TAMPA, Fla., April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Intel
Corporations' Intel Labs Vice President and Director of
Integrated Computing Research (ICR) Dr. Vida Ilderem will serve as plenary session
speaker on Monday, June 2, 2014 at
the IEEE MTT-S 2014 International Microwave Symposium (IMS),
marking the first female plenary speaker in the history of IMS.
Dr. Ilderem's opening keynote, "How Data, Devices and
Personalization are Fueling Demand for Innovation" will focus on
the growing intelligence of everyday objects and the technology
required to create a digitized world where everything is connected.
From smart cars to refrigerators to parking meters, users
increasingly expect a high level of personalization and interaction
with devices, and industry and academic professionals need to
innovate faster than ever to keep up with these increasingly
sophisticated expectations.
"Dr. Ilderem's innovative contributions and thought leadership
around the Internet of Things make for a timely and important
discussion as we propel ourselves into an increasingly connected
world." said Larry Dunleavy, IMS2014 symposium general chair.
"Women play a vital role in both the history and future of the
microwave industry, and Dr. Ilderem is a prime example of these
important achievements by women across the fields of science and
technology."
In her position as the director of the Integrated Computing
Research [ICR] for Intel Corporation, Dr. Ilderem explores the next
revolution in computing with a focus on breakthrough technology
innovations for seamless connection, highly integrated small form
factors, and the enablement of the Internet of Things. Prior to
joining Intel in 2009, Dr. Ilderem served as vice president of
systems and technology research at Motorola's Applied Research and
Technology Center. She holds a doctorate in electrical engineering
from Massachusetts Institute of
Technology and has 27 issued patents.
Continuing the spotlight on women's contributions to
engineering, University of California,
Davis Chancellor Linda P.B.
Katehi will lead the keynote session on Friday, June 6 at the IEEE 2014 Wireless and
Microwave Technology Conference (WAMICON), which is co-located with
IMS as part of Microwave Week. In addition to her role as
chancellor, Dr. Katehi also holds faculty appointments in
electrical and computer engineering and in women and gender
studies. A member of the National Academy of Engineering, she
previously chaired the president's committee for the National Medal
of Science and the secretary of commerce's committee for the
National Medal of Technology and Innovation. She is also a fellow
of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Katehi's work in electronic circuit design has led to
numerous national and international awards both as a technical
leader and educator, 19 U.S. patents, and several additional U.S.
patent applications. She is the author or co-author of 10 book
chapters and more than 650 refereed publications in journals and
symposia proceedings. She earned her bachelor's degree in
electrical engineering from the National Technical University of
Athens in 1977, and her master's
and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering from University of California, Los Angeles in 1981 and
1984, respectively.
The symposium will also feature a special reception for women in
microwaves at the Tampa History Museum on Tuesday, June 3 at 6
p.m. Attendees can meet with old friends as well as make new
connections to the growing community of women who make a career in
the field of high-technology.
"The WIM reception is an important opportunity to foster
friendships and form connections with like-minded women in similar
technical roles," said Sherry Hess,
longtime IEEE member and IMS social media chair. "These connections
build bridges across industry and academia and encourage
relationships between people new to the industry and seasoned
veterans."
IMS2014 will be held June 1-6,
2014 in Tampa and include a
full schedule of 160 technical sessions and more than 575
exhibitors. As the centerpiece of Microwave Week 2014, IMS2014 will
also share the stage with the RFIC Symposium, ARFTG Conference and
WAMICON.
Registration
Early Bird registration for IMS2014 is available until
May 5 at a discounted rate. Online
registration continues through the advance registration phase from
May 6 until May 30, followed by onsite registration after
that date. For more details on IMS2014 registration visit:
http://ims2014.mtt.org/registration-travel/registration-1/registration-rates-conference.
About IMS
The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the annual
conference and exhibition of the IEEE Microwave Theory and
Techniques Society (MTT-S). IMS features a large trade show with
more than 575 exhibitors and a technical program with more than 160
technical sessions, workshops and panel sessions covering wireless
communication, radar, RF technologies, high frequency
semiconductors and electromagnetics for a variety of commercial and
military applications. For more information, visit www.ims2014.org
or follow IMS2014 on Facebook (www.facebook.com/IEEE.MTTS.IMS) and
Twitter (twitter.com/MTT_IMS).
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