Christ University Faculty of Engineering-Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Date: July 11, 2014

MINUTES OF MEETING
Record of information provide by guest lecturer Mr.Purushotham S. Joshi on July 11, 2014
Venue: Block I, Conference Room
Time : 1400 hrs to 1500 hrs
Guest: Mr.Purushotham S. Joshi
SAE Bangalore Chapter
Bangalore.

Topic of Guest Lecture: Introduction to the SAE Chapter

The following points were discussed in detail:

1. Mr. Purushotham briefed us about some of the major activities carried out by SAE (Society of
Automotive Engineers) and introduced to us the SAE International, National and Regional
bodies. The SAE plays a major role in setting standards for all automobile and automotive
related aspects.

2. He also briefed us about the various membership schemes to join SAE for faculty and
students. Students may be enrolled as members after a payment of Rs. 499 each year.

3. The various activities and competitions held for students who are members of SAE were also
elaborately discussed. Students will be exposed to a number of national and international
technical events.

4. The benefits of becoming a member of SAE were highlighted by Mr. Purushotham. Students
may have access to the SAE digital library. They may also apply for technical papers at a
discounted price. Each student member would be given a card with an individual user name and
password through which he may access these online facilities.

5. SAE also presents many awards and scholarships for students excelling in the competitions
held by them and would also be given an opportunity to visit SAE International in the USA.

6. Mr. Purushotham concluded with the note that it would definitely benefit an individual
enrolling as a member of SAE.
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Dr. Gurumoorthy.S.Hebbar addressing the faculty and student members about

SAE
Mr. Purushotham Joshi addressing the faculty members and students of Department of
Mechanical Engineering about SAE