Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru

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2024 - 2025

Wrkshop on "The Beginner's Toolkit: Essential Online Resources for C and HTML."
Date: 11 November 2024
On November 11, 2024, the Library Resource Usage Optimization Committee of Kristu Jayanti College, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science (UG), organized a workshop titled "The Beginner's Toolkit: Essential Online Resources for C and HTML." The event was specifically designed for I BCA D students and facilitated by Dr. Revathy V. R., Assistant Professor. Held in Room M205, the workshop aimed to familiarize students with essential online tools and resources to enhance their learning experience in C programming and HTML. The session, conducted from 2:40 PM to 3:30 PM, focused on equipping students with foundational skills and strategies for effectively utilizing digital platforms to support their academic progress.

The workshop was well-received, with participants appreciating the curated resources and hands-on guidance provided. Feedback highlighted its relevance and practicality, enabling students to strengthen their understanding of core programming concepts. This initiative demonstrated the college's commitment to empowering students through innovative and resource-driven teaching methodologies, fostering both technical expertise and self-directed learning. Overall, the event was a success, showcasing the potential of leveraging online tools to bridge knowledge gaps and enhance the educational journey.

News Headline Contest
Date: 08 November 2024
In collaboration with the Department of Computer Science, the Library and Information Centre at Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) recently conducted an enriching News Headline Contest as a group activity. Each group comprised three students who worked together to craft impactful and relevant headlines for a selection of news topics.

At the event's start, students were given an overview of key elements in headline writing, with practical tips and points to consider for creating effective newspaper headlines. This included the importance of accuracy, brevity, and the need to capture the essence of a story without sacrificing clarity. Emphasis was placed on crafting headlines that would engage readers, match the tone of the news story, and avoid sensationalism.Throughout the contest, students demonstrated creativity and teamwork, analyzing each topic to produce headlines that were both informative and engaging. Judging criteria included originality, relevance, and adherence to the guidelines provided.The event provided students with a practical understanding of newspaper headline creation, enhancing their media literacy and communication skills. This successful initiative by the Library and Information Centre and the Department of Computer Science underscores Kristu Jayanti College’s commitment to providing dynamic, hands-on learning experiences that equip students with real-world skills.

Ideathon
Date: 02 September 2024
The Ideathon event was organized by Department of Computer Science (UG) in association with Institution’s Innovation Council and Caze Labs was a dynamic gathering aimed at fostering creativity and innovation among students. It encouraged participants to collaborate in teams to generate and develop solutions to demanding challenges. The event saw enthusiastic participation from a diverse group of students across various disciplines, enriching the collaborative environment and allowing for a cross-pollination of ideas. This diversity in backgrounds and perspectives was key to the success of the Ideathon, as it brought together different viewpoints and expertise, leading to more innovative and well-rounded solutions. Ideathon was more than just a competition; it was an invaluable learning experience for all involved. Participants not only gained insights into real-world problem-solving but also developed essential skills such as teamwork, creative thinking, and public speaking. Moreover, the event provided significant networking opportunities, allowing students to connect with mentors, judges, and peers, potentially opening doors for future collaborations or projects.

Insightful Session on Generative AI: Trends, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
Date: 31 August 2024
On 31st August 2024, an insightful session on Generative AI: Trends, Applications, and Ethical Considerations was conducted by Dr. Saigeetha Jagannathan for first-year students. The event took place in person and attracted a large audience eager to learn about cutting-edge AI technologies.

Dr. Jagannathan began by introducing Generative AI and its foundational technologies, including deep learning and neural networks. She highlighted the latest advancements in the field, discussing breakthroughs like transformer models and large language models. The applications of Generative AI across industries such as healthcare, entertainment, and finance were also explored, illustrating the transformative impact of AI in various sectors.

Dr. Jagannathan emphasized the ethical considerations surrounding Generative AI, including issues related to bias, privacy, and the potential for misuse. She concluded by discussing the future opportunities and potential challenges that lie ahead for AI, inspiring the students with the possibilities in the field.

Overall, the session was a great success, providing students with valuable insights into one of the most rapidly evolving areas of technology.

Hack-A-Bot Hackathon
Date: 28 August 2024
The Hack-A-Bot Hackathon not only provided a platform for students to demonstrate their technical abilities but also fostered a collaborative and competitive spirit among participants. The diverse range of problem statements challenged teams to think critically and develop innovative solutions using UiPath Studio, a powerful tool for automation. Integrating components like OpenAI highlighted the event's emphasis on cutting-edge technology and its practical applications. The involvement of esteemed judges such as Kurian Sir, Marian Sir, and Dr. Sudharshan added significant value to the event, ensuring a high standard of evaluation and feedback. Their expertise helped in identifying the most promising solutions and provided participants with constructive insights to enhance their projects.

The final presentations to Chief Guest Ms. Divyashree showcased not only the technical prowess of the top teams but also their ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. The recognition of Team as the first-place winner and the commendable performance of Nicholas, Joshua, Tom, Aidan, and different teams underscored the hackathon's success in highlighting and rewarding exceptional talent and creativity within the UiPath community.

Capacity Building Training on Life Skills Education
Date: 08 to 12 August 2024
Kristu Jayanti College hosted a course from August 8th to August 12th, 2024, focused on teaching undergraduate students ten essential life skills crucial for their well-being. These skills are fundamental for managing life's demands and challenges effectively. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the ten core life skills include:

1. Self-awareness involves understanding and recognizing our own identity, including our character, strengths, weaknesses, desires, and dislikes. By developing self-awareness, we become more attuned to our own stress levels and pressures. This awareness is often essential for effective communication and building strong interpersonal relationships, as well as for fostering empathy towards others.

