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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. The portal also contains best practices, as well as programs and events from IEEE's global community of volunteers. Share personal stories with students to ignite their interest. Teacher workshops. Girls in STEM.

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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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Experts anticipate as many as 200 billion connected devices globally by 2020. NSF will commit more than $50 million towards this effort, beginning in Fiscal Year 2017. Large-Scale Networking Platforms “Communities of Practice” Workshop. NSF Workshop on Ultra-Low Latency Networks. The workshop will be held in October 2016.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

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A little about me and my past—After retiring as CEO from my special effects company, I joined Electric Car Insider in 2017 as the Managing Tour Director and am now Vice President of Business Development. I personally have had over 400 people drive my cars in order to show them the true experience.