Coorg Institute of Technology

Add-On Course on “Data Science Using Machine Learning”
2024-07-13 08:00 - 2024-07-18 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized Six days workshop on “Data Science Using Machine Learning” from 13th May 2024 to 18th May 2024.The program was organized for second year students.

Dignitaries on the dais during the Inaugural Programme
DAY 1:
The Course begins with an introduction to data science and the role of machine learning within it. The session covered the introduction to simple python codes and it’s working. The session also covered features of python.

Resource person interacting with students during Hands-on session
DAY 2:
On the second day, the focus shifts to exploratory data analysis (EDA) and data visualization. The morning session covers descriptive statistics, pattern identification, and feature engineering.
DAY 3:
Day three introduces supervised learning with a focus on regression. The morning session covers the basics of supervised learning, linear regression models, and their assumptions.
DAY 4:
The fourth day is dedicated to classification algorithms. The morning session covers logistic regression, decision trees, and k-Nearest Neighbors, along with model evaluation techniques like confusion matrices and ROC curves.
DAY 5:
Participants explored unsupervised learning on the fifth day, starting with an introduction to its applications and key differences from supervised learning. The morning session covers clustering algorithms such as k-means, hierarchical clustering, and DBSCAN.
DAY 6:
The final day emphasizes model deployment and a capstone project. The morning session introduces model deployment using Flask and Django, building REST APIs, and deploying models on cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Workshop on “IOT Application for Product Development”
2024-05-23 08:00 - 2024-05-25 17:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
Workshop on “IOT Application for Product Development”

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized Three days’ workshop on “IOT Application for Product Development” from 23rd May 2024 to 25th May 2024, was an insightful event led by Mr.Kotresh Mundrugi,Director, Infotech Solution,Bengaluru and Vikas P .The program was organized for Third year students.
DAY 1:
On the first day, the session started with a brief explanation about the need for IoT in industrial applications, followed by the methodology for its implementation. Participants were introduced to embedded system design, sensors, and actuators for collecting data to monitor over IoT. The session concluded with a detailed explanation of microcontrollers and microprocessors.
In the afternoon, the focus shifted to Python program development for basic switching applications, including control commands, logic gates implementation, and internal registers utilization.
Resource person interacting with students during Workshop
DAY 2:
On the second day, the session covered the need for mobile apps in industrial IoT, followed by an introduction to GUI-based modular mobile app development. The session also included discussions on the basic elements of front-end design (UI), the usage of graphics and other media elements in UI, and text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversions using onboard elements of mobile devices. The session concluded with a discussion on data storage and fetching from cloud databases. The session also covered the integration of code with Firebase for establishing IoT connections and capturing data using the developed mobile app for cloud storage.
Resource person interacting with students during Workshop
DAY 3:
The final day began with a session on frontend and backend code development for GUI-based control panels, including integration with Firebase for establishing IoT connections. The workshop covered the need for actuators circuits and the establishment of communication between cloud databases and mobile embedded systems for real-time value storing. The day concluded with the development of a health monitoring system using IoT and the final testing of the product.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Tournament
2024-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Student Association “TechNova” of Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a battleground mobile India (BGMI) tournament on 9th May 2024. The programme was organized for the students of all the departments.
There were 20 teams each consisting of 4 members registered for the event.
The official match was played in Erangle where the top 16 teams were selected for the next round. The second match was conducted in Shanok map and third was again in Miramar followed by fourth match in Erangle.
Top 2 teams were selected according to the killing rate and consistency winning top 3 palaces in all matches. Most Valuable Player (MVP) was selected according to the more number of kills in all the matches the player played among all the teams.
The winners of the tournament was Amith A , Manoj M Jadav, Shreyas Yadav and Vijay SN
The runners were Limon Karumbaiah, Akshay C V, Nikhil Madappa and Mohammad Asif C A

Synergy
2024-02-28 10:00 - 16:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Students Association Technova of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized an interdisciplinary project proposal program named “Synergy” to promote innovation and collaboration across disciplines. The event was held on 28th February 2024. “Synergy”, aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration across various fields. The event encouraged students to develop interdisciplinary projects, integrating knowledge from different domains to create impactful solutions. The program commenced with an inaugural function, attended by Sri P. A. Poovanna (Director, Kodava Education Society). A total of 11 teams participated, presenting their innovative ideas. The best projects were recognized and awarded.

