Due to the rising popularity of deep neural networks, Dr. Nathan Sprague (JMU CISE) joined us on November 29th to discuss what they are, how they work, and why they can't be used for everything. For those unable to attend the luncheon, or for attendees who would like to reference back to the presentation, Dr. Sprague is kindly sharing it with us:
https://svtc-va.org/luncheon-presentations/.
While you're there, check out all of the other interesting presentations!
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December 7, 2018 |
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | JMU Lakeview Hall
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December 17, 2018 (r
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Jefferson Lab - CEBAF CENTER, Newport News
Jefferson Lab's technology stewardship event offers a unique opportunity to hear the many ways that accelerators, originally developed for research, can now be used to address national and international priorities, including:
- Environmental cleanup
- Medicine and health
- Isotope production
- Advanced materials for industrial applications
- Alternative energy
- National security
Dr. Robert Hamm, keynote speaker, is the editor of Industrial Accelerators and Their Applications, and he will be giving his perspective on Worldwide Utilization of Industrial Accelerators.
The interactive panel discussion format will allow participants listen and engage with top experts from industry, universities, and from the entrepreneurial and venture capital communities, highlighting the applications of advanced accelerators beyond that of scientific research and how industry and national labs can work together to move these applications to market. A tour of Jefferson Lab's research, testing and production facilities in the SRF Institute will be offered to registered attendees.
Register for this event by December 12, 2018 at jlab.org
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eCYBERMISSION is a web-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) competition for students in grades six through nine that promotes self-discovery and enables all students to recognize the real-life applications of STEM. Teams of three or four students are instructed to ask questions (for science) or define problems (for engineering), and then construct explanations (for science) or design solutions (for engineering) based on identified problems in their community. Students compete for State, Regional, and National Awards.
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Are you being asked to shape how your organization protects its customer data or email systems? Are your customers relying on you to protect their payment information? Do you need a place to start learning about fundamental cybersecurity concepts?
This two-week crash course is designed for leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs who have a limited technical background related to cybersecurity, data security, and information technology. The JMU Cybersecurity Basics for Managers noncredit certificate program is discussion-oriented and formatted for the working professional.
Participants will gain knowledge that can inform their strategies to mitigate cybersecurity risks, secure data and information, build secure infrastructure, and hire qualified personnel and vendors.
Course Format
Monday, Jan. 7th: In-Person 9:00 am - 4:30 pm in downtown Harrisonburg
Thursday, Jan. 10th: Online 9:00 - 11:00 am
Monday, Jan. 14th: In-Person 9:00 am - 4:30 pm in downtown Roanoke
Thursday, Jan. 17th: Online 9:00 am - 11:00 am
About the Instructor:
David Cafaro, CISSP/CCSP has been working in Information Technology for over two decades with a heavy focus on information security. Currently he is an Information Security Officer at Capital One where he leads a team providing security and risk management expertise on application, cloud, and on-prem technologies. Though currently working in the financial sector, his career has brought him through a variety of industries including environmental lab testing, government, telecommunications, and cancer research. David holds a Masters in Computer Science from Georgetown University where he focused on security and privacy in the information age. In addition to his careers focus on cyber security, David has also been active in sharing his knowledge through open source and community projects including working with the BSidesDC Security Conference to help organize the KidsCon section for the last 4 years.
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for
Grades 1st - 8th (1/12 - 2/16)
January 12 - February 16, 2019
Saturdays, 9 am - 12 pm | JMU
Memorial Hall
$140 per Student
College for Kids is an enrichment program for children in grades 1-8. Children will work with James Madison University faculty and graduate students, as well as experts from the community and surrounding area, to try new things, explore and discover talents they never knew they had! College for Kids is being held on 6 Saturdays from 9-12pm on campus in Memorial Hall. Students will participate in one course selection for the duration of the 6 consecutive weeks. Technology-related courses are available, as well as many other courses. You can check them out on the event page.
Technology-related courses include:
- Lego Engineering (1st - 5th grades) (In partnership with Explore More Childrens Museum)
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Out of this world- Science, Technology and Engineering (2nd - 4th grades)
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Scratch Programming (4th - 6th grades)
- Python Programming (6th - 8th grades)
- Tinker with Arduino (6th - 8th grades)
- App Inventor (6th - 8th grades)
- KidWind Challenge Team Prep (5th - 8th grades)
- Engineering a Brighter Future (5th-8th grades)
For more information, please contact Melissa Heatwole at
heatwoml@jmu.edu or call 540-568-4226.
Register for January 12 - February 16, 2019 College for Kids program
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January 26 - February 23, 2019
Saturdays, 9 am - 12 pm | JMU
Physics/Chem Building
$50 per Student
Come and explore the amazing properties of waves as scientists use them in music, nanotechnology, astronomy, and nuclear physics. JMU Physics and Astronomy presents an educational event series designed especially for high school students and teachers but one parents will enjoy, too: Saturday Morning Physics. For the eighth year running, the Physics and Astronomy Department in collaboration with the Office of Outreach and Engagement at James Madison University cordially invite high-school students and science teachers to take part in an engaging enrichment program developed in a sequence of 5 easy-to-follow scientific exploration events.
Juniors and Seniors have the option of receiving 1 Physics College Credit from JMU. This is an additional fee of $123.00. 4/5 of the program sessions must be attended to receive credit.
For more information, please contact Melissa Heatwole at
heatwoml@jmu.edu or call 540-568-4226.
Register for January 26 - February 23, 2019 Saturday Morning Physics
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Welcome New SVTC Member!
Scott Robohn
Scott Robohn is an experienced technology leader with expertise in Cloud, IP networking, Mobile Networking, and related technologies. He has over 25 years experience building and leading teams in technical sales, customer service, and product development.
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Shenandoah Valley Open Tech Jobs
- Budget Referee, Harrisonburg (Full Stack Developer with front end web development focus)
- IT Decisions, Harrisonburg (Level 2 Technician / Systems Engineer)
- Immerge, Harrisonburg (Web Developer)
- Harrisonburg IT Department (Technology Support Specialist)
- Chiedo, Harrisonburg (Web Development Intern) -- No experience required!
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Jenzabar, Harrisonburg (Software Engineer, Senior Software Developer, UX Designer, etc)
GOT ADDITIONAL JOBS THAT SHOULD BE PUBLICIZED
? SEND US A NOTE AND WE'LL PUBLICIZE THEM.
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Participate in the local tech conversation: Rocktown Tech (Slack)
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