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Navaratri Utsav was celebrated for two days at SRMIST. (Top) The Founder Chancellor at the lighting of the lamp and (below) Padma Bhushan Pandit Viswa Mohan Bhatt and Mr. Ambi Subramaniam at the Jugalbandhi. 2 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 Mahatma Gandhiji’s 150 Birthday Anniversary
STAFF WRITER witnessed the events and School of Public Health, Mr. Garlanded Mahatma Gandhi’s Jagan, NCC Coordinator and Students, Faculities & Staffs statue followed by others. The Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Associate from SRM NSS, NCC & Public event saw the participation of Director CL. And the, Vice Health jointly organized an Anti Dr T. Rajasekaran, NSS program Chancellor administered the Drug Addiction Awareness Coordinator, Dr. Rajan Patel, pledge on Anti Drug Awareness. Campaign today 2nd October Celebrating World 2018 from 9 am to 12.15 pm on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s Tourism Day - 2018 150th Birthday Anniversary. This Awareness Campaign includes pledge taking against STAFF WRITER drug abuse, mocking Drug addiction rally, a street drama SRM Institute of Hotel “World & formation of human chain, Management one of the top the rally started from Audi private Hotel management Tourism Ground travelled through SRM institutes in India, affiliated Medical College, Potheri Village with National Council for Day” is and it reached Gandhi statue. Hotel Management & Catering Vice Chancellor of SRMIST Technology (NCHMCT), Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, considered empowering students the best knowledge, skill and training as the big in the field of hospitality nearly ISCA and SRMIST celebrate 150th more than two decades and landmark for now in the 25th Year. birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi “World Tourism Day” is the global considered as the big landmark STAFF WRITER and a healthy environment, Truth: Heena Goldin, won third prize for the global tourism as it tourism as Learning from your own mistakes in essay writing on “Simplicity: aims to make the people aware Indian Science Congress and conducting experiments on Giving up unnecessary spending”. about the significant role of the it aims to Association (ISCA)-Chennai yourself, Simplicity: Giving up Mr. Arpit Ranka, won first prize tourism inside the international Chapter and SRM Institute unnecessary spending, Khadi in elocution on “Truth: Learning community as well as to exhibit of Science and Technology is not mere a piece of cloth from your own mistakes and how the social, economic, make the (SRMIST), Chennai, celebrated but a way of life and My life conducting experiments on cultural, political values are 150th birth anniversary is my message. Hundreds of yourself”, Ms. Rajni Soudararajan, affected by it globally. people... celebrations of the father of students have participated in won second prize in elocution the nation Mahatma Gandhi. both the competitions. Mr. on “My life is my message” By celebrating “World Tourism Essay writing and Elocution Rahul Bandyopadhyay, won and Mr. Rishav Chowdhury, Ms. Manpreet Kaur Sandhu, Day” with special events & Competitions on Gandhian first prize in essay writing on won third prize in elocution on the Manging Director of the festivities, we are aiming to Values was conducted which “Truth: Learning from your “Cleanliness is most important Aviation Academy shared her promote Tourism globally. We was open to all Under Graduate, own mistakes and conducting for physical well-being and own experiences for success have been celebrating World Post Graduate and Research experiments on yourself”, a healthy environment”. Dr. to all the students who were Tourism Day every year in a Scholars. The competitions were Mr. Shubham Tripathi, won Kingsly Jeba Singh, Dean, School present there. meaningful way, this year it conducted on various topics second prize in essay writing on of Mechanical Engineering, was initiated by Tree Planting The students who won in such as Cleanliness is next to “Cleanliness is most important SRMIST has presented the Ceremony in campus followed the poster designing contest, Godliness, Cleanliness is most for physical well-being and a prizes to the winners of the by Seminar on Tourism and photography contest and the important for physical well-being healthy environment” and Ms. competitions. Digital Transformation” in paper presentation contest were T.P. Ganesan Auditorium on awarded by the dignitaries and 27th September 2018, with the the Director of SRM IHM. presence of esteemed guests like Students from IHM Bengaluru, Shri Ravi Kant.,IFS chairman Valluvar College Karur, SRM of Tamilnadu Forest Plantation IHM Ekkaduthaangal participated Corporation Ltd who gave an in the competitions and they extraordinary presentation on the also received the prizes. excellent natural resources that the state Tamilnadu has a credit A PPT on the detailed activities and how much it is important to carried by SRM Institute of Hotel preserve our animals and wild Management was presented to the life creatures. dignitaries. Paper on ‘ Tourism and Digital Transformation’ Mr. Indranil Ray, the General was presented by our students Manager of The Gateway depicting the role of digitalization Hotel IT Expressway Chennai, in promoting tourism specifically delivered his address on the about Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation that the Virtual assistant. The event was Tourism Industry is undergoing concluded with fabulous Cultural with the development of various Dance which visualized the mobile applications and so on. different cultures of our Country. 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 3
Ms Priyadarshini Govind being honoured by the Founder Chancellor with a memento. Navaratri Utsav 2018 at SRMIST… a Rare Treat A STAFF WRITER
The Centre for Performing and Fine Arts of the Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology hosted its maiden Navaratri Utsav 2018 for two days at the Dr. T.P. Ganesan Auditorium of the Kattankulathur campus on October 12 and 13 starting. The rare treat started off on October 12 with a Jugalbandhi featuring Padma Bhushan and Grammy award winner Pandit Viswa Mohan Bhatt, an eminent classical musician of global repute. With him was the Young Violin maestro, Ambi Subramaniam. Seen as the “New King” of Indian classical violin and India’s Itzhak Pearlmann, Ambi has performed across the globe. Following the classical musical rendition came the ‘Trishakti- Dimensions of Devi,’ by renowned performers of Bharatanatyam, The Colours of India Odissi and Kathak . A former Director of the Kalakshatra is a multi-faceted exponent of Vignesh and her ensemble. Dr. and has over 150 Albums to her Menon; Kuchupudi by Prateeksha Foundation, Priyadarshini Kathak. Govind is the rarest of rare Shobana Vignesh is the Head of credit. Then followed Colours of Kashi; Kathak by Meghranjani Bharatanatyam dancers. Sujata Day Two of the Navaratri Utsav the Centre for Performing and India featuring Bharatanatyam by Medhi and Odissi by Vrinda Mohapatra is a distinguished extravaganza on October 13 Fine Arts, SRMIST and is one Priya Venkataraman; Kathakali Chadha, all prominent artists danseuse of Odissi. And Vidha began with a Classical Confluence of the leading Carnatic vocalists by Kalamandalam Manoj; well versed in their disciplines Lal, a Guinness Record holder of Dr. “Mahanadhi” Shobana and recording artists in India Mohiniattam of Jayaprabha and internationally renowned. 4 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 Free health check camp by Vendhar social welfare trust
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The Vendhar social Welfare Trust organized a free health checkup camp with the help of SRM hospital Kattankulathur in the premises of the Praise the Lord Church situated at Periyar Nagar, Pallikaranai. Hundreds of people including Self Help Group members of Vendhar Social Welfare Trust underwnent the health checkup. During the camp free check up and medicines were distributed to the needy public. All health issues were attended including dental, optical, general, psycho, gyno, ortho etc. A team of Doctors and Staff conducted the health checkup very effectively to the satisfaction of the public. In this program Mr. Gnanadas, Founder of the Church, Smt. Vedavalli Gynecology doctor in SRM hospital, Mr. Nathan, SRM hospital administration, Mr. Kanmani, SRM head of mobile team, Mr. G. Manickasundaram, Chief Operating Officer of VSWT. Mr. Benjamin Paster of the Church, Mr.Lordson, Mr.Kingson, staff of Vendhar Social Welfare Trust and Smt. Usha IJK area leader played their vital roles for the successful outcome of the medical camp.
