Empowering students with skills and knowledge Prof. Dr. Attiya Baqai receives Arduino TinyML Kits from Edge Impulse

Prof. Dr. Attiya Baqai, a dedicated researcher and Embedded Machine Learning curriculum designer at the Department of Electronic Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, has successfully secured a coveted spot in the Edge Impulse University Program for 2023.
Edge Impulse is a company based in San Jose, California USA. It offers the latest in machine learning tooling, enabling all enterprises to build smarter edge products to bring more AI products to market faster, and helps enterprise teams rapidly develop industry-specific solutions in weeks instead of years.
This remarkable achievement highlights Dr. Baqai’s exceptional contribution to the development of a compelling curriculum proposal that aligns seamlessly with the cutting-edge world of Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML), says a university communication.
Prof. Baqai’s proposal exemplifies innovation and promises to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the era of embedded machine learning.
As part of this prestigious acceptance into the program, Edge Impulse, and Arduino have generously provided Prof. Baqai with ten TinyML kits. These kits will be used for experiences and the course, enriching their learning experiences, and enabling hands-on exploration of the fascinating world of Edge Machine Learning. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Edge Impulse and Arduino for their commitment to education and innovation, says the communication.
In terms of the kit distribution in contrast to last year’s “first-come, first-served” criteria, this year’s selection process was significantly different and was as follows:
The selection process was not open to schools that had previously received kits.
Each school was awarded one bundle of kits.
Kits were allocated based on a meticulous evaluation of specific factors, including the demonstrated need, the quality of the provided course information, and the proposed curriculum’s effective utilization of Edge Impulse.
Dr. Baqai made persistent efforts to secure the kits once more this year, ultimately leading to her successful selection in the program. Prof. Dr. Attiya Baqai’s achievement is a testament to her dedication and an exciting milestone for the Department of Electronic Engineering at Mehran University. This curriculum will undoubtedly propel the department and its students to the forefront of the evolving field of embedded machine learning.
We express our enthusiastic anticipation as we look forward to the seamless integration of this curriculum into the academic offerings at Mehran University, further solidifying its position as a leader in electronic engineering education.
‘Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Attiya Baqai on this remarkable achievement and our sincere gratitude to Edge Impulse and Arduino for their continued support in advancing the frontiers of education and technology. Together, we are shaping the future of Tiny Machine Learning.’