A one day seminar on Selecting Projects and Presenting Technical Papers was organised in the college on 5th April, 2012. The Resource Person for the programme was Dr. S. Suresh Kumar, Principal of Vivekanandha College of Technology for Women, Tiruchengode. He is also the Vice-Chairman of IET-Chennai Networks, India. Mrs. A.K.R.S Anusha - Coordinator, IET-VICKRAMCE initiated the proceedings. Dr. Suresh Kumar started the session with the definition of Project, Symposia, Conference and Journal. He said “Projects must give solutions to the existing engineering problems”. He further said that the students must develop the art of observing and listening keenly in order to identify problems.

“ To come out successfully in any project, one must listen, understand, think and execute.” In his presentation Dr. Suresh said “ Innovative ideas from young minds form the core ideas for projects.” He also clearly explained the difference between conference and symposia. He distinguished between presenting papers in conferences and publishing papers in Journals. Reading Journals is the first step to identify problems and then one must identify the scope for future enhancements. He further said that innovative ideas can be published as conference papers. When the innovative ideas are implemented, they can be documented along with the results and published in journals, which as a result will motivate to go for that extra mile. He encouraged the students to leave no stone unturned by making optimal use of their potential to come out with flying colours in their lives. He said “One must encounter the challenges of life boldly and fly above the cloud like eagle unaffected by the thunders and rain.

He said “ Engineers are like doctors whose job is to solve the problems pertaining to engineering field. He advised the students to participate in technical symposiums and other competitions to enhance their presentation skills. He encouraged the students to keep trying hard until they achieve success. 103 IET members participated in this programme and reaped the benefits.