Science Club
LICET Science Club
About the Club
The LICET Science Club is a vibrant student-led platform dedicated to nurturing scientific curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning among engineering students. The Club primarily engages first-year students, helping them transition smoothly from school to college life while fostering a strong scientific temper and collaborative learning culture.
The Club serves as a forum where students explore scientific concepts beyond the classroom, interact with researchers and industry experts, participate in technical and academic activities, and develop communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Through lectures, mentorship, visits to scientific institutions, collaborative projects and technical competitions, the Science Club inspires students to become informed, innovative, and socially responsible engineers.
Vision
To cultivate a vibrant community of scientifically minded students who are driven by curiosity, innovation, critical thinking, and with a commitment to lifelong learning.
Mission
- To promote scientific temper and inquiry among students.
- To provide opportunities for academic enrichment beyond the curriculum.
- To encourage participation in scientific, technical, and innovation-oriented activities.
- To develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through collaborative learning.
- To connect students with researchers, professionals, and scientific institutions.
- To foster innovation and problem-solving through technical competitions.
Major Activities and Programmes
Weekly Science Club Sessions
- Discussions on emerging scientific developments.
- Student presentations and technical demonstrations.
- Science awareness programmes.
- Scientific debates and interactions.
Science Lectures and Guest Talks
The Club organizes lectures by distinguished scientists, academicians, and industry experts on contemporary scientific topics and career opportunities.
NPTEL Learning Initiative
Students are encouraged to complete NPTEL certification courses to strengthen their academic foundations and gain industry-relevant knowledge.
Scientific Institution Visits
- Research laboratories and institutions.
- Science museums and libraries.
- Planetariums and science centres.
Competitions and Innovation Activities
- Science quizzes and essay competitions.
- Poster presentations and innovation contests.
- Hackathons and technical challenges.
Scientific Communication Programmes
- Present scientific topics.
- Review popular science books.
- Conduct seminars and poster sessions.
Achievements of Science Club Members 2025 -2026
NPTEL Certifications
| Sl No | Course Title and Duration | Duration | Month and Year | Club Member | Score (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerospace Structural Analysis | 8 weeks | Feb-Apr 2025 | Krishna PMK | 52 |
| 2 | Engineering Mathematics – I | 12 weeks | July-Oct 2025 | Krishna PMK | 61 |
| 3 | Introduction to Internet of Things | 12 weeks | July-Oct 2025 | Mohanraj A | 80 |
| 4 | Jan-Apr 2026 | Mary Nikitha M | 78 | ||
| 5 | The Joy of Computing | 12 weeks | July-Oct 2025 | Adhi | 88 |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence, Law and Justice | 8 weeks | Aug-Oct 2025 | Arockia Mithuna Nimso N | 81 |
| 7 | Data Analytics with Python | 12 weeks | Jan-Apr 2026 | P Blamer Collins | 70 |
| 8 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 12 weeks | Jan-Apr 2026 | Abisha Rose S | 64 |
| 9 | David A | 53 | |||
| 10 | Harsha Vardhana Raj P | 54 | |||
| 11 | Jesuran Simeon Moses Daniel James | 63 | |||
| 12 | Mohanraj A | 81 | |||
| 13 | Monika G | 60 | |||
| 14 | Ruthra P | 64 | |||
| 15 | Sahana C K | 64 | |||
| 16 | Sajin P | 75 | |||
| 17 | Sharin Macreena N L | 69 | |||
| 18 | Siddarth Karthick M | 54 | |||
| 19 | Tharun B S | 76 |
LICETRONICLES Article
| Sl No | Article Title | Publication Month & Year | Author Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physiology Nobel Prize 2025 | October 2025 | Jesuran Simeon Moses Daniel James |
Technical Competition
| Harsha Vardhana Raj P and team won third prize in IGNITE 2026 Project Expo and Idea Pitch Competition organised by St. Joseph College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, Chennai. |
NPTEL Certificates of Club Members
NPTEL Certificates – Advanced Engineering Mathematics : Jan-Apr 2026
Highlights of Science Club Events : 2025 -2026
Celebration of National Science Day 2026
On 24th February 2026, LICET Science Club in association with the Department of Science and Humanities, organized an Invited Lecture to celebrate the National Science Day 2026, in the LICET auditorium (G01) . The lecture delivered by Dr. Siddharth Dhomkar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He presented an engaging talk titled “Schrödinger’s Cat & A Journey into Quantum Physics.”
National Science Day 2026 Invited Lecture Announcement
Dr. Siddharth Dhomkar Delivering the talk “Schrödinger’s Cat & A Journey into Quantum Physics.” 24th February, 2026.
Rev. Fr. Justine SJ Felicitating Dr. Dhomkar
Rev. Fr. Albert William SJ Felicitating Dr. Dhomkar
Screening “October Sky”
On Jan 8, 2026, Science Club screened the movie “October Sky” in Room F11. The movie tells the inspiring real story of how a small group of high school students from rural West Virginia won the National Science Fair in 1960 by building a series of rockets from the scratch.
LICET Science Club members watching October Sky.
Guest Lecture and Investiture Ceremony
On 6th November 2025, LICET Science Club organised a guest lecture titled “Bioinformatics for Engineers” on 6th November 2025 in the LICET auditorium (G01). The talk was delivered by Dr. J. Ashok Kumar, Senior Scientist, Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai. Dr. Ashok Kumar gave an accessible introduction to Bioinformatics and followed it up with its applications in genomic research. He also explained the ways and means for Engineering students to learn Bioinformatics and develop it into a career option.
