The Science Club

The Science Club (TSC SXC) of St. Xavier’s College is a new academic endeavour established on June 14th, 2024, committed to fostering scientific curiosity, exploration, and collaboration. It serves as a platform for students from different disciplines who are passionate about science to come together, helping each other grow and learn.

The club operates on principles of collective learning and team building. Members are encouraged to nurture curiosity and a scientific temperament while supporting one another in the process.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive community of students at St. Xavier's College, committed to exploring the marvels of science through a sense of inquiry, innovation, and collaboration.

We aim to ignite a lifelong passion for learning and equip students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills beyond the normal academic curriculum through club activities. We strive to instil a deep appreciation for the scientific method while fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among members.

Functions of TSC SXC:

Events and Activities

With the vision of the comprehensive development of students, The Science Club aims to organize events encompassing scholastic and pragmatic activities.

The Science Club will incorporate various Teams which will undertake diverse projects associated with specific fields. The field of projects that a certain Team shall deal with will be predefined with its establishment. Apart from these, Teams will conduct contests and competitions to encourage creative endeavours among the members. Teams will also periodically organize workshops or learning camps to enhance the skills of their members in their specific fields.

Teams and Events

The Science Club commits to encouraging scientific papers, articles, journals, case-studies, and analyses writing and will provide a platform for presentation and discussion over these works.

For holistic development, The Science Club aspires to organize seminars, conferences, webinars, TED talks, career counselling camps, as well as any other activity that may align with this goal.

Benefits of joining The Science Club

1. Enhanced Learning: The Science Club will provide opportunities for discussions, seminars, exhibitions, and many such events which can complement classroom learning and deepen the understanding of classroom concepts.
2. Skill Development: Participation in Club activities from various scientific domains can improve critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
3. Exploration of Interests: Students can explore various branches of science beyond the academic curriculum, helping them discover new passions and counselling them to choose their career paths.
4. Networking: The Club can facilitate interaction between students, faculty, and professionals in the field, fostering valuable connections for future career opportunities or collaborations.
5. Research Opportunities: The Club can provide a platform for students to engage in research projects, present papers at conferences, or publish in journals. It can create a sense of scientific aptitude in students.
6. Leadership Development: Involvement in club activities offers opportunities for leadership roles, allowing students to develop organizational, communication, and management skills, which will help students in every aspect of their professional life.

Who can join?

Membership is open to all students enrolled in the St. Xavier's College, but preference will be given to the Bachelor of Science students. Academic excellence in science subjects is preferred but not mandatory.

Dr. Swarat Chaudhuri
Associate Professor
Department of Physics, SXC Ranchi

Founder and Co-Founder:

•   Kaushik Prakash, B.Sc. Physics 2021-24 Founder and President in the tenure of 2023-24.
•   Pratham Gupta, B. Sc. Physics 2021-24 Co-Founder and Vice President in the tenure of 2023-24.

Board of Governors (2024-25):

S. No.	Student's Name	Designation	Department/Course/Session
1	Prem Kumar Gaurav	President	B.Sc. Physics (2022-26)
2	Preeti Kanodia	Secretary	B.Sc. Statistics (2023-27)
3	Vishnu Nath Pandey	Treasurer	B.Sc. Physics (2022-26)
4	Eliza Roy	Vocational Service Executive	B.Sc. Physics (2022-26)

The Science Club Activities Report

Month	Training, Event or Activity Title	Report
November 2024	General Meeting, Election Awareness Drive, Jharkhand Foundation Day, Collaboration Meet with Team Aagaaz, Fibonacci Day	View
October 2024	Interview Session, Publication of List, General Meeting & Orientation, Tech Gyan, Internation Mole Day Celebration, Web Dev, Research Paper Submission	View
September 2024	General Meeting, Recruitment Interview, Involvement in Treasure Hunt organized by the Empyrean Club, Model and Simulation to show how Megnetotactic bacteria can become useful, Announcement of BoGs members, Letterhead Exchange	View
August 2024	General Meeting, Reel Making Competition, DSHC (Do Shadows Have Color?), Recruitment Banner Meeting	View
June-July 2024	Orientation cum General Meeting, Tech Expo, RASTE - A talk with Seniors	View