EXECOM 2012-2013

The Annual General Body Meeting of IEEE student branch of Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam was conducted on 5th of March 2012. A list of all the newly elected EXECOM members for 2012 has been attached.

IEEE MACE EXECOM 2012-2013

Branch Counselor : Emmanuel Babu P
Chairperson : Swathy S.B S6Ea
Vice Chairperson : Basil Roy S4Eb
Secretary : Akhil S S4Eb
Joint Secretary : Arun R.K.N S2Mb
Link Representative : Sanjay SG S4Eb
Treasurer : Rahul Jeyaraj S2L
Technical Coordinator : Deepak Abraham Tom S6Eb
Ass Tech Coordinator : Noble Jose S4Eb
Webmaster : Basil Roy S4Eb

WIE EXECOM 2012-2013

Chairperson : Swetha Annu James S4Eb
Vice Chairperson : Dahlia George S4R
Secretary : Divya Jose S2Eb
LINK Representative : Mithuna Anuraj S2Eb


Technical Committee

Noufal S6Eb
Arjun K Raj S6Eb
Kavitha Kumari S6Eb
Nihitha R S6Eb
Vaseem Faizal S6Eb

Membership Committee

Dhanaj K.M S6Eb
Arjun S S4Ea
Titus Roby S2L
Athul Subran S4Ea
Archana Madhusudan S6Eb

Upcoming Event - Industrial Visit to TELK Angamaly on 20.09.2008

Transformers and Electricals, Kerala Limited (TELK) is the leading manufacturer of High Power Transformers and associated accessories in India. TELK supplies Transformers of International Quality to various Electricity Boards in India including the KSEB and also exports them to many countries in the Gulf.

Transformer is a very basic element in any Electric power supply and even in Electronics. Regardless the trade, every Engineer needs an idea of the use and functioning of Transformers. With the intention of generating a broad concept of the manufacture of Transformers a visit has been scheduled on the 20th of September to TELK, Angamaly. Contact the IEEE SB for registration and more details.

Destination: TELK, Angamaly
Event Date: 20th September 2008, Saturday
Duration: Half Day
Maximum number of participants: 18 + Staff
Registration Fees: Nominal

Contact:
Arun Basil Lal, S5EB (+91 9995394558)
Aswin Sagar S, S5 L (+91 9995140805)
Shyam C Nambiar, S5 L (+91 9995021569)

Awareness Show on 'Ham Radio and its applications in the modern world'

A show entitled ‘Ham Radio and its application in the modern world’ was conducted on 08.08.2008 to generate awareness and interest towards Ham Radio, both as a hobby and a means of communication. The event included a presentation which covered the entire scope of Ham Radio including licensing information, which was followed by a demonstration using a real Ham Radio.

The Chief Guest of the Event was Mr. Eldho Peter, who himself if an avid HAM and a former student at MACE. He is presently working independently as a Civil Contractor. Mr. Devi Prasad Verma, Professor in the Mechanical Department of our college was the chief speaker.

• The Chairperson, Shyam C Nambiar gave the welcome
• Devi Prasad Verma Sir gave the presentation
• Mr. Eldho demonstrated the working of the equipment which he had brought. He also explained the various parts.
• Anju John (Student of S5 Electronics), who is a HAM communicated with her Father using the Radio.
• The event included a question and answer session where students came up with questions regarding the licensing and costs.
• Soumya V Nair, the Vice-Chairperson thanked the gathering.

Staff-in-Charge of the SB, Prof. Leena Thomas and Emmanuel Babu sir, were present. There were 41 participating students.

The Chief Organizers of the Event were: Shyam C Nambiar, Aswin Sagar, Vaisak V.P, Eby Elias, and Arun Basil Lal with support from the staff.

IEEE Office Bearers For 2008-09

The election of the Office Bearers of IEEE MACE Student Brach was held on 18th July 2008. The IEEE members sworn into the office are as follows:

• Chairperson: Shyam C Nambiar, S5 L (+91 9995021569)
• Vice-Chairperson: Soumya V Nair, S5 EA
• Secretary: Arun Basil Lal, S5EB (+91 9995394558)
• LINK Rep: Aswin Sagar S, S5 L (+91 9995140805)
• Treasurer: Eby Elias. S5 EA (+91 9895631516)

For enquiries email to ieeeatmace@gmail.com

IEEE Core level meeting on 18.7.2008 – Report

A Core level meeting was held on 18.07.2008 with the agenda of discussing the activities of this semester. The meeting was presided over by Prof. Leena Thomas. Emmanuel Sir also attended the event. Important decisions regarding the IEEE Student Brach Executive Committee was taken on the spot.

