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SUMMARY:NJ-GMIS Technology Education Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:From NJ-GMIS: \n\n\n\nJoin us for the 14th annual NJ-GMIS Technology Education Conference to be held on Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025 at the Palace at Somerset Park. We look forward to providing an enjoyable day of quality technology education\, networking\, private sector solutions and good company! \n\n\n\nWHAT: The 14th Annual NJ-GMIS Technology Education ConferenceWHEN: Wednesday\,  April 9\, 2025\, 7:30 am – 5:00 pmWHERE: The Palace at Somerset Park\, 333 Davidson Avenue\, Somerset\, NJ 08873WHO: Public Sector Technology Professionals\, Municipal Leadership\, School Boards\, Elected Officials\, Registered Corporate Partners \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker – Chris Michael – Mentalist & Magician!  \n\n\n\nChris Michael is a celebrity entertainer who alters the reality of people who transform the world. Chris has performed for three different royal families\, consulted for national TV Shows including America’s Got Talent\, and is the go-to entertainer for celebrities like L.L. Cool J. With more than 15 million views online it’s no wonder everyone why Chris performs to sold out crowds every time.  \n\n\n\nChris’s show enables audiences to realize the power of the “One Moment” that can change their lives. In his show\, Chris reveals the story of the “One Movement” that radically changed his own life\, and he guides audiences through a heartfelt magic experience full of laughter\, amazement\, and emotional moments so that they can discover their own “One Moment”.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/nj-gmis-technology-education-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Palace at Somerset Park\, 333 Davidson Avenue\, Somerset\, New Jersey\, 08873\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Digital Marketing: How Gen AI is Redefining the Future of Search
DESCRIPTION:The rapid evolution of Generative AI is transforming the digital marketing landscape\, with search at the forefront of this revolution. Join us to explore how Gen AI is reshaping search advertising\, enabling unparalleled personalization\, and unlocking new opportunities for marketers to connect with audiences. Register now to secure your spot! \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Udayan Bose\, Founder and CEO\, NetElixir
URL:https://njbda.org/event/rethinking-digital-marketing-how-gen-ai-is-redefining-the-future-of-search/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:lectures/talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T093000
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SUMMARY:Research Collaboration Forum
DESCRIPTION:AI Synergy Transforming Education\, Workforce\, and Industry-Academic Collaborations\n\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Udayan Bose\, founder and CEO\, NetElixir \n\n\n\nJoin us for this unique opportunity to connect to the Big Data & AI Research Community! \n\n\n\n\nBig Data and AI Research Collaborations\n\n\n\nCommunities and Resources for Advancing Collaborations\n\n\n\nFunding Opportunities\n\n\n\nNetwork with NJ Big Data & AI Research Community\n\n\n\nBig Data and AI Research Collaborations\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided.  \n\n\n\nVenue: Rider University\, Bart Luedeke Center\, NJM Community Room (Room 245) \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n09:30 AMRegistration & Light Refreshments10:00 AMWelcome and Opening Remarks (NJBDA and Rider University – host institution)Forough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.; Vice President\, NJBDA Research Committee; Vice President\, Research & Innovation\, NJ Edge Emre Yetgin\, Ph.D.; Associate Professor and Director of Center for Business Analytics\, Rider University10:05 AMNJBDA UpdatesThe New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA) Annual Symposium The Journal of Big Data and AIHieu Nguyen\, Professor\, Mathematics\, Rowan University 10:15 AMKeynote: “Rethinking Digital Marketing: The Unstoppable Power of Generative AI and How e-Commerce Marketers Can Seize the Future” \nUdayan Bose\, Founder and CEO\, NetElixir11:00 AMResearch Presentations 11:15-11:45 “AI in Academia: Transforming Teaching\, Research\, and Services” Morteza Mashayekhi\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor\, Rider University11:45– 12:15 “Diamond: Democratizing Large Foundation Model Training for Science”Zhao Zhang\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Electricaland Computer Engineering\, Rutgers University12:15-12:45 “Resources and Communities for Advancing Research Collaborations”Judith Sheft\, Executive Director\, CSITForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Vice President\, Research & Innovation\, Edge12:45 – 1:15 “Demystifying Grants: A Roadmap for AI Researchers”Vidya Ganapathy\, Ph.D.\, Director of Sponsored Programs and Research\, Rider University1:15 PMLunch and Informal Networking2:00 PMWorkshop Adjourns and Informal Networking\n\n\n\nShare this agenda (printable PDF) \n\n\n\nParking information:\n\n\n\nParking for attendees is available as shown on this campus map. \n\n\n\nPlease print and display this parking pass on your dashboard. \n\n\n\nFor more information: \n\n\n\nContact Forough Ghahramani at research@njedge.net. \n\n\n\nNJ Big Data ForumDownload
URL:https://njbda.org/event/research-collaboration-forum/
LOCATION:Rider University – NJM Room\, 2083 Lawrenceville Road\, Lawrenceville\, New Jersey\, 08648\, United States
