This is a standing activity of the Society, which was launched on April 7, 2012. The Society tries to hold a lecture on one of the Saturdays of every month on a topic of importance and public concern involving science and technology.

Sr. No.	Date yyyy/mm/dd	Title	Resource Persons	Venue	Category
1	2018.11.24	Genome editing: a game changer technology for re-designing life forms	Dr Rakesh Tuli, FNA, FASc, FNASc, FAAS (Former Director National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow & National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali)	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
2	2018.07.14	Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Future of Machine Learning	Shri Harit Mohan, CEO and Founder, Signicent Information Solutions LLP and Shri Sushil Kumar	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
3	2018.05.19	Artificial Intelligence and its Applications	Prof. M Syamala Devi, Department of Computer Science and Application	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
4	2018.03.31	Stephen Hawkings’ Scientific Legacy – Black Holes and Singularities in Gravity	Prof. Harvinder Kaur Jassal, IISER Mohali	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
5	2018.01.25	Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2017	Prof. Sukesh Chander Sharma, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University	Seminar Hall, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
6	2017.09.16	Conserving Energy and Protecting Environment for Congested Smart Cities	Prof. V. K. Jindal, former Professor of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Seminar Hall, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
7	2017.08.18	The Role of Polymers in Developing Society	Dr. Paramjit Singh, Former Professor of Chemical Engineering and former Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Seminar Hall, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
8	2017.05.13	When Radiation met Vibration – Life and Times of Raman	Professor Keya Dharamvir, formerly at Department of Physics, Panjab University	Seminar Hall, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
9	2017.03.19	Gravitational Waves, a New Way of Seeing the Universe		Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
10	2017.02.25	Technical Education-Problems and Solution Alternatives	Prof. L. N. Mittal, Former Professor and Head, Curricula, Development Centre, NITTTR, Chandigarh	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
11	2017.01.28	Plastics: The Favourite Whipping Boys	Gaurav Verma, Associate Professor, Dr SS Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
12	2016.11.19	Time to own Responsibility for Own Health	Prof. R. P. Sapru, Eminent Cardiologist and formerly Professor of Cardiology, PGIMER, Chandigarh	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
13	2016.10.24	Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Entrepreneurial Opportunities	Siddharth Sood	Seminar Hall, Academic Block, #1, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector- 25 Campus, Chandigarh
14	2016.19.03	Gravitational Waves, a new way of seeing the cosmos	Prof. M.P. Khanna, Department of Physics, Panjab University Chandigarh	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
15	2016.27.02	Investigation of Nano-materials by means of X-ray diffraction	Dr. Oleg Prymak, Department of X-ray Diffraction, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and Center for Nano-integration and facility for X-ray Diffraction at the University of Duisberg-Essen, Germany	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
16	2016.01.09	Doctor-Patient Perceptions: Facts and Fictions	Prof. S.K. JIndal, Retired from PGIMER, Chandigarh	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
17	2015.09.09	Conservation of Energy-What we need to know?	Shri Pardeep Dhingra	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
18	2014.08.30	Astronomy, Geography and Geology in Scriptures	Dr. O. N. Bhargava, Director (Retired), Geological Survey of India	Seminar Hall, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
19	2014.07.05	Genesis of IITs	Dharam Vir, President, SPSTI, Chandigarh	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
20	2014.06.21	Science and Technology in India – Constraints, Concerns, Challenges and Expectations	Prof. D. V. S. Jain, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
21	2014.02.19	Stem Cells What do we need to Know	Dr. Sanjeev Puri, Panjab Univ. Chandigarh	Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
22	2014.02.08	Human Experiments in Nazi Era	Prof. S. K. Jindal, MD, PGIMER Chandigarh	Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
23	2014.01.11	Introduction to Cloud Computing	Pawan Behl, CEO, Electrophoto Equipment Ltd. along with one more expert	Auditorium, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
24	2013.12.21	Indian participation in the discovery of Higgs Boson at LHC Experiment	Prof. Suman Beri	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
25	2013.10.05	Decontamination of drinking water utilizing antimicrobial potential of copper	Dr. Sanjay Chhiber	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
26	2013.09.07	Geoheritage Sites of India	Dr. O. N. Bhargava, Director (Retired), Geological Survey of India	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
27	2013.08.03	Universe – Design or Chance	Prof. S. P. Puri, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Seminar Room, Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
28	2013.07.07	Significance of Carbon Footprints to India	Professor S. K. Sharma, UICTE	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
29	2013.05.04	How to feed the world in coming decades?	Dr. Ram Kishore Yadav, IISER Mohali	Seminar Room, Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
30	2013.01.05	Science behind Indian Festivals	Professor Rajesh Kochhar, IISER Mohali and Panjab University, Chandigarh	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
31	2012.12.01	Role of Water in Chemical and Biological Systems	Professor D.V.S. Jain, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
32	2012.11.02	Uranium Contamination in Groundwater of Certain Areas of Punjab and Haryana	Professor Naresh Kochhar, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
33	2012.09.08	National Power Grid & Its Management	Senior Engineers of	Seminar Room, Department of Management, Panjab University, Chandigarh	View Abstract
34	2012.08.04	Cosmology and Particle Physics	Professor J. S. Bagla, IISER Mohali	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
35	2012.07.07	Making of The Himalaya	Dr. O. N. Bhargava, Director (Retired), Geological Survey of India	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
36	2012.06.02	How to save the self from self-inflicted pollution?	Prof. R. K. Kohli, Dean, Faculty of Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana, Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
37	2012.05.05	Tuberculosis-How real is the threat?	Prof. S. K. Jindal, Senior Professor, PGIMER, Chandigarh	Conference Room, State Election Commission, Haryana,Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract
38	2012.04.07	Genetically Modified Crops – Boon or Bane	Professor I. S.Dua, Prof. Daizy R. Batish and Amanpreet Kaur, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Conference Room, State Election Commission,Haryana,Sector-17, Panchkula	View Abstract

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