Friday, March 7, 2014
Engineering education in the 21st century
What role does engineering education play in our modern society? According to Venkatesh Narayanamurti of the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Harvard Kennedy School, engineering is crucial to a well-rounded society. In a live webinar, 15 universities in South Asia were able to interactively explore the role of engineering education in modern society.  
 
10 tips for doing fieldwork in South Asia

On February 26, the South Asia Institute Graduate Student Associates (GSAs) hosted an interactive workshop for students considering doing research in South Asia. The GSAs shared their experience doing research in the field, and their diverse backgrounds working with NGOs and government organizations.

Click here for advice about doing field research in South Asia.


Upcoming SAI Events 
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CANCELLED: Princes of Mughal Empire
The Muslim Societies in South Asia Seminar 'Princes of the Mughal Empire' that was scheduled to take place today, March 7, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. 

 
 
 
Reception and book sale to follow.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Webinar: Why study the brain?
Venkatesh MurthyProfessor of Molecular and Cellular Biology Harvard University, will lead this webinar and discuss how the interdisciplinary study of neuroscience has implications not just for doctors in the clinic, but also for psychologists, educators, computer scientists, musicians, tennis players and just about everyone. Watch live on SAI's website and submit questions on social media. 
Friday, Mar. 14, 8:30 AM in Cambridge, 5:30 PM in Pakistan, 6 PM in India, 6:30 PM in Sri Lanka & Bangladesh 
 
 
 
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