Helena Mitchell attended an invitation-only workshop, "Broadband 2021" held June 16th and 17th at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, VA. The workshop, organized by Penn State's Institute of Information Policy, was intended to help shape the future research agenda for broadband and help ensure all members of the U.S. society benefit from new developments in broadband. Dr. Mitchell briefly addressed current applications-related challenges in the opening session.

Christina Touzet, our former Senior Data Analyst, recently accepted a position as an emergency management specialist with Man-Machine Systems Assessment, Inc. (MSA). Man-Machine Systems Assessment, Inc. (MSA) is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (ED/WOSB) headquartered in Arlington, Virginia serving those that support the public interest. MSA is passionate about Warfighters and the preparedness of our nation; working diligently to evaluate defense systems, ensure continuity of operations and support mission critical programs.

Maureen Linden and Nathan Moon recently attended the 2016 RESNA NCART Conference, which was hosted in Arlington, Virginia, from July 10-14, 2016. This joint conference of RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and the National Coalition of Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) featured presentations on assistive technology and engineering solutions for people with disabilities. Maureen and Nathan both participated in the RESNA Board of Directors meeting on July 11, 2016.

Paul Baker presented a paper on the Regions of Innovation: Technological and Scientific Networks as Drivers for Socio-Economic Development panel, and chaired the “Impact of Public Policy on Innovation, Location, and Networks of Collaboration” Roundtable as Co-chair of RC-11 (Research Council on Science and Technology) for International Political Science Association (IPSA) 24th World Congress of Political Science in Poznan, Poland, July 23-28, 2016.

Helena Mitchell was an invited participate in a workshop that focused on results from DHS-sponsored wireless emergency alerts research. Dr. Mitchell discussed findings from two DHS funded research and development grants to CACP and how these R&D results have contributed to improving emergency alerts that are accessible to people with disabilities. Her presentation also identified research gaps and suggestions for future research and development activities to create a platform that includes ASL, phone alerting features, and accessible solutions for timely and effective alerting.

Dr. Mitchell was an invited speaker for the CTIA Accessibility Outreach Initiative Forum on Wednesday, September 7th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The topic is “5G and its Impact on the Accessibility Community.” The session discussed 5G technologies and its expected capabilities including what this means for accessibility. The promise of next-generation benefits for the consumer as we move closer to a connected future was also explored.

Developers Delight:  Wearables, Apps, IoT, oh my!

September 29, 2016

10:30am – 12:00pm

Student Center Commons, Piedmont Room

Do you have the next big idea?  …keep calm and develop. Join us for a Brunch & Learn panel and Q&A on considerations for developing in the emerging technology space.

Guest speakers include:

• Maribeth Gandy Coleman

Director

Wearable Computing Center

• Alain Louchez

Managing Director

Dr. Helena Mitchell and Young Mi Choi were honored by Georgia Tech's Office of Institute Diversity and featured in the "Faces of Inclusive Excellence" video on YouTube.

Paul M.A. Baker attended the Diversities of Innovation Workshop and Graduate Symposium in Berlin, October 17-23, 2016 at the IG Metall Bildungszentrum. He participated on a panel presentation, taught symposium sessions and Co-chaired for the International Political Science Association (IPSA) Research Committee on Science and Politics of RC-11 (Research Council on Science and Technology) planning meeting.

Salimah LaForce attended the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Conference in Savannah, Georgia, October 16-19, 2016.

For additional information please visit the IAEM Conference website.