2. Empathy is crucial for building successful relationships with our loved ones and society at large. It involves understanding and caring about other people's needs, desires, and feelings. Empathy allows us to imagine what life is like for another person, enriching our interactions and ensuring they are not just one-sided. Without empathy, our communication can become self-centered and problematic, as it may only reflect our own interests rather than fostering genuine connections.
3. Critical thinking is the ability to analyze information and experiences objectively. This skill helps us evaluate and understand the factors that shape our attitudes and behaviors, such as values, peer pressure, and media influences. By applying critical thinking, we can make more informed decisions and better navigate the various influences affecting our health and well-being.
4. Creative thinking involves approaching situations and problems in innovative ways. It is characterized by four key components:
1. Fluency: The ability to generate a wide range of ideas.
2. Flexibility: The capacity to shift perspectives and adapt to new situations.
3. Originality: The skill to conceive entirely new and unique ideas.
4. Elaboration: The process of expanding on and developing existing ideas further.
Together, these elements enable us to think creatively and find novel solutions to challenges.
5. Decision-making enables us to address and manage choices in a constructive manner, which can significantly impact our health. It involves actively evaluating various options and understanding the potential effects of each decision. By making informed choices, we can better assess how different actions may influence our well-being and overall health.
6.Problem-solving helps us address and resolve issues constructively, which is crucial for managing stress and preventing physical strain. Unresolved problems can lead to significant mental stress and manifest as physical strain, so effectively tackling these challenges is essential for maintaining overall well-being.
7.Effective communication involves expressing ourselves clearly and appropriately in different cultural and situational contexts. It includes sharing opinions, desires, needs, and fears, and seeking advice when needed. Coping with stress involves identifying stress sources, understanding their effects, and managing them through environmental or lifestyle changes and relaxation techniques. Coping with emotions means recognizing and understanding our own and others' emotions, and responding to them appropriately to avoid negative health impacts from intense emotions like anger or sadness.
8.Interpersonal relationship skills enable us to interact positively with others, fostering meaningful and supportive connections. This includes forming and maintaining friendly relationships, which are crucial for mental and social well-being, nurturing positive family relationships for social support, and ending relationships in a constructive manner when needed.
9. Coping with stress is crucial, as stress is linked to up to 95% of diseases. Negative beliefs like “I’m not good enough” can contribute to illness. Our beliefs are stored in the cell membranes, influencing our behavior unconsciously. Scientific research shows that stress is a core factor in physical, mental, and emotional health issues. By becoming aware of and changing unconscious habits, we can reduce stress and reclaim vitality, joy, and well-being.
10. Coping with emotions is key to mental well-being, as our feelings reflect our emotional state. Positive feelings like joy, love, and peace indicate healthy thinking, while fear, anger, and depression suggest negative, dysfunctional thoughts. Becoming aware of this and choosing to eliminate negative thinking can transform our lives. By focusing on appreciation, gratitude, joy, and love, we can positively alter our brain chemistry and enhance our emotional health.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers for their invaluable instruction in life skills, which has greatly benefited us. We also sincerely thank Kristu Jayanti College for organizing this essential training in life skills education.

Datathon
Date: 08 August 2024
Datathon 2024, organized by the Department of Computer Science (UG), showcased students' data-driven decision-making skills using Qlik's analytics platform. The resource person, Mr. Pankaj Muthe. delivered an insightful session on the applications of the Qlik app in analytics. After the opening ceremony, participants received datasets to analyze and visualize using Qlik, creating PowerPoint presentations to explain their insights. Based on these, judges selected semi-finalists who showcased their Qlik projects to Mr. Muthe, who evaluated the quality of their analysis and visualizations. Following the finals, three winning teams were announced and awarded mementos. The event concluded with a group photo and a Vote of Thanks by the Programme Coordinator, Dr. Kalaiselvi K. Datathon 2024 was more than a competition; it was an engaging learning experience that highlighted the importance of data analytics in solving real-world challenges. Participants gained valuable skills in Qlik’s applications, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and fostering essential career-ready competencies.

DATATHON 2024
Date: 08 August 2024
On 8th August, from 9 AM to 7 PM, the Qlik Datathon 2024 brought together the final year Data Analyst and Data Science students. Among the key figures in this event was Pankaj Muthe, Senior Academic Program Manager (Asia Pacific), who played a pivotal role in connecting academic institutions with the tools and resources needed to excel. Mr.Pankaj's deep understanding of the educational landscape and his commitment to fostering talent across the Asia Pacific region were evident, as he provided guidance that empowered participants to fully leverage Qlik’s platform. His leadership was instrumental in helping several teams develop innovative solutions that addressed real-world challenges.

The Qlik Datathon was not just a competition but also a learning experience that showcased the transformative power of data. Through Pankaj Muthe's involvement, the event highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industry. The innovative solutions developed during the datathon demonstrated the potential to drive significant changes across various sectors, making this event a true celebration of data-driven innovation and collaboration.

2023 - 2024

Constitutional Obligations
Date: 12 March 2024
The Computer Science Department (UG) of Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous, conducted a workshop About “Constitutional Obligation” on 12th March 2024, at M2 Auditorium. Knowledge of constitutional obligations promotes accountability by enabling citizens to hold elected officials accountable for their actions. Students need to be aware of constitutional obligations for several compelling reasons. Firstly, understanding these obligations fosters a sense of civic responsibility, enabling students to actively participate in democracy. Additionally, awareness of constitutional principles empowers students to recognize and defend their fundamental rights, contributing to a society governed by the rule of law. Moreover, such awareness serves as a safeguard against tyranny and authoritarianism, as informed citizens are better equipped to resist government overreach. In essence, awareness of constitutional obligations equips students with the tools to become informed, engaged citizens who uphold democratic values, safeguard individual liberties, and contribute positively to society.

Student Interaction session
Date: 06 March 2024
The Department of Computer Science [UG], in partnership with University of Bridgewater State University, recently hosted an student interaction session centered around "Study in abroad opportunities ." The distinguished speaker for this event was Dr.Uma Shama, addressing interested final year BCA students on March 06, 2024. The session commenced with a moment of silence, followed by a welcome from Prof. Sherin Rappai. Professor Sevuga Pandiyan, the head of the department, then introduced the guest speaker, providing a brief overview of the importance of the session.

This was basically a interaction session between students and Dr. Uma Shama,A very fruitful session related to the essentials of studying abroad.All the queries of the students were addressed by Dr.Shama which was related to scholarship, internship possibilities, fees structure, credits of the courses, language proficiency required and so on.

World NGO Day - An Act of Tribute to all NGO’s
Date: 28 February 2024
The Computer Science Department (UG) of Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous, in partnership with the Karnataka Civil Defence Corps, hosted "An Act of Tribute to all NGO’s (MIME)" on February 28, 2024, at Chavara Square. In a captivating display reminiscent of the silent yet impactful work of NGOs, a mime performance unfolded following World NGO Day. The performance skilfully depicted the endeavours of non-governmental organizations worldwide, emphasizing themes of humanitarianism, social justice, and community empowerment.

Through wordless expressions and gestures, the students vividly communicated powerful messages, highlighting the essential role NGOs play in facilitating positive global transformations. The event showcased how mimes, akin to NGOs, utilize silent expressions to convey meaningful narratives, enhancing understanding, and catalysing positive change within their spheres of influence.

International Lecture Series
Date: 22 February 2024
The Department of Computer Science [UG], in partnership with Appalachian State University in North Carolina, USA, recently hosted an informative lecture series centered around "Program Analysis and Verification with Rewriting Logic and Rascal ." The distinguished speaker for this event was Prof. Mark Hills, addressing final year BCA students on February 22, 2024. The session commenced with a moment of silence, followed by a welcome from Mr. Vijay, a final year BCA student. Professor Sevuga Pandiyan, the head of the department, then introduced the guest speaker, providing a brief overview of the significance of rascal proramming language.

Mark Hills spoke about Rascal meta-programming language which provides a rich language for program analysis, program transformation, and language implementation. Rewriting logic, a logic of concurrency, provides a formal language and collection of tools for language definition and verification. In this presentation, He described his work on using both Rascal and Rewriting Logic to define program analysis tools and to extract information about how programming language features are used in practice. This work has been realized in the PHP AiR framework, a framework for PHP program analysis in Rascal, and in the Go AiR framework, a framework for Go program analysis and verification. He also briefly touched on other Rascal-based program analysis frameworks for languages such as Lua, C, C++, Python, Java, Ada, and COBOL.

Towards the end of the lecture, Mark Hills introduced available projects within the university for potential collaboration with other institutions.

