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IETE (Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers )

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) is India’s leading recognised professional society devoted to the advancement of Science and Technology of Electronics, Telecommunication & IT. Founded in 1953. The IETE is the National Apex Professional body of Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Science and IT Professionals. The Institution provides leadership in Scientific and Technical areas of direct importance to the national development and economy. The IETE Students Forum (ISF) at TIST was formed in 2013. From then, this chapter has been active and has conducted a number of conferences & workshops. Currently there are more than 200 student members and 10 corporative members in the chapter.

IETE Kochi Centre, ISF Toc H and IEEE SB Toc H jointly organized World Telecommunication & Information Society Day celebration on May 16, 2022, in Tagore Hall, Einstein Block of Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST). The celebration focused on the significance of celebrating WTISD in today’s era to bridge the digital divide between the young and the old. The programme started at 10:00 am with a prayer followed by a welcome address by Dr Deepa Elizabeth George, Vice Principal and HOD of the Department of Electronics.

The dignitaries on the dais were Dr Sudhakar Rao, IEEE Life fellow, Senior Technical Fellow, Northrop Grumman Space systems, Shri. M.N. Narayanan, Vice Chairman of IETE Kochi Centre, Dr A.Unnikrishnan, Former Chairman of IETE Kochi Centre, Dr Manju Bhaskar, Hon. Secretary of IETE Kochi Centre, Dr, Ansiya Eshack, Hon.Treasurer of IETE Kochi Centre and  Prof. Dr S Perumal Sankar, Dean of PG Studies, Toc H. The audience included ECE students of Toc H and ISF  Faculty Coordinators and Students from various colleges: Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology, KMEA Engineering College and MGM College of Engineering and Technology, IES College of Engineering, Thrissur.

Opening remarks and an introduction to the programme were given by Shri. M.N. Narayanan. He highlighted the fact that the senior citizens outnumbered 5-year-olds. He also mentioned the role played by digital technologies to the elderly to be independent on a physical, emotional and financial level.

Outstanding Scientist & Associate Director Retd. from NPOL, Former IETE Chairman: Dr A.Unnikrishnan expressed his good wishes to IETE and Toc H for organizing the WTISD celebration.

Hon. Secretary of IETE Kochi Centre: Dr Manju Bhaskar welcomed all the guests and expressed her gratitude on behalf of IETE and delivered the message from Secretary-General ITU and President of IETE on how the evolving technological developments enhance human lives.

Dr Ansiya Eshack, Hon. the treasurer of IETE Kochi Centre mentioned that a larger percentage of people started being accustomed to digital technologies especially due to the pandemic. She demonstrated and explained the ITU theme of the year 2022:” Digital Technologies for older persons and healthy ageing”. She emphasized the necessity of equipping the senior citizens with digital facilities such as the wearables to monitor their health, social media communication to stay connected with their loved ones and how the younger generation could help the elderly to make the best use of the technologies available around them.

The keynote address was given by Dr Sudhakar Rao, IEEE Life Fellow, Senior Technical Fellow, Northrop Grumman Space Systems, USA. He shared his research work and talked about Antenna Technologies for 21st Century Satellite and Ground Communications. He gave several examples of types and designs of antennas along with mathematical equations, graphs and diagrams. He also showed videos of AEHF Satellite Constellation, NASA SMAP and B2 Bomber Aircraft. It was followed by a Q&A session. He was felicitated by the college (TIST) with Kerala Houseboat and IETE Kochi Centre with a memento.

Finally, the awards were declared and distributed by Dr Manju Bhaskar. The best ISF award was received by ISF of KMEA Engineering College and the best emerging ISF was received by MGM College of Engineering and Technology.

 The programme wrapped up around 12:30 pm. The vote of thanks was given by Ms K P Manjulika, Executive member of ISF Toc H. It was followed by a photo session

As part of IETE Half-yearly events, the IETE Students Forum, Department of Electronics, TIST Conducted various competitions on April 8th & 9th 2021.

Listed below are the events and the details:

  • EVENT 1: “QUIZIVA”, General Knowledge Quiz
  • EVENT 2: ”RE-DESIGN “, An Innovation Presentation Contest
  • EVENT 3: “ELECTROWIZ”, an Electronics Quiz
QUIZIVA

QUIZIVA is a General Knowledge Quiz competition. This event aims to test the participant’s knowledge in Traditional General Knowledge, Constitution of India and Indian Polity, Geography, History, General Science, Computer and Technology, Economics, Current Affairs, etc. The event was conducted by the IETE Students forum, Department of TIST.

  • Date of the event: 09/04/2021
  • Time: 01:20 PM
  • Platform: Kahoot
  • Participation: Individual or Team of 2
  • Questions were in MCQ Format
  • There was a total of 30 participants for the event.
  • The winners were selected on the basis of the minimum time and a maximum number of correct answers.

