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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Feb 28: The AICTE Idea Lab at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), in collaboration with the department of physics and electrical & electronics engineering, celebrated National Science Day 2025 at the Kalam Auditorium on Friday, February 28.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Triveni, senior lecturer at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), emphasized, "Today, we are overtaken by AI and technology, but we must remember that life is precious. Young children are experiencing stress, depression, and even heart attacks due to a lack of scientific thinking and rationality. Science is a way of life and thinking, and we need to revisit the inventions of our ancestors and preserve them."

Dr Shruthi Acharya, co-founder of Eikona X Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd, expressed her excitement, saying, "I am thrilled to be part of National Science Day, where young minds and scientists have come together. They have put in a lot of effort into their science projects and have maintained a scientific temper."

Principal Dr Rio D’Souza encouraged students to ask questions and seek answers that could lead to new discoveries.

In his presidential address, director Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza remarked, "National Science Day holds great significance, as it celebrates global discoveries. Science is all about exploring and questioning to understand the world around us. Cultivating curiosity leads to new discoveries. We must ignite curiosity, question the unknown, and contribute to the scientific community."

As part of the celebrations, students from 20 schools participated in a science exhibition organized in honour of National Science Day.

Dr Shruthi Acharya also delivered the keynote address during the event.

Vice principal Dr Purushottama Chippar was present, along with other dignitaries.

Convener Rajesh K welcomed the gathering, Madhavi Gatty proposed the vote of thanks, and Ramya compered the event.