Report on Oman Mathematics Day – Math∫∈ t ∈ s - 2018

To celebrate the ‘Oman Mathematics Day – IV, the Math section along with the Student Services Committee of the Information Technology Department, organised group competitions on presenting the “Role of Mathematics in IT / Engineering / Business” for all the in-house students on 4 December 2018 in the VIP Hall to develop their competitive skills. The objective of the event is to encourage to gather-process the information from a variety of sources and communicate effectively while demonstrating good interpersonal skills to work in teams.  The students were informed through the media displays, website posting, and posters pasted in all Math classrooms. In addition, teachers encouraged the students during their respective classes to register for the event. Fourteen groups from various departments registered for the event. 

The students, Ms Hasna Al Ghassani and Miaad Al Farsi, compered the event. The event was inaugurated by a welcome address by Dr Pugalarasu (HoS, IT). He welcomed all the invitees, students and the staff and briefed that the objective of the event. 

A panel of three judges, one from each department, evaluated the presentations and the winners selected based on the average scores. 

1. Mr T.V.V. Rao (Information Technology)

2. Dr Vishwanath Bijja (Business)

3. Dr G. Kumaravel (Engineering) 

The winners were: 

First Position:         

1. Saif Mohammad Salim Al Badi

2. Tariq Mohammad Al Mandhari

Second Position:   

1. Al Ghaliya Al Yaqoobi

2. Al Jalila Alwia

3. Alia Al Yaqoobi

Third Position:   

1. Algaliah Naseer Al Kalbani

2. Amna Khalid Al Yaqoobi

3. Noor Badar Al Ghribi

Dr Duhai Al-Shukaily, HoD, IT, awarded the prizes and certificates to the winners and appreciated them for their interests in the field of Mathematics. The event concluded with the vote of thanks by Mr Wasim, Lecturer, IT department. 

The students were delighted to be a part of the event, which is evident from the feedback result 4.33 on a scale of five, collected during the program.