Special Issue Deadlines – August 2010
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Theory and Applications of Digital Speech Processing (2010)
by Lawrence R. Rabiner and Ronald W. Schafer, Pearson Publishers, 2010
Description from the publisher: This new text presents the basic concepts and theories of speech processing with clarity and currency, while providing hands-on computer-based laboratory experiences for students.
Election of Members-at-Large and Directors-at-Large of SPS Board of Governors
The election of Members-at-Large (term 1 January 2011 through 31 December 2013) and the new Directors-at-Large (term 1 January 2011 through 31 December 2012) of the IEEE SPS Board of Governors is now open. This year's election offers SPS members the opportunity to cast their votes via the web at https://eballot3.votenet.com/IEEE_SE. Ballots must be received at IEEE no later than 1 September 2010 in order to be counted.
Convex Optimization in Signal Processing and Communications (2010)
edited by Daniel P. Palomar and Yonina C. Eldar, Cambridge University Press, 2010
Description from the publisher: Over the past two decades there have been significant advances in the field of optimization. In particular, convex optimization has emerged as a powerful signal processing tool, and the variety of applications continues to grow rapidly. This book, written by a team of leading experts, sets out the theoretical underpinnings of the subject and provides tutorials on a wide range of convex optimization applications.
Web-Based Query Tool Available For Gathering Membership Data
SAMIEEE is a web-based ad-hoc query tool that provides volunteers with the ability to gather useful information regarding their Chapter's membership data. It is available at this link. Predefined (prewritten) queries are provided and stored in folders in the system, making it easy to run and download data without having to recreate queries that are known "common" selections for Society officers (for example, counts of members, by grade, by region; list of current members, total, or by section or region, and so on.).
Call for Proposals to Host MMSP 2012
The IEEE Technical Committee on Multimedia Signal Processing invites proposals to host the IEEE International Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing (MMSP) in 2012. 
Proposals are open to all regions, but to keep with the practice of regional rotation, preference will be given to proposals from Regions 1~7 and 9 (America and Canada).
Proposals are open to all regions, but to keep with the practice of regional rotation, preference will be given to proposals from Regions 1~7 and 9 (America and Canada).Signal Processing Magazine Ranks #1 among All IEEE Publications and in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
The IEEE Signal Processing Magazine has ranked first among all IEEE publications (125 in total) and among all publications within the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Category (245 in total) in terms of its impact factor.
Call for Nominations: Technical Committee Vice Chair and Member Positions
The Nominations and Appointments Subcommittee for each Technical Committee is currently seeking nominations for new Members, as well as the Vice Chair position for some Technical Committees. Nominations for both positions should be submitted directly to each Technical Committee’s Nominations and Appointments Subcommittee. Nominations must be received no later than 15 August 2010.
IEEE Xplore Mobile Comes Out of Beta, New Features Added
IEEE announced the launch of IEEE Xplore Mobile, which incorporates enhancements based on user feedback collected from a beta test period that began in June 2009. IEEE Xplore Mobile gives users the ability to conveniently perform searches of over two million technical documents with any mobile device connected to the Internet. To try IEEE Xplore Mobile, go to http://m.ieeexplore.ieee.org.
The new IEEE Xplore Mobile features represent upgrades from the initial beta version.
Postdoc Position at University of Victoria, Canada
Applicants are invited for one Postdoc position starting Fall 2010 in the field of wireless networks supporting multimedia applications. Successful candidate will be working in the research group of Prof. Lin Cai (please visit www.ece.uvic.ca/~cai for details), in Dept. of E&CE, University of Victoria (UVic), Canada.
