MIET organizes ESDM workshop

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 19: Student chapter of Computer Society of India (CSI) at the Model Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET) organized a two-day workshop on Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) in collaboration with Computer Society of India.
Babar Afzal, Social Entrepreneur and Chairman Kashmir Ink was the chief guest on the occasion, while Prof Praveen Lehana, Associate Professor, Deptt of Physics and Electronics, University of Jammu was the guest of honour.
Prof S K Sharma, Principal, MIET in his address welcomed all the dignitaries and students who participated in the workshop. He apprised the audience on the importance of the electronics industry and provided projections for future growth.
Dr Praveen Lehena in his address gave a detailed overview of Bio-medical systems and the advances in the domain including using sound in innovative ways to solve complex biological problems.
Prof Ankur Gupta, Joint Director, MIET delivered a motivational talk on “Why I Climb?” focusing on the intrinsic human nature to survive against all odds and the indomitable spirit to take on new challenges. Drawing similarities between mountain climbing, landing a dream job or becoming an entrepreneur the presentation focused on the message that achieving success in any field is a process involving commitment and hard work.
About 80 students attended this workshop which was intended to create awareness about the electronics and IT industry, with focus on R&D and entrepreneurship.
The event was supported by the Electronics and Communication Department Head Jamini Sharma. Kritika Arora from CSE was the compeer for the event. Assistant Prof Salim Raza Qureshi Head CSE, MIET and student branch coordinator (SBC) of the student branch of CSI delivered the official vote of thanks.