<div dir="ltr"><div><br clear="all"></div><div><div>Please do not reply as messages will not be received. For general inquiries, please reach out to <a href="mailto:ee-studentaffairs@ee.columbia.edu" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer;">ee-studentaffairs@ee.columbia.edu</a>.</div><div><br></div></div><div><br><br><div><div lang="EN-US" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><p><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Join us at NAML 2025!<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p><u></u> <u></u></p><p>We are thrilled to announce that registration is open for the 9th Annual Workshop on Naval Applications of Machine Learning (NAML), happening<b> Feb. 24-27</b> in San Diego, CA!<u></u><u></u></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-left:15px"><b>February 24 - 25</b>: Open to all at Hyatt Regency La Jolla Aventine (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__drive.google.com_file_d_12iiQoQOCI1LgYjlfqumqbTzVdnSuYZ9a_view-3Fusp-3Ddrive-5Flink&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=RiHkSU8PbpPmv0GD0KWmdlDl9LtaVFwHppdBFPVKms4&m=iwwptk1K2l-fPH1fFPtW4xSUxN8NrpvBEL5DApyno-SqaAec3MeiqMafvpQ9AuYA&s=25dE5ZyBkPMdrnmD7_ZZK1iMsWli33dkuUlm1zzLKLo&e=" target="_blank">get a sneak peek at the agenda here</a>)<u></u><u></u></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><b>February 26 - 27: </b>Restricted sessions at NIWC Pacific (secret clearance required—details in the registration link. <b><i>Visit request deadline is as early as 27 January</i></b>.)<u></u><u></u></li></ul><p> <u></u><u></u></p><p>Your participation in NAML 2025 not only grants access to insightful discussions and cutting-edge solutions but also helps support the future of our industry. All proceeds from the event will go directly towards <b>AFCEA scholarships</b>, empowering the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).<u></u><u></u></p><p> <u></u><u></u></p><p>Join us to be a part of our community working to develop technological solutions for critical national security applications.<u></u><u></u></p><p><u></u> <u></u></p><p><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__naml2025.paperform.co_&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=RiHkSU8PbpPmv0GD0KWmdlDl9LtaVFwHppdBFPVKms4&m=iwwptk1K2l-fPH1fFPtW4xSUxN8NrpvBEL5DApyno-SqaAec3MeiqMafvpQ9AuYA&s=ncLe19mGBR--syXD1-EDqodQLfgZ04f_qWL522gUzE0&e=" target="_blank">https://naml2025.paperform.co/</a><u></u><u></u></p><p><u></u> <u></u></p><p><u></u> <u></u></p><p><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Agenda Highlights:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-left:15px">Technical talks on topics including computer vision, human factors, LLMs, and machine learning for acoustic and radiofrequency data<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Two poster sessions, great for learning and networking<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Tutorials and panel discussions<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li style="margin-left:15px">A special track on Microelectronics Roadmapping with government and industry participants<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Super interesting keynote speakers to be announced<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Social event on Monday evening<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__drive.google.com_file_d_12iiQoQOCI1LgYjlfqumqbTzVdnSuYZ9a_view-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=RiHkSU8PbpPmv0GD0KWmdlDl9LtaVFwHppdBFPVKms4&m=iwwptk1K2l-fPH1fFPtW4xSUxN8NrpvBEL5DApyno-SqaAec3MeiqMafvpQ9AuYA&s=TdHUUDEZEkrihCc5NtahhlRp30n_yCChGA7NPWtI7KQ&e=" target="_blank">Check out the draft agenda here</a> (That link will be updated as we make changes. The agenda for the restricted session will be made available to attendees.)<b><u></u><u></u></b></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0.5in"><b><u></u> <u></u></b></p><p><u></u> <u></u></p><p><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Venue:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p><b>Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine</b><u></u><u></u></p><p><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vzylq8dab.cc.