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About SIGMATHS

SIGMATHS ASSOCIATION

SIGMATHS ASSOCIATION is the student association in Department of Mathematics formed with an intention to provide a platform to share the student's perspective on Mathematics &information on Career guidance for students.

Aim and objectives

  • Develop keen interest in Mathematics and help students to maintain high academic standards in Mathematics field.
  • Sharpen the focus on Applications of Mathematics in Engineering.
  • Platform for insightful logical thinking.
  • Career guidance for students.

Activities

'Best out of waste' competition - October 2019

The Department of Mathematics under the SIGMATHS Association conducted a 'Best out of waste' competition for the students of first and second year BE students on Saturday 26th October 2019 from 3pm to 5pm in the First Floor, Academic Block III. Many teams registered and participated in the competition. A variety of creative articles were made by the students with waste water bottles, ragged jeans, paper cups, paper tissues etc. The lot of physics theory was used to dispense water using waste water bottles. A bag was being prepared with ragged jeans. Decorative items were prepared by the teams. On the whole students participated enthusiastically. The Department of Mathematics thanks the management for giving us an opportunity to conduct an activity under the association. 

 

Hands-on 'Session on ORIGAMI'

The Department of Mathematics under the SIGMATHS Association conducted a hands-on 'Session on ORIGAMI' for the students of BE on Saturday 13 April 2019 from 2pm to 4pm in the Sophia Chamber, First Floor, Academic Block III. Dr Adelaide Saldanha, Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics, St Agnes College, Mangaluru was the Resource Person. She was assisted by her son Mr Prasad D'Sa who also took up a session on origami. Origami is an art of paper folding using the basic concepts of mathematics. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. These designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be of different colors, prints or pattes. The principles of origami are also used in stents, packaging and other engineering applications. Students actively took part in the session and prepared various models using mathematical techniques.

 

'Best out of waste' competition - March 2019

Sigmaths Association also conducted 'Best out of waste' competition during Tiara 2019 in March 2019. Students took part actively in the competition with good working models using waste recyclable materials. Dr Binu KG fom Mechanical department and Dr Yagneshwaran from Civil department helped in judging the event.

 

Mathematics: Informative Talk on “Good and service Tax and its impact on the Society”

To enhance the knowledge on Tax policies and GST and its features and impact on economy, an informative talk was arranged by the SIGMATHS Association, Department of Mathematics by Dr Therese Pereira, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce and Management of Dr. P. Dayananda Pai Sathish Pai Govement First Grade College, Mangaluru on March 16, 2018. 

The programme was held in Fr Fred Memorial Hall from 3.00pm to 5.00 pm. Along with the staff members of the department, approx. 140 students attended the programme.

Before the commencement of the talk, the students who scored the highest marks in the Aptitude test conducted by the association during the odd semester 2017 were honoured with a cash prize. Also the students who were the active members of the association during the time of Tiara were recognized with certificates of recognition.

Dr. Pereira in her talk explained the concepts of tax along with the various forms of tax such as- income tax, sales tax, corporate tax, service tax and so on. She also added that tax is a compulsory contribution to state revenue, lived by the govement on workers income and business profits or added to the cost of some good services and transactions.

She then spoke about the concept of GST and various type of GST like Central good and Service Tax(CGST), State  good and Service Tax(SGST), Integrated good and Service Tax(IGST), Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UGST)

Dr. Pereira ended her talk by giving the impact of GST on India. She added that GST is a biggest Tax reform in India with the Motto of “One Nation One Market One Tax"

At the end of the programme refreshment was served for all the participates.

The SIGMATHS Association, Department of Mathematics is grateful to the Management for all the support and encouragement rendered towards the success of the programme. 

 

Talk on "Good and service Tax and its impact on the Society"

To enhance the knowledge on Tax policies and GST and its features and impact on economy, an informative Talk on "Good and service Tax and its impact on the Society" was arranged by the SIGMATHS Association, Department of Mathematics by Dr Therese Pereira,  Assistant Professor, Department Of Commerce And Management of Dr. P. Dayananda Pai, Sathish Pai Govement First Grade College, Mangaluru on March 16, 2018.  The programme was held in Fr Fred Memorial Hall from 3.00pm to 5.00 pm. Along with the staff members of the department, approx. 140 students attended the programme.

Dr. Pereira in her talk explained the concepts of tax along with the various forms of tax such as-income tax, sales tax, corporate tax, service tax and so on. She also added that tax is a compulsory contribution to state revenue, lived by the govement on workers income and business profits or added to the cost of some good services and transactions. She then spoke about the concept of GST and various type of GST like Central good and Service Tax(CGST), State  good and Service Tax(SGST), Integrated good and Service Tax(IGST), Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UGST). Dr. Pereira ended her talk by giving the impact of GST on India. She added that GST is a biggest Tax reform in India with the Motto of "One Nation One Market One Tax". The SIGMATHS Association, Department of Mathematics is grateful to the Management for all the support and encouragement rendered towards the success of the programme.

 

Motivational talk on "Campus to Corporate Journey for next three years"

On May 6, 2017 the SIGMATHS association of the Department of Mathematics conducted a motivational talk for all the II Sem BE students on "Campus to Corporate Jouey for next three years" by Dr Rio D'souza, Vice Principal  and Ms Sangeetha Ferrao, Placement officer.

Ms Sangeetha Ferrao explained the following to the students: Success comes when preparation meets opportunity. Decision making either higher studies, take up a career, entrepreneur. Types of companies, IT or non IT, Students were requested to do more certification and explore their knowledge, Typical day at campus drive, what to do ,soft skills, positive attitude, confidence, presence of mind, communication skills, behavior. Dr. Rio D'souza showed TED talks, first video was about confidence, determination, smartness and positive attitude then impossible things are possible. 

 

Talk on 'Maths is Fun'

To Create the interest in Mathematics and its applications, an interesting fascinating  Talk on 'Maths is Fun' was arranged by the SIGMATHS Association, Department of Mathematics by Dr MR Arulalan, Assistant Professor, Department Of Electronics & Communication, NITK ,Mangaluru on 1ST October 2016 at 2:00pm. The talk was very inspiring and the students were happily taking tips from the speaker so that they can use them in their regular fields.

 

Talk on 'How to prepare for GATE Exams'

Sigmaths Association organized a talk on 'How to prepare for GATE Exams' by Mr Ananth Mallya on 17th October 2015.  The main objective of this talk was to help the students to pave their way towards gate preparation and to break the ice towards the exam. Ananth Mallya is an alumni of SJEC who cleared Gate, hence being a motivation for our students.

 

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