WEEK# 41, 19 – 25 October 2020
In this issue:
1) 17 Oct 2020 Update on the AIT OQ
Email from Director, Office of Academic Administration
Dear AIT Family:
The community will recall that the AIT COVID-19 Task Force took the initiative to be extra cautious and decided to implement additional measures for a group of students who were on the same flight as the last student who tested positive on the second test for COVID-19 on 8 October. These measures entailed a further 7-day quarantine in addition to the mandatory 14-day stay at OQ, as well as an additional COVID-19 test. The TF wishes to inform you that one other student from that group has tested positive from the third test on 14 October taken during the extended quarantine period. These two most recent cases sat in the same row on their flight to Thailand.
This most recent positive-case student was transported on 16 October from the OQ by a Thammasat University Hospital (TUH) ambulance for treatment at TUH. The first student on that flight who tested positive on 8 October has since tested negative at TUH after 6 days and has returned to AIT OQ on 15 October for 14 days of quarantine. The rest of the students from the same flight have all tested negative and already completed all quarantine requirements and have left OQ.
Therefore, in TUH at present for treatment are two students -- this latest 14 October case and a previous 6 October case. Our thoughts are with them for their quick and complete recovery.
With these recent developments, the TF wishes to advise our students, who are still overseas and are contemplating to come or return to AIT, to refer to the 11 October 2020 message from the Vice President for Administration on Further Advice on the AIT OQ. In order to minimize the very stressful consequences if they test positive after their arrival at AIT / Thailand, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that they heed this advice, such as to limit their exposure to any possible uncertainties as they prepare their travels, which includes voluntary self-isolation prior to departing to Thailand, to make sure that they are fully healthy and to stay home if they do have or have experienced previous symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to those who have, as well as to exhibit maximum care when traveling (including while at the airport and on the plane).
We remain appreciative of the cooperation of the entire AIT community. We also want to recognize the sacrifices of our OQ staff who are following heightened safety precautionary measures as they carefully and safely carry out their respective duties and responsibilities in accordance with the regulations / guidelines prescribed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health, to assure the safety of our quarantined students and the AIT community.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. But in order to protect the AIT community and yourself, you MUST continue to be vigilant with social distancing, wear face masks at all times on or off campus, practice regular personal hygiene, and avoid crowded places.
AIT COVID-19 Task Force
2) Invitation: Regional Policy Dialogue on Circular Economy for Plastic Waste Management on 20 October 2020
Email from AIT Solutions on 15 October 2020
The SWITCH-Asia Regional Policy Advocacy Component funded by European Union (EU), implemented by UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific is pleased to invite you to attend the Regional Policy Dialogue on Circular Economy for Plastic Waste Management - Moving Towards Circular Economy for Plastic Waste Managementon on 20 October 2020, 14:00 hrs (Bangkok time).
We hope that you will be able to join us and actively contribute to this dialogue. Don't miss it!
Event details and registration link are available here: http://www.sl-scp.ait.ac.th/waste-mngt.html
To go directly to registration page, click this link:
https://forms.gle/MMu833RCuLPKaD3N8
For more information please contact:
Ms. Pondchanok Piraintorn (Japan)
Project Coordinator
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
3) The GTE Special Talk Series on 22 October 2020
The program of the GTE Special Talk Series
Thursday, 22nd October 2020
10:15 am - Registration at the Online Studio Room, AIT Library
- Opening Ceremony
10:30 amInvited Special Talk titled: “State-of-the-Art Soil Improvement: Introduction of Chemical Grouting and It’s Application Grouting” by Mr. Ricky K. N. Wong
11:45 amThe Research Collaboration Contract Signing Ceremony and Group Photos
-Mr. Ricky K. N. Wong, President, Sanshin Construction
-Mr. Morris I Min Wang, President, ISEKI Engineering
-Mr. Takeshi Iwakubo, Director, Sanshin Construction
-Mr. Sung Yu Li, General Manager, Yishiang Industrial
12:15 pmLunch at the AIT Conference Center
4) "AIT Enterprises Alliance" on 11 November 2020 at AIT and online
Program
09.00-10.00 Registration, Networking, Exhibition and Refreshments
10.00-10.05 Welcome remarks
10.05-10.15 Opening remarks
10.15-10.25 Launch of AIT Enterprises Alliance
10.25-11.05 Keynote Speaker
11.05-11.15 Photo session and media talks
11.15-11.20 A tour of “AIT Knowledge Portal” and talk
11.20-12.00 Theme Panel Towards 2030 - What the Future Holds
12.00-13.00 Lunch 13.00-13.30 Invited Speaker
13.30-14.10 Plenary Panel: Academia-Industry Alliance: The Common Ground 14.10-14.20 Overview of Executive and life long learning opportunities
14.20-14.40 Coffee Break
Panel 1 Sustainability - An Opportunity for Businesses
Panel 2 Technology Innovations Shaping the Future - Adaption by Businesses
Panel 3 Digital Transformation - Pathway for Businesses
14.40-15.10 Visionary Talk Visionary Talk Visionary Talk
15.10-15.45 Panel Discussion Panel Discussion Panel Discussion
15.45-16.00 Closing
5) Coming soon! AIT Career Fair & Research Exhibition - 4 November 2020 !
