WEEK # 40, 9 - 15 October 2023
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1) Empowering Small-Scale Farming Families: Bridging Research with Sustainable Solutions
Date and Time: 16 October 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue: S101, SERD, AIT
Background:
Asia's agricultural landscape, largely dominated by small-scale farmers, faces a myriad of challenges. Addressing these challenges requires innovative solutions rooted in research, nature-based interventions, and global collaborations. AIT, through its Natural Resources Management (NRM) program under SERD, has been at the forefront of such research. Similarly, ECHO, a global Christian technical resourcing and networking organization, driven by its logo of "Hope Against Hunger," has been pioneering in introducing sustainable techniques and technologies to uplift farming communities for the past 42 years.
Aim of the Seminar:
This seminar aims to create a nexus between academic research and practical interventions in sustainable agriculture. By showcasing AIT's research initiatives alongside ECHO's transformative efforts, we aspire to foster a platform for mutual learning, discussions on scalable solutions, and the exploration of potential collaborative ventures.
Scope: The seminar will touch upon:
Research and Academic Excellence: Emphasizing the role of research, especially as conducted by AIT's NRM program, in formulating sustainable solutions for rural challenges.
On-Ground Impact: Understanding ECHO's strategies and their direct impacts on the lives of small-scale farming families across Asia and around the world.
Collaborative Dialogues: Engaging in a discourse to identify synergies between research and practical interventions, setting the stage for future collaborations.
Main Agenda:
Introduction to NRM, SERD, AIT by Prof. Rajendra Shrestha (5 minutes)
Recent Research by NRM program by Prof. Nophea Sasaki (15 minutes)
Empowering Small-Scale Farming Families: The ECHO Journey by Dr. Abram J. Bicksler, President/CEO of ECHO (30 minutes)
Q and A (15 minutes)
Idea Exchange (20 minutes)
Closing Remarks (5 minutes)
2) Join the "Gender, Environment, and Displacements for Climate Action Day" Video Competition by the Center on Gender and Forced Displacement and AIT.
Theme: Environmental Disasters & Displacements
Duration: 4-5 mins
Deadline: Oct 18, 2023.
Win Cash Prizes! 1st:TBH 5000 | 2nd: TBH 4000 | 3rd: TBH 3000
Please submit your video to: monira@ait.ac.th
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
For more information, visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/5atzxx2y
3) Invitation to the training on "Mendeley and Guiding to Get Published" on October 18, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (BKK Time) (Hybrid)
AIT Library, in collaboration with Elsevier, would like to invite you to a training session on "Mendeley and Guiding to Get Published." This session will provide you with a basic knowledge of using and applying Mendeley for research, as well as guidance on how to write your manuscript to get it published.
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Bangkok Time)
Agenda:
Introducing to Mendeley and hot it works
Guiding to get your manuscript published
Q&A
Speaker: Dr. Yoottapong Klinthongchai (Elsevier), Customer Consultant, Elsevier SEA
Venue: The training will be provided in hybrid mode. For the onsite workshop, the venue will be AIT Library, VDO-Teleconference Room. For the online session, it will be conducted via Zoom.
To register for the on-site workshop (35 seats), please send your request to library@ait.ac.th. If you require assistance with installing the software on your device, kindly bring your devices with you.
To join online, please find below the Zoom details:
Meeting URL: https://elsevier.zoom.us/j/5677744696?pwd=L3IrVXpVcE0vTGgxRURrRTNVZWdjUT09
Meeting ID: 567 774 4696
Passcode: 123456789
For your information regarding Mendeley and citation formats:
Mendeley is a reference manager that you can use to generate citations and bibliographies for your research papers. You can search for documents from online databases/websites or input bibliographic details manually into your personal library on Mendeley. Mendeley will automatically cite your documents from Mendeley to your Word document with just a few clicks.
AIT uses the APA 7th edition as its reference format.
If you encounter any issues with registration for this workshop, please contact us by replying to this email.
We look forward to seeing you at the workshop.
4) Updates from the Impact Rankings Team
Dear faculty and staff,
Some short updates from the AIT-SUPOT team for AIT impact rankings:
1. We will be launching the SDG impact ranking evidences https://ait.ac.th/the-ranking-2024-evidences which will compile all the evidences and increase visibility for reviewers and outsiders as well, just like how Chula, KMUTT, Mahidol, etc. do. Aside, we will be launching https://ait.ac.th/sustainability which will document all SDG-related activities. (Special thanks to Mr. Sanjeet and Mr. Dipesh for the website).
