In the glorious month of victory of Bangladesh, the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), in association with AIUB Computer Club (ACC), arranged a “Science Poster Contest” on December 8, 2022. The purpose of the program was to bring out students' creative expression, stimulate their thinking processes, and acquaint them with scientific and scholastic trends.
The program was inaugurated by Mr. Mashiour Rahman, honourable Associate Dean (FST), AIUB in the morning hour. The Poster session was then open to all. Total 53 posters were presented by the students who are enrolled in different physics courses in the Fall 2022-23 semester. Every single poster was evaluated by the experts and faculty members of Department of Physics. During the contest the students received effective feedback, shared opinions, thoughts, and gathered knowledge for future directions.
Dr. Farzana Sabeth, from the Department of physics was the convener of the organizing committee of the “Science Poster Contest”. Ms. Nusrat Jahan, from Physics Department, supervised the student volunteers in decorating the whole event with a creative approach. Ms. Rutaba Jania, and Ms. Israt Kabir, from the department anchored the award ceremony and the cultural fest, while all the faculty members of Department worked together, judged the posters, and provided necessary technical support to make the event successful.
Dr. Mohammed Nazrul Islam Khan, General Secretary, Bangladesh Physical Society, Editor and Chief Scientific Officer (Material Science Division), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, adorned the closing and prize giving ceremony as the Chief Guest. He personally appreciated the passion and the enthusiasm of the participants and gave emphasis on nurturing scientific research activities among the students for the sustainable development of the country in his speech. The honourable Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, encouraged the participants and delivered an engaging welcome speech. The honorable special guest, Professor Dr. Dip Nandi, Director of FST, acquainted the audience with a short overview of the whole program. Professor Dr. A B M Siddique Hossain, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, were also present as Special Guest and delivered a very persuasive speech.
A total of 6 best posters (3 from each category and total 30 participants) were awarded with crests, certificates, T shirts and gifts and all the contestants got the certificate of appreciation.
A mindful cultural event, to celebrate the victory day 2022, was held with the participation of students and the teachers of the Department of Physics. The program concluded with the closing speech and the vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Humayra Ferdous, Head in charge, Department of Physics. Dr. Humayra expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Guests for adorning the event with their presence. She narrated the necessity of Science Poster contest and acknowledged the contributions of all behind the event. She also thanked the sponsors of the events Sara Lifestyles, Rangs Limited, Adury Apparels-Thermax Group and Marina Trading Company for their kind support.