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SPARC – An Intercollegiate Fest:

The Department of Physical Sciences organized SPARC 2K25 – Inter Collegiate Fest on 5th December, 2025 at the college campus with the theme “Igniting Minds, Powering Knowledge.” The fest received an overwhelming response from Intermediate, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate students, with over 450 participants from 41 institutions, reflecting its wide outreach and success. The Inaugural Session was graced by the Principal, Sr. Dr. Velangini Kumari, and the Chief Guest, Dr. P. Chandra Shekar, Technical Director, whose addresses inspired the students and highlighted the importance of academic excellence and innovation. The fest featured a blend of formal, informal, and online events that encouraged analytical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and leadership. Food stalls and fun games further enriched the festive atmosphere. Faculty members and student coordinators ensured the smooth conduct of all the competitions. The fest concluded with the Valedictory Program, graced by Mr. Noel Sean, Rapper, along with Special Guests Ms. Kamakshi Aggarwal, Entrepreneur and TED X Speaker, and Mr. B. Shiva Prasad, Producer and Director. The dignitaries appreciated the efforts of the organizers and encouraged students to continue striving for excellence. Winners of various competitions were awarded certificates and prizes in recognition of their achievements.

Interdisciplinary Activity:

As part of interdisciplinary activity department of Statistics organized an event named Fun with Statistics on 17 ^th February, 2024 to II BBA students. Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, department of Statistics has explained the importance of statistics in decision making with real life examples. On this event the department conducted STATABOLA (Statistics Tambola) and DRAW ME competitions to the students. P.Akshitha (B-Sec) and A.Pavani (A-Sec) won the game

Extension Activity:

The departments of Statistics and Telugu celebrated National Girl Child Day on 24.01.2025 at Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutional Society School & College Uppal (Nacharam), Hyderabad. Two faculty members from the departments and 25 students from B.Sc & B.Com were involved in this event. There are 500 students in the Institution. The students of B.Sc have taught some self defence techniques and the students of B.Com have performed skit to raise awareness about the importance of Girl Child Empowerment. Also the club organised Essay Writing and Elocution competitions to the children. 9 students were participated in Essay Writing competition and 2 students were participated in Elocution competition. The Winners of two competitions were given prizes.

Outreach Programme:

The department of Statistics through STRATA CLUB celebrated Raksha Bandhan on 19.08.2024 at Ashrita foundation located at Secunderabad, Hyderabad. One faculty from the department and 10 students from B.Sc (M.S.Cs and M.S.Ds) involved in this event. There are 30 children in the foundation, our students tied Rakhi and the children enjoyed the day by singing songs and dancing. The club distributed fruits, Chocolates and biscuits to the children.

Dash Board Design off Creation Competition:

Department of Statistics in collaboration with St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulum and Aquinas College, Cochin organized Dash Board Design off – Online Data analysis and Dashboard Creation Competition for UG students on 19 ^th February, 2024. A Total of 18 teams consisting 36 students from various colleges participated in this competition. All the students were given a participation certificate and the winners were awarded with cash prize.

Faculty as Resource Person:

Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, Department of Statistics was invited as a resource person for a one day Workshop on ANOVA organized by the Department of Management, Avinash College of Commerce, LB Nagar, Hyderabad on 31st, July, 2025.

Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, Department of Statistics was invited as a resource person for a one day Workshop on ANOVA organized by the Department of Management, Avinash College of Commerce, LB Nagar, Hyderabad on 31st, July, 2025

Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, Department of Statistics delivered lecture on Dynamic Programming problems to II M.Sc –Mathematics with computer Science students on 13 ^th February, 2025 at St. Pious X Degree & PG College for women, Nacharam, Hyderabad.

Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, Department of Statistics was invited as guest speaker to deliver a lecture on Statistical Data Analysis to final year B.Com students at Avinash College of Commerce, LB Nagar, Hyderabad on 20 th April, 2024.

FDP Organized:

Department of Statistics organized “One Week National FDP on Multivariate Analysis Techniques using R Programming” during 11 th to 16 th March, 2024 in collaboration with Department of Statistics, St.Ann’s College for Women, Mehdipatnam in online mode. 39 faculty members from various colleges in different states were attended. The FDP was successful in equipping participants with knowledge, skills and resources needed to enhance their teaching effectively.