CATEGORIES:forum/panel discussion
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SUMMARY:AI Tools for Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Inviting farmers\, researchers\, and agriculture stakeholders to AI Tools for Agriculture\, Farm to Roundtable Conference \n\n\n\nIn support of New Jersey’s commitment to become a national leader in AI and establish an AI Hub\, the New Jersey Big Data Alliance\, Rutgers University\, and Rowan University are proud to host the first of a series of roundtable conferences devoted to bringing New Jersey farmers\, researchers\, and agriculture stakeholders together to learn about emerging trends in AI for agriculture.  In addition to talks\, there will be opportunities to network and explore ways to collaborate on advancing the field and using AI to solve the most important agricultural challenges facing New Jersey farmers. \n\n\n\nConference Program\n\n\n\n\nKeynote speaker\n\n\n\nLightning talks\n\n\n\nBreakout session\n\n\n\nNetworking opportunities\n\n\n\n\nConference Goals\n\n\n\n\nConnect stakeholders to map pain points in NJ agriculture\n\n\n\nCreate AI-Ag network to foster long-term collaborations\n\n\n\nCreate AI-Ag working groups to spearhead new initiatives\n\n\n\nCreate AI-Ag consortium to pool resources and drive support\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Hieu Nguyen at nguyen@rowan.edu. \n\n\n\nDownload printable PDF flyer: \n\n\n\nAI Tools for Agriculture Conference Flyer March 7\, 2025.docxDownload
URL:https://njbda.org/event/ai-tools-for-agriculture/
LOCATION:Atlantic Cape Community College\, 5100 Black Horse Pike\, Mays Landing\, New Jersey\, 08330\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference,networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T090000
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SUMMARY:EdgeCon Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:Vendor/Sponsorship Opportunities at EdgeCon\n\n\n\nExhibitor Sponsorship and Branding/Conference Meal sponsorships are available. Vendors may also attend the conference without sponsoring\, but at a higher ticket price of $250. \n\n\n\nContact Adam Scarzafava\, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications\, for additional details via adam.scarzafava@njedge.net. \n\n\n\nDownload Sponsor Prospectus \n\n\n\nCall for Proposals\n\n\n\nSubmit your presentation topic for the upcoming EdgeCon Winter 2025 conference! This year’s conference will consider the growing impact of technology across the institution and throughout the student lifecycle. This year’s event will focus on ways that technologies like data analytics\, AI\, and more can come together with strategy and process to transform the way our institutions operate\, enhance the educational experience\, and bring greater long-term resiliency to the institution as a whole. \n\n\n\nSubmit proposal
URL:https://njbda.org/event/edgecon-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Princeton University\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T123000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Secure Data-Driven Research: A Workshop on Science DMZ\, Globus\, and InCommon Federation
DESCRIPTION:This informative workshop offers a comprehensive overview of Science DMZ\, Globus\, and the InCommon Federation\, focusing on how these technologies can support secure and efficient data-driven research collaborations. Participants will gain insights into how Science DMZ environments optimize network configurations for data-intensive research\, explore Globus as a powerful tool for reliable data management and automation\, and understand the role of InCommon Federation in simplifying identity management and resource sharing across institutions. This session provides foundational knowledge to help attendees enhance data accessibility\, security\, and collaborative capabilities within their research infrastructures. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this session designed to empower researchers\, research computing and information technology (IT) professionals with essential insights for creating secure\, high-performance data transfer frameworks that enhance collaborative research capabilities. \n\n\n\nThere is no fee to attend this workshop. Light refreshments will be served for attendees. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nRachana AnanthakrishnanExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago \n\n\n\nRomy BoltonDirector of Project Management\, Internet2 \n\n\n\nJean Chorazyczewski Director – InCommon Academy\, Internet2 \n\n\n\nJason ZurawskiScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\,  Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
URL:https://njbda.org/event/empowering-secure-data-driven-research-a-workshop-on-science-dmz-globus-and-incommon-federation/
LOCATION:Princeton University – Jadwin Hall Room A7\, Washington Road\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, 08540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T235900
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CREATED:20241126T190130Z
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SUMMARY:Rutgers MBS - NJBDA - NJ Pathways Spring 2025 Externship Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://njbda.org/event/rutgers-mbs-njbda-nj-pathways-spring-2025-externship-application-deadline/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T183000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Al Ascendancy and Shifts in Health Informatics Careers
