Expert guidance meet  on Vision Transformers Application to  Computer Vision 

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February 21 , 2025

The FOSS Club, MITS successfully organized an expert guidance meet on  Vision Transformers Application to Computer Vision by Dr. Deepak Mishra from IIST on 21st February 2025. The session provided valuable insights into AI-driven image processing and its real-world applications.

FOSS-HACK 4.0

Date: 27th and 28th of July 2024 

The fourth edition of FOSS Hack was successfully held over two days on 27th and 28th of July 2024 at the Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science. This hybrid hackathon was dedicated to promoting Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS), bringing together developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects while fostering a spirit of community and open-source collaboration. FOSS Hack 2024 was an enriching experience for all participants, reinforcing the importance of free and open-source software in today’s technological landscape. The event saw the enthusiastic involvement of 19 external groups from various institutions, adding diversity to the competition and fostering a wider exchange of ideas and skills. The event successfully brought together a vibrant community passionate about contributing to the open-source movement, marking another successful chapter in the FOSS Hack series.

Objectives

The primary objectives of FOSS Hack 2024 were to:

• Encourage participation in the development and promotion of free and open-source software.
• Provide a platform for participants to showcase their skills, learn from each other, and work on real-world projects.
• Foster collaboration between various community partners and stakeholders in the tech industry.

Event Highlights

• Hybrid Format: Participants joined both in person at MITS and virtually, which allowed for a broader reach and inclusive participation.
• External Participation: The event saw the enthusiastic involvement of 19 external groups from various institutions, adding diversity to the competition and fostering a wider exchange of ideas and skills.
• Workshops and Talks: The event featured expert-led workshops and talks on various topics related to FOSS, helping participants enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Networking Opportunities: Attendees had the chance to connect with industry professionals, fellow developers, and community leaders, fostering collaborations and partnerships.

Expert guidance meet on research and computer vision

Date: 5th October 2024

A Faculty Development Program (FDP) on research and computer vision by Dr. Deepak Mishra, professor, Dept. of Avionics at Indian Institute of space science and Technology, was conducted by FOSS MITS on 5th October 2024. It focussed on enhancing faculty knowledge through theoretical exploration. It covered fundamental topics like image processing, object detection, and pattern recognition. Participants are introduced to the latest advancements in computer vision, including autonomous vehicles and medical imaging. The FDP emphasizes the importance of research in driving innovation in these fields. The focus is on understanding applications and methodologies in the context of academic research. Faculty are encouraged to engage in research projects, collaborate with industry, and publish their findings. The goal is to foster a research-driven mindset that they can pass on to their students.

Hands on session on real life benefits and usage of Linux

Date: 8th November 2023

The FOSS Club of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) successfully organized a hands-on session on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) tools for students interested in learning about open-source technologies. The session was held on November 8th, 2023, and aimed to familiarize students with various FOSS tools that can be used in software development, collaboration, and problem-solving. 

The primary objectives of the session were:

• To introduce students to the world of Free and Open Source Software.
• To provide hands-on experience with commonly used FOSS tools.
• To encourage the adoption of open-source practices and methodologies among students.
• To create a collaborative learning environment where students can share knowledge and ideas.

The session was led by Mr. Advaith Narayanan, the Deputy Chief FOSS Ambassador of the FOSS Club at MITS (2021-2025 batch, CSE). Mr. Narayanan has been an active advocate for open-source technologies and has played a significant role in promoting FOSS within the academic community. His expertise and passion for FOSS tools made the session engaging and educational for all participants.

Event Highlights

• Introduction to FOSS Tools: Mr. Advaith Narayanan started the session with a brief introduction to the concept of Free and Open Source Software, highlighting its benefits, the philosophy behind it, and its impact on the tech industry.
• Hands-on Experience: The participants were given a practical demonstration of various FOSS tools, including software for version control, project management, coding, and debugging. The focus was on popular tools like Git, GitHub, and other collaborative platforms.
• Interactive Learning: Students had the opportunity to explore these tools in a collaborative environment. They engaged in real-time exercises, allowing them to understand the practical applications of these tools in real-world scenarios.
• Q&A Session: The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment where students could ask questions and seek guidance on using FOSS tools effectively. Mr. Narayanan provided valuable insights and tips on how to leverage these tools for academic and professional growth.