2. We have dispatched emails to unit directors, center directors, admin leads, and deans/department heads. Please kindly submit your evidence by October 20th, 2023 to whomever sent you the email, or you can directly reply this email. Evidence can be simply pictures/description of some activity you have organized. Please don’t submit publications because it will be automatically fetched from Scopus. Your evidence is critical to our ranking otherwise untold. Just submit to us, and we will sort them by ourselves to relevant SDGs.
3. We have to submit all evidences to Times Higher Education, by November 10, 2023, so we need a lot of time to rank the top-2 evidences for each indicator, as well as putting them nicely onto the website for reviewers. So kindly submit your evidence by October 20th, 2023.
4. We have discussed and will launch a dashboard to track our sustainability goals, e.g., carbon emission, recycled waste. In some department, we are improving, but some we are not. This dashboard will help us bring awareness which is first step toward changes. This dashboard can also be used to talk to investors/boards to bring changes. But please be patient, we need some time to put everything together.
5. Someone asked us why AIT is not participating in THE university ranking. This is because AIT does not teach undergraduate.
5) ScienceDirect Quiz: Join now through October 31, 2023
AIT Library is delighted to invite you to participate in the Science Direct Online Quiz, which will run from now until October 31, 2023. By correctly answering all the questions, you'll have a chance to win the following prizes:
Prizes:
1st prize: Mini Speaker (1 prize)
2nd prize: Thermal Flask (1 prize)
3rd prize: Laptop Bag (1 prize)
Here's how you can join:
Go to this link: http://bit.ly/3PLZ0hIor scan the QR Code.
Enter your name, AIT email, and your role.
Answer all questions by following the provided steps.
NOTE: Please ensure that you access the databases through the institution's network, i.e., AIT WiFi, LAN, or VPN. For more information about AIT VPN,
please visit this link: http://library.ait.ac.th/2019/04/20/off-campus-access-to-e-resources/.
The winners will be announced after the quiz concludes.
If you encounter any issues with accessing the link, please don't hesitate to contact the Library.
Best of luck in the Quiz!"
6) AIT NSTDA Friendship Bridge Architectural Design Competition - Unleash Your Creativity!
Email from the Director of OSC on 22 September 2023.
Dear AIT Community and Partner Organizations,
We are delighted to announce the launch of the AIT NSTDA Friendship Bridge Architectural Design Competition, a significant step in our journey towards sustainability and our vision of transforming AIT into a fully-fledged botanical garden campus, with a Net Zero target by 2030.
A crucial element of this transformative endeavor is the construction of a signature Wooden Bridge that will strategically link AIT to the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Thailand Science Park. AIT is situated adjacent to the NSTDA Thailand Science Park, Thailand's largest science and technology research park, and in close proximity to Thammasat University. With the current AIT status of a 'Science and Technology Park' by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), the Wooden Bridge project symbolizes our commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainability by physically connecting our campus to NSTDA. We aim to invite Thailand's top scientists, enterprises, and entrepreneurs to actively participate in our sustainable campus initiatives.
We invite all architects, designers, and creative minds to participate in the AIT NSTDA Friendship Bridge Architectural Design Competition. This competition provides a unique platform for you to showcase your innovative and sustainable bridge designs. We encourage you to consider not only the functional aspects but also the aesthetic and environmental dimensions of the bridge. The flyer is attached for your reference.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to the prospective designers who might be interested in participating in the design competition.
Key Competition Details:
Submission Deadline: 22 October 2023
Prize: 30,000 THB and honor of designer's name inscribed on the bridge
Guidelines: click here
Submission: click here
Your participation will play a vital role in shaping the future of AIT and advancing our commitment to sustainability.
Let's collaborate to create a more sustainable and connected future. If you have any questions or require additional information about the competition,
please do not hesitate to contact director-osc@ait.ac.th.
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to AIT's sustainable vision.
7) AIT CAREER FAIR & STUDENT RESEARCH EXHIBITION !
Dear AIT Community,
You are cordially invited to explore and uncover opportunities offered by the 30 companies who have confirmed to join so far at the AIT Career Fair & Student Research Exhibition scheduled on 25 October 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m at the AIT Conference Center. Pre-registration for Career Fair & Student Research Exhibition is now open!
