1. Activities That Can Be Conducted 1. Administrative Administrative 2. Technical Technical 3. Managerial Managerial 4. Humanitarian Humanitarian

2. ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS: An orientation can be organized for the freshers to introduce them to IEEE and WIE. Students can be told about the benefits of IEEE. They can also told about WIE and how they could be a part of it. 8/20/20152 Orientation For Freshers

3. Membership Drives are conducted every 6 months to bring in new members into IEEE for the benefits of themselves. Need some brochures/goodies to provide to the participants or members. Please fill the form below for Membership Development Supplies Kit. www.ieee.org/mdsupplies Note: Only the Student Branch core committee can order for supplies. www.ieee.org/mdsupplies 8/20/20153 Orientation For Freshers (2)

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5. IEEE DAY IEEE Day is a global event held on 2 October 2012, under the theme "Engineering the Future and Beyond", on the anniversary of the first time IEEE members gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. Beside a great time and empowering members to engineer the future and beyond, the team took care of supporting active volunteers and encouraging them to participate in the 2012 photo contest. 8/20/20155

6. IEEE DAY (2) Ten best photos from the top rated will be awarded with a US $500 prize, designated for unit activities. Besides the contest, IEEE units are encourage to submit a group photo, to be gathered in one video and published in IEEE.tv. 8/20/20156

7. An event with the motive to help the second year students to prepare their Term Paper. The participants were helped to select their topic of interest, how to carry out their research work and were made familiar with the Format of the Term paper. 8/20/20157 Write My Term Paper

8. Student Mentor Volunteer Program 8/20/20158 Meant to bridge the gap between the incoming first year students and the seniors. Each first year student was allotted a senior to guide him in academic and non-academic areas. Around 260 first year students benefitted from this program. Spanning over a period of one month it covered 70 volunteers from 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th year students.

9. GOLD Meeting Meetings are organized to the members of GOLD (Graduates of Last Decade). Fun events are organized to keep them motivated along with important discussions such as future events that could be conducted along with the rest of the members. 8/20/20159

10. Student Professional Awareness Conference Event(SPAC) Engineers must be proficient, professionally astute, and clearly aware of their responsibility to society. Student Professional Awareness Conferences explore the subjects that affect engineers' careers, regardless of how well engineers prepare themselves technically. S-PACs are an effective vehicle to transmit the professional awareness that enhances the technical education they receive in engineering school. S-PACs permit students to learn from the varied experience of successful engineers. The conferences have potential to increase student membership and to encourage ongoing participation in IEEE. S-PACs are becoming a strong force for improving the electrical engineering profession over the coming years. IEEE 8/20/201510

11. CODENIGMA – A coding contest CODENIGMA – a coding competition was organized in which students were asked to form teams of two or participate individually. The competition was organized online on a platform called “Mooshak”. Mooshak is a system for managing programming contests on Web. The submitted programs were automatically judged on this platform. 8/20/201511 TECHNICAL EVENTS:

12. “A Push to Dive into Python” 8/20/201512 Participants can be made to understand that Python is a general- purpose, interpreted high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability during the course of the workshop / seminar. Its syntax is said to be clear and expressive. Python has a large and comprehensive standard library.

13. ARM Microcontroller Workshop The workshop provids hands on training in the following areas : ARM Microcontroller Basics ARM Microcontroller Programming and Debugging Basics of Electronics Working and Application of Sensors: Global Positioning Sensor (GPS Sensor), 8/20/201513

14. HAM Radio Workshop The workshop consisted of a brief presentation followed by demonstration of two way communication using ham radio. The workshop was conducted by Dr. M.g. Bhatia, Mr. Ketan Mehta and Mr. Jayesh Banatwala, who are all licensed Hams. 8/20/201514

15. Technomania Technomania is a 2 day event organised every year in the month of March. Students from various degree and diploma colleges across City/State participate. On the first day, participants are demonstrate their project followed by paper presentation on the next day. 8/20/201515

16. Crescendo Crescendo is an annual tech fest were various events are organized. Organized events like Robotreck, Reverse Engineering and fun events to keep the participants motivated.

