Just got this news via Vijay, BITS Pilani’s previous Students Union Prez.
BITS Pilani is now extending its arms and inviting working professionals (or ex-working professionals in case you’re retired, or a banker) to come over to BITS for a stint as a visiting professor. The programme is called Back to BITS. As of now the domains include (but aren’t restricted to)
- Robotics
- Mechatronics
- Composite materials
- Nanotechnology
- Microelectronics
- Embedded systems
- Chemical Process Systems Engineering
- Entrepreneurial skill development
BITSAA launched this only yesterday and from what I hear, the selection criteria is going to be rigorous.
Here’s something which some of you who are still studying might want to consider a while after you would have passed out of this place. And if you’re already out and want to get back in, shoot a mail to campusrelations-team@bitsaa.org
Personally, I think this is a fantastic initiative. Abhilash in his 30 before 30 list had mentioned to teach at BITS for a semester, well the ball is in court now. I am sure he’d prefer coming here than digging for oil somewhere in the middle of no where and wouldn’t mind the pay cut (albeit a hefty pay cut).
Apart from getting some really enthusiastic and knowledgable professors, it will hopefully also boost up our research. And if these professors like to make merry, then its all the more better 
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Woah!! This is awesome news….they could have included…Films/Mass Communication/Media also into that list…:D
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Rishabh Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Hmm, don’t think it is as of yet, but I am sure they will allow. Ritojeet of 2005 batch is teaching here, some course in animation if I’m not wrong.
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Actually we are open to all of these as well.. the list that you put of Films/Mass Communication/Media….
Its very open – and the possibility of various different courses being taught is probable.
Please do spread the word about the sabbatical program.
Thanks Rishabh for the post!
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i want to know about bits pilani,pilani is it famous for its name and fame or just because of its ability or talent…
i also wanted to know what is the reason behind its sixth position all over india……
i also wanted to know the problems faced by students when they are going for firstyear…….
is there any ragging incident that took place before …..
and problems faced during ragging please inform me because i f i got admitted to bits this year i would be able to tackle all these problems…
you are the ex bitsians to help future bitsians or generations……..
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