May 2024 - Sanghani-faculty - mailman.cs.vt.edu

Request for Information on Participation at the IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition 2024
by blmicale＠vt.edu 29 May '24

29 May '24

I've invited you to fill out the following form: The IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition 2024 To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbIM23GAz2Kh9I4whycc1gGDaD-QSnuBe… Google Forms: Create and analyze surveys.

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Canceled: Sanghani Center Faculty meeting
by Bradley, Nickolas 22 May '24

22 May '24

Thank you very much for all the Great semester.We will not have any more Faculty meeting until the Fall semester. Thank you very much

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Recall: May 31 Faculty Meeting (Reminder)
by Bradley, Nickolas 22 May '24

22 May '24

nickolasb24(a)vt.edu would like to recall the message, "May 31 Faculty Meeting (Reminder)".

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May 31 Faculty Meeting (Reminder)
by Bradley, Nickolas 22 May '24

22 May '24

Hi Everyone, Our last spring semester Sanghani Center faculty meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 31 at 12:00 - 1:30 pm. As usual, if you have any recent news or updates since our last faculty meeting, please send them to me and Brian so that I may add them to our meeting slides. Updates include awards, proposals, grants, conference presentations, events, etc. Please send all updates by Wednesday, May 29th. Those of you in Blacksburg will be meeting in D&DS 337, while those of us in the D.C. area will be connecting via Zoom. Below is the Zoom information, please note that it's the same link for all our Sanghani Faculty meetings this semester. Join Zoom Meeting https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/89321808953 Meeting ID: 893 2180 8953 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,89321808953# US +13092053325,,89321808953# US --- Dial by your location • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Thank you, Nickolas Bradley

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REMINDER: Requesting Information about Participation at the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM)
by blmicale＠vt.edu 20 May '24

20 May '24

I've invited you to fill out the following form: Requesting Information about Participation at the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM) To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexG9CH98DaN8uf1mWhzTR0B095K_uN6Cu… Google Forms: Create and analyze surveys.

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REMINDER: Requesting Information about Participation at the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM)
by blmicale＠vt.edu 20 May '24

20 May '24

I've invited you to fill out the following form: Requesting Information about Participation at the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM) To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexG9CH98DaN8uf1mWhzTR0B095K_uN6Cu… Google Forms: Create and analyze surveys.

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CAIA/Sanghani GRA Award Solicitation - Fall 2024
by Brian Mayer 13 May '24

13 May '24

CAIA and the Sanghani Center are again soliciting proposals for a joint GRA scholarship. Please see the attached document for all the details about the solicitation and award. The deadline for submission is June 7. Any awards made will begin Fall of 2024. Incoming graduate students are eligible. You can also find information about last year's recipients in the VT News article about the program <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.vt.e du%2Farticles%2F2024%2F04%2Fsanghani-center-and-caia-cultivate-transdiscipli nary-research-in.html&data=05%7C02%7Cmayer2%40vt.edu%7C228d430a911d488cb5800 8dc7390377f%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638512310462229784% 7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwi LCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=46%2BR5nZzzQxLpwfnPj%2B0cO8LXwnkhWgxs8yyqQ 8J1s8%3D&reserved=0> . Finally, if you are interested in identifying faculty in either center to connect with, we'd be happy to work with you and introduce you to the right people. Please just contact Robin White (rrwhite(a)vt.edu <mailto:rrwhite@vt.edu> ) or Brian Mayer (bmayer(a)cs.vt.edu <mailto:bmayer@cs.vt.edu> ). Thanks, Robin & Brian

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May 17th Amazon-VT Initiative Event (Cancelled)
by Bradley, Nickolas 10 May '24

10 May '24

Hi Everyone, Due to a confluence of product release dates and urgencies we have to cancel the Amazon-VT Initiative event scheduled for MAY 17th. We will plan to hold an event in the Fall bringing together award recipients and Amazon professionals. Meanwhile, review for this season's proposal submissions and fellowship nominations is underway with results to be announced late June. Great job and Thanks for your flexibility. Contact us if you need further information etc.: Nickolas Bradley nickolasb24(a)vt.edu Sincerely, Naren Ramakrishnan Director, Amazon-VT Initiative

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FW: Amazon Workshop Date
by Brian Mayer 08 May '24

