Thirty-Six Sahyadrians are recruited by Amazon India

Thirty-Six Engineering students are recruited by Amazon India for the position of Virtual Customer Service Associate, during the Recruitment Drive held on 13th Feb’2020.
Listed below are the names of students recruited: Computer Science & Engineering
Ms. Ananya G, Ms. Ananya Shetty, Ms. Deepthi, Ms. Fathima Nisha, Ms. Poojashree S A, Ms. Sushmitha, Ms. Varnitha, Ms. Varsha S Badami, Ms. Zubaida H, Mr. Mohammad Anwar Ahamed, Mr. Bharish S Alva, Mr. Reevan Dsouza, Mr. Rahul A Salian, Mr. B S Chirag Naik, Mr. Roshan Satish Acharya and Mr. Sandeep K.
Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Dhanyath Rai, Mr. Harshith K, Mr. Niraj N Shetty, Mr. Nithish Rai, Mr. P Gagan Govind Kalluraya, Mr. Puneeth Raj, Mr. Rajath Sanil and Mr. Rishabh Adiga.
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Ms. Aavni R Nayak, Ms. Nainika, Ms. Sahithya KG, Ms. Shahziya Fathima, Ms. Shreershika S Shetty, and Mr. Sanketh K.
Information Science & Engineering
Ms. Ankith H, Ms. Pratishta H, Ms. Shruddha Nayak and Ms. Srishti Suresh Kumar.
Civil Engineering
Ms. Deena Francisca D’Souza and Mr. Kaushal B.

Civil Engineering Dept. Receives Student Project Grants from KSCST, Government of Karnataka

In a series of dept-wise Student Project Programs of Sahyadri that are sponsored by KSCST, Civil Engineering Dept. has bagged 06 Student Projects Grants from KSCST, Govt. of Karnataka, including one Inter-disciplinary Project between Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
Every year Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) conducts the Student Project Programme (SPP) for providing financial and academic support to the Final Year students of B.E, M.Tech, M.Sc and MBA in Karnataka state.

KARNATAKA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 43rd Series of Student Project Programme: 2019-20 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LIST OF STUDENT PROJECT PROPOSALS APPROVED FOR SPONSORSHIP INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS BETWEEN CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Sl. No. Name of the Guide Names of Students Sponsored Amount 1. Ms. SMITHA /DR. RAVICHANDRA K.R. CHETHAN KUMAR  HARSHITH K KEERTHAN STALONE JEETHAN RAYAN PINTO SAVIN KUMAR J DEEKSHITH VIJETH M 5500.00 CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Sl. No. Name of the Guide Names of Students Sponsored Amount 1. Prof. HEMANTH PRABHU B DEENA FRANCISCA D’SOUZA PRAJNA C BHANDARI MUHAMAD ISMAIL S PUNEETH T M 4000.00 2 Prof. VIJAYALAXMI KEDILAYA B ASMATH SHARMEEN T S ALEEMATH NISSA K AAMINA RUKHIYA S SHWETHA 5000.00 3 Dr. PREMANAND SHENOY NARENDRA S AKSHAY NAIK ROHAN NAIK YOGISHA PATAGAR 4500.00 4 Ms. NAVYA RAI AYUSH PAREEK MOHAMMED SINAN S K NISHAR MOHIYUDDIN BHAVISH R SALIAN 5500.00 5 Prof. VIJAYALAXMI KEDILAYA B DARSHAN C. SHETTY ANJAN H.R. SHALMA JOSLINE MONTEIRO PRAJWAL T. NAYAK 5000.00 29,500.00

Student projects sponsored by KSCST through this programme have been recognized by many industries and helped the students to seek employment.