Orientation on Consultancy
Date: 03 February 2024
The consulting service is thought to be the most efficient means of transferring information and skills to business and society.

The Department of Computer Science (UG) conducted consultancy orientation session for faculty members. The college's consulting service is intended to support faculties' in their professional growth and this session encouraged faculties from both departments to be actively involved in the consultancy activities.

The Resource Person for the session was Dr. Baba Gnanakumar, Director, Center for Consultancy and Corporate Training, Kritu Jayanti College. The meeting started by guided how consultancy benefits the educators and the teaching fraternity in general and its impact on the proposed projects. The meeting also gave insights upon building the right mind-set for consultancy in educators and how the institution and the faculty can adopt a problem-solving & critical thinking approach.

He also briefed them with the various proposed interdisciplinary research projects and its availabilities along with its objectives of the projects and preparing a proposals. The Orientation session also focused on how faculties can contribute and get associated with consulting activities in coordination with Kristu Jayanti Consultancy Centre. The faculties are encouraged to prepare the proposals in collaboration with well-established research institutes and also to be associated with various multilateral agencies, government agencies and industries as consultant.

The session concluded with an interactive session in which the faculty shared their experiences related to consultancy and cleared their doubts related to the topic.

Anti- Ragging Week Awareness Building Respectful Campus Communities
Date: 18 August 2023
The department of Computer Science(UG) has organized an awareness campaign on Anti Ragging with the theme “Building Respectful Campus communities” for one week starting from 18/08/2023 in the campus. The primary objective for promoting anti-ragging awareness is to ensure the physical and mental well-being of students. Ragging incidents can lead to severe emotional trauma, stress, and sometimes even physical harm. Awareness campaigns help in creating a safe and secure environment within educational institutions. When students, faculty, and staff are aware of the consequences of ragging, they are more likely to report incidents and take preventive measures. Promoting awareness about the legal consequences of ragging served as a deterrent. Students need to be informed about the anti-ragging laws and the serious penalties that can be imposed on those found guilty. The awareness contributes to building a positive and inclusive campus culture. It encourages a sense of community, respect, and support among students, fostering a healthy educational environment. By creating awareness, educational institutions can emphasize the importance of mental well-being and provide resources for counseling and support. The campaign also promotes ethical values among students. Respect for others, empathy, and a sense of responsibility towards the well-being of fellow students are important aspects that need to be emphasized.

As part of the campaign the department has organized a poster design competition for the selected students of the department. Ten students were registered for the competition and they have demonstrated their creativity on the theme “Anti Ragging”. Top three rated posters were given first, second and third prizes.

LOGIN 2K23
Date: 14 August 2023
The Department of Computer Science at Kristu Jayanti College had organized the coding event named Login 2K23 for the first time to foster coding skills of the first year computer science students and to get familiarize participants with coding concepts being coding experience is the milestone to become an IT professional. The objective was to enhance participants coding skills and problem-solving abilities.

The event comprised with preliminary rounds on August 12th 2023 and the finals on August 14th 2023, providing a platform for participants to showcase their coding powers.

The event has been organized to include the students at the following levels of coding experience
. Students who are already Coders
. Students who have started Coding, and
. Students who have not started coding yet.
An orientation about Login2K23 has been given for the first year students and very well explained by the event co-ordinators who comprises a set of 7 students from the final year computer science batches who were enthusiastic in programming and various technical communities. A total 162 students were participated in the prelims and 51 students were shortlisted for the finals and five students were selected as the winners of Login 2K23. The finals were held at different labs and participants who qualified for finals were competing on their coding skills by selecting any one of the programing languages from C, Java and Python.

Shubh Aarambh - Inuaguration of Academic Year & Orientation Sessions for II and II year programmes
Date: 24 July 2023
Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, marked the auspicious beginning of the new academic year 2023-2024 with the event 'Shubh Aarambh’to welcome the II and III year BCA & Physical Sciences and III year B.Sc Data Science students at the Jubilee Auditorium on 24th July 2023, from 9:30 AM to 12:50 PM.The Literary and Cultural Association of the college , with the support of the teaching faculty from the Computer Science and Physical Sciences departments organized the orientation programme. The event aimed to provide the students with a fresh perspective on the CMI vision, Jayantian code of conduct, and Examination system.

The day commenced with a prayer and an inaugural session, followed by an inspiring address from Fr. Dr. Augustine George, the esteemed Principal of the college. In his warm welcome to the students, Fr. Dr. Augustine George reiterated the college's vision and mission while proudly highlighting its significant achievements. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the stakeholders for their contributions to the college's success.During his speech, Fr. Dr. Augustine George emphasized the importance of collective efforts in taking the institution to greater heights, coupled with individual transformation of each student. He envisioned 'Education 4.0,' a technology-integrated and learner-oriented knowledge environment that would facilitate students' growth and progress to the next level of achievement. He urged the students to be confident, competent, and proactive in upskilling and reskilling, making responsible choices, and showing respect to others.The Shubh Aarambh event at Kristu Jayanti College ensured that the new academic year commenced on a positive and optimistic note for all students. It set the stage for a year of learning, growth, and personal development as the students.

Prof. Ann Mary Josson,Assistant Professor , Department of Physical Sciences enlightened the attendees about several essential aspects of the college. She commenced by providing an overview of the CMI Congregation, shedding light on the life of St. Chavara, and elucidating the CMI educational philosophy.Prof. Ann Mary diligently reiterated the institution's vision, mission and goals, underlining its national recognitions and rankings. She passionately elaborated on the student code of conduct on the campus, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a conducive learning environment. Furthermore, she introduced the various centers and committees present in the college, designed specifically for the welfare of the students.As part of her presentation, Prof. Ann Mary familiarized the audience with the campus's state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities. She also provided guidelines for students on how to responsibly utilize and preserve these resources for future generations.Additionally, Prof. Ann Mary highlighted the numerous benefits that students can derive from the college's collaborations and linkages with other institutions and organizations. These partnerships offer unique opportunities for the holistic development and growth of the students.Through her informative session, Prof. Ann Mary Josson effectively equipped the students with valuable knowledge and insights.

Prof. Jeo Joy, the Controller of Examinations, guided the students on the assessment guidelines. He began the session by introducing the committees involved in the evaluation process, ensuring transparency and fairness.Prof. Jeo Joy explained the college's grading system, which follows a ten-point scale, and provided insights into the credit system employed by the institution. He enlightened the students about the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), essential metrics for evaluating academic performance.In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) implementation, Prof. Jeo Joy elucidated the different categories of courses in each program and presented a comprehensive understanding of the program matrix.The presentation also covered formative and summative assessments, highlighting their significance in the learning process. Prof. Jeo Joy explained the eligibility criteria for students to take up end-semester examinations, the criteria for promotion to the next semester, and the examination calendar, helping the students prepare and plan their academic journey effectively.

2022 - 2023

World Hearing Day - Hear and Hearing care for All
Date: 03 March 2023
March 3 is observed as World Hearing Day by the World Health Organization (WHO). It seeks to raise awareness about how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.

The Department of Electronics organized an Awareness talk on “Hear and Hearing care for all” to observe World Hearing Day on 3rd March between 2.30 PM to 3.30 PM in Conference Hall P1 in PG Block.