Email from AIT Career Center on 1 October 2020.
Dear AIT Community,
Warm greetings from the AIT Career Center ! We are pleased to inform you that the Fall 2020 Semester AIT Career Fair and Research Exhibition is scheduled on 4 November 2020 at the AIT Conference Center!
What to expect:
¤ Long-term career prospects
¤ Job placements
¤ Internship opportunities
¤ On-the-job training
¤ Research partners
¤ Networking with company representatives in person or virtually
¤ Free Goodies!
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.
Mark your calendar! For developments and career opportunities, please visit: www.careercenter.ait.ac.th
or check/like: https://www.facebook.com/official ait career center
or email: careercenter@ait.ac.th
or contact us via phone: 662 524-6744, 662 524-6326
6) Social Security contribution
Email from Office of Human Resources Services on 16 September 2020.
Dear Social Security Members,
Following the announcement of the Ministry of Labor, effective September to November 2020, the 5% monthly contributions to the Social Security fund by both the employer and employee will be reduced to 2%.
Starting September 2020, AIT's and employee’s contributions to the Social Security fund will be 2% of salary, with a maximum contribution of Baht 300 per month, based on the maximum salary calculation of Baht 15,000.
Training Courses/ Conferences
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This Training has more focus on the practical side of CM with reasonable focus on technical details and will include stories and anecdotes, practical insights, and lessons learned. It will be relaxed, informal, and conversational in nature.
4. Online Training Course: The Language of Research (Batch II)
6. The International Conference on Energy, Environment and Climate Change (International Conference on Utilities and Exhibition) – ICUE 2020
8. Online training course on "The Fun(damentals) of Change Management from 2 - 9 November 2020
Course Description and Rationale
The course is designed to provide individuals with a sound understanding of different elements of CM, ranging from an introduction to CM, through to details about the people side of change, e.g., behaviors, change resistance, etc. and then a run through a simple, practical framework approach to change.
This Training has more focus on the practical side of CM with reasonable focus on technical details and will include stories and anecdotes, practical insights, and lessons learned. It will be relaxed, informal, and conversational in nature.
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/1053
or
Ms. Panchica Koonchaimang
Program Coordinator
AIT Extension
Email: six-sigma@ait.ac.th
Course Description and Rationale
The one who will continuously improve to add value to the customer will be the one who sustains business in the Long run. Lean Six Sigma has evolved from being purely for a manufacturing focused to enterprise focus. The curriculum and literature has evolved over the period of time. This Training has its own unique value proposition as part of the Curriculum is the basics of The Lean Start up, Lean Thinking, Lean Mindset as well as the Link of Lean with Strategy and Innovation along with an essential skill of Change Management.
You will not only get an internationally recognized Certification but also get an idea of the local trends. This Training has more focus on the practical side of Lean Six Sigma with reasonable focus on technical details.
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/1049
or
Ms. Panchica Koonchaimang
Program Coordinator
AIT Extension
Email: six-sigma@ait.ac.th
Course Description and Rationale
The course is designed to provide individuals with a sound understanding of different elements of CM, ranging from an introduction to CM, through to details about the people side of change, e.g., behaviors, change resistance, etc. and then a run through a simple, practical framework approach to change.
This Training has more focus on the practical side of CM with reasonable focus on technical details and will include stories and anecdotes, practical insights, and lessons learned. It will be relaxed, informal, and conversational in nature.
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/1054
or
Ms. Panchica Koonchaimang
Program Coordinator
AIT Extension
Email: six-sigma@ait.ac.th
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11. Online training course on "Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training & Certification"
The one who will continuously improve to add value to the customer will be the one who sustains business in the Long run. Lean Six Sigma has evolved from being purely for manufacturing-focused to an enterprise focus. The curriculum and literature have evolved over a period of time. This training has its own unique value proposition as part of the Curriculum is the basics of The Lean Startup, Lean Thinking, Lean Mindset as well as the Link of Lean with Strategy and Innovation along with an essential skill of Change Management.
You will not only get an internationally recognized Certification but also get an idea of the local trends. This training has more focus on the practical side of Lean Six Sigma with a reasonable focus on technical details.
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/1047
