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Interdisciplinary Innovation in healthcare
Each year students of K J Somaiya College of Engineering work closely with faculty mentors on projects that explore innovations in engineering for applications in automobiles to medicine. These projects introduce students to the application of engineering theories, build analytic skills and help students find their own future path.Three students from K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Chirag Shah (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering); Abhishek Rai (Mechanical Engineering): Ninad Gund (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering) and Shreyas Seshadri (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering) are currently collaborating to develop Robo- Rehab, a smart rehabilitation device to be used in physiotherapy.
The Somaiya School students shine in Taekwondo Competition
Praveen Shaikh, Principal Somaiya School, beaming with pride says “ Taekwondo or indeed any martial art, teaches children self-defence, discipline, concentration and discipline. They learn to respect others. Students get physically fit and energised, and the best part is they learn all this while having fun.”
Our girls continue to gain glory at the national level sports.
Sharvari Parulekar, a student of K J Somaiya Science and Commerce, represented Maharashtra at the 34th National Junior Athletics Championship. She bagged a silver medal with a jump of 11.99 meters in the Triple Jump event.
Holistic Education
Learning our Heritage
At the Somaiya Center for Experiential Learning we design immersive learning experiences in the areas of Heritage Conservation and Environmental Sustainability that enables participants to be curious, creative, think critically and feel empowered to participate in issues that affect the community and the world around them.
Theatre in the classrooms
. Theatre, when embedded in the educational process, can lead to the holistic development of learners viz_ the social, cultural, emotional and spiritual dimensions of the learners.
We at K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training & Research emphasize theatre training in our Teacher Education program through a course, ‘Drama, Art & Aesthetics in Education.
SCEL – Making a connection for their future
Using forests as a resource for educating the youth provides a direct personal experience which engages and connects the head, heart and mind. Somaiya Centre for Experiential Learning’s overall vision is to create hands-on experiences that provide practical knowledge and skills to help students in their future careers and at the same time also instil in them qualities to be mindful citizens.
New Courses
Post Graduate Diploma in Solid Waste Management
K J Somaiya College of Science & Commerce has announced the commencement of one-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Solid Waste Management from January 2019. Classes will be held on weekdays during evening 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm and /or Saturday & Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
M.Sc. Applied Statistics
The underlying philosophy of the M.Sc. Statistics course is to develop the theoretical and analytical skills of the students so that they may be absorbed in the corporate world or be able to pursue higher research work in Statistics.
