LRT Talk on “Using Overleaf For Academia” A Hands-On Experience

The inaugural session featured a talk by Sathyanarayanan Seshasayanan, a doctoral student from IIT Kanpur. Held in the ACES 313, the event commenced at 5:00 PM on October 6^th with around 23 attendees. The focal point of this engaging discussion was “Using Overleaf for Academia: A Hands-on Experience.” Sathyanarayanan shared invaluable insights and practical knowledge about utilizing Overleaf, a collaborative platform for scientific research and writing. He delved into the intricacies of Overleaf, showcasing its real-time collaborative features, LaTeX integration, and version control capabilities. Attendees had the opportunity to witness live demonstrations, understanding how Overleaf facilitates seamless teamwork, document versioning, and effortless integration of complex equations and graphics into academic papers. Through this session, participants gained a familiarity of Overleaf. Sathyanarayanan highlighted the power of Overleaf and encouraged attendees to explore its capabilities further in their academic pursuits. The event not only provided practical knowledge but also encouraged exchange of ideas. Finally, the event concluded with Mr. Sathyanarayanan receiving a token of appreciation for delivering his presentation and gathering the audience for a group photograph.