Learning volunteers at Bletchley Park
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IET Cambridge members are invited to consider becoming a learning volunteer at
Bletchley Park. Details on our call for volunteers can be found at this link. The largest area of expansion for which we seek new learning volunteers is in visits by 14-19 year olds which normally incorporate a tour of the museum to put the STM work of the codebreakers into perspective together with a talk on mathematics (some aspect of cryptology, often on the breaking of Enigma machine ciphers) or on computer science (usually the world’s first programmable electronic computer Colossus which operated on the Bletchley Park site during the war, but other more up to date topics on computer science are sought). This might involve the volunteer spending several hours on-site with school groups perhaps once a fortnight.
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Events Programme 2008 - 2009
The first half of the 2008/2009 events schedule draft is listed below followed by short biographies of the speakers and a synopsis of each talk. For travel details to the venues click here. An electronic copy of this programme will be available soon.
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Tuesday,
30th September
2008
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Computer Labs, William Gates Building, JJ Thomson Avenue,
(9am to 5pm)
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Grand Challenges - Moore for Less
In association with the Electronics KTN
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Chair: Simon Moore |
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Thursday,
16th October
2008
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Lecture Theatre 1, Computer Lab, William Gates Building, JJ Thomson Avenue, 7pm (tea 6.30pm)
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Chairman's Address - Challenges in electronic design for 2020 |
Dr Simon Moore
Computer Labs
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Wednesday
29th October
2008
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Wolfson Lecture Theatre, Churchill College, Cambridge 6:30pm (tea 6.00pm)
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2008 Innovation Lecture: Graphine - beyond silicon |
Dr Ernie Hill
(Manchester University)
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Thursday,
6th November
2008
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Lecture Theatre 0, Engineering Department. Trumpington Street, 7pm (tea 6.30pm)
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Alertme.com: developing a ZigBee connected home product |
Dr Laura James & Dr Amyas Phillips
(Alertme)
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Thursday
20th November
2008
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Lecture Theatre 1, Computer Lab, William Gates Building, JJ Thomson Avenue, 7pm (tea 6.30pm)
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IET, BCS & ACM Joint Lecture: Challenges and Opportunities for Digital Imaging in the 21st Century
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Alan Payne
(Kodak )
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Thursday,
4th December
2008
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Lecture Theatre 1, Computer Lab, William Gates Building, JJ Thomson Avenue
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2008 Seminar - Power Efficient Electronics - Click here for Flyer
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Chair: Dr Andrew Howell
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Biographies and Synopses
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Dr Simon Moore - University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory
Dr Simon Moore is the Reader in Computer Architecture at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory. He leads the Computer Architecture Research Group which looks at computer systems design from a circuit level right up to programming languages. The current focus is on "communication centric computer design" (with £1.2m of funding) which is addressing the computer design issues that result from technology scaling favouring transistors rather than wires.
Synopsis
As we move into the nano CMOS era, device physics and manufacturing challenges break many of the simple CMOS transistor abstractions that we have taken for granted for so long. We are moving into an era where device variability will prevent the manufacture of fault free chips and will challenge the way we characterise devices during production test. Single event upsets will also be more common. Off-chip wire delays and power consumed will become an increasing issue. In this talk, nano CMOS issues will be discussed as design challenges. We will then explore possible design solutions and implications for the way we design embedded computer based devices.
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Dr Ernie Hill - University of Manchester
Dr Ernie Hill is the director of the Manchester Centre for Mesoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Manchester
Synopsis
Since its discovery in 2004 at the University of Manchester graphene has been exciting much research interest world wide. It is a true two dimensional crystal consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms in a honeycomb structure that was originally thought to be unstable in the free form. Its unusual electronic properties make it a candidate for making switching devices in logic circuits once device dimensions fall below about 10nm. This is expected to happen between 2015 and 2020.
The talk will introduce graphene as a new material and describe the properties that have made it such an exciting discovery. The potential of graphene to replace silicon and in particular CMOS will be discussed and some of the problems to be overcome highlighted. A mention of the other possible applications for the material will also be made.
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Dr Laura James and Dr Amyas Phillips - AlertMe
Dr Laura James was the first employee at AlertMe, and lead engineering design for AlertMe's home monitoring product as Vice President of Engineering and then Chief Technologist. She previously worked at AT&T Labs in the US and UK, designing and prototyping cutting edge internet-connected consumer electronics systems. She holds Masters and PhD degrees in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, is a NESTA Crucible Fellow, and an alumnus of the Royal Academy of Engineering leadership award scheme. Laura is also an SEA, and is now working on innovative technologies for research and teaching in the University of Cambridge.
