Shoolini University recently concluded a week-long Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning’, hosted in collaboration with the Electronics and ICT Academy under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G). The event was supported by iHUB Shoolini in partnership with iHUB DivyaSampark, Technology Innovation Hub, DST, and IIT Roorkee, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS).
Faculty members and researchers from various institutions participated in this high-impact training programme. The sessions were conducted by technical experts from the ICT Academy, IIT-G, offering participants deep insights into AI and ML applications. On the first day, Industry expert and educator Ashish introduced fundamental AI and ML concepts and their technological advancements, while Industry expert and educator Ashwani provided hands-on training on EDGE IMPULSE for real-world AI applications.
The second day focused on Python basics, built-in Python libraries, and practical training on matplotlib, numPy, and pandas, led by Ashwani. In the final session, Ashwani introduced participants to the Hugging Face model and its applications in chatbot development.
Prof Deepak Kumar, Coordinator of Shoolini University Hub, highlighted the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in enhancing education quality. He stressed the need for technology-driven teaching methodologies and faculty development initiatives to ensure effective technological integration in academics.
Shoolini University Founder Chancellor Prof PK Khosla and President (Innovation & Marketing) Prof Ashish Khosla congratulated the organisers for successfully conducting the FDP and providing faculty members valuable exposure to AI-driven advancements.
The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Prof Deepak Kumar, who expressed sincere gratitude to the resource persons, the Electronics and ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, and all supporting institutions for their unwavering support in making the programme a resounding success.
Feb 10, 2025
