Greater Noida, Mar 26: Galgotias University is glad to share that IEEE Computer Society Galgotias University Student Chapter has won the national recognition at the All India Computer Society Student & Young Professionals Congress 2025 (AICSSYC 2025), for the ‘Best Computer Society Chapter’ in India Award under the leadership of Gaurang Pant (a Galgotias University student).
The event was organised by the IEEE Computer Society in Kolkata. Students and professionals across the country came together to share their technical projects, leadership efforts, and community activities.
The IEEE Computer Society at Galgotias University received first place in the national “Battle of Chapters”, based on their innovative technical activities, community involvement and excellent leadership over the past year. The outstanding performance by the IEEE Computer Society chapter of Galgotias University won a cash prize of USD 500, acknowledging contributions and performance.
Additionally, Gaurav Pant, 3rd year, B. Tech Student from Computer Science and Engineering at Galgotias University, has won the international recognition Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship by IEEE Computer Society, the world’s largest professional society dedicated to computing and information technology.
The Richard E. Merwin Scholarship is an honour established in memory of Richard E. Merwin (1924-2000), the 1993 IEEE Computer Society President, to encourage academic excellence, leadership and active participation within the IEEE computing community. Students from all over the world are selected to receive this scholarship based on their academic performance and contributions to the IEEE Computer Society, as well as serving as representatives of the IEEE Computer Society Student Chapter to promote teamwork, development, and innovation among fellow students in the area of computing.
Gaurang Pant is the first student from Galgotias University to be awarded the Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship, which represents a significant milestone for Galgotias University in the worldwide IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) community.
This award also represents Galgotias University’s high level of innovation, leadership, and academic excellence that supports students in engaging with worldwide professional communities and receiving national recognition for their contributions.
