School of Sciences

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCES

The School of Sciences (SOS) is one of the schools established at the inception of the University in 1982. At that period, the name of the school was the School of Pure and Applied Science with only five (5) departments namely Biochemistry (BCH), Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Industrial Mathematics and Computer Technology (IMC) and Physics (PHY). The School is the largest in the University. The School was fully adopted in 1988/89 academic session and at that time, the departments of Applied Geology & Applied Geophysics and Meteorology were domiciled in the School. An additional department in the School is the General Studies to complement the more specialized programmes in Science and Technology.

Presently, the School of Sciences consists of nine (9) departments namely: Biochemistry (BCH), Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Mathematical Science (MTS), General Studies (GNS), Microbiology (MCB), Physics (PHY), Statistics (STA) and Biotechnology (BTH). All the courses in the nine departments have been resource accredited. The departments of Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics and Meteorology had since been moved to the School of Mines and Earth Sciences (SMES) which is now called the School of Earth and Mineral Sciences (SEMS).

The School is running a number of variegated academic programmes such as the Undergraduate (B.Tech), the Postgraduate (M.Tech and Ph.D) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD). Seminars are organized and presented by both students and academic staff to provoke a progressive academic achievement both in research and nation building. The School organizes an Annual Lecture every year and to date she has had ten (12) Annual Lectures which were students and society oriented in this age of technology. Similarly, the School from 2012 started to organize Annual Conference and Alumni Homecoming events. Other schools have since followed suit.

Information on the Annual lectures and Conferences are stated below

S/N

DATE

SCHOOL ANNUAL LECTURE TITLE

1

4th Nov. 2005

Science and Technology: Quo vadis, Nigeria?

By Prof. Ade Amusa Fsesn, Ile-Ife

2.

12th Dec. 2006

The gifts of energy and knowledge

Engr. (Prof.) Philip A. Kuale, Delta State University, Abraka.

3.

25th March 2008

Technological Development: A veritable tool for youth empowerment

Prof. Ethelbert C. Nduka, University of Port-Harcourt

4.

2009

Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical and Wastes: Key to sutainable development.

Prof. Oladele Osibanjo.

5.

19th August, 2010

Acquisition of Embedded Systems Design Capabilities: Hope of Nigeria Industrialization.

Lt. Col. Okojokwu Kennedy Ogbole

6.

16th July, 2012

Significance of Space Technology to National Development.

Dr. Charles A. Oshelu

7

19th August, 2014

Safe Environment: Issues and Challenges

Mr Oladimeji Oresanya. Managing Director, Lagos State Waste Management Agency, LAWMA

8

3rd July, 2015

Scientists and Public Policy Making in Nigeria

Prof. Ifeanyi Solomon Williams. ficcon Senior Fellow, National Institute, Kuru.

9

2nd June, 2016

Development of Fortified Botanical Agent (edo Tide) as Prophylaxis/ Treatment for Cancer and diabetes

Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie

10

29 June, 2017

Challenges Of Quality Assurance In A Green Economy

Dr. Noel B. Saliu

Director of Accreditation, National Universities Commission, Abuja

11

11th Oct, 2018

DATA DRIVEN POLICIES: A challenge for Academics and case for soil and Water Resources in Nigeria

Kennedy O. Doro

In Situ Geotechnologies Fugro, Germany

12th

23rd May, 2019

Research and Development as a Trigger and Catalyst for an Industrial and Technological Revolution in Nigeria

Dr. Adeyinka Akinbami

President, Lubeline Canada Inc. Canada

SCHOOL OF SCIENCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

1.

17th – 20th July, 2012

Theme: Science and Technology in an evolving economy.

Prof. B. O. Solomon

2.

1st – 4th April, 2014

Theme: Scientific Research and Technology Transfer: Catalyst for Industrial Development – Dr (Mrs) Gloria Elemo.

3

30th June - 3rd July 2015

Theme: Academia-Industry Partnership: Key to Technological Development in Nigeria.

Application of Information and Space Technology in Industrialization :- Senator (Prof.) R. A. Boroffice (OON)

4

31st May – 2nd June 2016

Theme: The Role of Science and Technology in Conflict Resolution & crisis Management: Prof. K. O. Adebowale

5

26th June – 29th June 2017

Theme: Scientific Research: Key To Promoting Green Economic Revolution In Nigeria. Prof. Lucy Jummei Ogbadu

DG/CEO National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA)

Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja.

6

25th June - 28th June 2018

Theme: Nano Science & Technology Research: A veritable tool for National Development

Prof. A. Y. Fasasi

Centre for Energy Research & Development,

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

The School of Sciences has made great impact in the University, among the nation’s Universities and the larger society. For instance, one of our staff was named the best researcher of the year by the National University Commission in 2005. Also, best researcher in the Federal University of Technology, Akure in the following year. One among our alumni and Associate Professor from Auburn University, Alabama came to deliver a seminar in the school and our graduates have been rated very high in the performance and adaptation for self-reliance in the society. Our students have always won laurels.

The recent ones were the development of a Native App for Yoruba Bible, the first Yoruba Bible on any smartphone platform and the development of a software programme called Enchanter. The students used Near Field Communication (NFC) through which contacts could exchange visual complimentary cards through a click of phones.

A number of innovative projects have been exhibited by the School in the University functions/events. All these relaying the impact of the School within and outside the University.

Past and Present Deans: http://sos.futa.edu.ng/page.php?pageid=1096

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/SchoolOfSciencesFutaAlumni

Alumni Photo Gallery : http://sos.futa.edu.ng/page.php?pageid=711

SOS e-library:http://10.0.12.232:8005/

FUTA Library e-Book Management : http://10.0.12.10/

113th Inaugural Lecture

Title: Metal - Organic Interaction: Framework for Environment Wellness

Lecturer: Professor Afamefuna Elvis Okoronkwo (FSCN, PICCON) (Professor of Inorganic Chemistry) Date: Tuesday, 20th August, 2019.
Live Stream link: https://youtu.be/AGzandUgYH4

2. UNIVERSITY VALEDICTORY LECTURE

LEADERSHIP IS STEWARDSHIP BY

REV.FR.PROF.ADEBISI GABRIEL MICHAEL ADEDEJI

3rd December, 2019

Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqLc-b68HW0&feature=youtu.be

118th Inaugural Lecture
Title: "HEALTH PROMOTION: THE BIOTIC AND MYCONUTRACEUTICAL APPROACH"
Lecturer:
Professor Victor Olusegun Oyetayo (MNSM, MASM)
B.Tech(Akure), M,Sc(Port-Harcourt), PhD(Akure)
Professor of Food and Intestinal Microbiology
Date: Tuesday, 14th January2020

SOS 6th Annual conference (SOS- 2018) link http://sos.futa.edu.ng/page.php?pageid=658