Infosys Industrial visit
2024-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Mysore Infosys, mysore, mysore, karnataka
Introducing resource persons is an important aspect of any event, especially an industrial visit where participants are there to gain insights from experts in the field. Mr. Biligiri Ranga, operations specialist gave a brief introduction about Infosys Mysore company. The introduction by Mr. Biligiri Ranga likely set the stage for the participants, providing a foundation of knowledge about Infosys Mysore before they delved deeper into the specifics of the company during the visit.
Mr. Biligiri Ranga, from the operations specialist, played a crucial role in providing insights into the importance of Spring Board and training. Infosys Springboard is a Digital literacy program launched as part of the Infosys ESG Tech for Good charter. It aims to enable students and associated communities from early education to lifelong learners by imparting digital and life skills through curated content & interventions, free of cost.
Kaynes Technology is a leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider specializing in PCB assembly, box build assembly, and electromechanical assembly for diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics.
Before the visit began, a comprehensive safety briefing was conducted, highlighting the importance of adhering to safety protocols and guidelines throughout the visit. Participants were instructed on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency procedures.
The industrial visit to Kaynes Technology concluded with a recap of key insights gained during the tour. Participants expressed appreciation for the opportunity to witness the advanced manufacturing capabilities of Kaynes Technology. Feedback collected from participants will be used to enhance future industrial visit experiences.

The Open Day of IISc for the year 2024
2024-02-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, CV Raman Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012, Bengaluru, karnataka, India
The Open Day of IISc for the year 2024 was scheduled for Saturday, February 24th, from 9 am to 5 pm. The event featured exhibitions, demonstrations, guided tours, and interactive sessions aimed at providing visitors with a comprehensive understanding of the institute’s research endeavors across diverse disciplines. During the visit, the students and faculty members had the opportunity to explore various research laboratories and facilities across different departments. Attend presentations and demonstrations conducted by faculty members and research scholars. Engage in interactive sessions to discuss research projects and opportunities for collaboration. Gain insights into emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research initiatives. Interact with faculty members and researchers to seek guidance and clarify doubts. Network with peers from other institutions and exchange ideas. The visit provided valuable insights and learning experiences for the students and faculty members, including:

Exposure to cutting-edge research methodologies and technologies.
Understanding the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex research challenges.
Appreciation for the diverse research domains and their real-world applications.
Opportunities for potential research collaborations and internships at IISc.

Guest Talk on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2024-02-15 - 2024-02-16 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organised a guest talk on “Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning” for the fifth semester students on the 15th and 16th of February 2024. Dr. Mohammed Muddasir, Associate Professor, Department of Information Science and Engineering, VVCE Mysuru was the resource person of the event. A total of 55 students attended the session. During the session, the resource person gave an insightful overview of Machine Learning. He delved into several Decision Tree Induction Algorithms, including ID3, C4.5, CART, and Regression trees. Additionally, he covered essential topics like validating and pruning decision trees. The spotlight then shifted to Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). The speaker elaborated on different types of ANNs, the concept of Artificial Neurons, and the significance of the Perceptron. Furthermore, he explored Learning Theory and the intricacies of training in a Multi-Layered Perceptron. The students actively participated in a dynamic question-and-answer session, problem solving, gaining valuable insights and clarifications on various facets of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Guest talk on “Operating System”
2024-02-08 10:00 - 16:30 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a guest talk on “Operating System” for the third semester students on 8th February 2024. Dr. Prasanth M V and Dr. Prema, Associate Professors, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, VVCE Mysuru were the resource persons of the event. A total of 65 students attended the session. The resource persons initiated the talk with an overview and various types of operating systems, evolution, and significance of operating systems in modern computing. The speakers elaborated on the core components of operating systems and also the challenges faced by modern operating systems, including security threats and scalability issues. Following the presentation, the students actively engaged in a question-and-answer session with the resource persons. Topics ranged from real-time operating systems (RTOS) to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on operating system design. The interactive session provided students with valuable insights and clarification on various aspects of operating systems.

