AIT professor coordinates global 'open source' internet event with Mozilla
Professor Kanchana Kanchanasut (left), who through AIT's intERLab, is coordinating a worldwide event with Mozilla (Open Source Organization) called Mozilla 24, an event which will shine the global spotlight on AIT. In the near future Mozilla will issue a press release from Mountain View, California, in which AIT will be mentioned as a partner of the event.
Two visiting professors at ISE/SET
The Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE), School of Engineering and Technology (SET) recently welcomed two visiting professors, Prof. Dah-Chuan Gong and Dr. Adiyapatham Kandasamy, who have joined AIT for the August 2007 semester.
School of Management welcomes new faculty members joining in August 2007 Semester
Full Time Faculty
Dr. Ravi Shankar (left), from India, is joining AIT as Associate Professor. Dr. Shankar obtained his B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering),University of Allahabad, India, 1981; M.B.A. (Systems and Operations Management.
Mini-Graduation ceremony for thirty-six graduates
A total of thirty-six (36) students were able to complete their degree requirements at the end of this Inter-semester 2007 and graduate from AIT. An informal graduation ceremony was therefore held on 6 August 2007, which was attended by three doctoral and 3 master's graduates.
Visit of UNEP Korea and Korean kids
On 9 August 2007, President Said Irandoust welcomed Ms. Hyun JinJeon, Programme Coordinator, Team of Youth and Children, UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea, who spent the day at AIT with around 30 Korean school children during her visit to Thailand.
Laptop for students
Due to extensive use of IT facilities and e-resources required by students during their studies, starting from the August 2007 intake, all incoming students will be required to have their own laptop computer which would enable them to access e-resources from anywhere.
A Thai Course for beginners
The Language Center is organizing a Thai Course called 'Beginner's Level Thai' from 28 August - 9 October 2007 for every Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:30 pm, for a total of 20 hours. (Two 1.5 hr classes per week)
Course Fee: 1,500 baht for the AIT Community
Maximum class size: 20 persons
Minimum class size: 10 persons
Come to the LRC Room 216 to register.
August Semester French Classes
French language courses will start on Monday 27 August. Classes will be 90-min sessions, twice a week for 8 weeks.
Fees: 250 Bt
Three courses available:
1. Conversational French 1 (full beginner)
2. Conversational French
3. Reading in French (open to all level including beginner)
Contact Khun Nichapat at the Language Center (Room 216), Library Building for registration and to choose your schedule.
IDRC call for proposals in IP issues
Canada's International Development Research Center (IDRC) has issued a call for proposals on 'Accessing Patented Knowledge for Innovation'.
This call for proposals is limited to developing country institutions.
Meetings of Audit and Executive Committee
Following the Audit and Executive Committee meetings held on 6 August 2007, there has been positive feedback from the Audit Committee itself on the improvements that have been made to the Institute's overall financial control and monitoring processes and systems.