1 Sep 2026

 

Date: 27-08-2026

Ref: COETM/ETC/26-27/ISF/ 68  

IETE-ISF Event

Event Name: Inauguration of IETE Student Forum (ISF) & Talk Series

Title of the activity: “Role of Professional Societies in Career Development”

Centre Name: IETE Pune Sub Centre

Date and Venue: 25th August 2026, T & P Hall, ISF, PVG’s COETM, Pune- 09

Chief Guest: Dr Madhuri A Joshi

Designation:

Former Professor in E&TC,

M.E. (E&TC), MSc (Tech) UK, Ph. D (India)

H.O.D. (E&TC) and Dean R&D, College of Engineering, Pune

Fellow of IET(U.K.), Sr. Member IEEE, FIE(India), FIETE (India), Life member of ISTE, Alumni of COEP

Important Dignitaries Present:

[1] Dr. Sandip R Patil, Program Coordinator, IETE Fellow Member, Chairman -IETE Pune Centre

[2] Dr. P G Shete, Head E & TC Department, PVG’s COETM, Pune

[3] Dr. Y B Thakare, IEI Student Forum Advisor

[4]  Prof Tanuja S Khatavkar, ISF Faculty Coordinator

[5] Dr M P Potdar, Dean(Acad)

[6] Dr S T Gaikwad, Dean – Industry Relations

[7] Organizing Committee: ISF Members: Student members & Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering at PVG’s COETM, Pune-09

 

Description of activity: Orientation to various professional societies such as IETE, IEI, IEEE, IET & ISTE and its impact on career development.

Objectives:

  • To understand the role of professional societies in shaping a successful engineering career beyond academic qualifications.
  • To highlight opportunities for continuous learning, networking, mentorship, and professional growth through professional bodies.
  • To encourage students to build a professional identity and lifelong engagement with the engineering community.
  • To share real-world experiences and insights on how active participation in professional societies can create career opportunities.
  • To inspire students to engage, lead, contribute, and grow through professional societies such as IET, IEEE, IE(I), IETE and ISTE.

Session Highlights: 

  • Felicitation of Dr S R Patil Sir on being elected as the Chairman of the IETE, Pune Centre at the hands of Chief Guest Dr Madhuri Joshi.
  • Inauguration of IETE Student Forum at PVG’s COETM, Pune
  • Chief-Guest shed light on why Engineers should join professional societies such as IETE, IET,IEI, IEEE etc. Madam emphasized the perks such as visibility, networking, technical upgrades that are associated with these memberships.

Attendee details:

Number of Internal Participants (PVG) Total
Students Faculty
52 18 70

 

No of Students Enrolled to ISF: 42

Expenditure Approval:

Description Amount
Hospitality 700/-
Honorarium 2,500 / –
Total 3,200/-

 

Feedback: Google Form: https://forms.gle/5S6Z3QfykddtmrDg6

Outcomes: The session provided a platform for an improved understanding of students to:

  • Recognize the role of professional societies in career growth.
  • Identify opportunities for learning, networking, mentorship, and leadership.
  • Understand the value of professional identity and lifelong engagement.
  • Relate professional society participation to real-world career opportunities.
  • Explore active participation in societies such as IET, IEEE, IE(I), IETE, and ISTE

Attendance: Offline mode: attached

Submitted by:                                                                           

  1. Prof Tanuja Sachin Khatavkar                                                                       2. Dr P G Shete

Faculty Coordinator: IETE Student Forum                                             HOD – E & TC

 

Forwarded Through: Dr Sandip R Patil, Principal, PVG’s COETM, Pune

Photo Gallery: IETE Student Forum – PVG’s COETM, Pune

IETE Student Forum_Faculty Coordinator – Prof Tanuja S Khatavkar setting the stage with Program Objectives

HOD – Dr P G Shete extending a warm welcome
Dr Madhuri Joshi felicitating Principal Dr S R Patil for being elected as Chairman (IETE-Pune Center)
Chairman IETE & Principal – Dr Sandip R Patil giving the IETE Inaugural Speech
Student & Faculty attending the session
IETE Co-Coordinator – Prof Nikita Chaudhari introducing the Veteran Speaker
Esteemed Speaker – Dr Madhuri A Joshi explaining impact of Professional Societies
IETE ISF Faculty Coordinator – Prof Tanuja Khatavkar mentoring the students
Student member – Shreya Nene giving vote of thanks