08 May '24

All, This event is happening in Fairfax on May 16 (day before the Amazon event). If it is of interest it may be worth heading up a little earlier for it. VT has a pretty good presence as a part of the NVTC. The healthcare panel might be good for some. Let Megan or I know if you want to get registered. Brian From: Wallace, Megan <meganwallace(a)vt.edu> Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 11:48 AM To: Brian Mayer <bmayer(a)cs.vt.edu>; naren <naren(a)cs.vt.edu> Subject: RE: Amazon Workshop Date Thank you Brian. Please let me know if there are any faculty members from the Sanghani Center that are interested in attending the NVTC AI Summit on May 16 free of charge. I need their names and emails to get them registered. Event Details - https://www.nvtc.org/event/2024-impact-ai/ <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvtc. org%2Fevent%2F2024-impact-ai%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmayer2%40vt.edu%7C08ba098dea9 a45704ea908dc6f763603%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638507800 733380729%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTi I6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iIylOBbFX6Vzl1IwcURh2%2Fz1FsbOzh xND%2BjxiD5EzIA%3D&reserved=0> 8:00 - 8:45 AM Registration and Networking 8:45 - 9:00 AM Welcome Remarks 9:00 - 10:15 AM Fostering Responsible AI through Audit and Traceability Understanding how to implement ethical and responsible AI systems is vital for your organization's accountability and trust. This panel explores the new directives, tools, and expectations for ensuring AI is ethically and responsibly developed and deployed. The session will open with vision, perspective, and actionable guidance from the DoD Acting Lead for Responsible AI, Dr. Matthew Kuan Johnson, and the Responsible AI Institute's Executive Director, Var Shankar, before transitioning to the broader panel discussion. Panelists: Shivani Desai, Space Sector Data & AI Architect, Northrop Grumman Dr. Matthew Johnson, Acting Chief of Responsible AI, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), U.S. Department of Defense Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac, Head of Global Partnerships and Growth, Responsible AI Institute Moderator: Dr. David Prakash, Director, AI Governance, Booz Allen 10:15 - 10:30 AM Networking Break 10:30 - 11:15 AM Revolutionizing Healthcare with AI This panel brings together healthcare industry thought-leaders to discuss AI's potential to improve diagnoses, treatment, and patient outcomes. This conversation will cover the promises of AI, while also weighing ethical, privacy, and regulatory challenges. Panelists: Aneesh Chopra, President, CareJourney Sean Harrison, Chief Analytics Officer, Acentra Health Mouneer Odeh, VP Analytics, Inova Health System Moderator: Michael Uohara, VP Health, Booz Allen 11:20 - 12:05 PM Operationalizing AI: Putting AI to Work This panel of real-world AI practitioners will explain how AI is put to work. They will share examples, insights and lessons learned. They will also recommend immediate actions required for the successful deployment of AI, how to overcome obstacles typically encountered, and how to achieve more effective collaboration between industry and government. Panelists: Patrick Hall, Principal Scientists, Hallresearch.ai Martin Klein, VP Analytics and AI, ECS Federal Pragyansmita Nayak, Chief Data Officer, Hitachi Vantara Federal Jacob Rank, Sr. Director Product Management, Appian Moderator: Doug McElhaney, Partner, McKinsey 12:05 - 12:55 PM Lunch & Generative AI Art Contest <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvtc. org%2Fimpact-ai-art-contest%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmayer2%40vt.edu%7C08ba098dea9a 45704ea908dc6f763603%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C6385078007 33391178%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI 6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pxJWLgchYZjnplEpwC6D8Ud%2Bh0Ps7eh CXGhHl51bkmc%3D&reserved=0> Announcement 1:00 - 1:30 PM Keynote Speaker: Anthony Robbins, VP North America Public Sector, NVIDIA NVIDIA's pioneering advancements in graphic processing units (GPUs) and AI technologies play a pivotal role in significantly modernizing U.S. federal government operations and advancing strategic initiatives. 1:35 - 2:20 PM Frontiers of Innovation: AI, Space, and Quantum This panel explores how AI is accelerating two high growth industries of increasing importance: space and quantum. AI continues to create new business opportunities for existing companies and startups who are investing in space and quantum. Panelists will explain the importance of AI's role in these complex domains. They will highlight the opportunities, challenges, and the vast potential we expect in the future. Panelists: William Brennan, VP of Technology Strategy and Enterprise Data Solutions, Blue Origin Gabe Chang, Account Technical Leader, Quantum Ambassador, IBM Nick Kamin, Technical Director, Science, Technology and Research Directorate, U.S. Space Force Enayet Shabon, Executive Emerging Technologies and Solutions, Peraton Moderator: Rob Ruyak, Business Development, Sales & Partnerships, Aerospace & Satellite Solutions, AWS 2:25 - 3:10 PM Future Forward: Looking Ahead! To wrap up the day, industry thought-leaders will predict what emerging technologies we can anticipate over the next five years. They will examine AI's impact across many different industries and how to mitigate social challenges in adopting these technologies, such as the changing nature of human-AI collaboration. Speakers: Greg Little, Senior Counselor, Palantir Technologies Sherry Marcus, Director Applied Science, AWS Jason Payne, CTO, Microsoft Federal Oliver Sadorra, Chief Growth Officer, Dark Wolf Solutions Moderator: David Gagliano, Vice President, Booz Allen 3:10 - 4:30 PM Networking Reception Megan Wallace Associate Director, Business Development <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvt.edu%2F link%2Flink.html&data=05%7C02%7Cmayer2%40vt.edu%7C08ba098dea9a45704ea908dc6f 763603%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638507800733398678%7CUnk nown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXV CI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CqhfnNTVRrWX0KUi5CyDaGZLOOXUbDylIcQWVD9pOxQ%3D& reserved=0> LINK | Center for Advancing Partnerships @ Virginia Tech 900 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203 meganwallace(a)vt.edu <mailto:meganwallace@vt.edu> | 571-858-3253 From: Brian Mayer <bmayer(a)cs.vt.edu <mailto:bmayer@cs.vt.edu> > Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 11:32 AM To: Wallace, Megan <meganwallace(a)vt.edu <mailto:meganwallace@vt.edu> >; naren <naren(a)cs.vt.edu <mailto:naren@cs.vt.edu> > Subject: RE: Amazon Workshop Date May 17 From: Wallace, Megan <meganwallace(a)vt.edu <mailto:meganwallace@vt.edu> > Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:46 AM To: naren <naren(a)cs.vt.edu <mailto:naren@cs.vt.edu> >; Mayer, Brian <mayer2(a)vt.edu <mailto:mayer2@vt.edu> > Subject: Amazon Workshop Date Brian and Naren, I hope this note finds you both well. I am writing to see if you have been able to confirm the Amazon workshop date. Is it going to take place May 16th? Best, Megan Megan Wallace Associate Director, Business Development <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvt.edu%2F link%2Flink.html&data=05%7C02%7Cmayer2%40vt.edu%7C08ba098dea9a45704ea908dc6f 763603%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638507800733405358%7CUnk nown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXV CI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HdKSJqmEdapiAt3ymSjQzfVG3gKerqfn0TfOJycnmX4%3D& reserved=0> LINK | Center for Advancing Partnerships @ Virginia Tech 900 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203 meganwallace(a)vt.edu <mailto:meganwallace@vt.edu> | 571-858-3253

