One of the most expansive and lucrative engineering fields today is mechanical engineering. With skyscrapers going up in all parts of the world, to the constant demand for housing, mech engineers are a valued breed. However, there is more to being an excellent mechanical engineering than just being good in science and mathematics. Whether you are a fresh engineering graduate or have been hired as a mechanical engineering officer with tons of experience, the tips shared here will surely help you move forward in your profession.

1. Be technically sound

It is imperative you become technically sound in your field. Even if you plan to become an engineering manager at a young age, it is still important that you understand the technical aspect of your field to best be able to manage staff and speak with prospective and current clients.

2. Gain experience as a mechanical engineer

As long as you go out there and start developing your Mechanical Engineering skills by doing internships, taking part-time jobs, volunteering, or shadowing professionals, you have the best chance of not only graduating with a great degree but also with practical insight about how to get the job done. 

3. Be a part of the innovation pipelines

Always be open to new ideas, even if they come from sources outside your group. Companies are always looking for engineers who bring creativity and innovation to the job.

4. Never say no to opportunities

As the saying goes “Opportunity never knocks on the door twice!”, don’t resist any opportunity coming your way even if you think it is out of your scope. Grab every chance you get to improve your career.

5. Improve your communication skills

Many engineers prefer to stick to the technical design track, while others branch off into management roles. Whichever field you choose, you need to be comfortable talking to your colleagues, seniors or even the customers. Developing ‘soft skills’ is vital for engineers irrespective of what field they are in.

Mechanical engineering is a field changing so quickly, that you may study things in your final year that was thought almost unfeasible in the first year. If that excites you, give Mech Engineering a serious thought. 

‘YouTubers’ are the new-gen entrepreneurs. This career path is the easiest to embark on but slightly difficult to succeed in. We live in a time where all you need to acquire fame and fortune is a star in a video that ends up going viral. But the probability of going viral is often unexpected. There doesn’t seem to be a parameter to judge whether or not your work will go viral for certain. This blog will focus on one of the youngest Youtubers that have made it to the top!

Ryan Kaji at age 4, began reviewing toys on Youtube in 2015. Today, at the age of 8 years old, his channel that was originally Ryan ToysReview, now Ryan’s World has a following of a whopping 22.4 million subscribers! According to Forbes, Ryan makes 22 million dollars in a year. Not bad for someone who’s still completing his primary education. His channel, run by his parents, mainly centers around Ryan reviewing brand new toys in the market. They also post educational videos, humorous skits, and various other concept videos.

Once Ryan’s channel began to take off his family signed up with a management team to help streamline his money, brand deals and optimize his success. This has greatly contributed to Ryan’s World becoming a million-dollar empire. He endorses some of the top brands in the markets and makes substantial profits on the sales of his own brand’s merchandise. His merch is featured in Target, Walmart and on Amazon. Ryan has expanded from the Youtube platform to Colgate, Nickelodeon, Bonkers Toys, Roku, and aforementioned, Walmart.

This family channel with a fan following of millions of preschoolers has shown no indication of slowing down and with the help of the management companies they have signed with are reaching brand new heights. Who would’ve thought a primary school kid could build an empire by simply doing what he loves, with the exception of being in front of a camera! We, as adults can surely take a page out of Ryan’s World and be inspired to gain abundant success while doing what we love.


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Imagine this: you’ve got placed at your dream job. It’s your first week. You get there and things aren’t what you expected. Your manager is demanding and there is a kind of pressure to work that you have never experienced before.

Turns out you have graduated with all the technical knowledge required to excel at your job, but no one evaluated your street smartness. When we say, grow personally to grow professionally, it means developing your personality to navigate effortlessly through a workplace environment and the various personalities you will encounter.

This week, AVCOE walks you through a few things you should keep in mind once you step into the corporate world.

Corporate Social Skills
Patience and diplomacy are your keys to a healthy attitude and unproblematic presence at work. Apart from maintaining regular social niceties, it is important to accept that you will come across people of varying competencies, personalities and mannerisms. Some of which, you may personally find displeasing. In these cases, you have to train yourself to maintain professional etiquette and deal with the person’s behaviour with a pinch of salt. It is essential to understand the difference between being firm on your point and being rude or dismissive of somebody else’s point. It is important to learn to curb egos without bruising them. In a workplace, when it comes to opinion, learn to be diplomatic. Acknowledge and validate opinions, even when you disagree with them, before putting your take on the matter forward. For instance, the phrase, “That’s a great idea! We could also try…” is a great way of acknowledging both yours and others opinion.

