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Advancing Computer Science Technologies in Central Texas

Join us at the IEEE Computer Society Chapter in Austin for high-quality technical meetings and community outreach projects. Our vision is to foster collaboration in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics.

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Advancing Computer Science Technologies in Central Texas

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  1. IEEE CTS Computer Society Chapter (Austin) Fawzi Behmann f.behmann@ieee.org IEEE Central Texas SectionSpring Planning MeetingJanuary 21, 2017 San Marcos, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX

  2. 2017 Austin CS Chapter Leadership Team Austin, TX • Fawzi Behmann (Chapter Chairman) • Vinay Abburi (Vice Chair) • Hema Ramaswamy (Treasurer & Outreach) • Ehsaneh “Sunny” Shahaidar (Secretary & Program) • Norma Antunano (Webmaster & Social Media) • Membership Development - Open

  3. CS Austin Chapter Vision • Computer Society Chapter is a community comprised of a diverse group of industry professionals with a common interest in advancing computer science technologies. Mission Statement • The IEEE Computer Society Chapter seeks to be the organization of choice for computer science technologists in the Central Texas Area and to provide education and networking for those professionals. 2017 Chapter Objectives: • Theme: “Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Big Data/Analytics” • Hold monthly high quality technical meeting • Distinguished Lecturer/Speaker • Community Outreach Project – Science in a Box • Support in creating the right environment for EMBS chapter growth. • Feedback form • Website & Listserv & Social media • Chapter financial health

  4. CS Austin Chapter – Technical Meetings Feb 24 BUILDING NEXT GENERATION WORKFORCE, Prof. Revathi, Texas School board Apr 23  “Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Techniques for Clinical & Pharmaceutical Research”, Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Davis, Senior data scientist and executive with domain expertise in Big Data, Life Sciences and Healthcare May 25 “Cloud Computing: The Path to Freedom”, Presenter: Don Dalrymple, Management Consultant, The Dalrymple Group May 25  “V.I.S.I.O.N to the Bank Vault”, Meshell Baker the Founder/Owner of Meshell Baker Enterprises (MBE) June 23 “Virtualization – a key driver for 5G and IoT”, Presenter: Fawzi Behmann, TelNet Management Aug 17 "BODYHACKING: IMPROVING YOURSELF THROUGH SCIENCE, DATA, AND TECHNOLOGY”, Dustin D. Trammell, Chief Executive Officer, Trammell Ventures Sep 22 “New FAA Drone regulations effective August 29th, 2016 and Integration of Drones Into Multiple Business Models , Presenter: Robert Youens, Owner of Camera Wings  Oct 4 “MACHINE TYPE COMMUNICATIONS FOR INTERNET OF THINGS, Presenter: Prof. Riku Jäntti, Head of the department of Communications and Networking at Aalto University, Finland Dec 15 “Trusted Automated Vehicles” Presenter: Distinguished Lecturer Prof. Todd Humphrey, UT Austin, Introduced by Mr. Roger Fuji, 2016 Computer Society President Completed L31

  5. 2016 In the Plan

  6. Austin, TX Survey Feedback FEEDBACK IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE CONTINUE HAVING QUALITY TOPICS & EVENTS THAT BRING GREATER VALUE TO THE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY

  7. 2017 SWOT Opportunities/Challenges • Opportunities – Outreach • Science in a Box Project • Computer Rock Stars Series • DL • Challenges - Financial & Others • Seek funding from CS • CS Chapter - Improve attendance Weakness • Continue building the chapter • Strategy with Officers • Progress in building Word Press website • CS Admin support – turning around • Event sponsoring, focus groups and workshops • Joint planning with other chapters (e.g. ComSoc/SP, EMBS)

  8. Austin, TX Austin, TX Science in A Box

  9. 2016 Recap - “Science-In-A-Box” Initiative • Mission: “Science-In-A-Box” was inspired by session on “Mindfulness for Life” as ‘Out-of-the-box’ topic appreciated by the audience. • Initiated discussion with Round Rock Independent School Districts' Partners in Education (PIE) to reach out to students at an impressionable age (10-16ys) with Science-In-A-Box (SIAB) program. • 2016 Pilot Project Plan • Kick-off March 2016 • Complete kit purchase – April 2016 • Catalogue the kits for check-out – June 2016 • Roll out Science-In-A-Box program – Aug-Dec 2016 • Target end date of Dec 2016 • Final Report on the program to CS Jan 2017 • Pilot Project Cost $500 • $400 towards purchasing 10 kits. • $100 Administrative cost associated with launching the pilot program Recommendation: Approval of Project and Funding in January 2016

  10. 2017- Progress Report “Science-In-A-Box” Initiative • Spring 2016 - Kicked-off the project. • Summer 2016 - Finalized the kits. • Fall 2016 – Rolled out the Program and monitored the pilot • Jan 2017 – Report to CTS • Spring 2017 – Continue to monitor the usage pattern for these kits and gather feedback • Taking lessons learnt from the pilot and getting ready for • Roll this program to a mode ‘needy school’ • Planning a Workshop at UT Engineering School for High School Students

  11. “Science-In-A-Box” Initiative Report • Program Pilot with 2016 Texas Teacher of the Year - Revathi Balakrishnan, 2016 Texas Teacher of the Year. • http://www.tasanet.org/Page/816 • She was a speaker at CS – Austin in 2016 • Pilot done at – Round Rock ISD, Patsy Sommer Elementary School . • https://sommer.roundrockisd.org

  12. “Science-In-A-Box” InitiativeReport • Kids using the kits

  13. “Science-In-A-Box” InitiativeReport • Kids using the kits (III)

  14. “Science-In-A-Box” InitiativeReport • What went well • Picked the right person and right school to partner with. The teacher won the 2016 Texas Teacher of the Year award • Continued support and guidance from Leslie – CTS IEEE Chair • Continued support from Fawzi Behman of “out-of-the-box” ideas for the CS Chapter • Smooth execution and collaboration with the RRISD • Program mid-course adjustment – example, kits moved from Library to Innovation Center for easy access and adoption • Saw a lot of enthusiasm from the younger classes and their teachers, though this was targeted for the higher grade levels

  15. “Science-In-A-Box” InitiativeReport • Challenges • Had to work around the new celebrity 2016 Texas Teacher of the Year awardee commitments with travel etc • Schedule the kit usage so it won’t clash with STAR test preparation and testing • Needed a little bit more advertising • Harder to create a lesson plan using the kits as they are bound by state mandated curriculum • Need to go through the RRISD process to get recognition for the IEEE initiative – in-progress

  16. Austin, TX Austin, TX RRISD sincerely thanks IEEE – Computer Society, Central Texas for this pilot program

  17. Austin, TX Austin, TX THANKS

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