IGS
The Indian National Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering was established in 1948. In 1970 the name Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) was adopted. The First chapter in Kerala was formed in the year 2009. To promote closer interaction amongst geotechnical engineers spread all over the country, local chapters of the Society were introduced in 1968. Student chapters provide an opportunity for Bachelor Degree students of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year in Civil Engineering and Master's Degree students of Geotechnical Engineering program. Activities such as seminars/workshops/lectures conducted by student chapters under the guidance of faculty coordinators from the Institutions/colleges and the members of local chapters will significantly help the student community. IGS Student Chapter St. Thomas Institute of Science and Technology was started in the month of March 2018 with the strength of 60 student members. It was inaugurated by Prof. G. V. Rao, Former Head of Civil Engg. Dept, IIT Delhi & Secretary of Indian Geotechnical Journal on March 15, 2018. IGS is intended to promote the students to develop organizational skills, communication abilities and to improve their technical knowledge through field visits, talks, the scope of developing the practice skills by linking with IGS consultancy works.
Our IGS STIST Student Chapter- logo
Mentor
Ms Sudha A. R., Assistant Professor, CE
Faculty coordinators
- Ms Melissa Marian Ninan, Assistant Professor, CE
- Ms Aishwarya Shaji, Assistant Professor, CE
- Ms Athira C. H., Assistant Professor, CE
Students coordinators
- Mr Ajith R. S. (M3GT), President
- Ms Athira J. S. (S7CE), Vice President
- Ms Amitha Vijay (M3GT),Secretary
- Mr Aneesh A. U. (M1GT), Joint Secretary
- Ms Reshma P. S. (M3GT), Treasurer