IBM ICE DAY

Published on: May 17, 2022

Swami Rama Himalayan University Abuzz With Student Technical Activity on IBM ICE Day

Enthusiasm was sky-high in SRHU Campus on 17th May, resulting from the wholehearted involvement of students and staff in one of the most noteworthy events in the academic calendar: IBM ICE Day!

The observance of the Mega Technical Event aimed at promoting technical skills, and providing a platform to students to showcase their special talent. The event was organised by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering SRHU (Swami Rama Himalayan University), in association with technical giant IBM (International Business Machines).

The session started with an inspiring speech by Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, followed by a welcome note by Dean Dr. R.C Ramola, Himalayan School of Science & Technology.

Talking about the event, Pro.VC SRHU Dr Vijendra Chauhan, highlighted that it is crucial to align, what the contemporary industry scenario requires with the aspirations of the younger generations, as well as the future objectives of the country and the demands of the world at large. He hoped that the event will effectively open doors to a successful worldwide programming career, for SHRU students.

In the inaugural session Hari R. Leader, Business Development & Client Relationship, IBM mentioned the value of IBM ICE DAY & SRHU-IBM relationship and introduced three unique dual specialization programs: B. Tech CSE with specialization in AI & ML, DevOps and Data Science, for the 2022-2023 academic session. Dean of Himalayan School of Science & Technology Dr R.C. Ramola said for capable students ample jobs are available but they need to be more skill oriented. Head of the department, Dr. Manish Prateek and the other faculty members of HSST were present to mark the occasion.

Two activities were carried out on the day namely, Poster presentation and Panel Discussion. In poster presentation the themes were Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, DevOps and Data Science. In panel Discussion, the students were given a topic on the spot and discussed in their panel, followed by a Query Round.

The students participated enthusiastically in the activities. In the Prize Distribution Ceremony, the winners were awarded with prizes and certificates from IBM Team. Siddhant Rajhans , Anuj Rawat, Monika from B.Tech and Samridh , Avinay, Kartik , Vipul , Harshith ,Shubham , Shashwat , Vaibhav , Nitin from B.C.A were the winners for Panel discussion. Samridh, Kartik ,Avinay, Vipul, Shubham ,Mansi Pokhriyal, Khushi, Nikita Negi, Rakesh Krishali , Manish Semwal ,Tripti Khurana from B.C.A and Siddhant Rajhans , Anuj Rawat, Priya Kotiyal from B.Tech were the winners for Poster presentation.

The event concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr. Seema Madhok from HSST, SRHU.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.