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Activities

Activities

Guest lecture on 'Future Trends and Challenges in Mechanical Engineering on the occasion of Engineer’s Day

Friday, 15/09/2023 | 11:30 a.m.

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • The Guest Lecturer Mr. Shital Chavan explained about the “Future Trends and Challenges in Mechanical Engineering”. He briefly explained about AI, Robotics, Automation, Nanotechnology ,CAE and their importance in advance manufacturing.
Mr. Shital Chavan Sir addressing students on innovations in Mechanical Engineering.
Brief Information about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on the occasion of Teachers Day.

Guest Lecture on "Career Guidance Through UPSC Exam."

Monday, 28th August 2023 From 10:30 AM To 11:30 AM.

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • Mr. Abhijeet Pathare Introduce some topic like
    ⦁ Career in government jobs through UPSC exams.
    ⦁ Selection of proper exams and strategies
    ⦁ Facts and advantages about UPSC exams
Felicitation of guest by respected HOD of Mechanical Prof. Dr. S. Y. Bhosale Sir
Mr. Abhijeet Pathare Sir addressing students

'Career Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers in IT Industry'

Sat,4 Sept 2021 11AM

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • A session on 'Career Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers in IT Industry' was conducted by Mechanical Engineering Student Association (MESA) through online mode. The guest speaker for the session was Mr. Dattaprasad Gawade (Test Analyst, TSYS Global Payments). Guest explained the pillars of IT industry, namely, Non-IT support, Quality and Assurance, and Development. He also shared his knowledge about the roles and tracks in the IT industry starting from the entry level jobs right up to CTOs and CEOs. Towards the end, he stated the steps to enter into the software industry and the teams for the same.
MESA GS Introducing Mr. Dattaprasad Gawade(Guest Speaker) to the participants
Mr. Dattaprasad Gawade addressing questions from students

'Applications of Numerical and Statistical Methods'

Friday, 03/09/2021 2pm

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • A session on 'Applications of Numerical and Statistical Methods' was conducted by Mechanical Engineering Student Association (MESA) through online mode. The guest speaker for the session was Mr. Mandar Gadgil (Research Engineer, Oneirix Labs). The session was attended by third year mechanical engineering students and a faculty member. The guest speaker was initially introduced by the anchor. He started off his talk by brushing up the fundamentals of Numerical and Statistical Methods. He put forth a problem statement regarding a partially filled container.
Mr.Mandar Gadgil(Guest Speaker) explaining about finding cross-section area of water filled in container
Mr.Mandar Gadgil(Guest Speaker) explaining about problem solving on Octave software

'Scientific Integrity'

Saturday, 18/09/2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • 'Scientific Integrity.' started with the Introduction of Miss Neeti Rane (Guest speaker) by MESA GS. Initially the guest speaker talked about scientific integrity and its benefits.. All the details about research attitude and procedures were shared. After that the speaker explained about the situation of research studies in India. Then he talked about the skills required for mechanical engineers to work in the private sector.

'Career Opportunities in Mechanical engineering'

Wednesday 1 Sept 2021 11.00 AM

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • Guest lecture on 'Career Opportunities in Mechanical Engg.' started with the Introduction of Mr. Satij Kale sir (Guest speaker) by MESA GS. Initially guest speaker told about central government exams for mechanical engineers (IES).All the details about syllabus of this exam and preparation strategy for the same. After that speaker explained about State government exams for mechanical engineers. Then he told about the skillset required for mechanical engineers to work in private sector.
TEAM MESA(2021-22) Inauguration in Progress
MESA GS(2021-22)giving Vote Of Thanks to Prof.Satij Kale Sir

'Future Trends and Challenges in Mechanical Engineering'

