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Quantum Computing Workshop - IEEE UMN Student Branch

IEEE UMN Student Branch will be hosting a quantum computing workshop as a Qiskit Fall Fest Extension Event next week.

Come learn about the possibilities of quantum computing with host Onri Jay Benally. Co-hosts will be Ali from MQA (UMN Quantum Computing Club) and Mural (IEEE).

Professor Abhijit Chatterjee at ECE Fall 2023 Colloquium

Error Resilient AI Systems: Addressing Soft Errors, Security Threats and Manufacturing Variability Effects

In this talk, we study the problem of designing error-resilient neuromorphic systems where errors can stem from: (a) soft errors in computation of matrix-vector multiplications and neuron activations, (b) malicious trojan and adversarial security attacks and (c) effects of manufacturing process variations on analog crossbar arrays that can affect DNN accuracy. The core principle of error detection and correction relies on the use of embedded neuron checks using invariants derived from the statistics of nominal neuron activation patterns as well as algorithmic encoding techniques. Errors are corrected using probabilistic methods due to difficulties involved in exact error diagnosis. The effects of manufacturing process variations are handled through the use of compact tests from which DNN performance can be assessed using learning techniques. Experimental results on a variety of neuromorphic test systems: DNNs, spiking networks, transformers and reinforcement learning are presented.

Immigrant attorney session: post-OPT visa options

Join us for a live presentation on Zoom to discuss common non-immigrant visas and green card options for international students, including recent developments. Sarah Peterson, a nationally-recognized immigration attorney based in Minneapolis with over 16 years of advanced employment-based immigration experience, will discuss strategies and answer questions. This event will be held via Zoom on Thursday, October 12th at 12:00 p.m., and it will include a live Question and Answer opportunity with Sarah who will be present to address some questions from the audience. This session will be recorded and shared on the ISSS website.

Please register for the event.

Immigration attorney sessions: Immigrant and non-immigrant visa options

Join us for a presentation discussing the various types of employment-based visas (including H-1B) and paths to permanent residency (“green card”). The presentation will be done by Jesse Goldfarb, a local immigration attorney at Nilan Johnson Lewis. This event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 11th from 12:00pm-1:30pm CT, and it will include a live Question and Answer opportunity with Jesse who will be present to address your questions. This event will also be recorded and shared on the ISSS website. 

Presentations open to all UMN international students, and UMN staff and faculty, read about and register for the event.

Quantum Computing Workshop - IEEE UMN Student Branch

IEEE UMN Student Branch will be hosting a quantum computing workshop as a Qiskit Fall Fest Extension Event next week.

Come learn about the possibilities of quantum computing with host Onri Jay Benally. Co-hosts will be Ali from MQA (UMN Quantum Computing Club) and Mural (IEEE).

Electroposium 2023: Shaping the Electrified Future

Learn about electrification!

Explore the latest technological advancements in the future of electrification at the Minnesota Center for Electrification Opportunity's (CEO) "Electroposium 2023: Shaping the Electrified Future."

Hosted by CSE's Technological Leadership Institute, the Electroposium will feature hands-on training, informational sessions, breakout sessions, and networking with industry professionals and academic experts. The event is free for University of Minnesota students. 

For more information and to register, visit the Electroposium 2023 website.

Professor Kenneth Burch at ECE Fall 2023 Colloquium

Quantum materials: a new paradigm for sensing

Quantum materials provide responses and states of matter with no classical analogs. As such, they offer opportunities to create various platforms for future devices crucial to human health, energy efficiency, communications, and imaging. I will describe the physics challenges and sensing opportunities these materials offer. I will then focus on using the relativistic electrons in graphene for biosensing. Specifically, we have developed a new platform for multiplexed, rapid, easy-to-use detectors of biological analytes. I will discuss the unique aspects of graphene involved, resulting in our demonstration of the detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, decease biomarkers in saliva, opioids in wastewater, and respiratory infection at clinically relevant levels. Time permitting, I will explain our efforts to use quantum materials to create new quantum simulators.

IEEE Social

IEEE UMN Student Branch will have a social on Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 in the IEEE lounge in Keller Hall. Room 2-110. Join us to chill, eat, and relax. Ask some questions and get connected with amazing people.

Professor Mark Tehranipoor at ECE Fall 2023 Colloquium

Microelectronics security in CHIPS era

The CHIPS Act has brought much needed excitement for onshoring/reshoring the front-end and back-end fabrication test and facilities. However, much of the security concerns during the design of modern system on chips (SoCs) or system-in-package (SiPs) have little to do with onshoring. This talk will discuss challenges to securing silicon development lifecycle with CHIPS in place, offer solutions to engineers and practitioners, and present research challenges and opportunities for academics.

Established in 2009, the Eleanore Hale Wilson Fund supports engineering field leaders for travel to Minnesota to share their expertise and discoveries with University of Minnesota graduate students, faculty, and alumni. The Fund also supports the reception held in honor of each speaker. 

CSE Career Fair

A list of employers is available at Handshake. The event takes place from noon to 6:00 PM on September 19 and September 20.

Get all the information you need to prepare for the CSE Career Fair.