The Department of Physics at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a week-long Faculty Development Programme which was inaugurated on 24th May 2023. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy graced the event as the chief guest for the programme titled 'Phenomena in Physics: How Things Work!'. Prof. Tripathy lauded the significance of skill development programmes and emphasized the importance of teachers transforming chances into choices. He highlighted that in today's era, there is no substitute for learning even for a teacher and those who are lifelong learners are successful individuals. He asserted that such training programmes provide a platform for teachers to enhance their teaching styles, presentation skills, and expand their knowledge base.
Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy presided over the inaugural ceremony, while IQAC Director Prof. M. Himabindu shed light on the role of physics in understanding the natural processes. Professor Naresh Chandra Mishra, renowned physicist from Utkal University, participated as the keynote speaker and encouraged faculty members to adopt a questioning approach and move beyond traditional beliefs. He emphasized that one of the main objectives of education is to pass on acquired knowledge to students and future generations.
Prof. H. N. Thatoi, the Coordinator of the IDP, expressed the opinion that the programme has fostered educational exchange between the University and faculty members from various colleges across Odisha. The introduction of the guest and the welcome address were delivered by Dr. Priyadharsini Sangammitra Sahu, Associate Professor of Physics and Coordinator. Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Sahu, Assistant Professor of Physics, proposed the vote of thanks. The coordination of the programme was aided by Departmental Professor Dr. Susmita Kar, Head of Department Dr. Indrajit Naik, Associate Professor Dr. Pravanjan Mallik, and Lab Assistant Dr. Shrikrishna Mohanta.
A total of forty-six faculty members from various colleges and universities in Odisha participated in this programme, contributing to its success.
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