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Agenda: Join in for a Social Meet-up Event -- listen to live music "Under the Stars" at the Terhune Park on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Bring your snacks, lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, and meet up with other IEEE Members, friends, family, and guests. Also, please suggest social events you would like to attend. Please suggest technical events you would like to attend. [email protected] (https://maps.google.com/maps?z=10&t=m&q=Terhune%20Park,%206%20South%20St,%20Matawan,%20NJ,%2007747) Matawan’s “Under the Stars” Series Kicks Off with Beatles Hits from The Weeklings The wait is over, the Matawan Borough Recreation Commission is excited to announce that JEM recording artists ‘The Weeklings’ will perform at the inaugural "Under the Stars" series on August 1, 2024, at 7PM in Terhune Park. This highly anticipated concert will kick off a series of live music and movies every Thursday in August. The Weeklings, renowned for their unique celebration of The Beatles, recently released their fourth album, "Raspberry Park," and are on their “Raspberry Park Tour.” The band members—Glen Burtnik, Bob Burger, John Merjave, and Joe Bellia—have impressive backgrounds, having performed and toured with artists like Beth Hart, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, and Paul McCartney. Expect explosive renditions of Beatles classics like "Paperback Writer," "Baby You're a Rich Man," and "I Am the Walrus." The Weeklings also perform 60's classic remakes and Beatles-inspired power-pop originals such as "Little Elvis," "In the Moment," and "3," which was named the #1 Coolest Song in the World 2020 on Sirius/XM's Little Steven's Underground Garage. The "Under the Stars" series is a beloved tradition in Matawan, offering a mix of musical performances and family-friendly movies throughout August. Each Thursday, Terhune Park becomes a vibrant community gathering spot, providing an opportunity for families, friends, and neighbors to connect and enjoy the summer evenings together. Mark your calendars and join us at Terhune Park for an unforgettable night with The Weeklings. Don’t forget your beach chairs, blankets, and a spirit of fun! Matawan Under the Stars series: The Weeklings Date: August 1, 2024 Time: 7 PM Location: Terhune Park For more information about the "Under the Stars" series and other upcoming events, please visit the Matawan Borough Recreation Commission's website or the Matawan Borough on Facebook and Instagram. Terhune Park , 6 South Street , Matawan, New Jersey, United States, 07747

[] 2023 was a pivotal year for AI, with ChatGPT capturing significant attention. Since then, almost every company has been developing their AI strategies to gain a competitive advantage. This lecture will cover the basics of AI, starting with the differences between Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning (DL), and Generative AI (GenAI), and how they work. A basic neural network will be explained, including input, hidden, and output layers. We will then delve into prompt engineering, beginning with the building blocks of a prompt, followed by more advanced techniques such as few-shot learning, chain of thought, personas, self-prompting, prompt chaining, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Examples will be shared throughout, with an emphasis on using text-based modalities and use cases for productivity improvements. We will also discuss pitfalls to avoid, including security, shadow prompting, bias, overfitting, technical debt, and ethics. The lecture will conclude with a discussion on trends and future developments in AI. Speaker(s): Michael Verdecanna Agenda: 7:00 PM Networking 7:20 PM Presentation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426874

Upcoming 2024 MOVE Operations Training Opportunities MOVE Operations Class – 3-part Virtual Series IEEE USA MOVE is offering a dynamic 3-part Virtual Operations Class essential for anyone gearing up for MOVE truck deployment, or with a keen interest in the program. New MOVE members must attend, and it's highly recommended for those who want to refresh their knowledge. We cover everything from deployment expectations to truck equipment and essential safety procedures. This virtual course spans three sessions, each lasting two hours. With the introduction of a third truck, we'll delve into the distinctions between the three. The Day 1 session will provide an overview of the MOVE truck operation for MOVE-1, MOVE-2 and MOVE-3 with a high-level understanding of truck operations, power systems, network systems and communications/radio systems. The differences between the three trucks will be discussed. The Day 2 session will provide a detailed orientation and discussion on truck operations, maintenance and power generations systems. The differences between the three trucks will be discussed. The Day 3 session will provide a detailed orientation and discussion on the networking and communications systems. An overview of the Cisco Meraki and radio systems operations and functionality will be provided. The differences between the three trucks will be discussed. Please use the following links to register for all three training sessions. This is a 3-part virtual class. Register to attend >> - Part 1: Tuesday, 30 Jul 2024 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM ET >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423831 - Part 2: Wednesday, 31 Jul 2024 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM ET >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423833 - Part 3: Thursday, 01 Aug 2024 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM ET >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423835 There will be a test after the third session - material will be provided for the test. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423835