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FW: FHWA EAR NOFO Webinar Tomorrow
by Brian Mayer 07 May '24

07 May '24

Please see below from Abhijit From: Abhijit Sarkar <ASarkar(a)vtti.vt.edu> Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 2:18 PM To: Bradley, Nickolas <nickolasb24(a)vt.edu> Cc: bmayer <bmayer(a)cs.vt.edu> Subject: FHWA EAR NOFO Webinar Tomorrow Nickolas, Brian, Can you please forward this to the Sanghani faculty group. I have previously worked with this specific sponsor group. I'll be happy to chat if anyone is interested. As I mentioned during the last meeting, there are research scope in the data de-identification, data processing tasks. Note that they have a webinar tomorrow. The goal of this funding is to collect diverse pedestrian data, provide researchers access to diverse pedestrian data, and encourage novel approaches for analysis of diverse data in support of increasing the safety and mobility of all people. The EAR program addresses the need for longer-term, higher risk breakthrough research with the potential for transformational improvements to plan, build, renew, and operate safe, congestion free, and environmentally sound transportation systems. In FY 2023, the EAR program conducted scanning activities on accessible pedestrian data. The scanning activity found a limited amount of well documented, ground truth data that represent the diversity of pedestrian activity. Pedestrian data are important for ensuring the safety and mobility of all people. The deadline for applications is June 5, 2024, 11:59 PM, Eastern Time. A copy of the notice is located at <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgrants.go v%2Fsearch-results-detail%2F353650&data=05%7C02%7Cmayer2%40vt.edu%7C6ce33b76 56384a57691e08dc6ec203e6%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638507 027474012063%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJ BTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SPmJhkDQR1txP%2Fu0LE602SEX%2F E%2F28nO2cA2jpjzDxFg%3D&reserved=0> https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353650. There is a Zoom informational meeting on May 8, 2024, at 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time: <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusdot.zoo mgov.com%2Fj%2F1606484538%3Fpwd%3DNFZJbEVtSTQ1c2tiRXNFaG9YbW55dz09&data=05%7 C02%7Cmayer2%40vt.edu%7C6ce33b7656384a57691e08dc6ec203e6%7C6095688410ad40fa8 63d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638507027474023111%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjo iMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sda ta=CrK144FfZww0WesMklqDsngasPrf6iQ8YvyEKKLTx%2Fk%3D&reserved=0> https://usdot.zoomgov.com/j/1606484538?pwd=NFZJbEVtSTQ1c2tiRXNFaG9YbW55dz09. Meeting ID: 160 648 4538. Passcode: 437035. Thank you. Thanks, Abhijit Sarkar, PhD (He/His/Him) Senior Research Associate Team Leader, Computer Vision and Machine Learning Division of Data and Analytics Virginia Tech Transportation Institute E-mail: asarkar(a)vtti.vt.edu <mailto:asarkar@vtti.vt.edu> , asarkar1(a)vt.edu <mailto:asarkar1@vt.edu> Work: (540) 231-1528 Fax: (540) 231-1555

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