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Call for Proposals from CSI Chapters and Members to Host Technology Appreciation Seminars for the year 2010-11
Prelude: The mission of the CSI is to facilitate research, knowledge sharing, learning and career enhancement for its stakeholders, while simultaneously inspiring and nurturing new entrants into the industry and helping them to integrate into the IT community. The CSI is also working closely with other industry associations, government bodies and academia to ensure that the benefits of IT advancement ultimately percolate down to every single citizen of India. In pursuant to the above mission and objectives of the Computer Society of India, it is proposed to host a series of Technology Appreciation Seminars for building/strengthening Knowledge-communities (TASK) for the year 2010-2011. An indicative list of topics for the seminars is appended hereunder:
| Indicative Topics (but not limited to these) |
| Green Computing | Cloud Computing |
| Nanotechnology | Bio-inspired Computing |
| Gaming Technologies | Geo-informatics |
| Software Product Line Engineering | Network Modeling & Simulation |
| Business Analytics and Optimization | Knowledge Management |
| Convergent Communication Systems | IT Infrastructure Management |
| Biometrics and Smart Card Systems | Information and Storage Management Systems |
| Indian Language Computing | Applications Lifecycle Management |
| Bioinformatics and Systems Biology | Information Security Management |
| Agile Software Development Methodologies | Network Programming and Protocols |
| Database and Enterprise Systems | Grid Computing and its Applications |
| Embedded and Real-time Systems | Electronic Design Automation |
| Software Reliability Engineering | Cyber Security and Law |
| Data Warehousing and Data Mining | Business Process Management |
| Software Risk Management | Social Networking |
| Enterprise Network Architecture and Design | Open Source Software |
| Mobile, Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing | Internet and Web Technologies |
| Systems Engineering Methodologies and Tools | Information Systems Auditing |
The seminars will be conducted by the CSI Chapters in collaboration with CSI Member Institutions. The CSI-HQ and respective RVPs will extend the necessary support in organizing these seminars such as making available a rich pool of distinguished speakers and offering technical support. The CSI Divisional Chairpersons, CSI-SIG Conveners, CSI’s partner Professional Societies and CSI’s Representatives in IFIP TCs will be collaborating in hosting these seminars, wherever necessary. The seminar topics and delivery will be finalized through consultation among the subject matter experts and keeping in view the current needs of the Business, Industry, Government, Academia, Research and Consultancy. The primary focus will be on to address the “skill gaps” among IT professionals/practitioners, end-users, faculty members and students.
Submission Guidelines: The interested CSI chapters and members may submit the complete details or an outline of the proposed seminar (for hosting by the respective chapters/institutions) on or before 31st January 2011 by e-mail to hq@csi-india.org with a copy to vice president to vp@csi-india.org .
The proposals should include the following details:
1. Title of seminar
2. Duration of seminar (one day/ half day and number of tracks)
3. The Topics and Outline of Seminar
4. Potential Partners and Sponsors
5. Target audience and size
6. Preliminary Budget (Estimated Expenditure and Expected Revenue)
Due preference will be given to the proposals following collaborative and cooperative approach, especially the models suggested hereunder:
1. The host chapters collaborating with the respective RVPs, Divisional Chairpersons and CSI SIG Coordinators as well as seeking cooperation of nearby chapters and member institutions.
2. The host chapters facilitating and fostering new collaborative/partnership models to organize value added programmes with active support and participation from CSI’s partner professional societies, national/international science & technology organizations, established industry associations, premier institutes and research organizations.
Based on the proposals received and in consultation with the subject matter experts, a final list of the seminars for 2010-11 will be released after due approval of the Execom.
Special Note: The organizers of best seminars will be considered for special recognition including awards and rewards by the Execom. The best seminars content, reference material and key resource persons of the above seminars will be shared with the host CSI chapters and CSI student branches for conducting similar seminars, workshop and other educational programmes at their locations across India.
M D AGRAWAL Prof. H.R. Vishwakarma
Vice President, CSI Hon. Secretary, CSI
Conference chair