Department of Chemistry, A.P.C.Mahalaxmi College for Women, Thoothukudi - 628 002.

          On behalf of Chemistry Association and in connection with the celebraion of  National Science day, a collage competition was conducted at 1.30pm on 4th Mach 2020. The topic given was "Women in Science". Ten students from various disciplines participated enthusiastically and showcased their talents. Mrs. S. Kalaiarasi and Dr. J. Clara Jeyageetha judged the collage posters. K. Shanmuga Priya, I B.Sc., Maths won I prize and M. Syed Subahani, I B.Sc., Chemistry won II prize. Dr. H. Kohila Subathra Christry, Head and Assistant Professor of Chemistry has given prizes to the winners.

           On behalf of Chemistry Association, a guest lecture was conducted at 11.00 am on 11.02.2020. Dr. Manoharan Ramaswamy, Director,Merck, Pennsylvania, USA, wasthe invited chief guest. Dr. H. Kohila Subathra Christy, Head and Assistant Professor of Chemistry welcomed the gathering. Dr. Manoharan Ramaswamy delivered a special lecture on "Molecule to Medicines". He explained about the normal human cell and its functions, basic principles of DNA structure and its synthesis. He also discussed about te genetic counselling and related ethical practices in clinical genetic situations. Finally He elaborated the four stages of drug delivery. Dr. D. Shanmuga Priya, Assistant Professor of Chemistry proposed vote of thanks.All UG and PG students of Chemistry were benefited.

           On behalf of Chemistry Association, a guest lecture was conducted at 11.00 am on 9th January 2020. Dr. Rajamohan, Deputy manager, HWP, Thoothukudi was the Chief guest. Dr. Murugesan and Dr. Rajeshwari, Scientist, HWP were also invited. Dr. H. Hohila Subathra Christy, Head and Assistant Professor of Chemistry welcomed the gathering. Dr. Rajamohan delivered a special lecture on "Cooling water treatment programmes in Heavy water plant". Dr. D. Shanmuga Priya, Assistant Professor of Chemistry proposed the formal vote of thanks. All UG and PG students of Chemistry were benefited.

On behalf of the chemistry association and in connection with the celebration of International Year of the Periodic Table,  a Quiz competition was conducted at 2.00 p.m on 20.12.2019.

    Motivational talk was delivered by our department alumna Ms. M. Mahalakshmi on the topic career guidance through video conferencing at 1.30 pm on 19.7.19 All final year UG students and PG students interacted with the resource person effectively.