A brief profile of the companies that are attending our Fair are given below, with 10 first timers:
- AAPICO Hitech PCL - world class manufacturer of OEM automotive parts
- Asian Engineering Consultants Co. Ltd. (Head Office) - engineering consultant
- AIT Extension - contributes to the development of the region through continuing professional education, short-course training and consultancy services
- AltoTech Global - engineering and software startup (FIRST TIMER)
- ASEAN Career Fair with Japan (from Japan) - gateway to access international career opportunities at excellent Japanese companies (FIRST TIMER)
- Banpu PCL - one of the leading energy companies in Asia-Pacific
- BayWa r.e. (Thailand)., Ltd - leading global developer, service supplier, distributor and energy solutions provider in Renewable Energy (FIRST TIMER)
- Blue Card Program, Bee Two GmbH (from Germany) - global recruiter for launching career in Germany (FIRST TIMER)
- Consultants of Technology Co., Ltd. (COT) - one-stop professional consulting firm with strong growth and sustainable development
- Double A (1991) PCL - one of the most advanced fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturers in the world
- Hays Recruitment (Thailand) Ltd - a subsidiary of Hays plc, a global recruitment company and one of the largest and most well-known recruitment agencies worldwide (FIRST TIMER)
- Indorama Ventures Global Services Limited - one of the world's leading petrochemicals producers with a presence in 35 countries, 145 Manufacturing facilities, 26,000+ professional employees, Consolidated Revenue 14.6 billion USD
- King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) - engineering and technology university in Thailand, focusing on teaching and research and one of nine national research universities in Thailand
- Kyocera AVX - leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future (FIRST TIMER)
- Laxmi Group Pvt. Ltd (from Nepal) - one of the prominent business houses of Nepal, with over 47 plus years of impeccable business reputation in Manufacturing, Agro Based and Trading industry
- MDPI Thailand Co.,Ltd. - pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing and supporter of academic communities since 1996
- Meinhardt (Thailand) Ltd - one of the world's few multidisciplinary, and truly integrated engineering, infrastructure and project management consulting firm
- My Internship Asia - connects university students with transformative internship opportunities across diverse fields in Thailand
- New Ambitions International & Education - established provider of career counselling and education (FIRST TIMER)
- Pan-International Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd - full-service provider of wire/cable assemblies to various industries including automotive, medical, communication and industrial control (FIRST TIMER)
- Planet Barcode Co. Ltd. - distributor and service provider of AUTO-ID products with complete solutions, services lead sales and automation
- Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) - international institution for the generation & application of early warning information
- Schaeffler Manufacturing Thailand Co. Ltd. - regional manufacturing hub for automotive products (FIRST TIMER)
- Sertis Co. Ltd. - AI-powered solution provider since 2014 to deliver business intelligence and automation solutions
- School of Engineering- King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) - research and educational institution in Thailand, and its School of Engineering is a prominent part of the university (FIRST TIMER)
- Stonehenge Inter PCL - consulting and management in construction with professionalism by qualified and experienced personnel to ensure the confidence and satisfaction of customers
- TEAM Consulting Engineering and Management PCL - Thailand’s largest conglomerate of consulting companies
- Thai Beverage PCL - Thailand's largest and one of Southeast Asia's largest beverage companies, with distilleries in Thailand, UK, and China
- The Siam Cement PLC (Head Office) - leading business conglomerate in the ASEAN region and has diversified into three core businesses: SCG Cement-Building Materials, SCG Chemicals and SCG Packaging
- THK Co., Ltd. (from Japan) - Japanese multinational company that specializes in the production and sale of machinery components and recruiting globally
CAREER TALK SCHEDULE:
¤ 1. “Navigating Your Career Path: Building Strong Foundations and Seizing Opportunities” by CIGAM Global Co. Ltd. TODAY, 4 October 2023 (Wednesday), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (e-poster attached)
Join Online/Zoom Meeting (Bangkok time)
https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/96398373966?pwd=KzArV0RsekY2TWZPMWFoUWF6TWttQT09
Meeting ID: 963 9837 3966
Passcode: CIGAM98014
Preregistration: CIGAM https://forms.gle/tQUPUE2ZvUp5Aits5
¤ 2. “Immersion with the ASEAN CAREER FAIR with JAPAN” by Energize Inc. on 6 October 2023 (Friday), 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm (e-poster attached)
Join Online/Zoom Meeting (Bangkok time)
https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/98683940694?pwd=YlFJbjBzWCtEQWZmWEpBcVRGMzU0UT09
Meeting ID: 986 8394 0694
Passcode: ACFJ
Preregistration: ACFJ https://forms.gle/aYkJnTcCsXRrHces7
¤ 3. “Discovering Professional Paths” on 18 October 2023 (Wed), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm ONSITE at the AIT Entrepreneurship Center (EC) Creator Space by:
ii. Blue Card Program, Bee Two GmbH
iii.Hays Recruitment (Thailand) Ltd
iv. Indorama Ventures Global Services Limited
v. Pan-International Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd
vi. Virtual Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
CAREER CENTER WEBSITE LOGO SPONSORS:
Platinum Sponsors:
¤ BlueCard Program, Bee Two GmbH
Silver Sponsors:
¤ Consultants of Technology Co., Ltd.
