A report on

2-week ISTE Workshop

On

Introduction to Research Methodologies

Under the

National Mission on Education through ICT

(MHRD, Govt. of India)

25th June - 4th July 2012

Organized by

Pillai’s Institute of Information Technology, Engineering,

Media Studies and Reaserach

New Panvel, Navi Mumbai 410206

Considering the importance of research on the progress of the society, MHRD have taken

lot of initiative through National Mission on Education. One of such important initiative was

taken by MHRD to enhance the research skills of our faculty colleagues in Engineering and

Science Subjects. A two week mega workshop was conducted by IIT Bombay on “Introduction

to Research Methodology” at about 200 Remote Centers across the country.

We are glad to know that our Pillai’s Institute of Information Technology, Engineering,

media Studies and Research (PIIT) has fulfilled all the conditions of MHRD to become one of

important remote centre in the Navi Mumbai region. Around 92 participants have registered for

the workshop. Out of which around 60% of participants were from other institute.

The workshop covered many important topic related to research; such as Productive

Thinking Skills, Scientific Method and Experimentation Skills, Communication Skills – Written

and Oral Management of research – time management, stress management, professional ethics

etc. All the topics were delivered by the prominent professors of different IITs. The courses were

consisting of lectures and several interactive sessions. There were tutorials and practical sessions

wherein participants were get an opportunity to apply the research methodologies and skills

discussed, to address research problems. Participants have worked on several exercises

individually and in teams.

A fund of Rs. 2.5 lac has received from IIT Bombay to conduct the workshop. The fund

has been used for Registration kits for all the participants, printing, and photocopy, food

(Breakfast, Lunch and High tea) and in honorarium.

It was great challenge for the organizer to conduct such mega event for two week. One of

the major challenges for the organizer to maintain the time schedule since it was a live

telecasting programmed. Moreover, the monsoon in Mumbai has added to the trouble. In spite of

all the facts, the workshop ended with great success and all the participants and organizers have

enjoyed the workshop.

The charm of the workshop has enriched by the presence of our CEO Dr Vasudevan

Pillai, Chairman Dr Priyam Pillai, and Registrar Mr. Kumaran at valedictory function. On their

speech they have appreciated such workshop and also encourage the organizer to organize such

workshop in the future. Ultimately, the workshop was ended with a nice photo session.

Organizing committee: 1. RC Coordinator: Prof. Sandeep M Joshi; 2. Workshop Coordinator:

Prof. Ashoke Patole; 3. Technical Assistant: Dr Dipti Patil & Dr Biswajit Panda

Participants enjoying the lectures of the speakers through live telecast

Valedictory function of the Workshop