vidyarthi MITra Volume 2, Issue 2 News Letter - Apr to Jun 2019 [email protected] Vision of the Department Workshop Attended Conduction of NEET Exam To be recognized as numero uno in the field Prof. Vinayraj K. attended the The college worked as an of civil engineering education, research and workshop on “ANSIS & examination centre for NTA‟s an imparter of enterprising skills. REVIT” at SVCE, Bengaluru. NEET exam. Dr. B. G. Naresh Mission of the Department Kumar was the Chief Superintendent and Prof. •To facilitate technical ingenuity through Advisory Committee Meeting Aniruddha A. M. was Ad. Dty. The meeting of the advisory committee with the proficient teaching learning processes that Chief Superintendent. They inspire self learning. staff and convener was held on 13.04.2019. Many attended a meeting at Dayanand •To enhance collaborative growth in healthy discussions took place and decisions were Sagar College at Bengaluru in revised on vision and mission statements and research and consultancy and deliver April and conducted the exam on weightage given to IA and SEE in the calculation 05.05.2019 at MITM. solutions to meet the societal needs. of attainment for NBA related works. •To instill students with communication and aMITotsava 2K19 professional skills to foster industry- The dept. had organized a state level semi technical academia interaction that propels inter college Civil Engineering Fest "aMITotsava 2K19", focusing mainly on the colleges located in entrepreneurial attitude. and around Mysuru zone, on 8th May 2019, Wednesday at the premises of the college. The event Student Editors was inaugurated by Dr. B. G. Naresh Kumar, Ms. Nishath Tazeen, Mr. Ramesh V. , VIII Sem Principal, MITM, Dr. C. Ramakrishnegowda, Head Ms. Impana C. R., Mr. Chinthan. M. N., VI Sem Meeting of Board of Studies of Civil Engineering, Mr. Sunil Kumar M. S., Ms. Chaya Rampure, Mr. Punith Raj R. R., IV Sem Dr. C. Ramakrishnegowda, Prof. Yashwant M. K. faculty of JSS Technological University and Mr. and Prof. Aniruddha A. M. were deputed to attend Aniruddha A. M., Coordinator, aMITotsava 2K19. Journal Reviewership the 2 day workshop on changes in scheme of The fest was powered by MITM‟s FORCE (Forum Prof. Shankaregowda has received a membership of Civil Engineering), Premier CAD, RAMCO, certificate for being an active reviewer of the journal engineering, held at BIT, Bengaluru, on 02 & 03.05.2019. Dr. C. Ramakrishnegowda chaired the Karthik Constructions, Kalpashree Farms and “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Jagadeesh & Family (KRS). Research”. meeting on both the days. The fest witnessed 141 participants from year 2018-19 on 16th and 17th May 2019. The Based on the evaluation of presentations and the various engineering colleges competing for titles proceedings of the conference was released by the exhibits in the expo, 'best project' award was in six events, for which, a prize amount of over Research Officers of Karnataka Engineering conforred on the winners – the batch guided by Prof. Rs. 12, 000 was on offer. The extract of the results Research Station (KERS) Mr.Sathyanarayana, Yashwanth M. K. The students involved were Mr. are as tabulated. Apart from cash prize, trophies, Mr.Shamanna, Principal of MITM, Dr. B. G. Naresh Sayeed Ali, Ms. Nishath Tazeen, Ms. Medha C. and medals and certificates were given to the winners Kumar, Head of Civil Engineering of MITM, Dr. C. Mr. Ranjan Y. S. and runners. Also, all the participants were given Ramakrishnegowda and the Project Coordinator the participation certificate. Mr.Aniruddha A. M. The paper clippings below are from Deccan Herald, Kannada Prabha, Mysuru Mithra, Praja Vani, Vijaya Vani and Star of Mysore respectively. Further, the proceedings compiled by Asst. Prof. Aniruddha A. M., released on this day, houses in it the abstracts of works on various streams of Civil Engineering such as Structural engineering, Concrete Technology, Water resources engineering, Transportation engineering, Environmental engineering and Geotechnical engineering. This book was brought out with the intention of making the students know the importance of publications in the field of engineering and inculcate the 'publication culture' amongst the young graduates. The two day conference saw 36 batches (143 students) of final year Civil Engineering students presenting their works for 20 minutes each, which was evaluated by the field specialists who are research officers at KERS. Parallaly, the project expo was a showcase of these batches' works through posters, models and samples as applicable. Two