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Internet of Acoustic Things (IoAT):
Challenges, Opportunities, and Threats

Nirupam Roy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

10:30-11:30am Wed. 28 March 2018, ITE325b, UMBC

The recent proliferation of acoustic devices, ranging from voice assistants to wearable health monitors, is leading to a sensing ecosystem around us — referred to as the Internet of Acoustic Things or IoAT. My research focuses on developing hardware-software building blocks that enable new capabilities for this emerging future. In this talk, I will sample some of my projects. For instance, (1) I will demonstrate carefully designed sounds that are completely inaudible to humans but recordable by all microphones. (2) I will discuss our work with physical vibrations from mobile devices, and how they conduct through finger bones to enable new modalities of short range, human-centric communication. (3) Finally, I will draw attention to various acoustic leakages and threats that arrive with sensor-rich environments. I will conclude this talk with a glimpse of my ongoing and future projects targeting a stronger convergence of sensing, computing, and communications in tomorrow’s IoT, cyber-physical systems, and healthcare technologies.

Nirupam Roy is a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). His research interests are in mobile sensing, wireless networking, and embedded systems with applications to IoT, cyber-physical-systems, and security. Roy is the recipient of the Valkenburg graduate research award, the Lalit Bahl fellowship, and the outstanding thesis awards from both his Bachelor’s and Master’s institutes. His recent research on “Making Microphones Hear Inaudible Sounds” received the MobiSys’17 best paper award and was selected for the ACM SIGMOBILE research highlights of the year in 2017.

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MEMORANDUM

Date: March 22, 2018

To: UMBC Campus Community

From: Linda Rothfus, Manager, Business Services

Re: New electronic Payment Request Form

Today begins the use of the new electronic Payment Request Form in PeopleSoft 9.2. Business Services will no longer accept any paper Payment Request Forms and if Accounts Payable/Business Services does receive them, we will return them to the preparer asking them to complete the new electronic Payment Request Form.

Instructions for completing the Payment Request can be found here: Training Website.

In addition, the updated UMBC Request for Reimbursement Form(Travel) will only be used for travel. All out of pocket expenses (ex. food, office supplies, etc.) will be reimbursed using the new electronic Payment Request Form.

Finally, the following forms have been updated with a new look; Honorarium Form, Petty Cash Form and they can be found here:9.2 Forms. Please use the updated forms, as any old forms received will be returned to the preparer for resubmission. If you have any additional questions, contact me at X53288.

MEMORANDUM

Date: March 22, 2018

To: UMBC Campus Community

From: Linda Rothfus, Manager, Business Services

Re: New electronic Payment Request Form

Today begins the use of the new electronic Payment Request Form in PeopleSoft 9.2. Business Services will no longer accept any paper Payment Request Forms and if Accounts Payable/Business Services does receive them, we will return them to the preparer asking them to complete the new electronic Payment Request Form.

Instructions for completing the Payment Request can be found here: Training Website.

In addition, the updated UMBC Request for Reimbursement Form(Travel) will only be used for travel. All out of pocket expenses (ex. food, office supplies, etc.) will be reimbursed using the new electronic Payment Request Form.

Finally, the following forms have been updated with a new look; Honorarium Form, Petty Cash Form and they can be found here:9.2 Forms. Please use the updated forms, as any old forms received will be returned to the preparer for resubmission. If you have any additional questions, contact me at X53288.

Title: The Oral History Project of African American Stage Directors in American Theatre 

Online learning opens the door to education for many people. But, it’s not for everyone. To decide if online learning is a viable option for you, let’s look at a few key things about it.

The Facts of Online Learning

Online learning offers students high-quality instruction even if they can’t attend courses face-to-face due to their busy work, family, or travel schedules. Courses taught in this manner offer flexibility in that students don’t have to travel to attend class. Additionally, most online courses take place without fixed class hours. Free of those limitations, students have the means to overcome geographic distance and can balance busy work and family schedules with their coursework.

Another feature of online learning is that it helps promote engagement. Online classes involve a lot of reading, writing, and practical application. This offers students a great opportunity to work collaboratively with other peers, as well as network. Students learn from each other and often share their current work experiences in the virtual classroom. Additionally, students have time to process their thoughts and ideas before they share them with their instructor or classmates.

Online learning environments truly cultivate an interactive environment.  Many social barriers are eliminated online. For instance, many students who remain quiet in a physical class often become active participants in an online course.

The Online Learning Myth

A lot of people might think that online learning is easier than face-to-face.

Let’s Debunk the Myth

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