IEEE Computer Society Sri Lanka Chapter – 2024 Newsletter Release (July Edition)

Dear Members,

We are excited to announce the release of our 2024 July Edition Newsletter! This comprehensive issue captures the key milestones, achievements, and insights from our chapter’s activities throughout the first half of the year.

Key Highlights from This Edition

🔹 Message from the Chair

  • Prof. Anuradha Jayakody reflects on the chapter’s accomplishments and future initiatives, including the launch of the National Research and Education System (NRES) initiative.

🔹 Personal Story: Embracing the Synergy

  • Shashika Lokuliyana, Secretary of the IEEE Computer Society Sri Lanka Chapter, shares her inspiring journey as a working mother and Senior Lecturer in STEM.

🔹 Annual General Meeting 2024

  • A recap of our AGM, featuring a keynote by Prof. Gihan Dias and an award ceremony honoring TechX Sri Lanka 2023 winners.

🔹 Grant Award of USD 8,820

  • IEEE HTB’s Tech4Good initiative supports a smart agriculture project, led by Prof. Anuradha Jayakody and team, to empower rural farmers with data-driven agricultural practices.

🔹 Navigating the Fake News Minefield

  • Insights into how AI and machine learning models can help detect and combat misinformation and fake news.

🔹 Qualitative Research in Information Systems

  • An exploration of action research and case study approaches in IS, contributed by postgraduate student Thiviyan Senthilrajah and Dr. Supunmali Ahangama.

🔹 Understanding Drift in Machine Learning

  • Learn about the challenges of concept drift and strategies for maintaining the performance of machine learning models over time.

🔹 WebWrap 1.0: A Landmark Achievement

  • A report on the successful web development event organized by the IEEE Computer Society at SLIIT, promoting coding education and digital literacy.

🔹 Webinar Series: Friends with CS-Benefits 2024

  • A new webinar series focused on career development, leadership, and volunteering opportunities.

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We look forward to your continued participation in upcoming events and activities. Together, let’s continue fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation within our community.

For any questions or contributions, please contact us at ieeessl@gmail.com

Warm regards,
IEEE Computer Society Sri Lanka Chapter