About BID FEST 2023
SBE-VIT along with the School of Biosciences and Technology (SBST) brings forth the 8th edition of our flagship event, Bio-inspired Design (BIDFest). BIDFest has always been an event dedicated to appreciating the intricacies of the living world and its offering of sustainable and efficient solutions to engineering problems existing worldwide. Our goal this year is to offer participants an unparalleled learning opportunity by exploring the complex and awe-inspiring designs found in nature during our 24-hour event. Students would be given the opportunity to engineer innovative solutions for the challenges of today's world where they would be required to present a 3D model/prototype of their idea. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at BIDFest 2023!
About SBST
The School of Bioscience and Technology (SBST), established in 2001 at VIT, Vellore, is comprised of four departments - Biotechnology, Integrative Biology, Bio-Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences. SBST has one of the largest concentrations of qualified biologists in the country due to its 40 research facilities and 16 teaching labs, as well as its state-of-the-art infrastructure and staff of highly-trained academics.
The School offers two undergraduate (B.Sc. Catering and Hotel Management /B.Tech Biotechnology) and six Postgraduate (M.Sc. and M. Tech.) programmes. It also offers M.Tech (Res) and Ph.D. programmes. In addition, SBST consists of three major centers, Centre for Bioseparation Technology (CBST), Center for Biomedical Research (CBMR) and Centre for Nanobiotechnology (CNBT) with dedicated faculty members to ignite young minds.
The other significant priorities include developing entrepreneurship skills and grooming students to become future scientists for the improvement of humanity. Our efforts are strengthened by collaboration with National, International Universities and multinational companies. Visiting scientists and eminent speakers serve as an excellent resource for the construction of knowledge. Healthy interactions with academia, industrial personnel and clinicians are arranged to encourage young minds to create novel ideas. Consultancy research and commercialization of products at the university are undertaken as a part of the programme.
The School has taken up research programmes in the fields of Microbiology, Medical Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and other branches of Biomedical Sciences, thus, grown as a major center of higher education and research in India. An essential feature in the academic activity of SBST is its strong link with many national institutions across India. SBST regularly encourages productive dialogue between the academic community and the biotechnology sector.
About VIT
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College by Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan, has earned a reputation for academic excellence, attracting students from all over India and more than 53 countries. VIT has signed over 250 MoUs with top-ranked universities across the globe, further enhancing its reputation on the international stage. The MHRD-NIRF Ranking 2020 has recognized VIT's remarkable achievements, ranking it 12th in Research, 12th in Engineering Category, 13th in University Category, and 21st in Overall Category.
VIT has implemented several innovative academic processes that add value to every student's learning journey. The Fully Flexible Credit System (FFS), Project-Based Learning (PBL), and fully digitized academic portals assist students in equipping themselves for the 2023 marketplace. The curriculum also includes Hack-a-thons and Make-a-thons, which kindle students' interest and curiosity, molding them into better problem solvers.
About SBE VIT
The Society for Biological Engineering of Vellore Institute of Technology (SBE-VIT) is an international student chapter that provides a platform for passionate individuals to express, learn, and disseminate knowledge in the field of biotechnology. Our core mission is to promote the inclusion of biotechnology in all aspects of engineering, establishing it as paramount for our world to conceive a sustainable future.
Previously functioning under AlChe, SBE crossed its first milestone when it became a separate student chapter in 2018. Since then, SBE-VIT has organized various university-level events that have attracted internal and external students from different branches of study. SBE is committed to holding more conferences, seminars, and events that promote common interests and encourage young intellectuals to make their mark in budding scientific communities