<p>It is said that the best way one learns is through experiments. “Engi Connect,” is an inter-institutional science exhibition and competition aimed at promoting innovative scientific ideas among students at school-level by providing them an opportunity to create and display working science models, was held at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal. <br /><br />Creativity was at its best at the expo. Over 300 students from 50 schools of DK and Udupi districts presented various scientific concepts through simple working models and experiments.<br /><br />The expo was divided into three categories such as working models, non working models and charts.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, Manju Suresh, a student of Sharada Vidyalaya School, explained the working of an elevator model made out of thread and bobbins. “My model aims at saving energy,” she said. <br /><br />Shawn, a class seven student of Milagres school, is growing a plant without soil.<br />“One can grow plants with water and right amount of fertiliser,” he said.<br /><br />Students from Delhi Public School (DPS), created an electrostatic smoke precipitator. “This model is a solution to air pollution caused by industries. This smoke precipitator attracts smoke particles and filters it and lets out clean air,” say the students.</p>.<p><br />Glenitta of DPS created 'Smart security robot,' which attracted a lot of attention. This robot had an adjustable camera, FM transmitter, wind speed detector and also an adjustable arm which works through a remote. <br /><br />“I created this model by referring the internet. This robot can diffuse bombs and can be helpful for the army,” Glenitta says.<br /><br />Students of Canara School have made a heat detector which detects heat, alerts the nearest fire station and releases water automatically.<br /><br />Students from St Ann’s Girls High School created an 'Pneumatic Air Gun,' using water bottles and pipes.<br /><br />Students of Ramakrishna School explained the methods of producing energy using windmills, hydro electric project, solar power plant, biogas and nuclear plant.<br /><br />“This is the first edition of Engi Connect. We aim to provide a competitive atmosphere for the students and hence develop creative scientific thinking in them. We have also organised workshops on Android app development, web development and remote control aircraft for students.<br /><br /> This event is a platform for budding young scientists to showcase and develop their technical skills,” said Engi Connect Joint Convener Uma Bera.<br /><br /></p>
<p>It is said that the best way one learns is through experiments. “Engi Connect,” is an inter-institutional science exhibition and competition aimed at promoting innovative scientific ideas among students at school-level by providing them an opportunity to create and display working science models, was held at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal. <br /><br />Creativity was at its best at the expo. Over 300 students from 50 schools of DK and Udupi districts presented various scientific concepts through simple working models and experiments.<br /><br />The expo was divided into three categories such as working models, non working models and charts.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, Manju Suresh, a student of Sharada Vidyalaya School, explained the working of an elevator model made out of thread and bobbins. “My model aims at saving energy,” she said. <br /><br />Shawn, a class seven student of Milagres school, is growing a plant without soil.<br />“One can grow plants with water and right amount of fertiliser,” he said.<br /><br />Students from Delhi Public School (DPS), created an electrostatic smoke precipitator. “This model is a solution to air pollution caused by industries. This smoke precipitator attracts smoke particles and filters it and lets out clean air,” say the students.</p>.<p><br />Glenitta of DPS created 'Smart security robot,' which attracted a lot of attention. This robot had an adjustable camera, FM transmitter, wind speed detector and also an adjustable arm which works through a remote. <br /><br />“I created this model by referring the internet. This robot can diffuse bombs and can be helpful for the army,” Glenitta says.<br /><br />Students of Canara School have made a heat detector which detects heat, alerts the nearest fire station and releases water automatically.<br /><br />Students from St Ann’s Girls High School created an 'Pneumatic Air Gun,' using water bottles and pipes.<br /><br />Students of Ramakrishna School explained the methods of producing energy using windmills, hydro electric project, solar power plant, biogas and nuclear plant.<br /><br />“This is the first edition of Engi Connect. We aim to provide a competitive atmosphere for the students and hence develop creative scientific thinking in them. We have also organised workshops on Android app development, web development and remote control aircraft for students.<br /><br /> This event is a platform for budding young scientists to showcase and develop their technical skills,” said Engi Connect Joint Convener Uma Bera.<br /><br /></p>