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Informatics Forum on Healthcare & Artificial Intelligence \n\n\n\nThis panel\, with eminent experts from industry and academia\, will address the impact of artificial intelligence (Al) on healthcare and health informatics careers. These experts will present their views on topics of growing importance of Al in healthcare. They will also provide insights into the advanced data science\, analytics and Al education and preparation needed for health informatics jobs and careers. \n\n\n\nExpert Guest Speakers: \n\n\n\nDavid Artz\, MD\, MBAKeynote PresenterHealth Administration Fellow\, Bloustein School\, Rutgers University; Weill Cornell Medicine\, and Atlantic Health System \n\n\n\nCory Yemen\, PhD ’23Director\, Data Science & Infrastructure\, Growth Market Insights\, Labcorp \n\n\n\nSoumitra Bhuyan\, PhD\, MPHExecutive Director\, Health Administration Program and Associate Professor\, Bloustein School\, Rutgers University \n\n\n\nJim Samuel\, PhDExecutive Director\, Master of Public Informatics and Associate Professor of Practice\, Bloustein School\, Rutgers University \n\n\n\nHosted by the Public Informatics Student Group and the Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program at Rutgers University
URL:https://njbda.org/event/emerging-al-ascendancy-and-shifts-in-health-informatics-careers/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000
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SUMMARY:NJ FAST Powered by Plug and Play Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the NJ FAST (Fintech Accelerator at Stevens Institute of Technology) Plug and Play Expo to celebrate the graduation of our NJ Fast Cohort 1! This AI in Financial Services showcase will feature 14 startup presentations from NJ FAST’s first accelerator cohort\, as well as expert speakers at the intersection of financial services and artificial intelligence. Experience dynamic panels featuring our partners—Prudential\, Stevens Institute of Technology\, and the NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)—and seize the chance to connect with them afterward. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor our graduates and discover the future of innovation! \n\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM Registration \n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:15 PM NJ FAST Opening Remarks \n\n\n\n2:15 – 2:30 PM SIC featuring Kathleen Coviello from NJEDA \n\n\n\n2:20 – 3:00 PM Fireside Chat (TBD) \n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:45 PM Startup Pitches [x7] \n\n\n\n\nBalcony Technology\n\n\n\nMobysign\n\n\n\nInterGen Data\n\n\n\nMuse Tax\n\n\n\nMultimodal\n\n\n\nbckers\n\n\n\nHydronos Labs\n\n\n\n\n3:45 – 4:00 PM -BREAK- \n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:15 PM Stevens AI Center \n\n\n\n4:15 – 4:45 PM AI Panel Discussion Featuring: \n\n\n\n\nDavid Hannibal\, Chief Product Officer\, Squirro\n\n\n\nJoydip Mukherji\, VP of Enterprise Sales\, Insurtech\, Turing\n\n\n\nRepresentative from Prudential\n\n\n\n\n4:45 – 5:15 PM Startup Pitches [x7] \n\n\n\n\nLexFund\n\n\n\nDIRO\n\n\n\nSPIN Analytics\n\n\n\nAccern\n\n\n\nSynthera.ai\n\n\n\nPhysis Investment\n\n\n\nCurraPay\n\n\n\n\n5:15 – 5:30 PM Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00 PM Networking Reception
URL:https://njbda.org/event/nj-fast-powered-by-plug-and-play-expo/
LOCATION:Prudential HQ\, 751 Broad St\, Floor 7\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:demo day/expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T130000
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SUMMARY:The Impact of AI on Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lukman Ramsey\, Ph.D.Head of AI Solutions\, Public Sector and EducationGoogle \n\n\n\nThis presentation will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the educational sector. Drawing on Dr. Ramsey’s extensive experience\, he will outline the key challenges currently being addressed by AI technologies and will delve into specific applications\, particularly in AI-driven tutoring and personalized learning experiences. The discussion will highlight innovative solutions developed by Google\, demonstrating recent advancements and envisioning the future trajectory of AI in education. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this informative session and feel free to share the event information with your networks.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/the-impact-of-ai-on-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:lectures/talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T210000
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CREATED:20241031T151129Z
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SUMMARY:CCM Data Science Night: Data Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Join CCM Data Science Faculty\, Students\, and their Industry and Educational Partners to learn about the dynamic and rewarding field of data science and participate in hands-on\, short interactive workshops in data visualization\, natural language processing and more. \n\n\n\nCheck-in at Cohen Cafe \n\n\n\nParking available in Lot 7 on the CCM campus. \n\n\n\nSupported by: NSF ATE Grant Award Abstract # 2400709 The Establishment of a Data Science Institute at a Two-Year Community College
URL:https://njbda.org/event/ccm-data-science-night-data-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:County College of Morris\, 675 New Jersey 10\, Randolph\, New Jersey\, 07869
CATEGORIES:workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T133000
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CREATED:20241031T151835Z