The program was started with a welcome speech by Prof. Nagendra S Coordinator-Physical Sciences and followed by a brief profile of the resource person was read out by Prof. Mayank Pandey, Faculty, Electronics.

After the introduction, Ms. Deena Priya, Asst Prof. started the session with the importance of World Hearing day and reminded the students how to prevent hearing loss.

Another Resource person of the day Ms. Meghana Reddy Audiologist started with a video showing the different noise levels and their impact. He also explained the various hearing guards to prevent hearing loss due to high noise levels.

After the session, They demonstrate the mannequin developed by their institute called the 'Karna' a replica of 'Jouline' created by Dangerous Decibels headed by Dr. Billy Martin which measures the levels of music played by one's personal music system in the ear. Many of our students check their decibel level with their earphones.

After this, there was an interactive session where participants raised a number of questions and the resource person answered all the questions. The program came to an end with a vote of thanks.

National Mathematics Day
Date: 16/12/2022
This National Mathematics day is aimed to create awareness of and importance of mathematics and it is applications in real life for school/pre-university students. Lecture Contest and Poster Making events are conducted online mode. The top 15 participants, who qualified for round 1 participated in round 2 which was conducted through a Zoom Meeting. The topics for the Lecture contest are Hexagons the most balanced shape in the universe, Mathematics in google maps, Discuss the major concepts in ancient Egyptian mathematics. Poster Making Competition topics are Mathematics is a part of sports, Mathematics in real life, and Mathematics in Technology. Participants came up with a variety of information and shares their thoughts on the specified topics. Winners of each event won attractive cash prizes.

International E-Waste Day Organizes E-Rase Your E-Waste
Date: 14/10/2022
October 14 is an International E-waste Day. E-waste is any electrical or electronic equipment that has been discarded. This comprises working and damaged items that are thrown in the garbage. E-waste is mainly dangerous due to toxic chemicals that naturally leach from the metals inside when buried waste includes Home Appliances, Communications and Information Technology Devices, Home Entertainment Devices, Electronic Utilities, Office and Medical Equipment. Every year millions of tons of electronic waste are discarded and we need to improve the way it is collected and treated to prevent it from becoming a major environmental issue. The day is used to raise awareness on e-waste recycling. Let’s pledge to prioritize e-waste recycling.

The Centre for Environment and Sustainability and Department of Computer Science (UG), Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) is made an attempt to raise awareness on e-waste management by collecting e-waste for recycling. Students, Faculties and Administrative staffs are deposited the e-waste in the bins which are placed in various blocks. We collected various e-waste equipment’s such as mouse, keyboard, wire, Circuit boards, DVDs, Compact disks, Audio Equipment, amplifiers and so on.

Alumni talk on “IT Industry expectations”
Date: 14/10/2022

The technical talk was conducted by Ms Francina Sonia, First Line Assistant Manager Kyndryl India Pvt Ltd Bangalore
She was an alumni of Kristu Jayanti college, passed out in the year 2009.
The Program started at 3.00 pm with a formal inauguration. Session got inaugurated by the Faculty coordinator Dr Sasikumar . Student coordinator Ms Devika Chandran has given the welcome speech. Dr Sasikumar V R and Ms Francina Sonia were present on the stage.

Technical session were started at 3.15 pm.
She explained in detail about the software module development process in her company and also about various practices to be followed by IT engineers. Explained about the attitude to be kept by the aspiring candidates who are about to join the IT industry.

Also explained about the industry experience, expectations and the best qualities to be possessed by the graduates.
The participants were very much interested and interacted with the resource person with their questions.
Session end at 4.15 pm with vote of thanks by student coordinator Mr Andrew.
Feedback: The session was very much interesting and interactive

Discourse on book – Micro & NanoFluid Convection with Magnetic Field, Effects for Heat and Mass Transfer
Date: 25/08/2022
Library and Information Centre in Collaboration with Department of Computer Science Organized Discourse on Book “Micro and Nanofluid Convection with Magnetic Field Effects for Heat and Mass Transfer Applications Using MATLAB”. During the ceremony Book edited by Dr. Mamatha S Upadhya was released by Dr. Kumar, Head, Department of Computer Science, PG and Prof. Sevuga Pandian Asirvatham, Head Department Of Computer Science [UG], Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous).

Dr. Mamatha S Upadhya, introduced about fluid and their properties, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid , Micropolar and nanofluid. She explained in detail about the topics covered in 10 chapters of the book and the industrial application of micro and nanofluid. She elaborated how the flow model can be formulated mathematically and solved numerically using MATLAB.

Through this initiative Students understood different types of fluid and their properties and applications in industry

Guest Lecture on Open Elective Orientation Program For Bca / Bsc Student’s
Date: 23/08/2022

The following points are discussed in orientation programme:
 These batch students are coming under the NEP-2020. It offers India the opportunity to shift its higher education system from a teacher-centric to a student-centric one.
 It is based on outcome-based education, which implies that the Graduate Characteristics are emphasized while creating Programs, Courses, and Supplementary Activities to meet the characteristics and learning objectives.
 In this orientation programme, OE, SEC and AEC related course are clearly explained.
 Students are understanding the difference between Inter OE and Intra OE courses.
 The NEP strategy offered to students for the valuable OE, SEC and AEC courses for them to prosper in a changing and knowledge-based society by meeting the various demands of professional occupations.
 The educational outcomes-based curriculum framework for a BCA and B.Sc. Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Electronics degree is aimed to provide students with a strong foundation in the subject and prepare them for further study and research in the discipline.
 The NEP educational approach takes into account the need to maintain globally competitive standards of achievement in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Electronics, as well as the development of a scientific mindset, an inquiring spirit, problem-solving skills, and values that promote rational and critical thinking.

Feedback:
Student are able to know about the courses of OE, SEC and AEC courses and also they are understanding the difference between inter and intra OE.

2021 - 2022

National Science Day 2022
Date: 28/02/2022

Prof. A H Rajasab Motivated the students to understand the importance of sciences and technology to solve the global issues such as global warming, Biodegradation, biodiesel etc. and also he explained about the importance of Nano particle in various field. His talk was very much motivational & helpful for the students.

Feedback: Feedback was taken in order to analyse the effectiveness of this Programme.

SAP Next-Gen Webinar - The world we lead tomorrow
Date: 18th November 2021

The SAP Next-Gen program organized by Office of the President, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan and SAP University Alliances fosters an innovation community for technology innovations supporting SAP’s 355,000 customers across 25 industries in 180 countries. It encouraged the students to connect with academic thought leaders and researchers, students, startups, tech community partners, venture firms, purpose-driven partners, and experts from SAP and partners to reimagine the future with SAP innovations, seed disruptive innovation with startups, and build skills for the digital future. It was also informed that the eligible students at member institutions of the SAP University Alliances community will have free access to critical learning content and resources to develop their SAP software skills and prepare for certification. As students embark on a career in the SAP ecosystem, this new, affordable offering will provide students the same knowledge and opportunities as those provided to SAP professionals. The speakers discussed what purpose means to them and the importance of creating opportunities for people to live their purpose at work.

