ASCE – RSET student chapter(under probation)

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On 27 February, 2022, ASCE – RSET student chapter (under probation) activities were flagged off by the Director of RSET – Rev Fr Dr Jose Kuriedath CMI. He has expressed the support and wished for the success of the student chapter in its future activities. Principal of RSET Prof Dr Sreejth PS has specifically highlighted the various significance of ASCE in the life of a civil engineering student.

ASCE-practitioner adviser Dr SP Anchuri has pointed out the roles and duties carried out by a civil engineer in a society. The faculty advisor has delivered the facilitation speech as well as given some short ideas indicating the future activities of the student chapter to the audience. Student chapter has elected Ms Lisa Sabji (S7-Civil) as President; Mr Joe Mathew (S5-Civil) – Vice President; Mr Salman Sajan (S5-Civil) as Recording Secretary, Ms Sivarenjini S (S5 – Civil) and as Corresponding Secretary and Mr Alan P Joseph (S7-Civil) as treasurer, as Officers.           

Many student-centered activities are planned and conducted. Following list highlights the activities conducted so far:

List of programs conducted by ASCE-RSET student chapter (under probation)


Sl No

Event

Date

1

Inauguration of activities by ASCE-RSET student chapter (under probation)
Inaugurated by: Rev Fr Dr Jose Kuriedath CMI, Director, RSET
In presence of: Prof Dr PS Sreejith, Principal, RSET
: Dr Rajeev Kumar P, HoD Civil Engineering

27 February 2022

2

Technical Talk – Mr Reji Zacharuah, MD S & R Consultants
Topic: “CLOUD INTEGRATION FOR BETTER DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION”
In presence of: Dr Rajeev Kumar P, HoD Civil Engineering

27 February 2022

3

ALUMNI MEET 2022
In presence of: Rev Fr Dr Jose Kuriedath CMI, Director, RSET
: Dr Rajeev Kumar P, HoD Civil Engineering

12 March 2022

4

Field study trip to: Thottiyar weir site and Bhoothathankettu Dam site

26 March 2022

5

EKALAVYA 2022 (ASCE Students Conference): "Final year Civil Engineering students presented the project works at this conference, which was held on 08 June 2022. Dr. Job Thoms (Professor & Head, Civil Engg, SoE, CUSAT) was the chief guest in the presence of the Principal of RSET, Prof Dr. PS Sreejoth; HoD of Civil Engg dept, Dr. Rajeev Kumar P; and other faculty members and ASCE student chapter officers. ASCE practitioner adviser, Dr SP Anchuri had sent a message to this program which was read out during the prize distribution ceremony. Best project presentation team received a cash price of Rs 2000 and certificates."

08 June 2022