Elastoplaz 2017 – Report

 

 

Each and every year the current student body of SPART organize the National Level Technical Symposium “Elastoplaz”. In retrospect, Elastoplaz attempts to create networking hub for polymer technologists all over India. And this year, Elastoplaz’17 had been organized on March 2 and 3 with the above motive. This symposium would not have been made into reality without prior planning, organizing and coordination among our student body. To create a platform for current trends in polymer fields, a forum of workshops were created.

Elastoplaz usually had around 3 or 4 workshops in the previous years. But this year, Elastoplaz focused a more on effective workshops in trending research areas. It was the first time in the history of Elastoplaz, where faculty from IIT Madras and important industrial delegates handled courses and workshops in Elastoplaz. The Workshops included: Ion and Electron Conducting Polymers, Moldex3D Workshop, Composites Workshop, ANSYS Workshop and PVC Plumbing Technology.

 

 

To kindle the technical knowledge acquired till now within the aspirants, we planned to conduct technical events that encompass: Poster Presentation, Paper Presentation, Polymer Charade, Mr. & Miss. Elastoplaz, Technical Quiz, CAD Modelling, Ultimate Engineer and so on.

As for the obvious part, Nontechnical events were conducted to incite competitive spirit and for the entertainment of the participants. The Events comprised of Connexions, Treasure Hunt, Déjà vu, IPL Auction, Chem’s & W’s, How stuff works and Math Wrath.

 

 

Around 300 participants exclusively participated, to parch their inquisitive knowledge, in various workshops and events. Many students from colleges all over South India made their presence in Elastoplaz’17.

To conclude this report, this event wouldn’t have reached this big success without the staff encouragement, all the hard work put in behind the scenes and our wonderful sponsors.

Reported by Senthilkumar Duraivel, final year, Rubber and Plastic Technology.