IEEE-USA's 2024 IEEE Day Special Livestream: An Illuminating Dialogue With Nobel Laureate & Visionary, Dr. Robert W. Wilson
In this insightful presentation, IEEE Region 1 Director Bala Prasanna and IEEE Senior Member Dr. Katherine (Kit) August engage in a meaningful dialogue with one of the most esteemed figures of our time, Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert W. Wilson.
At 87, Dr. Wilson remains an active and influential contributor to both technical fields and broader aspects of life. His groundbreaking discovery of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) 60 years ago continues to be a cornerstone of modern cosmology.
In this candid and informal recording, Dr. Wilson, known for his soft-spoken, focused, and passionate demeanor, shares profound insights on a variety of topics. He reflects on the rapid changes occurring in the world and emphasizes the crucial responsibilities of leading research institutions. He advocates for supporting discoveries and inventions that may not provide immediate financial returns but are essential for long-term scientific progress.
Dr. Wilson also addresses how today’s younger generations can harness the vast amount of information available to them, leveraging it to drive innovation and knowledge. He highlights the invaluable role of IEEE’s extensive library of technical journals, which serve as a vital resource for researchers and engineers worldwide.
This presentation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a scientific legend, providing valuable lessons on the importance of curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is a testament to how dedicated individuals and institutions can shape a better tomorrow. #IEEEDay #IEEEDay2024 #cosmology #nobelprize
Tune in to the livestream on IEEE-USA's YouTube channel on 1 October 2024 at 7PM ET: https://bit.ly/ieeeusa-ieee-day-2024
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- Date: 01 Oct 2024
- Time: 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
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- Starts 30 September 2024 03:38 PM
- Ends 01 October 2024 08:30 PM
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Dr. Kit August
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Dr. Kit August is a biomedical and communications engineer who has been a Research Guest at Stevens Institute of Technology, an IEEE Senior Member, and Eta Kappa Nu HKN Alumni. Formerly Kit was a Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Labs in Advanced Communications Technologies with 18 US patents, 50 international; citations 3589, h-22, i10-26. She has been active in human factors, accessibility, accommodation, AI/ML, brain imaging, robotics, rehabilitation, learning, language, hearing, speech technologies, virtual reality, search, signal processing, wireless, communication technologies, standards and patents.
Kit is an IEEE Volunteer serving as IEEE ComSoc History Committee Vice Chair, IEEE Computer Society Region 1 and Region 2 Chapters Coordinator, IEEE SA Standards NesCom Board 2024, and IEEE SA DIITA Transparent Design for Wellbeing Workflow Leader. Kit is part of the latest Jersey Shore STEM Ecosystem for building a K through Industry pipeline; and the growing and popular “A Day at the Museum,” “Lunch with Leaders & Luminaries,” and “Watch Parties” with meaningful interactions for mentoring and STEM, collaborating with HISPA, HACEMOS, AT&T Labs, Nokia Bell Labs, and others. She serves as IEEE-USA MOVE Newsletter Editor; IEEE Xplore Accessibility Research initiative; and served as Podcast Host: IEEE Computer Society Leaders & Luminaries.
She co-founded an IEEE SIGHT Group and previously served on the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board and as Chair of the Taenzer Grant Ad Hoc Committee to support and fund projects for people with disabling conditions. She volunteers on IEEE Standards to improve accessibility of technology for all people (Chair P3337, Chair P3386). She and her colleagues are currently involved in advancing accessibility of symbolic information such as Mathematics and Engineering for STEM education and careers through their “Center of Excellence for the Blind,” initiative.
Kit is a Member of: IEEE 2933 Working Group which she nominated, and which has been selected as a recipient of the IEEE SA Emerging Technology Award “For the development of IEEE 2933-2024, IEEE Standard for Clinical Internet of Things (IoT) Data and Device Interoperability with TIPPSS - Trust, Identity, Privacy, Protection, Safety, Security.” The IEEE SA Emerging Technology Award is awarded for the initiation, advancement or progression of a new technology through the IEEE SA open consensus process. Further information about the award, including a list of past recipients, may be found at: https://standards.ieee.org/
Kit received her PhD in Biomedical Engineering at NJIT, Eta Kappa Nu HKN Alumni, her MS in Computer Science MIS at Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY, and BFA Communications Design at Parsons The New School for Design New York, NY. Kit was a Whitaker Scholar at ETH Zurich with research in multi-sensory experiences and brain imaging, augmented and virtual reality, and robotics.
Bala Prasanna
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Bala Prasanna, the IEEE Region 1 Director for 2024-2025, is an IEEE volunteer with a history of involvement in initiatives aimed at creating a brighter future.
Bala's professional career of over 35 years includes working in institutions like SUNY-State University of New York, AT&T and IBM in various roles in senior technical and management positions. He volunteers his time at IEEE- Region 1 as a member of Board of Governors. He has also served as a board member at IEEE-USA during 2016-17. Mr. Prasanna is a proud to be a member of IEEE HKN Honor Society .
He cherishes his time talking to students and career professionals specifically on the importance of career management skills and technology frontiers. As IEEE national speaker , he has spoken at various US and international universities and colleges on career management skills to survive and thrive in today’s workplace.
His passions are photography, reading biographies and meeting people of accomplishment. He is also a regular writer for a monthly magazine in his mother tongue language Kannada on variety of topics.
Dr. Robert W. Wilson
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