I would like to call out IISER community on X to be more proactive & supportive to the sister institutes. We don't have a strong alumi network yet, but in order to build one; X can be a good plateform. Indulging with problems routes to finding their solutions.
#iiser
#iiseralumni
[UPDATE] IISER Tirupati: Convocation
Today, I graduated. As the sentiments started hitting, now is a good time to express appreciation and gratitude towards my alma mater, IISER Tirupati.
IISER Tirupati [Apology]
Dear all, I write this thread with a confused mindset. I sincerely apologize for the words I used against the institute in the thread written on 6th July. It was unknowingly and unintentionally disrespectful.
IISER Tirupati: What makes it great?
Being an Institute of national importance with a motto of “Creating infinite possibilities,” IISER Tirupati came with a lot of potential. With substantial funding, it has been developing world-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art labs.
To address my last post, I don’t know if it played any role or not, but constructive criticism and suggestions should always come, especially for researchers. They don’t cost much to the clay but, if taken well, will improve even the well-made statue into a masterpiece.
We were standing on brisk stage of grand auditorium “Coliseum,” inaugurated just today with dis event & set up in no tym since our last tweet. While receiving degree & bowing to great personalities, faculties, parents, great sense of accomplishment & pride rushed through veins.
Daring personality with a strong mindset. Being his roomie, I've followed his character development with pride. Dis guy is going big! With incredible passion for nature & photography & an eye for fashion, his social presence is always a sight to behold. Makes him always in demand
I graduated with BS MS in biology from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati. I am writing to thank all those who have helped shape my career life so far! First, a big thanks to
@IiserTirupati
; it has been a rollercoaster!
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The quality and variety of food were brilliant after eating the bland mess of food for years. It was delicious and set a standard for how food should be served at events.
It was not only due to our own success but also to witness the commendable and extraordinary efforts made by institute admins, deans, staff, helping personnel, and the director in making all this possible.
To every IISER Tirupati graduate today, have an incredible career and life ahead. It was an honor to share the same stage with you. Cheers, to the new beginnings.
The glittering teary eyes and the shaky hands of our parents, trying to capture a glimpse of their children’s graduating moment and seeing their struggle of all these years yielding the fruit was a site to behold.
I deeply thank all the house cleaning, building and construction, engineers, and others for their quick action in successfully bringing this majestic event to unfold under the supervision and leadership of the director, the deans, and the admins.
A separate thanks for the unexpected DJ! When we were celebrating on the stage, the well-timed lighting, idk how, but a rarely seen set of great playlist music was played. Along with the freedom to celebrate, dance, and be in the moment.
As a dedicated student & alumni of IISER T, I deeply value our institute & its progress. To further enhance our community, we believe student representation is essential. Consider it as a farewell wish. This will allow us to contribute positively & address concerns constructively
To put it into perspective, Prof. Mashelkar mentioned that this might be a kind of convocation with a separate section for parents and appreciated it. They guided us through their life narratives, the history of IISER, and Prof. CNR Rao's unforgettable contributions.
A very thoughtful addition to the program was a Mandapam set by the institute with dozens of coolers for the event joinee in the sense of Tirupati’s dry and extremely hot weather. I must say, the institute nailed it with this consideration.
I appreciate the timely execution of all the sessions and activities. The planning and organizing were spot on, with the admins quick to assist in small queries of links for live streaming, finding the strolls, badges, etc.
The event was nothing short of magic! With the honorable presence and speech of Prof. Raghunath A. Mashelkar as a chief guest, inspiring and announcing to the world that we, the students of IISER Tirupati, are coming to hold the beacon of research, innovation, and leadership.
This convocation really set an exemplary example of how an event of such emotional connection should be organized. I think IISER Tirupati has answered the criticism very well with such a statement. We hope to see this standard meeting and excelling in upcoming years.
