<p>Selected students from 40 high schools and 10 pre-university colleges in the district were present to interact with scientists. The programme was organised by the Science Technical Department and State Science Council. <br /><br />Dr Vinod Lakkappan explained in detail about DNA, forensic sciences and also presented a demo. <br /><br />Dr Raghotham Rao talked about metals and answered to the queries of students. <br /><br />Objective discussion on science-contemporary life and blind belief was the main highlight of the interaction.<br /><br />Students of Medihalli Government School and Kolar Chinmay School inaugurated the discussion. <br /><br />Deputy Commissioner Manoj Kumar Meena observed that knowledge can be gained by being curious and suggested students to close text books and develop questioning tendency about whatever they come across.<br /><br />Principal of Devraj Urs Medical College Dr M B Sanekoppa advised the students to develop interest in research.<br /><br />Deputy Director of Public Education Department Prahalad Gowda said the district needs alteast 83 science teachers. However, a few eligible teachers are available. Honorary secretary for Science Council Vasudara Bhupati suggested students to take interest in both academic and extracurricular activities.<br /><br />Block Education Officer K S Nagaraj Gowda, convener Manjula Bhimrao, K Prahalad Rao and Vanishree were present.<br /><br />Valedictory<br /><br />The valedictory function is scheduled on January 19 at 4.30 pm. Registrar of Devraj Urs Medical College Dr S Chandrashekhar Shetty will be present. President of Science Council Dr H S Niranjanaradhya, Block Education officer A N Nagendra Prasad and others will be present on the occasion.</p>
<p>Selected students from 40 high schools and 10 pre-university colleges in the district were present to interact with scientists. The programme was organised by the Science Technical Department and State Science Council. <br /><br />Dr Vinod Lakkappan explained in detail about DNA, forensic sciences and also presented a demo. <br /><br />Dr Raghotham Rao talked about metals and answered to the queries of students. <br /><br />Objective discussion on science-contemporary life and blind belief was the main highlight of the interaction.<br /><br />Students of Medihalli Government School and Kolar Chinmay School inaugurated the discussion. <br /><br />Deputy Commissioner Manoj Kumar Meena observed that knowledge can be gained by being curious and suggested students to close text books and develop questioning tendency about whatever they come across.<br /><br />Principal of Devraj Urs Medical College Dr M B Sanekoppa advised the students to develop interest in research.<br /><br />Deputy Director of Public Education Department Prahalad Gowda said the district needs alteast 83 science teachers. However, a few eligible teachers are available. Honorary secretary for Science Council Vasudara Bhupati suggested students to take interest in both academic and extracurricular activities.<br /><br />Block Education Officer K S Nagaraj Gowda, convener Manjula Bhimrao, K Prahalad Rao and Vanishree were present.<br /><br />Valedictory<br /><br />The valedictory function is scheduled on January 19 at 4.30 pm. Registrar of Devraj Urs Medical College Dr S Chandrashekhar Shetty will be present. President of Science Council Dr H S Niranjanaradhya, Block Education officer A N Nagendra Prasad and others will be present on the occasion.</p>
