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The IEEE Outreach Event at Chicago State University, held on October 6, 2025, brought together faculty, students, and industry professionals for an inspiring afternoon of innovation, networking, and academic collaboration. Hosted at the Gwendolyn Brooks Library, the event highlighted the growing partnership between IEEE and Chicago State University (CSU) to promote research, professional engagement, and student participation in advancing technology for humanity.

The program began with opening remarks by Dr. Mohammad Abdus Salam, Professor and Chair of the Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST). Dr. Salam emphasized the importance of IEEE’s outreach in expanding students’ exposure to real-world technology challenges and fostering collaboration across academic and industry sectors.

Following Dr. Salam, Prof. Mark Smith, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, delivered welcome remarks, expressing appreciation to IEEE RTC and CQR for supporting the event and highlighting the college’s commitment to innovation and student success.

The main session featured a series of technical presentations by undergraduate and graduate computer science students from the CIMST Department, covering cutting-edge topics in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and communication systems:

• Enhancing Security in Machine Learning – Integrated High Delay Tolerant Network Systems
  Speaker: Nashithuddin Mohammed
• Zero Trust for the Age of AI: Securing Human and Machine Identities
  Speaker: Amera Firdous
• Next-Gen Firewall: AI-Powered Context-Aware Intrusion Detection System
  Speaker: Anees Fatima
• Robust Violence Localization in Crowded, Low-Resolution CCTV Footage Using Deep Learning
  Speaker: Jyothi Lakshmi Nagaraj
• Real-Time Communications in the Age of Cloud and Edge Computing
  Speaker: Sheetal Kumar
• Text Classification for Commercial Debt Banking
  Speaker: Muritala Bello
• Temperature and Humidity Monitor Using WhatsApp and ESP32
  Speaker: Maleck Johnson

The event was sponsored by IEEE RTC (Real-Time Communications). Among the IEEE participants were Abby Knowles, Alana Scott, Chris Mayer, Dr. Alvin Chin, and Sandeep Kumar Davuluri.

Prof. Dr. Sonja Feist-Price, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, delivered remarks on “Welcoming Our IEEE Guests and Strengthening Academic Partnerships.” She commended the efforts of the CSU CIMST Department and IEEE partners for creating platforms that empower students to engage in research and global collaboration.

The meeting was well attended by many CSU faculty, staff, and students, reflecting the university’s strong interest in technological advancement, professional networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The event concluded with a networking dinner and closing session, providing attendees with the opportunity to exchange ideas, explore research synergies, and discuss future IEEE initiatives at CSU.

Overall, the IEEE Outreach Event exemplified CSU’s dedication to advancing STEM education, research, and professional development through active collaboration with IEEE and the broader technological community.