The session demonstrated how to set up an SAP Next-Gen Lab to showcase student startups with corporations seeking to seed in disruptive innovation, educate industry partners with skills for digital futures and connect with companies recruiting next-generation leaders.

Research Colloquium
Date: 08th November 2021
The Research Colloquium of the Department of Computer Science (UG) is the prestigious event of the department. This serves the dual purpose of highlighting the ongoing research and research capabilities of individuals to researchers of other departments, as well as receiving inputs from experts in their chosen field. The resource person, Mr. Sourav Malakar explained his research which focused on Renewable Energy Forecasting using Deep Learning Model. Mr. Wazib Ansar highlighted his research ideas on Natural Language Processing using Transformer Based Architectures.

E-Rase your E-waste Collection
Date: October 07, 2021 to October 13, 2021
October 14 is considered as International E-waste Day. E-waste denotes any electrical or electronic equipment that has been discarded. This comprises of working and damaged items that are thrown in the garbage. E-waste is mainly dangerous due to toxic chemicals that naturally leach out from the inside part of the metals when buried. Such wastes include Home Appliances, Communications and Information Technology Devices, Home Entertainment Devices, Electronic Utilities, Office and Medical Equipments. Every year millions of tons of electronic waste are discarded, and we need to improve the way it is disposed of and the necessary steps to prevent it from becoming a major environmental issue. The day is observed to raise awareness on e-waste recycling.

The Centre for Environment and Sustainability and Department of Computer Science (UG), Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) attempted to raise awareness on e-waste management by collecting e-waste for recycling. Students, Faculties, and Administrative staff have deposited the e-waste in the bins which are placed in various blocks. We collected various e-waste equipments such as mouse, keyboard, wire, Circuit boards, DVDs, Compact disks, Audio Equipment, amplifiers, and so on.

Placement Orientation & Training Program (POTP)
Date: 21/09/2021
Prof. Sen B Mathews, Director - Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations, Kristu Jayanti College Bengaluru.
Objective: To develop students’capabilities and enable the students the to better understand the placement process for the upcoming placement season

Department of Computer Science (UG) organized the Placement Orientation and Training Program (POTP) in order to inform students of what their future opportunities may be and ways that would enable them to successfully secure jobs through the placement process in addition to helping them advance in their careers. Prof. Sen Mathews focused on educating the students about the process and how students can eventually succeed in their careers.

The session was mainly focused on providing suggestions and guidance regarding how students can make the right choice when it comes to choosing a career path, tips on resume building, preparing for the interview process, and also all the small but important requirements that need to be met.

The session came to an end with various interesting questions by the students which were brilliantly answered by Prof. Sen Mathews, leaving no room for doubts

Placement Orientation & Training Program (POTP)
Date: 21/09/2021
Prof. Sen B Mathews, Director - Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations, Kristu Jayanti College Bengaluru.
Objective:
To develop students’capabilities and enable the students the to better understand the placement process for the upcoming placement season

Brief write up: Department of Computer Science (UG) organized the Placement Orientation and Training Program (POTP) in order to inform students of what their future opportunities may be and ways that would enable them to successfully secure jobs through the placement process in addition to helping them advance in their careers. Prof. Sen Mathews focused on educating the students about the process and how students can eventually succeed in their careers. The session was mainly focused on providing suggestions and guidance regarding how students can make the right choice when it comes to choosing a career path, tips on resume building, preparing for the interview process, and also all the small but important requirements that need to be met. The session came to an end with various interesting questions by the students which were brilliantly answered by Prof. Sen Mathews, leaving no room for doubts

Sodacon Global 2021
Date: 13.7.2021 and 14.7.2021
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 50
Name and details of the Resource Person: Sanil Kumar D, Chief Architect, Huawei Technologies and Architectural Workgroup Lead at SODA Foundation.
Objective: To enhance job and training opportunities for students and to help student’s work with R & D teams of companies.

SODACON Global 2021, by SODA Foundation, is a technical conference that brings together industry leaders, developers, and end-users to collaborate and share projects, innovation, and best practices for data management and storage in the era of cloud native, IoT, big data, machine learning, and more.

Guest lecture on Container Storage
Date: 3.7.2021
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: 30
Name and details of the Resource Person: Sanil Kumar D, Chief Architect, Huawei Technologies and Architectural Workgroup Lead at SODA Foundation.
Objective: To enhance job and training opportunities for students and to help student’s work with R & D teams of companies.

The container storage meetup was held virtually on 3rd July 2021. It was organized by the Storage networking Industry Association (SNIA), sponsored by SODA Foundation, and attracted 2 speakers from various companies across the industry.

The students gained knowledge about the containers and storage in the cloud platform. They gave us information about the future needs of Computer Science students with storage field. He taught two concepts to be implemented and gave ideas to do the future projects.

2020 - 2021

Internship opportunities
Date: 20-05-2021
Time: 3.30PM-4.30PM
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: IV BCA and BSC / 270 students
Name and details of the Resource Person: Prof. Sen B Mathews, Director-Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations (CECR), Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru.
Objective: To provide insight about the internship opportunities available and preparation required by students to make best use of the opportunities.

The session was inaugurated by welcoming the chief guest Prof. Sen B Mathews, Director-Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations (CECR), Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru. The chief guest gave an overview of internship opportunities available for students, sir explained the internships duration can vary from couple of weeks to two months based on the companies. The resource person explained the importance of internship that it should be considered as pre placement offer, internship must be used to the best capability of student as it can influence the absorption in the organization.

Sir inspired students to make best use the pandemic to technically enable themselves, to work on their communication and technical skills, also to practice aptitude. Mathew sir gave insights of how to prepare for interviews, to acquire knowledge on resume preparation, dress code to be followed during interviews, grooming, punctuality and time sense, students attitude and behavior during interview. Sir also briefed about self-introduction, also emphasized that internship should be considered seriously, once student gets an offer it must be accepted and they must report to the company as it would reflect the students and organizations reputation. Mathew sir assured students that best can be given to students provided they must be prepared at any time for the interview and work for the same from the beginning. It was an inspiring and an orientation session for pre final year students.

Hackerverse 2021
Hackerverse2021 was inaugurated virtually on Monday at 3:15 hours by our Guest of Honour, Mr. Mrithunjay Vishwakarma, IBM India Software Labs, Rev. Dr Augustine George, Principal, Rev. Fr Lijo P Thomas, Financial Administrator and Head Dept. of Computer Science, Dr. Calistus Jude, Dean of sciences, Prof. Sevuga Pandian, Co-ordinator, department of computer science, Dr. Ranjitha M and Prof Ramanathan G, Faculty Co-ordinators, Hackerverse.

The event was graced by the presence of respected members from IBM, Teachers and Final year students from Computer Science department and by all the participants Hackerverse is a nationwide hackathon which mainly aims to provide a platform to all young minds to come together and solve some of the pressing problems we face in our daily lives to inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mind-set of problem-solving. Hackerverse also encourages the initiative of AatmaNirbharBharat by our honourable Prime Minister to make India self-reliant in every sector. Developers across the nation register to it and get their solution recognized.

