The IEEE has launched a virtual workshop that will take place October 26-27th on signal processing. PROGRESS (PROmotinG DiveRsity in Signal ProcESSing aims to support women and under-represented minorities in the field of signal processing.
The objective is to promote diversity in the field and the project will motivate and prepare those attending to pursue academic positions. The workshop will give information, tools and networking opportunities.
Highlights include:
– Inspirational talk by Prof Mary Cummings (researcher in human-robot interaction and one of the first US navy female fighter pilot)
– Professional training to support career success
– Panel of high profile academics discussing hiring processes
Find out more here:
http://2020.ieeeicip.org/progress/