Workshop on good development practices and how to learn them

Date: 30th January 2024

The FOSS Club of MITS organized a workshop on “Good Development Practices and How to Learn Them” on 30th January 2024. The session, led by Mr. Advaith Narayanan from S6 CSE B, focused on advanced development practices and project management skills essential for modern software development. The workshop aimed to familiarize participants with best practices in software development, emphasizing quality, collaboration, and efficiency. It also provided guidance on how to acquire and hone these skills through self-learning and team projects. The 40 attendees appreciated Mr. Advaith Narayanan’s practical approach and his ability to simplify complex topics. Many found the workshop inspiring and expressed interest in adopting the practices discussed in their future projects.

Key Topics Covered

1. Introduction to Good Development Practices
   • Importance of clean code and code readability.
   • Adherence to coding standards and conventions.
2. Version Control and Collaboration
   • Overview of Git and GitHub for version control.
   • Managing branches, resolving conflicts, and collaborating effectively.
3. Testing and Debugging
   • Writing unit tests and integration tests.
   • Strategies for debugging complex codebases.
4. Project Management Skills
   • Agile methodology and its significance.
   • Tools for task tracking and team communication, such as Jira and Slack.
5. Learning Advanced Practices
   • Resources for staying updated with industry trends.
   • Participating in open-source projects and hackathons.

Interactive Sessions

Participants engaged in hands-on exercises, including:

• Setting up Git repositories and performing version control operations.
• Writing sample test cases and debugging small programs.
• Brainstorming real-world scenarios and their solutions using Agile principles.

Workshop on React- Hands

Date: 3rd February 2024

The FOSS Club of MITS successfully conducted a hands-on workshop on React in collaboration with Thoughtworks, a renowned global tech consultancy, on 3rd February 2024. This workshop aimed to equip 40 pre-final year students with practical knowledge and skills in React, one of the most popular JavaScript libraries for building user interfaces. The session provided a deep dive into the fundamentals of React and included practical exercises designed to enhance the participants’ understanding of the library. Thoughtworks’ expertise added immense value to the learning experience, ensuring students gained insights into industry best practices. The workshop emphasized hands-on learning, with all 40 participants actively coding alongside the instructors. The collaborative atmosphere encouraged questions and discussions, ensuring students grasped the core concepts effectively.

Key Topics Covered

1. Introduction to React
   • Overview of React and its importance in modern web development.
   • Key features such as JSX, components, and state management.
2. Building a React Application
   • Setting up the development environment with Node.js and npm.
   • Creating components and managing props and state.
   • Hands-on exercises to build a simple React application.
3. Advanced Topics
   • React Hooks and lifecycle methods.
   • Routing with React Router.
   • Integration with REST APIs.
4. Best Practices
   • Writing reusable components.
   • Performance optimization techniques.
   • Real-world project scenarios.

Talk on Open-Source Cyber Security Tools

Date: 3rd April 2024

MITS FOSS conducted a technical talk on cyber security and the open-source tools that are shaping the industry for interested students on 3rd April, 2024. The resource person for the session was Mr. Ragesh K (S2 Mtech Cyber), an expert from the MITS FOSS Core Team. This hands-on event provided a valuable opportunity for participants to enhance their careers in software development. 

         This event introduced the following tools:

           Network Security Tools

• Wireshark: Network protocol analyzer for capturing and analyzing network traffic.
• Snort: Intrusion detection and prevention system for real-time traffic analysis.

          Vulnerability Assessment

• OpenVAS: Full-featured vulnerability scanner for identifying security issues in network devices.
• Nmap: Network scanning tool for discovering hosts and services on a network.

Penetration Testing

• Metasploit Framework: Penetration testing tool for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.
• Kali Linux: Linux distribution with a wide range of pre-installed tools for penetration testing and digital forensics.

Technical talk on  Introduction to Open Street Maps and Mapping party

Date: 8th April 2024

MITS FOSS in association with ETERNIA of Civil Department organized a Mapping Party, an initiative to map the Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) campus on the OpenStreetMap (OSM) platform on 8th April, 2024. 

The session was handled by Mr. Vishnu Mohan, OSM Kerala Contributor. The event created a comprehensive and accurate digital map that enhances the visibility and accessibility of the college while contributing to the global mapping community. This project involves systematic data collection, detailed mapping, thorough verification, and integration into the OSM database. 

