Inaugural Report – ISTE STTP

The Department of Electronics and Computer Science Engineering and Research and Development Cell, Don Bosco College of Engineering in organized a one week ISTE STTP from November 27 to December 01, 2023 on “ Research Methodology: Tools, Techniques and Strategies” in association with IEEE Bombay Section GRSS Chapter, Turnitin and Overleaf.

The beginning of the event was marked by the introduction of the Guests present followed by lighting of the lamp and then a floral welcome to the dignitaries.  The Head of Department – Dr. D.S Vidhya delivered the welcome address and emphasized on the importance of attending such workshops. Prof. Mohini Naik gave a brief overview of what to expect over the next 5 days, the various sessions and activities that would be held during the workshop were briefly explained. The Principal, Dr. Neena Panandikar, extended her warm welcome to the Guests and to all present. She appreciated and encouraged the participants for showing their enthusiasm towards the workshop and motivated them to learn more research methodologies and explore the various possibilities in research.

The Director, Rev. Fr. Kinley D’Cruz enlightened the participants through his wonderful speech by emphasizing on two quotes. First by, Albert Szent-Gyorgyi “Research is to see what everybody else has seen and to think what nobody else has thought.” and the second by Wilson Mizner “If you steal from one author it’s plagiarism; if you steal from many it’s research”.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Suhas S. Shetye stressed on importance of curiosity in research and provided the participants with valuable insights of his exploration into the subglacial water dynamics in Antartica. He was very delighted to be part of the event and expressed his willingness to engage in potential collaborations in the future.

The inaugural ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by the workshop coordinator Prof. Yeshudas Muttu. A total of 40 participants registered for the workshop. The event was coordinated by Prof. Yeshudas Muttu and Prof. Mohini Naik