Travel: NSF Student Travel Grant for 2023 IEEE International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB 2023)

国际生物识别联合会议（IJCB）是生物识别研究的全球领先论坛，专注于使用生理或行为特征（如指纹，面部特征，虹膜图案，语音和步态）的自动识别方法。IJCB展示了涵盖生物识别各个方面的新颖研究成果，包括传感器设计，特征提取和匹配算法，安全和隐私，生物识别技术的社会影响，多模态和多光谱生物识别，基于移动的生物识别，模板保护和密码系统，生物识别DeepFakes等。通过为研究人员和从业人员提供一个全面的平台，IJCB促进了知识交流，并促进了生物识别领域的进步。该领域的重要性延伸到数字数据取证和执法等领域，为美国竞争力的基础做出了贡献。会议的主要优势之一是高级研究人员和学生之间的密切互动。IJCB为学生的成长提供了各种途径，包括海报会议，比赛和博士联盟。这些活动为学生提供了展示自己工作的机会，与经验丰富的专业人士进行讨论，并获得对该领域的宝贵见解。为了确保有经济需要的学生能够充分参与IJCB会议，特别是参加博士生联盟等活动，这笔资金支持学生的差旅费。该联盟旨在为下一代科学家提供研究接触和培训机会。IJCB 2023博士联盟作为会议第一天特别会议的平行活动举行，包括参与学生的简短口头研究报告和与高级研究人员的指导会议。因此，参与的学生与经验丰富的研究人员建立专业关系，从研究界的高级成员那里获得宝贵的见解，获得建设性的反馈，并扩大他们的专业网络。优先考虑来自代表性不足的群体的学生，包括妇女，少数民族和残疾人，以及第一次参加会议的学生。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB) is a leading global forum for biometric research, focusing on automated identification methods using physiological or behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, voice, and gait. IJCB showcases novel research contributions covering various aspects of biometrics, including sensor design, feature extraction and matching algorithms, security and privacy, the social impact of biometric technology, multi-modal and multi-spectral biometrics, mobile-based biometrics, template protection and cryptosystems, biometric DeepFakes, and more. By providing a comprehensive platform for researchers and practitioners, IJCB facilitates the exchange of knowledge and fosters advancements in the field of biometrics. The field's significance extends to areas such as digital data forensics and law enforcement, contributing to the foundation of US competitiveness. One of the key advantages of the conference is the close interaction between senior researchers and students. IJCB offers various avenues for student growth, including poster sessions, competitions, and the Doctoral Consortium. These activities provide students with opportunities to present their work, engage in discussions with experienced professionals, and gain valuable insights into the field. To ensure that students with financial need can fully participate in the IJCB conference, particularly in activities like the Doctoral Consortium, this funding supports student travel expenses.The consortium is purposefully designed to enable research exposure and training opportunities for the next generation of scientists. The IJCB 2023 Doctoral Consortium, held as a parallel event to special sessions on the first day of the conference, includes brief oral research presentations by participating students and a mentoring session with senior researchers. Thus, participating students establish professional relationships with experienced researchers, gain valuable insights from senior members of the research community, receive constructive feedback, and expand their professional network. Preference is given to students from underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities, as well as students attending the conference for the first time.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.