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SUMMARY:Language model-guided anticipation and discovery of unknown metabolites
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Skinnider\, Princeton University \n\n\n\nLunch is available beginning at 12 PM \n\n\n\nSpeaker to begin promptly at 12:30 PM \n\n\n\nAbstract: Despite decades of study\, large parts of the human metabolome remain unexplored. Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics routinely detects thousands of unidentified small molecules within human tissues and biofluids\, but structure elucidation of novel metabolites remains a low-throughput endeavour. Here\, we present an approach that leverages chemical language models to discover previously uncharacterized metabolites. We introduce DeepMet\, a language model that learns the latent biosynthetic logic embedded within the chemical structures of known metabolites and exploits this understanding to anticipate the existence of as-of-yet undiscovered metabolites. Prospective synthesis of metabolites predicted to exist by DeepMet directs their targeted discovery. Integrating DeepMet with tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) data enables automated metabolite discovery within complex tissues. We demonstrate the potential for language models to accelerate the mapping of the metabolome by harnessinging DeepMet to discover several dozen mammalian metabolites. 
URL:https://njbda.org/event/language-model-guided-anticipation-and-discovery-of-unknown-metabolites/
LOCATION:Bendheim House\, Princeton University\, 26 Prospect Avenue\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:lectures/talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T120000
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SUMMARY:Belief transport: The mathematical theory of learning agents
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:  Learning agents\, which include humans and (ideally) AI agents\, take action in the world and learn from the outcomes. I will present our recent efforts toward an integrated theory of learning agents that span learning\, planning\, and social reasoning. The talk will focus on cooperative communication as an extended case study\, and suggest directions\, implications\, and limitations of the proposed approach.  \n\n\n\nBio: Dr. Patrick Shafto is Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Rutgers University – Newark and Program Manager at DARPA’s I2O office. He spent the previous two years as Member of the School of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study. Research in his lab focuses on mathematical foundations of learning in humans and machines. He has received honors and awards including an NSF CAREER award\, chair in Data Science\, and outstanding reviewer awards at NeurIPS and ICML. His research has been supported by NSF (EHR\, CISE\, SBE)\, DARPA\, DoD\, NIH\, and the intelligence community and is a fellow of the Cognitive Science Society.  \n\n\n\nLight breakfast will be served.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/belief-transport-the-mathematical-theory-of-learning-agents/
LOCATION:Princeton University Press\, 41 William St\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:lectures/talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T173000
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Precision Health: Integrating Genomics\, Climate\, and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:This conference\, sponsored by Princeton Precision Health\, NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory\, and the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) will bring together an interdisciplinary community from academia\, government\, and industry to explore research questions at the intersection of human health\, climate\, and environment. The event aims to spark discussions and inspire new research directions on future health impacts\, with a focus on predicting outcomes and developing equitable risk mitigation strategies. \n\n\n\nRegistration is free but required.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/data-driven-precision-health-integrating-genomics-climate-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:Maeder Hall\, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment\, 92 Olden St\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
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SUMMARY:Art by Humans and Machines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Campus Point Connection\, where Larry O’Gorman of Nokia Bell Labs will consider how art and technology fuse to create interactive experiences. \n\n\n\nO’Gorman will trace the evolution of tech-enhanced artworks by examining the histories of video\, audio\, biometrics and machine learning. Expect to hear about Bell Labs’ earliest collaborations with visionaries like Robert Rauschenberg and Merce Cunningham to today’s cutting-edge creations. \n\n\n\nGateway South: Room 216 \n\n\n\nABSTRACT \n\n\n\nIn the last decade\, the art and theater worlds have increasingly endeavored to create immersive experiences for their audiences. In many cases\, this entails the use of cameras and other sensors\, combined with recognition techniques so audience input can modify the artwork. Recent machine learning advancements have also increased artists’ enthusiasm for creating technology-enhanced artworks. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Larry O’Gorman of Nokia Bell Labs will discuss interactive methodologies using patterns from video\, audio\, biometrics\, and machine learning. O’Gorman will also show a sampling of the interactive artworks starting with the Experiments in Art and Technology that involved New York artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and Merce Cunningham working with Bell Labs engineers in the 1960s\, and up to present day.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/art-by-humans-and-machines/