Firstly, the gathering was addressed by our beloved Principal Rev. Dr Augustine George where he welcomed and thank our Guest of Honour Mr. Mrithunjay Vishwakarma and explain everyone about importance of such event for individual and how our College is constantly trying their best to enrich such culture of innovation through different medium. He also thanked to all the co-ordinators for their immense effort.

Mr. Mrithunjay Vishwakarma, community leader for developer ecosystem across India and South Asia, IBM India Software Labs also addressed the gathering and express his happiness by being IBM as Technology Partner for second year consecutively for Hackerverse2021. He shared his previous cheerful memories and experience of Hackerverse 2020 and was fascinated by looking the creative and innovative skills of students of our College. He thanked to all the Co-ordinators and teachers who tried their best in organizing these events.

Session I
Date: 15th March 2021
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Objective: Technical Session on Design Thinking and Ideation
Presenter: Mr. Mrithunjay Vishwakarma. IBM India Software Labs
Mr. Mritunjay Vishwakarma is a community leader for developer ecosystem across India and South Asia. Sir has around 16 years of IT experience and has notable achievements leading to innovative solutions and programs. He has also mentored multiple startups and judged many hackathons across India. Design thinking is a process for creative problem solving. Design thinking has a human-centered core. It encourages organizations to focus on the people they're creating for, which leads to better products, services, and internal processes.

This session basically concentrated on how to prioritise the user’s needs first which should also follow our company morals and motto. Sir also spoke upon the out of the box thinking using some amazing and interesting real-world examples which involved the active participation of the participants of hacker verse. The session was indeed insightful and knowledge enriching.

Session II
Date: 16th March 2021, Tuesday
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Objective: Technical Session on IBM Cloud services and use-cases
Presenter: Mr. Karan Chaturvedi, Developer Advocate IBM
Mr. Karan Chaturvedi, Developer Advocate IBM, holds a total work experience of 12+ years into the IT domain and has an extensive exposure to Cloud technology. He works very closely with the start-up and developer ecosystem by delivering various tech talks and hands on sessions. Current focus areas are IBM cognitive and cloud technology platform.

Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.

Sir started off the session by the definition of cloud followed by storage and services provided by cloud to its customers and importance of cloud in real world which included few real time implementations of the could services usage.

We were also introduced to the cloud platform provided by IBM and learnt how the interface would be and create a Watson AI model which ensured us the usage of cloud is easier once we know the functionality of the services.

Session III
Date: 17th March 2021, Wednesday
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Objective: Technical Session on IBM Watson and DevOps Services
Presenter: Mr. Sudharshan Govindan, Developer Advocate IBM
Mr. Sudharshan Govindan, Developer Advocate IBM holds a total experience of 18 years in Information Technology with technical skill set and expertise in different phase of SDLC. He has 7 years of experience in IBM Watson Health / Curam Product Development as Team Lead. Current focus areas are IBM cognitive, Cloud technology, DevOps Services etc.

DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development and IT operations. It aims to shorten the systems development life cycle and provide continuous delivery with high software quality. It is a term for a group of concepts that, while not all new, have catalysed into a movement and are rapidly spreading throughout the technical community.

IBM Watson is a question answering computer system capable of answering questions posed in natural language based on cognitive computing. Sir started off the session by explaining about DevOps and its usage and how it we benefited to developers. He focused mainly on agile method of software development and explained about different phases of software development life cycle. Sir, also explained about IBM Watson AI engine which is capable of multiple cognitive tasks like Text To Speech translation or vice-versa, Question-Answer bot, Language Translator etc. and also walkthrough IBM Cloud interface and show all the possibilities use-cases. At end Sir discussed about IBM Cognitive Class, a platform which offer multiple free and paid courses both and can earn badges and certificate for same once we complete it and also explained about Code Patterns, a platform to get different solution-set for different problem which we can use as a reference for our project.

Session IV
Date: 22nd March 2021, Monday
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Objective: Technical Session on IOT overview and use-cases
Presenter: Mr. Yuktesh Chintamadaka, Developer Advocate IBM
Mr. Yuktesh Chintamadaka is working with IBM for last 10 years as Community Manager and Tech Specialist, and currently responsible for ‘IBM Developer Eco-system’ team in the capacity of a developer advocate. As part of job, he has been actively engaging with Hyderabad city developer eco-system for last 3 years through various channels like meetups, workshops, events and hackathons.

The Internet of things (IoT) describes the network of physical objects— “things” or objects—that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the Internet.

The session started off by the introduction to IOT and the real-world applications of IOT and which was followed by a hands-on session using IBM Node Red where we built an AI model which alerts the user when the temperature exceeds by 40 degree Celsius. We used a Temperature simulator to train our AI model. The Hands-on session was explained in detail and was very interesting session.

Reorientation Programme
Date: 15/03/2021
Number of beneficiaries: First year BCA and BSc In-house: 332
List of Resource Persons with details:
1. Rev.Dr. Augustine George, Principal Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) , Bangalore.
2. Prof.SevugaPandian, Co-ordinator, Department of Computer Science (UG).
3. Prof. Binoy Joseph, Director, E-governance. Kristu Jayanti College.
4. Prof. Jeo Joy, Controller of Examinations, Kristu Jayanti College.

Objective:
To familiarize the students to the campus culture, Jayantian values, Campus management system and the Examination related information.

Session:
Rev.Dr. Augustine George, Principal, addressed the students who are new to the institution by explaining the core values which we are abide to follow. Fr. Augustine guided the student that Faith, Integrity, Dignity and Excellence (FIDE) are the 4 core values which every student should uphold and follow the same. The principal said once a Jayantian, always a Jayantian throughout the lifetime since we endorse these human values in our life. The session was taken over by Prof.SevugaPandian, who introduce the campus culture, clubs and associations, institutional affiliations with other premier universities, memberships in technical bodies. Prof.Pandian emphasis on the importance of attendance and grooming for a student. Prof. Binoy Joseph uncurled the information related to Campus Management System and the significance of CMS. Prof.Binoy explained the students about TCSion and the usage of the same. Further part of the session was taken over by Prof. Jeo Joy who in detail clarified the students with the conduction of examinations, continuous internal assessment and the marks distribution of internal components. Prof. Jeo also explained about the examination result declaration and the means to access it.

National Science Day 2021
Date: 27.02.2021
Number of beneficiaries: 800 In-house: 650 External: 150
Name and details of the Resource Person: Dr. Binoy K Saikia, Senior Scientist CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam.

The National Science Day commemorates the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by Dr. C.V. Raman the renowned Indian Scientist who was awarded with the Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1930 for his pioneering work in the field of molecular diffraction of light. Every year, on February 28th, the Nation pays homage to one of the brightest scientific minds she has ever produced. To mark the occasion and to inculcate the passion for Science in young students of the country, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous organised National Science Day celebrations in collaboration with Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) in the virtual mode on 27th February, 2021. Dr. Binoy K Saikia, Senior Scientist at the CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam was the chief guest for the Inaugural ceremony. While delivering the thematic lecture on ‘Future of STI: Impact on Education, Skills and Work’ he emphasised on the importance of translating science and technology into indigenous start-ups in order to make the country self-sufficient in terms of meeting the market requirements as well as to generate employment. The inaugural ceremony was followed by various competitions for higher secondary school and undergraduate students. The competition served to enkindle scientific temperament, creativity and imagination. Students from institutions across the country participated in the competitions. Essay and Quiz competitions were organised for higher secondary school students while undergraduate students participated in the Science business idea competitions and lecture contest. The winners were awarded with attractive cash prizes. The jury members who evaluated the competitions were stunned and elated by the creativity and imagination in the young students and expressed their hope in the millennial generation to spearhead the innovations in Science and Technology that would make the country self-reliant.

