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4 COVER STORY www.dtutimes.dce.edu change is good Chirag Arora, 2nd Year, ECE; Prateek Singhal, 3rd Year, EEE Abhishek Dhyani, 3rd Year, PSCT; Aradhana Gahlaut, 3rd Year, ENE; Kunal Mathur, 2nd Year, MTech(CD). DTU is a great university, period. There is no debate over that. Ever since being granted the university status, it has undergone rapid expansion, both in terms of infrastructure and students. The manner in which the college administration has managed the increase is appreciable. However, there are some necessary facets of higher education which could be incorporated in the system to further improve campus life, making our time here more fruitful and memorable. Academics and Research Research forms an integral and fundamental part of any sciences program. Some general groundwork can be arranged to help the students who wish to pursue a Masters degree right after graduation in the form of research-based electives, preferably in third year, which would help students when applying to foreign universities and develop curiosity in a previously unenthusiastic student. Also, a lot more would be willing to take up researchintensive curriculum if the hard work put into their projects would facilitate better grades. There should be a choice to take up a minor course alongside our branch of engineering. This means taking up majors in Computers with Psychology, or a course in Quantum Mechanics even though you’re from the Chemistry Department. The aim should be academics accompanied with practical models for the eye to see and the mind to grasp. Multimedia, samples, demonstrations within the classroom walls are supportive to an interesting lecture. It is these tools of insight that differentiate between the walls of a classroom and those of a well; between intellectually rewarding conditions and those impeding creativity. The CGPA System Relative scores and grading have often led to polarized opinions when discussed in any educational sphere and has become a recent cause of hue and cry in DTU. The most prevalent argument in its favour is the disadvantage that absolute percentage offers to a student when he/she applies to a foreign university for higher education. There is no universal formula for conversion of a percentage score to a grade point and it cannot be ascertained that the conversion will be fair and representative. Also, on a strictly empirical basis, it can be argued that some engineering branches are more scoring than others. A CGPA would also help create a level playing field. The counter arguments include reduction in incentive, as with any grading system and that many universities have their own assessment system and require just the percentage score. But, in the long run, it would offer more advantages than the preexisting percentage system which is not considered a true measure of one’s academic competence due to differences in course content and marking schemes between branches and even universities. Social Responsibility Understanding one’s social responsibility might not be as important for some as developing other facilities, but if we don’t uphold our duty towards our institution, existing problems could escalate with troubling consequences. As you enter the university gates, you see an obvious change from the hustle and bustle of Bawanaland to the clean and organised lush streets of DTU. We have a beautiful campus and it’s up to us to maintain it. We must make use of the ample litterbins segregated into biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes which should be emptied at more regular intervals. We pride ourselves to be equipped with the latest innovations in the country and so, must bend more towards rainwater harvesting and resource recycling which can greatly
www.dtutimes.dce.edu COVER STORY 5 reduce our need to rely on commercial sources, as have the solar lighting panels placed on many streets in the campus. Turning off all lights, fans and air conditioners when leaving a room is not just a civil thing to do, but also necessary for energy conservation. A world class university is not just limited to academic, technological and extra-curricular advancements but also includes all-round development of each student as an individual. Inter-College Events DTU participates in various festivals and sports meets across the country, be it at BITS Pilani, IIT Kanpur and IIT Jodhpur, Delhi University and the other institutes in Delhi. Many a times, the college sports and cultural contingents return victorious, having made their place in the national circuit and established healthy relations with fellow institutes. However, organizing our own inter-college meets would give us an edge and let the name of DTU weigh more in the eyes of the country’s competitive education sector. Literary events such as debates, writing competitions etc should also be focused on. As with other colleges, we must build a stronger cultural base along with the pre-existing emphasis on academics. at home,” and it’s not the class of the company that matters as long as it has something to contribute. The Student Attitude When we look at the current generation of students in India, a lack of passion in their field of choice is daunting. It is very true that our preferred course is compromised when it comes to choosing a better college. However, it’s not the end of the road; there are a trillion areas to explore out of which some specific avenue is bound to fascinate you. In present times, a lot of focus is put on developing a strong CV rather than building a character with varied interests and a strong skill set. This HAS to change. It’s better to be a person with “diverse skills” than being a robot with “specialized abilities”. Not only because most CVs are not the most honest reflection of quality of work but also because recruiters look for an overall personality. Don’t do community service just because it’ll look good; do it with a sense of purpose greater than a piece of documentation. Be driven towards procuring knowledge in all forms that enriches your personal skill set. Focus on that to better yourself rather than just your prospects of landing a job. ones. Internships in industries relevant to the proposed thesis of a research scholar must be incorporated in the post-graduate curriculum. The fervour to create, to make something happen in a competitive yet celebratory manner, lasts only as long as college life does. Most of us come from schools which didn’t provide such exposure and opportunities, and rest assured, corporate life will not either. It’s only these four years where we have the time and energy to experience the madness of running around on the penultimate day, working as a team, trying to make everything fall into place. The adrenaline rush, the butterflies in the stomach before going on stage, representing our college or group is truly inexpressible. Any scientific community is best known by its innovations and publications, University-Industry Collaboration DTU has signed MoUs with government organizations such as INMAS (DRDO) and DMRC, as well as private companies like Samsung India Electronics Ltd. This step towards “University-Industry Partnership” instils our faith in our reputed university but there is a need to spread its wings and reach out to wider avenues. For example, DTU is located in Bawana - a hub of plastic industries - and could take advantage of the sprawling plastic manufacturing units. This could provide the perfect opportunity for students from the PSCT Department to witness their textbook knowledge come to life. As the saying goes, “Service begins Post Graduate Requirements In its quest to become a premier institution not only in academics but also research, DTU has been introducing new post-graduate courses which are relevant, both to the Society as well as the Industry, but without a corresponding increase in resources. Our library has a rich collection of books and journals from various reputed publishers. But, many of these journals can be accessed only on the University intranet as the access is IP based. It would be helpful if the library could be made accessible 24X7 via a username and password, as is the case with some reputed universities. Accommodation is yet another problem for research scholars. As their work is more research-based rather than on lectures, there is no fixed time as to when they leave the lab. Imagine dragging yourself home after hours, all exhausted, only to return the next morning. Therefore, providing hostel accommodation for all research scholars is imperative. Internships have been incorporated in the curriculum of under-graduate courses, but not in the post-graduate and college is the best place to find like-minded people to collaborate on projects, be it tech or non-tech. But what most of us also have is a lack of initiative and respect for these activities. We are too engrossed in either oblivion or apathy. We do not care to explore, to put in that extra hour, to make a real personal contribution, despite the fact that this brings invaluable laurels and prestige to the institution and helps paint its name on a larger canvas. This attitude is not universal, for we regularly hear about our fellow students participating in and winning all kinds of competitions, getting invited to summits and other universities to showcase their innovations, getting their research papers published in noted journals and sometimes even representing India abroad; the possibilities are endless. All it takes is initiative; to enquire, to perspire. After all, with all our collective talents and aspirations, eight pages of a DTU Times edition shouldn’t suffice to cover all that we conquer.
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