LOCATION:Gateway South\, Stevens Institute of Technology\, 607 River Terrace\, Hoboken\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:lectures/talks
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CREATED:20241031T145535Z
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SUMMARY:Princeton Symposium on Safe Deployment of Foundation Models in Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Foundation models such as large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs) have showcased remarkable capabilities in areas like commonsense reasoning\, planning\, and physical understanding. These advancements have paved the way for applying such models in robotics\, enabling them to perceive their environment\, generate and evaluate potential plans\, and even command low-level actions. However\, the integration of foundation models in robotics also raises significant challenges\, particularly around ensuring the safety and alignment of robotic systems given the black-box nature of these models. This symposium brings together leading experts from both academia and industry to explore the opportunities and challenges of safely incorporating foundation models into robotic systems.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/princeton-symposium-on-safe-deployment-of-foundation-models-in-robotics/
LOCATION:Maeder Hall\, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment\, 92 Olden St\, Princeton\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T213000
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CREATED:20241008T151715Z
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SUMMARY:Uncover a Hidden Gem at Anaqua Garden Bar!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an exclusive evening following the EDUCAUSE Expo Hours! Join SHI\, Apple\, & Commvault at the captivating Anaqua Garden Bar in San Antonio\, TX. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable opportunity to network with the team over unique appetizers\, botanical cocktails\, and tranquil garden views. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://njbda.org/event/uncover-a-hidden-gem-at-anaqua-garden-bar/
LOCATION:Anaqua Garden Bar\, 555 S Alamo St\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T084500
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20241004T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T205824Z
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SUMMARY:Defending HiEd: Proactive Strategies Against Ransomware Threats
DESCRIPTION:In an era where cyber threats loom larger than ever\, higher education institutions find themselves frequent targets of sophisticated ransomware attacks. The question is no longer “if” but “when” an attack will occur. How prepared is your institution to respond and recover? Join us for an enlightening session led by one of Commvault’s top security experts designed specifically for IT and security professionals in the higher education sector. This session will dive deep into the anatomy of modern ransomware attacks\, providing you with a clear understanding of how these threats operate and evolve. During this session\, we will guide you through real-time scenarios demonstrating the early signs of a ransomware attack and the critical steps needed to mitigate damage. Gain insights from a higher education institution to learn how they tackle these challenges. Learn about the latest strategies and technologies that can help detect these threats at an early stage and explore effective measures to prevent a full-scale security meltdown. By the end of this session\, you will gain invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance your institution’s cybersecurity posture. Equip yourself with the knowledge to not only respond to ransomware threats but to proactively manage and prevent them\, ensuring the safety and integrity of your educational environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to cybersecurity and safeguard your institution’s future. \n\n\n\n(This is a session at the Educause Annual Conference\, October 21-23\, San Antonio\, TX.) \n\n\n\nPresenters: Michael Carroll\, VP SLED Sales\, Commvault; Dean Dang\, Director\, Enterprise Applications and Services\, University of Illinois Chicago
URL:https://njbda.org/event/defending-hied-proactive-strategies-against-ransomware-threats/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:forum/panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20241008T152327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T152331Z
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SUMMARY:An AI Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:AI Lecture Series sponsored by Databank \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Angelique Marie Taylor\, Cornell University; Kevin Coulter\, Dell Technologies; Guiling Wang\, NJIT; moderated by David Bader\, NJIT \n\n\n\nThe NJIT and Data Science community is invited to join the Institute for Data Science in an AI Panel discussion with key industry professionals and NJIT research faculty with topics on AI. The event will be held in person with a virtual option. Please note space is limited please only choose an in-person ticket if you plan to attend physically thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/an-ai-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Eberhardt Hall\, Room 112\, 323 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:forum/panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20241008T153327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T153331Z
