Special Interest Groups, aka SIGs, are the group of active volunteers focusing on activities of similar interests. SIG creation is the mechanism to start new activities/initiatives and get new volunteers involved as part of the IISc AANA volunteer program. Some SIGs are active globally whereas others can be chapter-specific.

Currently, the following SIGs are active:

• Communication:
  Creating web presence of IISc AANA
  Registering IISc AANA as non-profit
  Creating chapters in USA and inter linking them
  Creating communication channels among alums and IIsc
  Arranging monthly core meeting
  Broadcasting announcements and circulars

• Business:
  Arranging business, entrepreneur talks
  Arranging talks by IISc faculty visiting North America
  Business networking, jobs fairs, mentoring, start-ups, ventures, etc.

• Cultural & Outdoor:
  Cultural, reunion events
  Founder’s day celebration
  Group movies, dinner socials, potlucks, etc.
  Outdoor activities, picnics, camping, hiking, etc.

• Education & Philanthropy:
  Community outreach
  Rural Education in India
  Joint research with IISc and US institutions/individuals