AI & DS Association

NEXUS

VISION

To develop and enhance AI models, enabling data driven decisioning and to inculcate the collective spirit, passion for knowledge, and pursuit of excellence in AI and Data Science.

The department association “NEXUS” was formed with the aim to foster a culture of learning, innovation, and leadership, where every student has the opportunity to shine. From workshops to hackathons, expert talks to real-world projects—this is a platform for everyone to thrive. The association conducts weekly activities including

Ideation Challenge and presentation
Chatbot creation Challenge
Ted Talks by Students
Coding Competition/ Challenge
Group Discussion
Poster Design Competition
Debate

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Association introduction

Installation ceremony

The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science inaugurated its student association, NEXUS, on 05 August 2025 with the objective of fostering innovation, technical excellence, and professional development among students. The installation ceremony was graced by Ms. Ayshwarya Jayasuriyan, Senior Director – Talent Acquisition, Tiger Analytics, as the Chief Guest. In her address, she shared valuable insights on emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, industry expectations, and the importance of continuous learning and skill development. The event marked the beginning of a vibrant platform for students to engage in technical activities, workshops, competitions, and industry-oriented initiatives, thereby strengthening their academic and professional growth.

Symposium

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science of Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology organized a one-day National Level Technical Symposium STRATA’25 on 23rd August 2025, Saturday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and invited guests.
The symposium featured a variety of events, each designed to challenge different skill sets in the AI & DS domain as well as to encourage teamwork and strategic thinking:
1. Shogun Pitch: An idea presentation event where teams proposed innovative, real-world solutions before a panel of judges, showcasing creativity, feasibility, and impactful thinking.
2. Scroll Trace: A prompt-engineering challenge that tested participants’ logical reasoning and precision in generating accurate, theme-based outputs through structured rounds.
3. Stat Wars: A data-driven competition where participants applied statistics, probability, and analytical skills to solve dataset-based problems and build strategic teams.
4. Syntax Strike: A competitive coding event focused on debugging, algorithmic thinking, and solving real-time programming challenges.
5. Feudal Fortune: A strategy-oriented event where teams invested in patents and pitched innovative project ideas while incorporating tactical planning elements.
The symposium recorded 283 registrations, with 176 active participants, reflecting strong engagement and enthusiasm among students.