FULL THROTTLE

Team AHAN participated in the Techfest 2012 at IIT Bombay in the FULL THROTTLE NITROX event, where they exhibited their RC Nitrox car. This car also became a centre of attraction at the Science Exhibition at MRIU. Their first project, a mere 4.6 cc engine with a massive 2.4 Bhp of power. “This is just the beginning and there is much more to come,” says a very confident Tanmay and Navneet.

What is a RC Nitro car?  RC Nitro car specification

• Radio controlled cars are self-powered model cars that can be controlled from a distance using a specialized transmitter.
• These cars are powered by non conventional fuel (Nitro methane and additives like castor oil).
• Dual stage air cleaner.
• All wheel drive by 3 small lightened gear differential with constant  shaft driven design.
• Dual metal disc brakes.
• Lightened and small size flywheel.
• Hand fabricated all Aluminum alloy chassis.
• Easily adjustable front pivot ball suspension.
• Dual stepper motor for (a) braking and acceleration (b) steering mechanism.
• 2.4 GHZ 3 CH receiver and transmitter.
• PRO 28 pull start 4.6cc engine.

The competition FULL THROTTLE NITROX took place at Asia’s Largest Science and Technology Festival at IIT Bombay Techfest 2012 between 6-8 January 2012“. Full Throttle required the nerves of steel, the brain of an engineer and the pedigree of a champion at the same time,” say the members who participated in the competition.  “The roar of IC Engines with the smell of the nitromethane everywhere on your track. When the car control is in your hands as you set it at the starting grid, your heart thumping at a rate greater than the revolution of the engine. It was a mesmerizing experience,” say the members in unison. The competition involved remote controlled cars, making laps at the shortest possible time. The cars were judged by their ability to cross hurdles and be agile at sharp turns.

E-CELL: UDYAM

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) undertakes training for aspiring managers, and includes academic as well as practical knowledge. In collaboration with the National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), Udyam celebrated the E- week from Feb. 11- 18, 2012. The entire event was conceptualized, organized and coordinated by students of FMS, under the guidance of E- Cell facilitators, Mr. Mukesh Malik and Ms. Stuti Sahni. The Udyam E- Week celebrations were inaugurated by Director (FMS), Dr. Chavi Bhargav Sharma. She inspired the students to spend time on introspection of self and discover one’s hidden potential.

The E- Week began with screening of the movie ‘October Sky’, which portrays the journey of a commoner who strives hard to take- up rocketry as a profession. The debate competition unfolded as a challenge for academicians, with varying views on the topic “Entrepreneurship cannot be taught”. The Ad Mad Show and Extempore competitions kindled the creative instincts of participants. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the show and ‘slice of life’ performances by participants established a ‘connection’ with the spectators. Mr. Sanjay Kapoor from National Entrepreneurship Network shared his views and encouraged students for entrepreneurship, spelling out the support which NEN provides to aspirants. A salient feature of the FMS E- week was the food stalls, which students had put- up on all days of the event.

A Grade NAAC Accreditation for MRCE

Manav Rachna College of Engineering (MRCE), has been Accredited as 'A' Grade college by NAAC (Autonomous Institution of UGC) from 16th September' 2011 to 15th September' 2016. NAAC accreditation will be a benchmark to exercise adequate ICT resources by the institution. This will expedite the use of library stock and services and will promote readership and also track the extent to which library resources are used by the faculty and the students. This will create necessary database on certain parameters that we never emphasized earlier like capacity of the department and utilization of the capacity, students’ Horizontal and Vertical Progression, Teachers’ Complacency [which determines the threats] and ompetency [which determines the opportunities]. This will also help in placement activities of the college.

Congratulating the entire team of MRCE and all the others who made this accreditation possible, Dr O.P. Bhalla said, “It is like a dream coming true. I am really proud that the team has been able to maintain such high standards so as to achievea ‘A’ level accreditation. I am confident that with the dedication and hardwork that the team is putting in, we will be able to achieve success in the future as well. ”

The Vice Chancellor, Dr N.C Wadhwa said, “The team has put in hours of hard work and the result is in front of us. My heartiest congratulations to the entire team. It is a proud moment for everyone who is attached to Manav Rachna.” Dr M.M. Kathuria also extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire team of MRCE. “But this is no time for being complacent. This accreditation only increases the standards we have to maintain and our milestones become bigger and bigger,” says Mr Naveen Prakash, Director Principal, MRCE.

Manav Rachna College of Engineering (MRCE), Faridabad is a flagship Institution of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) promoted by Uthan Educational Society, a Society registered under the Registration of Societies Act 1860. The College was established in the year 2004 and has been conducting 4-year B.Tech. courses in various fields of Engineering & Technology apart from M.Tech., MBA & MCA.

The world a better place - target 2030

Sachi Bansal, team leader of the second highest scorer team in the world will be competing for the highest prize and 20,000 Euros (Rs.14 lacs) in Slovenia from 16 March to 22 March, 2012. Wish her all the best!

The team called DiA: Desire Innovate and Achieve got together under their team leader Sachi Bansal to present their idea on an international level. Challenge future global youth competition is the leading worldwide web-based contest built on the principles of radical inclusiveness and open innovation. The main competition is complemented with a range of quick challenges - focused and daring contest run in partnership with pioneering organizations around the globe. The team led by Sachi is the second highest scorer team in the world. The top 5 teams will be competing for 20,000 Euros (14 lacs) in Slovenia from 16 March to 22 March, 2012.

The world wide competition in Europe which had the theme “The world a better place-target 2030” was the idea which team members of DiA worked on. Besides Sachi, there were two other students from different universities who were part of the group. Another member of the team, Apoorva Jain from Lingaya’s Institute of Management and Technology, Faridabad says, “We found the idea very challenging and put our thoughts together.” All three members of the team will have their passage and accommodation funded for the competition in Bled and Ljubljana, Solvenia. “We are looking forward to presenting our idea,” says Anuraag Gupta from IIT, Delhi, another member of the team.

The three youngsters put forward a project which would use a three dimensional interactive platform to impart knowledge using 3D sensing platform and audio-visual methods to teach underprivileged kids. This would solve the problem of availability of teacher and physical resources to an extent. “This project would prove to be a vital breakthrough for all sections of the society as it will benefit small school kids, physically handicapped and even blind children,” says Sachi Bansal. “This has been the main motive behind the idea which we presented,” say the youngsters who are in the age group of 22 and 23 years. “This idea involves the usage of an interactive platform and digital media to impart education as used these days in online games and recently launched 3D platform based Kinect Gaming Technology.” This technology can be used to impart soft skills training to unskilled labour or create a virtual school in any remote area of the earth. “We have worked in the direction by teaching 250 small children by using audio-visual inputs, by imparting lectures to blinds by audio media and by teaching physically handicapped with flash games and videos,” says the student from Manav Rachna International University.

Sachi Bansal, FET, MRIU