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The main goal of this seasonal school is to dive deep into the rapidly developing field of in-memory computing with a focus on Artificial intelligence (AI) and cover its cross-layer design challenges from device to algorithms. The IEEE Seasonal School in Circuits and Systems on In-Memory Computing (IMC 2024) offers talks and tutorials by leading researchers from multiple disciplines and prominent universities and promotes student short presentations to demonstrate new research and results, discuss the potential and challenges of the in-memory accelerators, future research needs, and directions, and shape collaborations. First Talk Title: Developing True Intelligent System: Tools and Case Studies In recent years, we have seen tremendous growth in the AI/ML domain. However, we are still far away from building truly intelligent automated systems. To achieve a true intelligent agent, one should better human decisions and should learn continuously with minimal human intervention. In this talk, we talk about Reinforcement Learning (RL), one key tool to achieving this intelligence. We will discuss the recipe for leveraging RL to create true intelligent systems. As a proof of concept, we discuss two research directions on leveraging RL tools to create intelligent automated agents. Finally, we touch upon some open questions that need to be addressed to realize the dream of true intelligent systems. Second Talk Title: General-Purpose Processing in Memristive Memory Arrays In the last decade, computing systems have faced several challenges that have slowed down their performance improvement substantially. Moreover, we are facing serious challenges and concerns regarding the energy consumption of computing systems. To contain this increasing gap between performance demand and supply alternative paradigms and technologies have been heavily researched. One of the outstanding alternatives is Memory-Centric Computing (MCC). The main idea of MCC is to process data as close as possible to the memory. This reduces the delay and energy overhead associated with loading data for processing and sending it back to the memory for storing the results. MCC can be performed using any memory technology. Among various memory technologies, memristors stand out as one of the best candidates. They are non-volatile, fast, extremely compact, and compatible with the widely used Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology. These properties give them an edge in terms of energy efficiency, speed-up gains, price, and their potential share in the future market, respectively. In this talk, we focus on computation inside the memory array and using stateful logics. Processing data inside the array leads to the minimum data travel distance possible, which maximized the associated benefits. We present an overview of some the computational units that we have proposed, such as adders, multipliers, sorting systems, and filters, some of which are combine MCC with other emerging computing paradigms such as stochastic and approximate computing. Co-sponsored by: IEEE North Jersey Section Speaker(s): Dr. Arnob Ghosh, Dr. Nima Taherinejad Agenda: Event Time: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 11:00-11:25 AM Registration and Networking 11:25-11:30 AM Opening Remarks by Dr. Shaahin Angizi, Vice-Chair, IEEE CAS/ED Chapter 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Talk I: Dr. Arnob Ghosh (New Jersey Institute of Technology) Title: Developing True Intelligent System: Tools and Case Studies 12:00-12:45 PM Talk II: Dr. Nima Taherinejad (Heidelberg University, Germany) Title: General-Purpose Processing in Memristive Memory Arrays 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM Networking and Discussion 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch & Concluding Remarks by Dr. Shaahin Angizi, Vice-Chair, IEEE CAS/ED Chapter Location: CKB 402, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA Online on Zoom, Link: https://njit-edu.zoom.us/j/99695576739 All Welcome: There is no fee/charge for attending IEEE technical seminar. You don't have to be an IEEE Member to attend. Refreshments are free for all attendees. Please invite your friends and colleagues to take advantage of this Invited Distinguished Lecture. Room: ECEC 100, Bldg: ECEC Building, 154 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07102, NJIT, Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07102

Join us for an engaging and insightful conference centered on the MicroMouse Challenge, where top robotics enthusiasts showcase their autonomous maze-solving designs. Speaking at this event is Soon Wan , a highly skilled MicroMouse competitor recognized for his exceptional performance in this international competition. Listen as Soon dives into the mechanics, algorithms, and creative strategies behind building MicroMouse robots capable of navigating complex mazes with speed and precision. Attendees will gain a unique perspective through presentations and a keynote from a highly accomplished MicroMouse competitor, who will share their journey, technical approach, and insights into the art of robotic problem-solving. Whether you're a robotics expert or a curious newcomer, this conference offers a window into the future of autonomous navigation and robotics innovation. Co-sponsored by: Frankie Bouchard Speaker(s): Soon, Frankie Agenda: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Engaging Talks Presentation by our speaker on topics related to MicroMouse design, algorithms, and robotics innovations. 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM Q&A Session An open forum for attendees to ask questions and engage with the speakers about their talks and experiences in the Micromouse Challenge. 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Networking and Closing Remarks Opportunity for final networking and a summary of key takeaways. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442601

The Honorable Dr Duncan Rogers Lee, II, EdD Esquire will join us for A Special Event; he will discuss The Constitution of the United States. In this session, he will discuss Article II Powers of the President: Article. II. Section. 1. The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress: but no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector. (https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/amendments-11-27#toc-amendment-xii) The Congress may determine the Time of chusing the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States. No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States. (https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/amendments-11-27#toc-amendment-xxv) The President shall, at stated Times, receive for his Services, a Compensation, which shall neither be encreased nor diminished during the Period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that Period any other Emolument from the United States, or any of them. Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:—"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Section. 3. He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States. [] Section. 4. The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. Agenda: Welcome Chat with Attendees Introduction of The Honorable Dr Duncan Rogers Lee, II EdD Esquire Presentation of The Constitution of the United States Article II Discussion Questions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/438463