Events and Activities in ECE Department
Events & Activities
Nurturing Innovation, Creativity, and Collaboration
The Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Department at Horizon College is committed to the holistic development of students. Alongside academic excellence, the department actively organizes a variety of events and activities that foster technical skills, innovation, leadership, and teamwork.
Key Events and Initiatives:
🔹 Technical Seminars and Expert Talks
- Regular sessions by industry professionals, academicians, and alumni
- Topics include emerging technologies like IoT, 5G, AI, VLSI, and Embedded Systems
- Encourages industry-academia interaction and knowledge exchange
🔹 Workshops and Skill Development Programs
- Hands-on workshops on PCB Design, MATLAB, Robotics, Arduino, IoT, etc.
- Focus on practical learning and industry-relevant skills
- Certificates provided to enhance student portfolios
🔹 Tech Fest – “ElectroNova”
- Annual departmental fest showcasing student creativity and innovation
- Events include circuit designing, project expos, quiz contests, hackathons, and coding competitions
- Participation from students across various departments and institutions
🔹 Mini and Major Project Exhibitions
- Students present their final-year and interdisciplinary projects
- Focus on real-world applications, problem-solving, and prototype development
- Often attended by industry experts for evaluation and mentoring
🔹 Industrial Visits
- Organized trips to electronics manufacturing units, telecom centers, and R&D labs
- Offers insights into real-time applications of ECE concepts and technologies
- Helps bridge the gap between academics and industry practices
🔹 Internships and In-house Training
- Students are encouraged to participate in internships during vacations
- In-house training programs are conducted on microcontrollers, signal processing, and wireless communication
- Facilitates practical exposure and resume-building
🔹 Student Clubs and Technical Forums
- ECE Club – “ElectroBuzz”: A student-run club that organizes weekly tech talks, group discussions, and competitions
- Encourages peer learning, idea sharing, and collaborative projects
- Promotes participation in national-level events and paper presentations
Impact and Outcomes:
- Increased student participation in national and international competitions
- Enhanced placement opportunities through skill-based training
- Encouragement for start-up ideas and innovation through the Innovation Cell
- Recognition and awards for outstanding technical contributions