One of the most sincere people I have known, a well-knowledgeable being with a genuine interest in a topic that really needs attention. The way he has risen through his socio-geographical background inspires all. Do not hesitate to get in touch with him for anything 🙌
The day when I realized the story of "PMC-school student cracks IISER admission test" via
@timesofindia
published in July 2019. I graduated on July 12, 2024, with a dual degree (BS and MS) in science from the
@IiserTirupati
.
I wanted to put the experiences I and my batchmates had in front somehow, and I went overboard. I am sincerely sorry for it. The disciplinary committee brought to my notice that such a rant on social media is not a way to put forth the issues;
At the same time, for the growth of our institute, I hope to have more opportunities to voice our concerns and participate in decisions that affect our institute. Open dialogue can enhance our community's well-being.
But rather a collective effort to convince the institute about your issues in a structural manner. I would like to encourage further issues to be conveyed in these ways and patiently wait till the transition phase of the institute ends. This sounds practical and doable.
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@Kaju_Nut
Means my aspirations should be folded even before starting out the career with a failed 7.8 CGPA, regardless of the institute grading schemes, COVID online malpractices and personal issues.
@Pasupat88788710
I don't have any regret about joining the institute. The faculty, labs and student culture is fabulous. This thread only highlight the administrative difficulties we faced. But academically, I can vouch for its performance. You can check my other thread on great things of IISER T
To note, this should not be limited to criticism, but also to praise the constant developments and perks of IISERs. In order to explain our relatives what's IISER? We have to bring it to the front, to our daily life.
@WathYash
Give yourself some break, research for me yielded a nonlinear trajectory always. I will not say whether if it is worth it or not...but remember the great moments u had while living this dream. This field thrives on uncertainty & u know more than anyone else, this is true freedom.
The entrance test IAT, being very less competitive compared to trendy career alternatives, NEET and JEE, makes it easier to join in, which made a diverse background, mentality, and ambitions of students combine in an institute with a very healthy ratio of girls: boys.
This shall not only help propagate our excellent education and research but also introduce a career option to the young and old confused minds of our country mindlessly running the rat race.
Being a research scholar from India, what are your experiences during your internship/PhD in respective continents, Europe, North America, Australia, Asia? Regardless of your field, what are most noticeable things?
#AcademicChatter
#AcademicTwitter
#phdlife
#interns
The best thing about IISER T is the research exposure it provides to the students while following a very flexible curriculum, which puts no limit on the number of students joining a department. Which I think should be continued.
This delayed graduation is truly a disastrous thing happening in India. It kills opportunities, disrupts mental peace and is just due to lack of good planning. Must be improved soon. So called "विकसित भारत" needs its foundations strong.
We, the graduating class of 2024 from IISER Bhopal, are facing severe issues regarding our convocation ceremony:
1️⃣Ignored concerns: Despite our polite emails, phone calls were dismissed with rude remarks, prioritizing the chief guest's availability over student needs.
The international MoUs with institutes like Uni of Melbourne, Columbia Uni, Cornell Uni, etc., and exchange with Max Planck, ENS, etc., at such an early stage, are highly appreciated.
Attending a PhD defence humbles me to core, showcasing hard it is to learn anything and even if we do, how little it is and this pushes me to listen to people more, and be more peculiar about what I speak.
The faculty truly are amazing, very young on average, with a visible enthusiasm to contribute and improve academic practices. Most of them are very good at organizing work-life balance, which I am very proud of.
Like every institute, the core of the institute is students, and IISER T comes with uncountable such gems. Some of them carry the institute more than the responsible admins.
Another commendable aspect of IISER T, which I highly regard and want to continue, is being open to an outside/abroad Master’s Thesis for the students if possible.
The exams and assessments surely have a very high standard and are fair. With a strong lineup of PhDs assisting in TAship (more power to you), the system works well for the students.
While traveling to my grandpa's house via bus, these towers were the first titans I encountered. The mystery of their sudden disappearance always scared me; following their movement as my bus took turns was the most exciting thing for my curious little mind.
Tu lehar samandar re...tu lehar samandar re...