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• Contributing reports should be confined to a maximum of 250 words and must be written by students only. • Accompanying pictures must have captions. Pictures without caption will not be published • Request for coverage in Spectrum by its The Founder Chancellor at the Event editorial team must be made well in advance with an accompanying Hindi Diwas - 2018 note and the invitation to sridhar.k@ktr. STAFF WRITER Sharma as the chief guest. Chancellor of SRMIST Dr. they expressed their felicitation. srmuniv.ac.in She expressed that everyone T. R. Paarivendar addressed The students participated in • Coverage of a certain SRM Institute of Science and should celebrate their mother the gathering and registered various competitions related to event or receipt of technology celebrated Hindi tongue and it is a responsibility that languages have always Hindi language and literature; an article does not Diwas on the Katankulathur of every individual to make been a bridge between minds. the winners were awarded for Campus recently. guarantee publication. Indian language and culture Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. R. their excellence. The day ended -Editor The event is graced by Mrs. proud in global arena as it is Balasubramaniam and Registrar Dr with the Vote of Thanks by Dr S India (North) Mrs. Kanchan unique and rich. N. Sethuraman were present and Preethi,HoD of Hindi, SRMIST. 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 5 Teaching is the mother of all professions… Founder Chancellor
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The first responsibility of a teacher is to make their students happy; and a good teacher is a role model, one who gives ideas and advice, said the Founder The core team of IET, SRMIST along with Dr E. Poovammal Chancellor of SRM Group (middle) and other faculty members of educational institutions on the occasion of Teachers’ Day celebrations at the Kattankulathur Papientrega 2018 campus. The Late President of India Dr. Abdul Kalaam always group of institutions, maintained models. “The teacher should treat used to say “I am here because SYED ABSAR HUSSAIN various colleges including the President of SRMIST, Dr. the student as a family member of my teachers”, recalled the SRMIST, VIT, HITS and SSN, R.P. Sathyanarayanan pointing and nurture their dreams”, he AISHWARYA A R Founder Chancellor in his who participated with great to the fact that the Nightingale added. “Now we are talking Special Address. “The teaching zest. This event was organized School in Chennai had very about SRM and Nalanda. We The Institution of Engineering profession is the mother of all with the objective to provide a recently celebrated its Golden and Technology - IET is one professions”, he added. can aspire and work towards of the world’s largest non- platform for students to showcase Jubilee. “That is fifty years of it”, the President of SRMIST profit professional body of their strong technical skills “As a teacher you must have the Founder Chancellor’s legacy remarked. The Director of engineers headquartered in the and deliver their knowledge patience; it is a question of to education”, he said. Engineering and Technology, commitment; it is enjoyable and UK. Established in 1871, the to the audience. The judging “Our youth power is our Dr. C. Muthamizselvan it lengthens your life. Above all IET currently has more than panel included faculties from strength, but youth power without welcomed the gathering; the a teacher is one who is always a 1,67,000 members across the the Department of Computer guidance will be a formidable Registrar of SRMIST, Dr. N. student”, the Founder Chancellor globe and its presence spread in Science and Career Development problem for us. That is where Sethuraman, read out the pledge reminded the audience. “We are 127 countries, with an objective Centre, SRMIST. With effective teachers play this valuable role”, and Dr. Sridhar Krishnaswami, not here for making money; to engineer a better world. eight minute presentations the President said in his address. Professor of Journalism and Mass we want to make SRM like and three minute question and Arguing that knowledge without Communication and Deputy The IET organised an event Nalanda” he emphasized. ‘Papientrega’, recently. The answer sessions, the participants character is not going to be of Dean, Faculty of Science and technical presentation competition shared information on various SRM educational institutions any use, Dr. Sathyanarayanan Humanities, proposed the vote had around 50 students from technical fields like machine has grown from a school to a also referred to teachers as role of thanks. learning, virtual reality, food waste management and medical assistance. This event was Soon after the students were organized with the done with their presentations, objective to provide a Ms. Sandhya Bala, Secretary platform for students to of IET, extended her gratitude showcase their strong towards the participants and the judges. Dr E. Poovammal from the technical skills and CSE department then presented deliver their knowledge the judges with mementos and to the audience awarded certificates along with Amazon gift vouchers to the winners. A snopshot of Teachers Day @ SRM TEKMUX 2.0: Extrapolating Ideas
RIYA MAURYA competitive stages. Moving Picthothon, had the participants on, they had Adaptive Tackle, turning the cogwheels of their One of the most congenial a coding event in Machine brains. The participants were fests, TEKMUX 2.0, conducted Learning which prompted supposed to answer questions by Aakash Research Labs, the participants to dabble in with the help of clues hidden SRM Institute of Science and one of the most propitious in pictures projected on screen. Technology, returned this year technologies. To add some gusto Workshops were conducted for with great pomp. The fest was and dynamism to the fest, came students from government school an amalgam of many technical in the non-technical events. The to give them basic knowledge in and non-technical events. Baggage Battle comprised of two the fields of computer science and electronics. The fest started-off with Web- competitive stages. The first stage O-Holic, which was a coding required creative thinking on the TEKMUX is not only about event. The event was conducted participants’ side and the second showcasing one’s abilities, but in two stages and students from stage was an interview round also about learning and sharing various branches participated in which tested their confidence. Mr. knowledge. And living up to Students from government school actively learning from it. The next event was Elekthon, Rishav Agarwal, CEO (Integer the expectations, the fest was ARL team members. the only Electronics Hackathon Innovation) and COO (Secvault) a cornucopia of much entailed all TEKMUX, was a huge ARL brought to us a fest that ever conducted in SRM. The was invited to judge this event. fun, invigorating knowledge success and garnered a good left the participants grasping hackathon consisted of three The other non-technical event, and steadfast enthusiasm. In response from everyone. The for more! 6 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 Welcoming the Medicine and Health Science Batch of 2018
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology organized an induction programme for the future medical professionals recently. Apart from the nascent students of the 2018 batch with their parents, the Chancellor of the institution, the President, the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar graced the function. Dr. A. Sundaram, Dean Medical delivered the welcome address. The Chancellor, SRM Group of Instituitions, Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar shared his experiences about the importance of medical professionals in the future. He advised the students to treat every patient they come across in future as a member of Organisers and students at the competition their family. Chancellor & the Registrar medical facilities available The President, SRMIST Dr. of SRMIST also addressed at SRM for practical training Experiencing the P. Sathyanarayan emphasized the students and shared their of the students. Dr. M. Vivek, on the importance of hard work views on medical advancements Dean Dental delivered the vote power of mathematics and perseverance. The Vice globally and explained the of thanks.