Dr Amyas Phillips is design engineer at Alertme.com. He joined as employee number 2 and has moved the product from one-line brief to 'buy now' sales. His doctoral research at Agilent Technologies and CUED was in backbone optical datacoms technologies, but he's found working on a real consumer telecoms application every bit as challenging. His background is in physics, which he previously taught in Sri Lanka, and he is an SEA.
Synopsis
AlertMe connects people to their homes 24/7, using ZigBee low power wireless radio, broadband and mobile phone technology. As a ZigBee PRO certified system with volume product shipping in the UK, we have made the complete journey from one-line brief through prototyping and trials to a real consumer product, selling now on the open market. We will describe our experiences developing a next generation home awareness platform, with particular reference to ZigBee, its radio characteristics, energy requirements, interoperability and software development tools.
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Alan Payne - Kodak European Research, Cambridge
Alan has spent his entire career at Kodak Research. Having joined as an analytical scientist, he specialised in mass spectrometry where he pioneered a number of new techniques within the company, particularly focussing on the application of computer systems to data manipulation and researching into the use of artificial intelligence for the interpretation of mass spectral data.
From 1995-1997 Alan worked in the US Research Labs, initially on the automation of spectroscopic systems then taking up the position of Laboratory Head for Microscopy and Surface Science. Since returning to the UK, he has managed a number of different groups, including Analytical, Coating and Imaging Systems. In January 2006 Kodak opened a new Research Lab in Cambridge, UK where Alan is both Operations Manager and Portfolio Manager for Photographic Programmes.
Synopsis
Capturing and viewing images has never been easier for the consumer than it is today. The proliferation of digital cameras, either on a dedicated device or combined with a mobile phone, means that most of us carry cameras with us the whole time and are likely to capture images both more often and also for more diverse uses than previously. What we do with those images though is much less obvious than in the days of analogue systems. How do we display, share, store, archive and retrieve images ? How will we be able to do this in the future ? Digital technology offers an abundance of opportunities to address these questions. Some examples of current activities will be presented together with a discussion of possible future directions.
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Travel directions
Engineering Dept, Trumpington Street
Many of the meetings in the Cambridge Branch are held in Lecture Theatre 0 of the University Engineering Department. At this venue most meetings take place at 6.30 p.m., and for these it is normally possible to park in the Engineering Department Car Park.
Click here for a map showing access to the Engineering Department.
Important note: Prospective visitors are warned that there is a security barrier adjacent to the Department entrance. The associated red/green traffic lights should be observed at all times. Also, the barrier restricts the maximum width adjacent to the entrance - some care needed. It is not advisable to leave cars in the Department Car Park after meetings are over, as in the interests of security the barrier is programmed to close some time after meetings finish. A special swipe-card is needed to operate the barrier when it is closed. Security guards patrol the Department, but may not always be within easy range for much of the time.
To avoid disappointment, if you are proposing to travel any significant distance to attend a meeting, you are strongly advised to check with the local Area Secretary in case there has been a last-minute programme change.
Computer Lab, William Gates Building
In the evening, limited parking is available outside the William Gates Building. Parking is also avialable in the Electrical Enigeering building car park (CAPE) which is at thre rear of the WS Gates building on JJ Thomson Av.
For a map the Compter Labs and West Cambridge click here.
The Wolfson Lecture Theatre, Churchill Collge.
Parking can be found at the rear of Churchill College near the Moller centre. Directions to the Wolfson lecture theatre can be followed from the Porters Lodge.
For a detailed map click here.
ARM 110 Fulbourn Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge
Parking is available after office hours in the visitors car park. For directions click here.
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
(formerly known as Anglia Polytechnic University)
The room (DAV014) is on the ground floor of David Building on the Cambridge Campus on East Rd. There is no need for anyone to go to reception, just go direct to the room.
There is unfortunately no parking on Campus, but visitors can park at either the Queen Anne or Grafton Cark Parks. The closest parking is on Adam and Eve Street opposite ARU. Disabled drivers requiring closer parking should speak to our Honorary Secretary at least 7 days before the event.
Link to Anglia Ruskin University
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