The document discusses bridging the gap between academia and industry. It suggests that ZUMBEEL can play a role in connecting students to industry through knowledge sharing sessions and collaboration. The agenda proposes increasing industry visits, workshops led by professionals, and involving students in developing tools to benefit industry. This would help students gain real-world experience and awareness of industry needs while helping educators and industry strengthen their relationship.

1. ZUMBEEL Live Forum Missing Link Between Academia & Industry Imtiaz Alam

2. Agenda What are we getting ? What do we need to get ? Bridging the Wide Gap Industry-Academia Collaboration Role of Industry Importance of Knowledge sessions Q&A

3. What are we getting ? Academia vision Course outline Students approach

4. Course Outline What are we learning ? http://www.seecs.edu.pk/student_resources/course_outlines/course_mit/sem_detail.php What others are learning ? http://www.ece.vt.edu/ugrad/courses.html

5. Students Approach Why Engineering ? Interest Vision

6. What do we need to get ? Mindset Change Credibility of Teachers ? Can do attitude Take the ownership

7. Bridging the Wide Gap Role of Students Role of Universities Role of Industry Produce Internships Produce Workshops Create sharing culture “ No Candle loses its light while lightning another candle “

8. Industry-Academia Collaboration Monthly Industry visits Professionals to conduct sessions & workshops Involve students to develop tools for industry Teachers development

9. Role of Industry Are you satisfied with the role of industry ? Expectations from Industry ? Role of ZUMBEEL ?

10. Importance of Knowledge Sessions Industry awareness Broaden thinking vision Inspirations Create connections Professional share experiences Knowledge sharing Highlights need of today

11. Action Plan

12. Q&A

13. Thanks a lot