WEEK# 46, 23 – 28 November 2020

In this issue:

A. Announcements 

B. Events 

C. Classifieds (jobs)

A. Announcements

1) Special lecture on "Trash Lucky - Incentivizing People to Recycle" by Mr. Nattapak Atichartakarn

You are cordially invited to attend our special lecture on "Trash Lucky - Incentivizing People to Recycle" by Mr. Nattapak Atichartakarn, Co-Founder & CEO, Trash Lucky, Co. Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand. The presentation will be held on:

Date: Monday, 23 November 2020
Time: 13.00 – 13.50 hrs.
Venue: Milton E. Bender Auditorium

For Online Participants:
Zoom Meeting ID: 498 076 8145
Password: 812046

All interested are welcome to this special lecture.

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2) AIT Roadshow Live in Chinese and English on 26 November 2020

The Marketing Team is very pleased to share with you the information of the upcoming AIT Roadshow Live. The session will be conducted in Chinese and English.

Time and Date: 7:30pm, 26 Nov (Beijing Time, GMT+8)

Platform: VooV meeting

The webinar will be in Chinese mandarin and English.

Our guest speakers will be:

  • Eden Woon, AIT President
  • Dieter Trau, Dean of School of Engineering and Technology
  • Shobhakar Dhakal, Dean of School of Environment, Resources and Development
  • Roger Levermore, Dean of School of Management 

Here are the topics we will discuss in the Roadshow:

  • Academic Programs from the three schools
  • Campus life & extracurricular activities
  • New 1-Year Master's Programs
  • New Flexible Degree Options
  • Admission Requirements
  • Network and partnership with Chinese enterprises and universities
  • Q&A

Please also find attached the poster of the event and the regist

The AIT Marketing Teamration link.

If you have any more questions, please contact us through event@ait.ac.th.

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3) Emerald Online Quiz 2020 (Now - 27 November 2020)

Email from AIT Library on 10 November 2020.

Dear All,

The Library is pleased to invite you to join "Emerald Online Quiz 2020". The quiz covers five easy questions. The answers can be found by searching Emerald's database.  (https://www.emerald.com/insight/)

Prizes:

•1st prize: SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8

•2nd prize: Xiaomi Mi Pocket Speaker

•3rd Prize: Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 10000mAh 

Instruction:

•Make sure you are connected to instituttion's Wifi. (Off-campus students can access Emerald Databases through AIT VPN.) For more information about AIT VPN, please click on this link http://library.ait.ac.th/2019/04/20/off-campus-access-to-e-resources/

•Make use of the hints and look for the answers in the PDF files.

•Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.

•The winners will be contacted via e-mail within 1 week after the quiz closes.

The winners will be notified via email.

Competition duration: Now - 27 November, 2020

To join the quiz, please click on this link: https://emeraldpublishing.typeform.com/to/zbZy9BsF

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3a2ScpZ

 

4) Extended Library hours to 1 AM (17 - 30 November 2020)

Email from AIT Library on 16 November 2020

AIT Library is pleased to inform you that during 17 - 30 November 2020, the Library will be open from 8.00 a.m. - 1.00 a.m. Group Study Rooms are also available to serve you until 1 a.m.

For on-campus students:
To borrow the past examination papers, please contact the Library staff at the Reference Section.

For overseas students:
To request past examination papers, please send an e-mail to library@ait.ac.th

AIT Library
Web Site: http://library.ait.ac.th
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3a2ScpZ

 

 

5) AIT Library User Satisfaction Survey 2020 (Now - 30 November 2020)

AIT Library would like to invite you to participate in the AIT Library User Satisfaction Survey 2020. The information from the survey will help the Library to improve the library services and facilities.

To participate and complete the online survey, please click on the link below and sign in with your AIT account.
https://bit.ly/36LxSJB

The survey starts from now until 30 November 2020.

All participants in the survey may have a chance to win the following prizes.
Hom Krun Gift Voucher 500 Baht (x1)
Hom Krun Gift Voucher 300 Baht (x2)
Hom Krun Gift Voucher 100 Baht (x4)
Laptop cases (x4)
Small luggage (x1)
Teddy bears (x20)
Elephant dolls (x3)
Multi-USB chargers (x10)
Eco-friendly spoons and forks (x15)
Bags (x5)

AIT Library
Website: http://library.ait.ac.th
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3a2ScpZ

 

B. Events

Training Courses/ Conferences

1) i-FLOC 2020, Virtual Aquaculture Workshop

23 - 25 November 2020
 
The international Virtual Aquaculture Workshop on Biofloc Technology (i-FLOC 2020) organised by the Aquaculture Program (AARM) of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) will be held online, from 23 - 25 November 2020. World renowned speakers will provide the latest technologies and practices on biofloc farming of tilapia and shrimp. There is also a special session on the intensive, indoor farming technologies for shrimp. 
 
