The Humanitarian Technology Day will discuss several humanitarian challenges and potential solutions to them using diverse engineering backgrounds for better living. This conference, organized by students for students, will bring together specialists, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organization officials from different IEEE Regions to discuss the current and emerging humanitarian issues across the globe. This event not only promotes humanitarian awareness in our local community, but it also will train students on how to build strategies for identifying humanitarian problems, and designing and implementing solutions in their region. It has the support of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) and IEEE RAS-SIGHT group.

Conference Website: http://sites.ieee.org/sb-msu-htc

Directions for Venue: https://union.msu.edu/directions

FAQs

What am I paying for?

All tickets include: Continental Breakfast + Lunch + T-Shirt

Kellogg Catering: https://catering.msu.edu

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking Options:

• Albert Avenue Parking Lot 1 in downtown East Lansing, directly behind the storefronts across Grand River Avenue from the Union. Click the link for a map and directions. When you park there, you will get a ticket out of the machine. Parking costs $1 for each half hour. This location has a parking lot attendant.

• MSU’s Ramp 6, which has access from Grand River Avenue or East Circle Drive. Visitor parking is available in designated “Pay by Plate” parking spaces, using the “Pay by Plate” kiosks. Parking in a space not designated as “Pay by Plate” parking may result in a parking violation.

What's the refund policy?

Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Registration Chair: Brendan Murphy, murph582@msu.edu

Conference Chair: Thassyo Pinto, thassyo@ieee.org

Conference Co-Chair: Monica Garcia, garci256@msu.edu