IEEE BIT Student chapter inaugurated at Bearys Knowledge Campus
Mangaluru: The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) BIT Student chapter was inaugurated at the International Seminar Hall on Bearys Knowledge Campus on Thursday.
The inaugural ceremony commenced with the watering of plant by the dignitaries.
Dr Abdullah Gubbi, HOD-ECE, BIT-Mangalore welcomed the gathering.
Dr S I Manjur Basha, principal, BIT, who gave the introductory address, said, “The goal of the IEEE chapter is to bring technology for the betterment of humanity”.
The session began with chief guest Dr Poornalatha, associate professor, I&CT Department, MIT, and chairperson of IEEE, Mangaluru Subsection, highlighting the benefits of the new chapter to students.
Guest of honor Dr Mohit P Tahiliani, assistant professor, Department of CSE, NITK- Suratkal, spoke on industry-oriented opportunities for the student members and non-members.
Ashwini Holla, Department of ECE, Canada Engineering College, Mangaluru, shared the experiences of various student members across the world, emphasizing on the importance of networking.
Dr U C Niranjan, president of BMESI, former chairperson of IEEE- Mangalore Subsection, spoke on "Applications of Embedded System", followed by an interactive talk with the students.
Prof Umme Najma, assistant professor, Department of CSE, proposed the vote of thanks. Salma N, student of the ECE Branch, was the master of ceremony.
Students of various Engineering branches and Bachelor of Computer Application attended the inaugural program.
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