<color= red> Tech Quest: A Technical Quiz Organized by the FOSS Club

<color= red>Date: 1st July 2022 – 2nd July 2022

The FOSS Club successfully conducted a technical quiz, “Tech Quest,” as the preliminary round for the larger TechQuest event. The event saw enthusiastic participation, reflecting the students’ keen interest in technical and collaborative learning. The quiz aimed to challenge participants’ technical knowledge, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Participation Details:

• Total Teams Registered: 39 teams
• Team Composition: Each team consisted of four members
• Teams Participated: 31 teams
• Total Attendees: 124 participants

Event Schedule:

• Day 1: Preliminary round of the technical quiz held on 1st July 2022.
• Day 2: Follow-up activities and announcements on 2nd July 2022.

Highlights:

• The event was designed to foster a competitive yet collaborative environment for students.
• Questions were curated to cover a wide range of technical topics, ensuring a comprehensive test of the participants’ knowledge.
• The quiz also served as a platform for networking and knowledge sharing among students with shared interests.

<color= red>Webinar on Blockchain Technology

<color= red>Date: 20th September 2022

The FOSS Club of MITS successfully organized a webinar on Blockchain Technology on 20th September 2022. The event was aimed at providing participants with a deeper understanding of blockchain fundamentals, its applications, and its transformative potential across various industries. The session was led by Professor Jubilant Jacob from Saintgits College of Engineering, a distinguished academic with expertise in blockchain and related technologies. His deep knowledge and engaging teaching style made the session highly informative and interactive. The webinar attracted 100 participants, including students, faculty members, and technology enthusiasts. Their active involvement and positive feedback reflected the session’s success.

Session Highlights

1. Introduction to Blockchain
   • Definition and core concepts.
   • Key features like decentralization, transparency, and immutability.
2. Applications of Blockchain
   • Financial services (cryptocurrencies, smart contracts).
   • Supply chain management.
   • Emerging uses in healthcare and voting systems.
3. Technical Insights
   • Blockchain structure and cryptographic techniques.
   • Consensus algorithms such as Proof of Work and Proof of Stake.
4. Future Trends
   • Blockchain scalability solutions.
   • Integration with IoT and AI technologies.

<color= red>Workshop on Robotics

<color= red>Date: 21st and 22nd December 2022

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science, organized a two-day workshop on Robotics on 21st and 22nd December 2022. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Arun Kant A Jose, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). This hands-on session aimed to provide participants with practical knowledge of robotics, focusing on Robot Operating System (ROS) essentials, sensor and actuator interfacing, and intelligent systems. A total of 64 students, divided into 16 batches, participated in the workshop. Students from various departments enthusiastically engaged in learning and implementing robotic systems through structured experiments and exercises. The workshop provided a strong foundation in both theoretical concepts and practical implementations in robotics. Participants learned to assemble mobile robots, interface sensors and actuators, and program intelligent systems using ROS.

Workshop Structure

Part 1: ROS Essentials

The session introduced the participants to the fundamentals of ROS, including installation, configuration, and its tools. Topics covered included:

• Installing and Configuring ROS Environment (ROS Kinetic/Melodic and compatible versions).
• Familiarisation with ROS Concepts – Master, nodes, topics, messages, services, parameters, and actions.
• Introduction to ROS Tools – Gazebo, MoveIt, and RViz.
• Creating Workspace and Package in ROS.

Part 2: Experiments on Sensor and Actuator Interfacing

Participants explored hands-on activities focusing on Arduino and sensor/actuator integration, including:

1. Familiarisation with Arduino IDE and interfacing components (LED, LCD, Serial Monitor).
2. Interfacing IR and ultrasonic sensors with Arduino.
3. Speed and direction control of DC motors using Arduino.
4. Angle of rotation control using servo motors.
5. Calibration of sensors (Sonar and IR sensors) and obtaining calibration curves.
6. Mobile robot assembly.
7. Networking with Arduino: GSM and Bluetooth.

Part 3: Intelligent Systems

The final part introduced participants to advanced topics in robotics and intelligent systems, including:

1. Writing simple publisher and subscriber nodes, services, and clients in ROS (Python/C++).
2. Recording and playing back data, and reading messages from bag files.
3. Localization of a mobile robot using LIDAR.
4. Interfacing touch sensors and implementing feedback systems.
5. Building a line-following robot using IR sensors.
6. Implementing obstacle avoidance for mobile robots.
7. Object detection using a standard algorithm.
8. Navigation simulation using TurtleBot and ROS.

