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U.S Department of Energy Awards Computing Time on Supercomputers
Twenty research projects have been awarded more than 111 million hours of computing time at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) at Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, USA. The awards, made through the 2008 Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment (INCITE), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program that supports computationally intensive, large-scale research projects, are part of a competitively selected group of 55 scientific projects. The DOE has two of the top 10 most powerful supercomputers in the world. At Argonne, new and returning INCITE researchers will conduct projects ranging from large-scale simulations of potentially dangerous heart rhythm disorders to running detailed numerical experiments of thermal striping in sodium-cooled fast reactors. Learn more
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3D User Interface Symposium
The 2008 IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces (3DUI) will be held in Reno, Nevada, USA, 8-9 March. The purpose of the symposium is to provide an intensive exchange between industrial and academic researchers working in various 3DUI research areas and to trigger discussions among participants. Covering all areas of 3DUI research, the symposium will be co-located with the IEEE Virtual Reality Conference, which focuses on virtual environments and augmented reality. Learn more
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“Driverless” Cars in Development for Near Future
Though still in early development, General Motors (GM) foresees a robotic car that will allow you to answer e-mail, eat breakfast or read a newspaper while driving to work. Working with Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, GM has already created the “Boss”, a grand prize-winning prototype robotic car. In addition to offering convenience, the car’s next generation technology will also help drivers avoid accidents. An advanced transponder will enable cars to “talk” to each other, alerting similarly equipped cars when sudden changes in speed are needed. Read more
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Brain-Powered Computer Needs a Heartbeat
New brain computer interfaces (BCI) could provide the quality of life and independence a physically disabled person craves by enabling him or her to control robotic limbs, steer wheelchairs and type messages. There is, however, one drawback. Currently, BCI devices rely on someone else to turn on the EEG interface, meaning a physically disabled person could not use the program without the help of another person. Researchers, however, believe another biological signal could be the answer. Recent experiments have suggested that a person’s heartbeat could be used to signal future BCI devices. Read more
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IEEE Foundation Announces 2008 Grant Deadlines
The IEEE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the IEEE, is now accepting 2008 grant applications for new and innovative projects. Committed to improving the technological literacy of society from childhood through adulthood, the IEEE Foundation awarded more than US$250,000 in grants during 2007 to projects supporting the advancement of the engineering field. During 2008, unsolicited applications will be accepted from IEEE units and other organizations working in areas of relevance and importance to the IEEE and its membership. Projects should achieve one or more of the following objectives:
- Improve primary and secondary science, technology and math learning
- Encourage pre-university students to consider engineering as a career path
- Increase the public’s understanding of the role of engineers and technology in society
- Preserve the history of IEEE-associated technologies
- Tap the technological expertise of IEEE members
- Demonstrate ability to be replicated
Application deadlines:
18 April 2008 for June Consideration
5 September 2008 for November Consideration
All applications will be considered for funding by both the IEEE Foundation Board of Directors and the IEEE Life Members Committee. Questions should be directed to the IEEE Foundation Administrator at +1 732 981 3435 or foundation-office@ieee.org.
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Economic Byte Added to Graphic Processing
Want to watch a video on your PC? Need to manipulate pictures? The new Hybrid SLI may be exactly what you have been looking for. The latest technology from Nvidia is allowing consumers to buy less costly graphics cards and still outperform their more expensive counterparts. By combining Nvidia’s graphics processing unit with an Nvidia graphics card, users can reduce heat, limit power consumption and increase battery life in a cost-effective way. Read more
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“Smart” Technology Key to More Efficient, Economical Energy
What if you could turn on your home’s heat or cooling system from the road? Developed as a new weapon to help keep energy affordable, a home-based power management system can link everything – from your water heater to your clothes dryer – to your computer. A yearlong study by the U.S. Department of Energy showed that homes equipped with an “intelligent smart-power grid” saved their owners nearly 10% in energy costs. Each home had a meter installed that can conserve power depending on the homeowner’s preset spending limits and their own comfort level. Experts say that while equipping your home with a computer utility management system may not be cheap or quick, your ability to control soaring energy costs may be worth it. Read more
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Work Undertaken at Corporate Technology Group Labs Highlighted
Intel’s Chief Technology Officer, Justin Rattner, provides an update on the work undertaken at Intel's Corporate Technology Group Labs in an interview with IT News Online. The Corporate Technology Group (CTG) focuses on technology related to processor circuit and multi-core computing platform research. Armed with a mission to align Intel’s strategies and technologies with industry needs, Rattner discussed the major areas of research, such as terra-scale computing (scalable computing for the future), system on a chip (high integration), trusted services (technologies for services) and ultimate connectivity. The CTG lab is currently working on research to extend the battery life and overall performance of mobile computing technology for healthcare services. Read more
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Your Computer Wants You on Your Best Behavior
Your toddler takes too long to eat. You can’t find your keys again. You know you should eat more vegetables. Soon, your computer will too. National Taiwan University’s UBICOMP (ubiquitous computing) lab is working to develop pervasive computer technologies that not only detect and track your behavior – they can help change it, too. Working to create “smart” objects that exhibit intelligent interaction with humans, researchers are currently developing projects like the Playful Toothbrush, which uses a vision-based motion tracker to recognize different tooth brushing motions; the Persuasive Lunch Tray, which combines weight sensors, an LCD display and occupational therapy principals to encourage diverse eating by engaging the child in an interactive coloring game; and the Diet Aware Dining Table, which is augmented with weight sensors and RFID sensors that can recognize multiple, concurrent person-object interactions occurring on the table to provide users with information about their eating patterns. Read more
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Deadlines for Technology Leadership Awards Announced
Mentor Graphics Corporation announced a call-for-entries for its 20th annual Technology Leadership Awards competition. The competition recognizes engineers and computer aided design (CAD) designers who use Mentor tools to address complex PCB systems design challenges and produce industry-leading products. Entrants can submit their design accomplishments in any of six categories representing a wide variety of industries: PC computers and peripherals; consumer electronics and handhelds; industrial control, instrumentation, security and medical; military and aerospace; telecom switches, network servers, base stations and computer mainframes; and transportation and automotive. Judging will be based on overcoming complexity challenges, such as small form factor, high-speed content, design team collaboration, advanced PCB fabrication technologies and design-cycle time reduction. Entries can be submitted from 10 January through 14 March 2008. The winners will be announced at the PCB Design Conference East in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA, 11-16 May 2008. Learn more
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