Suraj chale...chanda khile, tu avirat-anivar re...!
An exquisite Sangam of folk songs playing on Konkan shores, revealing tale of Turtles, the real and the anecdotal one.
Fight for discovering the reason. Reason for living...
If there's one thing I've learnt in the last 3 years of college - "Things look a lot harder than they actually are. "
The barrier to entry is orders of magnitude steeper than the actual problem.
If I die in Paris, hold a walk for me by seine, have a coffee at Pret A Manger, sit in silence at Jardin du Luxembourg, and spread my ashes in Philharmonie.
I always wonder how we can participate in policy making process? Also would've been nice to be part of a student union to understand the functioning. Alas!
I noticed this trend in Indian academia, the job application deadlines hve a very short window (1-4 weeks), compared to European counterpart (In months). It creates an unnecessary chaos, most of time the candidates don't even receive the news. What's ur thought?
#AcademicChatter
The Institute is fully operational with 100% staff and faculty members working in-person. All PhD, IPhD, Post-Docs and 5th, 4th Yr BS-MS experimental research students are in campus. The '19,'20 batches of BS- MS students will be returning to campus on 09.12.2021.
@dpradhanbjp
@im_shivam___
I second you, Prof. K N Ganesh's tenure, really felt visionary, even though then also we still had these rudimentary issues but atleast he was accessible.
@AnhadsinghB
Definitely, one needs to bring this to the table of discussion, as this is ruining the efficiency and quality of academia in India for long time now. A revamp is must! And IISERs being the new models have a immense opportunity to topple the current flow by separating the duties.
It took me 450 tweets to realise the true power of hashtags, makes me wonder about the possible things to improve in life at all stages, acquiring knowledge is always the best investment.
#KnowledgeIsPower
Actress Diana Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series “The Avengers,” has died at age 82. Rigg also starred in the spy thriller “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” as the only woman ever to marry James Bond.
Finally, I have reached a recommendation feed that I will cherish for a long time on YouTube: Art+Philosophy+Politics+Music & Science...No nonsense. It feels surreal to find it in today's world of information overload.
#Metamodernism
@Arshnoo88789377
Precisely! But, we also have kept our head low and accepted this mediocracy as a norm. It is difficult to take a stand against these powers but to restore some kinda accountability, we all need to be more vocal about these issues.
@im_shivam___
I wish too, but there was an incident during thesis defence from the new Bio HoD about unfair treatment of students who had done thesis outside of institute.
This is absolute slavery, 37k don't result in any sort of savings. Then on top of this we have a pride patriotic voice asking the competent researcher why they leave the country? Alas...
@DehuriSour50589
I hope there will be a way out of this. In our case atleast it was late scheduling of senate and BoG meeting which caused the delay. Most likely they scheduled it late cause of PhD defence. But knowing both have different deans, provisional certificate should've been provided.
@kabiryt
Hats off to you! I am anyways expecting a silent treatment from institute to the thread. But I hope other IISER folks start speaking out moving ahead as you said. 🤞
Upsets ignite the passion; much more than any kind of validation of success. Still emotions crave that 'sugar', I wonder why? Makes me think, cud it be that we r faulty pieces trying best to be a fool to survive, another trait? and Why exactly emotions evolved?
@im_shivam___
This truly is a sad underrated aspect of being active volunteer. Regarding it as a academic slavery* won't be a wrong comparison. As subconsciously u have to listen to people in charge once u get to know them personally, otherwise there is always fear of getting wronged by them.
Who likes to have
#WritingChallenge
back?
It has been a while since I did not host the
#WritingChallenge
on Twitter, where we commit to checking in every day to write for at least 30 minutes for 30 days.
Who is in? Should we start tomorrow - 28 September?
#phdvoice
@PhD_Genie
@Kaju_Nut
I happen to know this from very close in our local university, the sheer amount of politics happening behind the scenes in insane. For last 2 years, 5 candidates have applied for permanent position with similar donation, each of them backed from their respective member of body...