Strong Presence vs. Loud Presence
Unknowingly, your personality may rub others the wrong way. Always remember to tone it down when interacting with your colleagues and maintain a neutral persona. Loud, attention-seeking personalities are often disliked and considered disruptive in an office environment. Focus on developing a strong presence instead. One that is heard and respected. This is where you let your work and technical knowledge speak for you. Having a strong opinion backed up with facts triumphs having a loud voice, anyday. Try taking up responsibilities outside of your job description if it fits your schedule. This way you help your company grow while tending to your personal growth and become an asset to your firm.

Think Before You Discuss
At work, it is essential to be friendly but rare to make real friends. We live in a competitive world which may intensify in corporations. You never know people’s true intentions. Make sure you balance your personality and professionalism effectively. Be cautious about what and how much you share with your colleagues as the information may be circulated. Everyone needs somebody to talk to. Work can get lonely without a buddy. Make a conscious effort to share solutions as opposed to problems. If there’s something you need to vent about, share its possible solution or positive outcome rather than choosing to complain or whine about the situation. This promotes a healthy attitude towards your work, coworkers and obstacles if they arise.

Once you keep these little things in mind, you will be able to foster a peaceful work environment for yourself and a healthy relationship with the people around you. AVCOE’s Training & Placement cell guides students in every aspect of their professional life. For more advice such as this and any help you need to begin your career and further its success, get in touch with your T&P officer.


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Today, we take a look at one of Forbes most powerful women, Indra Nooyi, CEO and President of PepsiCo. Being a woman born into a conservative Indian family, her climb to the top hasn’t been an easy one. She began her life in Chennai and finished her bachelor’s degree in the field of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. She then went on to student management, first in the Indian Institute of Management, Chennai and then at the prestigious Yale Management School, USA.

Nooyi’s first memorable campaign was working closely with the launch of Stayfree sanitary napkins, while she worked with Johnson & Johnson. While she studied at Yale, she worked part-time as a receptionist. It is said that she was saving up to by a western outfit for her first job interview as a Yale graduate. She was rejected at the interview. For the next one, she was advised to ‘be herself’ which lead her to score the job in a saree! Ever since, she has stayed true to her roots and reached heights we are all here to witness today. 

Before PepsiCo, she also worked with Boston Consulting Group and Motorola. Once she began working with PepsiCo, she promptly took the company up the ladder of success. Apart from her personal growth from Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning to Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development, and then Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to finally landing CFO and a seat on PepsiCos Board of Directors group, she managed to increase PepsiCo’s annual profits by more than double. 

Today, she is credited the title of being one of the world’s most powerful women by several top business publications such as Fortune and Forbes and is the 12th highest paid women in the United States. She has also been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan. 

Many would not be able to handle this kind of fame, money and success as gracefully as Nooyi has. She remains grounded, giving top priority to her family of four and her Indian roots. At 62, she has achieved a level of success that is an inspiration to us all. 

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Have your ever dreamed of moving abroad? Are you thinking about starting fresh in a new place full of exciting opportunities? AVCOE has curated a list of countries that are excelling in the field of engineering that you may have not considered, where your career will flourish. 

New Zealand 

New Zealand has a population of over 4 million and still faces a shortage of employees in the engineering world. It is a wonderful place to work with, with one of the most stable economies. There is a huge scope of work in NZ, especially in civil engineering, as the need of the hour is to build safe, earthquake-resistant structures all over the country. 

Famous inventions from New Zealand: Bungee jump, the jet boat, the jet pack, nuclear physics, disposable hypodermic syringe, hand vacuum pump, McLaren cars, mountain buggy, and the electric fence. 

Switzerland 

Popularly known as the most neutral country, Switzerland is also one of the wealthiest. It is advancing rapidly with innovative engineering as a vital part of its growth in technology. One of their main focus’ being scientific research and manufacturing, chemical and mechanical engineers would flourish in this wealthy European economy!

Famous inventions from Switzerland: Velcro, Swiss army knife, aluminium foil, and Swatch internet time.

Germany

German universities have a stellar reputation worldwide for their scientific research. You can only imagine the same enthusiasm and skill in the workplace. Who wouldn’t want to grow in such a beneficial environment? Their pharmaceutical and automobile industries are growing successfully and gaining popularity across the globe. This proves to be the perfect place for those of you interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical or mechanical engineering sectors. 

Famous inventions from Germany: Aspirin, automobile, bacteriology, accordion, contact lenses, printing press, bicycle, X-rays, record player & records, and coffee filters.

Japan

Japan has one of the most impressive infrastructures and is famous for its high-speed railway. Being one of the wealthiest economies, there is a massive scope for chemical, mechanical, electrical and biomedical engineering. For decades, it has upheld its reputation for contributing to leading technological inventions to the world. 

Famous inventions from Japan: DVDs, video camera, digital camera, walkman, CDs, Karaoke, video tape recorder, electronic calculators, and electric rice cooker.

