The Electronics Engineering Association (EEA), MIT, Anna University, Chennai, is organising ELECTROFOCUS'11, its annual inter-collegiate national level technical symposium. Every year, more than 3000 students attend the fest from over 350 colleges around India. EEA is an educative association of the Department of Electronics that is committed to organising workshops and events to improve the practical understanding of students and brings out the spirit of innovation in the young engineers of this country. Web site: www.eea.mitindia.edu.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Anna University Coimbatore announces UG, PG Examination Results 2011
Coimbatore: The Anna University of Technology (Coimbatore) has announced the results of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Examinations conducted in November / December 2010 and January 2011.
The results can be accessed on the following websites:
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Workshop on food and water security
The Society of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineers (SAIE) of the College of Engineering, Guindy, conducted a three-day national-level technical symposium, Greenics 2011, from February 14 to 16. It was conducted under the patronage of UNESCO.
The event saw participants from Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur; Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, and Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tiruchi. It was inaugurated by M.P. Vasimalai, executive director, DHAN foundation (an NGO working on poverty eradication in villages). He commended the Society on the various farmer orientation programmes it has conducted in the past two years.
The highlight of Greenics 2011 was the workshop on Food and Water Security, the foundation for which was laid by Dr. Bhanu Neupane, Programme Specialist for Water Resources and Hydrology UNESCO - South Asia. The entire workshop was organised and conducted by the undergraduate students of the Society.
The workshop consisted of seminars on a variety of topics ranging from climate change and virtual water to rural water management, all essential in achieving food and water security.
The seminar was followed by discussions on the topic by experts from varied fields including economy, ecology, soil biology and agriculture. The final recommendations of the workshop will be published in UNESCO's international journal.
The final day of Greenics saw a host of events which included Agribusiness, Prof-challenge, Innovate and G-modeling which tested the students' creativity and engineering bent of mind. Also, the science expo was an instant success with exhibits on automatics seeders, climate change and irrigation systems.
The three-day event was a wonderful learning experience for the over 1000 student participants.
R. Hari Raghavendar
Executive member,
Society of Agricultural Irrigation Engineers,
CEG, Anna University
Monday, February 7, 2011
US varsities taking holistic view of Asian students' applications
New Delhi: The focus is shifting from the entrance test scores to a holistic assessment of the profiles of Indian and Asian students aspiring to pursue higher education in the US and Canada, officials said on Saturday.IDP Education India, one of the largest education placement companies in the world, is currently hosting global education fairs showcasing US and Canadian universities across the country for aspiring students.
"The universities are paying attention to other things than just test scores lately to judge aspiring Asian students seeking admission to American universities. They are trying not to penalize the profiles of students if they fail to log high scores in SAT, GMAT and GRE entrance tests," Luna Das, IDP Education's national manager for training and client relationship (North America), said at a press briefing here on Saturday.
Citing a recent instance, she said, "An Indian student who scored 580 in GMAT (Graduate Management Test Examination) applied to studymaster of business administration at the StanfordUniversity.
"Usually, one cannot expect a student with a GMAT score of 580 to make it to Stanford University. But the university took into account the student's exceptional credentials, professional experience, insightful essays, social work and contacts in the industry to decide that his presence would add value to the classroom."
She said the IDP expected to send nearly 250 Indian students to the US in 2011 fall term. The firm partners with 80 US universities and counsels students applying to 200 universities in America.
According to Mirjana Radulovic, international marketing and recruitment specialist at the University of Waterloo in Canada, "more and more universities in North America were adopting a holistic approach to admission than just relying on the entrance test scores".
Her university, which works with the IDP Education, was no exception.
"Many universities in Canada do not require entrance test scores. We assess students on their bachelors programme and high school scores," Radulovic said.
A tentative break-up of GMAT scores for outstation students for the year 2011 and the corresponding ranking of universities shows that non-American aspirants with an average score of 700 and above are eligible for US universities like HarvardUniversity, Stanford University, U-PENN (Wharton), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT-Sloan), Northwestern (Kellogg), Columbia University , Berkeley,University of California, Yale and New York, says Learn Hub, a campus listing group.
