world Asteroid day
St. Peter's Training College, Kolenchery
Science Club Report on World Asteroid Day 2025
The Science Club of St. Peter's Training College, Kolenchery, in association with MRSV Higher Secondary School, Mazhuvannoor, proudly organized an informative session to commemorate World Asteroid Day 2025 on June 30, 2025. The event was part of our ongoing efforts to ignite scientific curiosity and awareness among students about space science and cosmic phenomena.
The session was conducted at MRSV HS, Mazhuvannoor, with active participation from both institutions. The theme of this year’s event was “Discover the Cosmic Wanderers”, focusing on asteroids, their significance, and their impact on Earth and the solar system.
The program commenced at 1:30 PM with a welcome address by the Science Club Coordinator, who emphasized the importance of observing global scientific events like Asteroid Day to broaden students’ horizons beyond the classroom. A brief introduction to the objectives of World Asteroid Day was given, highlighting that June 30 marks the anniversary of the Tunguska event in 1908, the largest asteroid impact recorded in human history.
A specially prepared visual presentation was displayed, providing fascinating insights into the nature, composition, and movements of asteroids. The presentation explained how asteroids, often termed as "cosmic wanderers," are remnants from the formation of the solar system, floating in space, mostly within the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Their study is crucial in understanding planetary formation and protecting Earth from potential asteroid impacts.
The key resource person of the day was Ms. Elizabeth Jacob, a passionate educator from St. Peter's Training College. She engaged the students with an interactive talk, blending scientific facts with real-life examples, captivating the young audience's interest. Her presentation covered topics such as asteroid detection methods, recent space missions like NASA’s OSIRIS-REx and ESA’s Hera mission, and the collaborative global efforts required for planetary defense.
The students actively participated by posing questions and sharing their knowledge about space, reflecting their enthusiasm and curiosity. The interactive nature of the session ensured that complex scientific concepts were simplified, making them accessible to students from diverse academic backgrounds.
A notable feature of the event was the encouragement given to students to develop their own presentations, models, or research ideas on space-related topics for upcoming Science Club activities. The program concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the management of St. Peter's Training College and MRSV HS Mazhuvannoor for their cooperation and commitment to promoting scientific temper among students.
Overall, the World Asteroid Day 2025 observance was a resounding success, enhancing students’ awareness of the wonders and challenges of space. Events like these inspire the younger generation to pursue knowledge in astronomy, space research, and planetary defense, fostering a scientifically literate society.
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