17th November 2024
Indian American Tejal Desai, the new Dean at Brown School of Engineering

Indian American Tejal Desai, the new Dean at Brown School of Engineering

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Tejal Desai has been recently appointed as Dean at the Brown School of Engineering.

 

Tejal Desai is a professor that specializes in Bioengineering and Therapeutic Services. She is also a very accomplished biomedical engineer! Tejal loves to work with people and believes that the key to success is through relationships.

As a dean, Tejal Desai will be responsible for retention, appointment and recruitment of academic teachers/professionals, and staff for the School of Engineering. Needing to also create plans for the future and for the betterment of the school.

Ms. Desai mentioned that she was very forward to leading a program that shaped her entire career.

Brown engineers tend to be people with a very particular drive to improve the world around them,” she said. “Students come to Brown because they want to make a positive impact on society and they see engineering as a powerful way to do that.”-remarked Tejal

She seems to know what exactly she wants to achieve and establish at her school.

Tejal will began her journey of Dean exactly on September 1, 2022.

It is a great feeling to know that Indians Americans are creating a presence throughout the US, and making a name for themselves through the workforce industry.

A little bit about Tejal Desai

  • Born at Huntington Beach, California
  • Has research interests of many topics related to Biomedical nanotechnology
  • Studied at brown university before
  • Director of many medical supportive programs
One of the smartest in the world – Tesla Auto-Pilot Director Ashok

One of the smartest in the world – Tesla Auto-Pilot Director Ashok

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Photo: Ashok Elluswamy Tesla’s autopilot head | YouTube

Nowadays, Indians are shaping the world! From Technologists to Doctors, to Athletes, to even politicians! Spectacularly, many Indians have esteemed jobs in giants of the workforce industry! Google, Tesla, Microsoft. Meet Ashok Elluswamy, the foremost person to be hired on the Tesla Auto-Pilot team!

How did Ashok get the position?

Well, as a director of any area, you probably think that you would need a lot of accomplishments to even apply for the job. In this case, that Is false! On a Twitter post, Elon Musk had given a link to apply for the job. Though Ashok Elluswamy had many marvelous achievements, that didn’t matter to Musk. He had no interest in knowing whether the applicant had any degrees or whatsoever.

As a previous student of Carnegie Mellon University, Ashok received a heap of support from his former teachers. His former teacher, John Dolar, praised him by saying this.“He was one of the top students and showed initiative in learning a wide variety of topics.”- cited Dolar

From that moment on, history was created. It was special, it was mesmerizing, as Ashok was going to rewrite history as it was before.

Facts About Ashok – 

  • He achieved a bachelor’s degree from the College of Engineering Guindy.
  • Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University!
  • He was associated with Volkswagen, and WABCO before joining the company, Tesla.
  • He was but a mere software engineer, who always wished best for his company.
  • After joining Tesla, Elluswamy intially worked in the autopilot section as an IT manager.

Elon Musk even took to Twitter that Ashok was selected as a director.
Praising Ashok Elluswamy and his team, Musk acknowledges them as some of the smartest people in the world.

 

As Ashok Elluswamy has made a name in the booming workforce with his position, this gives inspiration to many upcoming engineers that want to make a name in the industry. While Ashok has changed his history, he has also changed America’s history.With deep respect in our hearts, we all know that Ashok Elluswamy will create a revelation in Tesla.

Shining Star Of Coppell- Ryan Agarwal will fly high

Shining Star Of Coppell- Ryan Agarwal will fly high

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As a kid, Ryan Agrawal loved basketball. From watching his sister play to him stepping onto the court, the journey has been memorable. Always love for school spirit, Ryan was there to embrace the love for the game. This is how his basketball page unfolded.

Standing at 6,6 weighing in at 175 pounds, small forward from Coppell, RYAAAAAN AGRAWALLLL!

Ryan Agrawal has committed to Stanford University.
He is one of the only Indian American’s to take his basketball career to the next step. Sure there have been many players that are on the team, but no Indian American from Coppell, Texas turned their Dream into reality!

