AWANTIPORA: As part of its outreach initiatives aimed at fostering academic awareness and career aspirations among young learners, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized a one-day educational exposure programme through its Office of Community Connect under the aegis of the Dean Outreach.

The programme provided about a hundred participating students and faculty members from Brilliant Minds Innovative School, Shopian with an opportunity to explore the University's academic, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. During the visit, the students interacted with faculty members and toured key facilities, including the Departments of Chemistry, Food Technology, and Computer Science & Engineering, as well as the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED).

The participants were introduced to advanced laboratory infrastructure, emerging technologies, food processing and quality assurance systems, high-performance computing, robotics, and entrepreneurship initiatives being promoted at IUST. The programme is a part of the ongoing University's campaign to create meaningful engagement with schools and inspiring students to pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, innovation, and research.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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