A Report on “Inauguration of Department Students' Association” and one day workshop on Cyber Security
2023-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The department of Computer Science and Engineering inaugurated department Student Association followed by one-day workshop on “Cyber Security” on 12-12-2023 in third floor seminar hall at 10:00 AM. The Computer Science Department Student Association Inauguration Program was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Gururaj H L, Associate Professor, Manipal Institute of Technology as the Chief Guest. The program was presided by Dr.M C Kariappa Hon.President, Kodava Education Society. Dr.M Basavaraj, Principal and the HOD’s of all the departments graced the occasion. Dr. Gururaj H L delivered an insightful and motivational address, emphasizing the importance of student associations in shaping the future of aspiring professionals. He shared valuable experiences from his own journey and encouraged students to actively engage in opportunities for learning and growth.
Following the successful inauguration of the Computer Science Department Student Association Program, a workshop on Cyber Security was organized. Dr. Gururaj H L and his esteemed coworker, Dr. Shreyas J collaboratively brought together their expertise and insights, providing an invaluable learning opportunity for the students. The workshop began with an in-depth overview of the current cyber security landscape. Dr. Gururaj and Dr. Shreyas covered key concepts such as threat vectors, attack surfaces, and the importance of risk assessment in cyber security. This workshop aimed to provide students with practical insights and skills in the ever-evolving field of cyber security.
The inauguration of the Department Students’ Association was a resounding success. The event not only marked the formal beginning of the association but also fostered a sense of community and excitement among the students.

Mini Project Exhibition
2023-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The 4th semester students of Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a mini project exhibition on 26th September 2023 at 10:00AM in first floor CSE Lab. The mini project exhibition showcased an impressive array of innovative and creative projects created by the students. The event provided an excellent platform for students and faculty to witness the culmination of hard work, creativity, and innovation in diverse fields. Dr. M. Basavaraj, Principal and Mrs. Daina K K, HOD, Department of Computer Science and Engineering visited the exhibition during the scheduled time and were warmly welcomed by the organizing committee and students. They took a comprehensive tour of the exhibition, engaging with students and gaining insights into the projects. Totally 8 batches participated in the event.

Engineers Day
2023-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized “Engineers Day” celebration with great enthusiasm on September 15th 2023, and aimed to promote awareness about the latest technological advancements, provide a platform for knowledge sharing, and recognize the achievements of students. Program was inaugurated by the chief guest, Sri C P Belliappa, Former President, K.ES, guest of honor, Sri C P Rakesh Poovaiah, Dr. M Basavaraj, Principal, CIT and Prof. Daina K.K, HOD, Department of Computer Science & Engineering.
The highlight of the day was the keynote address by the chief guest Sri C P Belliappa. He delivered an inspiring and informative talk on the latest trends in technology, with a particular focus on “Slide Rule” and “Singularity”. The audience gained valuable insights into how “Slide Rule” principles can be applied in real world engineering projects.
In addition to “Slide Rule”, the chief guest delved into the intriguing topic of “Singularity”, this concept often associated with artificial intelligence and robotics, refers to points where functions or system become undefined or exhibit extreme behaviors. The audience learned about the significance of singularity in cutting edge technology and its potential implications for the future.

Ability Enhancement Skills for Industrial Exposure
2023-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a talk on “Ability enhancement skills for industrial exposure” for the first-year students as a part of the induction programme on 8th September 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Mr. Raghavendra D, HR and admin, Rangoon’s LLP, Mysuru was the resource person of the event. Mr. Raghavendra D educated the students about how evolving fields like engineering and technology changes with continuous advancement and jobs in the IT industry demand trained and up-to-date individuals that keep track of industry changes. The resource person explained how Career guidance can help students understand their strengths, weaknesses, and interests, and provided them with a clearer picture of the career paths available to them. He also explained the students about the importance of improving communication skills and how it enables students to identify, articulate, model, and solve problems. A total of around 236 students participated in the session.