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SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Participating in the NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub programs can provide key benefits to your institution: \n\n\n\nInstitutional Prestige: Participation in I-Corps can boost your institution’s national reputation as a leader in innovation\, further enhancing academic excellence and regional economic development. \n\n\n\nComprehensive Entrepreneurial Training: I-Corps Programs such as Propelus (4-week program)\, Novus (half-day)\, and the Fellowship (matching innovation-minded students from diverse backgrounds to accepted I-Corps Teams) offer tailored training to guide innovators from research to market. These programs provide hands-on experience and support from regional I-Corps activities to National I-Corps initiatives\, unlocking greater funding and resources. \n\n\n\nFunding Opportunities: Your faculty and students will become eligible for NSF funding and broader innovation resources in the innovation ecosystem to further support the commercialization of their research and entrepreneurial efforts. \n\n\n\nProfessional Skills & Career Development: Our programs enhance the employability and career prospects of students and faculty by equipping them with practical skills in translating research into marketable products and services. I-Corps training also provides opportunities for participants to improve professional skills.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/nsf-i-corps-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20241008T160037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T172240Z
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SUMMARY:EdgeCon 2024
DESCRIPTION:EdgeCon Autumn 2024 Keynote Panel \n\n\n\nBlueprints for Success: Uniting Strategy and Innovation in Higher Education\n\n\n\nThis keynote panel discussion delves into how higher education institutions\, from research-intensive universities to community colleges\, can achieve sustained success by uniting strategy and innovation through enterprise architecture. Regardless of your institution’s unique challenges—whether it’s optimizing operational efficiency\, enhancing student success\, or aligning resources with strategic priorities—collaboration across the entire institution is key. Our panel of experts will demonstrate how a well-integrated approach to technology and strategic planning can align every facet of your institution\, from leadership to front-line staff\, driving progress toward your institutional mission. Discover how to leverage enterprise architecture to foster a culture of collaboration\, streamline operations\, and propel your institution toward enduring excellence in a dynamic educational landscape. \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nEd Wozencroft\, Vice President for Digital Strategy\, Chief Digital Officer\, and CIO\, New Jersey Institute of Technology\n\n\n\n\nPanelists \n\n\n\n\nMark Sedlock\, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer\, Rowan University\n\n\n\nHenry Pruitt\, Enterprise Architect\, NYU\n\n\n\nChristopher Markham\, Executive Vice President\, Edge
URL:https://njbda.org/event/edgecon-2024/
LOCATION:Kean University\, 1000 Morris Avenue\, Union\, New Jersey\, 07083\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20241008T152810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T152814Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register to attend the 2024 Business Summit! This premier event brings together visionary business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, advisors\, and government officials under one roof. This year’s theme\, “Innovate to Elevate: Shaping Tomorrow’s Business Landscape\,” promises to deliver insights to drive your business forward. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Nayan Dalal\, TLI Home; John DelliSanti\, Sampled; Tasha Youngblood Brown\, Ernst & Young \n\n\n\nWhy attend? \n\n\n\n\nNetwork with peers\n\n\n\nBuild valuable relationships\n\n\n\nHear from the “front lines”\n\n\n\nUnderstand and capitalize on market trends\n\n\n\nDiscuss best practices
URL:https://njbda.org/event/2024-business-summit/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:meeting,networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20240614T112510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T200319Z
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SUMMARY:Winning Strategies: Mastering Hackathons and Data Science Competitions
DESCRIPTION:Jumpstart your hackathon success with our intensive half-day workshop! Designed for aspiring innovators\, this session equips you with essential strategies and skills to excel in hackathons. Sponsored by the New Jersey Big Data Alliance. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\n\n\n\nHackathon Basics: Learn what it takes to compete and succeed.\n\n\n\nTeamwork & Planning: Discover how to select a winning idea and execute it efficiently.\n\n\n\nTech & Design Insights: Get quick tutorials on popular hackathon tools and design principles.\n\n\n\nPitch Perfect: Enhance your presentation skills to impress judges.\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nExpert-led interactive lectures and hands-on challenges.\n\n\n\nInsightful panel discussions with past winners.\n\n\n\nA toolkit of resources for continued learning and preparation.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: Undergraduate students of all disciplines looking to boost their hackathon performance and network with like-minded peers. \n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot: Transform Your Innovative Ideas into Winning Projects! \n\n\n\nCheck out the agenda:  \n\n\n\nAgenda for Hackathon Success Workshop (3)Download
