Art of write up Scientist papers- FDP for Engineering & Science Department, Amity University, Gurgaon

 Department of Computer Science and Engineering has organized an expert lecture by Dr. Sanjay Sen Gupta, Principal Scientist (CSIR) and Editor (JSIR) on “ Roles and activities of CSIR –NISCAIR and art of writing Scientific papers” . About 60 faculty members from engineering and Sciences department were present to attend this Guest Lecture. The lecture includes different activities of CSIR-NISCAIR such as publications and disseminations of science and technology through different journals and magazines. Dr Sen also address audience about JSIR (Journal of Scientific Industrial Research), the oldest journals of CSIR-NISCAIR which deals in diverse areas of science and technology. He also brings in front the important skills that are required for writing a technical paper. He also pointed out the importance of impact factor, Web of sciences, citations etc. He also gives guidelines how to select suitable journals and how to write good technical research papers. He also motivated the faculty members to pursue quality research in science and Technology. 

Guest Lecture on University of Northampton

About 300 Students of from ABS, ASET, ASFDT and ACON attended the brief presentation given by Mr.Puneet Malhotra on the various new programs being initiated by Amity in partnership with University of Northampton. After an interactive session by Mr. Marut, Mr. Puneet apprised the students of the possibility of getting a degree from the University of Northampton while they were pursuing a major duration of their Course here at Amity Campus Gurgaon and an year abroad at Northampton.

Brochures for various courses were shared with the students.

Google Fare 2015

28 Degree North is a Corporate Fest specially targeting Corporates in Gurgaon. It was held on 13th, 14th and 15th March 2015.

Students from ASCO, ACC and BBA were invited on the inaugural day. Amity University Gurgaon was the only University that was representing a student body. There were special sessions with Mr.Rajan Anandan, CEO, Google India, Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder and EX. Vice Chairman, Naukri.com. There was an interesting session “careers with a twist” and the panelists were Elephant design founder and musician Mr. Shouvik Roy,Reckitt Benckiser CEO Nitish Kapoor, and Ad man Swapan Seth. The students interacted with all the panelists.

Also the morning session saw participation of corporate in Quiz, Music competition, Photography exhibition, gaming and open house.

Inaugural Lecture of Webinar Series

The inaugural speech was given by Dr. Mohit Soni

The inaugural lecture of Webinar Series organized by Department of Chemistry, ASAS, AUH, was held on 27th March 2015 at A-Block 2nd floor seminar hall. The students from different streams of Applied Science & B.Tech (Computer Science) attended the lecture along with the faculty members from Applied Science (about 150 students & 30 faculty members were present). Among the dignitaries present were Professor SMP Khurana (Director, AIB), Professor J.K. Mehta (ASCO, AUH), Dr SeemaPathak (HOD, Department of Chemistry, ASAS, AUH). The inaugural speech was given by Dr. Mohit Soni (Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry/Forensic Science, ASAS, AUH).

WEBINAR SERIES INAUGURAL LECTURE

BAUSCH + LOMB mastermind programme at Amity University

Bausch +Lomb, the category leader in eye care and contact lens segment in India has taken industry initiatives to upgrade the contact lens related skills of optometry students in India. Bausch+ Lomb training program is to equip the optometry students with contact lens expertise and soft skills and make them market ready. The training programme called MASTER MIND in campus program is conducted at 4 universities only in the country .It consists of 30 hours of lectures and hands on sessions which is distributed in form of six modules.

Experts from Bausch Lomb conducted lectures and tutorial session for each module. After completation of each module student had to appear for online examination. The Professional services team leader of Bausch Lomb was Mr. Pushpendra Rana.

Final certification examination of mastermind training program held on 26th of March 2015 at Department Of Optometry and Vision Science at Amity University, Gurgaon. External examiner a senior practitioner was invited for the conduction of the exam.

12 undergraduate and 3 post graduate optometry students appeared to final examination of Bausch+Lomb contact lens certification course. 3 students did not appear as they were out of town for their internship.

Post- training student feedbacks

Session was well organized and well executed. Manuals handouts helped the students to understand the issue being discussed. Facilitator from Bausch+Lomb cleared all the doubts that arouse.

HOD feedback

The training is a prestigious certificate which helps improves skills in contact lens fitting and student are prepared well for the market.

Students of Amity school of Engineering & Computer Science Visited Network Bulls

The department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a one day industrial visit to Network Bulls, B-11, old DLF, Sector -14, Gurgaon-122001 on 12th March, 2015 for B.Sc(IT), MCA and M.Sc(NTM) students. Total 33 students along with 4 faculty members visited the company.
Network Bulls being a pioneer in the networking training industry believes in imparting high end technological training which helps students in gaining practical exposure via real Cisco devices and live equipments promoting innovative ideas leading to elevated professional growth. Their winning idea is to train student on latest technologies. Network Bulls has been winner of many back to back education excellence awards.

Company offers all new CCIE Security Version 4, CCIE R&S Version 5 and CCIE Collaboration training on real Cisco devices. They are first choice of Indian and overseas students for CCIE Training in India.

