Near Northampton: BCS Coventry Christmas Lecture: Searching to Speak.

 Taken from: http://coventry.bcs.org/branch-programme-2016-2017/searching-to-speak/

Searching to Speak

Title:  Christmas Lecture – Searching to Speak.

Speaker:  Professor Paul Curzon (Queen Mary University of London)

Date: 7th December 2016, 7pm, with refreshments from 6.30pm, and a buffet afterwards

Location:     Engineering and Computing Block, Coventry University

This years Coventry Christmas Lecture, supported by BCS, IET and the IMA.  It takes place on the 7th of December at 7pm, at Coventry University.  Places are free, but booking is essential:  https://coventrychristmas2016.eventbrite.co.uk

Abstract:

One of the worst medical conditions imaginable is locked-in syndrome. It leaves you totally paralyzed except perhaps for the blink of an eye. Your intelligent mind is locked inside a useless body, able to sense everything but unable to communicate. It could happen to anyone, out of the blue, as a result of a stroke. If you wanted to help people with locked-in syndrome, the obvious thing might be to become a doctor or nurse, but how could a computer scientist help?

‘The Diving Bell and the Butterfly’ is an incredibly uplifting book. It’s the autobiography of Jean-Dominique Bauby, written after he woke up in a hospital bed totally paralysed. In the book, he describes life with locked-in syndrome. He did have a way to communicate not only to write the book but also with medics, friends and family. He did it without any technology at all.  How?

Near Northampton: BCS Coventry - Data Driven Dance

Taken from http://coventry.bcs.org/data-driven-dance-7pm-19th-oct-2016/

Brief AGM followed by Data Driven Dance

Date:  Wednesday 19th October 2016
Time: AGM: 18:15 prompt – please. Refreshments from 18:00. Main talk from 18:45.
Speaker:  Genevieve Smith-Nunes   – Chief Cyborg  – Readysaltedcode – www.readysaltedcode.org
Location:    EC 1-03 Coventry University – Engineering and Computing block, first floor (room 3 on the first floor)

BCS Meetings are free to attend.

Our AGM is intentionally short: we will have our usual planning meeting February (2017) ; the report from the  Treasurer will be available from here shortly – please read them in advance of the meeting so we can quickly get through the AGM and get on with the very interesting talk! Please forward all nominations for Chair, Secretary and Treasurer to the Branch Secretary:  coventry_secretary@bcs.org.uk

The report from the Chairman and Secretary are here:  agm2016chairman          secretarysreport2016

Data Driven Dance Abstract:

Where the worlds of computing and classical ballet collide Readysaltedcode are bringing computer science theory and concepts to life through the art of classical ballet and the world of digital through the use of a variety of technologies to enhance the performance which are then turned into classroom resources for educators around the world to use. From theory to data to dance.

One of the main aims of readysaltedcode is to engage girls into loving computing; this talk is especially apt this month as it is Lady Ada day on 11th October.

See also http://coventry.bcs.org/data-driven-dance-7pm-19th-oct-2016/

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The Anatomy of a Mobile 'Phone

Coventry Event

The Anatomy of a Mobile 'Phone

Thursday 14 Jun 2012, 18:30 - refreshments from 6:00pm, 

Goldstein Lecture Theatre, 

Coventry University (opposite Coventry Cathedral)

Peter Andersen – IET

Have you ever wondered how your mobile 'phone works? This lecture will explore both the transmission systems, the environment they work in and the electronic devices (chips) that make up their circuit boards. The mysteries of WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, detecting magnetic north and many other functions will be uncovered and demonstrated. 

To book, please follow this link to the IET website thanks.