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]]>The celebration started with the “Waste Collection Drive” held from 24th to 28th July 2023, at Mithibai College, Mumbai. The five-day drive encouraged participants to contribute to conservation by donating e-waste, plastic waste, and paper waste. Old earphones, smartphones, laptops, chargers, plastic bottles, bags, notebooks, and newspapers were among the items accepted. The School of Science partnered with GreenCiti, Recycle India Foundation, ReCircle, and Robin Hood Army.
Further, to promote a spirit of healthy competition and education, two exciting events were scheduled for the 27th and 28th of July: Kaun Banega Conservationist: a thrilling event that challenged participants’ conservation knowledge and awareness, and offered exciting cash prizes for the winners. For Sculpt ‘N’ Sprout, participants showcased their creativity by transforming plastic bottles into beautiful pots, promoting the theme “Conservation of Forests.”The event was sponsored by ZeroMiles Technologies Services Pvt. Ltd. and winners of Sculpt N Sprout and Kaun Banega Conservationist were awarded the ‘ZeroMiles World Nature Conservation Day Award.’ Additionally, the exhibition at Mithibai College foyer showcased various conservation projects and initiatives.
A generous contribution of 22 trash bags brimming with waste was made. The donated saplings found purpose in Sculpt N Sprout. Moreover, resourceful BSc Animation and VFX students crafted sculptures from plastic waste, while a DIY origami hat-making corner emerged from discarded newspapers. Among the victorious students in these contests were Khushi Jain, Rukeshree Rajput, Ananya Sukhtankar, Maitri Jhaveri, Neha Amin, Shachi Shirwadkar, Yashaswini Ajay, Mayuri Shelar, Yashika Papne and Sushrut Vartak.
Dr. Purvi Bhatt, I/C Dean, SDSOS, shared the highlights from the transformative week-long conservation endeavor. She said, “ At Sunandan Divatia School of Science, NMIMS Mumbai, we embrace the essence of World Nature Conservation Day, a momentous occasion that is observed every 28th of July. Our dedication to safeguarding the environment and fostering awareness about the preservation of our precious wildlife and plant life was exemplified through this week-long celebration. This vibrant week comprised four impactful events, each carefully designed to echo the urgent call for conservation. We harnessed plastic waste, transforming it into community assets – benches, bins, and stationery. Our tri-fold drive united GreenCiti for e-waste reforestation and Robin Hood Army for educational nourishment, echoing our commitment to holistic conservation. Embracing the spirit of inquiry and innovation, our school envisions a curriculum where ‘Research’ is not just a component, but the very essence. Through this, we nurture a reservoir of exceptional scientific minds.”
Students, faculty, staff from SDSOS and other SVKM institutes and NMIMS Schools were a part of these inspiring events and contributed to the noble cause of nature conservation.
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SVKM’s NMIMS Sunandan Divatia School of Science (SDSOS) developed a mask that ensures protection from airborne human pathogens. The technology is transferred for commercialization and marketing to Milton Group of Pharma Company Mumbai on 21st June 2021, in the presence of the Honorable Chancellor of NMIMS University, Shri. Amrishbhai Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Registrar of NMIMS University and Dean of SDSOS, NMIMS University.
In this pandemic outbreak of COVID -19 situation, wearing a face mask has become a basic a necessity in public places since the pathogen is widespread in the community. The large gatherings, public transport, offices, schools, and colleges are where chances of getting infected are very high. The regular masks protect from aerogel and large dust particles; however, they do not protect against most human pathogens. Considering the above facts and the pathogenicity of the virus, the Sunandan Divatia School of Science (SDSOS), NMIMS University, have developed a unique mask that more effective ensures protection against pathogens.
The unique mask is the brainchild of Dr. Neetin Desai, Dean, SVKM’s NMIMS Sunandan Divatia School of Science, along with his colleague Dr. Vrushali Joshi, Post-Doctoral Fellow at NMIMS Sunandan Divatia School of Science. The battery-operated mask is safe to use while using mobile or headphone. The mask developed is four-layered cotton with a metallic mesh, which acts as an electrical filter. During inhaling and exhaling, the pathogens coming in contact with the mask get neutralized instantly, ensuring complete protection to the user. The mask is reusable, self-sterilizing, and environment-friendly. The battery lasts for more than six months if used with proper care and is replaceable. Priced at ₹800-1000, the mask is available online. This mask replaces more than 240 regular masks reducing the environmental burden, and is thus eco-friendly.
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Prof. Sharda Sarode, Assistant Professor (Computer Science), Sunandan Divatia School of Science
Prof. Debasmita Mukherjee, Assistant Professor (Mathematics), Sunandan Divatia School of Science
Students : Janhavi Bagur, Sidhant Mankar and Anjana Ashokkumar
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