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Deep Learning With Applications
September 21 through November 2, 2024. Six Saturdays 1:30-4:30pm (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2). The IEEE North Jersey Section Communications Society Chapter is offering a course entitled "DEEP LEARNING WITH APPLICATIONS". Deep learning is a transformative field within artificial intelligence and machine learning that has revolutionized our ability to solve complex problems in various domains, including computer vision, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning. This hands-on course on deep learning is designed to provide students with an understanding how these amazing successes are made possible by drawing inspiration from the way that brains, both human and otherwise, operate. Students will gain a comprehensive foundation in the principles, techniques, and applications of deep neural networks. Learning how to solve real data-set based applications will teach students how to really apply deep learning with Python programming software. Participants will be asked to design and train deep neural networks to perform tasks such as image classification using commonly available data sets. However, participants are encouraged to apply the techniques from this course to other data sets according to their interests. Discuss with the instructor in order to propose your own project. More importantly, this will set the foundations for understanding and developing Generative AI applications. The IEEE North Jersey Section's Communications Society Chapter can arrange for providing IEEE CEUs - Continuing Education Units (for a $5 charge) upon completion of the course. Course prices: $75 for Undergrad/Grad/Life/ComSoc members, $100 for IEEE members, $150 for non-IEEE members Co-sponsored by: Education Committee Speaker(s): Thomas Long, Agenda: 1. Introduction to Neural Networks: Explore the fundamental concepts of artificial neural networks, backpropagation, activation functions, and gradient descent, laying the groundwork for deep learning understanding. 2. Introduction to PyTorch: Learn how to implement and train neural networks using PyTorch one of the most popular deep learning frameworks. Understand tensors. 3. Computer Vision Applications: Apply deep learning to computer vision problems, including image classification and object detection using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) 4. Training and Optimizing Deep Neural Networks: Study techniques for training deep neural networks effectively, including optimization algorithms, weight initialization, regularization, and dropout. 5. Sequential Data Analysis: Explore how deep learning is used to analyze sequential data using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs). In particular, explore how neural networks are used in Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks such as sentiment analysis and machine translation. 6. Generative AI: Overview of generative ai techniques that leverage the patterns present in a dataset to generate new content. Applications of generative ai include large language models such as ChatGPT and image generation models such as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. This course assumes a basic understanding of machine learning concepts and programming skills in Python. Familiarity with linear algebra and calculus will be beneficial, but not mandatory. Statistical software (Python, Scikit-learn) and Deep Learning Frameworks (Pytorch, TensorFlow) will be used throughout the course for the exploration of different learning algorithms and for the creation of appropriate graphics for analysis. Learning objectives: Subjects covered include these and other deep learning related materials: artificial neural networks, training deep neural networks, RNN, CNN, image recognition, natural language processing, GANs, data processing techniques, and NN architectures. The course is intended to be subdivided into 3-hour sessions. Each lecture is further subdivided into lecture, guided and independent project based exercises to build experience with hands-on techniques. This course will be held at FDU - Teaneck, NJ campus. Checks should NOT be mailed to this address. Can bring checks in person or use online payments at registration. Email the organizer for any questions about course, registration, or other issues. Technical Requirements: Students will need access to the Python programming language. In addition to a standard Python installation, most programming exercises will use the package Scikit-learn. Basic programming skills and some familiarity with the Python language are assummed. Students are expected to be able to bring a laptop onto which most of these libraries can be pre-installed using python's pip install. Most of the coding in this course will use the Python programming language. Coding examples and labs will be distributed in the form of Juypter notebooks. In addition to standard Python, most programming exercises will use either the PyTorch or TensorFlow libraries. Books and other resources will be referenced. Room: Room 306, Bldg: Becton Building , FDU Metropolitan Campus, 960 River Road, Teaneck, New Jersey, United States, 07666
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Life at a Photonic Startup – A Personal Account
Life at a Photonic Startup – A Personal Account
Photonic startup business success relies heavily on the uniqueness and quality of its technical know-how. Success also depends heavily on various skills and activities beyond technical prowess. Business aspects such as marketing, sales, team leadership, commercial opportunity development, proposal preparation, program management, quality control, budgeting, funding, and financial planning, among others, are crucially important. This presentation will focus on dissecting all the skills and activities required for photonic startup business success. The presenter will attempt to do this through examples from his experience as a technical and business practitioner in large and small photonic companies. Co-sponsored by: IEEE PHOTONICS Society DL Talk co-sponsored by IEEE North Jersey Section Speaker(s): Dr. Daniel Renner Agenda: Registration for the event and refreshments/dinner are complimentary. Venue: New Jersey Institute of Technology 154 Summit Street Building: ECEC Room Number: 202 Newark, NJ 07102 Bldg: Building: ECEC Room Number: 202, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 154 Summit Street, Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07102
