A group of 130 US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to grant work authorization to certain dependent spouses of non-immigrant workers holding H1-b visas. They mentioned that many of them would be on the path to permanent residency and rescinding this rule would hurt the economy of the US.
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ASEI ORGNIZES SUCCESSFUL 32nd ANNUAL CONVENTION
American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) held its 32nd Annual Convention focusing on the theme of Emerging Technologies and Entrepreneurship (ETE 2017). This convention was held on December 9th at the Novi Civic Center in Novi, Michigan. The 32nd Annual Convention is hosted by the Michigan Chapter of ASEI. The objective ETE 2017 is to provide a forum to promote and share advancements related to emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. This convention was attended by scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders across USA. This convention will feature multiple interactive sessions with prominent business owners, technologists, media personalities, educators, policy makers, and investment bankers.
The convention had multiple interactive sessions led by various subject matter experts providing information and insight on many topics related to the convention theme. The attendees found these sessions very informative and comprehensive. The sessions were organized in two tracks with topics such as Autonomous Cars, Latest Trends in Automotive Transmissions Technology, Tax Considerations for Entrepreneurs, War on Cash, Cybersecurity and Healthcare, Innovations in Branding, and Intelligent Transport Systems. The speakers for these sessions were from Ford, GM, Harman, Prudential, SBD, Futurenet, Michigan Business Network, University of Michigan, TiE, and Jenesys Group. The attendees found these sessions very informative and helpful.
There were two keynote speakers at lunch time who provided motivational presentations about their professional achievements. Sanjay Dhal – CEO of Detroit Flying Cars talked about introducing new approaches, bridging diverse domains, small footprint thinking and seeking efficiencies while pursuing his lifelong passion for designing, building and flying models and full size aircraft. Mehul Desai – Founder and CEO of DeZai, LLC focused on has 25 years of experience in ICT and related applications worldwide, focusing on fostering innovation in the areas of Technology, New Media and Social Entrepreneurship and his pioneering work in the field of secure transactions for mobile phone users, evolving the Digital Wallet to Mobile Wallet to Lifestyle Container.
There was a Youth Technology Exhibition (YTE) for middle and high school students to demonstrate their work based on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. There were over 35 students from 11 teams who participated in this exhibition. All participants received a plaque and gift card from ASEI.
The one-day convention concluded with a Gala Dinner Celebration including Bollywood entertainment. There were three evening keynote speakers – Mamatha Chamarthi, CIO – ZF TRW, Sam Mahalingam – CTO, Altair, and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence – US Congress. Mamatha Chamarthi talked about her life journey and factors attributed to her professional achievements. Sam Mahalingam provided insights into his successful career spanning multiple roles in increasing responsibilities. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence spoke about the importance of STEM and commended ASEI for taking an initiative in organizing STEM based activities. She also reflected on the positive impact from all mentors who helped her through school and college.
The annual ASEI awards were presented to several individuals for following categories:
– ASEI Technology Leadership Award – Mamatha Chamarthi, CIO – ZF TRW
– ASEI Engineer/Scientist of Year – Dr. Rahul Mittal, Global Technical Specialist – GM
– ASEI Entreprenur of Year – Bhushan Kulkarni, CEO – GDI Infotech / Infoready Corp.
– ASEI Founder’s Award – Aaron Ghumman, President – ASEI Seattle Chapter
Harinder Bir Singh, Anjali Tiwari, and Santosh Tiwari from ASEI Michigan Chapter were recognized with an award for their dedicated service and commitment to ASEI for many years.
About ASEI
The American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides a platform for networking, career advancement, community service, mentoring and technology exchange for professionals, students and businesses in the United States and abroad. Members are guided by several objectives, including the creation of an open, inclusive, and transparent organization; providing positive role models, awarding scholarships, and remaining socially responsible. ASEI was founded in 1983 in Detroit, Michigan by a handful of visionaries. Today, the organization also has chapters in Michigan, Southern California, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit: https://aseiusa.org/
Media inquiries, contact: Dr Thomas Abraham [email protected] 2033298010
Jwalant Lakhia Rakesh Patel
Chairman – ETE 2017 Convention President – ASEI
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ASEI’s 32nd Annual Convention Focuses on Emerging Technologies & Entrepreneurship (ETE 2017)
Novi, Michigan – October 27, 2017 — Speakers from Detroit Metro area and around the country will highlight the latest industry research and ideas at the Emerging Technologies and Entrepreneurship (ETE 2017) convention on December 9th, 9 a.m., at the Novi Civic Center in Novi, Michigan. The 32nd Annual Convention is hosted by the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) – Michigan Chapter.
The objective ETE 2017 is to provide a forum to promote and share advancements related to emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. This convention is expected to be attended by scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders across USA. This convention will feature multiple interactive sessions with prominent business owners, technologists, media personalities, educators, policy makers, and investment bankers. There will be a Youth Technology Exhibition (YTE) for middle and high school students to demonstrate their work based on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
The one-day convention concludes with a Gala Dinner Celebration including Bollywood entertainment. The annual ASEI awards will be presented for following categories:
ASEI is seeking nominations in these award categories. For more info, please visit
www.aseiusa.org/nc .
About ASEI
The American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides a platform for networking, career advancement, community service, mentoring and technology exchange for professionals, students and businesses in the United States and abroad. Members are guided by several objectives, including the creation of an open, inclusive, and transparent organization; providing positive role models, awarding scholarships, and remaining socially responsible. ASEI was founded in 1983 in Detroit, Michigan by a handful of visionaries. Today, the organization also has chapters in Michigan, Southern California, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit: https://aseiusa.org/
Media inquiries, contact: Bhushan Modi, [email protected], 248-640-0465