<color= red>Three-day hands-on workshop on Embedded Intelligence with Jetson Nano

<color= red>Date: 26th April to 28th April 2023

The Computational Intelligence Club of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI&DS) Department at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science, successfully organized a three-day hands-on workshop titled “Embedded Intelligence with Jetson Nano” from 26th April to 28th April 2023. The workshop was conducted in association with the IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF) and the FOSS Club in the Hinton Lab of the AI&DS Department. The workshop aimed to familiarize participants with the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, and Deep Learning using the Jetson Nano platform. It focused on hands-on training to equip students with the practical knowledge required to develop and optimize AI models for embedded systems. 

The sessions were led by Mr. Lomin Joy, Project Engineer in Embedded Systems (IPTIF), IIT Palakkad. The workshop was coordinated by S. Abhijith and Mr. Gokul S Babu, who served as the student in-charges, ensuring smooth execution of the event.

The event saw overwhelming participation, with 250 students from various departments. To ensure effective engagement, the participants were divided into three batches:

• Batch 1: 83 students
• Batch 2: 83 students
• Batch 3: 84 students

The workshop was conducted over three days, with three sessions per day for each batch:

Day 1: 26th April 2023

The workshop commenced with an official inauguration ceremony, graced by the presence of Dr. Sumam Mary Idikkula, Head of the AI&DS Department. Following the inauguration, the sessions began:

• Session 1: Introduction to Embedded Systems and the Jetson Nano platform.
• Subsequent sessions on the first day provided hands-on training in image classification and object detection.

Day 2: 27th April 2023

The same sessions were conducted for the second batch of 83 students, focusing on practical projects using Jetson Nano.

Day 3: 28th April 2023

The final batch of 84 students underwent the same rigorous training, completing hands-on projects and learning model optimization techniques for embedded systems.

An Expert talk on “Digital Transformation Opportunities and Challenges”

Date: 26th February 2022

An expert talk on the topic “Digital Transformation Opportunities and Challenges” was conducted by MITS FOSS on 26th February 2022. Mr. Sudheer M, Practice Director and Global Head in Mobile Apps Quality Engineering and also the Startup Partner of Wipro Ventures was the resource person who gave insightful information and awareness on digital transformation which had a duration of an hour. The session covered various aspects such as how digital transformation has affected the people, the industry and also how to step into this field. He was very kind, knowledged and patient enough to clarify each and every query asked to him with utmost sincerity. The session was attended by approximately 50 students of MITS.

An Interactive session on “The Scope of FOSS in Projects”

Date: 6th November 2021

An interactive session on “The Scope of FOSS in Projects” was conducted for all students of MITS, primarily focused on 4th year students to share with them the tips and tricks useful for a successful IT career using FOSS. The talk was also beneficial for academic projects. The resource person for the event was Mr. Basil Skaria, Specialist Programmer at Infosys Limited and alumni of MITS. The session had an enthusiastic response and also gained a lot from the session. More than 45 students participated in the event and their feedback was very positive.

An Interaction with Industrial Experts

Date: 29th May 2021

An interactive session was organized for all students of MITS to clear their doubts and concerns about cracking a good career for their future. The resource persons for the event was Mr Adarsh Antony, Software Engineering Manager & Technical Lead, Cisco and Mr.Ravikumar, Software Engineer, Google. The session was a success with many questions of the students were answered with utmost clarity. More than 80 students participated in the event and their feedback was very positive.

An orientation session about FOSS Club for first-year students

Date: 22nd May 2021

An orientation session was conducted for first-year students of MITS giving a brief introduction to various clubs of the CSE Department. The session was given by Arihant Hirawat of S8 CSE, Riya Sara Mathew and Kevin Regi of S6 CSE. The session was really helpful for the attendees to get a better understanding of FOSS, ICFOSS and FOSS Club MITS. More than 90 students participated in the orientation session and they found it very helpful.

An Interactive session on “Into the World of AI”

Date: 1st May 2021

An Interactive session on “Into the World of AI” was organized for the students of MITS on 01/05/2021. This session aimed to provide an introduction to Artificial Intelligence. The resource person for the day was Mr Karthik K, Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Innovation Incubator Advisory. The session was conducted successfully with great enthusiasm and participation. Around 75 students of MITS attended the session. It was an hour session held in Google Meet Platform and certificates were also given to all active participants.

Webinar on ‘Demystifying AI and ML’

Date: 31st October 2020

A webinar on ”Demystifying AI & ML” was organized for the students of MITS on 31/10/2020.The webinar covered the basics of AI, Deep Learning and ML along with a hands-on session. The resource person for the day was Mr. Amal Roy, Dean of School of AI, Kollam.

