SET welcomes new visiting professors
The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) welcomes aboard new visiting faculty: Prof. Singh, Dr. Takeuchi and Dr. Ramli
Prof. Kashi Naresh Singh joined the Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE) Field of Study, School of Engineering and Technology (SET) as Visiting Professor in January 2007 semester.
World Bank Essay Contest 2007
Participate now and have your voice heard! The World Bank and its partners invite you to participate in the International Essay Competition 2007 to share your experience and ideas on fighting corruption.
Answer both topic questions: 1) How does corruption affect your life? and 2) What can you do to fight the corruption that you face?
If you have been personally involved in concrete initiatives, write specifically about your experience: How did you recognize corruption? Who have you worked with? Who have you helped? What have you accomplished? In what way would you consider this work to be innovative? How have you measured the results of your work? How would you improve your impact? How can other youth replicate your experience?
The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2007. The essay competition is open for nationals of ALL countries of the world, students and non-students alike, aged 18-25. Students enrolled in Ph.D. courses are, however, not eligible to participate.
SOM orients 2nd Batch of DBA students
The second batch of 15 students of SOM’s professional doctorate program attended the orientation after their enrolment in January 2007 semester.Organized by the School of Management, the event was participated by Prof.
AIT and Bangkok Bank Limited to cooperate through co-branding A collaboration between AIT and Bangkok Bank Limited, one of Thailand’s leading banks, to co-brand was discussed on a meeting held by Prof. Said Irandoust, AIT President with senior officials of Bangkok Bank on 23 January 2007. Bangkok Bank officials suggested the provision of advanced education study loans, scholarship and research funds, student ID card plus credit card, developing a joint platform for SME and entrepreneurship (including television Channels 3 and 11 for regular promotion). With co-branding, it is expected not only to elevate AIT’s profile through Bangkok Bank branches but will likewise promote recruitment, employment or internship opportunities.
AIT and Prospect Burma to help Myanmar students to obtain advanced education
AIT and Prospect Burma will strengthen the mutual collaboration in helping Myanmar students to obtain advanced education at AIT. The discussion of ways to achieve this took place during the visit of Ms. Patricia Herbert, Vice Chair of Prospect Burma, U.K. to AIT on 25 January 2007.Ms. Herbert stressed the importance of assisting students who would eventually return to Myanmar to assist in the country’s development process which is the ultimate goal of Prospect Burma.
PRC Government provides 10 full scholarships to Chinese doctoral students
The People’s Republic of China, through the Chinese Scholarship Council of the Ministry of Education confirmed its renewal of cooperation with AIT. AIT President, Prof. Said Irandoust, on 29 January 2007, disclosed that the cooperation with AIT will take effect in August 2007. According to the agreement, the council will provide 10 full scholarships to Chinese doctoral students for a period of three years in all fields of study offered in AIT’s three Schools.
ScienceDirect.com lists UEM article in top 25
An article written by an AIT alumni and co-authored by an AIT professor that was published in Environmental Impact Assessment Review is among the top 25 most downloaded articles on ScienceDirect.com. 'Environmental Assessment in Slum Improvement Programs: Some Evidence from a Study on Infrastructure Projects in Two Dhaka Slums' was written by Farhat Jahan Chowdhury and was co-authored by his adviser, Prof.
Nokia Training Center offers hands-on training
Forum Nokia has established Symbian OS - Mobile Applications Development Training Centre at Telecommunications and ICT (http://www.ict.ait.ac.th), AIT. Nokia certified trainers will give on hands-on training to industry professionals and other interested persons in developing mobile applications on Symbian technology.
Asia-Europe Meeting calls for speakers and proposals
A conference and workshop related to the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) are looking for speakers and proposals as follows:
TBLI Asia 2007 - Brooklyn Bridge is currently accepting proposals for presenters at the 2007 Triple Bottom Line Investing (TBLI) Conference, to be held from 24 to 25 May at the Landmark Hotel in Bangkok.
AIT and Sri Lankan university enters cooperation
AIT and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL) signed an agreement on 26 January 2007 to provide opportunities for professional education for teaching staff, promote institutional links and explore other avenues of collaboration.