Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, is providing students with practical exposure to modern science and technology through its Summer Outreach Programme being organized by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The initiative is aimed at fostering scientific curiosity, innovation, and technical skills among young learners.
The programme has been designed to introduce students to emerging technological trends while encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. University officials said the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications by offering experiential learning opportunities under the guidance of subject experts.
Professor Archana Gupta, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, said the outreach programme focuses on helping students understand the practical dimensions of scientific and technological concepts. Various departments of the faculty are conducting workshops and interactive sessions to familiarize participants with contemporary developments in engineering and innovation.
As part of the first phase of the programme, running from May 25 to May 30, two specialized workshops are being conducted. The first, a Personality Development Workshop coordinated by Dr. Vikas Lamba, focuses on communication skills, leadership, teamwork, confidence building, and overall personality enhancement through interactive activities and group exercises.
The second workshop, Future Communication Technologies and Innovation, is being organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering under the coordination of Dr. Chhavi Sharma. The sessions introduce students to cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), optical fiber communication, Li-Fi technology, 5G networks, smart city applications, and LoRa-based communication systems.
A major attraction of the programme has been the live demonstrations of technology-based models and projects. Students have been given the opportunity to observe and interact with working models of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), ECG mapping systems, optical fiber communication setups, Li-Fi communication systems, temperature and humidity monitoring devices, LoRa communication networks, vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems, and smart city models. These demonstrations are helping participants gain a deeper understanding of how advanced technologies are applied in real-world scenarios.
Beyond technical learning, the programme also includes a variety of creative and recreational activities such as Advertisement Creation, Mystery Topic Challenge, Word Chain Battle, sports events, and memory-based games. These activities have been incorporated to promote teamwork, communication, creativity, and overall personality development.
Participants are also being taken on educational visits to the university’s Sports Complex and the Panchal Museum, providing them with broader exposure beyond classroom and laboratory settings.
University officials believe the Summer Outreach Programme is playing an important role in inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and research. By combining practical training with innovation-focused activities, the initiative is helping young learners develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Report: Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
