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The Mechanical Engineering Association (MEA) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) have organized an invited talk on ‘Application of Minitab Software for Optimization Problems’ on Tuesday, 31st May 2022 in the multi-purpose hall. Dr. Raghavendra M J, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SIT, Mangaluru, was the resource person for the programme. 

The resource person explained the concept of optimization and various statistical tools available to carry out data analysis. He gave an in-depth view of the Minitab software, its salient features and how effectively it can be used in statistical data analysis. Dr. Raghavendra considered a case study of an optimization problem in the area of material science and demonstrated the use of Minitab software and various statistical tests which can be conducted using it. He stressed that the Minitab software could be effectively used in data analysis of UG/PG student projects and is a powerful tool in getting optimized results. Second, third and final year mechanical engineering students were the target audience. 

Dr. Prashanth Pai M., HOD-Mechanical Engineering, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal-PACE gave the presidential remarks. The teaching and non-teaching faculty members of the mechanical engineering department were present during the occasion. Mr. Muhammed Jamshid Jaleeludeen of VI semester Mechanical Engineering compered the programme. Prof. Maruthi Prashanth B.H, the ISTE coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks.