Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur is hosting the 22nd Annual Convention of ISTE Kerala Section on Saturday 19 th November 2011.
Objectives:
i. To bring academicians, professionals and academic administrators from various institutions together on a common platform and to provide congenial atmosphere to explore the technical issues and global trends, that are shaping the scenario of technical education.
ii. To have interactive sessions, keynote / invited lectures and paper presentations, apart from strengthening the fraternity spirit among teachers and professionals, in order to make them effective nation - builders.
Main Theme:
“Growth of Engineering Education:
Issues and Concerns”
Sub-themes:
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1. Quantitative growth and quality issues 2. Norms and problems in engineering degree admissions 3. Employment scenario in IT sector and core sector 4. Accreditation, ISO certification and self regulation 5. Needs and inadequacies of teacher training programme |
6. Need based curriculum, finishing school and soft skill training 7. State Board of Technical Education 8. Role of Professional Bodies 9. Role of Industries 10. Innovation and IPR issues |
| Last date for receipt of abstract : | 20-09-2011 | |||
| Intimation of selection / Acceptance : | 26-09-2011 | |||
| Last date of receipt of full paper : | 10-10-2011 |
Authors are requested to send abstracts of papers on main theme/sub-themes enlisted above. Abstract to be submitted by e-mail and must not exceed 500 words with authors name, affiliation, complete address, telephone / mobile number to iste@vidyaacademy.ac.in in PDF or MS word format on or before 20-09-2011. Selection / acceptance of papers will be announced on 26-09-2011.
It is planned to bring out a Souvenir for the state convention. It will be distributed to the participants, guests and selected organizations.