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- Leonardo da Vinci: 500 years after his death his genius shines as bright as ever
- What Is Decision Fatigue? Definition and Examples
- Nobel prizes for individual scientists are an anachronism. Time to update the Nobels
- Innovation-Powered Manufacturing: Disruptive Technologies, Cross-Pollination and Ignition
- The 25 Most Absurd Job Titles In Tech
- Open Source Software: The Complete Wired Guide
- Freedom on the Net 2018: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism
- Informatics as a Fundamental Discipline for the 21st Century
- The Future of Data Storage
- Tracking the journey of a uranium cube
- A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture
- Women Are Needed in STEM: European Policies and Incentives
- PC components explained: how to pick the best components for your PC
- 15 Revealing Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview
- Bonus: Talks to help you find the right job ( 11 videos)
Events /
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- IEEE IAS, TEMS and L&T: National Technology Day Conclave on 10th May 2019
- ACM, IEEE CS & CSI: Mini Tutorial on “Demystifying ML & AI” on 18th May 2019
- SETS - Cyber Security Training Programs
- "Gender Diversity & Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act"- MMA - KAS One Day Workshop on 15th May 2019 at Chennai
- 3D Printing- MMA –CADD CENTRE Two Day Certificate Course on 21-22, May 2019 at Chennai
- TIC 2019: Tamil Internet Conference.
Tutorial-cum-Hackathon Workshop
7-9 Jun 2019 & 6-7 Jul 2019 - TIC 2019: Tamil Internet Conference. 20-22 Sep 2019 at Chennai
- Call For Papers: IEEE TENCON 2019 at Kochi during 17-19 Oct 2019. Last date 20th May 2019
- ACM-W Lady Ada Programming Competition. Last date 10th Jun 2019
- IEEE INDICON-2019 at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat during 13-15 Dec 2019
- NCW Survey on “Cyber-crimes against women - Measures for their prevention”
- PhD Survey on”ICT for Supply Chain Management”
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Leonardo
da Vinci: 500 years after his death his genius shines as bright as ever
This
year marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death. Widely
considered one of the greatest polymaths in human history, Leonardo was an
inventor, artist, musician, architect, engineer, anatomist, botanist,
geologist, historian and cartographer.
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Leonardo da Vinci | Biography, Art, & Facts | Britannica.com
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da Vinci designed an ideal city that was centuries ahead of its time; Leonardo
da Vinci revisited: was he an environmentalist ahead of his time?; How Leonardo
da Vinci, 'Master of Water', explored the power and beauty of its flow; Leonardo
da Vinci's helicopter: 15th-century flight of fancy led to modern aeronautics; Four
ways in which Leonardo da Vinci was ahead of his time; How Leonardo da Vinci
made a living from killing machines.
What Is Decision Fatigue? Definition and Examples
Decision fatigue occurs when people feel exhausted
from making too many choices. Psychologists have found that, even though we
generally like having choices, having to make too many decisions in a short
amount of time may lead us to make decisions that are less than optimal.
Nobel
prizes for individual scientists are an anachronism. Time to update the Nobels
The
Nobel committee seems not to recognise how collaborative science is today;
their paradigm remains the lone genius, or a duet or troika at most. Year after
year, they perform their arbitrary and often cruel calculus, leaving deserving
physicists shivering in the pool without any medal to show for it. Even those
few modern experimentalists who have won unshared Nobel prizes owe their
success to numerous collaborators – especially in particle physics and
astronomy, which require massive data sets and large teams to analyse them. No
scientist gets to Stockholm alone.
Innovation-Powered
Manufacturing: Disruptive Technologies, Cross-Pollination and Ignition
TOC of the whitepaper
- Is Your Company Behaving Like a Trained Elephant?
- Technology and Risk in the 21st Century
- Disruptive Technology: A Catalyst for Change
- The Effects of Disruptive Technologies
- How to Stay Ahead of the Herd
- Innovation-Powered Manufacturing
The 25
Most Absurd Job Titles In Tech
While
the roles were often the same as standard entry-level software engineers or
designers, some saw allowing new team members to call themselves “ninjas” or
“rockstars” as an important perk.
