Botany Exhibition

Event Overview

On November 12, 2024, the Botany Department successfully organized an exhibition at 2 PM in the Botany Lab, featuring the collective efforts of students from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years. This exhibition showcased an array of creative models, flex charts, and presentations, all cantered on topics from their syllabus.

Objectives

1. To encourage students to deepen their understanding of botany topics through visual and interactive learning.
2. To develop students’ presentation skills by allowing them to explain complex concepts concisely.
3. To foster teamwork and collaboration across different year groups, promoting a supportive academic environment.

Participants and Contributions

Students Involved:

From every year, student group actively participated, students have selected topics from their curriculum and prepared detailed flex charts or models. Students exhibited notable enthusiasm in explaining their projects, connecting theory with practical understanding.

Faculty Involved:

• Head of Department: Prof. Shakira Ansari
• Assistant Faculty: Prof. Varsha Shah & Miss Sakshi Jadhav
• Helping Hand: Shree Lakshman Jadhav

Faculty members from the Botany Department guided students in selection of their topic, offering support during modal and charts preparations. Their active engagement and feedback on presentation day inspired students to strive for excellence.

Event Highlights

Students presented Total 25 presentations in form of 12 models and 13 flex charts on a wide variety of topics, including plant physiology, genetic studies, environmental botany, and ecological dynamics. The exhibits demonstrated their commitment and ability to apply theoretical knowledge,
transforming the Botany Lab into a hub of discovery and learning.

Outcomes

• Deeper Topic Understanding: Students connected theory with practical application, strengthening their grasp on botany concepts.
• Enhanced Communication Skills: Presentations improved students’ ability to clearly and confidently convey scientific information.
• Active Learning Promotion: The hands-on approach encouraged critical thinking and curiosity, moving beyond passive learning.
• Teamwork and Peer Learning: Collaborative efforts across year groups fostered peer insights and a supportive academic environment.
• Boosted Confidence and Initiative: Preparing and presenting boosted students’ confidence and motivated independent learning.

The exhibition fostered a stronger sense of academic community within the Botany Department.

Conclusion:

The exhibition concluded with an appreciation ceremony where faculty members commended the students’ efforts and creativity. The event successfully met its objectives, bridging classroom learning with practical applications. It stands as a testament to the department’s commitment to fostering an engaging, supportive, and academically enriching environment for our students.

Thank You
Regards
Department Of Botan