Sunday 29 December 2019

Top engineering courses to look for in 2020

It is said that engineering is not just a degree, but a way of thinking. Even though the number of engineers has proliferated over recent years, the demand for good engineers is always constant. To ensure a good career in engineering, it is very important to choose the right engineering course and college.



Although numerous new specializations have emerged in engineering, it is important to know the best engineering courses. Now that 2019 is coming to an end, it is time to plan which of the engineering courses you want to apply for on the basis of your interest.

Following are some of the top engineering courses that you must consider...

1. Computer Science and Engineering: With the IT industry expanding at a phenomenal pace, the demand for software engineers or experts in the computer science engineering field is expected to maintain an increasing trend. Programming languages, program design, coding, project management are some of the highlights of the computer science and engineering course.

2. The Electronics and Communication Engineering branch of engineering can be exciting for those who are interested in electrical circuits, signs and signal systems, digital gadgets, power electronics etc. The telecommunication, mobile development, and electrical industries are said to progress year after year, hence there is plenty of scopes to build a career in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

3. Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering that exists. It is also one of the most popular choices of engineering specializations, especially among people who are interested in machinery, automobile, product design, manufacturing etc. There is a wide range of mechanical engineering jobs available in the market, including some of the highest paying jobs of the Engineering stream.

4. Electrical Engineering is another branch of engineering that has a wide range of scope in job availability. Graduates of this branch can find themselves employed in some of the largest as well as in successful electrical manufacturing units.

5. Civil Engineering: In a developing country such as India, where there is no shortage of construction projects such as highways, bridges, tunnels, urban spaces and more, an engineering degree in Civil will help you to build up a high earning career.

6. Biotechnology Engineering involves the study of biological organisms and molecules and applying the knowledge and principles learned to improve the quality of life.  

7. Aeronautical Engineering involves principles related to the design of airplanes, space crafts, missile systems, rockets etc. The requirement of a large number of talented aerospace engineers is imminent, especially in the current scenario where air travel is becoming the norm.

Sunday 22 December 2019

National Mathematics Day: A celebration of Srinivasa Ramanujan

As we celebrate National Mathematics Day on 22 December, we look at the life of the Mathematics genius from Madras. (as it was known earlier).

But the story of the mathematician didn’t begin in Madras, it began in Kumbakonam, where he grew up. Ramanujan was always brilliant in studies by fifth grade, he was the brightest student in the district, excelling in mathematics, English, and History. At Kumbakonam Town High School, where he studied, Ramanujan tutored senior students and questioned even teachers in complicated mathematics theories

Students from other nearby towns used to come and stay at his humble home, giving the family some rent, helping them not only financially but also gave Ramanujan more insight into the world of mathematics. One of these boarders once gave him a book on Trigonometry, which he mastered in no time. He was soon hooked on to another book, An Elementary Synopsis of Pure and Applied Mathematics, which had 5,000 theorems. People believe that it was this book that triggered his genius.

In 1910, during a meeting with the founder of the Indian Mathematical Society, V. Ramaswamy Aiyer, Ramanujan began to get recognition in Madras's mathematical circles, leading to his inclusion as a researcher at the University of Madras.

Life in England

On the recommendations of  English mathematician, G. H. Hardy, Ramanujan spent nearly five years in Cambridge collaborating with other mathematicians and published part of his findings there. Ramanujan was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree by research for his work on highly composite numbers, the first part of which was published as a paper in the Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society. Later he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. At age 31 Ramanujan was one of the youngest Fellows in the history of the Royal Society. On 13 October 1918, he was the first Indian to be elected a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Illness and death

Ramanujan was plagued by health problems throughout his life. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis and severe vitamin deficiency. In 1919 he returned to Kumbakonam and in 1920 he died at the age of 32.

Mathematical achievements

During his short life, Ramanujan independently compiled nearly 3,900 results and some of them are the most important discoveries in mathematics.
  • Landau-Ramanujan constant
  • Mock theta functions
  • Ramanujan conjecture
  • Ramanujan prime
  • Ramanujan-Soldner constant
  • Ramanujan theta function
  • Ramanujan's sum
  • Rogers-Ramanujan identities
  • Ramanujan's master theorem

Tuesday 17 December 2019

Six reasons to take up a short course to improve one's career

Taking up a short course while pursuing or after completing graduation can be a game-changer to one's career. There are numerous reasons to consider a short course. Check out a few
  1. A quick way to learn: if one wants to learn something new in a short period, then taking up a short course in that field is the best option.
  2. Flexibility: Short courses give the freedom to study as per one's schedule. These courses can be taken up at any time and can be adjusted around to suit their needs.
  3. Career development: These courses will provide work-related skills that will help in furthering one's career and will also help obtain specialized skills related to the choice of profession.
  4. Enhances knowledge: Keep abreast of the latest trends.
  5. Establishes connections: Studying short courses will help to interact with professionals. This would help in establishing connections, which could be of assistance in their professional life in the future.
  6. Broadens scope: It allows to learn something new or obtain a skill that will help in furthering one's career. 

From leadership skills to developing apps on iOS and Android platforms, the fine range of short term courses at Crescent Institute will arm you with the required skills to land up in your dream career after completing your college. The courses allow you to interact with professionals in their respective fields and learn from industry leaders. 

Visit www.Crescent.Education to find out more about the short term courses.

Sunday 15 December 2019

50 and going strong! 10 facts about PSLV:


On Dec 11, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C48) successfully took off from the Indian Space Research Organisation's spaceport. Into its 50th mission, the rocket put into orbit India’s latest satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites.

The rocket is the QL variant of PSLV and this is the second flight. The main payload, the 628 kg RISAT-2BR1 is a radar imaging earth observation satellite. It has a life of five years and will help in agriculture, forestry and disaster management support.

To date, ISRO has put into orbit 319 foreign satellites. Here are some notable milestones.

* It is the 50th flight of PSLV.

* It is also the 75th launch vehicle mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

* 37th launch from First LaunchPad

* This is the 6th launch this year.

* Second flight of PSLV-QL

* The first launch of PSLV was on 20 September 1993

* PSLV has launched 319 foreign satellites from 33 countries.

* It has a success rate of 94%. Two outright failures and one partial failure.

* Notable payloads include Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, and Astrosat.

* On 15 Feb 2017, PSLV C37 successfully deployed 104 satellites on a single launch.