What was Ryan’s thinking behind his commitment?
“Stanford offered me an opportunity in which I could do what I love while still receiving a great education and allowing me to uphold this goal.”- says Ryan

Highlights about Ryan Agrawal himself-

  • Educated at Coppell High School
  • He is in 11th grade and a
  • sharpshooter from deep range.
  • He follows his love for basketball, as well as his strive for education.
  • This was one of his decisions in committing to Stanford!
  • He is currently a four-star rated basketball player
  • Hit career-high 32 points against the second strongest team ranked in the division!

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As another chapter of Ryan Agrawal’s exciting basketball career opens, his high school career chapter ends. Ryan has left no stones unturned as he exceeds every expectation. Once again, congratulations to Ryan Agrawal for committing to Stanford University! As he excelled in high school, we all know the expectations. To excel in college, and soon make into the NBA, with his name all over the news!
Ryan Agrawal, the Stanford Committee!

This article is edited using information from CISD magazine fall edition ..

Snigdha and Sai made Dallas proud, now make USA proud!

Snigdha and Sai made Dallas proud, now make USA proud!

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Lots of great initiatives by the cricket clubs in Dallas, parents’ cooperation , and high-quality coaches, and the hard work and commitment shown by the young cricketers are now delivering the results as they shine on the international stage.

Recently, Snigdha Paul and Sai Tanmai Eyyuni have been selected to the US Women’s Under 19 squad.This squad will be touring the Caribbean for upcoming matches against the West Indies women’s team.

A proud moment for US Dallas Citizens as two of our girls are representing the US! This is also a big achievement as more than 250 girls from all over the country were at selections!

Snigdha’s cricketing highlights – 

 

  • Right-handed medium pace bowler
  • Left-hand batter
  • Played numerous matches in under-16 leagues
  • Participated in previous national women’s tournaments
  • She was vice-captain of the Girls Cricket League team in Florida. They won runners up

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Sai’s cricketing highlights – 

 

  • Right arm leg-spin bowler
  • Right-hand batsman
  • Played numerous matches in under 13 leagues

In partnership with both the Windward Islands Cricket Board and St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Cricket Association, this tour is part of the wider long-term strategic partnership that USA Cricket has with Cricket West Indies (CWI)!

A word from the Board Member from USA Cricket – Nadia Gruny said, “this tour will present a fantastic opportunity for some of the young talent who have stood out on our new domestic pathway this year to get international exposure and a competitive level of cricket in the Caribbean.”

Once again a big congrats to Snigdha and Sai for this marvelous achievement!We are excited to hear more news from USA cricket in the upcoming days. A proud moment for us Dallas citizens as our very own girls have made a name in US Cricket.
Good Luck, and Congratulations once again!

You have made Dallas proud, now make USA proud!

For more information please read the USA Cricket press release – https://www.usacricket.org/media-release/usa-cricket-announce-women-under-19s-tour-of-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/

USA Cricket’s International Presence – Reputation Builds!

USA Cricket’s International Presence – Reputation Builds!

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PC – (USACricket.org) Sushant Modani from Dallas

As the USA climbs the international ladder, a script has unfolded. A new destiny has been unraveled. Building reputation, The United States Of America held a fight against Ireland  Cricket, tying the series 1-1.

USA was looking to play the much-awaited ODI series against Ireland, but could not as Covid played a ginormous role. 

The First Chapter is complete. USA has made a statement all around the world with a demolishing win in the first IT20! A great battle of wits and will, the guttier team came out on top!

Each match had a variety of showcased skills, but we are going to highlight THE BEST.

  • In the first match, 2 stellar batting performances were put on! Both innings had runs of 50+ by individuals!
  • Our Dallas boy, Sushant Modani put up an exact 50 of 39 deliveries, with 3 fours and 1 six!
  • Another great batting performance was displayed by Gajanand Singh! He scored 65 of 42 with 3 fours and 5 sixes!
  • In the second match our boys fell to the strong Irish. 
  • Some notable performances were those from the USA strike bowler Saurabh Nertravalker! He finished with 33 runs in 3.5 overs with 3 wickets taken! 

 

 

As USA has made international presence, tying the series against Ireland, the world and Dallas, will hope to see more matches with well-known teams! 

Both teams fought hard, played hard, and worked together! This shows the quality, this shows the skill of cricket. 

Watch out World, Because the USA is coming.