ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI
COLLEGE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, NAGPUR
An Autonomous Institution

Department of Computer Engineering

ACM CE Student Chapter

ACM Visit - Persistent Systems

Event Completed

Educational visit to Persistent Systems featuring expert sessions on GenAI's impact on programming and effective coding with AI tools

Date February 15, 2025
Duration 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location Persistent Systems, Nagpur
Participants 20 Students + 2 Faculty
Persistent

About the Industry Visit

Our educational visit to Persistent Systems provided an invaluable opportunity for students and faculty to gain insights into the latest developments in Generative AI and its transformative impact on the programming landscape. This industry exposure helped bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications.

The visit featured specialized sessions tailored for both students and faculty, focusing on practical applications of GenAI tools in software development and how educational institutions can adapt their curricula to prepare students for the AI-driven future of programming.

Session Highlights

Faculty Session: GenAI in Education

"The Impact of GenAI on Programming Courses" - Insights for curriculum development

Student Session: Practical AI Tools

"Writing Code Effectively with GenAI Tools" - Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants

Industry Insights

Real-world applications and career opportunities in the AI-enhanced development landscape

Professional Networking

Direct interaction with industry professionals and potential mentorship opportunities

Key Learnings

For Faculty Members

  • How GenAI is reshaping computer science education
  • Strategies for integrating AI tools into programming courses
  • Balancing traditional programming skills with AI-assisted development
  • Assessment methods in the age of AI coding assistants
  • Preparing students for AI-augmented software development careers

For Students

  • Practical use of GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and other AI coding tools
  • Best practices for prompt engineering in code generation
  • Understanding when and how to use AI assistance effectively
  • Maintaining code quality and understanding in AI-assisted development
  • Career paths in AI-enhanced software development

Featured Speaker

Prof. Viraj Kumar

Prof. Viraj Kumar

Senior Researcher, IISc Bangalore & ACM India

Prof. Viraj Kumar is a renowned expert in artificial intelligence and computer science education. With over 15 years of experience in both academia and industry, he has been at the forefront of integrating AI technologies into educational frameworks. His research focuses on the intersection of AI and programming education, making him the perfect speaker for this industry visit.

AI in Education Programming Pedagogy GenAI Applications Curriculum Design

Visit Schedule

9:00 AM

Departure from SVPCET

Bus departure from college campus

10:30 AM

Arrival & Welcome

Registration and welcome at Persistent Systems

11:00 AM

Company Overview

Introduction to Persistent Systems and their AI initiatives

12:00 PM

Faculty Session

"The Impact of GenAI on Programming Courses"

1:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

Lunch with Persistent Systems employees

2:30 PM

Student Session

"Writing Code Effectively with GenAI Tools"

3:30 PM

Office Tour

Guided tour of development centers and innovation labs

4:30 PM

Q&A & Closing

Interactive session and closing remarks

5:00 PM

Departure

Return journey to SVPCET

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