;

IITKGPF gave funding support for COVID test launched at KGP, which has received ICMR Certification

button_share-with-other-iit-kgp-alumni

button_visit-and-be-a-kgp-vip

                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                        

Dear Reader,

COVIRAP, the COVID diagnostic device developed by Prof. Suman Chakraborty and his team, has received ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) certification!

The development of this novel device was supported by both the IITKGP Foundation US and also an IIT Madras alumnus, Anand Rajaraman.

Within the certificate, there was promise of potential use on a commercial basis.

Here is a link to the video announcement of the news with Director VK Tewari, Deputy Director Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya and members of the team that developed the device.

https://youtu.be/Q7kVS9gB-Uk

Congratulations to Prof. Suman and the IITKGP team!

                                                                                                                         

Give back to your KGP! Make a quick donation via the below buttons.

buttonbutton--1-button--2-button

button_other-amount

                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                         

The IITKGP Foundation is Tax-Exempt under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3) in the United States (Federal ID: 47-0747227).

                                                                                                                       

Don't forget to submit any pictures and information you have of "KGPians Getting Together" either socially or for KGP related events. We will share them in an upcoming newsletter!

button_kgpians-getting-together

                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                       

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 4-5, 2020: PanIIT USA "IIT2020: Future is Now" Global Summit

Ongoing: Apply for CEP (Continuing Education Program) Courses at IIT-Kharagpur

If you have an event you would like to add to the calendar, please send an email with details to info@iitkgpfoundation.org.

button_view-all-events-at-kgp

                                                                                                                       

IITKGP Foundation supported COVID diagnostic test receives ICMR Certification

The novel testing technology for COVID-19 developed by Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Dr. Arindam Mondal and their team at IIT Kharagpur has been recently certified by ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research).

Festive Greetings from IIT-KGP's Dean of Alumni Affairs, Prof. Subrata Chattopadhyay

KGP's Dean of Alumni Affairs, Prof. Subrata Chattopadhyay has shared a festive greeting with the alumni and friends of IIT-Kharagpur!
 
 

PanIIT USA's recent webinar featured three KGPians

PanIIT USA in association with IIT SoCal recently held a webinar, 'Digital Transformation of Companies--Post COVID Era', which featured three KGP alumni.

IIT KGP alumnus Piyus Agarwal ('81) designs mask with fans for comfort

An Odia man Piyus Agarwal, (60), an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur ('81) and IIM Calcutta, has designed a mask which is comfortable for breathing.

Persistent Systems, founded by Anand Deshpande ('84), to acquire US enterprise software firm Capiot

Information technology company Persistent Systems Ltd said Thursday it has agreed to acquire Palo Alto, California-based Capiot Software Inc. and its subsidiaries in Australia, India and Singapore.
 

Diversity focus at IIT-Kharagpur's VGSoM Conclave

The need for diversity and inclusion to build collaborative workplaces was explored by speakers at The Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur's HR Conclave, Vaachna, which was held on October 3.

IIT Kharagpur invites applications for free Advanced Engineering Mathematics Course via NPTEL

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank suggests engineering students take up the online course on 'Advanced Engineering Mathematics' offered by NPTEL.

Save the Date: PanIIT USA to hold "IIT2020: Future is Now" Global Summit on December 4-5, 2020

PanIIT USA is organizing its first and the biggest Global Virtual Summit.
 
 

IIT-KGP's unsung heroes need your help--please donate now!

Distributions are still taking place and the current timeline of continued support via this campaign is March 2021. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available to us.

Employer Matching Gift Programs

If you've donated to the IITKGP Foundation, you may be able to double your donation! We're here to help you with the process!

Upcoming Events for IIT-KGP

December 4-5, 2020: PanIIT USA "IIT2020: Future is Now" Global Summit
Ongoing: Apply for CEP (Continuing Education Program) Courses at IIT-Kharagpur
 

Make a Quick Donation to IIT Kharagpur now!

buttonbutton--1-button--2-button_other-amount
 






----------------------------------
The IITKGP Foundation respects your privacy!
To make sure these communications are not mistakenly blocked in the future by your spam-blocker, please add 'email_watch@omnimagnet.net' and 'webmaster@iitkgpfoundation.org' to your approved-senders-list. If you no longer wish to receive correspondence of this kind from the IITKGP Foundation please follow this unsubscribe link: http://www.iitkgpfoundation.org/unsubscribe.html?email=[email]. You will be removed from receiving any further e-mails at that point. Please allow up to 72 hours to process.