And
the trend doesn’t appear to slowing down, according to a recent Indeed survey.
As firms compete to attract Silicon Valley-vetted talent, their tech job titles
are getting increasingly outlandish.
Here
are the 25 most absurd.
Open
Source Software: The Complete Wired Guide
When
someone buys a new smartphone, often they're preoccupied with the camera specs
or the size of the screen or its storage capabilities. It's easy to overlook
one of the most foundational aspects of these sleek consumer gadgets: their
operating systems. The world's most popular mobile operating system is Google's
Android. It powers more than 86 percent of smartphones in the world. What's
even more remarkable is that Android is based on the open source Linux
operating system.
That
means anyone can view the code at the heart of the vast majority of
smartphones, modify it, and, more important, share it with anyone else. This
openness enables collaboration. Unlike, say, Microsoft Windows, which was
developed and is maintained by a single company, Linux is developed and
maintained by more than 15,000 programmers around the world. These programmers
might work for companies that compete with each other, or they might volunteer
to create something new that’s then given away. For free. Gratis.
Freedom
on the Net 2018: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism
Freedom
on the Net is a comprehensive study of internet freedom in 65 countries around
the globe, covering 87 percent of the world’s internet users. It tracks
improvements and declines in internet freedom conditions each year. The
countries included in the study are selected to represent diverse geographical
regions and regime types. In-depth reports on each country can be found at
www.freedomonthenet.org.
Informatics
as a Fundamental Discipline for the 21st Century
Informatics
for all is a coalition whose aim is to establish informatics as a fundamental
discipline to be taken by all students in school. Informatics should be seen as
important as mathematics, the sciences, and the various languages. It should be
recognized by all as a truly foundational discipline that plays a significant
role in education for the 21st century.
The
Future of Data Storage
Over
the decades, computer storage has encompassed a variety of technologies,
including punch cards, floppy disks, tape, hard drives, and flash technology.
In every instance, the objective is the same: keep data accessible and
available for the future. These advances in speed and capacity have helped
today's sophisticated computing frameworks take shape. However, despite these
gains, a simple but sobering fact emerges: "Tape remains a popular and
preferred way to back up data," explains Robert Grass, a professor of
chemistry at ETH Zurich (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) and a
leading expert on nanotechnology.
Tracking the journey of a uranium cube
In the summer of 2013, a cube of uranium two inches
on a side and weighing about five pounds found its way to us at the University
of Maryland. If the sudden appearance of the unusual metal cube wasn’t
intriguing enough, it came with a note that read, “Taken from the reactor that
Hitler tried to build. Gift of Ninninger.”
The world entered the nuclear age when the Trinity
bomb was detonated on 16 July 1945 near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The origin of
the age can be traced back through a small uranium metal cube and 663 others
like it. The Manhattan Project and the immense power unleashed by the weapons
it produced were created in response to fears that scientists in Nazi Germany
were working on their own weapon. The cube, a component of the “reactor that
Hitler tried to build,” represents the Germans’ failed endeavor that catalyzed
the nuclear age.
Some questions remain. How did a piece of uranium
from Germany end up in Maryland 70 years later? How many like it are out there?
What happened to the rest? Who is Ninninger? Years of research into the cube
and its history has revealed a complex, intriguing, and incomplete story. From
our research, we have uncovered some new information about the German nuclear
program itself: The Germans could have built a nuclear reactor.
A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture
We began our Turing Lecture June 4, 2018 with a
review of computer architecture since the 1960s. In addition to that review,
here, we highlight current challenges and identify future opportunities,
projecting another golden age for the field of computer architecture in the
next decade, much like the 1980s when we did the research that led to our
award, delivering gains in cost, energy, and security, as well as performance.
"Those who cannot remember the past are
condemned to repeat it."—George Santayana, 1905
Women Are Needed in STEM: European Policies and Incentives
Women's persistent underrepresentation in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, occupations, and
careers in various parts of the world and its negative impact on STEM labor
force and research and innovation (R&I) have given rise to measures,
projects, and initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality (GE). In Europe,
gender balance in R&I is understood as a social justice and equality issue.
