The major objective of the programme was to inspire the students to pursue scientific research at the highest level.
The GU-ALICE India outreach programme was organised by IQAC and the Department of Physics of Suren Das College, Hajo. Eminent Professor Bedanga Das Mohanty from National Institute of Science, Education and Research (INSA) who is a Bhatnagar Awardee, NASI Fellow, APS Fellow and an ALICE-India Spokesperson graced the Occassion as Resource Person & Speaker. Professor. Bhuddhadev Bhattacharjee, HoD, Department of Physiscs, Gauhati University graced the occassion as distinguished guest.
The programme started with lighting of the sacred lamp by Professor Mohanty folllowed by singing of the National Anthem. Dr. Hiranya Kumar Sarma, Principal, Suren Das College, Hajo gave the welcome speech. Professor Bhuddhadev Bhattacharjee gave a brief talk on the purpose of the GU-Alice India outreach programme through which he urged upon the students to take up research after their graduation. Prof Bedanga Das Mohanty gave a lengthy but enlightening speech through powerpoint presentation and face-toface interaction with students on the Nature of Atoms and how the scientists across the world have endeavoured to know the unknown universe through ALICE projects. This followed a brief interaction session. The meeting concluded with vote of thanks given by the host.
Prof. Mohanty also inaugurated the Wall Magazine Shrotaswani prepared by Women Studies Cell of Suren Das College, Hajo.
The programme was hosted by Ms. Jyotishmita Doley, Assistant professor in Physics, Suren Das College, Hajo. Earlier Sri Amar Das, Assistant Professor in Physics gave a brief introduction of the speaker, Prof. Bedanga Das Mohanty.