Computer Science Student Research Forum
Significance Of Research
Date: 13.09.19
Classes Attended & Number of beneficiaries: III SEM BCA All Sections - 240 students
Name and details of the Resource Person: Mr. Praveen Louis, COO & Founder at WarpDrive Tech Works, Bengaluru
Venue: Main Audi

The Department of Computer Science (UG) inaugurated Computer Science Student Research Forum followed by lecture on “Significance of Research” on September 13, 2019 in Mini Auditorium II. The session was inaugurated by Mr. PRAVEEN LOUIS, COO & Founder at WarpDrive Tech Works, Bengaluru. Speaker talked about the value of the term trends with respect to research. He also shedded some light on the importance of augmented and predictive analysis in research. He said, “Research fosters critical thinking and analytical skills, defines academic, career and personal interests, expand knowledge and understanding of a chosen field outside of the classroom”. Through this session, speaker conveyed his grievances on knowledge level of students by sharing his experience in interviewing the students for job. Finally, he encouraged the students to think practically where they can apply the learning’s. The session, in a whole, was well informative and interactive.

2019 - 2020

Hackerverse (Hackathon)
Date: 03/02/2020 & 04/02/2020
Number of beneficiaries: 41 | In-house: 25 | External: 16
List of Resource Persons with details:
1. Mr. Sridhar Chitraju, Program Director – Hybrid Cloud CoE – Global Technology Services Labs (GTS Labs) IBM India, Bangalore.
2. Mr. Mritunjay Vishwakarma, Community Leader – Developer Ecosystem, IBM Bengaluru
3. Ms. Neha Sobti, Performance Marketing Lead – Developer Marketing, India Software Labs, IBM India.
Objective:
Hackathon is a design sprint-like event; a popular event among IT aficionado, in which computer programmers and others involved in IT solution development, including graphic designers, interface designers, domain experts, and others collaborate intensively to solve complex real-world problems.

Session I: IBM Hackathon Procedures, Mr. Mritunjay Vishwakarma
HACKERVERSE started with a short introduction about Hackathon and Mr. Mritunjay vishwakarma had proceed with the Agenda for the Hackerverse. Resource person also spoke on the CALL FOR CODE event hosted by IBM and encouraged everyone to be a part of it. Furthermore, resource person also introduces the Tech-Enablers from IBM who would be helping the students for the two-day Hackerverse. Session II: Design Thinking, Mr. Mritunjay Vishwakarma

Resource Person gave a brief presentation on “Design Thinking” and highlighting the tagline; “Human centered outcomes at speed and scale”. Resource person also explained on the various principles involved in designing and stressed on making the customer as the focus in designing or development. After the presentation, resource person revealed the themes for the hackathon- Climate Change, Potable Water and Sanitation, Rural and Agricultural development. The students were then dispersed to Computer Labs and given time for Ideation. IBM Tech-Enablers helped the students with their ideas and guided them on working with different IBM cloud services. Next day session continued with the project and deployment discussion by various teams held in various clusters. The team from IBM was interacting with the students and suggesting them the right technology and tools that could be possibly made use and to implement it in the project. The IBM Team gave guidance and suggestions to students by providing their ideas and views on how to deploy on IBM Watson Studio and its related cloud services. The IBM team was always available to mentor the students and helps them to build a prototype. The students were simultaneously working on their presentations and preparation of demo. The students were allotted with time span from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm to prepare and finish with their prototype as well as their presentation document.

Session III: Evaluation Round, IBM Team
The entire evaluation took place in two different classes. All the competent teams with innovative ideas of their own presented before the judges with project prototype and demo prepared by them and judges were evaluating the students based on their ideas and innovation.

The valedictory function started by 6:00 pm with an invocation song followed by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel P.J. Director, Kristu Jayanti College of Law who addressed the gathering and appreciated the entire IBM team and the students for their enthusiastic participation. He was pleased and amazed with Mr. Mritunjay and his team for their magnificent and energetic involvement put in order to conduct of the entire event. He appreciated the entire team cheerfully.

Mr. Sridhar Chitraju (Program Director – Hybrid Cloud CoE – Global Technology Services Labs (GTS Labs), IBM India) was Chief guest for the function and Ms. Neha Sobti (Performance Marketing Lead – Developer Marketing, India Software Labs, IBM india) was the Guest of Honor for the function. Mr. Mritunjay Vishwakarma (Community Leader, IBM) came forward to appreciate the students and motivated them take their innovation and ideas ahead and try implementing on various technologies available. The IBM team was honoured by our college department and in turn felicitated them with a memento for their meritorious conduct and co- operation. Subsequently, the winners were announced by Mr. Mritunjay and the team members were awarded with prizes. The vote of thanks session was proposed by Mr. Ashish and finally the function was concluded with the College anthem.

Research Aptitude
Date: 10th December 2019
Number of beneficiaries: IV BCA and IV BSc Students -23
Name and details of the Resource Person:
• Dr. Jasmine Beulah, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kristu Jayanti College
• Dr. Vinothina V, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kristu Jayanti College

Objective:
• To foster research interest in undergraduate students
• To create a network of students to promote and facilitate interdisciplinary research.
• To motivate the students to take part in various conferences, symposium, workshops.
• To enhance their innovative ideas, relevant to the need of the society.
• To take active participation in smart hackathons.

Dr. Jasmine began the session with the introduction on Research and the necessity to be innovative in doing research. She focused on the specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information about a topic. She explained the specific qualities of the researcher and the research paper.

Dr. Vinothina continued explaining the different areas of research interest and explained the various stages of research. She also focused on the format of the research paper. Both the resource persons emphasized on the students to write research papers.

Data Analytics in Aeronautical R & D Applications
Title: Data Analytics in Aeronautical R & D Applications
Date: 16th November 2019
Name and details of the Resource Person: Shri. Sufal Chandra Swar, Scientist ’E’ , Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Defence Research & Development Organization, Bangalore

The speaker began the session with the introduction of unmanned Aerial vehicle and its importance by comparing its components and risks associated with manned Aircraft system. Various phases involved in developing and launching aerial vehicle were well explained by the speaker. Few statistical concepts and computational techniques were also discussed in the session. He also shedded some light on Autonomous mission control and the focus of current research areas such as UAV control, Distributed control, group tactical goals, group coordination in UAV autonomy control vehicle. Then, the speaker given research direction to the audience by suggesting them to generate algorithms for onboard decision making and onboard situational awareness which will helps the aerial vehicle to move further if there is any obstacles in its way. More specifically, the areas such as cooperative obstacle avoidance, cooperative landing maneuvers and cooperative source localization were recommended by the speaker for collaborative research with defence organization. He also suggested few websites related to research proposal submission. He concluded the presentation by addressing the problems associated with Artificial Potential fields. Finally the session ended with questions and answers. Patiently, the speaker clarified the question raised by the audience. The session, in a whole, was well informative and interactive.

