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This Rwandan Engineer is Learning How to Manage Humanitarian Projects

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The program, offered virtually and in person, combines theory and hands-on training on topics such as community outreach and engagement, health care, the environment, and sustainability. Since the educational program was launched in 2015, more than 30 individuals from 16 countries have participated. “I

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New algorithm improves speed and accuracy of pedestrian detection; cascade detection + deep learning

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In the first stages, the algorithm quickly identifies and discards windows that it can easily recognize as not containing a person (such as the sky). The work, titled “Learning Complexity-Aware Cascades for Deep Pedestrian Detection,” was presented 15 December 2015 at the International Conference on Computer Vision in Santiago, Chile.

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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” program reduced resource consumption by average 24.3% since 2011

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Participants at the annual conference also discussed new targets for the future of vehicle production at Volkswagen. This year, Volkswagen also honored the personal engagement of employees who have shown outstanding commitment to the conservation of resources. day in Wolfsburg. At the fourth "Think Blue. Earlier post.).

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Bionic Hand Gives Amputees Sense of Touch

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That was the first time he had met a person with a limb difference. Twenty-one years later, in 2015, the IEEE member founded Psyonic , which designs and builds advanced, affordable artificial limbs. The startup also won a $15,000 Samsung Research innovation prize in 2015. Psyonic placed first and received a US $10,000 prize.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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She is also a member of the IEEE Conferences Committee. Having authored more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific publications, De Floriani served as editor in chief of the IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics from 2015 to 2018. He has spent the last 15 years in worldwide leadership roles.

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A Serial Entrepreneur Shares Lessons Learned on His Road to Success

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As an active volunteer with the IEEE Kerala (India) Section , he spoke at numerous conferences and meetings. In 2015 Profoundis launched its fifth product, Vibe: sales software that helps businesses identify prospective customers. If you choose the wrong person, running a successful startup together will be difficult.”

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra and her leadership team outlined the company’s plans to capitalize on the future of personal mobility by owning the customer relationship beyond the vehicle, building upon nearly two decades of connectivity leadership. The company shared its plans with investors during a conference at its Milford Proving Ground.

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