Science Communicator, Innovative awards distributed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 22 2022:
Along with the observance of National Mathematics Day, Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) distributed the annual State Science Communicator Award and Dr Ibeyaima Innovative Award in a function held at its Takyelpat complex, here, on Thursday.
Shija Academy of Health Sciences Prof O Joychandra was honoured with the Science Communicator Award-2022, while Mangai Handmade Soap proprietor Jina Khumujam, NIT Manipur faculty Dr Wangkheirakpam Sujata and Gita Cocoon Fancy Centre proprietor Shrimayum Gita were presented the Dr Ibeyaima Innovation Award, 2022.The awards included cash, citation and certificate.
Speaking at the function, Science and Technology director Homila Hongrei refreshed the gathering that the birth anniversary of Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan is observed as National Mathematics Day and described as great pride that such genius was bom in the country.
While stating that the observance is being organised to make the young generation aware about the subject 'Mathematics', she suggested organising different activities by MASTEC for the students in the hill areas as well.
The students should be made aware that their future will be bright if they are interested in Maths, she added.
According to MASTEC director Dr N Minaketan, 'Mathematics' do not need experiment but students should have passion about the subject if they want to learn it, adding that rote learning could not be implemented in Mathematics but they should learn through exercise.
Highlighting the need to change the present trend of tuition system in the state, he maintained that students should learn to solve the problems by themselves so as to get acquainted with the subject.
Science and Technology bring changes but Maths is vital when it comes to problem solving, he added.
A book penned by O Joychandra titled 'Anabasingna Khangjinbada Kannaba' was released and prizes of the Mathematics written quiz competition distributed as a part of the programme.