Thimirthonam - Onam Celebrations 2024

Thimirthonam, the Onam celebration was held on 12th September 2024, was a day filled with excitement and joy. 

The program kicked off around 9:00 AM with the energetic beats of Chendamelam and Kaavadi Aattam at the college entrance. Nasik Dhol added to the festive atmosphere. 

All the FISATians were dressed beautifully in traditional attire, adding to the vibrant mood of the celebration.

We enjoyed a variety of group dance performances by students from different years and departments, which filled the air with happiness and excitement. 

The 4th-year B.Tech girls and boys, as well as the MBA and MCA students, gave performances that made everyone cheer. 

The Pookkalam competition was another highlight, and we're proud to say that the Civil Department won this year! They created a stunning Pookkalam that truly captured the essence and spirit of Onam. 

Traditional games like Vadamvali and Uriyadi were thrilling to watch and brought everyone together in a spirit of fun and friendly competition. 

The Kerala Sreeman and Malayali Manka competitions celebrated our culture, adding a special touch to the entire event and showcasing our heritage.

The celebrations continued with the fusion of Chendamelam and Nasik Dhol, which filled the entire campus with a lively and joyful vibe. 

The celebrations concluded around 1:30 PM, with the distribution of delicious payasam to everyone present. Thimirthonam was truly a day full of memories, laughter, and the true spirit of Onam!

For us FISAT Onam is not just a celebration, we stood together, performing, competing, and celebrating, it reminded us of all the past Onam celebrations that brought us closer as a family.

These are moments we will cherish forever. So to all future FISATians, make the most of these times - celebrate them with your heart, because these days will stay with you as a fond memories!

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Fathima Shafnas, S7 CEA

Happy Onam everyone!

As we celebrate the vibrant festival of Onam, we are reminded of the joy and camaraderie that this occasion brings to our campus. 

Just as the grand Pookalam is created, we cherish the lasting bonds and memories we have built together as part of the civil engineering family.

May this Onam fill your lives with happiness, prosperity, and success, much like the spirit of Mahabali’s reign of abundance and harmony. 

Let us continue to build stronger foundations in both our personal and professional lives, as we once did during our time in the department.

Wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous and joyful Onam!

BRIDGE-A-THON by ISTE

The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) FISAT chapter on our campus has gained new momentum after winning the Best Faculty Chapter Award for the year 2023. The student chapter of ISTE organised  a technical festival ARCANE 1.0 on 31 August 2024 at our campus.

As part of ARCANE 1.0, the department organised a bridge making competition using ice-cream sticks, Bridge-A-Thon. The task for the teams was to make a bridge that is aesthetically pleasing and can withstand maximum load! 

In this 2.5 hr competition, 10 teams participated, and was held in the material testing lab of our department. Each team had 4 members. It was fascinating to see students using their skills and ideas to come out with different designs. 

After the final testing, the team consisting of Ali Arzlan (S5CEA), Cyril Pius (S5CSA), Dinil (S5CSA) and Abin S(S5CSA) was judged as the winners.  The runner up team was Gayathri P (S5CEA), Anmariya Babu (S5CEA), Aleena Mariya Jojo (S5CEA) and Ann Tressa Joseph (S5CEA). 

The winners were awarded with a cash prize by faculty advisor of ISTE student chapter Ms, Soumay S Raj during the prize distribution ceremony held at Civil seminar hall on 4th September 2024. Dr. Jacob Thomas V, Principal, Dr. Mini P R, Vice Principal also attended the event. 

The faculty event coordinator was Dr. Asha Joseph (Associate Prof.) and student coordinators were Sona M S (S7 CEA), Amala Poly (S5 CEA), Amna Farhath (S3 CEA) and Diya Rose Peter (S3 CEA).  The judging panel was Dr.Jiji Antony (Professor & HoD), Dr. Asha Joseph (Associate Prof), and Ms. Neeraja Nair (Assistant Professor).

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Dr. Asha Joseph

Associate Prof.

Industrial Visit - Prime Group Prefabricated Steel Structure Manufacturing Unit, Kanjikode

The Department arranged an Industrial visit for selected students to Prefabricated Steel Structure Manufacturing Unit of the Prime Group located at KINFRA Integrated Industrial & Textile Park located at Kanjikode, Palakkad on 27 August 2024. Thirty six students from all semesters accompanied by two faculty members, Dr. Asha Joseph and Mr. Sreerath, joined the visit. The team started around 8:00AM in the morning from campus and after a brief tea break in between, reached the facility by 11:30AM.

The visiting group was welcomed and subsequently divided into two batches. This batching was to ensure a comprehensive learning experience for the students and to ensure the safety of the students, as the manufacturing unit operates within a potentially hazardous environment. 

The first batch participated in a theoretical session where they were introduced to the core
concepts and methodologies behind pre engineered steel structure manufacturing. Meanwhile, the second batch was escorted through the manufacturing unit to observe the production processes firsthand. Each session lasted around 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which they were provided with detailed explanations and demonstrations. 

The students were able to see the different  stages of the manufacturing process, including the cutting of steel plates using CNC automatic multi-head cutting machines, hole punching with advanced laminating machines, and the subsequent assembly of steel components into desired sections. The students also had the opportunity to witness the specialised machinery used in these processes, gaining valuable insights into the operational aspects of the facility.

After the sessions and a lunch in between, the students and faculty members reached back the campus at 5:30 PM.

Throughout the visit, the students were collectively active and engaged, demonstrating a strong interest in the various aspects of the manufacturing processes. They thoroughly enjoyed the trip, which provided them with invaluable insights into the production of prefabricated steel structures, enhancing their understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications.

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Dr. Asha Joseph

Associate Professor, CE

Civil House - Thank you Hredya!

The department was honoured to have Hredya E M, 2015-19 batch, as the speaker for the Alumni Interaction program, Civil House on 31 August 2024. Hredya is currently working as the Senior Project Coordinator ,Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP),Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. She joined the program online.

A proud FISAT graduate of 2015-2019 batch, Hredya walked the students through her career path, starting with her brief time at Federal Bank during 2020. She then pursued her master’s degree in structural engineering at the University of Windsor, Canada, Following her graduation, she took on a role as a Junior Construction Inspector at McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineering. In 2022, she joined GIP as a Project Coordinator, working on a highway widening and bridge project. In April 2024, she was promoted as Senior Project Coordinator, now handling a post-tension bridge project.

Hredya opened up about the challenges she faced in pursuing her career abroad. She spoke about the obstacles she encountered while transitioning to a new country, pursuing higher education, and securing work opportunities. She shared valuable insights on overcoming these hurdles, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and networking. 

Her advice on how to successfully navigate a career abroad resonated with the students, as she discussed everything from academic choices to obtaining work permits and thriving in a new environment.

The students were deeply inspired by her story, which sparked thoughtful discussions and questions. The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks from Sahithya of S7CEB, expressing gratitude for Hredya’s valuable insights and the opportunity for students to learn from her experiences.