Technical Program and other details with the link for registration are available at: https://www.aitaquaculture.org/ait-ifloc-aquaculture-workshop.htm.
 
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2) Online Professional Short Course on "Challenges in Deployment of Electric Vehicle and the Way Forward for the Developing Nations"
Couse will be conducted on 23, 25, 27 November and 1 December 2020
Time: 10:00 - 13:00 hrs (Bangkok time)
Online platform: Zoom Application
 
Course information:
Electric Vehicles (EV) technology is becoming an increasingly viable alternative to the existing conventional vehicles taking into consideration fuel prices and pollution. However, there are many challenges in EV deployment, e.g., higher prices, lack of technicians and engineers, lack of charging infrastructures, lack of appropriate EV safety readiness in fire/transport department, etc. Similarly, battery storage technology is also crucial part of EV and even for other devices. After first use, second use of battery is an emerging issue and could be used for Microgrid or renewable energy integration.

Contents

Classroom Discussion:

  • Introduction of Electric Vehicles (EV)
  • Various Components of EV
  • Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) vs. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
  • Battery Storage Technology
  • Battery Charging Stations
  • Battery Swapping Stations
  • Impact of EV on Power Grid Network
  • Application of Battery Storage in EV for Renewable Integration
  • Second Age Battery Storage Applications
  • Key Technological, Safety and Policy Barriers in EV Deployment
  • Battery Management Systems and Safety Issues

Test / Quiz:

Pre and Post-Test will be conducted

Project Report:

  • Participant needs to prepare a project report on topic of interest on EV
  • Participants have to present their project proposal report in a group or individually for 10 to 15 minutes per report. After presentation, the report needs to be submitted to the program coordinator in the given format on 7 December 2020.
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/1128

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3) Online training course on "Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training & Certification"
Duration: 2 - 27 November 2020
Instructor: Mr. Ron Leeman, CEO & Founder The Highway of Change, Founder & Country Representative Institute of Change and Transformation Professionals Asia

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

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4) Online training course on "Innovation and The New Normal: How to Make Way in a Changed World"
Date: 24, 26 November, 1 & 3 December 2020
Course Overview:
Innovation is a word we hear so often these days. To many of us it conveys a kind of a magic bullet. A way out of all kinds of dead-ends - corporate, technological or social. It is true that at its very core Innovation means “doing things differently” and there are case studies galore about innovation success that we see disrupting markets and impacting millions of lives.
People ask, “is there a science to Innovation success?” “Is there a formula that churns our innovative products and services? If it were, wouldn’t it be just great?” The truth is, Innovation happens around us all the time. It is often subliminal. In fact, the best innovations are the ones we don’t see coming, and yet they change our lives. Innovation is part genius, part tool. To learn to innovate is to learn to spot signs from a new whole new perspective.
 
This course unpacks Innovation as a practical concept that you can put to use. Not only to think your way around problems, but to enter a whole new way of thinking.
 
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/1126

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5) Online Professional Development Course on " Strategic Human Resource Management and Business Leadership"
Date: 29 November, 6, 9, 13 and 16 December 2020
Time: 15:00 - 17:00 hrs. (Bangkok time)
 
Course objective:

With the advent and application of modern technology in both manufacturing and service sectors, the focus of HRM and HRD across various organizations is becoming paramount. Strategic HRM which is proactive management of people, needs to think ahead on coping with the new challenges of the organizations. It is very critical for every organization to strategize its hiring, retaining, benefits, training, upskilling and reskilling the current employees to remain on the competitive edge.

This 6 days online course focuses on the changing role of HR in strategically performing its functions of talent acquisition, employee engagement and well-being, training and development, and performance management for the achievement of business results.

