IIT-Bombay Research Internship Award

IIT-Bombay Research Internship Award:

IIT-Bombay Research Internship Award

Posted Date :07/09/2013

The IIT-Bombay Research Internship Award is intended to be a learning research experience. The IIT Bombay awards are for certain research projects. Project details are made available to candidates allowing them to apply for projects which are of their interest and so can practice and prepare for a thorough selection routine. There shall be set number interns who shall be slotted for the projects that have been chosen. The interns who shall be selected and shall work full time for a period of four to six months and they shall be handed a salary of Rs. 10,000 every month. They also might get accommodation according to the availability. They shall have to work full time during the internship and part time internship is not allowed. Participants shall have to submit a documents stating that they do not have any course work to during the internship period. Source: IANS

5 quotes for Teacher’s Day

5 quotes for Teacher’s Day:

Teacher's Day is celebrated as a tribute to the valuable contribution made by teachers.  In India, Teacher's Day is celebrated on September 5 since 1962 as it is the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, a prominent thinker, philosopher and an educator. The top 5 top quotes on Teacher’s Day: "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -Helen Keller “Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those art of living well.” -Aristotle “There are two kinds of teachers: the kinds that fill you with so much quail shot that you can't move, and the kind that just gives you a little prod behind and you jump to the skies.” -Robert Frost The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth'. -Dan Rather A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others -Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Source: IANS

IIT-JEE 2013: An eye lost, 18 year old cancer survivor makes it to IIT

IIT-JEE 2013: An eye lost, 18 year old cancer survivor makes it to IIT:

His resolve is written large on his face. Pankaj Yadav, 18, has made it to the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)-Varanasi, overcoming his handicap of losing an eye to cancer 13 years ago.

In doing so, this cancer survivor has set an example for hundreds of others like him who have fought off the dreaded disease. The National Society for Childhood Cancer and Cankids. Kidscan have committed to supporting his family to meet his higher education costs of Rs.400,000 over four years and are seeking donors to help him.

"When I lost an eye at the age of five, no one imagined that I would go far in academics," said Yadav, a resident of Haryana whose father is a constable in the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force.

"Even when I started my preparations for the IIT entrance exam, not many of my peers believed that I would crack it," said the survivor of retinoblastoma eye cancer, who sports a plastic left eye.

Sushila Devi, Pankaj's mother, is all praise for her son's courage. "It is a miracle. After his fight against cancer, our middle class family had little hope of his making it big. But Pankaj made it through IIT and MBBS entrance."

"Now, after his IIT course he should serve others like him who have overcome adversity," she said.

Pankaj's younger sister, Mamata, 14, is in Class 10. "I will try to do something like him," she said.

The IIT-entrant was among the 23 cancer patients and survivors who were recently honoured by Cankids in New Delhi with scholarships under the 6th Annual National Childhood Cancer Scholarship Programme 2013.

Source: IANS

IIT-B: Students asked to sign honour code to ensure ethical practices

IIT-B: Students asked to sign honour code to ensure ethical practices:

Students of Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) have been asked to sign honour code to curb plagiarism.

The students will sign the document mentioning that they will not indulge in any kind of academic dishonesty,

They will adhere to all principles of academic honesty and integrity and will not seek or give unauthorized help in tests, exams or assignments, states the code. They will not misrepresent, fabricate or falsify any idea/data/fact/source in their project submissions and any violation will lead to disciplinary action, it adds.

The one-and-a-half page code enlists dos and don'ts as well as penalties for violations. It also lays down rules for individual and group activities. In case of a group activity, all students involved in the group will be held responsible even if one member indulges in dishonesty.

All departments were taking measures to prevent plagiarism. The institute's student mentor programme also is devising its own honour code. "

Source: IANS

IET India Scholarship Awards 2013: IIT-B and NIT students win

IET India Scholarship Awards 2013: IIT-B and NIT students win:

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) announced the winners of the first edition of its India Scholarship Awards 2013. Suhas Vidhate from IIT – Mumbai and Siddha Ganju from National Institute of Technology (NIT) - Himachal Pradesh were announced as the winners in the General and Women’s category respectively.

Unnat Jain from IIT – Kanpur and Ankana Dhar, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur  came in a close second in the General and Women’s category respectively.

The winners were felicitated by Shri.  D.P. Agrawal, Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The winners were presented them with the prestigious IET scholarship along with a Certificate.

The finalists represented IIT-Kanpur and Mumbai; NIT – Rourkela, Durgapur and Himachal Pradesh; R V College of Engineering and M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology from Bangalore and College of Engineering, Pune. About 5,000 students across India participated for the scholarship.

 Eight finalists were selected for the national final round that was held in Delhi on August 23, 2013.

Shekhar Sanyal, Director and Country Head, IET India congratulated the winners for demonstrating outstanding engineering and leadership potential.

Source : Indiancolleges

How to avoid distraction while studying: 6 tips

How to avoid distraction while studying: 6 tips:

Many students find it difficult to focus on studying when there are a lot of distractions. Let’s look at some simple tips to avoid distractions while studying: -------------------------------- #1: Find the right place -------------------------------- - Find a place to study where there is minimal distraction. It should be airy and comfortable in terms of temperature - Try going to a library or study centre if a conducive atmosphere is not available at home #READ: Study Smart: 4 tips for success -------------------------------- #2: Feel the energy -------------------------------- - Find the right time of the day for studying Tip: some students are early morning people, whereas some are night study people. See what suits you the best  - Ensure that you have had adequate sleep before you begin studying so that your brain is active and alert  - Make sure that you are not studying on an empty stomach, but see to it that you have also not overeaten  -------------------------------- #3: Silence is golden -------------------------------- - Tell your family that you will be busy studying for another two hours, so that they do not disturb you when studying at home - Keep your cell phone on silent even if the message or call is about academics or switch it off -------------------------------- #4: Laser like focus -------------------------------- - Switch off the TV and radio during study as it can divert your attention to non-study materials  - Stay away from using internet as it tempts you to get on to non-academic websites  -------------------------------- #5: Calm down -------------------------------- - Incense sticks, aromatic candles or sprays can help you mentally relax while studying  - Ensure that your mind is free from stress Tip: Note down things bothering you for the time being and explain that you will sort them later  - Once you are mentally settled, plan what and how you have to study in the given time so that a goal is set -------------------------------- #6: Take a (small) break -------------------------------- - Keep a bottle of water so that you remain hydrated during long hours of study  - Take short breaks while studying like a 5-minute break after an hour of continuous study. But ensure that during break time, your brain gets to relax  Tip: Checking the phone, watching TV or surfing internet are not recommended during break time. SOurce : Indiancolleges

IIT Indore to get permanent campus soon

IIT Indore to get permanent campus soon:

IIT- Indore will soon get a permanent campus on a 500 acre of land. The institute will be located nearly 35 kilometres away from the city.

IIT Indore has been functioning from the building of Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) since its inception in 2007

The campus will be built at a cost of Rs 608.4 crore in 30 months.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Indore has asked for pre-qualification applications for designing and building of the campus. The last date for submitting the application is August 26.

IIT-I's permanent campus is proposed to come up on 500 acre of land in Simrol, nearly 35 kilometres away from the city at an estimated cost of Rs 608.4 crore in 30 months.

The company will get the contract by the institute will need to develop infrastructure. Infrastructure includes academic buildings, hostel building, faculty and staff housing, indoor sports centre, ancillary buildings along with external development and all engineering services at the permanent campus of the institute.

Source : Indiancolleges