Wed,15 sept 2021 1:30pm

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • On the occasion of Engineer’s Day, a talk on ‘Future Trends and Challenges in Mechanical Engineering’ was arranged by (MESA) through online mode. The speaker for the talk was Prof. Shyam Ramnani (faculty from department of mechanical engineering, PESMCOE). The session was attended by mechanical engineering students from the second, third and last years and many faculty members. The anchors for the day initially explained the significance of Engineer’s Day which was followed by a video regarding the same. Then they introduced the speaker and handed over to him for his talk. He started off by briefing about the advancements in the field of mechanical engineering throughout the years from 1784 to current date.
Prof.S.M.Ramnani explaining about Industries for Mechanical Engineering
Prof.S.M.Ramnani explaining about Industry Evolution

'How to deal with peer pressure'

Thursday, 20/01/2022 11:00 am

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • This program was conducted by the MESA team.The Guest for the program was Mr.Shirish S. Apte a great career counsellor. The session started with the introduction of a Guest speaker by a MESA member. Guest speaker first talked about whom we should consider our peers to.Then he talked about various types of stress that young generation people take. Guest speaker explained to all participants very simply about how to stop worrying about things that don’t matter to us. The way in which the guest speaker convinced all participants for not taking peer pressure was absolutely fabulous.
Introduction of Topic ‘How to deal with peer pressure’ by Guest Speaker
Guest speaker addressing questions from participants

'A project competition “Aspirations 2022”'

Wednesday, 15/06/2022 | 10:30 a.m.

Category of Activity:- Innovative


Summary report: :

  • The project innovation contest ‘Aspirations 2022’ was arranged on 15th June 2022. Total 10 groups were participated in the competition. The program was started sharp at 10.30am in the room no. 108 of the Mechanical Engineering Department. All the students were very enthusiastic to showcase their idea which they have incorporated in their final year project. All the project was innovative and was appreciated by the expert. In this project competition not only the final year but students from third year and second year mechanical engineering were also participated. After taking review of all the project by visiting to their desk the expert has decided following prizes for the title mentioned as; Prize 1st : An Experimental investigation on Welding Rods of Different Metals and Varying Diameters Prize 2nd : Design And Development Of Auto Solar Power Cleaning With Water Spraying System Prize 3rd : Smart Electric Vehicle System
Students participated in project innovation contest “Aspirations 2022”
Students receiving First prize for the innovation idea in “Aspirations 2022”

'Spandan 2022(Mechanical)'

Wednesday,31/05/2022

Category of Activity:- Cultural


Description :

  • The event was started with the Ganesh Vandana and then followed by the introduction of the event by the Spandan team. After the introduction students' performed singing, dancing, etc and as the last performance SHIV RAJYABHISHEK was performed , everyone got goosebumps at that time. Then prizes were distributed to the students who had been excellent in their academics or in extracurricular activities during the current academic year; they also shared some of their experiences while speaking to the students.
Photographs of SPANDAN 2022

'N.Y.A.A.S.S. VISIT'

Sunday,24th October 2021 10:30am

Category of Activity:- Social


Description :

  • In this event we visited two rural areas in which 4 MESA members were included two members went to a Kamana rural area and the other two went to Gosavi rural area. In the first rural area we conducted a lecture on the topic "introduction to astronomy". With the help of a laptop we showed this lecture for 45 minutes to 15 students that were gathered there.
  • One of our members present there was a psychology student who studied the children's behavioral patterns too. The students were deeply involved in the lecture and took keen interest in the information about the solar system and basic astronomy.
  • After the sessions we also had question and answer sessions through which the students could clear their doubts, in the other rural area lecture on the topic "eradication of blind faith" was taken. With the help of acid bases and other chemicals some fake people try to trick the poor people.
TEAM MESA with NYAASS members
MESA members explaining about Astronomy in KAMANA vasti
MESA members explaining about Astronomy in KAMANA vasti

'Veer Savarkar: Great Nationalist, Revolutionary Freedom Fighter, Social Reformer, Poet and Philosopher'

Saturday, 26/02/2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Category of Activity:- Extra-curricular


Description :