When we hear the word abroad, most of us think of the US, UK, Canada or Australia. AVCOE urges you to think about a career in one of these four successful economies. Once you have made your decision, contact our T&P representative so you can work towards building your career after college and reaching new heights in your field. 

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“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

A question we’ve been asked all our lives. For some of us, the answer has evolved or changed completely over the years. For some others, the answer has been determined from the start. Either way, the one thing we all have in common is inspiration. We have all come across people who have motivated us to work towards our dream. We decided to look beyond college life and engineering and take a look at those who are making it in the real world. In this blog series, AVCOE rounds up renowned names in business who, as the youth says, started from the bottom.

This month, we shine the spotlight on Richa Kar, better known as the Founder of Zivame. She started this online women’s lingerie store as a possible solution to the lingerie shopping issue, many women feel in India, to this day. Although we have come a long way in the way we think, there is still a little prevailing taboo left to banish from our society.

By launching an online platform where women can shop for lingerie without feeling uncomfortable, Richa Kar took a step towards countering this issue. But as one can guess, her start wasn’t an easy one. Ashamed and afraid of the stigma mentioned earlier, both her parents refused to have any part in helping her launch her business. So, the engineering graduate (like many of our readers aspire to be!), took matters into her own hands and pooled in all her savings and borrowed money from friends and started Zivame. She had a strong professional background in retail after working in Spencers’ and SAP and had conducted a thorough case study of Victoria’s Secret’s online sales. She quickly realised that there wasn’t a platform like that for women in India and decided to start her own.

Today, she may have stepped down as CEO, but her company is up and running. She stays on the board of directors and her dream continues to have the potential to reach new bounds. From having to mask her profession to proudly owning it, Richa Kar has come a long way and stays on top of our inspiration list. As Steve Harvey once said, “Failure is a great teacher.” This month’s entrepreneur story teaches us a little about failure and a lot about successfully overcoming societal stigma.


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Sea and ocean water levels are depleting.
Global temperature is on a rapid rise.
We have 11 years left to save our planet.
Glaciers are melting!

Sound familiar? By now, we have all heard about the limited window left for us to reverse the ill-effects of climate change before it’s too late and global warming becomes irreversible. Turns out, a lot of budding inventors have begun research on developing technology that makes not only our lives easier but also keeps mother nature safe and sound. This month, AVCOE dives deep into research to find astonishing eco-friendly inventions that are being developed as we speak!

Apart from the infamous and highly anticipated hyperloop or the 3D printer, the future holds a promise of inventions that are sure to work. Just look at the recent success in technology by 18-year-old Fion Ferreria who discovered a way to extract microplastics from ocean water. Plastic, being semi or non biodegradable, simply breaks down into microscopic particles called microplastic which ends up in bloodstreams of fish, animals and humans too! Speaking of plastic, let’s look at future technology some, rather most of which include substitutes for this environmentally-harmful material, making our world a better place to live in.

Do you drink enough water? If yes, what is your approach? Do you have a collection of used plastic water bottles in your room? Or do you carry a reusable sipper/bottle everywhere you go? We sure hope its the latter! But it looks like we don’t have to worry about that any longer because the future will bring us, edible water blobs called ‘Ooho!’ A group of brilliant minds from RCA and Imperial College London discovered an edible covering made out of seaweed extract that could be used to store water. This covering, if not consumed in 4 to 6 weeks, automatically decomposes!

So once we have our hydration needs in check, we can move on to edible packaging for everything! A team of researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture are in the process of developing edible food packaging that will be made out of casein, i.e. a protein found in milk.

Why stop there? A young man still finishing schooling has invented a solution to eliminating plastic bottles for product packaging by introducing the concept of shampoo balls. It’s just as simple as it sounds and a great step in favor of our planet.

Moving away from plastic, another major pollutant of our environment are petrol and gas emissions from cars. Air pollution is extremely toxic to not only our planet but also the life on it and although we have started moving towards electric cars, we still have a long way to go.

One such invention is said to take place in Gurgaon and it is called a pod taxi. This concept would reap numerous benefits, the most obvious being it will drastically cut down air pollution as it will run electrically. It will also be driverless and reduce road traffic congestion, which is a major issue in most places in India. People will soon be able to go to and from work with ease, and get to work on time!

But that’s just Gurgaon. What about the rest of our country? And eventually, the world? If we must continue driving cars that run on gas and petrol, we could make the carbon emissions that they give off to good use instead of bad. Experts from the MIT Lab have introduced Air-ink. This simple invention uses a filter called ‘Kaalink’ which turns carbon soot into usable ink!

Someone once said something along the lines of engineers picking up God’s creations where he left off. After looking into what’s next for us, thanks to highly-skilled inventors, you’d have to agree with that saying! These are a select few of the many technological inventions that are being conceptualised in this very moment! It looks like we are striving towards a better tomorrow. Our future looks promising. Our future will be environment-friendly.


