Over 30 science models exhibited at St. Aloysius PU College

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Second-year PU students Joel Jeremiah, Joshua Thomas and Mackton Mendonca of St. Aloysius PU College demonstrate the ‘Stratos Sovereign Engine’ portal at the ‘Genesis 2026’ science model competition at the college. The model was among 130 displayed at the competition, which concluded on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Raghava M.

To help prospective investors make an informed choice about stocks for long-term investment, a team of second-year PU computer science students, comprising Joel Jeremiah, Joshua Thomas and Mackton Mendonca of St. Aloysius PU College, designed the ‘Stratos Sovereign Engine’ portal.

Another team, comprising Siara Anola Dsouza and Riona Vevina Dsouza, designed a prototype of an ‘Auto Clinical Dustbin’, which opens on activation of a sensor and closes after a few seconds once filled with waste.

Second-year PU students Sonal Ria Sequira and Zubaida Zia have designed a prototype of a ‘Hydraulic Robotic Arm’.

They were among over 130 science models developed by 700 students from the first and second year PU courses, displayed at the two-day ‘Genesis 2026’ science model competition and exhibition for college students organised by St. Aloysius PU College at Loyola Hall. The two-day event concluded on Wednesday, August 19.

In a press note, the college said the models were on themes such as water and environment, human health and biology, electronics and automation, computer science and smart technology, mathematics, data and statistics, energy and innovation, physics and applied science, and sustainable living and smart society.

Among the models exhibited were ‘Code in the Sole’, wherein assistive technology is used to design a smart shoe for people with visual impairment; ‘Trauma Seal’, a six-layer emergency wound-care patch to seal wounds and promote clotting; and models such as ‘Hydroponic Farming System’, ‘Smart Rooftop Garden’ and ‘Smart Eco Village’.

Models such as ‘Li-Fi for Life’, showing the use of LED light to transmit data; ‘Footstep Power Generation Using Piezoelectric Discs’; ‘Waste Heat to Electricity’; and ‘Smart Classroom Energy Generation System’ attracted the attention of visitors.

Appreciating the work of the participants, Principal Clifford Sequeira emphasised the importance of scientific inquiry, critical thinking and innovation in shaping the future in his address to students on Tuesday.

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