  • Guest speaker first talked about Savarkar's early life and his family background. Savarkar is not merely a revolutionary freedom fighter, but he is truly the supreme organizer topmost leader and a significant source of indomitable inspiration. He stated that "We must never forget how pivotal the status of Savarkar is among the young generation of revolutionaries, spread across Europe and India".
  • Then he explains Savarkar's freedom struggle and dedication . Then he talked about qualities of Vinayak Savarkar. He shows some images of freedom moment which conducted by v.d. Savarkar etc.
Introduction of Guests (Prof. Gajanan Nerkar) by MESA member
Interaction with students and doubts clarification by guest speaker

'Guest lecture on “Introduction to Arduino”'

Friday, 03/09/2021 | 10:30 a.m.

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • The guest speaker for the session was Mr. Atul Wadkar (Director, Algorithmic Electronics). The session was attended by second year mechanical engineering students and a faculty member. The guest speaker was initially introduced by the anchor. He started off his talk by briefing about the fundamentals of electronics. He then stressed about the importance of programming and the advantages it has over manual work like speed, accuracy, cost, repeatability, etc. He also illustrated, with the help of flowcharts, the working of various real life systems and went on to explain their integration with Arduino using the concept of Internet of Things (IoT). Towards the end, he demonstrated the operating environment of Arduino IDE by running several programs and simulating them with the help of a simulation software called Proteus Design Suite 8.11
Mr.Atul Wadkar(Guest Speaker) Explaining about Arduino UNO
Mr.Atul Wadkar(Guest Speaker) Explaining about interfacing of Arduino with LED

'Motivational session on Entrepreneurship-"My Story"'

Wednesday , 08/12/2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Category of Activity:- Extra curricular


Description :

  • Guest speaker first talked about Social Entrepreneurship and how to identify a problem on which one can think of a startup.What kinds of books are required for making a mindset of a Entrepreneur.
  • He then explained his idea and startup details. Analysis of questions like what is right time to start a startup. Then he talked about execution of that idea and also market position of particular product or service in 20 years
Introduction of Guests (Mr.Himkedar Jadhav) by MESA member
Interaction with students and doubts clarification by guest speaker

“Activities conducted under Prerana Club in A.Y. 2020-21”.

20th Feb. 2021

Title of the Activity- ShivJayanti


Name of the Coordinator: Prof. K R Kapadani


Introduction:

  • In this club we encourage students to express gratitude towards freedom fighter and awareness among society for duties of common persons. We give tribute to our social service heroes, soldiers and freedom fighter.

About The Activity

  • Lamp lightening was done by Head of department Prof. Dr. S Y Bhosale and all faculties & Everyone greeted to effigy of Shivaji Maharaj. On behalf of teachers Prof. Aashish Chaudhary expressed his thoughts
HOD Prof. Dr. S. Y. Bhosale and faculties celebrating ShivJayanti 2021

"Stress management and healthy lifestyle"

Saturday, 28th NOV 2020 12:00 p.m.

Name of the Coordinators: Prof. C K Gosavi & Prof. P S Pawar


Activities conducted under MESA in A.Y. 2020-21


Type of Activity -Student association


Introduction:-

  • MESA Provides platform to students for performing various activities to show their hidden skills & develop those skills by Arranging plant visits, guest lectures, seminars, webinars, various competitions and welfare of students

About Event-

  • Stress is part of being human, and it can help motivate you to get things done. People need to manage their stress in their life. The Mechanical students association (MESA) had organized a session on Stress management and healthy lifestyle.
  • The speaker for this session was Dr. Mayur Surana, Ayurved Foundation, Pune. This session was attended by students of Second and third year mechanical as well as the faculties. The speaker has explained about the healthy life style and stress management in day today’s life.

“Webinar on Introduction to Electric Vehicles and Opportunities in India”.

Friday, 25th Sept 2020, 2:30 p.m.

