MEPCO SCHLENK ENGINEERING COLLEGE, SIVAKASI Mr. J. Maruthupandi, Assistant Prof. - IT dept. Ms. Uma 6 February 2011 : Apptitude test on C language “C-Box” Saravanan, Chairperson - CSI - students Branch The event c-box was based on aptitude questions related to C language MET’S INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING, NASIK Dr. B. M. Naik (Education Advisor), Dr. V.P.Wani 25-27 February 2011 : National Conference on “Innovations and Trends in (Principal, MET’s IOE BKC), Dr. Omprakash Kulkarni Computer and Communication Engineering ITCCE-2011” (Technical Director, Sharada Invention Pvt LTD) and Dr. R. Venkatesh (President, Power Quality Div, EPCOS India Pvt. Ltd. Nashik) Dr. B. M. Naik addressed the importance of innovation. He defined innovation as the key for the institution progress, national progress and the important factor in development. He said “Institutes which are leading in innovation are leading the world; India is embarking on new technologies and institutions are responsible for providing the world with great innovators.” He also said that “TOMORROWS TECHNOLOGY ARE TO BE TAUGHT TODAY. Having huge knowledge is not important but having a small discovery is very important.” He requested the students to not only have big dreams but also to convert those dreams into strong actions. Dr. Omprakash Kulkarni delivered Keynote Address on “Smart Grid through Renewable Energy for inclusive growth for rural India” and Dr. R. Venkatesh spoke on “Research Methodology and Innovation”. Inauguration of ITCCE 2011: From Left Prof. R. Rehpade, Dr. V. P. Wani, Dr. Omprakash Kulkarni, Mr. Samir Bhujbal, Mr. B.M.Naik, Mrs. Shefali Bhujbal, Prof. Aruna Deogire. NATIONAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KOVILPATTI Mr. J. Jerart Julus, Lecturer, IT Department
9 February 2011: Expert lecture on “Cloud Computing” Mr. Julus explained about the fundamentals of cloud computing. Also he explained about the importance and future of cloud computing. He motivated the students to develop projects in this emerging area that meets the industrial expectations.
Dr. D. Manimegalai, Head of IT department, Mrs. V. 15 February 2011: Game Development Contest “SCRATCHIT” Vasantha, CSI Student Counsellor More than 20 students (10 teams) enthusiastically participated in the contest. Best game was selected and rewarded with suitable prize. The software packages used for game development were like Alice, Scratch etc.
Three new student branches were opened as detailed below :
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JB Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad Inauguration took place on 19 January 2011, when Mr. Raju Kanchibhotla was present and a guest lecture by Mr. Rajagopal, CEO, Winnou Systems was organized on open source tools.
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Geethanjali College of Engineering and Technology, Secunderabad Inauguration took place on 3 February 2011 in the presence of Prof. P Thrimurthy, Prof. H R Vishwakarma and Prof. Ashutosh Mishra.
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Institute of Engineering and Technology, Indore Inauguration took place on 7 February 2011 in the presence of Prof. P Thrimurthy, Mr. K L Raju, and Mr. I V L Narsimha Rao.
Obituary CSI regrets to inform all the members about the sad demise of Prof. Krishnankutty, Professor and Head, Department of Information Technology, Government Engineering College, Barton Hill, Trivandrum and Kerala Student Coordinator on 04.03.2011 morning. He was aged 42 years and is survived by wife and two daughters. He was the chapter chair of CSI Trivandrum during 2003- 05 and a very active member. CSI gratefully remembers his active contribution for NSC 2010 inspite of his ill health. He was President of College of Engineering Alumni Association. CSI Wishes that lord almighty gives strength to his family to bear this irrecoverable loss and may his soul rest in peace. — CSI Trivandrum Chapter & Honorary Chief Editor