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IGS-CET STUDENTS CHAPTER
IGS student chapter charter
The Indian National Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering established in 1948. In 1970 the name Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) was adopted. The society is affiliated to International Society from its inception. The First chapter in Kerala was formed in the year 2009. To promote closer interaction amongst geotechnical engineers spread all over the country, local chapters of the Society were introduced in 1968. IGS Thiruvananthapuram chapter is functioning under the leadership of chairman Dr. Krishnan Balan and Hon. Secretary Dr. N. Unnikrishnan. In order to motivate students to give exposure to careers and opportunities in this area and also develop leadership skills among students which will help them in their career. Student chapters provide an opportunity for Bachelor Degree students of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year in Civil Engineering and Master's Degree students of Geotechnical Engineering program. Activities such as seminars/workshops/lectures conducted by student chapters under the guidance of faculty coordinators from the Institutions/colleges and the members of local chapters will significantly help the student community. Thus students' chapters under IGS Thiruvananthapuram have been inaugurated officially on the 2nd Biennial Commemorative lecture in memory of Prof. T.S. Ramanatha Ayyar on 17.02.2018.
The IGS-CET students chapter has the following key personnel:
- Dr. Bindu J - Mentor
- Dr. Sheela Evangeline Y - Mentor
- Mr. Manu K. Sajan - President
- Mr. Jibin Paily - Vice-president
- Mr. Zoheb Faisal - Secretary
- Ms. Keerthi Kiron - Treasurer
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