Top 10 th Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Social Meets Science

Photograph courtesy Guek Hock Ping via ASU

When Hock Ping Guek uploaded a picture of a green lacewing (Semachrysa jade) to the photo-sharing website flickr, he set in motion a series of events culminating in the recognition that this insect was a new species.

Shaun Winterton, an insect researcher with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, saw the picture on flickr and thought it might be a new species, according to an account in The Guardian. But scientists needed to examine an actual specimen to be sure.

So Guek collected a female S. jade and sent it to Steve Brooks, an insect specialist at the Natural History Museum in London, who confirmed the lacewing was a new species.

Top 9 th Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Ancient Camouflage

Photograph courtesy Wang, Labandeira, Shih, and Ren via ASU

Mixed among fossilized ginkgo-like leaves (Yimaia capituliformis) from 165 million years ago, researchers found an ancient hangingfly (Juracimbrophlebia ginkgofolia).

The fly's wings almost perfectly match the shape of the ginkgo-like leaves, the authors note in an article published last year in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Related pictures: "Oldest Flying Insect Imprint Found.")

Top 8 th Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Showy Discovery

Photograph courtesy David Rabehevitra via ASU

This six-foot-tall (two-meter-tall) shrub (Eugenia petrikensis) resides in the forests of eastern Madagascar. Its glossy, green foliage is accented with bunches of bright pink flowers. The plant grows in sandy soil. (Read about Madagascar's biological bonanza in National Geographic magazine.)

Published May 23, 2013

Top 7 th Newly Discovered Species of 2012

World's Tiniest Vertebrate

Photograph courtesy Christopher Austin, Louisiana State University

This newly described frog (Paedophryne amauensis) lives among the leaf litter on the floor of New Guinea's rain forests.

So small that it perches comfortably on the U.S. dime, members of this species are the world's smallest vertebrates. Adults grow to about 0.3 inches (7.7 millimeters), barely shorter than the world's previous record-holder, an Indonesian carp whose females gets as big as 0.31 inches (7.9 millimeters). (Listen to this frog chirp.)

Published May 23, 2013

Top 6 th Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Fungus Among Us

Image courtesy Pedro M. Martin-Sanchez via ASU

This unassuming organism has the power to wipe out the past. It's a black fungus (Ochroconis anomala) that is staining prehistoric art on the walls of Lascaux Cave in France (map).

The paintings, dated to the Upper Paleolithic period around 40,000 to 10,000 years ago, began to disappear under the black fungus in 2001.

"The [fungus experts] actually think the treatments that got rid of a previous fungus ended up encouraging the growth of this new one," said Arizona State's Wheeler.

Top 5 th Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Harmless Mimic

Photograph courtesy Sevastian Lotzkat via ASU

Not only is this newly described snake an example of mimicry—its color pattern imitates the deadly coral snake—it's also a poster reptile for protest.

Its scientific name, Sibon noalamina, is Spanish for "no to the mine." This snake lives in the Serrania de Tabasara mountain range (map) of Panama, an area with heavy mining activity that is destroying natural habitat.

The researchers hoped that the snake's unusual name would draw attention to the deforestation issues in Panama, according to Mongabay.com.

Top 4 th Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Penny-Sized Flower

Image courtesy Harvey Ballard via ASU

Not only is this newly described violet (Viola lilliputana) one of the smallest violets known, it's also one of the smallest terrestrial flowers in the world. (Learn more about flowering plants.)

Found in the Andes of Peru, scientists first collected specimens in the 1960s. But it wasn't until December 2012 that researchers formally described this new species in a paper.

Top 3 rd Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Dangerous Beauty

Image courtesy MBARI via ASU

The lyre sponge (Chondrocladia lyra) may look like an underwater candelabra, but make no mistake: It's a carnivore with indiscriminate tastes. Its vertical stalks maximize the surface area exposed to drifting, microscopic prey.

The new sponge was discovered off the coast of Northern California in 11,100 feet (3,400 meters) of water by researchers with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. (Related: "Earliest Animals Were Sea Sponges, Fossils Hint.")

Top 2 Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Night-Light Cockroach

Scientists described this glowing cockroach (Lucihormetica luckae) in a paper last September based on one specimen collected 70 years ago. It is possibly already extinct.

Found in Ecuador near the Tungurahua volcano, no more specimens of L. luckae have been found since a major volcanic eruption in 2010, according to news accounts.

Top One Newly Discovered Species of 2012

Spotted by researchers in the Lomami Basin of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2007, the lesula monkey (Cercopithecus lomamiensis) is only the second new species of monkey found in Africa in the past 28 year.

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Model Resume for Biotechnology Students

Objective

Seeking a position
to utilize my skills and abilities in the Organization that offers professional
growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.

