Karachi: Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) affiliated with NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, was recently awarded ‘The Most Active Student Branch 2017-18’ from IEEE Karachi Section at the annual general meeting held at DHA Sunset Club. The award was presented to IEEE UIT Student Branch on the basis of the influential activities and efforts to organize quality events, workshops, seminars and gathering maximum participations in other universities of Pakistan.
From 2017 to 2018, the IEEE UIT Student Branch organized numerous technical, non-technical, professional, entrepreneurial conferences and seminars along with science exhibitions. These activities serve a beneficial role in gaining technical skills, knowledge and personality grooming for students of UIT. The IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.
IEEE creates an environment where members collaborate on world‐changing technologies – from computing and sustainable energy systems, to aerospace, communications, robotics, healthcare, and more. The strategic plan of IEEE is driven by an envisioned future that realizes the full potential of the role of IEEE in advancing technology for humanity.
UIT representatives stated that –“IEEE UIT Student Branch provides a great opportunity for the student to develop leadership, communication, networking, negotiation, and team-building skills. Also, IEEE UIT Student Branch enables teachers to enjoy teaching students, watching them learn new concepts and applying their knowledge to their work and the future. IEEE benefits are in three main categories of Trusted Voice, Global Community, and Profession.All these remarkable contributions made us the Best IEEE Student Branch.”