"CHEM-WHIZ(ರಸ-ಬಳಗ)" MMC SIRSI

 From the editor’s desk:

Dept. of Chemistry, m. m. arts & science college, sirsi

 Dear All,

 “CHEMISTRY”

is the interpretation of macro changes of matter in terms of its innate invisible constituents and the nature of Binding.  

-Prof. M. R. Nagaraju

 

          When we look at the nature around and if we are inquisitive enough to know about it, then one can get the better answer from one of the most fundamental disciplines i.e. the “Chemistry”. All known matters – gas, liquid and solid –are composed of the chemical elements or of compounds made from those elements. Humankind’s understanding of the material nature of our world is grounded in our knowledge of chemistry. Indeed all living processes are controlled by chemical reactions.

Chemistry finds innumerable applications in modern science and has several allied fields. One must be proficient in this to better understand its applications or to go with career in the same. Hence learning “chemistry” is interesting, adventurous and important as well to any disciple.

          So, the Dept. of Chemistry decided to provide a platform to students in the form of a newsletter which would help them to exhibit their creativity and also to enhance their knowledge & better understanding of Chemistry.

 Hence the CHEM - WHIZ is before you.

 

The “Chem-Whiz” is a newsletter, though this is not a new concept but can prove to be very useful to students. Because in “Chem-Whiz”, students can write articles, provide interesting informations, scientific interpretation of day to day happenings (news), latest developments in the field of science. One can open the files of ‘history of science’, and can look for ‘spice’ in science. “Chem-Whiz” can be lively if pupils ask interesting questions and create or collect jokes in science. Informations regarding further scopes in this field would also be useful.

As you would have already guessed in the name “Chem-Whiz”; Chem - stands for chemistry and Whiz- means speed/career/expert etc. Even the colors chosen have respective meanings, atomic structures and colorful solutions in the flask are there to decorate the title.  Hence the present newsletter confines its territory to chemistry and its allied fields.

           Another important reason for introducing Chem-Whiz is to promote students for the celebration of the year 2011 as “the international year of Chemistry” and to continue later with the same spirit.

 

          The year 2011 marks the hundredth anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Marie Sklodowska Curie, recognizing her discovery of the elements radium and polonium. Dr. Curie’s achievements continue to inspire students, especially women, to pursue careers in chemistry. This year also marks the hundredth anniversary of the founding in Paris of the International Association of Chemical Societies to address the need for international cooperation among chemists and international standardization of nomenclature, atomic weights, physical constants, and scientific communication.

        Therefore the year 2011 is declared as International year of Chemistry (IYC) by IUPAC, UNESCO and UN assembly in December 2008. This international initiative is being led by the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). During the International Year of Chemistry, planned activities will:

a.    Increase the public appreciation of chemistry in meeting world needs.

b.    Increase interest of young people in chemistry.

c.  Generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry.

 The International Year of Chemistry – 2011 will:

·       Improve the understanding and appreciation of chemistry by the public.

· Enhance international cooperation by serving as a focal point or information source for activities by national chemical societies, educational institutions, industry, governmental and non-governmental organizations.

· Promote the role of chemistry in contributing solutions to global challenges.

·  Build capacity by engaging young people with scientific disciplines, especially the scientific method of analysis developed by hypothesis, experiment, analysis and conclusions.

Most appropriately, this international initiative is being led by the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

          I hope the expected celebration would inspire all our students.

     Though “Chem-Whiz” is officially confined to degree students, we do not forget the huge potential of pre-university pupils. Nowadays it has become a general trend that almost all high scorers in PUC invariably opt for professional courses, neglecting equally lucrative field in Chemistry! But gradually there is increasing trend in students opting for higher studies in Chemistry, is a good sign indeed. One of the roles of “Chem-Whiz” is to enthuse learners to take up their career in Chemistry.

    The idea of “Chem-Whiz” is conceived by me due to consistent support and encouragement by my master Prof. M. R. Nagaraju; Educationist, Retired professor of Chemistry from Bangalore. Our HOD and chief advisor of this newsletter Prof. S. C. Hiremath is supporting and providing all required facilities in bringing this before you. I am grateful to Prof. J. P. Naik for his affectionate support and his valuable information in making this endeavor. I am grateful to Prof. A. K. Kini and all the faculty members who were joining hands in making this effort. Our beloved principal Dr. S. I. Bhat being the back bone this institution always enthuse us to go for innovative methods in teaching and learning process. Finally I am delighted with the earnest effort by my student editorial board members in this venture.

          We (editorial board members) are very glad if we would have got those who are appreciated our team work by asking or giving any kind of suggestions.

                                                                                    Chief Editor

                                        -Shri Ganesh S. Hegde, Hangarakanda

                                             Dept. of Chemistry, M.E.S., M.M.Arts&Science College, Sirsi.