For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/node/1104

 

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6) Online training course on "AI in Agriculture and Food Supply"
Date: 30 November - 11 December 2020

Background

The usual agricultural practices will not be able to feed the World, as demand for agricultural products increases while agricultural land remains limited. In many ways today’s agricultural practices are inefficient, with irrigation wasting an estimated 80-90% of the water used and about 40% of farms globally overuse fertilizers and chemicals, leading to harmful effects on soil and water quality, and consequently yield per unit area. Digital Technologies (DTs) can tackle many food production and distribution challenges, such as low productivity, high transaction costs, limited use of inputs and minimal commercialization. Keeping in mind that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (i.e., emergence of ICT or DTs) is behind the disruption in all sectors and industries, agriculture, one of the oldest industries in human history, is also evolving more rapidly than ever. Smart farming technology is a technological solution that aims to create highly added value by integrating existing agricultural technologies with cutting-edge ICT solutions including Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Drone Technology. AIT Extension Program on Digital Disruption in Agriculture and Food Industry will be a set of independent as well as interconnected training courses (online, face2face, blended), which have been designed to equip you with better understanding, required knowledge and skills on Digital Disruption in Agriculture & Food Industry.

For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.asia/course/1130

1_AI in Agriculture and Food Security

 

7) Online training course on "Sustainable and Smart Farming using Cutting Edge Technologies and IoT"
Date: 30 November - 11 December 2020

Background

The usual agricultural practices will not be able to feed the World, as demand for agricultural products increases while agricultural land remains limited. In many ways today’s agricultural practices are inefficient, with irrigation wasting an estimated 80-90% of the water used and about 40% of farms globally overuse fertilizers and chemicals, leading to harmful effects on soil and water quality, and consequently yield per unit area. Digital Technologies (DTs) can tackle many food production and distribution challenges, such as low productivity, high transaction costs, limited use of inputs and minimal commercialization. Keeping in mind that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (i.e., emergence of ICT or DTs) is behind the disruption in all sectors and industries, agriculture, one of the oldest industries in human history, is also evolving more rapidly than ever. Smart farming technology is a technological solution that aims to create highly added value by integrating existing agricultural technologies with cutting-edge ICT solutions including Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Drone Technology. AIT Extension Program on Digital Disruption in Agriculture and Food Industry will be a set of independent as well as interconnected training courses (online, face2face, blended), which have been designed to equip you with better understanding, required knowledge and skills on Digital Disruption in Agriculture & Food Industry.

For more information and registration pls.visit https://extension.ait.asia/course/1132

3_Sustainable and Smart Farming using Cutting Edge Technologies and IoT

8) Online training course on "Connect Learning with Monitoring and Evaluation: A Strategy for Project M&E in Current COVID-19 Pandemic"
Date: 30 November - 18 December 2020
Time: 14:00 - 16:00 hrs. (Bangkok time)

Learn from practitioners on how to develop M & E pathways that foster measurement of results and respond to current changes of M&E contexts. Broadening perspectives for innovative ways to develop tools and reporting mechanisms that help making decisions for project implementation.

For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.asia/course/1127

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9) Online training course on "IFRS Series: Mastering in IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 with Its Retrospective Implementation"
Date: 30 November, 2, 3 and 8 December 2020
Time: 14:00 - 17:00 hrs. (Bangkok time)
 
Course objective:
Financial instruments (IFRS 9) such as trade receivables and investments in marketable securities are almost certainly owned by every company, as well as contracts with customers relating to goods or services provided (IFRS 15) and rental transactions (IFRS 16). The 3 days series of Mastering IFRS will give you comprehensive understanding with the new standards.
 
For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/1129

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10)  Online training course on "The Fun(damentals) of Change Management"
Duration: 7 - 14 December 2020
Instructor: Mr. Ron Leeman, CEO & Founder The Highway of Change, Founder & Country Representative Institute of Change and Transformation Professionals Asia 

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 "Blockchain in Agriculture and Food Industry

Date: 7 - 18 December 2020

Background

The usual agricultural practices will not be able to feed the World, as demand for agricultural products increases while agricultural land remains limited. In many ways today’s agricultural practices are inefficient, with irrigation wasting an estimated 80-90% of the water used and about 40% of farms globally overuse fertilizers and chemicals, leading to harmful effects on soil and water quality, and consequently yield per unit area. Digital Technologies (DTs) can tackle many food production and distribution challenges, such as low productivity, high transaction costs, limited use of inputs and minimal commercialization. Keeping in mind that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (i.e., emergence of ICT or DTs) is behind the disruption in all sectors and industries, agriculture, one of the oldest industries in human history, is also evolving more rapidly than ever. Smart farming technology is a technological solution that aims to create highly added value by integrating existing agricultural technologies with cutting-edge ICT solutions including Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Drone Technology. AIT Extension Program on Digital Disruption in Agriculture and Food Industry will be a set of independent as well as interconnected training courses (online, face2face, blended), which have been designed to equip you with better understanding, required knowledge and skills on Digital Disruption in Agriculture & Food Industry.