The session was given with great feedback from the students and around 60 students of MITS attended the session. It was a 3 hour interactive session held in Google Meet Platform with active participation from the students. Certificates were given to all participants.

FOSSART 2020

Date: 9th October 2020

FOSS ART 2020 was conducted by FOSS Club MITS on 9/10/2020.It was a competition held virtually via social media platforms, especially for art lovers to create their artwork using Free and Open Source Software.  The entries were to be submitted by 17th October 2020. The competition was conducted successfully and the First Prize Winner is Ms. Emalda Maria Wilson (S5 CSE) and the Second Prize Winner is Ms. Karol Sabu (S5 ECE).  The artworks submitted were created using  open source softwares such as Photopea, GIMP, etc.

Craquem 2020

Date: 29th January 2020

Craquem 2020 was conducted by FOSS club on 29/01/2020.It was a quiz competition for S4 and S6 students.The quiz was on latest technologies in the computing field and about free and open source softwares. 

Expert talk on Computer Security

Date: 19th February 2020

A talk on ”Computer Security” was conducted for the students and faculty of Department of CSE on 19/02/2020.The resource person for the day was Dr Varghese Paul, P G Professor and Research Supervisor, CSE Department RSET.

Inauguration of Official website of MITSFOSS

Date: 28th February 2019

MITS FOSS club organized its official website launch on 28th February 2019. The event was launched by Dr.Anand Hareendran, HOD CSE department.

Expert talk on Node JS

Date: 28th February 2019

A talk on” Node JS ” was conducted for the students and faculty of Department Of CSE on 28/02/2019.The resource person for the day was Mr.Mahalingam P.R, Assistant professor ,CSE.

FOSSART 2K19

Date: 23rd March 2019

FOSSART 2K19 was conducted by MITS FOSS on 23/3/2019. It was a Competition for designing posters using free and open source softwares.

Workshop on opportunistic network environment simulator

Date: 29th April 2019

A one day workshop on session on O. N. E was organized and conducted by  MITS FOSS club on 29/4/2019 for third year students of computer science and engineering . The resource person of the day was Dr. Sobin C C ,Associate professor, MES college of engineering .

Git and Github Workshop

Date: 28th March 2019

A Workshop was organized on teaching the basics of Version Control Systems like Git for the students on 28/03/2019. Session was taken by Mr. Rafsal Rahim

Technical Talks as part of Zest 2k19

Talks on various topics was taken as part of the annual event of Department, Zest.

Javascript Internals, Clang and GDB

Date: 2nd February 2018

A talk on ‘Javascript internals’ was conducted for the students and faculty of Department of CSE on 2/2/2018. Session was taken by Aswin A.V. and Vimal P Viswan, S6 CSE. Event started at 1PM in Project lab. Next session was on Clang, taken by Liya Yohannan and Sara of S6 CSE. A special session on GDB was also conducted for the students of 2017-2021 CSE batch.

Linux War

Date: 5th March 2018

Linux war, a Free and Open Source Software oriented competition was organized in March 2018, by Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Program committee comprised of Asst. Prof. Sneha S., Asst. Prof. Fasila K.A(faculty coordinators) and student volunteers from S8 CSE. The event was planned as an extended hour activity and was open to students from all departments of MITS. Winners were offered a cash prize of Rs.2500. The event got 40 registrations. Details of 3 rounds of the competition are given below.

Round 1 : FOSS QUIZ

The technical quiz was divided into 3 rounds based on questions from FOSS related topics. Students were divided into 20 teams of 2 members each. 2 sessions were conducted for 10 teams at a time. First round was ‘technical’ round, where each team got a chance to select the correct answer from the multiple choice answers within the stipulated time. Second round was named ‘Picture round’ in which pictures of scientists as well as FOSS related logos were displayed. Third was ‘Abbreviations’ round. No choices were given in 2nd and 3rd rounds.

The ‘FOSS QUIZ’ session was conducted from 4:30 PM to 6PM on 05-03-2018. The event had an enthusiastic involvement from all the participants. Audience questions and prizes were also provided which kept the environment lively. 20 students were shortlisted for the next round.

Round 2: Shell scripting

Each team (2members each) was given a set of questions to which they had to program using shell scripting. Shell scripting round was conducted on 09-03-2018 from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM. 18 students were shortlisted based on the number of programs completed and the accuracy of outputs.