Health Education Programme conducted by Amity University Gurgaon

Health education programme conducted by Department of Pediatric Nursing, Amity College of Nursing, Gurgoan

Amity College of Nursing conducted health education programmes under the pediatric nursing department at pediatric wards at ESIC Hospital Manesar and Gurgaon, Haryana in the month of February 2015.The health education was given to the parents of the children those admitted in Pediatric ward on various topics:
1. valueof play
2. oral rehydration
3. immunization
4. worm infestation
5. weaning

The selected students of B.Sc. Nursing VIth Sem. were involved to deliver the selected topics in order to give awareness and knowledge to the parents regarding the above mentioned topics.

The students delivered the health education under the guidance of Mr. Surendra Sharma and Mr. Girish H., Assist. Professor,Amity College of Nursing

The post presentation discussion sessions were conducted and all the questions or queries were answered. The participants expressed that the health educations were very informative and beneficial to them. They also remarked that these sessions had strengthened their knowledge and reduced their stress and anxiety in taking care of their children’s.

They are looking forward for many more health education programmes like this in near future.

Sports Event

Amity University Gurgaon Sports teams participated in the GD Goenka [SPORTOPIA 14] Inter University Tournament conducted on 20 and 21 Nov-2014. From NCR 16 to 18 university teams participated in all the events. In following events Amity University WON with big margins. Heartiest Congratulations to Team and Best Wishes to Sports Team Leader – Maj Gen G S Bal, Dean of Student Welfare  and Coach – Mr Hansraj

Cash prize for winners:

• Football winners [Rs-5000/-]
• Volleyball runners [Rs-2500/-]
• Cricket runners [Rs-2500/-]

Cricket

• Amity University Gurgoan Vs  IAM ,IAM- 19 runs in 5 over’s
• Amity – 20 runs in 1.4 overs
• Amity University Gurgoan Vs KIIT
• Amity University Gurgoan – 13 runs in 1 over ,KIIT- 10 runs in 1 over
• Amity University Gurgoan Vs WIT ,WIT – 32 runs in 5 over’s
• Amity University Gurgoan – 33 runs in 3.1 over’s
• Amity University Gurgoan Vs Dronacharya College,DC- 84 runs in 10 overs
• Amity University Gurgoan – 36 runs in 7 overs

FOOTBALL

• Amity University Gurgoan Vs WIT  Score 10-0
• Amity University Gurgoan Vs GD Goinka Score 2-0
• Amity University Gurgoan Vs ITM Score 3-1

Volleyball

• Amity University Gurgoan Vs WIT score 2-1
• Amity University Gurgoan Vs    KIIT   score 2-1
• Amity University Gurgoan Vs K R magalam 2-1
• Amity University Gurgoan Vs NGF 2-0

Amity University Gurgaon participated in Workshop at CIEP – Winter University of BELC 2015

Amity University Gurgaon participated in two weeks WORKSHOP AT CIEP- Winter University of BELC 2015 from 16th to 28th Feb 2015 which was organized at the CIEP, Sèvres, France. Dr. (Mrs.) S. Arul, Dean, Faculty of Arts,Head of Institution, Amity School of Languages, Professor of represented university to attend this two week workshop. Inaugural lecture were given by Mme. Luba JURGENSON, writer and translator and Mr. Bernard MAGNIER,journalist and editor.

The CIEP –International Center for Pedagogic Studies (http://www.ciep.fr/belc)is a key public operator under the auspices of the French Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research. It is in addition the main operating partner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development. The Winter University of BELC imparts training in teaching French language and civilization which is recognized internationally. There were participants from all over the world.

Training was imparted on two modules:-

1. Integrating ICT in teaching French asa foreign language: uses and resources
This module has sensitized us to the design methodology and criteria of quality of a video capsule. We were provided with digital tools that are used to make a video capsule for flipped learning.

The core learning were :

• The use of interactive smart board
• The use of audiovisual documents, authentic downloaded “raw”documents and online resources to render the language classroom teaching dynamic

2. Animating classroom activities while teaching French as a foreign language
This module gave in depth understanding on:

•  manage and lead activities while teaching French as a foreign language
• form groups after identifying and taking into account different learner profiles
• optimize communication by multiplying the need and desire to communicate with activities embedded in various contexts
• develop group dynamics
• provide clear instructions
• develop learner autonomy
• guide self structuring of knowledge and skills

This training will certainly help us make the classroom atmosphere more relaxed and the teaching most relevant and learner-centric. Furthermore, this workshop provided an excellent opportunity to meet and share the experience with Professors of several nationalities who teach French as a foreign language in various countries including France says (Mrs.) S. Arul.

Apart from the workshops following discussion forum happened at workshop:

• presentations on the resources available at the documentation center of CIEP
• round table on“Resources for Teaching of French” with representatives from TV5 World (a French TV channel televised all over the world), from RFI – Radio France Inter and from the revue “Le français dans lemonde”
• round table on “Frenchin the world: policies and players” with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, International Organization of Francophone countries, French Institute and Alliance Française
• Meetings with publication houses which presented latest text books for teaching French as a foreign language.

