Department of Mathematics and Statistics - Activities

Activities & Events Conducted in Academic Year 2024-2025

(Events under STEPS)

Workshop on Research Methodology 4th July 2024

To celebrate National Statistics Day, Department of Mathematics & Statistics organized a one-day workshop on 04-07- 2024 on Research Methodology for TY learners. The seminar was conducted in 5th floor presentation room. There were 75 participants who were participated in this workshop.

Mr. Mayur Sudan More, the resource person, provided a detailed and engaging presentation. He explained the different types of data used in research work and various research methodologies, emphasizing exploratory and analytical research.

Key highlights of the workshop included: Explanation of different statistical tools and tests such as t-test, Chi-Square test, Correlation and Regression, and ANOVA. Demonstrations on applying these statistical tests using Excel. Participants found the workshop insightful and practical, as they gained hands-on experience with statistical tools crucial for their research work.

Aptitude Test 

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics conducted an offline intra collegiate aptitude test on 4th September 2024 for the degree learners. The main aim of the event is to prepare the learners for various Government competitive examinations. The topics of the Aptitude Test were Basic Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Basic Computer Knowledge. 

This test was conducted with the aim of preparing the learners for various Government competitive examinations. The topics of the Aptitude Test were Basic Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Basic Computer Knowledge. 325 learners from Science & Commerce participated in this test.

Ramanujan Week (Reminiscing 1729) 

To commemorate the Birth Anniversary of the legendary Mathematician Sir Srinivasa Iyengar Ramanujan, Department of Mathematics and Statistics organised three days Inter Collegiate event, Reminiscing 1729, from 10th and 11th January 2025.

Day 1 Sudoku competition, Crossword competition and Treasure Hunt competition. 

Day 2 Data Analysis Workshop on R software. Ms. Shobhana Nadar, a R software resource person was called from Khalsha College Mumbai. 

This event was a big success and the students from participated with great enthusiasm.

Prize Distribution

Aptitude test 

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics conducted an offline Intra Collegiate Aptitude Test on 12th February 2025 for the degree learners. This test was conducted with the aim of preparing the learners for various Government competitive examinations. The topics of the Aptitude Test were Basic Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Basic Computer Knowledge. 452 learners from Science & Commerce participated in this test. The test was conducted online in Seminar Hall (1st Floor).  The teacher-In-Charges are Ms. Anuradha Hait, Mr. Kuldeep Kandwal, Dr. Gulab Nibrad, Mr. Alok Mishra.

Winner’s List

Aptitude Test Week from 3rd March to 8th March

 To enhance the overall academics and capability to face the various competitive exams in their future an Aptitude Test Week was conducted from 3rd March to 8st March 2025 by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and Actuarial Sciences. During this week every day an aptitude test was conducted on various topics in online mode. The link was shared through Mathematics and Statistics departmental blog. Day wise topics are given as follows:

Day 1(03-03-2025): Mathematics and Statistics 

Day 2 (04-03-2025): General Knowledge 

Day 3 (05-03-2025): General Science

Day 4 (06-03-2025): Logical Reasoning

Day 5 (07-03-2025) : Current Affairs

Day 6 (08-03-2025): General English

Total 176 students were participated in this test. 

Winner’s List

Field Visit 

On 19-03-25 department of Mathematics & Statistics conducted a field visit to Nehru Science Centre Worli, Mumbai for science learners. Aim of this visit was to encourage learners about science and its applications in different fields. This visit was led by Assist professor Mr. Suhas Talekar. 14 science learners joined this visit.

Alumni Lecture (Career in Mathematics)

On 18-03-25 Department of Mathematics and Statistics conducted alumni lecture on career in Mathematics. Our 2004 batch mathematics Alumni Mr. Rajesh Pandey conducted a session for BSc learners. 

In an interactive session Mr. Rajesh Pandey gave guidance to mathematics learners in opportunity after completing mathematics. Total 33 learners attended the above session.

(Events under CARRE)

Competition on Environmental Insite Data Analysis 

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics organized an online data analysis competition on the topic Environmental Insite Data Analysis for all learners to celebrate environmental awareness. The event was conducted online on 25th July 2024, 10:00 am onwards. There were 296 participants who were participated in this event. On environmental data, questions were asked from various graphical representations. The type of graphs included were pie charts, bar graphs and multiple bar charts. Participants found the questions very interesting, and they participated with great interest. In this way, an environmental awareness was created among the learners.

Winner List:

Winners List 

Events under (PM MODI)

Data Analysis Competition on Poverty 10th March 2025

Department of Mathematics & Statistics organized a Data Analysis competition on ‘Problems related to poverty in India. This competition was organised for the UG level learners on 10th March 2025. Learners had to collect secondary data on poverty of any state in India, carry out an analysis and give their interpretation or conclusion on their collected and analysed data with the help of various statistical tools and graphs. There were 146 participants who performed the analysis step by step and interpreted their results with logical conclusions and specific arguments.

