| The Madras Institute
of Technology celebrating its Golden Jubilee. To commemorate the event,
the MIT Alumni Association organised a four-day technical exhibition at
the Anna University Campus between 20th August and 23rd August. The exhibition
was inaugurated by Mr. Klaus Shroeder, Counsel General of Federal Republic
of Germany. The event coincided with the Industry-Academic Partnership
program. The exhibition was aimed mostly at the small and medium industries.
The stalls displayed models of finished products and components in different
fields. The focus was mainly on Information Technology, Automobile and
Instrumentation. It was more of student-oriented industrial exhibition.
Most of the stall were put up by leading industrial houses. It was defined
as a unique attempt as it gives scope for the engineering students to have
an exposure to the activities of top business houses.
An Industry-Academic
Partnership Programme was organised by Centre for University-Industry Collaboration
(CUIC) of Anna University on 20th August 1999. Speaking at the inaugural
ceremony our Vice Chancellor Dr. A. Kalanidhi said that the varsity would
be launching web based education to help the teaching staff of various
technical institutions. Thiru R.S. Nirjar, member-secretary, AICTE, New
Delhi, assured all help from AICTE towards the programmes involving Anna
University. In a special address Mr. Klaus Shroeder, Counsul General of
Federal Republic of Germany, said a good interaction between the academia
and industry was required to overcome the challenges of globalised economy.
Thiru K. Medappa, President MIT Alumni Association, also spoke. Professor
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| The M.E.degree programme in MECHATRONICS
was inaugurated by Dr.M.Ananda Krishnan, Vice-Chairman, Tamil Nadu State
Council for Higher Education, Chennai on 28th January, 1999 at the MIT
Campus. Dr.G.Ramaiyan, Dean, Academic Courses, Anna University, presided.
Dr.A.Mathialagan, Director (Academic) TANITIC, Chennai and Mr.K.S.Shetty,
Managing Director, Tespa Tools (P) LTD, Chennai offered their felicitations.
The M.E.Mechatronics degree programme offered by the Department of Production Technology, Anna University (MIT Campus) is a Synergistic fusion of Mechanical, Electronics and Computer Engineering. This AICTE approved programme is the first of its kind in India and is launched in commomoration with the MIT Golden Jubliee Celebrations. The course is of 1 1/2 years duration with an intake capacity of 15 students (10 Non sponsored and 5 sponsored). For further details Dr.P.R.Nakkeeran, Professor, Department of Production Technology, Anna University, MIT Campus can be contacted. Ph:2368833, 2368850, Fax:044-2368403 Email:mit @md2.vsnl.net.in. |
| Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam,
Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, Government of India and the
most distinguished alumnus of Madras Institute of Tecnology, Anna University
has been selected for the prestegious Indira Gandhi award for national
integration for the year 1997. The award will be presented by the congress
(I) President Mrs. Sonia Gandhi on October 31.
The award was instituted by the Congress (I) in its centenary year to uphold the cause of national integration and understanding and to give recognition to outstanding contribution to the cause by individuals and institutions. The award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 1.51 lakhs and a citation. Anna University wishes many more honour to Dr. Abdul Kalam in coming years! |