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As rightly said by Albert Einstein, “Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been ”, Engineering has been a career an option that has held its position of prominence since generations.

Even in today’s time, engineering is one of the most sought after career options and with a growth of almost 7 percent jobs in this field in the last 6 years, its scope is here to stay.  A lot of students have a misconception in their minds that post engineering they will be confined to a monotonous desk job however the diverse career options that engineering opens one’s gates to is unmatchable. Such is the importance of engineering that an engineering graduate can find a career option to pursue in any field of his or her interest. Here are some cool, unique, fun, and very real fields you can pursue a career in with an engineering degree-

      1).    Artificial Intelligence

Are you someone who is intrigued by the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence? Does seeing Sofia make conversations leave you baffled? You can too be a part of this field that is growing with each passing day, thanks to the increasing funding and development. Various engineering majors from software engineering to mechanical engineering can help you build a career in this field.

      2).    Design cars of the future

The need of the hour is to reduce the consumption of fuels like petrol and diesel to reduce the amount of carbon footprint in the atmosphere. Most car developers have shifted their focus towards developing vehicles and cars that run on alternate sources of energy. Hence if you have been a child who always sketched cars in the back of his or her registers and imagined designing your dream car, this might be your chance. A career in this direction will not only be extremely challenging yet fun but will also help you make a vast difference for the betterment of this planet.

      3).    Fashion Industry

If you are someone who has always had a knack for fashion, this is the path for you to go on. Brands like Adidas are emphasising the importance of incorporating engineering in their products to make them extraordinary. Clothing industries have shifted their focus towards creating innovative fabrics that allow them to turn imaginations into reality. Hence you can use your love for fashion to create products that will be all the rage.

      4).    Digital Music Software Engineer

To have a career in the music industry you don’t always have to be on the stage. Digital music software engineers create and maintain computer programs used for producing sound effects. So you don’t only create software’s that allow music to be developed from, but you also build tools for millions to chase their dream using your creation. 

      5).    Formula One Racing Engineer

Formula 1 is a competition that needs no introduction around the world, but for all of its high-speed glamor and prestige, there’s not a huge amount known about its inner workings. The stuff we see on a race Sunday is merely the veneer atop a massive enterprise of globetrotting logistics, intricate planning, and multinational team organization. The job of a Formula One engineer involves various roles apart from the technical aspect of the job from managing the synchronization of the team to analyzing data. Hence if there’s a love for speed in your life, this is the career you should aim towards. 

      6).    Toy Designer

For the ones out there with a creative mind and an interest in product development, designing products is a field open to engineers. Toy designing happens to be an interesting niche- a path pursuable with an engineering degree. With the involvement of more technology, advancement, and competition in the toy industry, toy designing is a path that one should consider if they believe they might have ideas that can make a difference.

No matter what your interests, you’re likely to find an interesting career path within the broad field of engineering. Almost every field has embraced the need to make innovation and advancement a part of their core competency, hence with an engineering degree, landing an exciting job is more possible today than it ever was.

Scientists all over the world are going gaga over graphene, a material that has also been dubbed as a ‘supermaterial’. It is made from elemental carbon and is just one-atom thick layer of graphite. Thanks to its structure and arrangement, this very first two-dimensional material to be discovered, has great tensile strength (100 times more than steel), conducts electricity (250 times faster than Silicon at room temperature) and heat (10 times better than Copper), is transparent and ultra-thin!

Considering the properties of graphene, it’s not rocket science to see that it is to have tonnes of applications in the things we use every day and is soon going to be an integral part of our lives. Let us explore some of these possible applications that may become a reality soon!

Revolutionalizing the smartphone world: This wonder material is super flexible and could lead us to bendable smartphones. The use of graphene in batteries could also help us charge them in time as less as seven seconds! A news article by cnet says that this technology is not a faraway dream, but something that could happen in the next two years!

Graphene in the concrete: Exploiting graphene’s ability to conduct electricity, it can be used as concrete so as to eliminate the need for copper wires being tunneled in our houses for the supply of electricity. A study also states the graphene cement is also two times stronger then the one we use, four times more water resistant, and far more elastic. Read more about it here.

Flying with graphene: Graphene’s super-light and strong structure is expected to be used to its maximum in the aviation industry! With light-weight planes, we will be able to reduce the amount of fuel required, leading towards more cost-efficient and environment-friendly airborne travel. 

Seeing with graphene: The flexible, conducive and biocompatible nature of graphene can make it possible for us to cure blindness with it. It can be used to recreate an artificial and functional optic nerve, paving a path for a brighter future in the retinal world. Read more about it here.

Graphene to purify water: Graphene allows for a chemical-free, one-step process for purifying water. This process is considered to be cost-effective and compatible with large urban wastewater treatment plants. Curious about how it’s done? Read about the same here.