Events under (GENDER)

Guest lecture on Gender Sensitization 

Gender sensitization refers to the process of making individuals, communities, and institutions aware of gender equality issues and fostering attitudes and behaviours that promote equality between genders. Department of Mathematics & Statistics and Actuarial Science organised a guest lecture on Gender Sensitization for the Degree College learners on 13th March 2025 at 11:00 AM. The guest speaker was Prof Charuchandra Bhalchandra Patil from English department of Bhavan’s college. The lecture was conducted through online mode.  A total of 55 learners participated in this event. The speaker imparted knowledge and importance of gender equality and disadvantages of gender inequality in a lucid manner by giving practical experiences. The speaker also gave examples involving challenging traditional gender roles, stereotypes, and biases, and advocating for equal opportunities, rights, and treatment for people of all genders.

Events under (VALUE EDUCATION)

Value education is the process through which an individual develops abilities, attitude values as well. To inculcate moral values among the learners Department of Mathematics and Statistics conducted a value education guest lecture on 28th September 2024 for the degree college learners. The topic of the guest lecture is “Over coming Social evils with moral courage”. This lecture was conducted in 1st floor seminar hall in offline mode with the aim to inculcate moral values among the learners. A famous poet, journalist and write Ms, Sashi Dip was the speaker of the event. 179 learners from Science & Commerce attended this guest lecture.

(Events under NATIONAL INTEGRATION)

Bhasha Divas (Language Day) is an important occasion that celebrates the richness and diversity of languages. 

Mathematics & Statistics department celebrated “BHASHA DIVAS” by conducting an activity “Online Quiz” on 9th December 2024.

770 students from Degree Commerce and Science stream participated in the event.

Participants gained knowledge about various languages, their history, importance, and the role of language in cultural identity. This promoted awareness of linguistic diversity and the significance of preserving languages.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Disciplinary National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Developing India: A Vision for the Future”.

Date: 14th December 2024, Venue: Seminar Hall

Organized By: The Departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Sports Science and Actuarial Science in collaboration with IQAC, Thakur College of Science & Commerce

A One Day Multi-Disciplinary National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Developing India: A Vision for the Future” was organised by the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Sports Science and Actuarial Science in collaboration with IQAC, Thakur College of Science & Commerce on 14th December 2024. It was an august gathering of academician, policy makers, researchers, thoughtful leaders and innovators from diverse fields.

The event commenced with an inaugural session where the Chief Guest was Mr. Ashish Limaye, CEO of Craving Digital, Mr. Tushar Giri, Executive Director, Institute of Actuaries, was the Guest of Honour and Dr. Raina Khatri Tandon, Founder CEO, RIGHT2RISE, was the Keynote Speaker. 116 abstracts and research papers were received in this conference. Three tracks were formed for the presentation of the papers.

This conference brought together experts from academia, industry and policymaking to deliberate on key aspects of India's progress trend. From the digital revolution to green energy, from healthcare innovations to education reform, the conference aimed to explore actionable insights that would empower our society and economy in the years to come.  

The participants actively engaged in the sessions, asked questions and had a good network with one another. It was a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration and inspiration which together, we could bring forth new ideas and partnerships that would contribute to India's vision for the future.  

The conference was a resounding success, fostering dialogue, collaboration and innovation in diverse fields. Participants expressed appreciation for the opportunity to network and learn from experts.

The organizers extend their gratitude to the sponsors, speakers and participants for their contributions to making the conference successful.

Achievement 2024-2025

Teacher’s Achievement 2024-2025 

Paper Publications

1) Ms. Anuradha Hait presented a paper titled “Impact of Social Media on Youth” in Multi-Disciplinary National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Developing India: A Vision for the Future”, organised by Mathematics, Statistics, Sports Science and Actuarial Science in collaboration with IQAC, Thakur College of Science & Commerce on 14th December 2024 and published the paper in Scopus listed journal “Educational Administration Theory and Practice” Vol. 30 (11),2024, page no. 1583-1589, ISSN:2148-2403.

2) Mr. Kuldeep Kandwal presented the research paper “AI - Based Prediction of Heart Disease” in the National Conference “Emerging Trends in Developing India: A Vision for the Future” organised by Mathematics, Statistics, Sports Science and Actuarial Science in collaboration with IQAC, Thakur College of Science & Commerce on 14th December 2024.

3) Mr. Kuldeep Kandwal and Mr. Suhas Talekar published research paper titled “An Enhanced Darbo-Type Fixed Point Theorems and Application to Integral Equations: in IIJRST, Volume 11, Issue 6, November- December2024, Page number 120-130.

4) Ms. Rituparna Choudhary presented a paper titled “Deriving and Solving an integer linear Programming model for Time tabling Problem” in National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Developing India: A vision for the future, in Thakur College of Science & Commerce. The paper was published in SCOPUS listed journal “Afr. J. Biomed. Res” Vol. 27(4s) December 2024, 13445-13458. 

