Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Training on "Blogging for Information Services"


Mr Sainul Abideen P, Librarian IIITMK gave training on "Blogging for Information Services" to the Library Staff of the Kerala State Legislative Assembly, Thiruvananthapuram on 20th Aug 2009. This training gave hands on experience on developing Blogs for providing Library and information services. Training was organized by the Training Division of the Legislative Assembly.

Thought for the Week


"The quality of a man’s life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor."

- -Vincent Lombardi

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Video on Database Management System Lecture 1



Video on Database Management System Lecture 1 by Prof.D.Janakiram, Department of Computer Science & Engineering ,IIT Madras

Courtesy:
http://nptel.iitm.ac.in

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Thought for the Week


"In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity."

--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Monday, August 17, 2009

New Video

Following Videos are recently added to the 'Mu-Dil' Multimedia Digital Library Videos can be accessed from IIITMK LAN.

  1. Two Day Joint Academies Lecture Workshop on Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Sciences: Modeling in Analytical Chemistry by Dr S. Achari,CUSAT

Abstract

Discusses about the basics of modeling for analytical chemist and chemical engineers – which is a part of newly emerging subject Environmental Modeling. It gives a clear picture about how chemistry is related to nature, also discusses mathematics’ relation with all matter and application of mathematical principles in forecasting or predicting the natural hazards/calamities. This session also discusses the relevance and quality of Mathematical models, advantages of modeling by digital simulation, defines chemical process, etc. This video also demonstrates application of a digital simulation software.

2. First Open Access Day Meet: Trivandrum Science City Concept by Dr.MS Gopinathan

Abstract

Discusses briefly about open access publishing, lists some of the leading open access journals in science, and difference between paid and open access journals. Discussed the concept of Trivandrum Science City as it is implemented in Chennai, it's need, coverage and procedure to set this concept etc. Also discusses about the importance of interaction between like minded people having different background to materialised such an initiative.


3. Examining the Colorful Wings of the Mysterious Butterflies of the Soul - a Numerical Exercise
Speaker :Asha Gopinathan, Neuroscientist


Abstract

Discuss about Dendrites, which are extensions of neurons. It gives a brief introduction to dendrites- their function, relevance and recordings, and then looks at how voltage changes in dendrites can be modeled. Lastly, It describes a technique she developed in collaboration with one of her colleague in IISc, Bangalore that can model the spatiotemporal change in voltage with better spatial resolution. It ends with a few results and some discussion about future directions in the work.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Librarian re-elected to Executive Committee of KLA

Mr. Sainul Abideen P, Librarian of the Institute has been re-elected to the Executive Committee of the Kerala Library Association (KLA) for the period 2009-2011. KLA is one of the prominent professional bodies in library & information science field. His election was held on 19th July 2009 at 38th Annual General Body Meeting of the Association held at it's Head office in Thiruvananthapuram. He has been in KLA Executive Committee since 2007.