Induction / Orientation Program
18th October - 10th November 2021
Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram organized an Induction / Orientation Program for First Year Students (Batch 2021-2025) from 18th October - 10th November 2021.
Induction Program began with Saraswati Pooja. Prof. Hansraj Yadav (Registrar, Dronacharya College of Engineering) addressed all the budding technocrats acquainting them with the college environment and the academic execution. Students were made familiar with all the laboratories, clubs, facilities, rules and regulation inside the college campus.
Dr. Isha Malhotra ( Principal, Dronacharya College of Engineering) motivated the students and assured students at DCE, they will not only learn technical education but also value education which occupies a prestigious place in the modern context of the contemporary society.
Mr. Sachin (currently working for Apple as Cyber Security Manager) motivated students by his words. He told students to always open the doors to learn new technologies. He explained to students to become a successful professional, one must have the knowledge of latest technologies in the world.
Akashdeep Bhagat (GitHub Campus Expert, Community Specialist at Unacademy) and Shrankhla Srivastava (GitHub Campus Expert Intern at IIT Roorkee) addressed the students and emphasized the role of “Engineers in Innovation & Entrepreneurship”. They encouraged the students to follow their dreams of building their own start-ups saying that one should not be afraid in taking the first step towards their goal. They gave an insight into some common misbeliefs that budding entrepreneurs have about initiating their projects and start-up ideas especially about beginning one in India. They have given example of some of the engineers who have become successful entrepreneurs.
Ms. Vertika Shukla (Product Manager at Internshala) told students about the working culture in any corporate. She guided students on how to become corporate ready. She highlighted some Do’s and Don’ts during the 4 year span in the college. She focused on gaining practical knowledge of the subject.
Mr. Vipin Yadav and Mr. Bhupesh Sejwal conducted session on “Industrial Automation”. They acquainted aspiring engineers with the conceptual as well practical knowledge of the Industrial Automation & latest technologies being used by Industries to achieve automation. They told the basic fundamentals of automation in the students.
Mr. Gopi Krishna Menon (Research Scholar IIIT Delhi) interacted with students and gave them knowledge about cracking GSoC and Open Source.
Dr. Binita Pathak conducted the session on “Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Innovation Design”. She guided students on Designing Thinking Skills, the psychological principles of problem solving and creativity and the relationship between creativity, problem solving, and product performance.
The Convener of the program, Dr. Sonia, Applied Sciences & Humanities Department imparted the relevant information related to discipline, assessment, e-learning, on-line certifications and subject experts, co-curricular activities as well as social activities prevailing in the college campus. She outlined some of the facilities available in college like Medical Cell, Women - Grievances Redressal Cell, Information Resource Centre, Hostels etc. Reiterating that the campus has zero-tolerance of ragging.
The Orientation Program ended with a vote of thanks delivered by the Convenor. She expressed her gratitude to the External Speakers, Principal, Registrar, all HoDs, faculty members and students for every possible support in making the program a great success.