A) Project and Poster Competitions :
A poster competition for F.Y.B.Sc. and a project exhibition competition for all UG and PG students were organised by the Dept. of Physics on 11th October 2023. The topics for the poster competition were the Big Bang Theory, Ancient Indian Astronomy, Renewable Energy Sources-Biomass, and Physics in Sports. Students of T.Y.B.Sc. presented their projects on the topics of temperature sensors, the study of the layers of the sun, quantum computers, and lasers up to modern development.
A project-poster competition was conducted by the Department of Physics under the Science Association Activity of the college on 24th February 2024.
A poster competition for UG and PG students was conducted by the Department of Physics on 28th Jan 2025. The competition was inaugurated by Dr. Anjali Sardesai, Vice-Principal (Academics).
B) Quiz competition :
A quiz competition was conducted by the Department of Physics on 25th February 2023. The students of MSc (I), MSc (II) and T.Y. B.Sc. (Physics) participated in the competitions, comprising 10 teams in all.
C) Hands on training Workshop for students : LED bulb making workshop
The Department of Physics conducted a one-day workshop under Green Campus Initiative of the college on “Hands-on Training on Manufacturing Rechargeable LED Bulbs for UG and PG Students” in collaboration with Avience Scientific (LED Bulb Manufacturer), Pune & Science Association, Modern College, Shivajinagar, on 18th January 2023. According to the theme of this workshop, the importance of sustainable development of energy as well as energy saving have enlightened. In this workshop LED, PCB design, LED drivers, soldering, component fitting, illumination testing, etc., fundamental things were explained. In this workshop, 57 students actively participated and manufactured 57 rechargeable LED bulbs. The certificates were distributed at the hands of Principal Dr. R. S. Zunjarrao during the valedictory function.
D) Hands on training Workshop for students : Decorative LED string lights manufacturing workshop
The Department of Physics had organised a one-day business startup workshop on the making of decorative LED string lights in collaboration with Avience Scientific (LED bulb manufacturer), Pune, and the Science Association of Modern College Shivajinagar, Pune, on 29th August 2023. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Avinash Rokade, Founder Director, Avience Scientific, and Prof. S. S. Thengadi, Head, Department of Physics, MCASC. The main objective of the workshop was to make aspiring physicists acquainted with conceptual as well as practical knowledge. The idea of the workshop was to teach fundamentals of component fitting, testing and soldering along with startup ideas. In this workshop, 64 students actively participated and manufactured 64 LED string lights.
E) Virtual Lab Workshop :
The Department of Physics had organised a one-day workshop on Virtual Lab in two sessions. The first session was conducted on 7th Dec 2024, while the second one was on 12th and 13th February 2015. The workshop aimed to provide a virtual laboratory platform for students. The use of virtual labs facilitated students carrying out experiments which were otherwise difficult to set up in physical labs. Also different methods and experimental techniques with existing lab experiments were adopted. This widened the theoretical and experimental knowledge of students. This workshop is conducted every year.
F) Guest Lectures :
Various guest lectures were conducted by the Department of Physics every year. The lectures provided new inputs about the recent trends in physics and upcoming opportunities and developed interest among the students. Eminent speakers from various research institutes and departmental Alumni delivered the guest lectures. Speakers like Dr. Ranjit Hawaldar (C-MET, Pune), Dr. Ranjit Kashid (C-MET, Pune), Prof. Dr. P.B.Vidyasagar, Vice Chancellor, SRTM University, Nanded, Dr Arvind Shaligram, Registrar, SPPU, Prof. S.B. S.B.Ogale Former Head, Department of Physics, SPPU, Pune and Emeritus Professor from IISER, Pune, Dr Ranjeev Misra, Scientist, IUCAA, Pune, Dr.Anjali Kshirsagar, Former Head, Department of Physics, SPPU, Pune, Prof. C. V. Dharmadikari, Emeritus Professor from IISER, Pune, Dr.S.I.Patil, Professor and Ex Head, Department of Physics, SPPU, Pune, Prof. S. D. Dhole, Department of Physics, SPPU, Pune, Prof. M.A.More, Department of Physics, SPPU, Pune, Prof. Dr. S.R.Jadkar, Head, Department of Physics, SPPU, Pune, Prof. Dr. Vikas Mathe Head, Department of Electronic Science and Instrumentation, SPPU, Pune, Dr.Priyadarshani Karve, Director, Appropriate Rural Technological Institute (ARTI), Phaltan, Pune, Dr.Uday Tade, Scientist from ISRO, Pune, Mr. M. L. Soman, Head, Training Division, TATA MOTORS, Pune, Mr. Mayuresh Prabhune, Science Editor, Times Group, Pune, Mr. Asis Kumar Sarkar, Head, Manufacturing Engineering Suzlon Group, Pune, Mr. Hitesh Nanda, Asst. General Manager, R&D, Blade Technology, Suzlon Group, Pune, Prin.A.G.Gosavi and Prin. Dr. Beena Inamdar, Members of CEDA, Pune, Mr. Vijay Shirgurkar,Head, Business Development, PV Energy Experts, Pashan, Pune, Mr. Mutha, Managing Director,Vitronics Controls,Pune, Mr. Laxmikant Bind, Managing Director, Binix ElectroSystems, Pune, Mr. Pravin Rane Prop. Prowiz Systems, Pune, Dr.Avinash Rokade, Avience Scientific.Pune, Mr. Mandar Kulkarni, Mrs. Aditi Thakar, Mr. Kiran Wani (ARIES, Naninital), Industrial Experts.
G) NEP 2020 Week Celebration (Engaging activities Galore from 24th to 29th July, 2023 Across Maharashtra) :
Under the activity NEP 2020 WEEK CELEBRATION (Engaging activities galore from 24th to 29th July, 2023, across Maharashtra), a presentation of a documentary on NEP was shown in the Department of Physics on 29th July, 2023. It was prepared by IGNOU and was presented by Dr. Sudip Jha, SOS IGNOU. The documentary gave information and guidance for NEP 2020. The documentary was followed by a questioner. Around 35 students and staff members attended the event and submitted the questionnaire.
H) Visit of High school students :
Various school and junior college visits are arranged every year by the department to inculcate awareness among and to inspire students to pursue physics at a higher education level.
