Mangaluru, February 20:
The Department of Training & Placement in association with the BIT-IEEE Student Branch organized an insightful session titled “Campus to Career: Research & Industry Readiness” on 20th February 2026 at 10:30 AM in the International Seminar Hall, Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT).
The keynote speaker for the session was Dr. Ashritha Salian, National Post-Doctoral Fellow from the Department of Ceramic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Salian shared valuable insights on bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations, emphasizing research orientation, skill development, and professional readiness among engineering students.
The event was coordinated efficiently by Ms. Ashwini, Placement Officer, BIT, whose efforts ensured smooth organization and enthusiastic participation. The program commenced with a warm Welcome Address delivered by Ms. Avvabi Shahna, 3rd Year ECE,
Dr. Salian’s session focused on the significance of research exposure during undergraduate studies, industry collaboration, higher education opportunities, and developing competencies aligned with global technological advancements. The interactive session encouraged students to actively engage in innovation, internships, and interdisciplinary learning.
The event concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks proposed by Ms. Nisha Fathima Hasan, 3rd Year AI & DS, The session witnessed active involvement from students across departments and proved to be a highly informative and motivating experience.