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Mathematics is a precise language that helps to ABHIGYAN’18 formulate ideas and underlying assumptions. Also STAFF WRITER privileged by the presence of by Dr. Shirly Edward. Mr. Tata being a concise language with well – defined rules for Mr. Tata Sudhakar, Scientist Sudhakar encouraged the students manipulation, mathematics is used in the development of The most awaited technical ‘F’, NIOT and Chairman, IETE to participate in Paper presentation models. Mathematical modeling provides the way for better symposium, Abhigyan was (Chennai center) as a chief as it improves one’s knowledge design and control of a system and makes one efficient in conducted at National level by the guest and the guest of honor in one’s own field. He explained modern computing. It helps the students in experiencing Electronics and Communication Mr. R. Selvakumaresan, Head about the latest developments the power of mathematics to analyze and solve real world Engineering Department as part problems beyond the mathematical training in classroom. , Industrial Analytics and IoT, in ocean technology. Mr. R. of Electrum club at SRMIST, TCS. Dr. C. Gomathy welcomed Selvakumaresan delivered an The Department of Mathematics, SRM Institute of Vadapalani. The department takes the gathering by quoting the address on the role of engineers Science and Technology, Ramapuram, conducted “An the initiative to encourage the Abhigyan’s motto “For the in solving day to day issues. interdisciplinary Mathematical Modeling Competition spirit of science and technology. It students by the students”. He put forth the points as to based on Engineering Applications” for students, providing serves as a platform for students how one can become a better The guests of honor were opportunity to compete in a team, to estimate the quantitative to showcase their talents and their engineer. behavior of the system thereby identifying a model’s interests towards technology. felicitated by Dr. C. Gomathy, strengths and weaknesses. More than 75 teams registered, .Students from various colleges HOD, ECE dept. The chief The inaugural function was out of which 35 teams were selected and participated with participated in this national level guest was felicitated by Dr. K. concluded by vote of thanks many innovative ideas. symposium. The inaugural Duraivelu, Dean (E&T). The given by J. Akash, student function Abhigyan’18 was report on Abhigyan’18 was given secretary of Electrum club. Dr. Anoop T. V and Dr. PriyankaShukla, Assistant Professors, Department of Mathematics, IIT Madras were the judges. While announcing the prizes, the judges mentioned that the models displayed in the competition were of high standard and advised the students to continue their efforts. Dr. V. Subbiah Bharathi, Dean (E&T) shared that knowledge of Mathematics is required for construction of any engineering project. He further congratulated the Department of Mathematics for the successful conduct of the prestigious event. Kevin, Abhishek, Tanmay Modh of CSE Department won the 1st prize. The second prize was won by two teams- Ashu Kumar, Yashaswi Rahut, Aditya Rohandas of CSE Department and Archana. M, Nagarjun. G, and Shreya. K of CSE Department. Ashutosh, Saurav.G of Mechanical Department won the 3rd prize. Dr. Shakeela Sathish, Head, Department of Mathematics welcomed the gathering and Mrs. S. Poongothai, Assistant Professor, Department of Dr.C.Gomathy, HOD, ECE, Mr.R.Selvakumaresan, Head, Industrial Analytics, IoT, TCS, Mathematics proposed the vote of thanks. Mr.Tata Sudhakar, Scientist F, NIOT, Dr.K.Duraivelu, Dean (E&T), SRMIST, Vadapalani, Dr.Shirly Edward.A, Coordinator, Abhigyan’18 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 7 TEKMUX 2.0 Aakash Research Labs
STAFF WRITER Followed with first rounds Experience Session along with of Non-Tech Events namely Practical Sessions on Arduino TEKMUX 2.0 presented by Baggage Battle, Game of Games and IoT were conducted for the Aakash Research Labs was a and Picthothon. It was followed Polytechnic Students. The second combination of events covering by Adaptive Tackle (Machine rounds of all events Baggage Technical, Electronics Hackathon, Learning Event), Web-O-Holics Battle, Game of Games and Machine Learning and Non- (Web and Android Event). Picthothon, Adaptive Tackle Technical event. Workshops were Highlighting the most important (Machine Learning Event) and also there in which we taught ELEKTHON the First and Web-O-Holics (Web and Android the children from government Second Round of Hackathons Event) were conducted and school of St. Joseph Matriculation were conducted and among 30 from each event two winners Higher Secondary School, Teams 6 Teams went through were selected. For Non-Tech Maraimalainagar, Government to the Second Round. Events, Rishav Agarwal (CEO, Higher Secondary School, INTEGER Innovation) and Singaperumalkoil and Valliammai Around 150 Participants Harshit Tiwari (COO, Secvaults) Polytechnic College. Mr. K from our College took part were invited who were also our The infinity Symbol Gangadharan, Director – Maptech in Technical, Non-Technical Title Sponsor and Co-Sponsor Chennai, Microsoft Associate Events followed by Hackathon. of the Event. Consultant was invited as the Workshop for 200 Students was ELEKTRON took place for 6 Chief Guest in the Inaugural conducted comprising St. Joseph Students of SRMIST Hours on second day Students Ceremony Procedeed Dr. T. Matriculation Higher Secondary developed the working Models Rama Rao, HOD-ECE. School, Maraimalainagar, attempts Guinness and then gave the presentation of Government Higher Secondary Workshop for 11th and 12th it to the Judging Panel and out School, Singaperumalkoil and standard student comprising of of which 4 teams on different World Record Valliammai Polytechnic College. pure science and programming criteria were named as the was conducted. The event The second day the Hands on Winners. STAFF WRITER to come up with the plan and to be able to produce a formal SRMIST has achieved invitation to the Guinness World an incredible feat, with an Book of Record committee and ostentatious display of unity, to to be able to convince them of break a Guinness World Record, us being able to pull it off. by forming the largest human To ensure the genuity of the image of infinity symbol, with attempt, Sub Major Kishore 545 participants, of length 35.7 Kumar Kik and Nb Sub Ravi metres and width 19.4 metres. P acted as the witnesses and The attempt was made recently. M. Jancy Rani along with R. which led to a turnabout of Mohanasundaram as timekeepers 545 participants, it secured of the attempt. our belief and re-enforced The ability to be able to break confidence towards executing barriers and bring such an idea the record attempt. Beginning to life itself was a milestone. it’s implementation at four past As the students assembled at dawn, this event displayed the the venue, one could imagine orchestral unity of this institution their vision shaping into the and truly has propelled its reality. With every batch of dignity to an international level. participants that entered the The “Largest human image of arena to form the image, a surge infinity symbol” holds special of excitement, nervousness and meaning to being attempted as adrenaline filled the air. The a world record. With “Aaruush students finally stood beside Towards Infinity” rightfully as each other and radiated with our theme, it displays the limitless Admissions Open for Distance imminent success as they created boundaries of the human mind, the biggest infinity symbol. Education programmes at SRMIST that one can imagine if one can think, and one can create if one What once was a fragment of STAFF WRITER can imagine. imagination, had transformed into reality. Piece by piece, Aaruush, believes in the notion SRM Institute of Science and Technology has commenced the admission process for 2018- every participant had made of harmonizing dreams with 19 for the distance education programmes for which sanction has been given by the UGC. a castle of glass. This feat’s togetherness and thoughtfulness, reward is for the students, who There are four UG programmes and then with dedicated approach, stood under the roaring sun with creativity and planning, converge B.Com. BBA, B.A. English, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication and one PG ambiguous patience, to reap. these dreams to reality. At programme, M.A. English for the current academic year. The organising committee too Aaruush, it is our endeavor worked relentlessly maintaining Application forms for admissions can be downloaded from the university website from to expect the unexpected. Yet calm and providing constant 07-10-2018. again, through this attempt the motivation to the participants. students proved the true meaning Following the NAAC accreditation of SRMIST with 3.55 CGPA in a 4 point scale the All of this lead to a successful of Aaruush. university has started the distance education programmes. completion of the attempt, an SRMIST is one of the few institutions which has got the UGC clearance this year in This attempt required intense attempt that made memories Tamilnadu. The recognition will be valid for the next five years. planning for its execution. It took lifelong. a group of dedicated members, 8 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 Aaruush’18 – Harmonising STUTI ARORA ESHA DUTTA ARPITA RAVI AISHWARYA A R