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Careers in Technology Fall Series 2024 – Victor B Lawrence, PhD 24 September 8pm EST
Careers in Technology Fall Series 2024 – Victor B Lawrence, PhD 24 September 8pm EST
The Careers in Technology Fall Series begins on 24 September at 8pm Eastern Time with: Professor Victor B Lawrence, PhD IEEE Fellow, National Inventors Hall of Fame. In the introduction, Dr Lawrence’s preparation for a career at Bell Labs in Advanced Communication Technologies will be discussed. Then Dr Lawrence will conduct a detailed deep dive discussion of modern communications and networks. Some of Dr Lawrence’s technical experience includes: Key innovations of Bell Labs, artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications technologies, telecommunications, networks, patents, standards of today. Technology for the future. HDTV, Modems, Bluetooth: The importance of Standards. Professor Victor B Lawrence, PhD will share his thoughts about the future influence of technology in society, and recommendations for navigating a technical career in this era. Lawrence has received numerous awards and honorary degrees, including: - 1981: (https://ieee-cas.org/guillemin-cauer-award), (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_Circuits_and_Systems_Society) - 1984: J. Harry Karp Best Paper Award at Interface '84 - 1986: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_California,_Berkeley), Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series - 1987: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers) - 1992: Fellow of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Bell_Labs) - 1995: Black Engineer for Outstanding Technical Contributions - 1997: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmy_Awards) for (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Alliance_(HDTV)) Standard - 2000: IEEE Millennium Medal - 2003: Member of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Academy_of_Engineering) - 2004: IEEE Award in International Communication - 2007: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_Simon_Ramo_Medal) for leadership in world-wide data communications networks - 2012: Charter Fellow of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Academy_of_Inventors) (NAI) - 2016: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Inventors_Hall_of_Fame_inductees) Speaker(s): Professor Victor B Lawrence, PhD IEEE Fellow Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/431105
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Monolithic, Heterogeneous and Hybrid Photonic Integration – There is a role for all
Monolithic, Heterogeneous and Hybrid Photonic Integration – There is a role for all
Photonic integration has been at the center of photonic activity for several years. Over this period, great strides have been made to increase the integration density and chip functionality. This talk will work its way up from the drivers for photonic integration – why do we need Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)? What are their similarities and differences with Electronic Integrated Circuits (EICs)? This analysis of integration drivers will lead to a discussion of recent progress on the main paths: monolithic, heterogeneous, and hybrid. The talk will conclude with possible approaches to meet the additional demanding considerations for future Quantum PICs. Co-sponsored by: IEEE PHOTONICS Society DL Talk co-sponsored by IEEE North Jersey Section Speaker(s): Dr. Daniel Renner Agenda: Registration for the event and refreshments/dinner are complimentary. Venue: Fairleigh Dickinson University 1000 River Road, Building: Muscarelle Center, Room Number: 105 Teaneck, New Jersey, United States 07666 For additional information about the venue and parking, please contact Dr. Hong Zhao [email protected] Room: M105, Bldg: Muscarellel , Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1000 River Rd. , Teaneck, New Jersey, United States, 07666
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Latest Trends in Insulating Gases: SF6 and Beyond
Latest Trends in Insulating Gases: SF6 and Beyond
Key areas of discussion: • Current changes to SF6 legislation and practices o NY SF6 phase out: dates and voltage classes o MA SF6 phase out: dates and voltage classes o EPA changes to reporting o Is SF6 Dead? • SF6 Alternatives and changing infrastructure demands on utilities o C4-FN Pros and Cons of the gases Mixing, handling & recovery Gas analysis Leakage and Safety o Natural Origin Gases Pros and Cons of the gases handling & recovery Gas analysis Leakage & Safety o Logistics and Infrastructure Challenges with cylinder handling & management Fittings [] Speaker(s): Devin Agenda: The seminar fee includes lunch, refreshments and handouts. Non-members joining IEEE within 30 days of the seminar will be rebated 50% of the IEEE registration charge. Four hours of instruction will be provided. If desired, IEEE Continuing Education Units (0.4 CEUs) will be offered for this course - a small fee of $55 will be required for processing. Please pay attention to the “Registration Fee” and choose the appropriate choice either with or without CEUs. CEU Evaluation Form can be found at: (https://innovationatwork.ieee.org/ieee-pes-northjersey-certificates/) At this time, our attendance is being limited to fifty (50). Please only register if you know you are going to attend, and you must be registered to participate. Room: Auditorium, Bldg: PSE&G - Hadley Road Facility, 4000 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States, 07080