For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.asia/course/1131

 

2_Blockchain in Agriculture and Food Industry

12) Online training course on "Data Analytics and Agricultural Intelligence"

 

Date: 7 - 18 December 2020
 
Background

The usual agricultural practices will not be able to feed the World, as demand for agricultural products increases while agricultural land remains limited. In many ways today’s agricultural practices are inefficient, with irrigation wasting an estimated 80-90% of the water used and about 40% of farms globally overuse fertilizers and chemicals, leading to harmful effects on soil and water quality, and consequently yield per unit area. Digital Technologies (DTs) can tackle many food production and distribution challenges, such as low productivity, high transaction costs, limited use of inputs and minimal commercialization. Keeping in mind that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (i.e., emergence of ICT or DTs) is behind the disruption in all sectors and industries, agriculture, one of the oldest industries in human history, is also evolving more rapidly than ever. Smart farming technology is a technological solution that aims to create highly added value by integrating existing agricultural technologies with cutting-edge ICT solutions including Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Drone Technology. AIT Extension Program on Digital Disruption in Agriculture and Food Industry will be a set of independent as well as interconnected training courses (online, face2face, blended), which have been designed to equip you with better understanding, required knowledge and skills on Digital Disruption in Agriculture & Food Industry.

For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.asia/course/1133

 4_Data Analytics and Agricultural Intelligence

13)  Online training course on "Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training & Certification"

Duration: 14 - 23 December 2020
Instructor: Mr.Mohammad Ali Toosy, CEO Toosy Advisory Services, Country Representative Institute of Change and Transformation Asia, Executive Director Strategic Ratings
 
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 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

or

Ms. Panchica Koonchaimang

Program Coordinator

AIT Extension

Email: six-sigma@ait.ac.th

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14) Online training course on "Precision Farming and Climate Smart Agricultural"
Date: 14 - 23 December 2020
Background

The usual agricultural practices will not be able to feed the World, as demand for agricultural products increases while agricultural land remains limited. In many ways today’s agricultural practices are inefficient, with irrigation wasting an estimated 80-90% of the water used and about 40% of farms globally overuse fertilizers and chemicals, leading to harmful effects on soil and water quality, and consequently yield per unit area. Digital Technologies (DTs) can tackle many food production and distribution challenges, such as low productivity, high transaction costs, limited use of inputs and minimal commercialization. Keeping in mind that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (i.e., emergence of ICT or DTs) is behind the disruption in all sectors and industries, agriculture, one of the oldest industries in human history, is also evolving more rapidly than ever. Smart farming technology is a technological solution that aims to create highly added value by integrating existing agricultural technologies with cutting-edge ICT solutions including Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Drone Technology. AIT Extension Program on Digital Disruption in Agriculture and Food Industry will be a set of independent as well as interconnected training courses (online, face2face, blended), which have been designed to equip you with better understanding, required knowledge and skills on Digital Disruption in Agriculture & Food Industry.

For more information and registration pls. visit https://extension.ait.asia/course/1134

5_Precision Farming and Climate Smart Agriculture

 

D. Classified (jobs)

 
Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Engineering & Technology (ISE-MEC)
School of Engineering and Technology
Industrial Systems Engineering
Ref. No. 6/20
Deadline: 31 December 2020
 
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Engineering & Technology (ISE-IME)
School of Engineering and Technology
Industrial Systems Engineering
Ref. No. 7/20
Deadline: 31 December 2020
 

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Environment, Resources and Development (FAB-AARM)
Ref. No. 8/20
Deadline: 15 December 2020
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/681

Position: IT HelpDesk Officer, intERLab
Ref. No. 39/20
Deadline: 30 November 2020
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/687

Position: Accountant, Finance Office
Ref. No. 38/20
Deadline: 27 November 2020
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/686

Position: Assistant Accommodation Officer, Student Accommodation Office, OFAM

Ref. No. 37/20
Deadline: 27 November 2020
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/685

Position: Assistant Administrative Officer, Office of Student Affairs
Ref. No. 36/20
Deadline: 30 November 2020
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/684

Position: Software Developer, AIT Solutions

Ref. No. 34/ 20

Deadline: 30 November  2020

http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/682

Position: Deputy Director, Office of Public Affairs

Ref. No. 40/ 20

Deadline: 8 December  2020

http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/688

Position: Career Center Officer, Career Center & Student Welfare Unit

Ref. No. 41/ 20

Deadline: 4 December  2020

http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/689