Aaruush, the National level Techno- Management fest of SRMIST, brought tremulous excitement with its 12th edition. With 14 domains, 13 committees and the newly formed Team Envision, Aaruush, which literally translates to the first rays of the sun, stayed true to its name with the crackerjack inaugural function on Day 0. The chief guest for the evening was Mr A S Kiran Kumar, the former Chairman of ISRO, and the Guest of Honour was Rear Admiral Alok Bhatnagar, Flag Officer Commanding, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area, Indian Navy. Along with Rear Admiral Alok Bhatnagar addressing the audience at the inaugural ceremony Inauguration... these other dignitaries including Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sandeep Sancheti; Dr. C The intriguing Luminary Hours Lectures Muthamizhchelvan, Director E&T; Prof. were given by Mr. Aubrey De Grey, an D. Narayana Rao, Director Research; English author, biomedical gerontologist Prof. R.Venkataramani, Director Campus and mathematician, Ms. Srashti Rathore, Life; Dr. N. Sethuraman, Registrar; Prof. the Accounts Manager of Wittyfeed, V.M. Ponniah Financial Advisor; Prof. Dr Dr Mohsin Wali, a cardiologist and the A. Rathinam, Covenor; Dr. T. Mythili, serving Physician to the President and Director DSA, were also present. Mr. Mudit Vijayvergia, the co-founder The inaugural function started with the and Director of Curofy, a networking lighting of the lamp by all the dignitaries. app for doctors. The second day ended The Secretary, Mr. Animesh Verma, started as the students moved their feet to the off the evening with his speech, followed beats by a celebrated singer from Jaipur, by the Joint Secretary, Mr. Anmol Mishra, Mr. Samarth Swarup. Numerous expos who gave an insight into the previous such as the Expo by Team Envision, editions of Aaruush. He concluded by Defence expo by DRDO, Nino Robot saying that the journey from “a tech-fest to expo, the Telescope and Binoculars expo, a feeling” was worth every moment! This the Neurosky Brainwave expo, the HTC was followed by a presidential address Vive expo, the 3-D Bio printer expo, the by respected Vice Chancellor and an Portable Planetarium expo etc, provided enlightening speech on space technology young minds the opportunity to learn by the honorary Chief Guest. The Guest about various prodigious works on all of Honour concluded the ceremony on a four days. STAFF WRITER Dr. T. Mythili, Director Student Affairs. positive note, wishing everyone to push The third day of the fest saw various A heartfelt gratitude was then extended their boundaries to achieve excellence. parts of the campus, thronged with The 12th edition of Aaruush, the towards the financial advisor, Dr. V. M. The first day of Aaruush was extremely students, eager to witness the informative National Level Techno-Management Ponniah and Associate Director Dr. V. exciting and invigorating as it was the workshops that comprised the fest’s Thirumurugan. Fest was grandly inaugurated today at Dr. start of the forthcoming days in which T.P Ganesan Auditorium, SRM Institute The convener of Aaruush, Dr. A. Rathinam many workshops, events, expos, and guest of Science and Technology with nearly elucidated on the significance of the tag lectures were held. The first day opened 2500 enthusiastic students. Aaruush 2018 line of Aaruush, “Harmonizing dreams, with various workshops on topics like which was led by a team of 32 organizers, Inspiring ingenuity” and it’s relevance Game Development, Forensic Investigation, began with the lighting of the lamp. in the 12th edition of this brainchild of and Automotive Vehicle Overhauling and Welcome Address given by the Secretary 4 visionaries who were responsible for 50+ technical events covering almost all of Aaruush ’18, Animesh Verma, where its inception 12 years ago. branches of engineering and some others. he enlightened the audience about the To keep up with its mission of imparting The chief guest then motivated the audience journey of Aaruush so far including the knowledge, on various technical fields, with his words of wisdom followed by pre Aaruush events. Thereafter, the student among students, “Luminary Hours” or the guest of honor who left everyone in Joint Secretary, Anmol Misra delivered the guest lectures included those by Mr. awe with his speech. Shri Suresh Prabhu, the Aaruush report. The luminaries who Amitabha Ghosh, a planetary geologist, and the Minister of Commerce and Industry graced the occasion included Shri A.S Mr. Aseem Trivedi, a political cartoonist and Civil Aviation, congratulated and Kiran Kumar, Chief Guest of the day and activist. The first day ended on a light wished team Aaruush through a video. and Rear Admiral Alok Bhatnagar, Guest note with a comedy show by renowned Another clipping was played to inspire of Honour. comic, Mr. Varun Thakur, which was students about research and development thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. It was the perfect way to begin Aaruush from the IEEE Director Mr. Vincenzo symbolizing its name, the first ray of Piuri.Aaruush Main Video was released The second day of Aaruush started sunshine, spreading the light of knowledge, which is the preview of all events, guest with equal enthusiasm and vigour. passion, creativity and innovative lectures, workshops, expos that await the Majority events proceeded with Round thinking. The guests present included participants into the four days fest. The 1 and 2 simultaneously and the various Dr. Sandeep Sancheti,Vice Chancellor- ceremony was concluded by the Vote of workshops including Armoured Fighting SRM, Prof. N Sethuraman, Registrar; Dr. Thanks, delivered by the Quality Assurance Vehicle, Adobe Spark Integrated Web C Muthamizchelvan, Director of E&T and Organiser of Aaruush ’18. and Mobile Solution were conducted. 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 9 Dreams, Inspiring Ingenuity and the events concluding with their last rounds. With three special events, the most deserving were declared as winners, receiving up to `10,000 across 50 events and participation certificates. The Guest Lectures included Mr. Sirish Vissa, the head of Volkswagen Motor Sport India, who enchanted the audience with his inspiring stories of success. This was followed by a video-conference with Mr. Ravi Kunduru, who shared his journey with the audience. To mark the closure of what had been an extremely memorable edition, the Valedictory Ceremony commenced at Mini Hall 1. The man behind Chandrayaan-1, Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami, graced the occasion with his presence. After the formal closure of the fest, it was time to bid a musical Rear Admiral Alok Bhatnagar addressing the audience at the inaugural ceremony adieu to the organising committee. The evening left the audience swept off their schedule. The workshops included - the Valediction feet, with a power packed performance by Cloud Computing and Machine Learning the famous band, The Local Train. Their STAFF WRITER of Aaruush and the driving forces behind workshop by Microsoft, Intelligent Devices songs touched hearts, which was proven the fest. He emphasized on the vision of and Smart Systems workshop by IBM, when the audience sang along to their The four days of the glorious techno- Aaruush and the need to touch greater Data Analytics workshop by Minaatral famous song “Aaoge Tum Kabhi”. For management fest drew to a close after heights with every edition. Power Systems, Hacktrack by Sunny one last time, the entire team of organisers four days of ardor with the Valedictory Vaghela and Slingshot. Apart from this, the The Valedictory came to a close with the made their way onto the stage and shared Ceremony. The ceremony was held at Unconference session went underway at Vote of Thanks. The constant hardwork a teary-eyed moment, as they realised that Mini Hall Dr.T.P.G Auditorium. Mini Hall 1, throwing light on the choice it was well and truly, the end. of the college and the students was of the youth between career and passion, The Chief Guest of the evening was appreciated and applauded. and the importance of privacy in today’s To sum it up, the 12th edition of what is Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami who was The PRO of Aaruush’18, Yagnesh addressed as a feeling, and not a fest, left felicitated by the Convenor of Aaruush, world. The panellists of the Unconference Chauhan thanked the Chief Guest and everyone with memories etched in their Mr. A. Ratinam. The ceremony was included influential names, such as Mr. the faculties for graving the event with hearts forever. It was a bonanza of festivities moderated by emcees. Apar Gupta, Ms. Ankita Anand, Dr. P. their presence. He also thanked the whole Dhanya Menon, Mr. Sumrit Shahi, and Mr. like no other and it left every participant as well as the OC with experiences they The evening began with the welcome Aaruush’18 team for their constant effort Srivatsan Sankaran. The evening proved would hold onto, for a lifetime. Surabhi address by the organiser of the domain and help to take this edition of Aaruush to be another musical extravaganza, with Agrawal, the Public Relations Officer of Architecture / Events Mr. Noah De Horta to a whole new level of success. the power-packed performances of Attva Aaruush’18 summed up her experience Rebeiro. The speech was directed towards and the Non-Violinist Project. The day The Event ended by paying respect to by saying, “Aaruush, transforms you extending immense gratitude towards