Winners for the event were:

  • First Prize was bagged by Jairam R Prabhu of CS, MEC  with a cash award of Rs.250
  • Second Prize was secured by Jitto P V of S8, EC, TIST
  • The third prize was secured by Anna Treesa Bobby of S3, EC, TIST
RE-DESIGN

RE-DESIGN is an innovation presentation contest. This competition aims to enhance the presentation skills and to bring out innovation in the students. This was conducted by the IETE Students Forum of TIST.

  • Date of the event: 09/04/2021
  • Time: 01:20 PM
  • Platform: Microsoft Teams
  • Participation: Individual or Team of 4(max)
  • Participants were allowed to choose one out of four topics given. They were asked to present an innovation that can be implemented/practically possible.
  • Topics(Any one of the below):
  • Design a mechanism for geriatric to support them through the stairs
  • Design a small scale component to replace paper cards & tickets
  • Design an automatic machine to solve the push and pull mechanism of the trolley
  • Find a way to avoid cyber theft of car
  • The winners were selected on the basis of content and style of presentation

Winners of RE-DESIGN :

  • First Prize was bagged by Sheethal Ann Ajith, Bhagyasree S, Nasrin Naseer of S6, EC with a cash award of Rs.500
  • Second Prize was secured by Lakshmipriya, Aswathy Meria Peter, Arunima Ajithkumar S6, EC
  • The third prize was secured by Gautam Sunil, Anfil Shajo of S1, RA
ELECTROWIZ

ELECTROWIZ, is an electronics quiz competition. This event was conducted by the IETE Students forum, Department of TIST, as a test to analyze students’ level in Electronics.

  • Date of the event: 08/04/2021
  • Time: 01:20 PM
  • Platform: Kahoot
  • Participation: Individual or Team of 2
  • Questions were in MCQ Format
  • There was a total of 30 participants for the event.
  • The winners were selected on the basis of the minimum time and the maximum number of correct answers.

 The winners were:

  • Anna Treesa Bobby of S3, EC bagged First prize and won a cash award of Rs. 250
  • The Second Prize was shared by
    • Sheethal Ann Ajith & Mubeena Kabeer of S6, EC, TIST
    • Ghanshyam &Abhiram of S6, EC, MEC
    • Sreejaya of S6, EC, MEC
  • The third prize was secured by Anagha Biju & Suraj of S6, EC, TIST
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Industry Internship Program on Electronics Design and Technology by Digital Core Technologies Pvt.Ltd.

One day Industrial Workshop  was organised by IETE,TIST on 6th january 2020 for for S8, ECE students at Toc H Institute of Science and technology, Arakkunnam. The workshop was conducted by S. Thomas ,Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and  design engineers from Digital Core Technologies Pvt.Ltd. One day Industrial Work shop on “Basic Electronics Circuits and Systems” from an Industrial perspective, Conducted by Practicing design engineers from DCT.It also aimed  to co-ordinate and facilitate students with genuine interest and aptitude to build a career in the domain of electronics system design and development. The students experienced  a good exposure and hands-on experience on basics of Electronics System/ Product design from an industrial perspective. It was a platform for students to prepare for acquiring a job / building a successful career in the core Electronics domain.

Talk  on “HOW TO EXCEED INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS”

ISF’s forum,TIST organized a Talk on “How to exceed Industry expectations” by on 29.11.2018 for the S1,S3,S5 and S7 students. The chief guest for the session was Mr.Kurien Thomas(Director Xtend Technologies Pvt. Limited  and Director TocH public school society). It was an interactive session and He urged the students on the need to equip themselves to become real professionals. He insisted the Students to engage in real-world learning by participating in classes and programs that simulate industry expectations

Sessions conducted by KELTRON

 A Seminar on “Embedded systems and IOT” was conducted by KELTRON(Govt. of Kerala undertaking) , in association with IETE on 15.01.2018 for S6 students of Electronics & Communication Engineering Department.The seminar gave the students an insight on Industrial Enhancement of Embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) based B.Tech projects.

A  Technical Talk on “Future trends in Electronics Industry” by experts from KELTRON (Govt. of Kerala undertaking)  was conducted on 16.01.2018 for S2 & S4 students of Electronics & Communication Engineering Department, in Association with IETE. Emphasis of the talk was more on interdisciplinary applications of technologies in electronics like Civionics, Medical Electronics, Mechatronics etc.

IETE QUIZ COMPETITION

 The department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of Toc H Institute of Science and Technology organized a quiz competition for S1, S3 and S5 students, in association with IETE & ISF for IETE student members on 20-09-2017. Altogether 66 student members participated for the contest. The competition composed of prelims and main section and selected candidates from the prelims were shortlisted to the mains and main section comprised with three rounds.The rounds were rapid fire, picture perception and a technical round. In total of 8 students were selected for the final round. Prizes were distributed by HOD Assoc.Prof. Deepa Elizebeth George. The program was coordinated by Asst. Prof. Shiyon P Johnson (Faculty Co-ordinator, IETE,ISF) and the students coordinators were Amrutha K R, K Indulekshmi,Shwetha Ann Ajith,Rajeev P R, Joel Leo, Archali Murali, Jaithra James & Freeda Philip.