A tentative trend of the average Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for 2010-2011 shows that top US universities like the MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Cal Tech, Harvard and Cornell require a aggregate of 1,200 and above.
Pointing out changing trends in technical education, Jeffery W. Grundy, director, office of international students and faculty of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, said: "Students from India were more inclined to newer streams of technology like bio-informatics, bio-medical technology, electrical technology, pharma-tech and communication technology.
"Nearly 99 per cent of Indian students wanted to have work experience in the US," he said.
The New Jersey Institute of Technology has 670 Indian students in its fraternity of 1,250 students.
IDP has a network of 17 offices in 16 cities of India. "We are planning to set more centres in northeastern India and in Ranchi and Patna," a spokesperson said, adding that the "next two years would see at least 30,000 to 32,000 Indian students applying to foreign universities after a period of low following incidents of racial violence". IANS
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Symposium on digital libraries
The Department of Library and Information Science of the University of Madras holds the distinction of being one of the oldest departments of studies in the field in India.
Over the period, the department has expanded its programmes, content, infrastructure and facilities to such an extent that it became the first in the country to be recognised and funded under the Special Assistance Programme (SAP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1997.
Under the programme, a series of seminars and workshops are conducted annually to benefit library and information science professionals, scholars and students.
A two-day UGC-SAP symposium on digital library initiatives in India was organised by the department recently.
The symposium coincided with the golden jubilee celebrations of the department.
The symposium focussed on discussions and deliberations by eminent persons on the digital library initiatives at various libraries in the country. The objective was to help the participants understand the concept, design and development of a digital library and the success stories through the presentation of case studies of some of the completed and ongoing digitisation projects in India.
Tools and formats
The symposium tried to empower the participants with the confidence and skills necessary to build a digital library at their institutions and equip them to understand the many tools and formats, preservation, intellectual property rights and so on involved in the development and management of digital libraries.
source : http://www.hindu.com/edu/2011/02/01/stories/2011020150030100.htm
Over the period, the department has expanded its programmes, content, infrastructure and facilities to such an extent that it became the first in the country to be recognised and funded under the Special Assistance Programme (SAP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1997.
Under the programme, a series of seminars and workshops are conducted annually to benefit library and information science professionals, scholars and students.
A two-day UGC-SAP symposium on digital library initiatives in India was organised by the department recently.
The symposium coincided with the golden jubilee celebrations of the department.
The symposium focussed on discussions and deliberations by eminent persons on the digital library initiatives at various libraries in the country. The objective was to help the participants understand the concept, design and development of a digital library and the success stories through the presentation of case studies of some of the completed and ongoing digitisation projects in India.
Tools and formats
The symposium tried to empower the participants with the confidence and skills necessary to build a digital library at their institutions and equip them to understand the many tools and formats, preservation, intellectual property rights and so on involved in the development and management of digital libraries.
source : http://www.hindu.com/edu/2011/02/01/stories/2011020150030100.htm
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Options in automobile engineering
Specialised job: Automobile engineers who specialise in design can find jobs in the research and development wing of major automobile manufacturers.
I would like to know more about automobile engineering courses. Please also detail the job opportunities in this field.
PRASHIBH KUTTAN, EMAIL
Automobile engineering is one of the options available for graduate level study in engineering. In Kerala, the selection is based on the rank obtained in the entrance examination and the marks scored in Plus Two examination. In Tamil Nadu, there is no entrance test and students are admitted on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Deemed Universities conduct entrance test for admission.
The discipline involves understanding the mechanics of vehicle chassis, internal combustion engine, electrical systems, design and maintenance of automobiles.
Aspirants should have passed Plus Two examination with at least 50 per cent marks in mathematics and 50 per cent marks in mathematics, physics and chemistry/ computer science/ biotechnology/ biology put together. Those who are appearing for the qualifying examination can also apply.