¤ Pan-International Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd
¤ Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES)
¤ Virtual Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Raffle Sponsor:
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
¤ AIT Student Representative team sponsored RESEARCH EXHIBITION showcasing prototypes and posters related to students’ research at the AITCC Lobby
¤ Raffle draw at 1:00 am and 3:30 p.m. for registered participants present on Career Fair day and win a Smart Watch for 1st & 2nd Prize + other goodies for runners-up
¤ Variety of food and drinks sold outside the AIT Conference Center with 8 Food Trucks
¤ AND Goodies! free stationery, bags, souvenirs and a lot more!
Please help us in spreading the word out about the Fair! And let us know as well if you have any company contacts that you want us to invite to the Fair.
Lastly, kindly pre-register if you are joining the event in this link and follow us on the recently launched AIT Career Center LinkedIn page!
Mark your calendar! For developments and career opportunities, please drop by at: www.careercenter.ait.ac.th
or check: https://www.facebook.com/officialaitcareercenter
or follow us in Instagram @aitcareercenter & LinkedIn
or email: careercenter@ait.ac.th
or contact us via phone: 662 524-6744, 662 524-6326
Everyone is welcome to join!
Thank you for your continued support!
8) Invitation to the webinar on "Secrets of Storytelling: Emotional Connections to Elevate Your Public Speaking" on 31 October 2023
AIT Extension is pleased to invite you to the webinar on "Secrets of Storytelling: Emotional Connections to Elevate Your Public Speaking" by Mr. Mario De Pinto, Project Manager from Disal Consulting
on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 14:00 hrs. Bangkok time.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
- The importance of storytelling from Aristotle to Amazon: ethos, logos, pathos
- Straight to the heart: why neuroscientists fall in love with stories
- Visualizations and multi-sensoriality
- Empathy-based communication: “Start with why”
- Tips to boost confidence in public speaking
For more information and registration please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/secrets-storytelling-emotional-connec...
Looking forward to welcoming you to our webinar.
1) Professional Development Course on “Carbon Markets and Climate Finance”
Climate finance provides the means to the implementation of projects, carbon pricing provides the incentive to mobilize the most “cost-effective” mitigation options. Carbon pricing can be a source of climate finance: with emissions trading through the auctioning of allowances, with carbon tax through tax levied, revenues raised can be used for adaptation and/or mitigation activities.
Date: 2 – 13 October 2023
Venue: AIT Campus
For more information and registration please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/carbon-markets-and-climate-finance
2) Professional development on “Strategic Human Resource Management and Business Leadership”
AIT Extension invites you to join the training on professional development on “Strategic Human Resource Management and Business Leadership”.
This training course is designed to support HR leaders and professionals in their quest for best practices that will be more beneficial to their organization’s human resources and for the achievement of business targets. By providing them with a better understanding of how to be both strategic and human-centered in their HR strategies and initiatives, and giving them opportunities to explore various frameworks, tools, and techniques, they will be able to translate strategic thinking into actionable outcomes that will make all stakeholders happy.
For more information and registration please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/strategic-human-resource-management-and-business-leadership-0
Date: 16 – 20 October 2023
Venue: AIT Conference Center
3) The 3rd International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development (DRSD 2023)
The 3rd International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development (DRSD 2023) is a continuation of previous symposia held in 2019 and 2021 and which were heralded as successful events. This year, DRSD 2023 will be a fully in-person event which will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, technical sessions, poster presentations and academic exhibitions.
The Symposium is open for participants from around the world and from various fields, such as researchers, practitioners, social motivators, innovators, IGOs, INGO/NGOs, civil society, early career academics, and students. The International Symposium aims to present a discourse on improving developmental practices to reduce long-term complex risks and promote equitable sustainability. This is reflected in the Symposium's six (6) thematic areas.