Education

Master of Science in Biotechnology-xxxx
College of arts & Science-Madras University (2005-2007) with 56%

 Bachelor of Science (Bio-Chemistry)- xxxx College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

(2002-2005)
with 70%

H.sc
 S.B.O.A
Mat & Hr Sec
School
(2000-2002) with 74%

SSLC S.B.O.A Mat & Hr Sec
School
(1999-2000) with 78%

Soft Skills

Ø  Operating
System -           Windows
9x,

Ø 
Packages               -           Microsoft Office                                

.

Biotechnology Techniques

Ø  Basic
Immunological Techniques,Haemagglutination

Ø  DNA
Elution, SDS-PAGE, Silver Staining.

Ø  Bio-Chemical
Identification.

Ø  Thin
Layer Chromatography.

Ø  Restriction
Digestion of DNA, Ligation of DNA.

Training Attended

·        
“ GELATIN
PRODUCTION”

Duration: 3 Weeks training at Sterling Biotech Limited, Ooty

·        
“
TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN  MOLECULAR CELL
BIOLOGY”

               Duration: 21 Days training at
KSR College of Arts & Science

·        
“ PG
Diploma in CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGEMENT & REGULATORY      

AFFAIRS”

Duration:
200 Hours training at CONSORTIUM Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd                      

                                                               Seminar
Attended                                                              

? Attended
a WORKSHOP on “GENOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS” held on 19^th &
20^th September
2003 at KARPAGAM
ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, CBE.

?
Participated in National Level Seminar on “ADVANCEMENT IN BIOSCIENCES” held on
October 3^rd and 4^th, 2003 at SHRI NEHRU MAHA VIDYALAYA
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE, Coimbatore.

? Participated
in National Symposium on “MODERN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES” held on 8^th
& 9^th October
2004 at SHRI NEHRU MAHA VIDYALAYA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE, Coimbatore.

? Presented
a paper on “Genetically Modified Animal” in “RECENT TRENDS IN
BIOTECHNOLOGY” held on 7^th march 2005 at KARPAGAM ARTS & SCIENCE
COLLEGE, Coimbatore.

Project Done

1)                               “ISOLATION
AND CHARACTERIZATION

BETA–GALACTOSIDASE FROM FERMENTED
RICE BRAN”

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Personal Details

     
Date of Birth         

Marital Status           

 Name :

Mail ID

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Frequently asked Questions in an Interview

Tell me about yourself.

What do you want to do with your life?

Do you have any actual work experience?

How would you describe your ideal job?

Why did you choose this career?

When did you decide on this career?

What goals do you have in your career?

How do you plan to achieve these goals?

How do you evaluate success?

Describe a situation in which you were successful.

What do you think it takes to be successful in this career?

What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction in
your life?

If you had to live your life over again, what would you
change?

Would your rather work with information or with people?

Are you a team player?

What motivates you?

Why should I hire you?

Are you a goal-oriented person?

Tell me about some of your recent goals and what you did to
achieve them.

What are your short-term goals?

What is your long-range objective?

What do you see yourself doing five years from now?

Where do you want to be ten years from now?

Do you handle conflict well?

Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How
did you resolve it?

What major problem have you had to deal with recently?

Do you handle pressure well?

What is your greatest strength?

What is your greatest weakness?

If I were to ask one of your professors to describe you,
what would he or she say?

Why did you choose to attend your college?

What changes would you make at your college?

How has your education prepared you for your career?

What were your favorite classes? Why?

Do you enjoy doing independent research?

Who were your favorite professors? Why?

Why is your GPA not higher?

Do you have any plans for further education?

How much training do you think you'll need to become a
productive employee?

What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have?

Why do you want to work in the _____ industry?

What do you know about our company?

Why are you interested in our company?

Do you have any location preferences?

How familiar are you with the community that we're located
in?

Will you relocate? In the future?

Are you willing to travel? How much?

Is money important to you?

How much money do you need to make to be happy?

What kind of salary are you looking for? 

Interview Tips

In a
recruitment process, an interview is invariably one of the last but most
crucial processes. It involves a one to one interaction of the candidates with
the prospective employer. Besides giving the interviewer a chance to evaluate
your strength and skill, it also gives you an opportunity to understand what to
expect from the organization.

No
matter how well qualified and articulate one is for a job, there is nothing to
replace thorough preparation for the interview. Have a good grip of your
strengths and weakness. Know what to talk at the interview and how to handle
the situation, if things do not go as planned.

Planning a Strategy

The
first step in preparing for an interview is to put together a strategy. Try and
analyze that the interviewer would have already reviewed your resume, which
provide the hard facts of your employment history and skills. You can make a
good impression by reviewing how to bring forth your essential skills.

There is
a need to portray sincerely and politely, though enthusiastically your
knowledge about the organization and its mission. For instance, it would be
good to know the names and positions of key people in the organization, its
products/service and key business competitors.

