| The ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education)VAST Chapter continued its mission of promoting technical excellence and innovation throughout the academic year 2024–25. Working closely with multiple departments and institutional units, the chapter organized numerous academic, technical, and co-curricular events. This report highlights these initiatives, which collectively contributed to faculty development, student enrichment, and institutional progress. |
| Best Faculty Chapter, ISTE Kerala 2024–25 |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events takes immense pleasure in announcing that the Vidya ISTE Faculty Chapter has been recognized as the Best Faculty Chapter of ISTE Kerala Section for the academic year 2024–25. This prestigious award highlights the chapter’s outstanding initiatives, active engagement, and significant contributions to fostering technical education and professional development. |
| Leadership and vision at its best |
| Vidya ISTE Chapter, led by Mr Sarath Babu Ramachandran (Faculty Advisor, Asst Prof – Sel.Grade, ME Dept), under the guidance of Dr. Sunitha C (Chairman, Vidya ISTE Chapter and Principal), played a pivotal role in this remarkable achievement.Their leadership transformed every opportunity into a meaningful learning experience, marked by determination, strategic vision, and an unwavering spirit to convert challenges into possibilities. |
| Bridging Academia and Industry — ISTE Way at Vidya 2023–24 |
| The ISTE Chapter at Vidya has continued its mission of bridging the gap between academia and industry by providing a dynamic platform for developing technological proficiency, managerial skills, and a spirit of collaboration. During 2023–24, the chapter organized a wide range of activities, including paper presentation competition, Awareness Sessions, Vidya Science Talent Test,Wikimedia Workshop, empowerment program titled “Empowerment Program 2K25:, Constitution Day Observance – Extempore Competition, FDPs on“Green Horizons: Advanced Materials and Techniques for Sustainable Construction, Robotics Automation and Control, Deep Dive into Deep Learning,,Teaching in the AI Age, Generative AI – The Future of Creativity & Automation, Applications of Mathematics in Science and Technology, Republic Day Speech Competition,Industry Interaction Sessions,28. Scientific writing using LaTeX,Unlock the Future of BIM Civil Engineering,Get Started with Web3, mentoring enhancement programs, hands-on sessions on Arduino and Robotics, reinforcement and related Quantity take off, Dreamcraft-Building Tomorrow’s HomeLinux, concrete mix design, SNAP Circuit,Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Coding, Networking &System Basics Arduino, MATLAB & SIMULINK,AION – National Science Day celebration, Power BI Workshop for Civil Engineering Students |
| Complementing these initiatives, the chapter also conducted National Conference on Recent Emerging Advances in Civil Engineering and Technology (REACT 2025) Invited Talks INNOFEST 2025 – Innovation to highlight the practical application of engineering concepts and encouraged entrepreneurial thinking., V-THINC Mini Project Exhibition Through these programs, the Vidya ISTE Faculty Chapter empowered both internal and external participants with practical knowledge, real-world problem-solving skills, and enhanced creativity, teamwork, and professional excellence. |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya fraternity in extending hearty congratulation to Dr Sunitha, Mr Sarath and all staff members on this laudable feat that fosters excellence in technical education and professional developments in innovative initiatives, collaborative projects, and impactful programs and professional growth within the engineering and technology community !!! |