Graphene has many other real-world potential applications and considering the hype and amount of research being done on this material, they could all be a reality soon! AVCOE is excited to enter the world of graphene, are you? For more such informative blogs, keep following us!

The rapid increase in the use of the internet has led to a more continued increase in the number of cyber-attacks which has led to significant demand for well-qualified cybersecurity and IT risk professionals all around the world. In the short to medium term, demand will outpace supply and organizations will be looking for more professionals to hire in this field.

The increase in the demand for cybersecurity personnel’s coupled with high salaries and the various opportunities in different fields it brings along, it has surely become a career path to consider in today’s time. Following are a few career pathways you can pursue as cybersecurity personnel.

   1)      Security Software Developer

A security software developer is someone who develops security software as well as integrates security into software during the course of design and development. A security software developer is an individual who is responsible for analyzing software implementations and designs so as to identify and resolve any security issues that might exist. In order to make this happen, a security software developer incorporates the appropriate security analysis during each part of the software creation cycle. Their main purpose is to create and maintain the security of the organization for which they work.

   2)       Security Architect Career Path

A security architect is a senior-level employee who is responsible for designing, building and maintaining the security structures for an organization's computer system. A security architect is responsible for designing security structures to thwart malware and hacker intrusions to an organization's computer system. Once these structures are in place, the security architect will test for any weaknesses and audit the entire system. To fully test the system, an outside ethical hacker may need to be brought in to run a thorough penetration test in order to ensure that the system is secure from outside attacks.

   3)      Security Consultant

The role of the cybersecurity or IT security consultant is very crucial to every organization, whether government or private, for helping to prevent these security threats.IT security consultants assess software, computer systems, and networks for vulnerabilities, then design and implement the best security solutions for an organization’s needs. They play the role of both the attacker and the victim and are asked to locate and potentially exploit vulnerabilities. Some IT security consultants are former hackers who have decided to enter the profession after seeing first-hand how vulnerable companies are to security threats.

   4)      Ethical Hackers

The purpose of ethical hacking is to look at the security of a system or network's infrastructure. An ethical hacker will attempt to bypass system security, and find and expose any weak points that could be taken advantage of by a malicious hacker. Vulnerabilities are typically found in improper system configuration and in hardware or software flaws.

An ethical hacker is required to research, document and discuss their methods and security findings with management and IT teams. This intelligence is then used by businesses and organizations to improve their system security so as to minimize or eliminate any potential attacks. Ethical hackers will also provide feedback and verification as an organization fixes security issues.

   5)      Penetration Tester

Penetration testing is the proactive authorized employment of testing procedures on the IT system to identify system flaws. A penetration tester usually attempts to (with permission) hack into a computer and network systems to pre-emptively discover operating system vulnerabilities, service and application problems, improper configurations and more before an intruder cause real damage. Penetration testers must be highly skilled, often using testing tools of their own design, to “break into” the systems under watch. Penetration testers are required to keep accurate records of their activities and discovered vulnerabilities.

   6)      Computer forensic analysts

The field of computer forensics is information security branch of law enforcement and is closely related to forensic science and criminal justice work; therefore, most computer forensic analysts work for law enforcement agencies. The role of the analyst is to recover data like documents, photos, and e-mails from computer hard drives and other data storage devices, such as zip and flash drives, that have been deleted, damaged or otherwise manipulated. Analysts often work on cases involving offenses committed on the Internet ('cybercrime') and examine computers that may have been involved in other types of crime in order to find evidence of illegal activity. As an information security professional, a computer forensic analyst may also use their expertise in a corporate setting to protect computers from infiltration, determine how a computer was broken into or recover lost files.

The field of cybersecurity has a lot of career choices to choose from, however its necessary that you first find out which field interests you the most. A rewarding and exciting industry, excellent career progression, rising salaries, and continued growth are only some of the many benefits that a career in cybersecurity has to offer. If there ever was a time to enter the cyber security field, it’s now.

Technology has made our lives so much easier. Here is a list of inventions that have made our daily lives so much easier. AVCOE has made it easier for you to get your hands o these inventions with a purchase link with each invention! (you’re welcome).

An ice cream bowl that keeps your delicious treat cold till you finish it.

Summer has nothing on you and your ice cream. This bowl is equipped with the cold gel technology, that takes 4 hours to completely freeze and stay cold in room temperatures. That is what will keep your ice cream cool till the very last bite.
Amazon. Click here to buy now!

A page holder that helps you read with ease.

The mechanics of this are simple but effective. It is a horizontal piece of industrial rubber and/or plastic that is sturdy enough to keep your book open with a place to place your thumb in the middle. This acts as the pressure point that keeps the book in a set position until the pressure is released.
You can find it here!

A transparent toaster to help you decide how toasted you want your bread.

