COEP alumni sponsor Techno-Craft competition at COEP: March 14 - 16 (2008)
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Subject: Report of Technocraft Booth Project Competition 2007-08: Technocraft Booth Project Competition was held on 14th March, 08. Assessment of all 7 groups; namely, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, Production, Computer and Astronomy Club was undertaken on the same day. Following examiners were appointed to assess the projects:

Dr.Mrs. Snehal Pathak, HOD, Civil
Dr.N.R. Patwardhan, Alumni, Civil Group
Dr.D.B. Talange, HOD, Electrical Group
Dr.N. Gopalkrishnan, Prof Emeritus, Electrical Dept.
Dr.G.V. Parishwad, HOD, Mechanical, Mech.Group
Prof. P.V. Mandke, Executive Director, Alumni Asso., Mech Group
Prof. A.A. Sawant, HOD, Computer & IT
Dr. M.J. Rathod, HOD, Metallurgy
Dr.S.D. Agashe, HOD, Instru Group

The examiners did excellent job of assessment on the basis of the assessment sheet provided to them. The marks were allotted as follows:
Technical contents 20 marks
Craftsmanship 15 marks
Originality of construction work 20 marks
Cost effectiveness 10 marks
Practical utility of model 15 marks
Connection with the central theme 10 marks
Report writing 10 marks
Total 100 marks

It was unanimously decided to give 1st prize to Civil Engg group consisting of 14 participants who did the project on “Earthquake Resistant Structures”. On the same day, ie; 14th March, 08 in the evening on the occasion of Gymkhana Day Function, the trophy and the certificates were given to the winning team. Fortunately, Mr. Sameer Vaidya was present alongwith me for the function. He also saw the live demonstration of the project.

Accounts details for Technocraft Booth Project Competition-2007-08
Amount received from the foundation, USA $2500 (Equi Rs. 97738)
Less: Bank commission - Rs. 225
Net amount recd for the competition Rs. 97513
Expenses for the trophy Rs. 9000
Printing of participation certificates (100 nos) Rs. 1500
Administrative expenses of Alumni Asso. Rs. 10000
Refreshment to examiners Rs. 300
Amount available for distribution to participants Rs 76713


Table showing expenses incurred by 7 groups

S.No. Groups Expenses (Rs)
1----Civil---------------7693.00
2----Electrical----------9000.00
3----Metallurgy--------9189.00
4----Production--------7202.00
5----Computer,IT-----2889.00
6----Astronomy Club-6534.00
7----Mechanical-------5500.00
Total-------------------48007.00

Balance amount remaining (76713-48007)---- -- Rs. 28706.00

Rs.28706/- can be utilized for the next Technocraft Booth Project Competition - 2008-09

This time, the students initially did not know the nature of competition and also did not decide the project in the 1st term of 2007-08. Hence, actually projects began in Jan, 08. Hence, they did not convert their ideas into models with fineness. Few groups like E&TC and Instrumentation backed out at the last moment. Hence, less expenditure was incurred for this technical event.

As most of the students participated belong to S.Y. and T.Y.B.Tech classes. They can participate in the event next time with more enthusiasm and clear knowledge of what is to be done.

In general, it was successful and satisfying experience to all and many students visited the booths on 14 & 15th March, 08 enthusiastically. I hope, next time there will be more number of entries for this interesting event.

Suggestions for future:

1. The activity can be made more structured and disciplined
2. The students will be informed in July, 2008, so that they will start preparing for the ideas converted into models
3. The theme of next event, namely; “Shaping Imaginations” has already been announced on Gymkhana Day when most the students attended the function.
4. The names on the students in each group will be finalized in the initial stage. Frequent changes in the names working in the group should not be allowed..
5. More time thus can be available for preparing the working models.
6. The help of local alumni who are entrepreneurs can be made available, so that, they can provide guidance and mfg facility.
7. One dept faculty should be allotted to keep follow up, give guidance and administer the requirements of the group in the dept.
8. Phase wise schedule could be prepared and displayed for the benefit of all groups
9. The last date of completing the project and exhibition day can be decided from the academic calendar of the college.
10. Rules & regulations of the competition should be displayed to the students in the 1st terms only.

Your suggestions are welcome. We will make the event more meaningful & attractive with your support.

Regards
Prof. Mandke
Executive Director

Trophy:

Logo:
For the description of project see: http://www.coepfoundation.org/boothContact:anjali@nandedkar.com
Teams & Members: http://www.aarewah.com/xp/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Technocraft_Booth_teams

Concept of a Techno-Craft Booth:
Students will build some working gadgets themselves based on a central theme. COEP students to apply their technical knowledge on real life things on a small scale. This will be done in a form of a competition and a team of students will build one booth based on a central theme. This years theme is "iConserve - For a Better tomorrow"
General guidelines in forming a booth.
About twenty students (from all four years) and ten alumni in each team. Each booth/team has a forum on www.aarewah.com. Log on, click on Forum on left side and reply to a forum of the Booth of your choice to participate. Total of 100 alumni and 200 students participate and communicate. Each booth has a table top space of 4 feet X 6 feet area. Booth should be designed accordingly. Booths will be judged on technical content, craftsmanship, cost effectiveness, originality of construction work, practical utility of the model and written report. Students and alumni will stay in touch through the design and building process.

Role of the alumni
Have fun! Contribute funding for purchasing raw materials and design concepts. Alumni will help by sponsoring it (Rs. 10,000/- per booth) and lend technical and moral support by keeping in touch. Share pictures of the creative process with the COEP community.

Role of the students
Have fun! Design and build a model/gadget and display at the booth during Arts and Crafts exhibition. Students will design a model, purchase raw materials, keep meticulous records, take pictures of the development process, submit receipts and build a booth/model.

How money gets collected and disbursed to students?
Alumni donate to http://www.coepfoundation.org/payment/donate (COEP charitable Foundation in US - tax deductible). Students receive the funds in COEP, Pune from Alumni Association and submit receipts/invoices for the amount.



For the description of project see
http://www.coepfoundation.org/booth

IMPORTANT LINKS

Techno - Craft Booth Competition
Let us build something together.
Join a team of 200 students and 100 alumni who will construct ten technical booths/models together and display them in COEP's Arts and Crafts Exhibition. See details: http://www.coepfoundation.org/booth

Alumni, please enter your information E-Mentor Directory

Techno-Craft Booth Forums
Reply to forum of your choice to participate

TechnoCraftMain

Booth1-Civil

Booth2-Astronomy

Booth3-Computer

Booth4-Electrical

Booth5-Environmental

Booth6-Metallurgy

Booth7-E&TC

Booth8-Instru

Booth9-Mech

Booth10