USTM shines in Assam Sahitya SabhaScience Exhibition in Guwahati

The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) made a remarkable impact at the Science Exhibition held during the Panchratna Guwahati (Biennial Session) of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, showcasing innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and student-led research excellence.
Around 120 students and 12 faculty members from 17 departments represented USTM at the exhibition, presenting working models, research-based projects, and functional prototypes that drew significant attention from visitors, academicians, and representatives from scientific and defence communities.
A major highlight of the event was that USTM students won all the prizes in the On-the-Spot Science Speech Competition. Nangram Gomtey, who spoke on earthquake-resistant building designs secured first prize, second prize was secured by Mussabir Islam, who gave an outstanding speech on Artificial Intelligence, and third position by Nishat Tashim from the IA Ayurvedic Medical college who spoke on the food habits adopted during different seasons along with the consolation prizes across various exhibition categories.
The departments that actively participated included Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Applications, Physics, Earth Science, Botany, Zoology, Applied Biology and Food Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physiotherapy, IAMC, Robotics Club, Pharmacy, and the Management departments.
The Department of Physics attracted special attention with a live solar spot viewing demonstration, while the Department of Mathematics presented the “Around the World Hamilton Model.” Engineering departments showcased several practical and technology-driven models, including a Solar Powered Grass Cutter, Smart Attendance System, Money Mitra financial assistance model, Smart Hybrid Energy Management System, Smart Structures for Existing Conditions, and a Sustainable Grey and Ground Water Management System.
Drone applications, robotics-based models, electronic speed controllers for drones was developed by the Robotics Club of USTM, elephant-trained collision risk mitigation systems developed by the Zoology Department, and intelligent monitoring mechanisms. Life science departments such as Botany, Zoology, Applied Biology, Food Science, and Earth Science presented interdisciplinary models addressing environmental sustainability, biological applications, and real-world scientific challenges.