Mysuru:  The Department of Physics, MMK&SDM Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Mysuru, is hosting a one-day State-level Workshop on ‘Role of Physics is Earth Science’ on Dec.20 at the College auditorium in Krishnamurthypuram.

The workshop will provide an insight into how knowledge of Physics is applied to locate mineral, groundwater and heat deposits that we can extract for economic value. It also aims to kindle interest among students to build a career in the field of Geophysics.

The workshop will be  inaugurated at 10 am by Prof. P. Venkataramaiah, former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University, who will also deliver the keynote address.  College Principal Prof. Sainath Malligemadu will preside.

The inauguration will be followed by three technical sessions to be addressed by Dr. L. Maheshbilwa, former  Professor, Department of Studies in Earth Science, Manasagangothri; Dr. Basavaraj Hatti, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Geology, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari and Alec Lobo, Exploration Geologist, National and International Level.

For details, contact Workshop Convener N. Bharathi, Associate Professor, on Mob:  98800-02590.

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