Rescon 2.0 Day 2: A confluence of ideas and innovation
Times of Bennett | Updated: Apr 16, 2023 21:01
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In his keynote address, Prof. Kumar emphasized the importance of research and the need for students to be good researchers in order to contribute to a better society. He stated that "observed reality is not exact reality", which highlights the importance of being meticulous with data and systemizing it. He further added, "Research is not a solitary pursuit; it is a collaborative effort, and it requires a willingness to learn and unlearn."
The next speaker, Mr.
The presentations from the research start-up marathon was another highlight of the day, where students pitched their ideas about global sustainability in front of industry professionals.
Next up was the Biotechnology workshop titled "From Cells to Cures" by TechInvention. The workshop covered the basics of biotechnology, including presentations on Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Antimicrobial Resistance. The workshop was informative and gave the students a better understanding of the field.
The BAJMC workshop, "Copycraft: Mastering the art of Copywriting" by Abhishek PD., the Creative Senior Director for Digitas, was a highly anticipated session. Mr. PD showed students various advertisements and explained how stories are displayed through these ads. He emphasized that "people are content, and we are all ads, we are all stories". He further added, "I'm here to help you make the industry work for you, instead of you working for the industry. I work in advertising, but I don't live in it." His quote left a lasting impression on the students, inspiring them to think creatively and beyond conventional boundaries.
Several panel discussions and round table conferences were organized for law, liberal arts, and B.Tech CSE students, providing a platform for students to engage with industry experts and peers. The discussions focused on emerging topics like Artificial Intelligence and Constitutional Validity of CAA, along with challenges and opportunities in their respective fields.
Towards the end of the day, ReadX, an initiative organized by
The second speaker of ReadX was Mr.
As the sun sets on Day-2 for ResCon 2.0, the remarkable array of speakers, workshops, and panel discussions had left the students with a sense of inspiration and motivation to pursue their passions and make meaningful contributions to society through their research and innovative ideas.
(The writer is a Semester II student of BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) programme.)
