MITE has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Binghamton University, State University of New York, the USA after thorough research by the university on the vision, capabilities, and prodigious achievements of the institution since inception. The signing of MoA was at Binghamton on 4th May 2016. With this agreement, the two Institutes agree to ‘foster advancement in teaching, research, academic collaboration and create avenues for enhancing learner experience at both partners, as well as strengthen both partners by finding ways of combining their complementary resources and strengths.
Exchange of MoA Documents between the Leaders of MITE and Binghamton University on 4th May 2016
Renewal of MoA:
Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering and Binghamton University was renewed during May 2023. renewed its Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Binghamton University, State University of New York, SUNY USA for a period of another Five Years, Years, further strengthening the partnership between the two institutions. The MoA document exchange ceremony took place between Mr. Rajesh Chowta, Chairman of MITE, and Mr. Harvey Stenger, President of Binghamton University, along with Mr. Donald E Hall, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of Binghamton University on 2nd May 2023 at the Binghamton University Campus, New York, USA.
Exchange of MoA Documents between the Leaders of MITE and Binghamton University on 2nd May 2023
“We’re thrilled to renew our Memorandum of Agreement with Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering in India,” said Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. “MITE is located in a region of India where education is highly regarded, so this
renewed partnership will strengthen the pipeline for academic and scientific exchanges between our faculty, students and staff. Highly qualified MITE students will enroll in graduate programs at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, we will collaborate on industry/university partnerships and we will cooperate on conferences and workshops that will support faculty development and the sharing of knowledge.”
“Binghamton University prides itself on establishing strong relationships with our partners around the world, and our agreement with MITE is a foundational partnership that allows us to add to the cultural and academic richness of our campus,” said Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Donald Hall. “In addition, the breadth of the agreement will benefit both institutions as faculty and students share ideas and work together to advance educational programs at all levels.”
Binghamton Rankings:
# 1 Public University in New York, Forbes “Top Colleges in America, 2024”
#1 SUNY, #26 Public in the Nation and #82 Best College Overall – Wall Street Journal ‘America’s Best colleges, 2024’
20+ Years as a Top 50 Public in the Nation – U.S News & World Report
#34 Public College in the Nation, #73 overall (Highest Rank ever) – U.S News & World Report, 2024
Highlights of MoA:
- Collaborative Research work
- Conduction of Short term courses
- Faculty visit
- Support for conferences
- Sharing of information on incubation of start-up companies
- Sharing Binghamton University’s Centre for Learning and Teaching
Every Year a Certification Program on ‘Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt & Green Belt’ is conducted to the Students of Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering.
Also, a Certification Course on ‘Data Analytics & Data Mining’ is conducted by Binghamton University Professor to the Computer Science & Engineering, Information Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering Students at MITE Campus. Binghamton University will be admitting students for MS Studies from MITE. Also, Final Year Students will be getting an opportunity to do their Six Week Internship Program at US. In addition, Final Year Student Projects will be mentored by Professors as Project Guides.
“We are looking at how we can collaborate on research and bringing proposals together. Of course, Education is of utmost importance, but MITE is also very active in participation in industry which could be another area to explore”.
-Dr. Srihari, Vice Provost, Binghamton University
Activities conducted:
| Year | Activities |
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| 2024 | March 4 – 6: A Short Term Course on ‘Innovations & Inventions on Autonomous Vehicles’ was conducted at MITE. Resource Person : Dr. Yong Wang, Associate Professor and Associate chair of the Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Department within the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, USA. Dec 9: MITE in association with the Binghamton University condducted the ‘US Education Fair’, for the students aspiring to pursue higher educations. This fair provided a platform for students to gain in-depth knowledge about the diverse educational opportunities available in the US, Scholarships, Internships and Jobs, and also interact with representatives from Binghamton University, and understand the nuances of the application and admission processes. The event had Distinguished Delegates from Binghamton University |
| 2023 | Oct : Dr. Prashanth C M, Principal visited Binghamton University for Two weeks to interact with the different Schools and Heads, and understand the best practices at the Binghamton University. Oct – Nov: Dr. Vinayambika, Dean (QA) and Head – Dept of ECE visited Binghamton University for One Month for advanced Studies and understand the best practices at the Binghamton University.
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| 2020 | Oct 2023: Virtual Interaction on Higher Education Prospects by Dr. Mohammad T. Khasawneh, Professor and Chair, Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Associate Director, Watson Institute for Systems Excellence
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| 2018 | April 16th 21st : Workshop on “Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training(LSSGBT)” at MITE campus by Dr. Mohammad T. Khasawneh, Professor & Chair, Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Thomas J.Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University Aug 13th – 14th : IEEE IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) jointly hosted along with Binghamton University Also, a Keynote session was delivered by Prof Alok Rastogi, Associate Professor and Associate Director of CASF, Binghamton University Oct 4th -6th : Three Day Workshop on ‘Introduction to Data Mining & Analytics” by Dr. Sang Woon Yoon, Associate Professor, Systems Science & Industrial Engineering, Thomas J Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
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| 2017 | April 10th -12th : Three Day Workshop on ‘Introduction to Data Mining & Analytics” by Dr. Sang Woon Yoon, Associate Professor, Systems Science & Industrial Engineering, Thomas J Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science June : Prof. Raghavendra Sagar, Research Scientist & Faculty, Dept of Physics visited Binghamton University for collaborative Research work. Prof. Raghavendra visited the University for Three works, and worked along with Research Scientist at the University on ‘Fabrication and enhancement of efficiency of CZTS based Solar cell”. Sep : Workshop on “Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” at MITE campus by Dr. Mohammad T. Khasawneh, Professor & Chair, Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Thomas J.Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University Dec : Mr. Narendra U P, Dean (T&P) visited Binghamton University for one week to interact with the different Schools and Heads, and understand the best practices at the Binghamton University.
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| 2016 | Oct : Workshop on “Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” at MITE campus by Dr. Mohammad T. Khasawneh, Professor & Chair, Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Thomas J.Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University |
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