17. IEEE Student Sessions (I.S.S.) Topics like WiTricity, Hand Gesture Recognition System and Supply Chain Management are some of the topics discussed in the last ISS. This event can be held every month. The Speakers for I.S.S. are mostly final and pre-final year students. 8/20/201517

18. Drishti Organize photo-walks and workshops in order to enhance the skill of our members. Organize and participate in various online and offline photography contests and photo exhibitions. Code X CODE X has organized several events under various fests like FERVOUR (BVPIEEE Annual Fest), ENSEMBLE (College’s annual Fest) to give better and sharper students their share of merit. The main motive is to help students by not only in the field of technology but by also preparing them analytically to tackle various aspects of placements. 8/20/201518

19. Network Security Workshop The objective of this workshop is to examine the elements involved in establishing and maintaining security for a network, and building an understanding and familiarity with their operation. Device and network infrastructure security is examined with a focus on establishing a robust, stable, and secure network while protecting the data and processes that occur in the network. 8/20/201519

20. A workshop that demystifies and simplifies embedded systems and gets you programming microcontrollers and building projects on your own. The Workshop is designed around Arduino. 8/20/201520 Embedded Systems Workshop

21. Ethical Hacking Workshop Workshop specifically designed to provide the right knowledge to the aspiring Hacking and Cyber Security enthusiasts exploring the various means that an intruder has available to gain access to computer resources. It will investigate weaknesses by discussing the theoretical background behind, and whenever possible, actually performing the attack 8/20/201521

22. Techweek Companies like Powergrid Corp, Alchemist, CISCO and other esteemed speakers from various companies can be brought in for guest lectures. The event can involve various technical and managerial seminars and workshops. 8/20/201522

23. Techweek (2) The events are supported by leading field specialists and are attended by numerous students from various colleges. There are workshops on 3D animation, Matlab & image processing, group discussion, networking, web development, embedded systems and robotics, photoshop and others, all in a 4 day event. 8/20/201523

24. Troika Troika an annual technical festival, was started with the aim of bringing together students from all kinds of technical fields and providing them with a platform to exhibit their prowess. Troika has, since its inception, proven to be stupendously stimulating arena for young engineers. 8/20/201524

25. Troika (2) Troika aimed at inspiring budding technicians to leave the realms of textbooks and harnessing the powers of their imaginations. Inviting students from all over the country and abroad, it tested the limits of their creativity. Events under the umbrella of TROIKA are Radix, Brainwave, Technovision, Junkyard, Bits, Bytes and Bots, Envision, Ether Avatar, Todo En Uno, an online participation of over 4000 from over 40 countries and Design Pro 8/20/201525

26. Workshop on Smart Grid and Renewable Technologies Global snapshot on renewable resources based power generation, need of replacing the traditional non-renewable sources with relatively inexhaustible and greener alternatives, power generation from modes of renewable energy like wind and solar power. 8/20/201526

27. Faculty Development Program A Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is designed to train and develop professionals in Personal development and entrepreneurship development so that they can act as resource persons in guiding and motivating young S&T persons to take up entrepreneurship as a career. 8/20/201527

28. The FDPs provide inputs on process and practice of Personal development and entrepreneurship development, communication and inter- personal skills, creativity, problem solving, achievement motivation training, inputs on resource and knowledge industries. The training methodology includes case studies, group discussion, games and simulation exercise, field visits and classroom lectures. 8/20/201528 Faculty Development Program (2)

29. Drupal Workshop Drupal course introduces you to the core concepts behind building websites in Drupal. This course will take you through a series of practical exercises to build a functional Drupal site and prepare you to initiate your own dynamic websites using Drupal. Adding and Editing site content Creating new content types and fields User management Controlling the look of your site with Themes Installing extra modules to add functionality to your site Keeping your site up-to-date Using the Drupal community to learn even more 8/20/201529

30. National and International Conferences 8/20/201530

31. Industrial Visits 8/20/201531 NDPL, DMRC, Microsoft, VISIT to ISRO/VSSC, Trivandrum

32. MANAGERIAL EVENTS: Organized by a Student Branch or a group Student Branches in a particular country in Region 10. Student Branches interested to organize a workshop known as Leadership Workshop to carry out membership recruitment and how to successfully run a Student Branch should contact R10 SAC for supporting grants. 8/20/201532 Leadership Workshops

33. S-PAVe: Student Professional Awareness Ventures Student branches wishing to organize projects to develop awareness of engineering professionalism can apply for a small supporting grant. Funding can be requested as same as that of SPAC by submitting the proposal along with the proposed budget. 8/20/201533

34. Student Congress Meet 8/20/201534 It provides a great opportunity for the attendees to meet and network with other IEEE members. It also provides an opportunity to learn more about IEEE, get their questions answered, and to make their concerns heard.