To become an automobile engineer, one should opt for BE/ B.Tech. course in automobile engineering or mechanical engineering, and further specialise in transportation and automobile design at the postgraduate or postgraduate diploma level.
A few engineering colleges offer B.Tech./ BE degree courses in automobile engineering. In Kerala, Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram (affiliated to University of Kerala) offers B.Tech. course in mechanical (automobile) engineering. The total number of seats is 60. Fifty per cent of the seats fall under the government merit seats. Phone: 0471-2490572.
KMCT College of Engineering, Mukkam, Kozhikode (phone: 0495-2289227); Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre, Pampady, Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur (phone: 04884-283484); Matha College of Technology, North Paravur, Ernakulam (phone 0484-2672291); SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Karukutty, Ernakulam (phone: 0484 -2450330) offer B.Tech. degree course in automobile engineering.
The total number of seats in each of these private self-financing colleges is 60.
The selection is based on the rank obtained in the State-level engineering entrance examination and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Outside Kerala
The following colleges/ institutes/ universities offer degree course in automobile engineering. The list is only indicative.
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (Hindustan University), Chennai. Web site: www.hindustanuniv.ac.in.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai.
SRM University, Kattamkulathur, Chennai. Web site: www.srmuniv.ac.in.
Bharath University, Selaiyur, Tambaram, Chennai. Web site: www.bharathuniv.ac.in.
Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari. Web site: www.niceindia.com.
Aaru Padiveedu Institute of Technology, Chennai. Web site: www.avit.ac.in.
Shanmuganathan Engineering College, Arasampat, Tamil Nadu.
PES College of Engineering, Mandya, Karnataka.
SJM Institute of Technology, Chitradurga, Karnataka.
SJB Institute of Technology, Kangeri, Bangalore
BLDE Association's Dr. PG Hallakati College of Engineering, Bijapur, Karnataka.
Basaveshwar Engineering College, Nigalingappa, Vidyanagar, Bagalkot, Karnataka.
Malanad College of Engineering, Hassan, Karnataka.
List of more engineering colleges and institutes can be collected from the engineering handbook published by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, which will be available for reference in university employment information and guidance bureaux functioning under all universities in Kerala.
Before seeking admission to private engineering colleges or institutes, students should ascertain whether the institutions have the approval of the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and are affiliated to a university.
Higher study facilities
BE/ B.Tech.degree holders in automobile engineering or mechanical (automobile) engineering can opt for M.Tech. degree course in automobile or automotive engineering.
They can also opt for postgraduate diploma course in transportation and automobile. The selection to the M.Tech. degree course is based on GATE score/ admission test and interview.
The following are a few institutes that offer M.Tech./ ME degree level course in disciplines related to automobile/ automotive engineering:
IIT Madras, Chennai, offers M.Tech. degree course in automotive engine technology. Web site: www.mech.iitm.ac.in.
Anna University offers M.Tech. degree course in automotive electronics. Web site: www.annauniv.ac.in.
Jadavpur University, Kolkata, offers Master's degree course in automobile engineering. Web site: www.jadavpur.edu.
Bharat University, Selaiyur, Chennai, offers M.Tech. degree course in automobile engineering.
At NID
The National Institute of Design (NID), Paldi, Ahmedabad, is a prominent Institute that provides an opportunity for meritorious B.Tech. degree holders in automobile and mechanical engineering to pursue a postgraduate diploma in transportation and automobile design (10 seats).
The course duration is two and a half years. The selection is based on an all India entrance test and interview.
In Kerala, Kochi will be the entrance test centre. This programme is a very good option for those who desire to become a professional designer in the automobile industry.
Job opportunity
Automobile engineers who specialise in design can design models of vehicles by joining the research and development wing of auto companies. Automobile maintenance engineers are entrusted with the general supervision of mechanics in a workshop, factory or garage.
Automobile industry giants provide job opportunities to qualified engineers in their production plants.
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