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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. Through the power of storytelling and the strength of IEEE’s mission, the One IEEE event connected participants to each other and to IEEE by showcasing the vibrant engineering community in Jamaica. IEEE Member Juleen Gentles.

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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

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Ford launched a $50,000 challenge for software developers to write innovative apps to help consumers better understand and improve their personal fuel efficiency. Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge.

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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. Virtual attendees will be able to access livestreams and remote events online.

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

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In the last decade, wireless usage across the US has expanded significantly, with nearly 350 million smartphones, connected tablets and wearable devices in use—more than double the number from a decade ago—carrying more than 100,000 times the traffic they supported in 2008.

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

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These are: Connectivity/IoT (digital@vans): hardware and software solutions which promote the connectivity of the van and enable real-time interaction between all factors involved in transport, such as goods and vehicle. In this phase the submitted ideas will be fleshed out in workshops together with Mercedes-Benz Vans.

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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. The competition provides mentoring to teams, as well as workshops on topics such as pitching skills and customer development. The Ability Hand is connected by Bluetooth to a smartphone app, which provides users another way to configure and control the hand's movements.

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Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven

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Talks, tours, workshops and gatherings are also part of the Ely Center of Contemporary Art ’s mix. Showcasing New Haven as an arts hub is the aim of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. The annual celebration pulls together artists, along with musicians, chefs, storytellers and other creators and thinkers, every June.