Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE) is a professional society, determined to bring out   innovative talents from young minds, through effective technical education and support. It has a strong presence in TCE, with ever growing memberships in its student chapter. We are glad to disclose that TCE bagged BEST PRINCIPAL AWARD, BEST ISTE STUDENTS CHAPTER STAFF ADVISOR AWARD, BEST STUDENT SECRETARY AWARD. Student chapter of ISTE at TCE is actively involved in promoting awarness among fellow students, about technical advancements and acts as a platform to develop technical, communication and organizational skills. Several thought provoking competitions such as Paper presentation, Project Presentation, Poster presentation, Quiz, Tech Debates and much more are conducted at regular intervals, to provide an opportunity for all students to showcase their talents and to learn from their peers. In addition to college level contests, short eye-opening educational camps are conducted at rural schools in Madurai city and importance of technical education is emphasised. Information about scope of different technical courses are provided, to aid them in choosing a path to tread, for the rest of their life. Further more, Student chapter of ISTE - TCE organizes "SYNAPSE", a National Level Technical Symposium, every year promoting the importance of technology, Organizational skills and competitive spirit among the youth of the country. SYNAPSE has been great platform and launch pad for several bright minds and we expect the trend to grow in coming years. This year "SYNAPSE'12" is to bring out the theme "Converegence of Technologies" to enlight enthusiastic young minds.