Seminar on ‘Scope of Biotechnology’ (VVA Snr. Sec. Section)
As an initiative of career guidance cell, the students of Class XIIB, Senior Secondary Section Vidya Vikas Academy took part in a Seminar on ‘Scope of Biotechnology’ conducted by Mrs. Madhavi Motankar, FSAB, Asst. Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Smt.Parvatibai Chowgule College.
The main aim of the seminar was to debunk the common notion that “Biotechnology has no scope in India”. Mrs. Motankar, over the course of the talk, explained the various fields of interest one can choose from in Biotechnology.She gave a very in depth description of what the field actually consists of and spoke about its contributions to human welfare. She made the students understand the need to keep their options open and not assume that they will get admission into the professional course of their choice.
The students were very interactive, having learnt the basics of Biotechnology as part of the curriculum and were eager to ask for more details on how they could make Biotechnology their career option.
Towards the end, Mrs. Motankar gave a list of career options in Biotechnology and named a few prestigious institutes for professional degrees and job opportunities. She ended the seminar by inviting the students to attend an exhibition in the Biotech department at Chowgule’s.
The students are sure to add Biotechnology in their list of career options thanks to Mrs. Motankar’s lovely presentation.
Report by Chelsea Joseph