[] Celebrate Alexander Graham Bell's Patent - the Birth Certificate of the Telephone in person at AT&T Labs in Middletown New Jersey and view the Story of Alexander Graham Bell at times scheduled 10AM, 12PM, 2PM. Please register ahead so the hosts can prepare for guests at the location. The Movie depicts how Alexander Graham Bell invented the Telephone and changed history. The Movie will be shown in the Auditorium. Visitors will be able to see the AT&T Labs Science & Technology Center and Museum. In addition, up to 99 people who wish to Celebrate the Birth of an Industry and transformation of our world can view the Alexander Graham Bell story on Zoom at 8PM. This Zoom viewing is virtual only. Bldg: 2A, 200 S Laurel Ave, Middletown Township, New Jersey, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410058

IEEE Maine Joint Communications/Computer Societies Chapter and UMaine AI invite you to a live virtual event on Thursday, March 7, 12-1 PM EDT: Math Information Retrieval: What We Have & What We Need presented by Behrooz Mansouri, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, University of Southern Maine. Abstract: This talk introduces math information retrieval, discussing the challenges, existing systems, and open problems in this domain. Math information retrieval (MIR) presents unique challenges due to the structured nature of mathematical language and symbols. Despite recent advancements like digital libraries and specialized search engines, the field of MIR still deals with ambiguities and accurately addressing users’ information needs. This presentation emphasizes ongoing efforts to develop test collections, search systems, and conduct user studies for MIR. Coordinated with Computer Society Region 1 and Region 2 Chapters Coordinator. The presentation will be followed by Q & A, moderated by Julia Upton, IEEE Maine Joint Communications/Computer Societies Chapter Chair. Please register (there is no registration fee) here: (https://ai.umaine.edu/webinars/) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/407995

NYIT Organizational Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Coordinated with IEEE Computer Society Region 1 and Region 2 Chapter Coordinator and Area Coordinator Coordinated with Region 1 Professional Activities Webinars Hear from the NYIT panel of seasoned information security experts on how they balance digital risk and organizational performance as they keep their organizations safe from global threats. Host: Babek D Beheshti, PhD Moderator: Michael Nizich, PhD Panelists: Alex Dow Chief Innovation Officer, Mirai Security Inc. Brian Monks VP & Chief Security Officer at UL, LLC Barbara Porter, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Technology Officer, Fragrancenet.com Inc. Register http://www.nyit.edu/engineering/industry_leaders_lecture_series Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/407732

Greetings from IEEE PELS Boston Chapter! Come celebrate this women’s day with us and ‘Inspire Inclusion’. Join us for a panel discussion on ‘Empowering WomXn in Power Electronics’. Listen to amazing panelists from academia and industry from different career-levels working in power electronics – - (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/), Assistant Professor, MIT - (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/), EE Director, Robot team at Alert Innovation - (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/), PMIC design engineer, Eta Wireless, a Murata Company - (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/), Senior Electrical Engineer, Shell Techworks Please RSVP here to reserve you seat: https://shorturl.at/zIKZ1 This event hosted by IEEE PELS Boston chapter and sponsored by IEEE PELS Women in Engineering. When: March 7, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30PM Where: Allen Room (36-462), MIT Building 36, 50 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567 Become a member/volunteer signup here: http://tinyurl.com/532hjpa2 Agenda: Online & in-person: Panel discussion In-person only: Food available (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) team: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) Special thanks to our Women's day event sponsors: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/)team: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) | (https://www.linkedin.com/company/100777567/admin/feed/posts/) and others Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Speaker(s): Prof. Sam Coday, Dr. Rosa Ciprian, Ms. Aparna Aajith, Dr. Arshiah Mirza Bldg: MIT Building 36, Allen Room (36-462), 50 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA , Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02139

Special Presentation on “LMMs as Universal Foundation Models for AI-Native Wireless Systems” by Dr. Christo K. Thomas (Virginia Tech, USA) Hosted by Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Date/Time: Thursday, March 7th, 2024 @ 6 PM EST (3 PM PST) Topic: Large Multi-Modal Models (LMMs) as Universal Foundation Models for AI-Native Wireless Systems Abstract: Foundation models such as large language models (LLMs) have recently been touted as game-changers for 6G systems. However, previous efforts on LLMs for wireless networks are limited to directly applying existing language models designed for natural language processing (NLP) applications. Contrary to this, in this talk, we present a comprehensive vision of how to design universal foundation models that are tailored towards the unique needs of next-generation wireless systems, thereby paving the way towards the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI)-native networks. These LMMs are driven by three distinct characteristics: 1) integration of multi-modal sensing data, 2) grounding sensory input via causal reasoning and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and 3) instructibility to environmental feedback through logical and mathematical reasoning enabled by neuro-symbolic AI. These attributes are crucial for developing "universal foundation models" capable of addressing interconnected cross-layer networking challenges in AI-native wireless systems while ensuring alignment of objectives across diverse domains. We also discuss preliminary results from experimental evaluation that demonstrate the efficacy of grounding using RAG in LMMs, and showcase the alignment of LMMs with wireless system designs. Furthermore, compared to vanilla LLMs, the enhanced rationale exhibited in the responses to mathematical questions by LMMs demonstrates the logical and mathematical reasoning capabilities inherent in LMMs. Building on those results, we present a sequel of open questions and challenges for LMMs, including intent-based networks, resilient wireless systems, semantic communications, and many more. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Networks Speaker(s): Dr. Christo K. Thomas Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/407262

Industry Speaker Series 2024 is an initiative by IEEE Women In Engineering, Rochester to showcase local industry, thereby, providing opportunities to our Student/Young Professional/WIE members to have closer interactions with industry. The goal is to host multiple talks during the year. The first one in the series is by Dr. Ann Kazakos from MKS Instruments Inc. This talk will focus on: - Background of MKS - Considering MKS and Xerox are large corporations: How to navigate and explore opportunities to expand your career to best suit your interests - Key attributes we seek in an employee with career aspirations Speaker(s): Ann Kazakos, Agenda: Introduction: 6:00 PM Presentation: 6:10-6:40 PM Discussion: 6:40-7:00 PM Networking: 7-7:30 PM Room: GLE-3119 , Bldg: GLE-3119 (Third Floor of Engineering Building), Kate Gleason College of Engineering, RIT, Rochester, New York, United States, 14623, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406233

In Part 1 of this two part series, we will learn the basics of how GPS works. Satellite navigation systems emerged at the end of the 20th century. The first was the US version known as the Global Positioning System (GPS) which greatly improved the range and accuracy of a position fix when compared to previous navigation systems. A constellation of satellites and ground control stations are at the heart of the system. Atomic clocks in satellites are synchronized by ground control stations that also monitor the satellite’s exact position. Satellites broadcast their orbital information allowing earth-bound receivers to triangulate their position. While straight forward in principle the implementation of the system is complex requiring advanced orbital mechanics and mathematics that is beyond the scope of this lecture. Basic orbital mechanics will be covered but the focus of the lecture will be the over-all description of the GPS system including its operation and limitations. Speaker(s): Richard Bova Agenda: 7:00 PM Networking 7:30 PM Presentation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401970