RAS Luncheons to be held at ICRA 2016. Register Now!

RAS to again sponsor luncheons at ICRA 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden! Space is limited for both popular events. Don't miss the chance to attend either or both because the space has been filled.
Advanced registration is required. The cost is $5 per lunch. 
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RAS Women in Engineering Luncheon
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
12:20-13:30
Room 24/25, Stockholm Waterfront Convention Center (SWCC), Sweden

The WIE luncheon provides an opportunity for IEEE members, both female and male, who are interested in women engineering education to discuss the subjects of career path, career/family choices, and other topics.

Hong Qiao, RAS AdCom member, has been confirmed as Speaker for this event!

 

RAS Young Professionals Luncheon
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
12:00-13:10
Room 24/25, Stockholm Waterfront Convention Center (SWCC), Sweden

Under the umbrella of IEEE Young Professionals program, the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) is further empowering its young professionals through the RAS Young Professionals (YP) group. The 2016 YP Lunch at ICRA will feature some recent "RAS Early Career Award" recipients, who will give edifying insights into their approach to robots, R&D, science and life and a 2016 IEEE Fellow.

Our distinguished speakers are as follows:
Danica Kragic (IEEE Fellow) – "For contributions to vision?based systems and robotic object manipulation"
Dimitry Beresnson (2016 RAS Early Career Award) - "For contributions to the theory and implementation of robot motion planning and manipulation"
Ludovic Righetti (2016 RAS Early Career Award) - "For contributions to the theory of, and experiments in, robot locomotion and manipulation"

 

RAS Lunch with Leaders (Student Luncheon)
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
12:00-13:10
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Sweden

This luncheon is open to student attendees offering the chance to meet and interact with RA Society Leaders. At ICRA 2016, the format of the luncheon will be modified slightly, each table will be associated with a focus area and several discussion topics. Leaders will be paired with tables according to their interests and background. Leader list to be announced soon!