As a part of the events of this semester, a Ham Radio Awareness Programme was decided to be conducted. Details later.

Mock Aptitude Test On 25.4.2008 - A Report

As an extension of ‘Senior XP’ a mock Aptitude Test was conducted for the S4 Students on 25.4.2008. Participant count was 35. Students answered questions that normally come up for various IT Aptitude Tests. At the end of the event, a feedback about the activities of the semester was collected from the students.

Jeffie John Parackal and Cherian were the examiners. Jeffie, who himself is good at Aptitude Tests, arranged the questions.

Senior XP - Experience Sharing Talk Show - A Report

A Talk show with the name 'Senior XP' was conducted on 18th April 2008 in which the final years of MACE (2004-2008 batch) shared their experiences during their technical life including the campus placement. The programme was focused on the students of S4 and about 80 students participated. The event discussed various levels of placement including Aptitude Test, GD, HR interview and Technical Interview.

The event progressed as…

• Senior XP started off with the welcome by Shyam C Nambiar.
• Talks by Jeffie John Parackal, Cherian, Renju Gangadharan, Sinu and Sindhya followed.
• A Q&A session where the seniors interacted with the audience.
• Vote of Thanks by Soumya V Nair.

The event ended with the announcement of a Mock Aptitude Test.
Chief Organisers of the Event were Aswin Sagar, Shyam C Nambiar and Anvin Basil Paul.

Report of the First Meeting of MACE Student Brach on 07.03.2008

The Awareness programme on 27.02.2008 was able to create interest among the students. A meeting was arranged for the interested students on 07.03.2008, Friday after the class hours with the intension of discussing the future plans of the Student Brach. The meeting was handled by Mrs. Leena Thomas (Brach Councilor) and about 25 students from various semesters participated. This meeting took certain decisions regarding membership of new members and some activities were planned. The most important of these was the Placement training programme for the S4 students.

Report of IEEE Awareness Programme on 27.02.2008

With the intension of generating awareness and interest among the student of MACE, an awareness programme was organized in the College Auditorium on 27.02.2008, Wednesday. The Awareness programme was under the leadership of Master Kuriakose Rajan, University College of Engineering, Thodupuzha and his team which consisted of Master Rohit H and Master Sandeep Balakrishan, both from the same college. The programme was mainly targeted at the S4 students, but it had the participation of teachers of various departments and students of S2, S6 and S8, and of course the IEEE Brach Councilors Mrs. Leena Thomas and Mr. Emmanuel Sir.

The programme proceeded as follows:

• The classes were suspended for the S4 students at 3.00 pm and students assembled in the College Auditorium.
• Programme started with a brief welcome by Soumya V Nair at 3.15pm
• Master Kuriakose Rajan, with the assistance of his team members gave out a presentation which discussed about IEEE, its need, organization, advantages of membership and membership details. The presentation lasted of an hour
• The seminar concluded with a thanks giving by Arun Basil Lal at 4.20pm and the gathering was dismissed.

The Chief Organizers of this event were: Aswin Sagar, Shyam C Nambiar, Soumya V Nair, Eby Elias and Arun Basil Lal with assistance from the Brach Councilors. The IEEE Student Brach of MACE hereby extends our thanks to Master Kuriakose Rajan and his team for their efforts in this regard.

Brief Report of the activities during Feb-April 2008

Here is a very brief report of the activities of IEEE Student Brach at Mar Athanasius College Of Engineering ( M.A.C.E ), Kothamangalam during the first half of 2008 ( Feb-April )

- The student branch of MACE was formed back in 1989. After a long spell of activities the branch got dormant during the years 2002 to 2007. As a part of the renovation of the student branch an awareness programme was conducted at the college on 27.02.2008 by Kuriakose Rajan ( UCE College ) and his team.

- The first meeting of the interested students was held on 07.03.2008. This constituted the core committee of the Student Branch of MACE

- A talk show named 'Senior XP' was conducted on 18.04.2008. Seniors shared their experience with S4 students on various levels of placement like Aptitude test, Group Discussion and Interview.

