"For a rewarding career that transforms India, an engineer needs to graduate with good experience of designing and building real products that solve needs of society."
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India has a very large number of engineering and science graduates. Indian companies provide engineering services globally. However, when it comes to product design and innovative solutions to society’s problems, India lags far behind.
This is due in large measure to the limited practical exposure of students in the largely theory-oriented UG teaching in most of our colleges. Further, many of the teachers have not worked in industry and hence have little practical experience.
Many students do not develop innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. Most of them do not get core engineering jobs, many leave engineering altogether. Out of about 1 million engineers graduating per year in India, over 40% are considered unemployable by Indian industry and over 80% are unemployable in the knowledge industry. We estimate that barely 3-5% are capable of doing innovative design.
LEAP is working towards changing this, making even students from rural engineering colleges capable of doing innovative design. Know more...
LEAP provides IIT Style / Industry-oriented Project Based Learning (PBL) to Engineering Colleges by focused programs from 1st Year to 4th Year BE / B Tech. All LEAP activities involve building products and learning by doing. Know more...
LEAP is funded by the Maker Bhavan Foundation, USA through the IIT Madras Incubation Cell
The collaboration between Our institution and IIT Madras Incubation Cell has been seamless, showcasing the power of partnerships in fostering educational excellence. The dedication and expertise of the faculty members involved have been commendable, creating an enriching environment for learning and collaboration. Feedback from our students has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to participate in such a transformative program. We believe that initiatives like LEAP play a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Industry-oriented project-based learning offers a refreshing alternative to traditional classroom education. By immersing students in practical, real-world projects. LEAP equips them with the practical skills and knowledge required to tackle complex challenges in their respective fields upon graduation. This program helped our college and faculty who is looking to prepare their students for the demands of the modern workforce.
Our institution signed a MoU with IIT Madras Incubation Cell for participating in the LEAP programme. 118 students from our institution participated in the programme. As the first step, 20 faculty members were trained on the art of reverse engineering and Arduino programming. The sessions were mind-blowing. These trained faculty and faculty from IITM Incubation cell handled the sessions for students. It was heart-warming to see the utmost sincere involvement of students in the theory and practical sessions. LEAP workshops involve learning new concepts, creating group dynamics, developing aptitude for solving real-world problems, improving writing and presentation skills, and so forth. The LEAP programme is highly recommended to all first year students of engineering, irrespective of their branch of study. It introduces the project based learning to students, thus cultivating interest in engineering which would positively reflect in their regular studies as well. The follow-up programmes in higher semesters mould the students to be real engineers.
LEAP approach of integrating IIT-style project-based learning throughout the engineering curriculum is a game-changer. Through hands-on experience in building products, students not only deepen their understanding of theoretical concepts but also develop invaluable problem-solving and inter disciplinary skills for success in today's competitive job market.The enthusiasm and dedication exhibited by participants reflect the program's success in igniting curiosity in understanding engineering principles.
Our postgraduate students attended the LEAP programme which provided them with an exceptional study environment. It provided them an invaluable stock taking step towards their advancement in their career. The programme enhanced their problem solving skills through creative assignments and brainstorming discussions. Project based learning is indeed a great learning experience for the students. Through this small initiative, I believe that the students have enhanced their capability to learn, achieve and contribute to the world. There is no doubt that these torch-bearers will be ahead of others.
LEAP wasn't just a program, it was a gateway to a world of possibilities for our students. Through a kaleidoscope of hands-on activities, they learned to see the world through a different lens, one that fostered innovation and creativity. This newfound perspective blossomed magnificently, resulting in internships, fellowships, placements, and even the birth of a thrilling new startup!.
After finishing LP201: Product Engineering for Real Life Problems, I had significant exposure to practical experience with product development and creative engineering solutions, which has been a personal advantage of the LEAP program. The program made us realize that we could also create a solution that might address a pressing issue in the real world and demonstrated the true potential of engineers. The program inspired me and my team to launch our startup in our college and make the decision to work on it, as did the exposure we received from visiting the IITM Research Park.
I have learned many things during my LEAP project development. While working on the LEAP project, I have learned the importance of teamwork, challenges during developing a real-world project, and various technologies like 3D printing and microcontrollers. It was truly a great learning opportunity. Through the experience gained from this LEAP project, I was able to develop much better projects during my final year. Also, I was able to participate in LEAP's first open house held at IITM Research Park. It was a great experience in my life.
I joined LEAP in my second year of college. It's been an amazing journey, where we learned things by actually doing them. First, we learned about reverse engineering, which taught us how to take things apart and put them back together. Then, we got assigned a project and started working together as a team. The LEAP team was always there to help us when we had problems. We also had monthly meetings where we had to talk about how much progress we'd made on our project. This helped us get better at presenting and understanding our work. Overall, LEAP has helped us get better at doing engineering projects.
I was the guy in 2020 who had just completed his grade 12 and joined Mechanical Engineering in Government College of Engineering with lot of ambitions but, with the zero knowledge on engineering. LEAP give me a good opportunity to explore the engineering that could be done in the various domains of the world. At the very beginning of my college stint, it helps me to have a good basic idea in engineering apart from classroom stuffs. To be honest, it gave me such a fantastic foundation for my career. It taught me that combination or coordination of all departments and all science led to innovate something in day-to-day life. We know how the people are facing a daily problem in their life right. So, I came to know how engineering can make a solution for those problems by using the technology as well as the principle behind the science. As I am from the mechanical background, it gave me the space to combine and integrate the knowledge which I had in electronics, helps me to do lot of works and projects in mechatronics domain.
Hi! I am Jeba Mathew from final year EEE - Government college of Engineering Tirunelveli. I was the part of LEAP program conducted by IIT Madras. From the program we have learnt many things, these hands-on practices make us to do our project efficiently. With this program we came to know about the Arduino software and with use of the Arduino software we done our projects and by the help of the program we learned about leadership qualities, time management and team coordination. We have came across the term swot analysis which helped me for the development of myself. Finally, I would thank our LEAP coordinator, Doctor Muthumani Ma'am. And our LEAP organizer, Rolland sir, Thank you. Finally, I would like to convey me heartfelt thanks to Prof.Timothy Gonsalves for his excellent initiative to provide this valuable opportunity.
At LEAP, I embarked on a transformative journey, immersing myself in the realms of electronics and programming. The experience was enriched with insightful lessons in reverse engineering and engaging activities. Interacting with a diverse cohort broadened my horizons, particularly through exposure to numerous startups at IITM. Visits to the IITM Research Park and participation in an event at Anna University exposed me to a wealth of innovative ideas from fellow students, which proved invaluable. Additionally, a LEAP member facilitated my internship, further enhancing my practical learning. Our project, the "Drizzle Guard," provided hands-on experience with sensors, microcontrollers, and actuators, deepening my understanding of these technologies. I am sincerely grateful for the invaluable opportunities and knowledge gained through LEAP.
The LEAP program empowered me to lead a team in devising a pioneering project for enhancing surveillance in mining disasters. With collaborative brainstorming, we crafted innovative solutions. My subsequent four-week internship at IITM Research Park provided hands-on experience in cutting-edge research, enriching my skills and knowledge. Immersed in real-world applications, I gained invaluable insights and mentorship, preparing me for future challenges. Grateful for these transformative experiences, I now embark on my journey with confidence, equipped to make meaningful contributions to technology and innovation.
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