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F atima Bibi from Government Girls Degree College, Manki, Swabi, has prepared a model of bio floc, an innovative and sustainable aquaculture method that uses beneficial microorganisms to enhance water quality, improve fish growth and reduce feed cost. She says that by using the model, farmers can achieve good fish productivity in a limited space. People and students are participating in science, IT and art exhibitions at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa public colleges, an initiative recently launched by the provincial government.
Students of science, IT and arts groups are showcasing their cost-efficient science models and artwork. Khatm-ul Nisa is a student at Government Post-Graduate College in Swabi. She is a student of seventh semester at the Pashto Department.
In the exhibition, she has established a stall where she promotes traditional and organic Pakhtun food. Speaking to The News on Sunday she says, “the new generation is more inclined towards fast foods. At this exhibition, we are promoting our traditional and cultural food.
We are promoting traditional Pashtun foods and intend to keep them alive for the new generation. Our group has prepared saag , buttermilk, crispy corn flatbread and qahwa . These traditional foods and drinks are on the verge of fading from our society,” she says.
18 college students, boys as well as girls, participated in the one-day exhibition where the students presented models of science, agriculture, energy, environment and arts projects. Abid Ali, a teacher from Government College, Swabi, says such exhibitions highlight the importance of applied sciences in our lives. It is also a learning opportunity for the students to use their knowledge of science in daily lives.
In Government Post Graduate Jahanzeb College, at least 20 public college students of various departments from Swat and Shangla districts showcased their work in the exhibitions. Sayed Salwa presented her paintings at one of the stalls. She likes to draw natural subjects.
“My family encouraged me to pursue a career in painting. At the exhibition, people liked my oil painting,” she says. Faris Iqbal, a student from Swat, presented an AI supported robot.
“The robot operates on prompts. It greets visitors at our stall,” says Salam, “It also sings a song. We are working on other commands,” he says.
The exhibitions were planned at the Joint Management Council, a cluster of colleges of the same district, sometimes comprising two districts. The exhibitions have been arranged by 20 JMCs across the province, overseeing 208 BS colleges. The participants included several other colleges.
“These educational exhibitions are crucial as they provide a unique platform for students to present their work to the public and educationists alike.” Prof Fareed Ullah Shah, who heads the colleges directorate in the Education Department, says the main objective of the Science and Arts Exhibition is to give students exposure and learning opportunities. “T hey can showcase their academic and creative achievements at the college level.
” He says such initiatives also foster a competitive environment and encourage personal and professional growth. “The exhibitions could bridge the gap between academia and industry by identifying areas for collaboration,” he says. Fareed says the final exhibition will be orgnaised after the on-going BS examinations.
“After the examinations, a provincial-level event will feature winners from the JMC-level exhibitions. Students have participated with great enthusiasm, demonstrating creativity and innovation,” he says. Fareed says at JMC Peshawar alone, 230 science and arts models were presented by the students, showcasing a high level of engagement.
More than 2,000 people visited the exhibition. Across the province, students actively displayed their projects, models and artwork, highlighting their academic skills and creative abilities, he says. He says these events will raise awareness and motivation levels among the students.
The exhibitions inspired students to pursue careers in conventional, emerging and interdisciplinary fields, including social sciences and arts. College administrations are encouraged to organise similar events regularly to sustain this momentum. During the exhibitions, it was proposed that representatives from the IT and industrial sectors be invited to such events to discuss internships and career opportunities with the students.
Advisor to Chief Minister on Information Barrister Dr Muhammad Ali Saif commended the efforts of the students showcasing their talents, innovative models. He said such events foster interaction and understanding among students by allowing them to share ideas and concepts across various disciplines. “Such exhibitions are crucial.
They provide a unique platform for students to present their work to the public and educationists alike.” He said the provincial government was committed to facilitating students and helping them showcase their creative ideas at national-level exhibitions. The writer is a multimedia producer.
He tweets @daudpasaney.