A TALK ON “IT CHALLENGES -> OPPORTUNITIES”
2023-06-26 11:30 - 16:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a talk on “IT challenges and opportunities” on 26th June at 11:30 a.m. The talk was organized for the second year and pre-final year students of Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and Electronics and Communication departments at 3rd floor seminar hall. The resource person of the event was Mr. Sanjay G S, Head of Engineering/CTO, Monnai Technology India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore. Mrs. Kirthan K M Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering welcomed the gathering and was the Master of Ceremony. Dr. M Basavaraj, Principal introduced the resource person. Mrs. Kirthan K M delivered vote of thanks. Prof. Daina K K, the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and all department HOD’s, teaching faculties were also present for the event.

The resource person explained VUCA, an acronym based on the leadership theories. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity refers to leaders who are able or forced to shift and respond to changes in their respective industry or market with corresponding solutions that are quick and agile. He also briefed about Big Data and its importance in companies to improve operations, provide better customer service, create personalized marketing campaigns. The resource person also gave insights about roles and responsibilities and talent requirements for IT.

(Certification Course) entitled “Python”
2023-05-22 09:30 - 2023-06-02 16:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized twelve daysworkshop on “Python” from 22 nd May 2023 to 02 nd June 2023.The workshopwas organized with the objective of promoting the awareness and skills amongII-year CSE students about Python Programming and its applications. Theworkshop was attended by 55 participants.The workshop started with Git and GitHub version control systems andadvantages of git and GitHub. The workshop resource person initially focusedon introduction to python, its features and applications. The students got achance to learn python data types, operators, control structures, functions, datastructures, modules, packages, oops concepts, files, libraries of Data sciencethoroughly. Meanwhile the queries raised by the students were also answered inan efficient way in all the sessions by the resource persons.The workshop participants were able to successfully code and run theirprograms. The workshop turned out to be a major successful event, impartinglot of knowledge about python programming and how to solve simple problemswith python programming.Valedictory Session held on 02-06-2023The honorable personalities present in this occasion were Prof.Thimmaiah A G,Prof.Daina K K, Mr. Ramkumar Nagalingam, Managing director, The Climbb,Tamilnadu, Mrs. R. Sharanya, Mr. Ranjith and Mr. Devaraj Trainers of TheClimbb.The Outcome of Python workshopIntroduction to PythonPython features and applicationsData types, OperatorsFunctions, recursionFile handlingOOPs conceptsModules and PackagesLibraries used for Data Science.

Add-on Course entitled “Amazon Web Services”
2023-04-25 08:00 - 2023-04-29 16:30 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized five-days Add-on Course on “Amazon Web Services” from 25th April 2023 to 29th April 2023. The programme was organized for the pre-final year students. The inaugural ceremony was conducted in the 3rd floor seminar hall. The resource persons of the event was Mr. Kotresh M, Director, Indian Tech-Keys, Bengaluru and Mr. Swaroop Rajagopal, Software Engineer, Indian Tech-Keys, Bengaluru. Mr. Kotresh M, was the chief guest of the event and Honorable Secretary of Kodava Education Society, Sri C P Rakesh Poovaiah was the Guest of Honour. Students of 6th semester Ms. Drushya Dechakka welcomed the gathering, Ms. Vivina Muthamma introduced the resource person, Mr. Rohan Ponnanna delivered vote of thanks, Ms. Payal Thangamma was the Master of Ceremony. Dr. M Basavaraj, Principal and Prof. Daina K K, the Head of the Department and teaching and non-teaching staff were present in the inauguration function.

DAY 1

Morning Session 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Add on Course began with an introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its various services after the inaugural function. The session covered the basics of AWS, its history, and its significance in today’s technology-driven world. The session also included an overview of AWS’s core services, including EC2, S3, and RDS.