ended with a thoroughly foot-tapping the National Anthem.Aaruush’18 was as an individual. It gives you countless all the participants, faculty head and performance, leaving the audience announced officially closed. memories, beautiful experiences and life the organizing committee who worked wanting more. lessons which sums up to one statement tirelessly to make the four days go by The rising sun on the 8th of September, that the team truly believes in; “none of effortlessly. They spoke of their experience marked the beginning of the end. The us is as strong as all of us” because at as a member of the core team of the 12th day commenced with the workshops the end of the day Aaruush is not just a edition of Aaruush and how they hope to ... the core embarking on their last few sessions fest, it’s a feeling!” have done justice to the legacy of Aaruush and look forward to seeing the flag flying higher in the future editions. team of the This was followed by a speech by the 12th edition organiser of Sponsorship and Marketing, Mr. Raton Arora who delivered the Aaruush report. He overviewed the of Aaruush and four days of the fest as well as the pre- Aaruush events and gave the audience an how they hope to insight on how successful the event has been and summarized the events, guest have done justice lectures, workshops, and expos held through the course of the fest. This was followed by the emcee calling on the Chief to the legacy Guest, Shri Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami to deliver a speech. He addressed the of Aaruush and gathering and spoke of his field of work and mentioned the various indigenous look forward to efforts made to actualise the Indian vision of space exploration. He ever played a seeing the flag video about the Mars Orbiter Mission, for the audience. This left the attendees immensely inspired. flying higher in the After this Financial Advisor of Aaruush and the Dean of Marketting took to the future editions... Comedian Varun Thakur with the audience stage who extended thanks to the patrons 10 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 Intra Mathematics Festival (IMF 2018)
STAFF WRITER then SRM Engineering College recollected his memories dreading A one-day Intra Mathematics Mathematics as a student and Festival (IMF 2018) was organized realized how it has now become a recently on the Medical College part of his career. Dr . Sriram S auditorium, under the aegis of Sri Padhmanabhan, Director-Career Ramanujan Mathematics Club in Centre SRMIST felicitated the Department of Mathematics, the function and declared the Faculty of Engineering & meet open. Entertaining events Technology, SRM Institute of such as DUMB - C, QUIZ and Science and Technology as part CROSS WORD gave the fest of the Aarush Technical fest. more life. Individual events The President of the club Dr. A like BRAIN STORM and .Govindrajan, Professor & Head MATH CORE paved the way of the Department of Mathematics for the students to display their welcomed the audience by individual talent and strength giving a brief introduction in the field of mathematics. about the origin and growth of The event was made a grand Sri Ramanujan Mathematics success by the enthusiastic Club from its inception in the participation shown by the year 1991. The Chief Guest students of various departments Mr. Goutham Sundararaj was of Engineering and Science & introduced to the audience by Humanities. Certificates and Dr.V. Srinivasan, Vice President, prizes were given away to the Sri Ramanujam Mathematics winners by Professors of the Club. The students’ fest was Department of Mathematics, inaugurated by Mr. Goutham during the valedictory function Sundararaj, Senior Vice President, held in the evening. The day Information Architecture – Bank long programme came to an of America, Chennai. The chief end with the vote of thanks guest being an alumnus of the followed by National Anthem. Participants at the IMF 2018
Workshops and Hackathons: OnePlus (Mobile) Student Ambassador Program
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OnePlus Mobiles Student Ambassador Program is a campus connect program that aims to select, recruit and activate a network of students across colleges in India who will be associated with OnePlus in predefined activities, for the purpose of providing them with a professional experience in collaboration with one of the fastest growing and engaging brands in India. SRMIST was the only college selected for this program from Tamilnadu. The program was held on 23 August 2018 in our campus, and students participated enthusiastically in brand quiz and won goodies. There was an interactive session with OnePlus GM on meteoric rise of the brand in India and the students were Showcasing talents in AYUDH’18 briefed about the enrollment process STAFF WRITER The prizes were distributed by with the help of SIMS Hospitals, Actor Thiru. Ma.Ka.Pa. Ananth Vadapalani. This event was A Fund-raising event of Vijay TV fame and Singer successfully organized with AYUDH’18 was jointly organized Miss. Nithyashree of Vijay the help of Dean (E&T) of by SRM Institute of Science & TV Super singer fame. The the Vadapalani campus Dr. K. Technology, Vadapalani campus, Chief Guests spoke about the Duraivelu and various Heads SRM-VDP Alumni Association importance of inculcating social of the Departments. This event and SRM Vadapalani Rotaract awareness among students and was organized by Mr. G. Raman club. The event was inaugurated congratulated the institution for and Mr. S. Vignesh, Assistant by Film Actor-Director, Thiru. organizing this social event. Professors, Department of Manobala and Actor-Director, Mechanical Engineering, Thiru. Ravimaria. Participants The Fund raised by conducting SRMIST- Vadapalani campus from different colleges showcased the events will be utilized to on behalf of SRM Vadapalani their talents in different on- conduct Cancer Awareness Rotaract club and SRM-VDP stage and off-stage events. Medical camps to rural people Alumni Association. 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 11
Kerala Flood Relief –Medical Camp Report
STAFF WRITER to the people who approached us, as to how to clean their A journey of our medical houses and household things team to assist the people which were submerged after affected by the flood due to the the flood incessant and unprecedented rain that ravaged Kerala, The demand for doxycyclin started with boarding the tablets to prevent leptopirosis Kovai Express Train. The was high and we could team with 14 members, manage the situation by headed by getting this medicine from the government, although we Dr.Nandakumar arrived did not have them with us. around 2’0 clock in Coimbatore and continued There was huge need our journey, after the lunch, for Tetanus vaccine to be towards Pallakkad with two administered to the people vehicles carrying medicines in the affected areas, but we and our staff. The moment could not fully satisfy them we entered the Palakad city as we did not carry them with in the evening, the team us. However, we obtained members paired themselves some tetanus vaccines from and formed 7 small sub the government and used groups. They subsequently at Mala PHC. From there, our the above mentioned aeras. and subsequent floods. Many them at the camp sites. entered Sanguvar Thoda, two teams proceeded separately After the camps got over, our people were relatively diagnosed Our medical team provided which was a suburban area to Kuntoor, Kuzhiyur, Eravathur team traveled back to Thrissur to have allergies, asthmatic clinical treatments to 3781 and located 7 KM from the and conducted medical camps DMO and submitted the filled problems, UTI, fever, injuries, people with distress caused Boon Inn Hotel, where our for the people staying in flood in written report. etc. and they were accordingly due to the flood after the team members stayed, and relief camps. After the camps given medical consultations On the request from the Thrissur incessant rain in Kerala. visited the houses, which were over, the two teams returned to be followed and medicines Indian Medical Association, The interest and concern our were submerged by heavy to Thrissur and submitted a to be administered to recover our team participated at the team members showed to spell of rain. written report to DMO and from their ailments. At last, we meeting held at their office at medically help the affected shared our experiences with visited Chenam surrounded by The team provided medical 8.30pm, during which Dr.Nanda people was exceptionally Dr. Joy Manjila and Dr. Gopi flood water and conducted camp consultations to 200 families, Kumar, briefly shared with its commendable and they Kumar who were holding key for the people housed at the and were actively involved members the activities having worked enthusiastically positions at Thrissur District School. From there, our team in cleaning their household been carried out by our team and energetically around Indian Medical Association. left and reached Thrissur around things soaked with flood at the flood affected areas in the clock. It is suggested 6.00pm and submitted report to water, and medicines for On the third day morning, after Thrissur thus far, Dr. Parivendar, that a disaster mitigation District Program Manager and their ailments. having taken good rest at the Chancellor, and team can be formed at our rushed to catch the Chennai Again, on the second day Hotel Palace Tower, our team college, so that