Alumni Research Talks (ART) promises to be a novel concept with immense potential on the Indian front. It is a 3-day long student-industry-research symposium organized by the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Computer Science...
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The Department of Computer Science was established in the year 1971 and is one of the earliest Computer Science & Engineering departments in the country. Currently, it has 22 faculty members and over 800 students working towards their Bachelor’s, Master’s and...
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Computer Science Association is the disciplinary association for the Department of Computer Science at BITS, Pilani. Apart from repeatedly proving its worth at the recent technical fests of the college, CSA stands as a powerful learning platform with...
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Research talks remain an essential part of the learning model in the most premier institutes around the world. Alumni Research Talks (ART) based on a similar idea, promises to be a novel concept with immense potential on the Indian front. It is a 3-day long student-industry-research symposium organized by the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Computer Science Association and Embryo , BITS PIlani. Featuring research talks by recent BITS graduates currently in Grad schools or working in industry on some really hot research topics, the talks are broadcasted 'live' to the Goa and Hyderabad Campuses of BITS Pilani.
The process of ART begins with a comprehensive survey of the students about their interests centered over Computer Science and its applications. Their expectations and profile of the audience is also taken care of in the analysis. The topics of discussion and their level and detail are hence finalized. Suitable preparatory material is also posted to the registered participants to provide a background and overview of the talks. During ART, the recent Graduates motivate and guide the students to take up research and related activities. And also direct their minds towards how things truly work in the real world. The talks are video recorded for future reference and each talk is followed by an informal session with the speakers. This provides the much needed time and space for an insightful discussion with the Alumni wherein one can actually meet in person and talk their hearts out to these wonderful BITSian gems. On the last day, a faculty-alumni dinner is organized which facilitates a fruitful exchange of ideas and a healthy discussion between the two groups about research practices at BITS Pilani and outside as well. ART had its first season in 2012. It saw a participation of about 660 inquisitive students at Pilani, in addition to the students at Goa and Hyderabad. Besides, ART also saw some students from BITS Dubai visiting Pilani for the event. For more information on the previous edition of ART.
Real Knowledge is to know the extent of one own's Ignorance.
"The arrangements were great! I have all the praise for the way things were handled. I did not expect such VIP treatment."
Aakash Goel
Speaker-ART 3.0
"I was impressed to see a few students who wanted to dive deep into the concept presented in the talk, and come up with algorithms of their own."
Prashant Kannan
Speaker-ART 3.0
"Overall it was a great experience. I enjoyed my time there and although I did not know anyone on campus, the hospitality by juniors was great."
Mayank Mohta
Speaker-ART 3.0
"Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away"
