In this issue 118, we highlight:

• AMALIA, the first large language model (LLM) specifically designed for the Portuguese language, is a groundbreaking project that enhances natural language understanding and processing in Portuguese, setting a new milestone in AI research for Lusophone countries.
• Congratulations to João Pedro and André Souza for receiving the Best Paper Award at the Resilient Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM) 2024 conference.
• Emmanuel Zambrini Cruzeiro, Christine De Mol, Serge Massar, and Stefano Pironio recently published an innovative study that introduces quantum-inspired machine-learning algorithms.
• Congratulations to André Clérigo who won the IEEE Outstanding MSc Thesis Award from the Portugal Section. His thesis on innovative applications of AI in robotics stood out for its originality and impact.
• Pedro Teixeira and Rui Lopes have joined the editorial team of the IEEE Education Chapter Newsletter. Their expertise will contribute significantly to the publication's quality and outreach.
• The MODAS project, presented by Manfred Niehus, leverages Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology to monitor ocean environments in real-time. This innovative approach provides valuable insights into marine ecosystems and enhances oceanographic research.
• PhD Testimonials: Celebrate the achievements of our latest PhD graduates – Beatriz Oliveira, Mohsen Barzegar, and Prashanth Baskaran – as they share their journeys and aspirations.

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