Shaggar Institute of Technology marked Family Day on March 29, 2026, welcoming families to campus for an immersive experience of the academic environment, facilities, and student life that define SIT. Through guided campus tours and meaningful interactions, families engaged with the community and gained deeper insight into the student experience. The program continued with activities designed to strengthen the connection between students, their families, and the institution. Family Day reflects SIT's ongoing commitment to excellence, community engagement, and student-centered growth.
The day's program continued with technical presentations and interactive exchanges, and SIT was honored to welcome distinguished delegates from leading institutions worldwide:
- Prof. Maurizio Bozzi — Professor at the University of Pavia, Italy; Past President of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S)
- Dr. Goutam Chattopadhyay — Senior Scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Visiting Professor at Caltech, USA; Past President of IEEE MTT-S
- Prof. Anding Zhu — Professor at University College Dublin, Ireland; Current President of IEEE MTT-S
- Prof. Nuno Borges Carvalho — Professor and Senior Research Scientist at the University of Aveiro, Portugal; Director of the Department of Electronics, Telecommunications, and Informatics
- Prof. Samir El-Ghazaly — Professor at the University of Arkansas, USA; Director of the Division of Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems at NSF
- Dr. Heinrich Laue — Senior Lecturer and Y-Rated Researcher at the University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Andrea Wu — Frontend Software Developer at Google, USA, and SIT Faculty in Python Programming
Following their presentations, the professors engaged in an interactive "speed-date" Q&A session with students, fostering dialogue on microwave technology, space science, telecommunications, and programming education. This exchange enriched the academic experience and reflected SIT's commitment to collaboration, transparency, and student-centered growth, while strengthening ties with international partners in education and research.