The main objective of this project is “Bringing
together technical knowledge from the learned and application of this knowledge
in rural areas”. With the guidance of
IEEE-Student Branch co-ordinator Prof.A.Darwin Jose Raju and IEEE- Student
Branch counselor Prof.C.John
Mosses and WIE faculty Prof.Subitha, the
affinity group had its meeting regarding the project for 2 times. During the
same we had discussions regarding the events to be held and respective persons
to organize the tasks were chosen and hence members were splitted into groups
for each class. Totally there were 7 groups.
Explaining the functioning of Windmill to cute kids
As planned we reached St.Josephs Middle school
on13th march 2013.Around 35 members reached the school from our Student Branch
along with the faculties at about 9:30am. About 120 children were studying in
the school. Each group went to their respective classes to start the
competitions. Students welcomed us with great enthusiasm and also participated
actively. Competitions like filling the
bottle, drawing, singing, elocution, musical chair and some more spot events
were conducted for the respective classes. Winner and the 1st runner
up were chosen from each event.
Also we
had a science project done by our college students for those children. The main
objective of the exhibition was that the children will extract better knowledge
at science, plus they'll gain or practice several other scientific skills. We
were granted fund for rainbow project from IEEE Madras Section. We bought pen,
chocolates and toys for those children from the same and gifted them.