- A mock aptitude test was conducted for the S4 students on 25.04.2008 in which about 35 students answered questions that most commonly appear in various aptitude tests of IT industries.

I.E.E.E @ M.A.C.E

I.E.E.E Student Chapter started off at M.A.C.E in 1989 and we had an active unit in the start. The initial momentum was lost with time and the activities once came to a standstill. Our students had to associate with I.E.E.E Student Chapters of other institutions. Work has already started to reinstall the lost glory of I.E.E.E Student Chapter.

With the aim to generate awareness about I.E.E.E, a seminar was conducted at our college on 27th February 2008. Master Kuriakose Rajan from University College of Engineering along with two other delegates gave an insight into I.E.E.E and the benefits of being an I.E.E.E member.

More activities which include workshops, seminars and exhibitions are in store expecting your participation and support.

I.E.E.E and its impact in the world

“Technological Innovation and Excellence for the benefit of Humanity”. This is what I.E.E.E is all about. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers founded in 1963 is a non-profit organization and is the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology. This institute brings Scientists, Engineers and all people associated with engineering and technology including students, under the same roof along with the world’s leading companies and institutions so that they can associate with each other and share their goals. Association and Networking helps to share information solve problems, promotion of ideas and solve the problem of duplication of efforts.

I.E.E.E was formed by the merging of American Institute of Electrical Engineers and Institute of Radio Engineers. A.I.E.E was formed in 1984 by the prominent Engineers of America which included Thomas Edison. A.I.E.E focused on light and power and wire communications. By the start of the 20th century Radio communication was becoming prominent and Scientists involved in Wireless communication framed the Institute of Radio Engineers in 1912. Most of the members of I.R.E were also members of A.I.E.E and these two organizations worked independently with very less association. The penetration of Electronics to Electrical Engineering removed the boundaries that separated them. Soon the need for association was felt and a consolidation of A.I.E.E and I.R.E was planned. This plan came in to effect on January 1st 1963 and was named the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Now I.E.E.E is spread over 180 countries with around 370,000 members which include 80,000 students. Though I.E.E.E initially focused only on Electrical and Electronics Engineers, with the advancement of technology, its scope has extended to other areas as well. Now I.E.E.E serves people working in all fields of Engineering and Technology ranging from Mechanical Engineering to Biomedical Engineering.

The institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers have contributed to the modern world in many ways. Its effect can be felt in areas ranging from communication to aerospace. Right from the time of its formation it has worked for the welfare of mankind through technological advancement.
I.E.E.E has always served as a resource of information and through its global reach has helped people around the world share and use information.
Through proper association and collaboration I.E.E.E have brought Scientists and Engineers together which has resulted in fast technological growth and advancement.
I.E.E.E has served as a neutral organization in technological issues and has framed the standards for various technologies. The 802.11 wireless standards is a popular example.
I.E.E.E has helped to create an interest among people for the engineering profession worldwide.
I.E.E.E has recognized scientists and engineers who have shown technical excellence in various fields and have encouraged them.
Through the I.E.E.E code of ethics the institute has set ethical standards which are applicable to all engineers. The I.E.E.E code of ethics sticks to the I.E.E.E mission.

In Kerala ‘The Local Interactive Network of Kerala I.E.E.E Students’ (L.I.N.K), works to integrate and monitor the activities of I.E.E.E student chapters spread across various colleges. L.I.N.K provides support and guidance to the student chapters in Kerala.


I.E.E.E Membership

An I.E.E.E member is recognized around the world. He has access to the I.E.E.E digital library which includes technical literature of a century. He also has access to a good share of world’s total technical literature since I.E.E.E publishes 30% of them. He can associate and collaborate with the world’s leading scientists and other people form his specific area of interest. He can attend and actively participate in any of the 450 I.E.E.E sponsored conferences or in any of the 10,000 or more other conferences. He can contribute into the works of I.E.E.E. He can get fellowship at various institutes around the world. Moreover an I.E.E.E member can participate in the competitions sponsored by I.E.E.E.

An I.E.E.E membership is available to all students in engineering and associated technical fields who have at least 50% of the academic score. Students can avail a student membership through ieee.org which is available at 25% of the full membership fees. Memberships can be a full year membership of a half-year membership which costs half the price of the full membership.

All student members are automatically subscribed to The Spectrum Magazine and the I.E.E.E newsletter in print and various other publications through email.