The guest lecture was followed by the Investiture Ceremony of the Science Club Office-Bearers and media team, during which the Students Officials and Media Team of the Club were announced and badges distributed.
The new logo of LICET Science Club was unveiled during the event. The logo was selected through a College wide design competition in which the selected design was done by Ms Juanita Grace Singh, 4th year CSE. For her contribution, Ms. Juanita was felicitated during the event.
Bioinformatics for Engineers Lecture & Investiture Ceremony : Announcement
Bioinformatics for Engineers Lecture & Investiture Ceremony : Programme Schedule
Dr. Ashok Kumar speaking on “Bioinformatics for Engineers”
Rev. Fr. Justin SJ Felicitating Dr. Ashok Kumar.
Science Club Student Office Bearers and Media Team with Dr Ashok Kumar and Teachers from the department of Science and Humanities
Ms. Juanita receiving a certificate and memento for designing Science Club Logo
Popular Science Lecture on Chemistry Nobel Prize 2025 in Anna Centenary Library
On 1st November 2025, Club members attended the popular science lecture on Chemistry Nobel Prize 2025 organised by Tamil Nadu Science Forum (TNSF) in Anna Centenary Library, Kotturpuram.
Mr. Krishna PM, Science Club Secretary, receiving a winning prize in Nobel prize Prediction Competition conducted by TNSF in Anna Centenary Library.
LICET Science Club Members at the Anna Centenary Library after attending lecture on Chemistry Nobel Prize 2025 by TNSF -1st Nov 2025.
Popular Science Lecture on Chemistry Nobel Prize 2025 in Anna Centenary Library and visit to Periyar Science and Technology Centre
On 25th October 2025, Club members attended the popular science lecture on Physics Nobel Prize 2025 organised by Tamil Nadu Science Forum in Anna Centenary Library. After the lecture, the Club members explored the nearby Periyar Science and Technology Centre and watched a Sky Show in BM Birla Planetarium.
Visit to Anna Centenary Library to attend a popular science lecture on Physics Nobel Prize 2025 organised by Tamil Nadu Science Forum – 25th October, 2025.
Visiting Periyar Science and Technology Centre, 25th October, 2025.
Highlights of Science Club Events : 2024 -2025
“ELEMENTIA 2025” – Annual Science Quiz
On 24th April 2025, LICET Science Club organized “ELEMENTIA 2025” from 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM at the GO1 Auditorium in Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology. This interdisciplinary science and innovation event was conducted exclusively for first-year students from all departments, providing them with a platform to test their scientific knowledge through engaging activities, discussions, and collaborative learning experiences.
With an impressive 134 registered participants, ELEMENTIA 2025 saw enthusiastic participation from first-year students across all departments. The structured rounds ensured continuous engagement, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and active collaboration.
After seven rounds, ELEMENTIA 2025 concluded with three winning teams, who showcased exceptional knowledge, problem-solving, and teamwork.
ELEMENTIA 2025 had rapid-fire Q&A, team discussions, and problem-solving exercises.
ELEMENTIA 2025 in progress
Demonstration of “Warehouse Drone” project
On 13th March 2025 (3.10-4.00 pm, Fab Lab) Joel Siby (final year ECE) and C. Vineet Jonathan (second year CSE) demonstrated their warehouse drone project which was selected for the final stage of the IIT Mumbai’s e-yantra competition. (The team went on to win the championship in the competition). They explained the project from its early stages to the current stage explaining the engineering concepts, challenges, technical details using power point presentation and live demonstrations. Both the senior students explained every aspect of undertaking such a project which in turn would be very useful for club members to carry out project on their own.
Joel Siby Explaining the details of warehouse drone project to Science Club members in LICET Fab Lab
Joel and Jonathan – warehouse drone project
Celebration of National Science day 2025
On 27th Feb 2025, quiz on pre-1947 Indian Science was conducted. All the students enthusiastically participated in the quiz. Students also prepared attractive and informative posters on the subject which where displayed in College lobby on the Feb 28th, the National Science Day.
First prize winning Poster – National Science Day 2025 Celebration
National Science Day 2025 Poster – 2nd Prize
Past Events
“Demystifying the CheMYSTERY”
On 15th May, 2024, “Demystifying the CheMYSTERY” – a programme focussed on simplifying complex chemistry topics into easy to follow demonstrations. The program began with the introduction of the event and picking of lots for the order of presentation by the teams. 4 departments had participated in the event. Each team was given 7 minutes to present their topics in the most innovative way. The teams displayed a good presentation but only one team presented it in a very unique manner through a skit. There were nearly 30 participants in the event and a number of spectators.
“Demystifying the CheMYSTERY”
“Demystifying the CheMYSTERY” – Session in progress
“Connexions”
On 6th March, 2024, “Connexions” – an engaging educational event based on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, was organised by the Club. The Connexions Game, engaged the participants in a unique challenge that required them to establish links between seemingly unrelated concepts.
“Connexions” – Rules Explained
“Connexions” – Announcement of Results
Physics Quizes
on 22nd March, 2024, a specialized quiz titled “Classical and Modern Physics” aimed to assess participants’ knowledge of the significant milestones, breakthroughs, and key figures in the field of Classical and Modern Physics was held in F11 – Smart Room.
on 19th July, 2023, LICET Science Club held a quiz on “Semiconductor Engineering – History and Physics” to test the students awareness and knowledge of historical developments in Semiconductor Industry and the Physics discoveries which made possible the progress in this branch of Engineering. Venue: F11 – Smart Room.
“Classical and Modern Physics” Quiz Session
“Semiconductor Engineering – History and Physics ” Quiz Session