Afternoon Session 2:00PM to 4:00PM

In the afternoon session, the focus was on setting up AWS accounts and creating instances. The session covered the basics of setting up AWS accounts, creating instances, and configuring them to meet specific requirements. Participants were also introduced to various AWS tools, including AWS Management Console, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), and AWS Software Development Kit (SDK).

DAY 2

Morning Session 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The morning session of day 2 focused on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3). Participants learned about the benefits of using EC2 and S3, their features, and how to set them up. The session also covered the different types of EC2 instances and their use cases.

Afternoon Session 2:00PM to 4:00PM

The afternoon session focused on Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) and Amazon DynamoDB. The session covered the benefits of using RDS and DynamoDB, their features, and how to set them up. Participants learned about the different types of databases available and their use cases.

DAY 3

Morning Session 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The morning session of day 3 focused on Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). Participants learned about VPC and its features, including security groups and network access control lists (ACLs). The session also covered IAM, including how to create users, groups, and policies.

Afternoon Session 2:00PM to 4:00PM

The afternoon session focused on Amazon CloudFront and Amazon Route 53. Participants learned about the benefits of using CloudFront and Route 53, their features, and how to set them up. The session also covered the different types of distributions available for CloudFront.

DAY 4

Morning Session 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The morning session of day 4 focused on AWS Lambda and AWS Elastic Beanstalk. Participants learned about the benefits of using Lambda and Elastic Beanstalk, their features, and how to set them up. The session also covered the different types of Lambda functions and the different types of Elastic Beanstalk environments.

Afternoon Session 2:00PM to 4:00PM

The afternoon session focused on creating and launching Instance. To create new key pair.

The students got the thorough knowledge in creating an instance and launching it and to host web app in AWS Server.

DAY 5

Morning Session 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The morning session of day 5 focused on AWS CloudTrail and AWS CloudWatch. Participants learned about the benefits of using CloudTrail and CloudWatch, their features, and how to set them up. The session also covered the different types of logs available for CloudTrail and the different types of metrics available for CloudWatch.

Afternoon Session 2:00PM to 4:00PM The final session of the Add on Course was a hands-on lab session. They were given a series of tasks to complete using AWS services, and they had to apply what they learned to complete the tasks successfully.

Green Initiative and Awareness
2023-03-23 09:00 - 17:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering has taken initiative to organize an event on green initiative on Tuesday, 7th March 2023. The final year students of all departments visited various schools around the college to create awareness on Green Initiative. And the plants were distributed and planted in all the schools to create awareness in the children and also to maintain those plants.

The schools identified for the different departments are:

GMP school, Gonikoppal – Mechanical Engineering department

GMP school, Ponnampet – Civil Engineering department

GMP High school, Gonikoppal – Electronics & Communication department

Athur school, Athur – Computer Science and Engineering department

GMP school, Polibetta – Computer Science and Engineering department

The different activities identified were:

Planting trees

Removing trash

A talk on deforestation

A talk on segregation of wet and dry waste.

A talk on Introducing compostable options to replace plastic.

The students of different department were divided into different groups to perform the above mentioned activities:

A talk on deforestation was delivered by Neha V V (CS&E), Shwetha M(CSE), Jhanvi Uthappa (CSE), Disha Somaiah (CSE), Supreeth (CSE), Sowmya (EC), Chethan (EC), Inchara Nayaka B V(CV), Gowtham Gappanna A M(ME), K A Tharang (ME).

A talk on segregation of wet and dry waste was delivered by Supriya M(CS&E), Unnatha S(CS&E), Sinchana (EC), Hemanth (EC), Ashwini C Nayak (CV), Pranam B R(ME), Puneeth Kumar H S(ME).

A talk on Introducing compostable options to replace plastic was delivered by Gangamma B P (CS&E), Hemashree (CS&E), Amshika M S(CS&E), Nirup N (CS&E), Sinchana (EC), Hemanth (EC), Anjali M R(CV).

