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Vivek Sawant Urges Engineering Students to Build Scientific Mindsets
Vivek Sawant told new engineering students that studying from textbooks alone is not enough.
He said they should be curious and learn how to solve real-life problems.
Students should carefully observe the world around them and use science to find answers.
He also said they need clear goals and perseverance.
Sawant explained that technology can always be improved.
He encouraged students to think about making systems more useful and innovative.
He said technology should help people live easier, safer and greener lives.
The college principal also asked students to keep learning about fast-changing technologies such as artificial intelligence.
The event was held for new students and their parents in Nashik.
Vivek Sawant urged engineering students to develop curiosity, perseverance, observation and problem-solving skills.
He said engineers should understand real-life problems and create scientific and technical solutions beyond textbooks.
Sawant encouraged students to pursue optimisation, innovation and continuous improvement because no technology is perfect.
He said technology should make human life easier, safer and more environmentally friendly.
The guidance was delivered at KBT College of Engineering’s Student Induction Programme and parents’ meet in Nashik.
- Who
- Vivek Sawant addressed newly admitted engineering students and their parents; college officials, faculty and staff also attended.
- What
- Sawant delivered guidance on the skills and mindset needed for successful engineering, including curiosity, scientific thinking and problem-solving.
- Where
- Karmaveer Raosaheb Thorat Hall at KBT College of Engineering in Nashik.
- When
- Tuesday, September 1; the year was not specified.
- Why
- The address was part of the college’s Student Induction Programme and special parents’ meet.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Vivek Sawant, an educationist, technologist and MKCL co-founder
- Event
- Student Induction Programme and special parents’ meet
- Institution
- Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s KBT College of Engineering
- Venue
- Karmaveer Raosaheb Thorat Hall
- Key skills highlighted
- Curiosity, perseverance, observational skills, a scientific mindset and problem-solving abilities
- Technology focus
- Optimisation, innovation, continuous improvement and the use of technology to improve safety and environmental sustainability
- Additional message
- Principal Dr S R Devane urged students to stay informed about rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence.