This machine works just like a regular toaster, except it has a clear-view glass front panel to help you see your toast and control its color.
Buy from Amazon. Click here!

Wireless Turn Signal LED Light Vest for Backpack

A backpack with a light-up indicator of what direction you are going, to help you stay safe on the road when riding your bicycle.
Safety is always the first while on the road. Try this portable direction indicator with a remote to stick on your bike handle and bright LED display to help you safely navigate through traffic when riding.
You can buy this on Amazon!

A finger guard to keep you safe when you are chopping vegetables

Such a simple kitchen hack! Guard your hand and nails against cuts from knives with this piece of stainless steel that acts as your mini-shield.
You can find it here!

A suitcase that is also a scooter.

Never miss a flight again with this suitcase that also acts as a scooter, to help you reach your gate on wheels. The skateboard is attached to the back of the suitcase and can be attached and detached from the top of the suitcase when necessary.
Buy now! Click here!

A butter knife that is self-heating

A revolutionary invention that uses your body heat to curl and melt butter instantly, making it easier to spread.
Buy now from Amazon, Click here!

A water bottle cap sprinkler that you can just screw onto any botter and water your plants with ease.

Screw on this bottle cap with an attached sprinkler, to water your plants with ease and controlled pressure.
Click here to buy now!

An air mattress for the backseat of your car.

Road trips have now been made more comfortable. Get yourself an air mattress for your car and rest easy. This is a regular air mattress, reshaped to fit in the backseat of your car.
You can find it here!

A popcorn bowl that filters out the kernels.

An essential item for popcorn lovers. Let your popcorn bowl sift the kernels out for you. This bowl comes with a sift at the bottom, to filter out the kernels.
Click here to buy it from Amazon!

Different mold sections on the same pan to help you multitask.

Speed up the process of cooking a full plate of breakfast with this mold for your pan. The various silicone, flip-able molds for a single pan help you multi-task and cook multiple items on the same pan and the same time.
You can find it here!

An egg cracker and yolk separator.

A simple tool to help you crack and separate parts of your egg with ease and be mess-free.
Order from Amazon here!

Plastic bag sealer.

Your snacks will no longer go soft or spoil with this tool to help you reseal packets and keep food items air-tight.
Find it here!

Instant photo printer.

This is a great advance in technology. This compact photo printer helps you transfer pictures from your phone and print them instantly. Think of it as a modern version of a Polaroid camera.
Buy now. Click here!

AVCOE hopes that these inventions make your daily life much easier. For more informative blogs, keep following us.

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First thing’s first… Arguably we are living in the most connected society ever! Go ahead and try to google a thing or two what you are curious about right now! Maybe a terminology that’s in your head, a concept you’re not clear about, or LITERALLY ANYTHING that fascinates you! You will get the answers.

There are some things that you have to know like you can not get the toothpaste back to the tube once it’s out… ahem anyway, How many things do you know as a Computer Engineer student?
Most of the engineers always have this fear of missing out on some crucial information. And it’s very common!

So before it’s too late to know, allow us to provide you with some knowledge and wisdom about CE.

Here are the basics, and take our word for it you MUST know it!

1. The most important thing, learn the difference between computer science and computer engineering. You must know which stream you belong to… not all the students are “Rancho” from ‘3 Idiots’

2. Psss psss.... Dude do you know a little bit of illegal stuff?
There are Right things and Wrong things in life, in between these two there is a thing called ‘fine to do things’ like Rooting your phone for example. You must know formatting computers, laptops & mobile phones. Also, you have to be the one who can easily install an OS and know how to upgrade the system.

3. The basic understanding of a computer and it’s components. It is very simple but most of the students don’t pay much attention to it. You must know about the processor and its technology since these days, the computing industry is massively dominated by mobile technology. Latest Mobile phones have faster processors than a low price range laptop from 3 years ago, that too with extended RAM.

4. Let’s talk about some concepts and techniques.
Please go ahead and Check out this blog post by Steve Yegge (have worked in Amazon, now at Google)

• Basic programming (including recursion, file I/O, formatted output, loops, etc).
• Object-oriented design (including design patterns etc). You should be able to produce sensible OO designs as well as understanding the concepts.
• Scripting and regexes.
• Data structures — lists, sets, hashtables, trees, graphs, and so on — as well as Big O notation and algorithmic complexity.
• Bits, bytes and binary numbers — how numbers are represented within the computer, and how to manipulate them.

5. You need to be aware of the latest techniques and hacks going on the mysterious and outstanding thing called the “Internet”
And to help you with that we have selected some websites and applications. Here is the list…

• Fossbytes  - Fresh Bytes of Technology and More A fantastic tech media startup made in India.
• Curiosity - Makes You Smarter Another website that provides you an immense amount of information in various fields, a must for any Computer Engineer.
• Lynda - From LinkedIn Go ahead and grab as much as you can.

