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IEEE WIE Conference Will Explore the Future of Work

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The 2022 IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference is scheduled for 6 and 7 June in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual networking events. The in-person events are to take place at the San Diego Convention Center. Interested sponsors should contact the conference committee staff.

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Switzerland bans large events due to coronavirus; Geneva International Motor Show cancelled three days before opening

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The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), which was scheduled to open in three days and run until 15 March, has been cancelled due to the Swiss government’s response to the coronavirus. All persons have been infected abroad. Their health condition is good, according to the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.

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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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A few weeks before its world premiere and during the BMW Group Annual Conference, Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG for Development, presented a few details about the coming new BMW 7 Series, including the new all-electric BMW i7. In April, BMW will unveil the BMW i7, featuring combined power consumption of19.7 – 18.9

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This IEEE Society’s Secret to Boosting Student Membership

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The chairs of these boards—including technical activities, conference activities, and publication activities—want to know the SAC chair and cochairs’ opinion on whether the new activities are benefiting students.” Student representatives also help organize conference workshops.

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Watch Syntiant’s 1-Milliwatt Chip Play ?Doom?

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At the 2023 IEEE International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in San Francisco this week, Irvine, Calif.–based Garrett points to its ability to do “bounding-box person detection,” a key task typically done by more powerful processors. based Syntiant detailed the NDP200.

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Study: strong interactions with voice-guided vehicles result in more crashes

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A recent study by researchers at Michigan State University, Eindhoven University of Technology, and Stanford University found that giving a car a more personal voice led to more car accidents. The findings showed that participants who felt a strong social connection with the virtual driving instructor (i.e.,

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Celebrating 25 Years of IEEE Women in Engineering

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On International Women’s Day, 8 March, a 12-hour virtual marathon showcased each IEEE region’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Finalists receive a plaque and a ticket to attend this year’s IEEE WIE International Leadership Conference , which is scheduled for 6 and 7 June. The event is available on demand via IEEE.tv.

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