Science & Tech quiz

Texas Instruments India Pvt. Ltd has announced that the fifth annual National Texas Instruments Jack Kilby Science and Technology Quiz will be held this year in Chennai, Delhi and Bangalore, starting with the regional round in Bangalore on November 11.

At the Bangalore regional rounds, students have the opportunity to win gifts like high-end robotic kits, telescopes and binoculars.  The winners along with a teacher will be flown to Bangalore for the final rounds. Students can also log onto http://www.tiif.org <http://www.tiif.org/>  or tijkquiz-query@list.ti.com or call Sylvia at +919740211944 for detailed information and registration on the Quiz.

Technical writing course

The Writers Block begins its next batch of the TWB Fundamental Certification Programme on October 31, 2007. The batch is from Wednesday to Friday and classes will be held from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm for a period of two and a half months.

Persons interested in doing the course in technical writing may contact Ph: 65681986 or 9845708052 or email: info@twb.in. Those interested in seeking information on career opportunities in technical writing can SMS TWB to 55050 or visit our website: www.twb.in

JRF position at BU

Bangalore University invites applications from eligible candidates for JRF position in a DST sanctioned three years research project to Dr M Jayananda, Department of Geology, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi campus, Bangalore- 560 056.

Applicants should have obtained first class M.Sc in Geology/ Applied Geology/ Earth Science from recognised University and should have an aptitude to work in field as well as laboratories in Bangalore as well as outside Bangalore.

The monthly Fellowship is Rs 8000 with admissible HRA. Prescribed applications and other details can be obtained from Dr M Jayananda (e-mail: mjayananda@rediffmail.com) through e-mail or by post or by telephone 080-22961390). Last date for obtaining and submitting the applications is November 12, 2007.

Abacus competition

Aloha, affiliated to Abacus Association of China and Malaysia, is organising a state level Abacus mental arithmetic competition at Ambedkar Bhavan Bangalore on October 27.

The competition will be in 4 different age groups for students. Over 2000 students are expected to participate in this competition.

For more information contact: Ph: 080-41533761/ 98458 65952 aloha.karnataka@gmail.com www.alohaindia.com

Free seminar

National instruments is organising the 6th National conference on Virtual Instrumentation in Engineering Education on October 26, 2007 from 8 am at Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore.  This free one day conference will focus on using the latest in virtual Instrumentation technology to teach various engineering concepts.

To register visit www.ni.com/india or call call free 1800 4257070/ Tel: 9180 41190000.  Email. nil.india@ni.com. Fax: 9180 41190010.

Aptitude test

Manasa Consultants will hold aptitude tests for students of Class 10 , I PU and II PU  on  October 29, 2007 at  No 399, 11th cross, 17th Main, II phase JPNagar, Bangalore-560078.  Registration on October 27 between 11am to 1PM. For details contact:9845058349

Prathibha Puraskar

Mulakanadu Maha Sangha has invited applications from Mulakanadu Brahmin students for scholarships (from Primary to Professional, Sanskrit and Vedic courses) and Prathibha Puraskar for merited students from 10th Std onwards in public examinations.

Applications can be obtained from any one of the following: 1) Sri MV Ramachandran, 183/22, 10th ‘B’ Main Road, 1st Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-560011. Ph: 26564646. 2) Dr MKLN Sastry, 512, 47th Cross, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-560011. Ph: 22457202. 3) Manager, Girvana Vidya Bhavana, No. 1835/A, 34th Cross, Banashankari, 2nd Stage, Bangalore-560070. Ph: 6595322.

Applications should be submitted between 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on or before November 30, 2007.