35. Mock Interview A Mock Interview is one of the very best ways to prepare for an actual employment interview. The Mock Interview will help you to learn what is expected in a real interview, and how you can improve the way you present yourself. The interview is video recorded and then reviewed with you and a trained Mock Interview Coach. The Mock Interview Coach will provide constructive feedback on all aspects of the interview process. The Mock Interview Coach will try to make the interview as realistic as possible. Many of the questions you will be asked are interview questions from actual employers. The Mock Interview takes about 20 minutes; then you will watch and discuss your performance. The Mock Interview and critique will last approximately one hour. 8/20/201535

36. Mock Interview (2) Workshop - focused on logic and coding techniques useful from the point of view of on- campus and off-campus placements. Session covered queries related to written round, interviews and group discussions. The dos and don’ts for engineering students after graduation. The career options one could take up for post- graduation like robotics, management, civil services, public sector, banking, TV and film and many others. 8/20/201536

37. Frucion Organized solely by the freshers, this one-day event promises to be if not bigger but definitely a festival aimed at fun and experience for convivial young members. This event aims at developing the managerial skills and giving proper exposure to the members of the IEEE first years It also aims at developing a sense of responsibility and belongingness towards IEEE first years. 8/20/201537

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39. HUMANITARIAN EVENTS: 8/20/201539 Social Excursions Dehradun Musoorie Haridwar Nainital Pindari Glacier Shimla Manali Rohtang

40. Sangamam Project The intention was to undertake improvements to the quality of education at this school in the lines of the other schools we are working with in Project Sangamam 8/20/201540

41. The primary activities and programs of Sangamam project include the following: Channelizing the youth energy –Yuva Shakthi: Imparting technical training to Women – Knowledge to Women Utilisation of natural resources – Women and Ecodevelopment Making the village self sufficient – Full Hands and Full Hearts 8/20/201541 Sangamam Project (2)

42. The following are the various technologies that are taught to the participants during the program. –Domestic effluent water for plants. –Growing potted plants. –Wise use of open space under trees. –Reviving ethnic knowledge of plants. 8/20/201542 Sangamam Project (3)

43. –Growing shrubs for thatching material. –Treatment of thatching material for biodegradation and flame retardation. –Smokeless chula and smokeless oven for baking. – Drip irrigation. –Seed bank. –Abatement of indoor pollution & eco substitution for existing products. 8/20/201543 Sangamam Project (4)

44. UN Conference Students had the opportunity to participate and meet the Saudi Arabian Youth delegation to discuss the agenda of “E- Health” in both the countries. The basic idea was to develop technology and other means so that specialized doctors in the urban areas help the rural patients without relocating themselves. The final report was formed and sent to the President of India, Saudi Arabian King and the U.N.O. 8/20/201544

45. STAR Workshop Agenda: To encourage middle school children to learn and know about the engineering involved in objects that they see around them by means of activities, presentations, videos etc. Also, to motivate them to take up engineering as a career. Session Content: Current and electricity, sources of its generation, need for conservation etc. 8/20/201545

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47. RE-CREATIONAL EVENTS: Fun should never compromised. Splendid treats are offered by the seniors. Various hangouts and trips can be organized only for IEEE members to keep them motivated. 8/20/201547

48. Fun events can be conducted to let people know that IEEE is not just about information and technology, but also FUN! 8/20/201548

49. Thank you! 8/20/201549 Slides by IEEE Madras Section Student Network Volunteers  Nivas Ravichandran  Vikash Koushik  Joseph Peter  Swetha Sridharan  Fathima Hathoon Zackariya  Prasanth.M Contact: vikashkoushik@ieee.org