IEEE DAY CELEBRATIONS @ TKRCET 2025

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TKRCET IEEE Student Branch — IEEE Day Celebrations: Event Report

The IEEE Student Branch, TKRCET—together with its CASS, RAS, and PELS chapters under the IEEE Hyderabad Section—celebrated IEEE Day with a dignified program that opened with a cordial welcome and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by an inspiring address from the Chief Guest, Dr. P. A. Harsha Vardhini, Ma’am (Dean, IQAC & HoD–ECE, VITS; Chair, IEEE WIE AG, Hyderabad Section). In her talk, she highlighted the spirit and origin of IEEE Day titled " IEEE — Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow" and clearly explained the benefits of IEEE membership for students, including access to active society chapters, a strong standards culture, mentorship and leadership opportunities, research and publishing avenues, and credible career pathways. The celebration continued with cake cutting, the felicitation of the Chief Guest, a gracious Vote of Thanks delivered by Mrs. K. Naga Maha Lakshmi (IEEE Student Branch Counselor), a group photograph with faculty, volunteers, and students, and the National Anthem to formally conclude the event. The program strengthened awareness of IEEE’s mission—advancing technology for humanity—and sparked fresh interest in joining IEEE and participating in upcoming chapter activities that convert student ideas into meaningful, real-world impact.


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  • TKR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
  • K9 AUDITORIUM
  • HYDERABAD, Telengana
  • India
  • Building: MEERPET
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Topic:

IEEE-LEVERAGING TOMORROW FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

Biography:

Dr. P. A. Harsha Vardhini serves as Dean, IQAC, and Head of ECE at Vignan Institute of Technology & Science, Hyderabad, and is Chair of IEEE WIE, Hyderabad Section. With 24 years of teaching experience and a Ph.D. in VLSI Design (JNTUH), her interests span VLSI, FPGA architectures, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. She has authored over 117 publications, holds 3 patents, and 9 books/book chapters. A Senior Member, IEEE, and fellow/member of multiple professional bodies, she has been recognized with the Rashtrapati Award and successive NPTEL Star Awards (2020–2025), along with Best Teacher, Women Researcher, Best Citizen Gold Medal, and Best Paper awards. She has organized FDPs, workshops, and international webinars, chaired sessions at premier IEEE/Springer conferences, and serves as editor and reviewer for reputed journals. Her administrative roles include Dean IQAC, Head of Department, Governing Body Member, and leadership within IEEE/IETE.




Agenda

  • 1:20 – 1:25 PM — Registration, seating, prelude music

  • 1:25 – 1:28 PM — Opening quote & Welcome (Medha, SB Chair)

  • 1:28 – 1:35 PM — Invite dignitaries to the dais (individually)

  • 1:35 – 1:40 PM — Lighting of the Lamp

  • 1:40 – 1:45 PM — IEEE Day: origin, purpose & student pathway (brief note)

  • 1:45 – 2:10 PM — Chief Guest Address: Dr. P. A. Harsha Vardhini (IEEE values & membership)

  • 2:10 – 2:15 PM — Student Q&A / Membership quick clarifications

  • 2:15 – 2:20 PM — Cake Cutting & Celebrations

  • 2:20 – 2:25 PM — Felicitation of Chief Guest

  • 2:25 – 2:30 PM — Vote of Thanks (Mrs. K. Naga Maha Lakshmi, SB Counselor)

  • 2:30 – 2:50 PM — Group Photos (Dignitaries & HoDs → Faculty/Volunteers → Students)

  • 2:50 – 3:25 PM — Chapter Corners & Membership Desk (CASS/RAS/PELS sign-ups, quick demos, networking)

  • 3:25 – 3:28 PM — National Anthem

  • 3:28 – 3:30 PM — Closing & dispersal