Various measures (for example, regulation and research framework, bodies,
agencies, funding schemes, prizes, and awards) have been implemented at the
European Commission (EC) and European Union (EU) levels to increase women's
participation and include the gender dimension in R&I Achieving GE will
significantly advance the STEM labor force, research and innovation, enhance the
economy, and reduce the risk of women's social exclusion to the benefit of
society.
This article considers the main issues regarding GE
in STEM in Europe including an analysis of the reasons for its necessity; a
description of the European Union's strategy, measures, initiatives, and
activities toward achieving GE; and, finally, their anticipated impact.
PC components explained: how to pick the best components for your PC
Even if you already know how to build a PC, finding
the best PC components is always a test of endurance. Whether you’re looking
for the best graphics card, processor, motherboard or even RAM, it’s always a
lot of work. The market can get confusing, especially if you’re new to the
computing world, but we’re here to help you get your planning and research
started.
So, we crafted a tutorial, to help you find the best
PC components at the right price, so you can build the best PC without too much
added stress. We’ll help set you on the right path to finding the best PC
components, as having a good idea of what you want can make building a PC so
much easier.
15 Revealing Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview
Before we get started, let's get something straight:
an informational interview is not a job interview.
Even if you're not currently job searching,
requesting an informational interview with someone you admire (or with someone
whose job you admire) means you're willing to meet with them to hear their
story without pressing your own on them.
Informational interviews are an incredible way to
get a clear visual of an industry, company, or position to determine if it's
right for you. When done right, they also help you expand your professional
network (and yes, many people have received job offers because of an
informational interview they did). So we're talking a win-win situation here.
But once you've gotten someone to agree to meet you
for a coffee, what questions should you ask in an informational interview? Here
are 15 of our favorites, along with some tips on writing personalized questions
for each meeting.
Bonus: Talks to help you find
the right job ( 11 videos)
You want work that makes you feel happy, challenged
— and appreciated. These talks might help you find that elusive combination, as
you define your working life on your own terms.
Events /
Announcements
IEEE IAS, TEMS
and L&T: National Technology Day Conclave on 10th May 2019
Theme:
Inclusive Smart Governance
Date, Time & Venue: Friday, 10th May 2019 from 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m at Toubro Hall, L&T Construction, Manapakkam, Chennai - 600089
ACM, IEEE CS & CSI: Mini Tutorial on
“Demystifying ML & AI” on 18th May 2019
Theme:
Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence
Date,
Time & Venue: Saturday, 18th May
2019 from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Amitysoft, 6/22, Second Floor, Dhandapani
Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 017
Registration
at: http://bit.ly/2vEYwkV
SETS - Cyber Security Training Programs
SETS
is conducting number of Cyber Security Training Programs as detailed below:
- Cyber Security Essentials (6-8 May 2019 - 3 Days)
- Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (9-10 May 2019 – 2 Days)
- Network Security (13-17 May 2019 - 5 Days)
- Ethical Hacking (20-24 May 2019 - 5 Days)
- Block Chain for Cyber Security (27-29 May 2019 - 3 Days) and
- Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security (30-31 May 2019 - 2Days)
For
details see the brochure at https://www.setsindia.in/PdfDocs/CYBERBRC.pdf
"Gender
Diversity & Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act"- MMA - KAS One Day
Workshop on 15th May 2019 at Chennai
Madras
Management Association is pleased to announce a one-day workshop on “Gender
Diversity & Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act” on Wednesday, 15th
May 2019 from at MMA Management Center, 240, Pathari Road, Anna Salai,
Chennai-6.
Workshop
Brochure at https://members.mmachennai.org/cp/uploads/brochure/event_676.pdf
3D Printing- MMA
–CADD CENTRE Two Day Certificate Course on 21-22, May 2019 at Chennai
Madras Management Association is pleased to announce
a Two-day Certificate Course on “3D Printing” on 21 & 22 May 2019 – 09.30
am to 5.00 pm at Institute of Industrial Design, No.25, 1st Floor, Yellow Page
Building, Mylapore, Chennai – 4.
