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