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A Novel IEEE Workshop Showcases Jamaica’s Engineering Community

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The section held a first-of-its-kind workshop in January at the University of Technology in Kingston. IEEE Senior Member Fawzi Behmann and staff from the IEEE Communications Society promoted the workshop to section and society chapter members. The event attracted more than 200 participants. IEEE Member Juleen Gentles.

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Honda begins joint research with Boston University in information security for AI; secure MPC

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In order to enable AI to cooperate with people, personal information about the users must be collected and analyzed. Currently, personalized services have become common in our daily lives. These systems typically share personal data of users, often without their knowledge and control. This information must be protected.

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CTA Foundation, IBM, Local Motors collaborate on accessible, self-driving vehicles

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At CES 2017, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation announced an alliance with IBM and Local Motors to help create the world’s most accessible, self-driving vehicle. Our goal is to explore new ways to improve access to transportation and personalize the experience to each person's unique abilities.

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Inspire Kids to Study STEM with These Educational Resources

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Bureau of Labor Statistics , STEM careers were expected to grow by nearly 9 percent between 2017 and 2029. Share personal stories with students to ignite their interest. Teacher workshops. Careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are on the rise around the world. According to the U.S. Girls in STEM.

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Refugees are up-cycling their discarded life jackets and dinghies

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Lesvos Solidarity is a non-profit organisation that not only provides medical support and shelter, but also hosts workshops for refugees in which they up-cycle things such as life jackets and dinghies that pile up on the shores of Lesvos and tell the story of their harrowing journeys across the Aegean sea from Turkey. “

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches “Startup adVANce” competition for partners for future transport solutions

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The competition will run in three stages: Interested startups can complete a quick, straightforward online questionnaire, outlining their ideas for the three categories until 15 January 2017. In this phase the submitted ideas will be fleshed out in workshops together with Mercedes-Benz Vans. Personal contacts will be established.

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NSF leads $400M federal effort to boost advanced wireless research

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Among the factors driving the need for improved wireless technologies are the prospects of vehicle-to-vehicle communications to support self-driving cars and increase highway safety; remote surgery and telemedicine to improve patient care; and immersive video and virtual reality content to enhance personal experiences and productivity.

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