Day Conference on Project Works The department had organized a two day UG project expo and a conference on project works carried out by it's students during the academic A Talk on Sustainable Living KSCST Funded Project HoD as Guest of Honour The sixth semester students were addressed by Sri A project batch guided by Dr. B. G. Naresh Dr. C. Ramakrishnegowda was the guest of Ramesh Kikkeri, environmentalist, on the Kumar and Prof. Avinash Gornale, titled honour at the “Environmental Day” celebrated by sustainable living concepts, as part of Student “Assessment of Properties of Reinforced Foam Organization for the Development of People Development Program, organized by Prof. Concrete Blocks”, was selected for being funded (ODP), where he advised the gathering to focus on Yashwanth M. K. on 16.05.2019. by the prestigious Karnataka State Council for optimal usage of the available natural resources. Science and Technology (KSCST). The grants sanctioned was Rs. 7,000. The project batch gave a presentation before the committee at ATMECE. Student Publications Environmental Day at MITM 8 project batches, 2 each guided by Prof. K. All the faculty of the department along with other Vinayraj, Prof. Punith N. and Prof. Shankaregowda MITians lead by the Principal Dr. B. G. Naresh and 1 each by Dr. S. P. Madhu and Prof. Kumar and President Dr. S. Murali took active Chandrashekar Gowda K. N saw the light of part in planting the saplings in the premises of the publication in the reputed journal - JETIR. Many college. other batches are also in the verge of getting their Meeting at KERS for Intrnship & MoU works published. Prof. Gururaj M. H. and Prof. Aniruddha A. M. were deputed for a half day meeting at KERS for availing internships for the students and to submit a proposed MoU for improved and continued relationship with the firm. Charity by Students The final year students donated a handsome fine amount to a charitable trust in Mysuru. Group Photo of the Class of 2019 The final year students were captured in a Class Room Activities photograph along with the staff, HoD and the The sixth and fourth semester students are Principal. involved in many activities that enhance their knowledge through presentations and demonstrations. Graduation Day VTU Assignments - Evaluation The dept. had organized a farewell and Dr. B. G. Naresh Kumar was appointed as the „Graduation Day‟ for its fresh graduates on 8th Chief Superintendent of Evaluation for the June, 2019, Saturday at the premises of the Mysuru region and Dr. C. Ramakrishnegowda was college. This function named “Shubha Vidaaya - the Deputy Chief Superintendent. Prof. Varun S., 2019” was inaugurated by Dr. B. G. Naresh Prof. Manjunatha R. N. and Prof. Ashwini D. Kumar, Principal, MITM, Dr. S. Murali, were chosen as evaluation coordinators. President, MET, Dr. C. Ramakrishnegowda, Head of Civil Engineering, and Mr. Aniruddha A. M., Asst. Prof. & Coordinator of the event and proud parents of the graduates. Consultancy Works The consultancy works in the department is in full swing and the pictures show a site visit. Workshop on Student Induction Program Prof. Aniruddha A. M., along with two other faculty of MITM attended a 3 day FDP on Student th The 143 graduates and their parents were Induction Program at CIT, Bengaluru from 17 - th welcomed by the Principal. The students and 19 June, 2019. parents gave their feedback and shared their VTU Assignments - BOE happiness by appreciating the good practices of Dr. C. Ramakrishnegowda was made the Chairman the college. The faculty also addressed them and of Board of Examination for the even semester of gave their valuable inputs for future. The HoD the academic year 2018 -19. He chose Prof. Aniruddha A. M. to be a co – op member. concluded by stressing on the importance of Upcoming Events respecting the duty. The president gave the 1. Prof.s Aniruddha A. M., Pradeep B., Varun S., Manjunatha R. N. and example of many legends and told the students D. Ashwini are to attend a 5 day FDP at IIT Bombay from 15th to 19th July,. to have ethics for a better future. Later in the 2. Prof.s Punith N. and Chandrashekar Gowda K. N. are to attend a 3 day FDP at BMSIT, Bengaluru, from 15th to 17th July. day, the students were given the course 3. Prof. Aniruddha A. M.,, along with two other faculty from MITM is completion certificates and a memento with to attend a 7 day FDP at SVCE, Bengaluru, from 23rd to 29th July. 4. Orientation Program and Induction Program in August. their group photo printed on it. 5. 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