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IITGN hosts workshop on the history of Indian mathematics for over 100 school teachers with hands-on activities for classrooms 

IITGN hosts workshop on the history of Indian mathematics for over 100 school teachers with hands-on activities for classrooms 

Feb 15, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Saumya Mishra Photo: IITGN photo With an aim to introduce teachers to the rich history of mathematics in India, IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised a workshop for school teachers titled ‘An Introduction to Mathematics in India’ from February 12-14, 2024 in its campus. The participants also had the opportunity to engage in diverse mathematical hands-on activities that they can conduct at their schools. The workshop was sponsored by the History of Mathematics in India (HoMI) Project, IITGN and co-sponsored by the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) division of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The three-day workshop was well...

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The emotive and sensory connection between the brain and art discussed at the ‘Art and Cognition Confluence’ at IIT Gandhinagar

The emotive and sensory connection between the brain and art discussed at the ‘Art and Cognition Confluence’ at IIT Gandhinagar

Feb 12, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Apeksha Srivastava Editor: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Mayur J Bhatiya The two-day residency, held on February 10-11, 2024, brought together a unique blend of artists and neuroscientists from India and abroad for a series of immersive talks on themes such as Neuroaesthetics: The Science of Art; Music & Mental Health; Dance & Emotion; Art & Cognition through Comics; and AI & Art Have you ever thought how any form of art influences the human brain or how our cognition aids in the development and interpretation of art in its various forms? These may seem two separate entities of...

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Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Gandhinagar, releases a book – “Leadership Transition for Engineers” – written by Professor Rajeev Rajan Sharma

Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Gandhinagar, releases a book – “Leadership Transition for Engineers” – written by Professor Rajeev Rajan Sharma

Feb 10, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Arijit Reeves The book provides the insights, tools, and strategies to navigate and accelerate career transitions for engineers What would you do to boost the morale of your team when your project hits a wall? How will you make a decision when faced with two conflicting situations? How can you lead your organisation to the next level with innovation and limited resources? These are a few of the dilemmas faced by professionals in leadership positions. A new book penned by Prof Rajeev Sharma, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)...

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“Change in our knowledge, attitude, and practices and overcoming our fears can go a long way in cancer awareness and prevention” – IITGN organised a talk on cancer awareness

“Change in our knowledge, attitude, and practices and overcoming our fears can go a long way in cancer awareness and prevention” – IITGN organised a talk on cancer awareness

Feb 5, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Arijit Reeves In an earnest effort to raise awareness about cancer, particularly breast and cervical cancers among women, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), along with student welfare council of the Institute, organised a talk by Dr Riddhi Shah from Zydus Hospital on the topic “Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis Among Women” on February 05, 2024. While the focus of the talk was on the prevalence of cancer among women, it was also aimed at recognising that awareness extends beyond gender boundaries to aid prevention and early detection to reduce its impact on...

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IIT Gandhinagar and the University of San Diego joined hands for academic and research collaboration

IIT Gandhinagar and the University of San Diego joined hands for academic and research collaboration

Jan 12, 2024 | ,

STORY CREDITS Writer: Shivangi Vasudev Bhatt Photo: Mayur J Bhatiya The MoU will facilitate collaboration in academic, research, capacity building, training, and staff/faculty development activities The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the University of San Diego, USA, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in various academic, research, capacity building, training, and faculty/staff development activities. The MoU was signed and exchanged by Prof Chell Roberts, Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering (SMSE), University of San Diego, and Prof S P Mehrotra, Professor-in-Charge, External Relations, IITGN, in the presence of Prof G B Singh, Academic Director, University of San Diego,...

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