2018-19

Celebration of “Gurupournima”

The College celebrated “Gurupurnima” in the Lecture hall of T.Y B.Sc. Physics, dated 27th July 2018, wherein Dr. S. K. Suryavanshi enlightened all the students about the role of a teacher or guru in the life of a person. He said only with the true guidance of gurus, we can achieve heights in our respective fields while struggling hard to earn perfectness in our skills. He also said our holy scriptures have placed the importance of Guru near to the almighty. On this occasion, Dr. V. V. Ganbavle Head of the Department of Physics (Vocal), addressed the gathering and explained the role of a teacher in a student’s life. Also Miss. V. S. Dhobale, Miss. P. P. Bagwade and Mr. S. A. Kardile told their stories and memorable moments with their gurus. Students from the departments of physics also share their feelings and respect for their gurus on this occasion.

Celebration of “Teachers Day”

To mark the great Teacher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan’s Birthday, Teachers Day was observed and celebrated at our D. K. A. S. C College, Ichalkaranji on 05 September 2017 at 2.00 p.m. in the classroom of third-year physics students. Both the students and staff of the College and the Department of Physics gathered joyfully for the celebration.

The function was inaugurated with welcoming and giving roses to Dr. V. V. Ganbavle (Head department of physics), Dr. A. R. Nimbalkar, and Mr. V. S. Pawar by third-year students of the physics department. Dr. V. V. Ganbavlein his speech said that DKASC College, Ichalkaranji is known for imparting valuable education to the students. He also added that the significance of the function is to show respect to our Gurus who dispel darkness and ignorance around us. Teachers give light to students. They sacrifice their life for the upliftment of the students by imparting not only knowledge but also wisdom. Knowledge can be obtained through various media like books, novels, newspapers, and the Internet. However, students can acquire wisdom only through teachers. As wig in the lamp, the teachers sacrifice themselves to brighten the students' lives. Thus the head of the department appreciated all the teachers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment.

One-Day Visit to Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Department of Physics has organized a one-day study tour for the B.Sc. III (Physics) students at Shivaji University, Kolhapur dated 21^st September 2018. During this one-day tour we visited to Department of Physics, various research laboratories like the electrochemical materials laboratory, thin films and material laboratory, etc., USIC, and Dr. Balasaheb Khardekar library. The Physics Instrument Facility Center (PIFC) is a department that was an attraction point for the students. There are so many research equipment for research like X-ray diffractometers, solar stimulators, contact angle measurement units, and photoluminescence units. FESEM etc. University Facility Center (USIC) was also visited where we observed a glass blowing unit and various units repairing instruments like furnaces, heaters with stirrers, refrigerators, CROs,s, etc.

Students have also visited the Dr. Balasaheb Khardekar library. Shivaji University is blessed with a huge reservoir of books and students were glad to see this. They also see the “Constitution of India” as the guide of our life in India. Students have also visited V. S. Khandekar Bhavan where the university has preserved memories of V. S. Khandekar who was a great Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.

Study Tour 2018-19

Department of Physics organized a tour to “Rajgad-Jejury-Vai-Satara” places for 3 days. The tour was being planned and coordinated through Third-year B. Sc. students. Around two Teachers and students were a part of this tour which commenced on 3rd, January 2019 to 5th January 2019. This tour gave students a refreshing, enlightening, adventurous, nostalgic, and tremendous learning experience through visits to some of the prominent places in these three destinations.

Alumni Interaction

The three students in the year 2017-18 of the physics department are enrolled for M. Sc. in Physics. Department of Physics has organized M. Sc. enrolled alumina interaction for B. Sc. III students on 16^th August 2018. Mr. Kiran Hubali, Miss. Jasmin Sutar and Miss. Sania Mulla is the student, who discussed their experiences in qualifying for the M. Sc. entrance exam, challenges in study, and its strategy. The purpose of this interaction is to motivate graduate students to post-graduation study and to perceive higher education.

Students were so much inspired by this interaction and they were acquainted by the facts of today's competition for qualifying for the entrance examination and getting admission to higher education even. We teachers are always making efforts to inspire and motivate students for higher education but due to this M.Sc. enrolled alumina interaction, they interrelate with real experience and their views towards their studies, careers, and future become more serious.