Round 3 : Make your own Game

Students were divided into 6 teams of 3 members each. The task was to develop game using any open source tool. To ensure the quality of games developed by student teams, it was decided to conduct round 3 in two levels. First level has been conducted on 28th March 2018. Teams were given suggestions from the evaluation team. Second and final level covered the technical aspects. The same was comprised of a presentation session (along with a demo) in front of the technical evaluation panel. Teams were evaluated based on criteria like completion time, innovation and the tools used. The presentation was followed by an EXPO which was open from 3.15 P.M to 4.00 P.M at project lab on 05-04-2018. The game developed by Aswin A.V(S6 CSE), Georgy M. Rajan(S4 CSE) and Amrutha Sreeraj(S2 CSE) secured first position and bagged a cash prize of Rs.2500. Prizes were distributed by Dr. Tripti S. Warrier.

Lecture Series as part of Zest 2k18

Date: 10th February 2018

Talks on various topics was taken as part of the annual event of Department, Zest on 10/02/2018.

Talk on Cyber Security

Date: 21st February 2018

An expert talk on Cyber Security was organized and was leaded by Dr. Varghese Paul, Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology on 21/02/2018.

PING: Familiarization of Ubuntu and Linux commands

The main objective of the induction program was :

1. To expose first year students to FOSS environment and introduce them to use open source packages in open source platform.

2. Get familiarized with UBUNTU

• Logging into a Unix system

• Normal users and root

• Using the bash shell

• Running commands

• Some basic commands

• Editing text files

Introduction to open source software

Date: 3rd August 2017

This activity was conducted for the students of S7 CSE, wherein the students were divided into group of four. Each member of the group was asked to select any open source software which are distinct from others and present it to their classmates. The students were themselves made to categorize each of their listed software under various categories based on the certain common functioning similarities. Open discussions were conducted on various open source software on 03/08/2017 .

Open Source Software in the Industry

Date: 7th October 2017

A workshop was conducted on the most relevant open source software in the industry under the leadership of MITS FOSS club on 7/10/2017 Saturday. Workshop started by 9.30 AM and there were 15 participants for the workshop including 3 participants from the EEE department. The workshop included hands on sessions on the following open

source softwares.

1. Git, most used version control software

2. Google Test, Unit testing framework for C++,developed by Google.

Workshop started by introduction to version control and the need for version control. First session included installing git and creating a git repository. Some linux commands for file system management and package management were also introduced during this part. Implementation of several version controlling concepts in git were discussed. Second session started with installing Google Test on Ubuntu and running some basic tests using Google Test. Participants were able to test different C++ programs using Google Test. On the third session, Apache web server was installed on Ubuntu system for sharing git repository. Participants were successfully shared their git repository using the git-http-backend. Due to the lack of time it was unable to finish the planned sessions on Jenkins automation tool. The list of participants and the stills from the workshop are attached with this report

Talk on emerging trends in Computer Science

Date: 17th August 2017

An invited talk on the emerging trends in Computer Science was organized on 17/08/2017. The session was handled by Mr. Manu Narayanan, Wipro.

Talk on Password Security

Date: 8th September 2016

An invited talk on Password Security was organized on 08/09/2016. The session was handled by Dr. Samrat Mondal, IIT Patna.

The program started at 3:30PM in Seminar Hall with a prayer. The Welcome address was given by Dr. Sanju V( HoD, CSE). And the presidential address was delivered by Dr. Ramkumar S, (Principal, MITS). He briefed about the general awareness and business aspects of how use of open source tools will benefited for our campus. Next, there was a logo unveiling by the chief guest of the function, Prof. Bijumon, an open source advocate and currently working as Asst. Professor in Department of Computer Engineering, MEC, Thrikkakara. Through his inaugural address he spoke about the free software foundation and the current practices in Free Software world. After the inaugural address, vote of thanks was given by student representative Ms. Archana Raj (Vice Chair, FOSS). Then as a token of remembrance, a memento was given by Dr. A C Mathai (Academic Advisor, MITS) to the guest on the behalf of FOSS club. By that it came to end for the formal session of MITSFOSS. Then there was an interactive session between the guest and the students. Different queries were discussed related to open source tools and its use. The audience of the program was different students from various batches of CSE and also the respective HoDs and faculties from various branches. The program winds up by 4:30 PM with the national anthem.