our lives will continue to increase in the years to come. Scientific and technological knowledge, information and skills have pervaded all realms of life in modern society.

In a rapidly-evolving world, science and technology education is an important instrument in the search for sustainable development, holistic health management and poverty reduction. In spite of its relevance in the modern world, science and technology education in developing world has not been able to catch up with current scientific and technological developments and advancements.

Considering this, the proposed regional conference will address some of the key issues such as: How can we actively engage more young people in the sciences and prepare them for future scientific careers? How can we improve the quality of higher education in science and make it affordable to the large number of young people? What innovative curriculum content is required to enhance scientific pedagogy? What is the relevance of engineering education in a globalised knowledge economy? How institutions of higher learning could be transformed into incubators of innovation? What is the importance of R & D in medical education? What is the present status and future prospects of space science and technology education in India? What role food science and technology education has in agriculture economy? How important is Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the changing global economy? What role science education has in tribal development?

The proposed regional conference will provide a broader perspective on recent trends in science and technology education and health care. The conference will have 10 invited talks by distinguished scientists, who have made noteworthy contribution in different fields of S&T. The conference

will create a platform to discuss relevance of health and education in the current globalised economy and

also provide networking space for

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

teaching professionals, researchers and practitioners of different branches of S&T like

physical and chemical sciences, bio-sciences, space science, engineering sciences, health science, etc.

The Conference provides an ideal platform for the teaching professionals, scientists, researchers, officers of line departments and interested general public to broaden the horizon of their knowledge. It would be a unique opportunity for the delegates to listen to the talks by eminent scholars and acclaimed experts in the field of S&T.

Original research findings, not presented elsewhere, in the form of posters are invited on any aspects related to basic/applied S&T from scientists/researchers, teaching faculty and postgraduate students and research scholars. In the poster session, each presenter is given a space to display the research work as a poster of 3 x 4 ft.

The poster presenters are requested to

print the poster in the above said size only.

A panel of experts will be constituted to select the best posters. The panel will review the posters based on the originality of research, objectivity, utility to society and presentation. The decision of the panel will be final and binding on all.

It is proposed to provide opportunity for 350-400 delegates on a first come, first serve basis without any Registration Fee. Limited accommodation facility will also be provided to outstation participants on request. The coordinators may be contacted for more information.

PARTICIPANTS

POSTER PRESENTATION

to the Co-ordinator through email : bysathish@gmail.com.

Honor of Cash Prizes for Best Posters

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION

Nominations shall be sent along with an abstract of the poster latest by February 15th 2014

I Prize - Rs. 10,000/-II Prize - Rs. 7,500/- III Prize - Rs. 5,000/-