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Restoring Voices: Transformative ALS communication technology developed under CRAI wins innovation award
Most of us are familiar with the synthetic voice that the famous physicist Stephen Hawking used to communicate. Suffering for many decades from the debilitating disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Hawking continued working, unravelling the mysteries of black holes and sharing his insights in books and public appearances. Despite the misfortune of living with such a severe condition, he had access to cutting-edge technology that allowed him to remain professionally and socially active. Unfortunately, not all patients share this opportunity.
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André Duarte wins SPARK award at the CRAI Forum 2024
On November 19, INESC-ID PhD student André Duarte was honoured with the SPARK Award for the best PhD student project, during the Center for Responsible AI Forum 2024 (CRAI 2024), in Porto.
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PRR Projects: Driving the Future of Energy – the Alliance that will change the landscape
Undoubtedly, the biggest challenge facing humankind today is the energy transition. It is urgent that this ever-present topic moves from intentions to real action. This is precisely the aim of the PRR-funded project, Alliance for Energy Transition (ATE), with strong involvement from INESC-ID.
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INESC-ID’s Support Staff Autumn Gathering
On Wednesday, November 13, INESC-ID's support staff gathered around roasted sweet-potatoes, snacks and the traditional jeropiga for an internal social gathering!
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INESC-ID coordinates FAIRY Project to Support Yeast-based Bioeconomy and Health
Yeasts may seem just tiny, unimportant fungi, but their importance is far greater than their microscopic dimensions. They are vital in both the bioeconomy and health research, from baking bread to developing life-saving medications, participating in the production of food, energy and commodities, while also serving as pathogens and model organisms for studying genetics and diseases.
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Ruxandra Barbulescu and Alessandro Gianola recognized with the Outstanding PC Member Award at ECAI 2024
On October 24, INESC-ID researchers Ruxandra Barbulescu and Alessandro Gianola were hounored with the Outstanding PC Member Award at the 27th European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 2024).
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INESC-ID’s PRR projects on display at Técnico Innovation Summit
A robot dog greeted visitors at the Técnico Innovation Summit, drawing a heart in the air with its front paws. It charmed everyone, and the research team behind the Sustainable Stoneby Portugal project looked on proudly at their "pet."
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Bridging Knowledge and Innovation: Inês Lynce joins the National Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation
Carlos Oliveira, Adélio Mendes, Amélia Santos… Inês Lynce. INESC-ID’s President became the ninth figure in science, technology, and innovation to be called to the stage at the Técnico Innovation Centre on the afternoon of November 5. In a ceremony attended by the Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro; the Minister of Economy, Pedro Reis; the Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre; and the Secretary of State for Science, Ana Paiva, an INESC-ID researcher, the 21 new members of the National Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation (CNCTI) were formally appointed.
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INESC Lisboa Annual Meeting keynote speaker, Dejan Milojicic, on Technology Megatrends and the role of AI as an equalizer
It took Dejan Milojicic more than twenty years to understand the way of life in the United States. “Now I am at peace”, he shares, before delivering the keynote lecture at INESC Lisboa Annual Meeting. For the last 15 years, the HPE Fellow and VP, and former President of the IEEE Computer Society, has been involved in the production of the IEEE Technology Megatrends Report, which identifies the technologies with the greatest opportunities and potential impact for the future. Compiled annually by 50 experts, the report draws data from three different sources: the United States Patent Office, Google and IEEE digital library. The meticulous work pays off, he believes, since “it appeals to people.”
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