in future Dr. Sathiya Narayanan, Train scheduled to depart from at 6.30 am our medical team again reported to DMO at 9.00 its services can be utilized President of our Institution Thrissur Railway Station. am, which was located 3Km to prevent, propagate and continued journey towards handing over the cheque for Rs. from our hotel. The doctors’ Challenges: mitigate the impacts of Thrissur, which is one of 1.07 Crore as a donation to flood the District Head Quarters teams co-ordinating the flood disaster of any forms. relief, to their Chief Minister, There was a problem in in Kerala and worst flood relief Medical camps, requested Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala and conducting camp at Palakkad We extend our heartfelt affected area, and reported us to visit Thriparar areas and distribution of relief materials on the first day, as we did not gratitude to Puthiya to Thrissur District Medical conduct camps for the people to the affected people at various get ourself registered with Thalaimurai Foundation Officials introducing ourselves staying at the relief camps. Like parts of Kerala by Puthiya Kerala Government. However, for having led us from the to them and our purpose of previous day, 6 government staffs Thalaimurai Foundation. In we overcame it by convincing forefront, especially, Mr. visit to their areas. We were and doctors were deputed to our recognition of our commendable the Chairman of Palakkad and Suresh and Kaviarasan and facilitated to get our team teams and we had to leave little works at the flood affected areas, conducted the camp within a registered at their office by early to reach Thriparar, which their team. We sincerely its executive body members short period. them. Immediately after the was 70 km from Thrissur. Our thank Dr. Sundaram, present there, appreciated our registration, our team was team reported to Medical Officer Although there was huge Dean, and Dr. M. Logaraj staff and institution divided into two small teams at Thriparar PHC. The Medical demand for conducting many ,HOD ,SPM for timely with 7 members each, for officer, who accompanied us The fourth day commenced camps in the flood affected areas. forming this team, providing conducting medical camps to Sree Rama Poly Technic with segregation of medicines We could cover only limited consultations, sending us at Mala area, which saw the College, allocated relief camp kept at the two vehicles and places, as roads we used got to flood affected areas and worst adverse impact of the sites, where medical camps breakfast. As it was our last day damaged with many potholes directing us from behind until flood. The officials from were to be conducted. The sites we decided to go as a single team due to the relentless rain and we completed the works. DMO also provided us a included Vadanapalli, Valapad and reported to DMO at 9.00am. distance between camps sites We express our profound vehicle and 6 government and Thriparar, where many We then preceded to Ammadam were too far. gratitude to our Chancellor. medical staff to facilitate people were housed temporarily. with a government vehicle going Dr. Parivendar and President, In many places we had to the smooth running of the Our two teams visited those ahead of us guiding our team Dr. Sathiyanarayanan for travel too long to reach our camp medical camps. Later, we places separately and conducted and conducted health camp at their sensible decisions to sites, as we were not clear about continued our journey towards camps for them. Each team had the relief camp on the church form medical team and help the routes of places in Kerala. Mala, which was around to conduct two to three camps premises, where the inmates were the flood affected people in 70km from Thrissur and at different locations within screened for various illnesses Due to the time constraint, we Kerala and extending all reported to Medical officer the five kilometer radius of caused due to relentless rain could not give health education their supports from behind. 12 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 SRM/Stratus centre for Medical Simulation SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre
Parker solar probe voyaging towards The SRM/STRATUS Centre for Medical Simulation is a accredited the mighty star- “SUN”. highly advanced Educational Centre incorporating the state-of- Course Duration: 2 Days the-art computer- controlled patient simulation systems. It is an American Heart Association accredited International training This course is designed to give students the opportunity to A step to centre and the largest Simulation Centre in South East Asia, acquire, practice, and demonstrate proficiency in the assessment with an area of 14,000 sq ft. and management of critically ill pediatric patients. The primary Unfold education methodology used in the course is simulation, for skill Computer- controlled patient simulation systems: acquisition and team work. Other modalities used are video Mysteries of demonstration and group discussion. The “SUN” Skills: Performing infant and child CPR NIKHIL GAUR Using oxygen delivery and airway management equipment Establishing IO access and a method for giving rapid fluid The National Aeronautics and boluses Space Administration (NASA) took a gigantic step by successfully SRM/STRATUS Centre is in collaboration with the Neil and Using ECG monitoring launching the PARKER SOLAR Elise Wallace STRATUS Center for Medical Simulation at Providing defibrillation / Cardio version PROBE which marked the first Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston - a Harvard teaching Pediatric Assessment: A systematic approach ever human expedition towards institution which provides important life-saving courses. Medical management: our hot star- “The Sun”. PARKER BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) Provider and Instructor Course 4 types of acute respiratory problems SOLAR PROBE named in the - American Heart Association (AHA) accredited 4 types of acute circulatory problems honour of Dr. Eugene Parker, 4 types of acute cardiac problems, including cardiac arrest a solar physicist, lifted off on Course Duration: 1 Day 12th August 2018 at 3:31 A.M Students will then be tested for competency in the following Cardiac arrest related to coronary artery disease is a common areas (EDT) from NASA’S Kennedy cause of death in our country. Most patients die before arriving Space Centre in Florida, USA. at the hospital. It is essential that CPR be initiated immediately Infant and child BLS The Parker Solar Probe will after the development of cardiac arrest and early defibrillation Approach and management of 2 cases using teamwork make its journey all the way given to those patients in ventricular fibrillation. In this course, the to the Sun’s atmosphere, or participants will learn how to provide Basic Life Support. They Name of the Course Duration Tariff (Rs.) Corona-closer to the Sun than will also learn how to use the Automatic External Defibrillators AHA - PALS Provider course 2 days 6,000/- any spacecraft in the history. The (AED) AHA - PALS Instructor course 2 days 8,000/- solar probe blasted off towards the Sun with a whopping 55 times Name of the Course Duration Tariff (Rs.) ADVANCED HAZMAT – (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS) LIFE SUPPORT (AHLS) Provider and Instructor Course, University more energy than is required to AHA - BLS Provider course 1 day 3,000/- reach Mars. It weighs a mere of Arizona, USA Accredited AHA - BLS Instructor course 1 day 6,000/- 1,400 pounds, which is equivalent Course Duration: 2 Days to 100 pounds less than a Tata ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) SRM University in collaboration with AEMRC and IIEMS Nano weighs! Zooming through Provider and Instructor Course - American Heart Association offers AHLS Provider and Instructor courses at SRM/Stratus, the space in a highly elliptical (AHA) accredited orbit, the Parker Solar Probe Centre for Medical Simulation Course Duration: 2 Days will reach a speed of 4,30,000 AHLS is offered in collaboration with the American Academy of miles per hour-fast enough to Clinical Toxicology (AACT), and was developed by the Arizona get from Agra to Gurgaon in Emergency Medicine Research Centre (AEMRC), a Centre of just one second, setting the Excellence at the University of Arizona College Of Medicine. record for the fastest spacecraft Each Provider course involves a Board-certified Toxicologist in the history. and Physician and is taught by AHLS-verified Instructors. AHLS trains medical personnel to become AHLS Instructors who bring With a mission lifetime of 7 years the probe will complete 24 the course to their region. orbits around the Sun. “NASA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) caters to the advanced The Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS) Provider program has been planning to send a management of a variety of cardiovascular emergencies is a 16 hour, two-day course that teaches healthcare professionals mission to corona for decades, including sudden cardiac arrest. This course will help understand to medically manage patients exposed to hazardous chemical, however, we did not have the the algorithms and skills necessary to manage such critical biological and radiological materials. This course covers material science technological emergencies. This course covers ECG interpretation, management hazardous materials including pesticides, corrosives, irritant