URL:https://njbda.org/event/winning-strategies-mastering-hackathons-and-data-science-competitions/
LOCATION:Rowan University – Business Hall\, 201 Mullica Hill Rd\, Glassboro\, New Jersey\, 08028\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20240619T142446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T143756Z
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SUMMARY:Controlling the Chaos: Best Practices for Managing & Protecting Research Data
DESCRIPTION:Research data in Higher Ed institutions is unique and valuable and must be managed and shared appropriately.  NIH requires researchers to outline how they will manage and share their data. Research data can be highly sensitive\, and developing appropriate data protection plans is crucial to a successful program. This session will teach you how to implement good data management practices\, including how to prioritize and safe keep the most important data sets.  You will also learn how to shift from manual processes to automatically identify the classification\, age\, and usefulness of your data\, and how to recover faster from any type of breach. \n\n\n\nNJBDA-Commvault-Event-2Download
URL:https://njbda.org/event/controlling-the-chaos-best-practices-for-managing-protecting-research-data/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20240606T182121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T182308Z
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SUMMARY:AI Teaching & Learning Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Edge and Seton Hall University for the inaugural “AI Teaching & Learning Symposium”. The symposium will consider the impact of AI on teaching\, learning\, and the student experience. Located in the quaint town of South Orange\, New Jersey\, the 58-acre main campus is only 14 miles from Manhattan.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/ai-teaching-learning-symposium/
LOCATION:Seton Hall University
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20240129T180857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T174254Z
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SUMMARY:2024 NJBDA Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence Impacts on Society & Higher Education\n\n\n\n\n\nThe New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA) is an alliance of leading higher education institutions\, government organizations and industry members that catalyzes research and collaboration in advanced computing and data analytics\, education\, technology and artificial intelligence (AI). NJBDA’s annual symposium is New Jersey’s premier conference for big data\, advanced computing and AI\, consistently attracting hundreds of attendees from industry\, government\, and academia. \n\n\n\nThe 2024 NJBDA Symposium will be hosted by Rutgers Bloustein School and other collaborators at Rutgers University\, on Friday\, the 17th of May 2024 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe theme for the 2024 NJBDA symposium is ‘AI Impacts on Society & Higher Education’. The symposium will be a collaborative forum for information sharing\, networking\, research and discovery of opportunities and challenges for AI in society and higher education i.e. how will AI transform higher ed teaching and learning\, how can university leaders effectively leverage and manage AI\, AI misuse\, the expanding digital divide\, data bias and ethical implications. \n\n\n\nThe NJBDA is accepting research presentation abstracts until March 22\, 2024. Learn more and submit an abstract. \n\n\n\nSymposium agenda will be posted shortly at the 2024 Symposium page. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://njbda.org/event/2024-njbda-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Douglass Student Center\, Rutgers University\, 100 George St\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20240325T134338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T134341Z
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SUMMARY:Generative AI Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION:NJBDA / Startupgrind Reverse Pitch Event \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for an AI event at 4PM on Wednesday\, March 27th in Jersey City to learn how generative AI chatbots can help your mission-based organization do more. \n\n\n\nStartup Grind Princeton is matching pro bono tech teams with non-profits and other mission-based organizations to help them improve their service delivery. This is a great way to see how to use AI for good. \n\n\n\nImagine a world where nonprofits harness cutting-edge technology to accelerate their impact. Ignite Change is a program tailored for nonprofits\, empowering them to develop innovative solutions using generative AI.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/generative-ai-reverse-pitch-2/
LOCATION:NJIT Institute for Data Science\, 101 Hudson Street\, Suite 3610\, Jersey City\, NJ\, 07302\, United States
CATEGORIES:pitch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20240315T155707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T174122Z
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SUMMARY:AI - Use\, Abuse & an Exciting Future!
