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IEEE Student Congress Boasts Largest Turnout to Date
The 2008 IEEE Region 10 (Asia-Pacific) Student Congress, held for the first time in conjunction with the IEEE Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) groups, celebrated the region’s many cultures while bringing together engineering students from across India and Asia. More than 300 students attended this three day networking event at the Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering in Chennai, India. This year’s student congress gave students an opportunity to network with other students, meet region and section leaders, share strategies for boosting membership and get an update on new IEEE programs. Read more
Super High Mileage Car Produced
Students at the Rayat Institute of Engineering and Information Technology in Punjab, India, say they have created a car that can produce mileage of up to 250 km (155 miles) per liter. The car, which took one full year to build, will be demonstrated at the World Super Mileage Competition in Michigan, USA this month. Features include a self-created battery re-charging system, hydraulic disc brakes, an altered carburetor and fuel supply system and a frame composed of special grade aluminum. The seven member team is led by Gaurav Aggarwal and includes of Mayank Tyagi, Bhavuk Makkar, Arun Salaria, Rahul Kumar, Ramandeep Singh and Navneet Kumar. Read more
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Robots Go Where Scientists Fear To Tread
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA and Pennsylvania State University, USA are working to understand how and why the world’s ice shelves are melting. Lead by Ayanna Howard, a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech, the team has created specially designed robots called SnoMotes to traverse the potentially dangerous ice environments and collect more detailed data without risking lives. The SnoMotes autonomously collaborate with each other to cover all the necessary ground and gather data concerning important dynamics that can influence the stability of ice sheets. Representing two key innovations in rovers, student researchers have developed a new method of location and work allocation between robots, as well as a new way to maneuver in ice conditions. Read more
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Online Engineering Lab Unveiled
Students at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia now have the ability to conduct physical experiments online from anywhere in the world. The new remote laboratory, which was introduced last month, is one of the first of its kind in the world. The system brings web-grounded, real-time interactive experiences with actual devices and equipment to more than 1,000 students each semester. Experiments can be performed online across many engineering areas, including fluid dynamics, beam deflection and control pneumatics. Read more
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IEEE Computer Society Introduces Computing Now
The IEEE Computer Society has created an aggregation portal to let visitors access multimedia, engage in community building and consolidate the resources of its 14 magazines. Computing Now brings together new print and online content from the IEEE Computer Society’s peer-reviewed magazines, highlighting coverage of hot topics, such as computer games, social networking, green computing, robotics and agile computing. Spanning all computing-related technologies and more than 50 identified subjects, Computing Now provides free access to select peer-reviewed articles and departments from each magazine. The site’s multimedia center features podcasts, video blogs, webinars and online-only interviews with authors and guest editors. Focusing on serving the community, Computing Now encourages registered users to comment on blog entries, provide feedback and contribute content. Led by an advisory board of subject-matter experts from academia and industry, Computing Now represents the Computer Society’s latest efforts to bridge the print and online worlds. For more information, visit Computing Now
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Three Keys to Starting Your Own Business
Starting a business can be quite a challenge, especially in hard economic times. According to Chris Evans, a British biotech entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has started some 40 science-based companies, there are three basic elements to keep in mind that can help make the road a little smoother. First, you should have a sound scientific background, as it helps you assess which businesses will work and which won't. Second, you need business sense. "I think scientists are better at picking this up than a lot of people," says Evans. "We're used to formulae and statistics." The third element, says Evans, is personality. You've got to be resourceful, charismatic, shrewd and determined. More importantly, you’ve got to be able to seize the moment when the right opportunity comes your way. Read more
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Approaches Aim to Increase Student Interest in Science
The National Knowledge Commission in India has embarked on an initiative to make science education more appealing to students who are seen as largely interested in pursuing careers in engineering rather than medicine. The plan involves setting up a science and mathematics mission composed of a group of the top 40-50 Indian scientists and mathematicians younger than age 45 across the country to perform outreach services to every educational institution. In addition, schools are taking part in activities that strive to make science more accessible and interactive for students, such as setting up science labs, science parks and robot and astronomy clubs. Read more
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Eco-friendly Prototype Car Pulls into Top Spot in GM Competition
A team of students at Mississippi State University, USA, led by mechanical engineering graduate student Matthew Doude, have recreated a mid-sized sports utility vehicle and earned first place in the General Motors three-year competition. The contest included students at 17 higher learning institutions who took on the task of taking a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox crossover SUV and transforming it into a hybrid vehicle with environmentally-friendly capabilities. As a result, Doude’s creation can be powered by B20 biodiesel or standard biodiesel fuel and acquires 38 miles per gallon. Furthermore, the car has a personal computer on the dash with wireless Internet access and an electric motor under the rear cargo area. Read more
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Carbon-Tracking Device for Drivers Developed
A group of five Canadian engineering students have taken the top spot in the Google Android Development Challenge, a competition geared toward creating unique mobile phone applications. Their creation, Eco2go, allows drivers to accurately monitor their carbon footprint each day and measure their results over a period of time. The students hope their device will help users make educated choices about their driving activities. The application traces the user’s daily movements and calculates their carbon path. Once identified, the device will show the user how to lessen personal carbon emissions through the use of public transportation. Read more
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IT Sector Favored By Indian Engineering Students
According to a survey by Nielsen, information technology (IT) continues to be the most popular sector for job options among engineering students. The survey, which covered 140 engineering schools across India, named Tata Consultancy Services, Google and Accenture as the top three preferred companies for employment. Though IT companies continue to be favored among engineering students, it is expected that other sectors like energy, financial services and nanotechnology will become more popular in the coming years. Read more
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