advancements which we have of brady and tachyarrhythmias and other life-threatening ECG gases, asphyxiants, hydrocarbons and substituted hydrocarbons now. We are able to design a abnormalities. Pharmacologic and electrical management and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents. Specific heat shield of 4.5 inches thick, strategies (e.g. cardioversion, pacing) will also be introduced antidotes and their indications, contraindications, dosing and which can withstand temperatures and practised. Airway management including airway adjuncts, route are also included. of 2000 degrees Fahrenheit on supra-glottic airway devices, and advanced airway will be taught the face facing the Sun and also and participants will be practicing these skills on simulators. At Name of the Course Duration Tariff (Rs.) maintaining a comfortable 85 the completion of this course, learners will have the cognitive AHLS Provider course 2 days 16,000/- degrees at the back” said Andy and psychomotor skills necessary to manage these critical cases AHLS Instructor course 1 day 10,000/- Driesman, the project manager. as well as the confidence to manage them effectively. It is just the beginning, it For further details please contact : Name of the Course Duration Tariff (Rs.) will take the probe to reach SRM / STRATUS CENTRE FOR MEDICAL SIMULATION the Sun’s closest vicinity by AHA - ACLS Provider course 2 days 6,000/- SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre the year 2024. By the course AHA - ACLS Instructor course 2 days 9,000/- (4th Floor, Hospital Block) SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur. of its voyage Parker will solve Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu. several mysteries of our power PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) Provider PH: 044 47432467, 044 47432648 house “The SUN”. and Instructor Course - American Heart Association (AHA) e.mail ID : [email protected] 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 13 Construo’18 Seventh ‘National Level Technical Symposium’
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The Dept of Civil Engineering, Valliammai Engineering College in association with Institution of Engineers (IE(I)) Student Chapter L – R : Dr. S. Karthikeyan, Professor & Head, Dept. of Mechanical (VEC) and Indian Society For Engineering, Dr. K. Duraivelu, Dean [E&T], SRM IST, Vadapalani Technical Education (ISTE) Campus, Mr. Shankar, G. S, Engineering Manager, Innovation & jointly organized Construo-2018, Technology Development Division, Caterpillar India Ltd., Mr. Ven- Seventh ‘National Level Technical katesan. P, Plant head, Hinduaja Foundries, Ennore, Professor G. Symposium’. Shekar, Consultant, Foundry Engineering It was inaugurated by Chief Guest Er. K. Venkatesan, Immediate Past Chairman, Treasurer- Tamil Nadu, Kratorq’18 Pondicherry & Andaman L-R : Mr.L.Vijey Kumar (Student President), Dr. D. Elango (HOD- Nicobar, Builders Association of Civil), Er. K. Venkatesan (Chief Guest), Dr. B. Chidhambararajan (Principal), Mr.S.Suresh Babu (Construo’18 Coordinator). STAFF WRITER India (Southern Centre). In the Inaugural address chief guest The most awaited National addressed the students by sharing was presided by our beloved officially released the Souvenir of level technical symposium, Students his life experiences and challenges Principal Dr. B. Chidhambararajan Construo’18 and Dept newsletter KRATORQ2018, was from various faced in his career. The role of and Dr. D. Elango, Head of in the inaugural function. The conducted on 28th September him as a successful contractor the Department. The Principal students from various colleges 2018 by the Department of Engineering in enormous productive projects highlighted the importance of actively participated in all the Mechanical Engineering at colleges across such railways, bridge works and infrastructure development technical and non-technical SRMIST, Vadapalani campus. famous Krishna water project and waste management in events. The best performers The department has taken the India participated inspired the budding young his Presidential address. The were awarded with cash prize meticulous initiatives to encourage in large numbers engineers. This inaugural function Chief Guest and Principal in the valedictory. the students to acquire knowledge in science and technology and and took part in also familiar with current trends various technical happening in industry. This symposium served as a platform and non technical for students to showcase their events Advance in Immunology talents and their interests towards various technologies. STAFF WRITER of Infectious diseases, Neuro Chancellor, SRMIST. Keynote immunology, and Trends in address was delivered by Dr. The Inaugural function of The International Conference Molecular Immunology during Rainer Straub, Germany. The KRATORQ’18 was privileged by data, virtual testing Engineering, on Immunology with the theme, the 3-day conference.Eminent salient findings of the conference the presence of the guests Mr. G. and Artificial intelligence. He “Major breakthroughs and focused on cellular and molecular S. Shankar, Engineering Manager, researchers from abroad (UK, insisted the students to undergo advances in immunology for mechanisms of immunity Innovation & Technology Germany, Singapore, Brazil, MOOC courses to enhance their human diseases” was organized by involved in the development Development Division, Caterpillar and Bangladesh) and India skills in latest technologies. the Department of Biotechnology, delivered plenary and special and progression of infectious India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai and School of Bioengineering, diseases, neurodegenerative The souvenir on KRATORQ’18 lectures while young scientists Mr. P.Venkatesan, Hinduja SRM Institute of Science and diseases, and cancer. Also, was released by the dignitaries. and students/scholars gave oral Foundries, Ennore plant, Chennai. Technology, Kattankulathur, possible therapeutic strategies The inaugural function was and poster presentations. The inaugural function was Tamil Nadu at SRMIST from for these diseases using immune concluded by vote of thanks by presided by Dr.K.Duraivelu, Dean September 26 to 28, 2018. The valedictory function molecules, adopting lifestyle Mr. R. A. Arul Raja, Assistant (E&T) and Dr.S.Karthikeyan , was held on September 28, practices, and incorporating Professor. The inaugural function was Professor and Head, Department 2019 which was presided by pharmaceutical- and plant-based presided by Dr. C. Muthamizh of Mechanical Engineering, Students from various Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, Vice molecules were discussed. chelvan, Director (Engg. & Tech.). proposed the welcome address. Engineering colleges across He emphasized the importance of India have participated in Guest of honour Mr. P. research in Immunology to tackle large numbers and took part Venkatesan encouraged the emerging diseases affecting human in various technical and non students with his inspiring being. Dr. M. Radhakrishna technical events like Robo war, speech and gave valuable Pillai, Director, Rajiv Gandhi RC racing, Paper presentation, insights about Industry 4.0 Center for Biotechnology, CAD Modeling, Lathe Master, and latest foundry technology Thiruvananthapuram inaugurated Wild welder, wood pecker, HR techniques. He compared the the Conference with a lecture on Skills and so on. difference in the technologies vaccination strategy in girls for before 30 years and today and The valedictory function preventing cervical and other mentioned the engagement of was organized in the evening. ano-genital cancers in Indian more sophisticated simulation Prizes worth Rs. 1 Lakh were women. software in foundry industries. distributed to the winners of There were 4 plenary lectures, various events. Chief Guest Mr. G. S. Shankar 11 special lectures, 14 oral delivered his address on the All the participant were given presentations and 50 poster emerging technologies in the field participant certificate motivate presentations on four major of Mechanical and automotive them. The program ended with subtopics, Advances in Cancer Engineering, 3D printing, Big national anthem. Immunology, Immunology 14 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 Ubertech 2018 STAFF WRITER and Mr.Anantharaman Prakash, Vice President at Renault Nissan The most awaited technical Technology Business Center symposium, Ubertech 2018, of India who served as chief National level technical fest guest. The Chief guest was was conducted by the Computer felicitated by Dr.K.Duraivelu, Science and Engineering Dean (E&T). and Dr.S.Prasanna Department as part of ACE Devi , HOD, CSE dept. Dr. D. club at SRMIST, Vadapalani. The George Washington encouraged department takes the initiative to the students with his inspiring encourage the spirit of science life lessons and valuable insights and technology and equips about his experience in the students and serves as a platform academic world. for students to showcase their Mr. Anantharaman Prakash talents and their interests towards delivered an address on the various technology. emerging ideas in the automotive The Inaugural function field and the role of computer Ubertech’18 saw the presence engineers in that field. The of Dr.D.George Washington, inaugural function was concluded Director, Knowldge Data by vote of thanks given by Mr. Center at Anna University Jervin, President of ACE club.