A Fifty-Member MBA Team visits Biofuel Park, Hassan for Industry-Academia Connect

A Fifty-Member Team of MBA Department comprising of Second Semester Students alongwith Dr. Vidyavathi visited Biofuel Park, Madenur, Hassan.
This Biofuel Park was set up by the Dept. of Forestry & Environmental Sciences and University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru with the following objectives:
• To develop a strategy for successful biofuel program;
• To develop and provide technology and model for production of bio fuels across the state;
• To motivate farming and other sectors to take lead roles;
• To replicate practices and programs to motivate community participation on a large scale;
• To adopt appropriate sustainable and paths to achieve the goals.
The MBA Team visited the Production Unit where biodiesel is extracted from non-edible seeds such as Pongamia, Neem, Mahua, Simatouba etc. The students interacted with the Project Co-ordinator and Research Associate Dr. Haleshi. Ms. Harshitha gave a presentation about the need for biofuels and how they are derived from biomass of plants or of animal origin.
This Industry visit has helped the students to better identify their prospective areas of work and enhance interpersonal skills. They are now more aware of industry practices and regulations.

Lab Instructors attend a Two-day VTU TEQIP CELL Training Program

Lab Instructors Mr. Likhith Kumar, Ms. Pramila Kumari M, Ms. Deeksha and Ms. Soumya from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication attend a TEQIP 1.3 Sponsored Two-day VTU TEQIP CELL Training Program for Lab Instructors at St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru, during 6th to 7th March’2020
The Day-One began with a training program on Safety Precaution and Handling of Lab Equipment, Installation of Hardware & Software and their hands-on experience. It also included Solid Waste Management Challenges and Opportunities.
Key Takeaways of Day-One:
• Electrical Safety – Maintenance & Testing of Hardware Equipment;
• Software Installation;
• Safety precaution to be taken before installation;
• Hands on Practice on minor issues related to Electronic Equipment/Meters;
• Problems faced in Waste Management System – E-waste.
On Day-Two, the training was on Fire & Safety Awareness, Communication & Management Skills.
Key Takeaways of Day-Two:
• Safety measures on fire accidents;
• Communication skills and behavioral skills;
• To create awareness on environmental safety, public health and occupational health;
• Awareness on workplace hazards and to identify the report and control them.
The training program was conducted by Resource Persons from reputed organisations and the lab instructors gained a lot of insights into topics on safety measures.

Faculty members attend Seminar on “Insight -2020”, Women’s Wellbeing at Lions Seva Mandir, Mangaluru.

Ms. Shreelatha U, Academic Administrative Officer; Prof. Sunita Priya D’Silva, Dept. of Mathematics; and Prof. Akshaya Shetty, Dept. of Humanities attended a Seminar on “Insight -2020” Women’s Wellbeing.
The seminar was organized by Lions International, Lions Club Mangalore and New Voices, on 9th March 2020, in commemoration of International Women’s Day at Lions Seva Mandir, Mangaluru. It was inaugurated by Lion Anita Gomes, First Lady of the District and Lion Ronald Gomes, District Governor - District 317D.
Three sessions were conducted during the seminar by Resource Persons who are top experts in various domains of Women’s wellbeing.
1. ‘Women & Health’ by Dr. Priya Ballal, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Mangaluru;
2. ‘Women & Mental Health’ by Dr. Rameela Shekhar, a Mental Health Professional;
3. ‘Women and their Rights’, by Ms. Kavita, Advocate, Mangaluru.
Ms. Gayathri Nayak, District Urban Development Officer, spoke about the steps that need to be taken by the organizations for Women Empowerment. Dr. Geethaprakash, First Vice-District Governor and Mr. Vasanth Kumar Shetty, Second Vice-District Governor, also spoke on the occasion.

Faculty from the Dept. of Information Science & Engineering takes a Pledge to donate his Organs after his Lifetime

Prof. Vasudeva Rao from the Dept. of Information Science & Engineering has taken the Pledge to donate his organs after his lifetime. Under the able guidance and supervision of Mr. Ankith S Kumar, Student Counselor, he took this decision which could save a life.
Prof. Rao has registered his name as a donor in the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO).
Sahyadri applauds his generous and heroic gesture.

Quote for the day

"Don't ask if your dream is crazy, ask if it's crazy enough."
-Lena Waithe