Amity University conducted a Seminar on releases JOB STRESS AND WAYS TO HANDLE IT

Amity College of Nursing conducted a seminar on "Job Stress and Ways to Handle It" in VIMHANS, Hospital New Delhi dated on 18th February, 2015 as a part of the In-service Education Programme for Staff Nurses.

The programme was organized by Ms. Poonam Sharma, Assistant Professor and held under supervision of Ms. Anantha priya, Assistant Professor, Amity College of Nursing. The programme aimed at equipping the nursing personnel knowledge regarding the management of job stress.
The seminar started at 01:00 pm with the Welcome address by M s Daya Kumari (Post B.Sc. Nursing IVth Semester) to all the dignitaries and nursing staffs of the Hospital. The first presentation was given by Ms Ankita and preceded by Ms. Stella and ended by Ms. Sini. (B.Sc. Nursing VIII Semester students ) where they discussed about stress and stressors, types, effects of stress on human body , reasons for job stress and ways to handle it and other stress management techniques. It was followed by the demonstration of deep breathing exercises by Ms. Sini (B.Sc. Nursing VIII  Semester). Also the programme high lightened the essential tips to handle job stress which will help staff nurses in their real life situations. At the end, handouts on “Ten tips the nurses should do to avoid Job Burnout” also issued to the participants.

The post discussion session was conducted and all the questions or queries were answered. The participants expressed that the Seminar was very informative and highly beneficial to them.  The contents were fully covered and the methodology adopted was appropriate. Also participants were highly obliged and stated that this seminar as a need of the hour. They are looking forward for many more sessions like this in near future.

Thirty students of Noida International University also attended the session with great enthusiasm. While remarking about the programme, Mr.Vibin, Clinical Programme co-ordinator of Noida International University expressed that all sessions were really impressive.

The session ended at 02:30 pm with thanks giving to all the concerned persons & staff of the Hospital.

WEIGHT/POWER LIFTING COMPETITION at AMITY UNIVERSITY GURGAON

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you overcome hardships, that is strength.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger

Amity University Gurgaon, Haryana Campus “The Weight/ Power Lifting Competition” was organized in Persona Health Club on 4 February 2015 by Dean of Students Welfare for the hosteler. The competition consisted of the following events:-

(a) Bench Press
(b) Squat
(c) Dead lift

The following students were adjudged the winners and were awarded:-

(a) Bench Press

Rohit Mallik – BBA 3rd Year – First Place (135 Kg).
Himanshu – BBA LLB 2nd Year – Second Place (125 Kg).

(b) Squat

Himanshu – BBA LLB 2nd Year – First Place (130 Kg).
Harshvardhan – B. Tech Bio 3rd Year – Second Place (120 Kg).
Chirag – B. Tech ECE 3rd Year – Third Place (110 Kg).

(c) Dead lift

Himanshu – BBA LLB 2nd Year – First Place (190 Kg).
Harshvardhan – B. Tech Bio 3rd Year – Second Place (160 Kg).
Chirag – B. Tech ECE 3rd Year – Third Place (150 Kg).
Deepak – MCA 3rd Year – Third Place (150 Kg).

(d) Consolation prize was given to Abhimanu (Underweight category 61-70 Kg) – B. Tech 2nd Year (100 Kg in Bench Press).

The judges were:-

(a) Mr. Yogesh – Asst Manager DSW Office.
(b) Mr. Ramesh – Manager & Persona Gym Trainer.
(c) Mr Akash Singh – Persona Gym Trainer

Online IVI seminar on Gonioscopy

Optometry Students attending Online Seminar on Gonioscopy

The thirteenth online IVI workshop on Gonioscopy at Amity University Gurgaon. was directed by Uday K Addepalli from the extraordinary LV Prasad Eye organization at Hyderabad. The discussion was on Gonioscopy. It incorporated the rule, sorts and systems for Gonioscopy. This was a piece of the arrangement of online addresses being directed by the India Vision Institute in relationship with the Brien Holden Vision Institute and radiated all the while to optometry schools all over India. This means to enhance the standard of optometry training in India. This was gone to by the third year under graduate and first year post graduate optometry understudies of Amity University Gurgaon. The workforce from the office additionally went to it.

Online Session for Institutional Development at AMITY UNIVERSITY

An online session for Institutional Development was conducted for the heads of Optometry Institutions on 29/01/15 by the India Vision Institute. This was conducted in association with the Brien Holden Vision Institute. This lecture was attended by Prof Monica Chaudhry, HOD of the Department of Optometry and Vision Science, Amity University Gurgaon. Mr. Luigi Bilotto, Public Health Optometrist, Brien Holden Vision Institute,Montreal –Canada conducted the session. Post the session Prof Monica feels”Topic covered a very important and sensitive topic of curriculum standardization in India. It is the first step towards regulating optometry. IVI should play a role in reviewing the curriculum of the participating institutes and provide feedback on the curriculum status helping us improve further. We are proud users of BHVI optometry resources in our courses.