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Arunachal Guv Urges NERIST Graduates to Build Inclusive Tech
The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh told students graduating from NERIST to use their knowledge to create technology that helps everyone, especially those in need.
He also suggested adding more subjects to the school's curriculum and encouraged girls to study science and math.
Many students received awards for their hard work.
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik addressed NERIST's 11th convocation
He urged graduates to use their skills to build inclusive tech for reducing disparities and uplifting communities
Parnaik suggested expanding NERIST's academic scope to include sustainable development, AI, and IoT
He called for increasing women's participation in STEM disciplines and interdisciplinary research
713 candidates received their degrees, including gold medalists and distinguished alumni
- Who
- Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik and NERIST graduates
- What
- Addressed the 11th convocation of NERIST and received degrees
- Where
- NERIST near Itanagar
- When
- November 21
- Why
- To celebrate the graduation of NERIST students and inspire them to use their skills for societal good
Emphasis on Inclusive Tech
Expansion of Academic Scope
Inclusive Tech
Emphasis on Inclusive Tech
Governor urged graduates to focus on reducing disparities and uplifting communities
Expansion of Academic Scope
Academic Expansion
Emphasis on Inclusive Tech
Suggested introducing programs in sustainable development, AI, and IoT
Expansion of Academic Scope
Key facts
- Institute
- North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST)
- Graduates
- 713 (PhD, postgraduate, and undergraduate)
- Gold Medalists
- Toppers across various engineering, postgraduate, and undergraduate programs
- Distinguished Alumni
- Subrata Chakrabarti (ISRO scientist), Dr Sarat Kumar Dash (ISRO scientist), Tage Rita (entrepreneur)
- Alumni Gold Medal
- Rubu Lucy (BSc Forestry)
Quotes
Lieutenant General (Retd.) K T Parnaik
Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and President of NERIST Society
“NERIST must expand its academic scope by introducing programmes in sustainable development, environmental management, artificial intelligence, internet of things applications and by establishing centres of excellence in geospatial AI, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and data science.”
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“I call upon the graduating students to use your knowledge and skills to build inclusive technology for reducing disparities and uplifting communities.”
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