CESS-Nepal

Category Events by 16th Committee

Sustainably Talked Coming Soon!

Sustainably Talked! is a new initiative of CESS-Nepal where expertise from different backgrounds (Entrepreneurs and Corporate Workers) working in construction and environmental issues come together and discuss current national and global issues.

It is a series of events, workshops and seminars which allow young engineering minds to learn about the pressing global and local issues in environment, and by participating in the interactive spaces allows the attendees to gain insight into what problems there exist and how to tackle in sustainable manner.

Human activities, such as the exploration of construction materials, the construction of settlements and infrastructure, disposal of waste, are linked to the environment through a large number of complex interaction mechanisms. In turn, natural phenomena can pose dangers to human activity and life. On this basis, this initiative is taken to aware about strategies and measures to steer their impact in an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable direction

A Talk Series on Abroad Study After BE

Calling all aspiring engineers! Are you ready to take your education to the next level and embark on a journey of global discovery?

Then join us for a talk series on abroad study after BE. Hear from our own successful alumni about the benefits and challenges of studying abroad and learn how to choose the right program and navigate the process of living and learning in a new country. This is your chance to explore your options and kick-start your international education journey – DON’T MISS IT!

Register Now

Call for Articles for The Bridge Magazine 2079

You all lead distinct yet beautiful lives; thus, you all have tales to tell, sentiments to express, verses to recite, and issues to discuss. So, grab a pen and jot down your thoughts. It won’t be a word you’ll write; rather, it will be an “aperture” for the world to peep through and a “tremor” to jolt the world with your thoughts and beliefs.”The Bridge”, a yearly magazine published by the CESS-Nepal Editorial Team, provides a platform for your authorship. Our magazine is looking for your original writings, including poems, stories, essays, monologues, etc. Send us your creation both Nepali and English at “thebridgecess@gmail.com”.

Happening Today: Theme Release & Event Announcement

As winter comes and the old leaves shed to make way for new, greener leaves, the arrival of AADHAR 2079 is upon us to pave a path for a brand-new theme and exciting events along with the annual exhibition here at Pulchowk Campus. They say the first impression counts, so we at CESS-Nepal are very excited to make a memorable one with the Theme Release and Event Announcement happening today at Library Hall. So, be sure to show up to get a glance of what it holds and kickstart the mega event AADHAR 2079

Theme Release & Event Announcement

We hear about a lot of excited chatter going on around the campus regarding the “big reveal”. Well, the day is finally upon us!

The CESS-Nepal team will be announcing the theme for the AADHAR 2079. So, join in with us for the big reveal, and know just what to expect from this big event. This is your chance to know about the event, prepare a checklist of the pre-events beforehand, and know your way around the main event.

And what better way to announce the theme in the presence of Chiri Babu Maharjan, the mayor of the very city the event is taking place in.

Hoping to see you all in Library Hall this Wednesday!

Weekly Quiz Mania

Hellloooo guys! It’s time to turn on your spidey-senses and prepare to put your intellect and agility to use on the battlefield. Yes, you heard that right. CESS-Nepal is organizing a WEEKLY QUIZ MANIA in collaboration with Aakhyaan Academy. ANYONE can participate FREE of cost. This event will be an entertaining as well as knowledgeable platform with engagement from nationwide participants. We have exciting prizes for the winners and a guarantee of fun for the participants. Soo…. eat up your GK books while you can. The first game starts this Saturday at 8pm.
Prize:
1) Prize for a single week winner:
1st: Rs 500
2nd: Rs 300
3rd: Rs 200

2) Consecutive 3 time winner:
Loksewa/GRE preparation books (for bachelor students),
Entrance preparation books (for +2 students) plus MAGIC BOX3)Overall 3 time plus winner: – CESS T-shirt,Aakhyaan T-shirt plus MAGIC BOXSubmit your responses through the form provided below: https://forms.gle/pduk7tp25isBGGYp9

Detailed information will be provided to you via emails.

Supported by: Aakhyaan Academy

Technical Partner: NREN

GIS Training and a Short Introduction to Remote Sensing

Training Course Syllabus

Introduction and Overview of GIS and Software

  1. Definition of a GIS features and functions
  2. GIS as an Information System
  3. Introduction to QGIS interface
  4. Download GIS data of Nepal and create map (Practice)

Map Projections and Coordinate Systems

  1. Creating GIS Maps
  2. Map projections
  3. Coordinate systems
  4. Coordinate transformation (Practice)

Spatial Data Models

  1. Concept of data model
  2. Raster data model
  3. Vector data model
  4. Using Vector analysis tools (practice)
  5. Using Raster analysis tools (practice)
  6. Create Map Atlas

Data Sources

  1. GIS data sources
  2. GIS Data Creation (practice)
    • Image Georeferencing (Practice)
    • Creating vector data from image (practice)

Data formats

  1. Vector data formats
  2. Raster data formats

Short Introduction to Database for GIS (Concept only)

  1. Database concepts and components
  2. Geopackage as database
  3. PostgreSQL and PostGIS

Surface Model

  1. DEM
  2. Terrain variables (slope, aspect, hillshade etc)
  3. Other raster functions.

River Network Generation (Theory and Practice)

  1. Flow direction
  2. Flow accumulation
  3. River network and watershed boundary delineation.

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

  1. Basic concept of GPS
  2. Errors in GPS
  3. Apapplication of GNSS.

Short Introduction to Remote Sensing

  1. Concept of remote sensing
  2. Dowloading RS data
  3. RS analysis practice

QGIS Training Session

QGIS provides all of the tools, professionals require to organize and retrieve information from images and remotely sensed data. It contains visualization,analysis capabilities and access to the world’s most extensive imagery library. Engineers, geologists, and data scientists all use QGIS software to map and organize geographic data. In light of this, CESS- Nepal, Pulchowk Campus is pleased to provide a 22-hour QGIS Training session led by Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Karn.(Teaching GIS and Remote Sensing (MS Disaster Risk Management and BE Elective – III)

Registration is open until November 5 at 8 P.M. The training session will begin on November 6, from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. The cost per individual would be Rs. 400.

A verifiable certification of participation will be provided to the students by the Department after the completion of classes and submission of assigned projects.

Submit your responses through the form provided below: https://forms.gle/LP7cVWpa4WZ1Xtg96

For more information, students can contact:Ashish Ojha (984481617)Sundar Mani Bhattarai (9840459750)(*ONLY FOR STUDENTS OF PULCHOWK CAMPUS. FUNDS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE IN CASE OF REGISTRATION BY OUTSIDE STUDENTS)