IEEE Madison’s November 7th 3 pm tour is at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery’s Saha Lab where they use CRISPR technology for addressing inherited retinal disorders. We’ll tour the lab, see a CRISPR machine and see how the output is used. Welcome to the CRISPR Vision Program at the University of Wisconsin- Madison! UW – Madison is a part of the Somatic Cell Genome Editing (SCGE) Consortium funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We're innovating non-viral gene editing therapies for inherited retinal disorders. Our work aims to bring the groundbreaking potential of CRISPR technology to those affected by these diseases. The labs focus lies in overcoming the limitations of existing viral delivery systems and introducing novel, non-viral treatments for inherited eye diseases, particularly those affecting the retinal pigment epithelium. As a part of the SCGE Consortium, the lab is working in a community dedicated to developing safe and effective gene editing methods to treat genetic diseases in somatic cells. Related links for your review (https://crisprvision.wid.wisc.edu/) https://sahalab.bme.wisc.edu/#home https://www.waisman.wisc.edu/staff/saha-krishanu/ Speaker(s): Kris Saha Room: Room 4164, Bldg: Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID), We will meet on the first floor of WID near the double elevators. , 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53715

IEEE Online Forum on Climate Change Technologies This online forum will highlight recent developments in IEEE technologies and solutions that promote climate stability. It will provide interesting and relevant keynote talks on technology. Roadmaps, panels, and subject-matter experts will provide vital information about climate change. IEEE is the global voice for engineering, computing, and technology information and resources. The IEEE Future Directions Committee has organized this event to provide insights into the technologies being developed at IEEE. Participants will learn about IEEE’s use of technology to achieve goals related to addressing the challenges posed by adaptation to and mitigation of climate change, as well as achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443864

Neuromorphic computing or brain-inspired computing is considered as a potential solution to overcome the energy inefficiency of the von Neumann architecture for artificial intelligence applications. In order to realize spin-based neuromorphic computing practically, it is essential to design and fabricate electronic analogues of neurons and synapses. An electronic analogue of a synaptic device should provide multiple resistance states. A neuron device should receive multiple inputs and should provide a pulse output when the summation of the multiple inputs exceeds a threshold. We have been carrying out investigations on the design and development of various synaptic and neuron devices in our laboratory. Domain wall (DW) devices based on magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs), where the DW can be moved by spin-orbit torque, are suitable candidates for the fabrication of synaptic and neuron devices. Spin-orbit torque helps in achieving DW motion at low energies whereas the use of MTJs helps in translating DW position information into resistance levels (or voltage pulses). This talk will summarize various designs of synthetic neurons synaptic elements and materials. The first half of the talk will be at an introductory level, aimed at first-year graduate students. The second half will provide details of the latest research. Speaker(s): S. N. (Prem) Piramanayagam  Room: Training room A, 7801 Computer Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota, United States, 55435, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450328

[] Agenda: 5:30 pm Tour of Calumet Electronics After the tour- 7:00 pm Dinner at The Ambassador 126 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931 7:45 pm Section Meeting 25830 Depot St, Calumet, Michigan, United States, 49913