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001I9hbs-5Fec7iZynx-2D7fOJ-5Ffb66jTxXAFlQR2bxuZ3Kvk9T8h0Je5h-5FngKUwYcOwt4HPjyIxKfHQcX6tMvUQOvlX-2DKv1qdla-2D-5Fm5ctRD8QGm1oFWY5OovocUrSquOB5-2D2qTI3qz89Sx3xh9mSG8edJkMXr4pNY3Y3Iod8FHhqO-2DsMc-3D-26c-3DdE7Nhw-2DC7ZfXk6RwRZf-2D-2DUP2ZSg6m39526uplfUSh9qCNtSB2ujnKQ-3D-3D-26ch-3D8ij2-2D0o3eH6kfutfoIbn8xDc7vX1P3140bNWKbnY3pzaeBdjH0owcA-3D-3D&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=RiHkSU8PbpPmv0GD0KWmdlDl9LtaVFwHppdBFPVKms4&m=iwwptk1K2l-fPH1fFPtW4xSUxN8NrpvBEL5DApyno-SqaAec3MeiqMafvpQ9AuYA&s=d8yHqlYEfDI1DJsaTjz1sinZu1_L-l9xyhtO8yaMVgQ&e=" target="_blank">3777 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122</a><u></u><u></u></p><p> <u></u><u></u></p><p><b>Discounted Group Rate</b> (Standard Guest Room - ROH)<u></u><u></u></p><p> <u></u><u></u></p><p>            •           Single Rate/Double Rate: $249.00<u></u><u></u></p><p>            •           Triple Rate: $274.00<u></u><u></u></p><p>            •           Quad Rate: $299.00<u></u><u></u></p><p> <u></u><u></u></p><p><b>Deadline for Group Rate:</b> Monday, February 17</p><p><b>Venue Highlights:</b><u></u><u></u></p><p><b> </b><u></u><u></u></p><p><b>            </b><b>•           Prime Location:</b> Enhance your NAML experience with the celebrated San Diego beach locale, and enjoy trendy shopping and dining options nearby.<u></u><u></u></p><p><b>            </b><b>•           Inspired Décor:</b> Immerse yourself in spaces inspired by La Jolla Cove’s coastal vibe, providing a refreshing backdrop for the workshop.<u></u><u></u></p><p><b>            </b><b>•           On-Site Activities: </b>Unwind after sessions at the junior Olympic-size pool, private cabanas, tennis courts, and cozy firepits, offering relaxation and networking opportunities.<u></u><u></u></p><p><u></u><br></p><p><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.hyatt.com_en-2DUS_group-2Dbooking_JOLLA_G-2DUNDR-3Fsrc-3Dhpe-2Dhy-2Demail-5Fems-5Fems-2Dplanner-2Dportal-2Dres-2Dinformation-5Fjolla-5Fen-2DUS-5Fproduct-2Doffer-5Fchico-5F0-5FREGENCY-5FFLBK&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=RiHkSU8PbpPmv0GD0KWmdlDl9LtaVFwHppdBFPVKms4&m=iwwptk1K2l-fPH1fFPtW4xSUxN8NrpvBEL5DApyno-SqaAec3MeiqMafvpQ9AuYA&s=0q3JhKpG8W6HBWn9sG2jSYz5JnvPU2kGvm_wSbo9g9w&e=" target="_blank">Click here to book a room</a><u></u><u></u></p><p><u></u> </p><p><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Bonus:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p>Check out this year’s new logo! Come to NAML to get your own shiny sticker of these beautiful sardines.<u></u><u></u></p><p><u></u> <u></u></p><p><u></u> <u></u></p><p><img border="0" width="498" height="353" id="m_4823564645890008174m_-2763430685056205518m_-610403276927523783m_4524676696679360982Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:ii_194665f8e194cff311" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px; width: 5.1875in; height: 3.677in;"><u></u><u></u></p><p><u></u> <u></u></p><p><u></u><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Questions? Contact our team at <a href="mailto:naml@us.navy.mil" target="_blank">naml@us.navy.mil</a><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black">-- <br>Katie Rainey, Ph.D.<br>Director of Science and Technology<br>Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Department<br>Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black"><a href="mailto:kate.e.rainey.civ@us.navy.mil" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">kate.e.rainey.civ@us.navy.mil</span></a><br><a href="mailto:krainey@niwc.navy.mil" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">krainey@niwc.navy.mil</span></a><br>858-395-5261<br>--<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Workshop on Naval Applications of Machine Learning<br><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__go.mil_naml&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=RiHkSU8PbpPmv0GD0KWmdlDl9LtaVFwHppdBFPVKms4&m=iwwptk1K2l-fPH1fFPtW4xSUxN8NrpvBEL5DApyno-SqaAec3MeiqMafvpQ9AuYA&s=VmqN2EyiWGIEOdzN3j6GSHcQoP4WiTJMY-Cp1OxU2T4&e=" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://go.mil/naml</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Join us on Flank Speed with code <b>mmyz6c4</b><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black">--<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__dod.teams.microsoft.us_l_chat_0_0-3Fusers-3Dkate.e.rainey.civ&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=RiHkSU8PbpPmv0GD0KWmdlDl9LtaVFwHppdBFPVKms4&m=iwwptk1K2l-fPH1fFPtW4xSUxN8NrpvBEL5DApyno-SqaAec3MeiqMafvpQ9AuYA&s=uvw48rhCz07ppwojzQlBCbRUf7h_CX2aCj4AXCX8EAI&e=" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Chat with me on Teams</span></a></span></p></div></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><b>Elsa Sanchez</b><br></div><div><i style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:x-small">(pronouns:she/her/hers)</i><b><br></b></div><i>Director of Student Affairs</i><br></div>Columbia University<br>Department of Electrical Engineering<br></div><div>500 W. 120th Street, Rm. 1300, New York, NY 10027<br></div><u>212-854-3104</u> (T), 212-932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