6. Video lessons and Youtube Channels.

• The New Boston a YouTube channel for tutorials on almost everything which is related to the computer, do check out some videos
• Gate Lectures by Ravindrababu Ravula You can get the solution of any technical subjects here. Some of the videos are paid but there are many other videos that can help you during your university exam.
• And a recommendation, that is very popular already, Technical Guruji a channel that gives away vital information on technology, in Hindi. Videos on this channel are super simple to watch and understand!

7. The most required skills in your life, Soft Skills. Try developing a vigilant set of skills in your student life to reap the benefits later. As a computer engineer, you must know how to code but this soft skill adds up in your profile and makes a huge impact in your annual package. It’s feasible for any student to pick up a side course go ahead take it on, select any Soft Skill course.

At AVCOE we want our students to grow beyond academics and regular curriculum. With over three decades of expertise in the Department of computer education we are exponentially thriving for our students’ academic betterment.

Department has a tie-up with NVIDIA and has setup NVIDIA GPU Teaching Centre housing four workstations & IoT based NVIDIA Jetson embedded board which gives exposure to students on parallel and concurrent programming.

Also the department has tie up with IIT Powai for AAKASH R&D Project. The department has tie up with MiTu Skillologies, Nashik for Big Data Analytics Centre of Excellence to provide students with big data analytics platform. IRT Incubation Centre, Microsoft Student Partner Program, IBM Academic Initiative and NPTEL Local Centre are other initiatives in the department which has been proved as an extra advantage to the department. Department has also tie up with ESDS Software private Ltd. Nashik for Cloud Computing – Centre of Excellence for the exposure of student on Cloud platform.

For more info visit: AMRUTVAHINI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SANGAMNER

College can be a huge change for most students. Moving from the safety of your home and the school you attended for a long time to living in a hostel with roommates and embarking on a new educational system.

Here are five tips that can make your transition easier and start your college experience on the right foot.

Balance is key.

Starting college exposes you to a bigger world than you are usually used to. Students look forward to new experiences and meeting new people. But it’s hard to balance academics, health and a social life successfully, especially in the first few months of a big change. But it is helpful to set a daily schedule from the first day of college to ensure that you have a healthy balance between work and play.

College activities are just as essential as college classes.

For some of us, the new style of education and the overwhelming amount of syllabus can be challenging and often be hard to cope with. Students tend to forget about extra-curricular activities to focus solely on classes and tests. Try taking the first month to settle in and understand your academic requirements. Once you have done that and set a timetable to cope with the syllabus, join a club! Explore your campus and check out the various clubs, workshops, and events it offers. Make sure you actively partake in them. This is a great way to make new friends and pursue your hobbies along with your education. AVCOE hosts various events throughout the year: http://www.avcoe.org/eventdb.php

Attendance is more important than you think.

You may have been told that you need to attend all your classes more times than you would like to hear. As cliche as it sounds, it really is an essential step towards understanding your courses better. A percentage of your attendance being mandatory gives you the liberty to skip one or two classes if you want to. Unless you have an emergency you need to attend to, it is not advisable to skip your classes. Active learning does 40-50% of studying for you. The independent learning you do after that acts as a revision of what you already know. Merely sitting in class and listening to your professor is more beneficial than you would think. Even if you zone out, you will still unknowingly absorb the learning material.

Know your professors.

Introduce yourself to your professors on the first day of class. Build a rapport with them from the start and always ask for help. Remember! No question is too silly to ask. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance no matter how small your doubt may be. In fact, the more questions you ask, the happier your professors will be, as it shows that you are interested to learn the subject they teach.

Do not tolerate any harassment.

There is no such thing as ‘overreacting’ when it comes to harassment. Trust your instincts when it comes to new people and uncomfortable situations. If someone or something makes you feel unsafe in the slightest, do not hesitate to report it to authorities. Any problem or unsafe situation is never too small to report. AVCOE has a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of harassment. Students are encouraged to make use of their protection programs as and when they need to.

Anti-ragging cell: http://www.avcoe.org/antiragging.php

Grievances cell: http://www.avcoe.edugrievance.com/

AVCOE hopes that these tips are useful for all students that are in college and wishes them all the best of luck for this fruitful journey.

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#AVCOE, Sangamner.

Group Discussions or GD are mandatorily conducted by many colleges, institutions, and companies in their selection process. Usually conducted after an aptitude test and followed by a personal interview, GDs are performed to check on your soft skills and knowledge.

While most GDs are fairly easy to crack, many candidates face problems because they are either not confident enough, do not have adequate knowledge on the subject or lack command over the language. However, there are ways in which one can master the group discussion game.