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Bloustein School MPI program will be hosting an interesting webinar on AI – Use\, Abuse & an Exciting Future!  \n\n\n\nJoin us for an interactive presentation on Wednesday 6 PM\, 3/20/2024 by Bloustein AI course participants Alexandra Behette\, Médora Benson\, Md. Nurul Hoque\, Prajwal Nagendra\, Sahar Sherwani\, Seongeun Cho\, Beauty Okunbor\, and Anish Gupta with faculty expert\, Professor Jim Samuel. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to Pawel M.\, AI Social Impact Lab for leading this initiative! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the event.  \n\n\n\nMPI Program info: https://informatics.rutgers.edu/
URL:https://njbda.org/event/ai-use-abuse-an-exciting-future/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:forum/panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
CREATED:20240209T141857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142021Z
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SUMMARY:Amy Zhang – Sociotechnical Designs for Democratic and Pluralistic Governance of Social Media and AI
DESCRIPTION:In-person attendance is open to Princeton University faculty\, staff\, students and alumni. This talk is open to the public via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nDecisions about policies when using widely-deployed technologies\, including social media and more recently\, generative AI\, are often made in a centralized and top-down fashion. Yet these systems are used by millions of people\, with a diverse set of preferences and norms. Who gets to decide what are the rules\, and what should the procedures be for deciding them—and must we all abide by the same ones? This talk draws on theories and lessons from offline governance to reimagine how sociotechnical systems could be designed to provide greater agency and voice to everyday users and communities. This includes the design and development of: 1) personal moderation and curation controls that are usable and understandable to laypeople\, 2) tools for authoring and carrying out governance to suit a community’s needs and values\, and 3) decision-making workflows for large-scale democratic alignment that are legitimate and consistent. \n\n\n\nBio:\n\n\n\nAmy X. Zhang is an assistant professor at University of Washington’s Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering\, where she leads the Social Futures Lab\, dedicated to reimagining social and collaborative systems to empower people and improve society. Her work has received awards at ACM CHI and ACM CSCW\, and she has been a Google Research Scholar\, a Belfer Fellow at the ADL\, a Berkman Klein Fellow\, a Google PhD Fellow\, and an NSF CAREER recipient and Graduate Research Fellow. \n\n\n\nHer work has been profiled in BBC’s Click television program\, CBC radio\, and featured in articles by ABC News\, The Verge\, New Scientist\, and Poynter. Besides her work at UW\, she is also a research consultant at AI2 on the Semantic Scholar team\, and prior to UW\, she was a Stanford postdoctoral researcher after completing a Ph.D. at MIT CSAIL\, where she received the George Sprowls Best Thesis Award at MIT in computer science. She received an MPhil in Computer Science at the University of Cambridge on a Gates Fellowship and a BS in Computer Science at Rutgers University\, where she was captain of the Division I Women’s tennis team. \n\n\n\nThis talk will be recorded and posted to the CITP website\, YouTube channel and to Media Central. \n\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for a disability please contact Jean Butcher at butcher@princeton.edu at least one week before the event.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/amy-zhang-sociotechnical-designs-for-democratic-and-pluralistic-governance-of-social-media-and-ai/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:lectures/talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T192052
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SUMMARY:Meeting the Moment: BIPOC Tech Leader Voices
DESCRIPTION:“Meeting the Moment” is dedicated to uncovering how diverse perspectives drive social change in technology through storytelling. We will feature speakers who are pioneers in their fields\, ready to share their insights\, stimulate discussion\, and offer impactful takeaways. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\nJerrel Peterson\, Director\, at Spotify\n\n\n\nSamuel Bradley\, Ph.D.\, M.S.W.\, Professor\, Macro Social Work\, Equity\, Justice\, and Inclusion\n\n\n\nMagdala Chery\, D.O.\, M.B.S.\, M.P.H.\, Physician and Health Equity Advocate\n\n\n\nNnemoma Chuwumerije\, M.S.W.\, Community Enablement Manager\, Lotic Ai\n\n\n\n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\nTechTalks: Enlightening talks by our speakers\, detailing their tech journey and insights. \n\n\n\nTechTable: A conversation on reimagining tech innovation at the crossroads of social work. \n\n\n\nPanel Discussion & Q&A: An interactive session with our speakers\, offering direct engagement and insights. \n\n\n\nNetworking Mix and Mingle Following the panel discussion\, we invite you to join us for a networking mix and mingle session. This will be an excellent opportunity to connect with the speakers\, fellow attendees\, and professionals over wine and cheese. It’s a perfect setting to build connections\, share ideas\, and foster collaborations in a relaxed and friendly environment. \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by the Master of Social Work and Master of Public Administration programs and sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful conversation on technology and social impact\, and to network with like-minded individuals passionate about making a difference. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there for an evening of insightful discussions and enriching connections.
URL:https://njbda.org/event/meeting-the-moment-bipoc-tech-leader-voices/
LOCATION:Seton Hall University\, Bethany Hall\, Room A\, South Orange\, New Jersey\, ]07079\, United States
CATEGORIES:forum/panel discussion
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