Course brochure at https://members.mmachennai.org/cp/uploads/brochure/event_683.pdf
TIC 2019: Tamil
Internet Conference. Tutorial-cum-Hackathon Workshop: 7-9
Jun 2019 & 6-7 Jul 2019
TIC
2019 -- Tamil Internet Conference proposes to conduct a Pre-Conference Tutorial
cum Hackathon which is open to students and professionals. Here, Participants
will be trained on the usage of Tamil NLP/ChatBots during the Tutorial.
Participants can also come up with their own ideas and prototype them during
Hackathon. Top three products will be recognized with prizes. For Registration
of workshop, follow the link:
More
details at https://tamilinternetconference.org/tic2019/index.php/workshop/
TIC 2019: Tamil
Internet Conference. 20-22 Sep 2019 at
Chennai
The
18th Edition of Tamil Internet Conference (TIC 2019), is jointly organized by
International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil (INFITT) and Anna
University, Chennai, India from
September 20-22, 2019 . TIC 2019 invites the submission of technical
papers from researchers who are involved in different aspects of Tamil
Computing and Information Technology to send their research work for
presentation in one of the technical sessions of the main track of the
conference which will be held in Anna University Chennai, India during the
above period.
TIC
2019 welcomes double-blind anonymous submissions on significant, original, and
previously unpublished research on all the aspects of Tamil computing. Kindly
go through the attached brochure to know the scope of the conference.
More
details at https://tamilinternetconference.org/tic2019
Call For Papers: IEEE TENCON 2019 at Kochi during 17-19 Oct 2019. Last
date 5th May 2019
TENCON is the flagship premier
international technical conference of IEEE Region 10. The Theme for TENCON 2019
is "Technology, Knowledge, and Society", and it will be held during
17th to 20th October, 2019 at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala.
Paper submission deadline: 20th
May 2019
More at http://www.tencon2019.org
ACM-W Lady Ada Programming Competition. Last date 10th Jun
2019
ACM W India pleased to inform the
launch of Lady Ada Programming competition for girl students. This
coding contest will act as platform to
develop and showcase the coding talent which will empower the girl techies
across India.
ACM-W creates a portal of
opportunities for girls to explore, enhance and expand their coding skills.
This coding contest happens in three levels with the first two rounds online
and the last round at IIT Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
The Last Date for Registration : 10th
Jun 2019 .
Registration link: http://assessments.reliscore.com/acmw/register53146/
IEEE INDICON-2019 at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat during 13-15
Dec 2019
IEEE INDICON 2019 – the flagship
conference of the IEEE India Council – will be held at Marwadi University,
Rajkot, Gujarat from December 13 to 15, 2019 with the theme “Applying Artificial
Intelligence in Engineering for prosperity and betterment of humanity”.
The Call for Papers is now available
on the IEEE INDICON 2019 website; http://indicon2019.in/
NCW Survey on
“Cyber-crimes against women - Measures for their prevention”
A
research study on “Cyber-crimes against women - Measures for their prevention”
has been sanctioned by National Commission for Women under Ministry of Child
and Women Development. The objective of the study is to make aware of the
categories of the cyber-crimes against women and Girl children for which
stringent punishment are legalized under IT Act 2000. It is being carried out by one of Dr K.
Komathy (Senior Member of CSI), Professor, Dept. of Information Technology,
AMET Deemed to be University, Chennai
Please
participate in the research study and fill-up the questionnaire at http://bit.ly/ncw-cyber-crime-study
PhD Survey
on”ICT for Supply Chain Management”
As
a part of PhD studies, Prof. Prashant R. Nair (Senior Member of CSI), Associate
Professor & Vice-Chairman, Dept. of CSE, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Coimbatore, is developing an empirical framework for the measurement of
benefits in deployment of ICT for Supply Chain Management based on Supply Chain
Operational Reference (SCOR) model.
To
facilitate field data collection, a survey is being carried out. Please
participate in the survey and fill-up the questionnaire at http://bit.ly/2LrTvae
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