National Statistics Day:

The Department of Statistics celebrated National Statistics Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prof.P.C.Mahalanobis, Father of Indian Statistics on 09.07.2025 in the auditorium at 02:00pm. I, II & III B.Sc (MSCS & MSDS) students participated in this event. Theme of National Statistics Day 2025: 75 Years of National Sample Survey  Farheen of III B.Sc(M.S.Cs) highlighted the contributions made by Prof.P.C.Mahalnobis and the Role of Statistics in Real-life.  The event featured engaging competitions blending statistical concepts with fun and creativity. Students showcased their analytical thinking, presentation, and communication skills. The atmosphere was vibrant and promoted team spirit and curiosity among participants. As a token of appreciation and encouragement, the department has given prizes to the winners.

Department of Statistics celebrates National Statistics Day every year on 29th June to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prof.PC. Mahalanobis father of Indian Statistics

Ice Breaking Session:

The department of Statistics and Mathematics arranged an Ice-breaking session to facilitate the interaction between UG first year students and seniors, helping fresher’s transition smoothly into college life. The Ice-Breaking session began with a warm welcome from the faculty, followed by an introduction about departments, faculty members and seniors. The first year students were then encouraged to introduce themselves, sharing their names, interests and expectations from the college experience. The juniors participated in various games like memory game, Q&A session and Tongue twister game. Seniors shared valuable tips on time management, goal setting, balancing academics and college resources.

Faculty Centric Activities:

Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, Department of Statistics attended Explore-Leadership development program for Mid-Career roles in Academia organized by Chirst University Higher Education Leadership Institute, Bangalore during 6-8 November, 2025.

Mra.K.Ramya, Faculty, department of statistics attended One day Faculty Development Program on “Trends in Teaching Statistics at UG Level” held on 3 rd August, 2024 at Department of Statistics, University College of Science, OU, Hyderabad.

Mrs.K.Ramya, Faculty, department of statistics has completed “Online NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme” under Malavia Mission Teacher Training Programme of UGC organized by MMTTC, Osmania University, Hyderabad during 20 ^th – 29 ^{th August, 2024 and obtained Grade “A” in assessment test.}

Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, department of statistics has completed “Online Short Term Course on ICT Tools” under Malavia Mission Teacher Training Programme of UGC organized by MMTTC, Osmania University, Hyderabad during 24 th – 30 th September, 2024 and obtained Grade “A+” in assessment test.

Mrs.K.Ramya, Faculty, department of statistics attended three day Faculty Development Program on “Harnessing the Power of Data” organized by Department of Statistics, Aurora Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, during 26^th- 28^th November,2024.

Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, department of statistics attended 5-Day Faculty Development Program from 03.02.2025 to 07.02.2025 on “The Synergy of Bloom’s NIRF & IDP: A Pathway to Institutional Success” organized by IQAC and Department of English, Keshav Memorial Institute of Commerce & Science, Narayanaguda, Hyderabad.

Mrs.M.Anitha, Head, department of statistics attended “Capacity Building Program on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)” – One Week Basic Training Program under Malavia Mission Teacher Training Programme of UGC organized by MMTTC, University of Hyderabad during 17 ^th – 21 ^stFebruary, 2025.

Guest Lecture:

Department of Statistics organized a Guest Lecture on the topic “From Statistics To Machine Learning: What’s the Connection?” for UG Statistics & PG Data Science students on 25 th March, 2025. The Lecture aimed to provide insights into the transition from traditional statistics to machine learning, covering fundamental concepts, key algorithms, and real world applications.

Inter-Collegiate Competition:

Department of Statistics conducted an online Inter-collegiate Reel making competition for UG, PG students and faculty from 15.03.2025 to 20.03.2025 on the themes “Why I Chose Statistics “, and “Breaking Myths about Statistics”. This event attracted participation from students across various departments, who showcased their creativity through short video content.