5) Ms. Rituparna Choudhary participated and presented a paper titled “Time tabling problem: A case study using integer linear programming model in two days international conference on “Emerging Technologies and Innovations” at Pacific Academy of Higher Education & Research University (PAHER) Udaipur on 21st and 22nd February 2025. Paper will be published in web of science journal.

6) Ms. Suchandana Dutta published a paper titled “A Study of Socio-Economic Condition of Housemaids with Special Reference to Mumbai” in SCOPUS Journal named African Journal of Bio-Medical Research, Volume: 28,Issue: 1s (January, 2025), Page No.: 2428-2431

7) Mr. Alok Mishra published a paper titled “Environmental Consciousness in the Puranas” in European Economic Letter with ISSN No. 2323-5233, Vol 14, Issue 3 (2024), Page no. 2933 on 26.10.2024.

8)Ms. Anuradha Hait, Dr. Neeta Jain and Alok Mishra filed an Industrial Design (Patent) with IPFIDE Portable Solar Power Network Security Device on 12.07.2024 (Patent Number: 423038-001).

9) Dr Gulab Nibrad published paper titled “Navigating Data Science: Bridging Hype & Industry Realities” in JETIR (www.jetir.org), ISSN: 2349-5162, UGC Approved (Journal No:63975), Impact Factor 7.95, Published in Volume 11 Issue 7, July-2024, dated Publication: 2024-07-15

10) Dr. Gulab Nibrad published paper titled “Dissecting the Intricacies of Carbon Footprint and its Impact on Environment” in International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, ISSN: 2394-7780, Volume 12, Issue 1 (IX): January - March 2025. 

Short Term Courses and FDP

1) Ms. Anuradha Hait and Dr. Neeta Jain Participated in Gender Sensitization Faculty Development Program organized by SNDT University in collaboration with MSFDA from 24th June 2024 to 28th June 2024 in Maharashtra Faculty Development Academy, Pune.

2) Ms. Anuradha Hait, Dr. Neeta Jain Ms Suchandana Dutta participated in a short-term Course on Research Methods and Techniques sponsored by Rusa from 20th September 2024 to 26th September 2024 in Thakur College of Science and Commerce.

3)Ms. Rituparna Choudhary attended 6 days FDP of MSFDA on “Capacity Building Programme for Science Teachers (UG Level) in Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR- HBCSE) from 25 to 30th September 2024.

4)Ms. Suchandana Dutta participated in Faculty Development Program (FDP) on HOLISTIC HEALTH from 25th 2024 to 29th November 2024 with The Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (MSFDA), Pune and Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University (KKSU), Ratnagiri, Sub-Centre in Ratnagiri.

5) Ms. Suhas D Talekar participated in International FDP in the Practical Aspects of ICT Tools & Online Teaching in Current Scenario organized by BLDEA’S A. S. Patil College of Commerce, Vijaynagar Karnataka in collaboration with Cape Comorin Trust, India in association with Harvest, an International Multidisciplinary and Multilingual Research Journal from 16-22 October 2024.

6)Ms. Suhas D Talekar completed Faculty Induction Programme conducted by MSFDA, Pune from 5th Nov 2024 to 4th December 2024

7)  Mr. Kuldeep Kandwal , Mr.Alok Mishra and Suchandana Dutta participated in Short Term Course on e-Content Development sponsored by Rusa from 17th March 2025 to 22nd March 2025 in Thakur College of Science and Commerce.

8) Anuradha Hait, Mr. Kuldeep Kandwal , Rituparna Choudhary and Dr. Neeta Jain participated in the Symposium on “Future of HEI’s in the light of NEP -2020” on August 31, 2024 at Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Kandivali (E). 

9) Dr Gulab Nibrad participated in Faculty Development Program organized by MSFDA from 3rd June 2024 to 7th June 2024 on “Co-exploring Multiple Dimension of Assessment in Higher Education” in Maharashtra Faculty Development Academy, Pune

10) Dr Gulab Nibrad participated in Faculty Development Program organized by MSFDA from 7th October 2024 to 11th October 2024 on “Academic Entrepreneurship & Research” in Maharashtra Faculty Development Academy, Pune.

11)  Dr Gulab Nibrad participated in a short-term Course on Research Methods and Techniques sponsored by Rusa from 20th September 2024 to 26th September 2024 in Thakur College of Science and Commerce.

Miscellaneous

1)Ms. Anuradha Hait, Dr. Neeta Jain, Mr. Kuldeep Kandwal and Ms.Rituparna Choudhary participated in “National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)” awareness workshop held on Thursday 14th November 2024 at Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Kandivali, Mumbai. 

2) Ms. Rituparna Choudhary called as a judge for the Math show in Gyan Manthan 2024 festival of Royal College Mira Road on 16th December 2024. 

3) Mr. Kuldeep Kandwal attended BOS meeting on 24 January 2025 for syllabus framing of Mathematics (Science Stream) for non-autonomous colleges of University of Mumbai.