Stay updated

Group discussions are generally held on the current trending topics. Read newspapers regularly and try knowing at least a little something about everything. See to that that you have adequate General Knowledge about historical events and basic geography.

Understand the topic

After you are given a topic, make sure that you understand the point of it well. If you have any doubts, make sure that you get them rectified. Clarity of the topic is of utmost importance in a GD.

Clear thoughts

Always concentrate on the quality and not on the quantity. You must have a clear and concise message every time you speak. Always concentrate on ‘what’ rather than ‘how much’.

Communication

Group Discussions are conducted to check on your soft skills. If you are not able to put forth your views clearly or are not able to communicate properly with other candidates, you will definitely be marked negatively. Make sure that you work on your leadership skills, social skills, team skills, problem-solving skills and presence of mind before going to a GD. Try being the one who starts and concludes the discussion. Make sure you introduce yourself before starting. Add to other’s points, but never interrupt. Also, listen carefully to what other candidates are saying. Don’t be aggressive or be deterred by somebody else’s submissive behavior. Be humble, acceptive and encourage other candidates to speak.

Group Discussions provide one with a great opportunity to showcase their knowledge and personality. We wish you all the very best and hope that you make the most of them.
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With multiple companies coming in just to hire learners, campus placements provide opportunities like no other to students. However, with every student wanting to grab this chance and making the best out of it, campus placements could be competitive and tricky.

Yet, there are ways in which you can ace in this game and stand out amongst everyone else.

• Grades - needless to say, most of the companies interview only those candidates that manage to score a particular percentile. Hence, it becomes important to score well to be able to qualify for these interviews. From the very beginning, make sure that you maintain a good grade point.

• Knowledge about the industry and company - being equipped with some knowledge about the industry and knowing even a little something about the company you are interviewing for can give you an upper hand over others. Make sure that you have some knowledge on the latest technology being used in the industry.

• Communication skills - not just campus placements or interviews, good communication skills are required everywhere. And since they play a big role in helping make good careers, companies look for candidates with the same. It is very important for an interviewee to come out as confident, affluent and with the ability to carry out conversations.

• Attitude - Most recruiters look for a positive outlook in the candidates while hiring. How positive you are about the job, how you are planning to contribute to the company and your goals, all play an important role. Recruiters generally look for a candidate with a foresight. Many companies deliberately create a stressful environment during the campus placement season, just to check how every candidate functions in such conditions.

Be prepared for the placement season with all these preparation tips. At AVCOE, we make sure that all our students have all these qualities, which is why, companies like TATA, Cognizant, Spice jet, Amazon India and many more are our proud recruiters.

Know more - www.avcoe.org

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Amrutvahini College of Engineering.

#AVCOE, Sangamner.

Amrutvahini College of Engineering has always believed in providing its students with top-notch facilities - be it in the class, labs or the hostels. With an inbuilt hostel campus, AVCOE’s hostel is home to hundreds of students that enjoy the benefits of many facilities. 

The environment
There are three independent blocks for male students and a separate block for female students. All the hostels encompass beautiful gardens, with each hostel having a resident rector to monitor and maintain discipline. Hostel rooms are airy, clean and well furnished.

Water facilities
The students are provided with safe R.O drinking water, with 10.27 Liter of water reserved for each student everyday.

• 22.26 Liter of hot water is also available for each student everyday. 
• On an average, the normal usable water per student is approximately 75 Lit. per day.

Health facilities
At AVCOE, we make sure that our students receive proper medical care when needed. Which is why we have a First Aid and Medical Dispensary with a MBBS doctor present at the campus everyday. A vehicle for medical emergency is also available.

Food
Healthy diet is necessary for students. Which is why AVCOE tries to give its students the most nutritious and tastiest food. For the very same reason, the campus has 5 mess and a canteen.

Safety
Understanding that the safety of the students is our responsibility, AVCOE campus is under 24x7 CCTV surveillance. Fire Extinguishers are also installed in all hostels and security is available in each hostel. A complaint register is also placed in the campus so that the students can write about the complaints that they have, which will be solved within two days. Biometric attendance is also available in the girls hostel.

Other facilities

• The AVCOE hostel has a 24 hour power supply with a 63 KVA generator backup.
• The students also enjoy Wi-Fi and Television facility in the hostel premises.
• Hostel also provides 5 newspapers everyday, 2 of which are English.
• Fitness center for boys and girls.
• Guest house for parents in hostel campus.
• Xerox, laundry, book stall, general stores & beauty parlor for girls.

Personal
AVCOE also provides guest houses for parents whose children live in the hostel campus.

All these world class facilities are meant to make the students living at the AVCOE hostels more comfortable and happier. We want to make sure that the students here don’t miss their homes and provide them with an environment that makes them feel at ease.

Know more - avcoe.org/hostel.php

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#AVCOE, Sangamner.

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