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  • Hacktoberfest Hack Day Raleigh x The AI Collective & IEEE GRSS & IEEE RAS

    Room: 3001, Bldg: Koch Hall (formerly EB2), North Carolina State University, 890 Oval Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27606

    ​Hack for Humanity: Raleigh ​Hack for Humanity Hackathon - Organized by The AI Collective Research Triangle, IEEE GRSS, and IEEE RAS, with MLH support. ​Potential Problem Statements ​Flood Detection and Disaster Damage Assessment, Pothole and Road Damage Detection, Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety, Urban Heat and Green Space Mapping, Waste Detection and Recycling, River Pollution and Water Quality Monitoring, Drinking Water Safety and Contamination Detection, River Flooding and Erosion Mapping, Stormwater Runoff and Watershed Monitoring, Plastic Waste and Litter Detection in Rivers, Algal Bloom Detection and Monitoring, Water Leak Detection, Urban Growth and Land Use Change Detection, Infrastructure Inspection Using Robotics or Drones, Smoke and Fire Detection, Plant Health and Wildlife Monitoring, Parking Availability Detection, Building Energy Optimization, Storm Drain Blockage Detection, Emergency Response and Evacuation Planning, Accessible Routes and Pedestrian Navigation, Hospital Resource Optimization, Healthcare Access and Hospital Navigation, Elderly Care and Fall Detection, Medication Reminder Systems, Assistive Technology for Independent Living, Social Isolation and Loneliness Prevention, Food Insecurity and Community Resource Mapping, Remote Patient Monitoring, School Zone Safety, and Bicycle Lane Safety. ​These are just a few examples. Participants are encouraged to identify other real problems in our localcommunity and build practical solutions using AI, software, data science, remote sensing, robotics, or anyother suitable technology. Event Details ​Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM​The focus here is exactly what the name says. Every problem statement and every project should solve something local to your community, with the purpose of benefiting humanity. ​All types of builders are welcome at this event. Whether you're a developer, student, researcher, designer, AI enthusiast, robotics engineer, or community problem-solver, we encourage you to join us. ​The winners of this event may be asked to showcase their projects in The AI Collective's global newsletter, reaching 300k+ subscribers! 🍕 Food and snacks will be provided ​RSVP below, and we'll see you there! --------------------------------------------------------------- ​Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon! ​ Co-sponsored by: AI Collective and MLH Agenda: Start time 10:00 AM (EST) End time 3:00 PM (EST) ​The Schedule - ​30 mins · Networking - ​15 mins · Problem briefing - ​3 hours · Hack - ​45 mins · Demos and judging Room: 3001, Bldg: Koch Hall (formerly EB2), North Carolina State University, 890 Oval Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27606

  • How to Succeed in Mentoring Activities

    Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/589187

    Live Virtual Presentation by LMC Mentoring Committee Chair Gustavo Giannattasio of IEEE Uruguay This event is a “GrowForward Theme event for IEEE USA Day” for Region 3 Abstract of Presentation Call for Mentors: How to Succeed in Mentoring Activities Experienced professionals have a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of engineers and technology leaders. This IEEE Life Members webinar invites members to become mentors and discover how mentoring creates lasting value for both mentors and mentees. Participants will learn the key characteristics of successful mentors, practical communication and active listening techniques, strategies for setting mentoring goals, and methods for building trust and long-term professional relationships. The session will also explore essential soft skills, including leadership, empathy, coaching, feedback, networking, and cross-generational collaboration. Real IEEE mentoring experiences and best practices will be presented, together with guidance on joining IEEE mentoring initiatives and supporting students and young professionals. Whether you are new to mentoring or an experienced volunteer, this webinar will provide the tools and inspiration to make a meaningful impact on the engineering community while strengthening your own leadership and professional legacy. Ing Gustavo Giannattasio MBA, PMP, HKN, LSM IEEE SSIT Distinguished Lecturer IEEE TEMS Board, Education VP IEEE Smart Cities Board, Education Vice-Chair, SC Awards Contest Chair IEEE LMAG R9 Chair , LMC Mentoring Committee Chair AI Coalition, Metaverse, TCOES, PAR 7999, PAR 7100 , PAR 2784, Committees Biography Gustavo Giannattasio Gustavo Giannattasio, MBA, PMP, is a Life Senior Member of IEEE, Chair of Mentoring committee at IEEE Life Members, an internationally recognized technology management referent and Smart Cities expert from . He has more than three decades of experience leading telecommunications, information technology, and digital transformation initiatives across industry, academia, and international organizations. He currently serves as IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) Vice President for Education, promoting global professional development programs, webinars, online courses, and student competitions. He is an active contributor to the IEEE Smart Cities Initiative, where he has led education, standards, and international outreach activities. Gustavo has served as IEEE Region 9 Director (Latin America and the Caribbean) and has held numerous leadership positions within IEEE Communications Society, Computer Society, SSIT and TEMS He has also participated as an invited expert in ITU Smart Sustainable Cities initiatives and has contributed to IEEE standards related to IoT and Smart Cities. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), he combines engineering expertise with business leadership through his MBA background. Throughout his career he has been a university professor, keynote speaker, mentor, and consultant in emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, IoT, 5G, Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, and technology management. He is passionate about empowering engineers, students, and technology leaders through education, innovation, and international collaboration. His work focuses on bridging technology, engineering, empowering young professionals’ future leaders careers to create sustainable, people-centered digital solutions for society Co-sponsored by: Mr. Jacob Kulangara, IEEE Region 3 Life Member Committee Coordinator Speaker(s): Gustavo, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/589187

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