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“Embers'23” - National level Embeddathon and Project Exhibition
May 7, 2023 - May 8, 2023
Embers23, a national level Embeddathon and Project Exhibition, was organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in association with Embed Club and IEEE PACE. The two-day event took place on 7th & 8th May, 2023 at P. A. College of Engineering campus. The event aimed to provide a platform for students to showcase their technical skills, solve real-world problems, and foster innovation in the domains of embedded systems and software projects.
Embeddathon - Day 1: The event commenced with a formal function, where Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal-PACE, inaugurated the event, followed by an address by the Vice Principal. The Embeddathon, the flagship event of Embers23, began on the first day. Students participated individually or in teams of up to four members. They selected one of the designated domains - Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Environment, or Home Automation - to develop their projects. The teams worked diligently from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, utilizing their creativity and technical expertise to transform their ideas into tangible prototypes. The participants were encouraged to think innovatively and solve real-world problems using embedded systems.
Project Exhibition - Day 2: On the second day, the Project Exhibition took place, where participants presented their software and embedded systems projects. The teams had the opportunity to showcase their projects and demonstrate their working prototypes before industry professionals, alumni members of the Embed Club, and the judges. The projects were evaluated based on innovation, design, efficiency, and relevance to practical needs. The Project Exhibition provided a platform for students to demonstrate their technical skills and highlight their ability to solve real-world problems through software and embedded systems.
The event concluded with a valedictory program on the second day. Dr. Syed Ameen, Dean, Director-MBA, and Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal-PACE, graced the occasion with their presence. They appreciated the efforts and achievements of the participants, delivering motivating speeches. Industry professionals and alumni members of the Embed Club reviewed the projects showcased at the Project Exhibition, and the winners were announced during the valedictory program.
The winning teams from VCET Puttur in the Embed category and SDMIT, Ujire in the Software category were awarded prizes for their exceptional projects. The valedictory program served as a platform to recognize the outstanding projects and contributions made by the participants.
Embers23 provided a remarkable platform for students to showcase their technical skills, foster innovation, and solve real-world problems. The Embeddathon and Project Exhibition witnessed enthusiastic participation from teams across Karnataka. The event successfully achieved its goal of encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and technical excellence in the domains of embedded systems and software projects. The efforts of the coordinators, faculty members and members of the Embed Club and IEEE PACE SB contributed to the events success. Embers23 proved to be an enriching experience for all the participants, inspiring them to continue their pursuit of excellence in the field of computer science and engineering and related departments. Faculty Coordinators of the event were Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman and Prof Saifuddin. Jouhar Ali K V and Imad Khan were student coordinators of Embers23.