Type of Activity -Student association


About Event-

A Webinar on “Introduction to Electric Vehicles and Opportunities in India” was arranged in collaboration with Decibels Lab Pvt. Ltd, Banglore, using online ZOOM platform. Mr. Suraj S.D. worked on projects for Mercedes Benz GMBH, Fiat Chrysler & Fisher Dynamics in the USA. He is engaged in R&D of Electric Power-train subsystems such as traction batteries, motors, controls, heating & cooling, HVAC system, drive cycles & driver behavior influence, atmospheric condition influences, cell characterization & behavior studies.

Mr. Suraj S.D. delivering Webinar on Introduction to Electric Vehicles and Opportunities in India”.

SHAPING YOUR CAREER ON YOUR OWN TERMS.

Friday, 28th Aug. 2020 10.30 A.M. IST.

Type of Activity -Student association


About The Activity

  • A talk on “Shaping Your Career on Your Own Terms” as Career Advice By Dr. Mahantesh Hiremath was arranged online through Google meet. Dr. Hiremath has over 30 years of industry experience in Space, Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure. He is the first Indian and Asian to be elected to become the President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
  • Students felt inspired and got lot of career opportunity in field of mechanical in aboard. Students also got a platform to express their views.
Dr. Hiremath Giving presentation to students

“Career Perception of Engineering Graduates – Post COVID Scenario”

Saturday, 05 SEPT 2020 12:00 p.m.

Type of Activity -Student association


Title of the Activity: Guest lecture on “Career Perception of Engineering Graduates – Post COVID Scenario”


About The Activity

  • The Mechanical students association (MESA) had organized a session on Career Perception of Engineering Graduates – Post COVID Scenario. The speaker for this session was Mr. Ashish Taywade Career Mentor, Corporate Trainer from Nagpur. This session was attended by students of third year and final year mechanical as well as the faculties. The speaker has explained about the job opportunities in Covid situation
Mr. Ashish Taywade, explaining about the Steps to take Before choosing a Career.

SAE Collegiate Chapter

Saturday, 31 st July2021

Name of the Coordinator: Prof. Y A Kadam , Prof. S V Gosavi


Activities conducted under SAE [A.Y. 2020-21]


Title of the Activity- SAE Aero Design Challenge 2021


Introduction:-

  • SAE INDIA is a professional body, which is a subset of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International and is having its headquarters at Chennai. Its operation is divided in 4 zones with the western office located at ARAI, Pune. The objective of SAE is to bring together institutions, scholars and industries working in automobile field and give them a platform to exchange ideas for overall development of automobile field. For involving the students and make them aware about these, they promote SAE collegiate chapter in various Engineering colleges. The basic purpose of formation of this body is the overall development of the studentsby way of their participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Benefits

  • Limited access to SAE website for Research Papers
  • Visit to Industries
  • Interaction with professionals from the industry and learning professional etiquettes
  • Interaction with students from other colleges
  • Technical events like BAJA, Supra
  • SAE scholarship
  • Attending workshops arranged by SAE at subsidized rates
  • Pride of being associated with a professional body

Achievements of SAE

  • All India rank 2nd & 2nd In cost Evaluation,2nd In acceleration, 3rd in Skid Pad,2nd In endurance and Fuel Economy,2nd Fastest Vehicle , FMAE Supra. 3rdOct 2019.
  • SAE India’s Aeromodelling competition, 3rd place, Organized by SAE India
  • BAJA SAE INDIA 2019, 1. Overall 10th rank with 614.0 points. 2nd in maneuverability 3rd in Sales Presentation 4th in Acceleration

About Event

  • The competition is intended to provide Bachelor / Master / Diploma students with a real-life engineering challenge. Each team is required to conceive, design and develop a prototype of fixed wing UAV meeting the mission requirements. There are two parts to each competition, each with their own series of events. These parts are known as Static and Dynamic Events. The events award the team points towards a grand total. The team with the greatest total wins the competition overall. Some events, such as tech inspection, award no points but are required in order to proceed to other events for safety reasons. . Due to the worldwide pandemic situation the event was held virtual this year.
SAE ISS Aero Design Challenge Team Meeting
SAE ADC Technical Presentation Snapshot