Invitation to Collaborative Discussion with CMU Africa

Dear 2016 E.C. Graduates and 2017 E.C. Fifth-Year AASTU Students,
We are excited to announce a collaborative discussion with a team from Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU Africa) on September 30, 2024 which starts at 1:30 pm.
This event promises to offer our students and alumni valuable multi-dimensional opportunities and will take place in the Red Carpet Conference Room.

Please note that seating is limited to the first 250 participants who register. To secure your spot, kindly follow the QR code included in the attached flyer.

We look forward to your participation!
Best regards,

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Kind reminder for anyone interested to know about ALX Ethiopia courses and opportunities join this group. May you have any questions you can ask directly ALX Student Ambassadors

https://www.tg-me.com/aastu_alx_community

🚀 Calling all young tech enthusiasts in Addis Ababa! 🇪🇹 Get ready to compete in the ultimate, first-ever ALX African Tech Championship happening across Ethiopia, Ghana, and Rwanda! 🎉

አዲሱ አመት፤ ይጀመር በአሸናፊነት! 🌟

💥 Whether you’re just starting out or already coding like a pro, this is YOUR chance to shine with mentorship, networking, and amazing prizes!

🎯 WHO CAN JOIN?
1️⃣ High School Category: No coding experience needed—just bring your passion!
2️⃣ University Category: For those with at least a year of coding under their belts.

✨ WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE:

🔥 Boost your coding skills with fun challenges!
🌐 Connect with industry experts and fellow tech enthusiasts.
🥇 Win big prizes and earn those all-important bragging rights.
🚀 Jumpstart your career with mentorship and networking!

🗓️ Event Dates:

* High School Students: October 26-27, 2024 (ጥቅምት 16-17, 2017)
* University Students: October 27, 2024 (ጥቅምት 17, 2017)

📍 Where: ALX CityPoint Tech Hub, Hayahulet Mazoria, Addis Ababa
🎟️ Format: In-person

⏰ Application Deadline: September 29, 2024 (መስከረም 19, 2017)

Don’t miss out! Be a part of the first-ever ALX African Tech Championship and take your coding game to the next level!

Apply now 👉🏾 : https://t.ly/equfW

#ALXEthiopia #ALXAfrica #ALXTechChampionship #CodeWithALX #AfricanYoungProgrammers

Techኢት Podcast S02E14🎙

Guest: Dr. Wondwossen Mulugeta
Host: Alpha and Ruth
Date: Oct 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM (2:00LT)

We are excited to announce that Dr. Wondwossen Mulugeta, Vice President for Institutional Development at Addis Ababa University, will be joining us on the next episode of the Techኢት Podcast 🎙

With over 21 years of experience in academic and institutional leadership, Dr. Wondwossen is spearheading the Digitalization and Infrastructure initiatives at Addis Ababa University, guiding Ethiopia’s first autonomous university through a transformative journey. He has made significant contributions as an Assistant Professor at the School of Information Science, leading impactful E-learning and organizational change projects.

Dr. Wondwossen did research on machine learning and natural language processing (NLP), focusing on local languages like Amharic. He explored how supervised machine learning can handle the morphological complexities of Amharic and worked on Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for Amharic manuscripts, advancing the field of computational linguistics.

Dr. Wondwossen also served as a Board Director at Zemen Bank, where he plays a key role in IT security, audit, and strategic direction for the bank’s technological innovations.

In this episode, we delve into Addis Ababa University's technology focus areas, advancements in natural language processing (NLP) for local languages such as Amharic, and the many emerging AI trends that are shaping the future of Ethiopia's tech landscape.

Join us on October 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM(2:00LT) for a deep dive into AI, NLP, and technology innovation at Addis Ababa University and beyond. 🎧💡

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Ethiopia’s leading experts in technology.

@techinethio

✨Meet the new Notion AI—the helpful assistant you didn't know you need.

Now, Notion AI is able to search Notion, Slack, and Google Drive, generate and edit content, analyze PDFs and images, and chat using real-world knowledge.

Powered by GPT-4 and Claude, you’ll find it in the bottom right corner of your app & near the top of your sidebar 💡

Free access for first 100 new registrations:
https://aastu.software/ecEeAJ

@AASTUSEA AASTU.software