FW: IBM AoT THINK Event on November 12th: Security & Internet of Things - a world of possibilities!

[Berry, Tricia S]

Online opportunity to connect in…schools and guests invited!

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Subject: [WIT Conference] - Invite your local schools and guests to the IBM AoT THINK Event on November 12th: Security & Internet of Things - a world of possibilities!
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November 12th 10:00-12:15 p.m. New York time Closed caption will be available. Location: Livesteam http://www.livestream.com/ibmaotthink Register today: http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/academy/think/think_iot.shtml Use our Twitter handle @ibmaot, hashtags #ibmaotthink #ibmiotskirt to send questions during the event - and "light-up" our host. More on this coming soon!

Security & Internet of Things: A world of possibilities! Our next THINK Event is open to everyone age 10 and up. Why? Because everywhere around us there are objects that can connect to the Internet -- from smart phones to TV's to thermostats, refrigerators and cars. Have you ever stopped to wonder that with so many devices connected, collecting and transmitting data about our lives, what are the security implications of these "Things"? How do we protect ourselves as they become ever embedded within our homes, work, and lives? This public event is designed for all ages to enlighten us on the exciting opportunities - and security implications - of IoT. Gartner, Inc. estimates that there are nearly 5 billion "Things" connected to the Internet and in use today, and that by 2020 there will be over 25 billion. Our panel of IBM experts will be joined by students in these exciting topic segments: H.A.C.K. - Homes Are Compromisable by Kids! Our homes today are already filled with many Internet connected technologies from smart phones, web / IP cameras and baby monitors, to personal fitness monitors, children's toys, thermostats, lighting systems and more. The natural, logical question has to be asked, "How secure are these technologies?" Our two youngest contributors, ages 10 and 12, (AKA post-millennials, iGen or @generation) wanted to find out more about the Internet of Things (IoT) and how secure it really is.  Join these two youthful innovators as they describe their use of the scientific method and outlined a hypothesis, a series of test cases as well as found some interesting outcomes and observations. The goal of this segment is to inspire the future generation of engineers, designers and entrepreneurs to dream of the possibility of IoT - and why we must collaborate to make it more secure. Zombie Drones Drones? Unmanned Aircraft? Flying Robots?!? This is an exciting, new and different kind of technology that enables us to explore new physical spaces and see things from new perspectives. Drone technology is evolving very rapidly - they are becoming lighter, cheaper, and easier to use as they become more technologically advanced. Join this fun, fast, and informative session to learn about drones, why they are an important part of the Internet of Things family, how our guest speaker hacked his own drone into a "self-flying zombie", and why security for drones will be critical as we leverage this technology in the future. Cybersecurity: Help us protect our devices As the number of 'connected' devices grows, the potential for people to gain access to these devices and the information on them increases as well. Help us protect our computers, mobile phones, connected cars, sensors and other devices from unauthorized access or control by becoming a cybersecurity researcher for a day! We will explore a few of the techniques that are used to hack these devices and what we can collectively do to help prevent this from occurring. Medication Dispensing in the Internet of Things The use of tiny sensors will enable medication management to become less costly and more manageable. The Imitation Game of Tomorrowland Disney Infinity Game Design Clubs provide many opportunities for computer science education, from basic concepts at an elementary school level to Agile Development experience at a high school level. Combining a cast of characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, Disney Infinity provides a unique ability to interest both boys and girls to STEM, with a unique virtual artistry through storytelling to spark the imagination. This presentation will feature a gameplay video of the first project from our club at the Newburgh, NY P-TECH school, Excelsior! We encourage you to invite your family and friends to register today to share in this timely THINK event. Visit our event page for full details on our speakers and topics. Frequently asked questions are attached.

Q1: What if we are unable to attend the live event? Will a replay be made available? And if so, when?
We realize the time of our event is not conducive to all our guests. The replay will be made available within 24 hours on our YouTube Channel.

Q2: What system requirements are needed to access the IBM AoT Think livestream channel and can I pre-test my equipment?
Yes, you should pre-test our livestream channel: http://www.livestream.com/ibmaotthink Also, bookmark this url for future events.
If you can view the video on the livestream channel, it should work, barring any major network failure. To further test flash - head to http://www.livestream.com/ibmsoftware.

For addition information go to http://www.livestream.com/userguide/?title=System_requirements
Please note that there is no technical support from IBM for the live event. If for any reason your system fails the testing, we still encourage schools and guests to register for the event since we will then email them the moment the video replays are available on our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2GPxz3UaLBDktz5tp2qAMQ and the IBM Academy of Technology site: http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/academy/think/think_iot.shtml.

Devices that can be used:
· Smartboards
· PCs (Desktop and Laptops) with or without projectors
· Tablets
· Smart Phone

• System Requirements

· Adobe Flash Player 10.0.32 or above
· Internet Explorer 8.0 or above, Firefox 2.0 or above, or Safari 3.0, or Chrome 4.0 or above
· Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista or above Macintosh OS X v10.4 or above, or Linux
· 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM - 512 MB recommended
· JavaScript and Cookies must also be enabled.
· Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
· 16-bit sound card
· Speakers/headphones

Internet Connection Speed Information
· For a reliable viewing experience at medium quality we recommend a downstream connection speed of at least 700Kbps.
· Viewers can select a higher (up to 2Mbps for HD) or lower (198Kbps for low) video quality on the player depending on the connection speed.
· You can test your connection speed http://www.speedtest.net/ we recommend testing several times as bandwidth can fluctuate.

Q3. What recommended delivery / viewing environments would optimize learning, engagement and participation for students?
This will depend upon the technology available to our guests and the school - in the classroom (see Q3 above). We’ve provided a few scenarios:

• A single delivery device per classroom, such as a Smartboard: This is the ideal choice for teachers who have Smartboard technology in the classroom. This permits the teacher and students to view the event together in their normal environment, and also post the classroom's comments or questions in the chatroom as a team.
• An individual, independent viewing, for example one device per student: A computer room with one device per student is another excellent option with teacher supervision.
• A large audience / auditorium: An auditorium format (large group, one screen) is least optimal. The ability to participate in the chatroom would be limited/eliminated. Also, the sound and viewing of the video could be affected depending on the quality of the systems.

Q4. What is the purpose of using Twitter during the event?
Twitter gives our virtual guests the ability to ask our speakers questions or post a comment, and for IBMers to chat with them throughout the event. We will be using the Academy handle @ibmaot or you may find us using #ibmaotthink #ibmiotskirt