Celebration of “Rakshabandhan”

The students of the Department of Physics have organized an event of “Rakshabandhan”, dated 25th August 2018. “Rakshabandhan” is one of the most endearing ways to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. It serves as a symbol of their love, togetherness, and confidence in each other. The festival of “Rakshabandhan” not only celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters, it also has a social significance. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman, called the rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them, receiving a gift in return, and traditionally investing the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care. It underlines the notion that everybody should live in harmony and hence speaks about the rich culture and traditions of India that make our nation extraordinary.

The function was celebrated with full enthusiasm, zeal, and gaiety by all B. Sc. III Students. For this function Prof. Dr. V. V. Ganbavle, Head, Department of Physics, prof. Mrs. V. S.  Dhobale and Mr. V.S. Pawar were present for the function. During this function, all the girls of T.Y. B.Sc. tied rakhi on the wrists of T.Y. B.Sc. boys.

Documentary on “Life of James Clerk Maxwell” and “The History of Electromagnetism”

Students' beliefs that success in science depends on exceptional talent negatively impact their motivation to learn. For example, such beliefs are a major factor in steering students away from taking science and math courses in high school and college. In the present study, we tested a novel story-based instruction that models how scientists achieve through failures and struggles. We designed this instruction to challenge this belief, thereby improving science learning in classroom settings. 

For this reason, the Department of Physics organizes the one-day lecture on the “Life of James Clerk Maxwell” and “The History of Electromagnetism” on 12^th January 2019. Students were very interested and excited to see the documentary on Sir. Maxwell. Moreover, far more students in either of the struggle story conditions felt connected to the stories and scientists than did students in the control condition. Using struggle stories provides a promising and implementable instructional approach that can improve student motivation and academic performance in science and perhaps other subjects.

Sanjay Ghodavat University Visit

The purpose of any educational visit is to increase awareness of higher education and foster familiarity with a university campus. Be intentional about what students will specifically achieve with their visit. Consider what is developmentally appropriate for each grade level. It gives students a real sense of what it might be like to attend that University. Another important thing about campus tours is that a student can attend events held at the SGU. The Third-year students of the Department of Physics visited Sanjay Ghodawat University (SGU) on 4^th February 2019.

One-day Seminar on "Frontiers in Physics"

The students of the Department of Physics have visited Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur. Jaysingpur College arranged a one-day seminar on "Frontiers in Physics” dated on. This seminar gives a lot of information as Frontiers in Physics publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research across the entire field, from experimental, to computational and theoretical physics. It was established in 2013 and is published by Frontiers Media. The editor-in-chief Alex Hansen The scope of the journal covers the entire field of physics, from experimental, to computational and theoretical physics.

Sky Observation

There are many interesting features in the evening sky that can be observed with the naked eye: a wide variety of colors, clouds, and stars, the subtle colors of stars twinkling, the motion of the stars, and...That there is a starry sky even in an urban area! Students’ observations are guided by a question-and-answer approach and thanks to some practical activities to understand more about Earth and the sky. The Department of Physics organized a Sky Observation program dated 19th, Feb 2019 for the students of B. Sc. III. The sky was observed through the telescope from the tares of D. K. A. S. C. College, between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. On this occasion, Mr. Sunil Patil was invited as a chief guest of this program. For this program, Prof. Mrs. V. S. Dhobale was present as a guide to students.

“Rangoli Competition”

Department of Physics has organized an event of the Rangoli competition, dated 20^th February 2019. "Rangoli" is an art form, originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, and Colored sand or from flower petals. It is usually made during Diwali or Pongal and other Hindu festivals in the Indian subcontinent. The purpose of rangoli is to feel strength and generosity, and it is thought to bring good luck. Design depictions may also vary as they reflect traditions, folklore, and practices that are unique to each area.

       This program was arranged to test student’s creativity. In this competition, all B. Sc. III Students participated with full enthusiasm. They all draw rangoli of different types as traditional rangoli like  Sanskar Bharati Rangoli, Nature scenarios, Rangoli related to Indian soldiers, etc. For this function, Prof. Dr. V. V. Ganbavle, Head, Department of Physics, and Prof. Mrs. V. S.  Dhobale were present. Mrs. Changunde Madam has as an observer of a rangoli competition. She observed all Rangoli’s very neatly and chose three participants as the first three winners and offered gifts for the same. Also, she appreciated all the participants for their great participation.