2018 - 2019

Introduction to mobile app development
Date: 19^th & 20^th November 2018
Number of beneficiaries:In-house: 15 External: 9

List of Resource Persons with details: Ms. Fareha Hareem, Senior Technical Trainer, ICT Academy.

Objective:
The objective of FDP is focused program aimed at helping learners create applications using Google's Android open-source platform. The course explains what Android is and how it compares too other mobile environments, the setup of the android based development tools, the Android SDK, all essential features, as well as the advanced capabilities.

Resource Person:
The resource person explained the differences between android and other mobile development environments, understand how Android applications work, their life cycle,manifest, Intents, and using external resources, Design and develop useful android applications with compelling user interfaces by using, extending, and creating your own layouts and Views and using Menus The session was indeed a motivation for the faculty members to use the software.

Outcome
By learning practically they can contribute applications to the Android community, making it more possible for the world to experience their innovative ideas.

Feedback:
The session was informative and valuable. The trainer was well prepared and responded to questions in an informative and appropriate manner.

2016 - 2017

Tech Talk
The department of Computer Science, Kristu Jayanti College organized a technical talk on June 2, 2016 for the first year BCA and BSC students.

Mr. Kurian George and Mr. Jobith Basheer addressed the students and discussed the expectations which the students have set in their college life. The interaction started by posting question to the audience. The interaction enabled the students to perceive things in life in a different perspective.’

2015 - 2016

Alumni Interaction
A session on “Thoughts from my final year” was organized in the premises of Kristu Jayanti College on June 27, 2015. The students of V semester BCA and B.Sc. were addressed by Mr. Allan Paulson, Alumni, Kristu Jayanti College.

Mr. Paulson engaged the students asking about their future plans, after their final year, explained "Why the college life is expensive?" He also spoke about the importance of language (English) in their career and finally gave information on how to take up TOEFL and GRE.

A Seminar on Mathematical Foundations in Computer Science
A Seminar on Mathematical Foundations in Computer Science was organized by the Department of Computer Science, Kristu Jayanti College on December 5, 2015.

The seminar was organized to remove many apprehensions in regard to studying Mathematics in BCA. The resource persons for the day were Ms. Diana Susan Mary Ann D’Roza and Mr.Kurian, who even demonstrated how exactly maths work in computer science. The students of II BCA A,B,C Sections and II B.Sc. Actively participated in the seminar.

The Seminar threw light on several areas in Mathematics like Matrices,Vectors, Analytical Geometry and Calculus and its applications. Several other applications include computer security, Computation of Google page rank makes use of certain concepts of vectors, the online map services etc.

Credit Course: Basics of Data Science
A Credit course on “The basics of Data Science” was conducted for 60 students of III Semester BCA and BSc (CSMS/CSME) students. Students understand the basic algorithms of data science and their applications. The objective of the course is to provide students a platform to learn and update their knowledge in the data science domain.

ACM-W Student Chapter
ACM-W Student chapter, Department of Computer Science (UG), organized a one day workshop on Photoshop, “PIXEL-Digitally Creative” on 22 November 2017. The Event was inaugurated by Fr.Lijo P Thomas, Financial administrator and HOD, Department of Computer Science (UG) along with Prof. Sevuga Pandian, Staff Coordinator and Dr.Ranjitha M, Faculty Sponsor, ACM-W Student Chapter.

Technical Community: VMWARE
VMware has organized “VMware - Open Badge Day”, where by Faculty/students from our college can take up assessments on various technology fundamentals and earn the newly announced “VMware Digital Badges”.

About VMware Open Badges:
VMware credentials are recognized, respected and valued globally. The new VMware Open Badge program is an opportunity for students to easily and quickly share verified proof of their achievements.

Open Badge Benefits:
• Combine their credentials to form a complete overview of their skills
• Display their accomplishment in their e-mail signature
• Display their qualifications on social and professional networking sites
• Provide employers with easy, valid verification of their credentials

Students can take up assessments for the following FREE courses (available on self-study via free eLearning) on a designated date and time at the college. The courses for the VMware Digital Badge are as follows:
• Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals [V6]
• VMware Network Virtualization Fundamentals
• VMware Cloud Fundamentals

Following are the details of students list for the course assessment:
1. March 1st 2017 - Data Center Virtualization Assessment - Total No of Registration - 73
2. March 3rd 2017 - VMware Network Virtualization - Total No of Registration - 131
3. March 7th 2017 - VMware Cloud Fundamentals - Total No of Registration – 212

2014 - 2015

Seminar on Cloud Computing
The department of computer science at Kristu Jayanti College conducted a seminar on Cloud Computing on August 30, 2014 for V semester BCA and BSC (CSMS/CSME) students. Mr. Sriram Sharma, Senior cloud architect, Hewlett Packard, Mr. Navine, Cloud Architect, IBM and Mr. Bhaskar, Cloud Architect, IBM were the chief guest for the occasion.

Mr. Sriram Sharma opened the session with the introduction of cloud computing. He also discussed the dairy industry in India going from individual to centralized and thereby moving from the troublesome to on demand in the modern trend. Mr. Bhaskar explained the various job opportunities and the work culture in various Industries. Mr. Navine later gave a live server demonstration using VM Sphere and VM workstation.

The students were given a heads up as to what to expect in the job market and how to prepare for the Modern Technologies in the Markets and the Industries. The seminar was concluded with an interactive session.

Report on: EMC2 Academic Alliance Programme
The department of Computer Science (UG) organized ‘Conexus’ – an academic alliance program – in collaboration with EMC2 to develop the workforce of tomorrow. The objective of the program is to think ahead and anticipate what skills will be needed in the future.. In the Academic Alliance program, EMC2-developed courseware was used to prepare the next generation of IT professionals for careers in information storage management. The program aims to ensure the industry has a strong pipeline of graduates to meet its future needs. Conexus is a certificate program conducted during the even and odd semester of academic year 2014-15.

The course describes the challenges found in today’s complex information management environment and the storage technology solutions (such as DAS, NAS, SAN and Virtualization technologies). Various Business Continuity solutions: Backup and Replication is explained. The common storage management roles and responsibilities are also elaborated. The processes and technologies for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks in storage infrastructure are explained. At the end of the course, students will take up an online examination at the end of the course and be certified by EMC2

2012 - 2013

Video learning session
A video learning session was conducted by the Department of Computer Science for the third semester BCA students on June 23, 2012, making this the first programme organized during the academic year 2012 - 2013.

A couple of videos on two of the main core streams in the syllabus of third semester BCA, i.e. Data Structures and Operating Systems, were showcased during the occasion. The logic of the searching technique – binary search and queuing mechanism were explained in a meticulous way in the video.

The Coordinator of the Computer Science Department, Prof. Jeo Joy A, was also present and available for clarification of doubts by students. Mr. Aswin Herbert Satish, faculty-in-charge of guest lectures and workshops and Mr. Rajesh were also present during the screening.