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Magic Data Paper is Accepted by INTERSPEECH 2022

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Monday, July 4, 2022
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BEIJING, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Magic Data's paper 'Open Source MagicData-RAMC: A Rich Annotated Mandarin Conversational(RAMC) Speech Dataset' is accepted by INTERSPEECH 2022, the world's largest and most comprehensiveconferenceon the science and technology of spoken language processing.

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  • BEIJING, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Magic Data's paper 'Open Source MagicData-RAMC: A Rich Annotated Mandarin Conversational(RAMC) Speech Dataset' is accepted by INTERSPEECH 2022, the world's largest and most comprehensiveconferenceon the science and technology of spoken language processing.
  • Themed "Human and Humanizing Speech Technology", INTERSPEECH 2022 will take place from September 18-22 virtually and in Incheon Korea.
  • In order to further enrich the open source speech corpus and promote the development of speech language processing technology and conversational AI, this year in April, Magic Data officially released a 180-hour Chinese conversational speech dataset MagicData-RAMC on MagicHub, an open source community, developed by Magic Data.
  • The Paper introduces MagicData-RAMC dataset and research based on the dataset conducted by Magic Data, together with the Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Northwestern Polytechnic University.

Open-Source MagicData-RAMC: 180-Hour Conversational Speech Dataset in Mandarin Released

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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BEIJING, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MagicHub, an open-source community for AI, releases 180-hour conversational speech dataset in Mandarin for free, enriching the open source speech corpus and promoting the development of spoken language processing technology and conversational AI.

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  • BEIJING, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MagicHub, an open-source community for AI, releases 180-hour conversational speech dataset in Mandarin for free, enriching the open source speech corpus and promoting the development of spoken language processing technology and conversational AI.
  • There are 663 speakers in total in MagicData-RAMC, including 368 males and 295 females, 334 from the north and 329 from the south.
  • The annotation information of each conversation includes transcribed text, voice activity timestamp, speaker information, recording information, and topic information.
  • MagicHub community is an open-source data platform developed by Magic dedicating to assist AI developers in model training and to promote development of open-source ecosystem.

Award-Winning Author and Northwestern Polytechnic University Professor Ahmed Banafa Pens New Book on Quantum Computing

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Ahmed Banafa of Northwestern Polytechnic University is a globally-recognized expert in the Internet of Things, blockchain, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Ahmed Banafa of Northwestern Polytechnic University is a globally-recognized expert in the Internet of Things, blockchain, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
  • Professor Banafa said, "With quantum computing, we can solve a problem that takes 10,000 years with supercomputers in 200 seconds.
  • While it is still in its development stage, tech giants are putting in significant resources to build powerful quantum computers."
  • The book will be released in January 2022 and will be available for purchase on Amazon and other book retailers.

Renowned Professor and Author Ahmed Banafa on Recent Changes to the Bitcoin and Blockchain Landscape

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) professor Ahmed Banafa, author of Blockchain Technology and Applications, gave his thoughts recently on the Blockchain global landscape.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) professor Ahmed Banafa, author of Blockchain Technology and Applications, gave his thoughts recently on the Blockchain global landscape.
  • What do you view as the primary hurdles to more mainstream adoption of Bitcoin (or other cryptocurrencies) as a form of payment?
  • It is one of the few universities in the nation that offers such classes in a new technology like Blockchain.
  • To me, Bitcoin is "Vegas Money" don't get mad if you lose it and if you are successful, it's extra cash.

Northwestern Polytechnic University Announces New Safety Precautions Due to Delta Variant

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) announced several new safety precautions to not only keep students and staff safe but also mitigate any COVID-19 Delta variant risk to the greater Fremont and San Francisco Bay area.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) announced several new safety precautions to not only keep students and staff safe but also mitigate any COVID-19 Delta variant risk to the greater Fremont and San Francisco Bay area.
  • Cases have increased five-fold within the past two months, and the Delta variant, which is highly contagious and possibly more virulent, is now the most common variant causing new COVID-19 infections in California.
  • As a result, NPU has put in place numerous safety measures to stop the spread.
  • Founded in 1984, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) is a WASC-accreditednon-profitprivate university in Fremont, California that awards bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, engineering, technology, and management programs.

Northwestern Polytechnic University Establishes Seamless Transfer of Credits with Merritt College

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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FREMONT, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a recently enacted articulation agreement, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) has made the path to a bachelor's degree more accessible for community college students at Merritt College of Oakland, California.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a recently enacted articulation agreement, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) has made the path to a bachelor's degree more accessible for community college students at Merritt College of Oakland, California.
  • The articulation agreement with Merritt College allows for the easy transfer of credits to NPU and shortens the degree completion time for students interested in earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) or a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA).
  • Beyond the articulation agreement with Merritt College, NPU continues to develop partnerships and relationships with other educational institutions throughout California.
  • Founded in 1984, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) is a WASC-accreditednon-profitprivate university in Fremont, California that awards bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, engineering, technology, and management programs.

Northwestern Polytechnic University Launches WASC/WSCUC-Approved, Full-Length Distance Education MBA

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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Now, those students can enjoy the same MBA opportunities at NPU that were previously only available to local students who could attend classes on campus.

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  • Now, those students can enjoy the same MBA opportunities at NPU that were previously only available to local students who could attend classes on campus.
  • "NPU's WSCUC-approved distance education MBA program combines the best attributes of an online program with NPU's history of academic excellence.
  • Students outside the Bay Area and international students who once had no practical avenue of enrolling in the MBA program due to the distance to NPU's campus now have access to NPU's stellar MBA offerings.
  • Founded in 1984, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) is a WASC/WSCUC-accreditednon-profitprivate university in Silicon Valley in Northern California that awards bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, engineering, technology, and management programs.

Northwestern Polytechnic University Intensive English Program Granted Accreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) announced today that, as of December 2020, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) has granted accreditation to NPU's Intensive English Program (Program) for a five-year term.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) announced today that, as of December 2020, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) has granted accreditation to NPU's Intensive English Program (Program) for a five-year term.
  • CEA is the only specialized accreditor for postsecondary English language program accreditation recognized by the US Department of Education and conducts accreditation activities in the U.S. and internationally.
  • NPU President Peter Hsieh stated, "There are many students worldwide who are incredibly gifted and skilled but whose primary language is not English.
  • Founded in 1984, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) is a WASC-accreditednon-profitprivate university in Fremont, California that awards bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, engineering, technology, and management programs.

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) Reaffirms The Colleges of Law's Regional Accreditation for Eight More Years

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. andVENTURA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law (COL) received reaffirmed accreditation for a period of eight years from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif. andVENTURA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law (COL) received reaffirmed accreditation for a period of eight years from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
  • WSCUC is an accreditation agency for higher education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • COL is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
  • The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law is an affiliate of TCS Education System , a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact.

Northwestern Polytechnic University Granted Accreditation by WASC

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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FREMONT, Calif., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Northwestern Polytechnic University announced today that the Western Association of Schools and Colleges' Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has granted accreditation to NPU.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Northwestern Polytechnic University announced today that the Western Association of Schools and Colleges' Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has granted accreditation to NPU.
  • "Achieving WSCUC accreditation is a tremendous accomplishment for the university," said Peter Hsieh, NPU's President.
  • Regional accreditation with WSCUC subjects NPU, which has been continuously nationally accredited since 1998, to the highest and most rigorous standards of ongoing review.
  • Prominent universities with WASC accreditation include Stanford University, Pepperdine University, University of Southern California, CalTech, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Santa Clara University.