National Technology Day: Unlock the future with AI, robotics
Jalandhar, May 11
Various institutes across the region including schools and colleges organised workshops, webinars and activities related to advances in science on the occasion of National Technology Day. The day is observed on May 11 every year to commemorate the nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran in 1998. The theme this year is ‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future’.
Apeejay Institute of Management and Engineering
The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Information Technology (SIT) of Apeejay Institute of Management and Engineering Technical Campus celebrated National Technology Day. The faculty of AIMETC organised a workshop on “Robotics & Artificial Intelligence- A Practical Approach” for students of Engineering and IT. Resource Person for the workshop was Dr Kuldeep Singh Nagla, Associate Professor, NIT, Jalandhar.Over 70 students attended the workshop. Dr Nagla described the importance of artificial intelligence in robotics. Live demonstration was given on flying robot in the form of drone that launched automatically using accelerometer in sensors. He also highlighted that the intelligent robot could deal with the obstacles and maintain its stability in the air. The prototype of industrial robots also called as non-intelligent robots was also presented. Dr Nagla also explained how artificial intelligence has emerged from the behaviour of humans and animals. The application areas of Robotics, various space missions including the “Gaganyaan” were also discussed. Dr Rajesh Bagga, Director AIMETC, thanked the resource person for the knowledgeable session.
HMV Collegiate Sr Sec School
HMV Collegiate Senior Secondary School celebrated National Technology Day to mark the quintessential role of technology that extends to all facets of life. The chief guest and resource person of the celebration was Prof Arun Khosla, Head, Electronics Department, Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology. The resource person was given a green welcome with planter and the painting prepared by the students. Principal Prof. Dr Ajay Sareen averred the need to apply scientific knowledge on daily life as technology is the system of practical knowledge and problem solving and it becomes imperative for the young minds to be innovative in their approach. The resource person Dr Arun Khosla elucidated his talk on Disruptive Technologies which has the potential to change everything. These are mobile internet, artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, 3- D painting. He talked about design thinking in which design is prepared from the user perspective so art also plays pivotal role in technology. The inquisitive students asked questions which were answered by him satisfactorily. The school coordinator Meenakshi Sayal emphasised that young talent throbbing with inventive mind is what the need of the hour as the role of technology becomes indispensable in our life. The joy of the joys happened with the release of highly condensed Physics Text book ‘A New Approach to Physics’ authored by Meenakshi Sayal, the coordinator of the school. The book is all comprehensive based on the latest syllabus pertaining to all boards CBSE, PSEB,other state boards and for students preparing for competitive exam. Around 15 students participated in it and prepared PPTs on various topics like Artificial intelligence, Virtual reality, Virtual reality in health care, Metaverse, Cryptocurrency Starlink satellite, Robotics and automation, 5GNanotechnology, Internet of things etc. The interactive power point presentations were highly appreciated showing the updated technological advancements.
Eklavya School
To remind the children about the technological advancement, National Technology Day was celebrated at Eklavya School on May 11 with great enthusiasm. The chairperson of the school J.K Gupta introduced about the importance of this day to the children. The director of Eklavya School Seema Handa explicated the students about latest 5G technology. Educator Dimple Soni conducted various activities and competitions for all the wings in which the students of Grade 1 to Grade 3 tried their hands by making different drawing objects using Tux paint software. In other competition where students from Grade 4 to Grade 6 did typing to sharpen their skills of typing. Cube activity was played by class 7th and class 8th students through which they enhanced their knowledge about latest technologies. Classes from 9th to 12th enthusiastically participated in quiz contest that was related to technology. On this day, students of middle wing also enjoyed watching movie “Robot” that was based on Artificial Intelligence. The Principal Komal Arora appreciated the children for their work and also encouraged them to adapt the technology in a positive manner. The administrator Dimple Malhotra also guided the students about Netiquettes.
STS World School
A special prayer assembly was organised at STS World School on the occasion of World Technology Day. This special programme was organised by the Grade 9B. Rajinderjit and Jaibir Singh moderated the forum. Today’s idea was presented by Navpreet Kaur. Today’s news was presented by Kirandeep Kaur. Harjap Singh introduced new words to the students and increased the knowledge base of the students. Information about technology discoveries was given by Nivedita and Jasleen. The entire assembly was organised under the class in charge Jasmeet Kaur. Principal Prabhjot Gill inspired the students to learn something new every day in the field of technology.
Pushpa Gujral Science City
Pushpa Gujral Science City celebrated National Technology Day by organising a webinar on “Emerging Trend in Artificial Intelligence”. Around 100 engineering college students from all over Punjab participated through virtual mode. Dr Neelima Jerath, Director General, Science City, said National Technology Day is celebrated every year on May 11 to highlight the achievements of our engineers and scientists in the field of science and technology. Sonia Dosanjh, Joint Director and Head of Artificial Intelligence & Analytics Department, C-DAC Mohali, was the key speaker at the occasion. Dr Rajesh Grover, Director Science City, said AI technologies are being used for numerous applications, including faster drug discovery to fight diseases like cancer, optimising crop yields, smart cars and drones, forensic science, etc.
GNA Business School
GNA Business School organised an industrial visit to Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Centre, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar. Shibananda Dash, CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of TBI, delivered a session on ‘Entrepreneurship’. Various faculty members and research scholars presented their start up models to students.