Internal Hackathon:

Departments of Physical Sciences in collaboration with the Institution Innovation Council (IIC) organized the Internal Hackathon 2025 in the Silver Jubilee Hall On 15 th September 2025. This event began at 10:00 AM, was a remarkable opportunity for students to showcase their innovative ideas and problem-solving skills. The Hackathon aimed to foster creativity, enhance teamwork, and identify standout business ideas - projects that could be elevated to a national competition. By providing a structured platform for students to develop and present their solutions, the event sought to encourage practical engagement with real-world challenges. 23 student teams from UG & PG were participated. Judges:

1. Dr. D.Karuna Sagar, Senior Professor, Department of Physics, OU, Hyderabad
2. Dr. R. Komala, Dean of Academics
3. Dr. R. Sushama, In-Charge Principal(MBA)

World Food Day:

On the occasion of World Food Day, the Strata club of Department of Statistics in collaboration with AVODAH (ISR wing), organized Food Donation drive on 16 th October, 2025. The initiative held under the motto “Hunger Ends Where Kindness Begins”, aimed to support underprivileged by providing food to those in need and contributing to the reduction of hunger. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from teaching, non-teaching and support Staff, reflecting the institution’s commitment to community service. The collected food packets were distributed at Clock Tower, Secunderabad by Mr. Uday Kumar from the Rajamatha Foundation, ensuring they reached individuals in need.

Club Activity

The Department of Statistics celebrated 105 th Birth Anniversary of Prof. C. R. Rao, a world- renowned statistician. The event was conducted under the banner of STRATA club on 10.09.2025 from 02:00 to 3:10 pm. in the college auditorium. I, II & III B.Sc (MSCS & MSDS) students participated in this event. The program included the strata club Council Ceremony along with various competitions and games designed to engage students in fun-filled learning activities. The newly elected club members for the academic year 2025-2026 were felicitated with Club badge by Mrs. M. Anitha, Head of the department. On this occasion, the Department of Statistics conducted Online Quiz (intercollegiate competition). Around 149 students from various colleges like Badruka, St.Joseph’s, St.Mary’s, Government degree college have participated in the competition. The participants who scored above 60% awarded with e-certificate.

Strata Club of the Department of Statistics in collaboration with AVODHA (ISR wing), organized Food Donation Drive on 18 th September, 2025 (3 rd Thursday) .The initiative with motto “Hunger Ends Where Kindness Begins”, aimed to support underprivileged by providing food to those in need and help in reducing hunger. All the Statistics students and Faculty actively participated in this event. This monthly initiative continues on every 3 rd Thursday to inspire compassion and community service. Mr. Rajesh, Social Activist distributed food packets at Basawa Tarakamma Cancer Hospital Banjara Hills.

STRATA Club of the Department of Statistics celebrated National Girl Child Day on 24 th January 2024. On this occasion the club organised Quiz and Debate competitions. I & II B.Sc (MSCS&MSDS) Students were actively participated in this event.

STRATA Club, Department of Statistics organized STATATHON-2k24 (An Intra- collegiate Fest) on 26 th February, 2024. The Fest includes various subject related games like Lead the Way, Pop the Balloon, Raffle, Hangman, Roll the Dice, Quizardry, Spin and Sit, Document Display. All these competitions were designed to strengthen the subject knowledge and analytical skills of the participants. Around 150 students were participated in these competitions.

Departments of Sciences celebrated National Science Day on 28 th February, 2024. On this occasion, the departments organized Science Exhibition. Students from I, II & B.Sc (MSCS & MSDS) were prepared Posters & Models on Statistics and exhibited in the lab. 460 students from various schools in twin cities were visited the exhibition

On the occasion of World Earth Day-2024, Strata Club of the department organized online competitions such as Slogan Wring and E-Poster with the theme PLANET vs PLASTIC during 22 ^nd to 27 ^th April, 2024. The club given a participation certificate to all participants

Department of Statistics organized a club activity for UG Statistics students on 21.03.2025. The event featured three activities: Chrono Quest, Mind Trap, and Fun Games. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the students.

Achievements

Final year students won cash prize in “Dash Board Design off – Online Data analysis and Dashboard Creation Competition” organized by Department of Statistics, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulum and Aquinas College, Cochin on 19 th February, 2024.

I Prize - G.Keerthi & T.Ganga Bhavani – III B.Sc(MSDS)

II Prize - S.Mani Harika & S.Keerthi - III B.Sc(MSCS)

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