PREPARATION FOR THE INTERVIEW

• Keep yourself calm. Often going
well prepared is the best way to enhance your confidence.

• Know all about the company, its
business. Research the company and interviewer if possible.

• Analyze why you want the job.

• What soft skills do you have to
offer the organization? For instance the resume may have shown some concrete
examples of skills as a team player, but you need to convince interviewer of
your ability to fit within a team.

• Prepare questions you wish to ask
about the job or organization.

• Line up reference in advance in
case you are asked for them.

CHECK LIST

• Punctuality is of essence. Arrive
well in time for the Appointment.

• Be positive to everyone that you
meet at the office, it counts. Be aware of body language, vibes and reactions,
as someone might be noticing them.

• Be personable yet professional in
your conduct.

• Do not assume that the
interviewer knows how to elicit the information he is looking for. Bring it out
clearly.

• Answer all questions honestly but
in the positive light.

• Take some time to formulate your
answers before you speak.

GOLDEN RULES

Formal
office dress Code Look Calm & Composed Read Newspaper Headlines Speak In a
Clear Voice Carry Your Folder Sit Alert & Maintain Eye Contact Arrive Early
May Accept the Cup Of Coffee Make A Natural Entry Go With an Open &
Positive Mind

At the Interview

• Shake hands with the interviewer
firmly.

• Appear confident.

• Remember the names of the
interviewers.

• Make eye contact when you talk to
people and be natural.

• Answer questions honestly. If you
mentioned something on your resume, make sure you know about it. If you don’t
know much, mention that you have not worked too much detail in the area.

• Ask the interviewers about the
company. You are usually given time for this.

• Find out what the advertised job
involves so it will enable you to make a fairly quick decision if you are made
an offer.

• Thank the interviewers after the
interview.

• If you have been interviewing at
other companies, it is not unfair to ask when you can expect them to make a
decision.

Our Goldies

K.Janani   - Gold Medalist in Biochemistry _ HCU -2012

N.Padmaja - Gold Medalist in Food Science - PCU - 2012

M.Naga Malliswari - Gold Medalist in Biotechnolgy - Annamalai University - 2012

Ch.Swathi - Twice State First in Elocution - Organised by Civil Supplies & CCE

STUDENTS’ PROGRESSION- DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY -2012-2013

PR. GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE KAKINADA

STUDENTS’ PROGRESSION- DEPARTMENT OF  ZOOLOGY  -2012-2013

S.No	NAME OF STUDENT  Mr./Kum	GROUP	JOINED IN
01	T. Ramya	III B.Sc Biotech	M.Sc, Zoology, at Andhra University, Vizag
02	M. Devi Prasanna	III B.Sc Biochem	M.Sc. Zoology, at Andhra University, Vizag
03	K. Satya Ganesh	III B.Sc Biotech	M.Sc. Zoology, at Andhra University, Vizag
04	P. Manikantha	III B.Sc BZC	M.Sc. Fisheries, at Andhra University, Vizag
05	K. Lavanya	III B.Sc BZC	M.Sc. Fisheries, at Andhra University, Vizag
06	K. Rajesh	III B.Sc Biotech	M.Sc. Fisheries, at VSM College, Ramchandrapuram
07	T. Ramya	III B.Sc Biotech	M.Sc. Fisheries, at Andhra University, Vizag
	Previous year batches
08	T. Siddhartha	Passed M.Sc Animal Biotechnology, University of Hyderabad and Joined in Ph.D DBT JRF Scholar ship, IISC Bangalore, 2013
09	G. Sravani	Selected as Probationary Officer in Andhra Bank (2013)
10	GSL Manasa	Passed M.Sc  Plant Biotechnology from University of Hyderabad 2013
11	D. Adinarayana	Passed M.Sc Biotechnology, Andhra University, 2013
12	K. Satish	Passed M.Sc Organic chemistry, Andhra University, 2013
13	Eswar Prasad	Passed M.Sc. Organic chemistry, Andhra University, 2013
14	N. Padmaja	M.Sc. Biotechnology, Pondicherry University,  Joined as Research Fellow in NIN, Hyderabad, CSIR Fellowship
15	K. Janani	M.Sc, Hyderabad Central University,  CSIR JRF Fellowship, Joined as Research Fellow in NCCB, Pune
16	K. Vinod Kumar	M.Sc, NET Qualified, Research Fellow in CCMB, Hyderabad
17	M. Nagalakshmi	Selected as Clerk, State Bank of Hyderabad, Madhira Branch

18        N.Sri Divya                          M.Sc ,Annamalai- Doing Ph.D in IISc- Bangalore, INSPIRE Fellow

19        M.Malliswari                        M.Sc -Annamalai ,Gold Medalist, INSPIRE Awardee, Reddy Labs