Swachh Bharat – Cleanliness Campaign
STAFF WRITER A team of 100 students set off raised in their hands. we had conducted Cleaning to keep the environment clean to the zoological park with all the Drive in Heritage Spots, The Pledge on importance of and which will be our duty to SRM Institute of Hotel cleaning aids and equipments with Cleanliness Drive was taken by Archaeological Sites such as keep the earth clean to foster Management one of the top many placards carrying slogans the studentsahead by Additional Mahabalipuram Beach, Lake , future generation. private Hotel management highlighting the importance of Chief Principal of Forest & The Zoo, Schools, Small cities and institutes in India, affiliated cleanliness and clean India. Pamphlets were distributed, Director Y. Yuvaraj, IFS.,along towns to bring awareness among with National Council for carrying the important message A walkathon by the students with our Director Dr. D. Antony public regarding the importance Hotel Management & Catering of keeping India clean and and faculties assisted by the Ashok Kumar. of cleanliness and intruding the Technology (NCHMCT), Ministry also the effective ways to be forest officials delivering the sense of responsibility to keep of Tourism, Govt. of India, Ms. SudhaReman, IFS., the followed to make the world slogans related to clean India, the surrounding clean. empowering students the best Assistant Director also was took a better place to live is – to from the entrance of the zoo in knowledge, skill and training part of the Clean India campaign He explained students about the Reuse, Reduce and to Recycle. the GST road vandalur through in the field of hospitality nearly and taken the pledge. campaign SWACHH BHARAT the inner lane and they marched Students cleaned the outside more than two decades and giving intense focus on importance through the entrance distributing Our Director had addressed premises and the inside the zoo now we are in our 25th Year. of Cleanliness. Pamphlets emphasizing the the gathering and appreciated the without disturbing the animals SRM Institute of Hotel importance of keeping our efforts taken by the officers of And also he shared that as and also creating a great sense Management conducted the clean country clean and also with Forest department in maintaining Hotel Management Students you of awareness to the public. The India Campaign on 20.09.2018 the placards written stressing the Zoo Eco friendly and clean. should set a role to others in the event was telecasted through at Arignar Anna Zoological Park the importance of cleanliness As a part of Swachh Bharat, initiative “ SWACHH BHARAT” SRM IHM Official FB LIVE 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 3 15
Campus Placements off to a flying start @ SRMIST…. Over 3000 offers made on Day 1!!!
STAFF WRITER offers, TCS Digital has made • Microsoft recruited a student season will spread over months and Humanities. It was founded offers to 62 students and with 38.5 lakhs pa. allowing students to pursue their in 1985 as SRM Engineering Come placement season, SRM College in Kattankulathur, under INFOSYS made 64 offers. • Amazon picked 16 Software dream job on campus. IST plays host to some of the University of Madras. SRM The total offers by Infosys are Development Engineers. About SRM IST: SRM Institute top Indian and multinational 1185, which is the highest in Group of Institutions now has • UDAAN.com a Bengaluru of Science and Technology companies. Last placement India by any Institution so far. 8 campuses, 4 in Tamil Nadu season saw nearly 540 companies based start-up hired 3 students (formerly known as SRM — Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, opening their doors to thousands For the first time, fifteen with the offer of 18.5 lakhs University) is one of the top Vadapalani, Tiruchchirappalli of SRM IST students. Taiwanese companies participated pa, ranking universities in India and others in Delhi NCR, in a job fair in the campus with over 50,000+ students Sonepat, Gangtok and Amaravati. The 2019 Placement season • Nutanix based in Bengaluru and more than 3200+ faculty SRM Institute of Science and is off to a flying start with Day facilitated by TAITRA (Taiwan hired 2 System Reliability across all the campus, offering Technology is approved by the 1 recruiters TCS, Infosys, External Trade Development Engineers at 18.1 lakhs pa a wide range of undergraduate, University Grants Commission Cognizant and Wipro making Council). • SAP labs offered 1 M.Tech postgraduate and doctoral and is accredited by the National over three thousand offers on student at 17 Lakhs pa. Some of the Super Dream programs in Engineering, Assessment and Accreditation campus. recruiters who made offers on Given the number of students Management, Medicine and Council (NAAC) with A++ Under the category of Dream campus are in SRM IST, the placement Health sciences, and Science rating.
Motivation Lecture By Indian Airforce • 4250+ offers already made on campus by 120 Wing Commander Mr.joseph companies so far...... • 1185 offers made by Infosys STAFF WRITER (Highest) The Indian Air Force (IAF) • Microsoft tops Super Dream has embarked on a pro-active offers with a package of initiative of connecting with 38.5 lakhs pa the youth to create awareness • 17 Core Companies; 11 among them about the force and Super Dream Companies and 65 Dream Companies inspire them to pursue a career have visited so far in the IAF. Indian Airforce • Capegemini has made 200+ offers; Musigma & LTI have Wing commander Mr.Joseph made more than 100 Offers each gave a motivation lecture on • For the first time, fifteen Taiwanese companies participated 29 August 2018 at our premise. in a job fair in the campus facilitated by TAITRA (Taiwan Students got to know the real External Trade Development Council) life in the airforce and various The 2019 Placement season is off to a flying start with Day opportunities available over 1 recruiters TCS, Infosys, Cognizant and Wipro making there and the selection process. over three thousand offers at our campus. Adding to this, The session was very interactive under the category of Dream offers, TCS Digital has made and students received various offers to 62 students and INFOSYS made 64 offers. goodies after the Q&A session.