We are currently open for abstract submission for oral and poster presentations at the Symposium. Visit this link to submit your abstract: http://www.disaster-sustainability.org/paper-submission/
For more information on the Symposium, thematic areas, registration fees and processes, and submission of abstracts, please visit our website: www.disaster-sustainability.org
- Prof. Kazuo Yamamoto, President/ Chennai & New Delhi, India/ 16 - 19 October 2023
- Mr. Voravat Chonlasin, Executive Director, AITX/ Geneva, Switzerland/ 11 - 18 November 2023
- Dr. K. R. Salin, Faculty-SERD/ Kochi, Kerala, India/ 6 - 16 October 2023
- Mr. Shashwat Sharma, SET/ India/ 11 - 16 October 2023
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty, SERD/ Vietnam/ 22 - 23 October 2023
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty, SERD/ Nakhonnayok, Thailand/ 19 -20 November 2023
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty, SERD/ USA/ 28 October - 5 November 2023
- Prof. Vilas Nitivattananon, Faculty, SERD/ Germany/ 8 - 22 October 2023
- Prof. Thammarat Kootatep, Faculty, SERD/ Johannesberg, South Africa/ 14 - 20 October 2023
- Prof. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad, Faculty, SERD/ Nepal/ 6 -10 October 2023
- Mr. Sanjeet Amatya, Director of Public Affairs/ Nepal/ 6 - 11 October 2023
- Prof. Deepak Sharma, Director, CGC/ Tokyo, Japan/ 20 - 27 October 2023
- Prof. P. Abdul Salam, Dean-SERD/ Nepal/ 6 - 10 October 2023
- Mr. Pongsakorn Chantasit, SERD/ Manila, Philippines/ 15 - 21 October 2023
- Prof. BHW. Hadikusumo, Faculty-SET/ Vietnam/ 12 - 16 October 2023
- Dr. Simon Guerrero Cruz/ Manila, Philippines/ 15 - 21 October 2023
- Prof. Huynh Trung Luong, Faculty-SET/ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia/ 22 - 26 October 2023
- Mr. Md. Anishur Rahman/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 10 - 14 October 2023
- Prof. Paula Banerjee, Faculty-SERD/ Germany & Austria/ 24 September - 16 October 2023
- Mr. Huno Solomon Kofi Mensah/ Pattaya, Thailand/ 27 September - 3 October 2023
- Prof. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty-SERD/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 15- 18 November 2023
- Prof. Joyashree Roy, Director of Smarts Centre/ USA/ 29 September - 10 October 2023
- Ms. Aprilia Nidia Rinasti, GIC/ Taipei, Taiwan/ 29 October - 4 November 2023
- Prof. Shobhakar Dhakal, Faculty-SERD/ Kyoto, Japan/ 28 September - 10 October 2023
- Dr. P. V. Gopi Krishna, SCPO/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 7 - 11 October 2023
- Dr. Lai Nguyen Hay, Faculty-SERD/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 5 - 14 October 2023
- Dr. Ram Lal Verma, Faculty-SERD/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 8 - 15 October 2023
- Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, Faculty-SERD/ Kathmandu, Nepal/ 5 - 14 October 2023
- Dr. Chawalit Chaiwong, Faculty-SERD/ Taipei, Taiwan/ 18 - 21 October 2023
- Dr. Jirawee Polprasert, Faculty-SERD/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 14 - 18 November 2023
- Ms. Watcharathorn Chantinmathorn, SERD/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 14 - 18 November 2023
- Sunangrat Phusuwan, SERD/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 14 - 18 November 2023
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Hanoi, Vietnam/ 14 - 18 October 2023
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Dhaka, Bangladesh/ 29 - 31 October 2023
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Malaysia/ 1 - 5 November 2023
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Colombo, Sri Lanka/ 12 - 17 November 2023
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA/ Doha, Qatar/ 26 - 30 November 2023
- Mr. Swun Wunna Htet, GIC/ Vienna, Austria/ 1 - 29 October 2023
- Prof. Manukid Parnichkul, Faculty-SET/ Netherlands/ 13 - 22 October 2023
- Dr. Indrajit Pal, Faculty-SERD/ Phang Nga, Thailand/ 18 - 23 October 2023
Faculty & Staff Position:
1. FacultyPosition, SET-WEM
2. Structural Engineer, AIT Solutions
3. General Helper Hydraulic Laboratory - SET/WEM
4. Postdoctoral Researcher, CWCA
5. IT Officer, SET-ISE
6. General Support Staff, OPRE
7. Administrative Officer, AI Center
8. Finance and Accounting Officer, AI Center