Apart from the activities assigned, the students also interacted with the school students about various things, played some games, shared stories and made it a memorable and successful event. Refreshment was given to all students.

Photographs

Planting tree by Computer Science and Engineering department

Planting tree by Electronics & Communication department

A talk by the student of Civil Engineering department

A talk by the student of Mechanical Engineering department

Significance of Honors Degree
2023-02-25 10:30 - 17:00 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department had organized a Talk on Honor’s Degree on Saturday, 25thFebruary 2023 at 3rdfloor seminar hall in the college at 10:30am.All the third semester students of all the branches were present for the event. The main purpose of the talk was to give the students a knowledge on how the honor’s degree would benefit them in their future.

Resource person Prof. Yogesha T, Department of CS&E, VTU, P.G. Center, Mysuru, spoke to students about Honor’s degree, its significance. The criteria to obtain Honor’s Degree by setting minimum CGPA and credit points that they need to achieve/ maintain to be eligible to apply for it.

He briefed about the different online courses like NPTEL, MOOC, Swayam and AICTE etc. and about the assignment, fees and exam pattern conducted by these online courses.

He also updated about the normal B.E degree and B.E Honor’s degree and calculation of SGPA and CGPA according to their credits offered to particular subject. The students got an idea about the opportunities that they would get in research field and also the higher packages that would be offered to them. By 5th semester if the students are not having any backlogs and meet all these criteria would be eligible to register for Honor’s degree. Vote of thanks was given by Mahitha -3rd semester CSE student. Hod thanked the resource person for educating our students regarding the Honor’s degree and for his precious time.

Program on “IEEE Xplore Digital Library”
2023-01-12 10:30 - 16:30 | CIT Ponnampet,kodagu, halligattu village and post, ponnampet, karnataka, 571216, India
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a one-day workshop on “IEEE Xplore-Digital Library” on the 12th of January 2023. The programme was organized on the occasion of National Youth Day celebrating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda in association with Library committee and VTU Consortium. The programme was organized for the students of the pre-final year of the Department in the third floor seminar hall. The resource person of the event was Mr. M S Srinivas, EBSCO Training manager, Bengaluru. The Honorable Secretary of Kodava Education Society, Sri C P Rakesh Poovaiah was the Guest of Honour. Students of 5th semester Ms. Disha welcomed the gathering, Ms. Thasmiya Naghma introduced the resource person , Ms. Thangamma delivered vote of thanks, Ms. Chondamma was the Master of Ceremony. Prof. Daina K K, the Head of the Department was also present in the programme.

As it was the special occasion of National Youth Day, the programme began by offering a floral tribute to Swami Vivekananda. Ms. Vivina and Ms. Prarthana M R threw light on the importance of National Youth Day and spoke in length about the principles followed by Swami Vivekananda.

Morning Session 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The resource person started the session by stating that IEEE Xplore is a digital library which provides global access to millions of research papers. He explained about the different features of IEEE Xplore. The resource person also mentioned that the digital library provides access to code of the implementation carried out in the papers. This will be extremely useful for the students for implementing the base paper as projects in their final year. There will be a separate section focusing on the different equations that is used in the paper. The resource person also informed that the reference section of the paper is very important as it reflects how many people have referred to the work of a particular author.

Afternoon Session 2:00PM-4:00PM

In the afternoon session hands on session about how to use the different features of IEEE Xplore was conducted. The students were taught how to download papers from IEEE Xplore. The resource person also informed the students that our institute has free access to many papers as it has association with VTU Consortium. All the students were able to create an account in IEEE Xplore. The resource person also educated students about the types of papers to refer to implement their projects. At the end the resource person conducted a quiz on the aspects of IEEE Digital Xplore discussed with the students in the workshop. Mr. Darshan B R, Mr. Preetham and Mr. Srujan emerged as the first, second and third winners respectively.

Prof. Daina K K, Head of the Department presented a memento to the resource person during the valedictory programme.

Dignitaries on the dais during the Inaugural Programme, Group photo of the students with resource person
