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75 meetings

Title:
Panel discussion with IEEE President Tom Coughlin and R6 Director-Elect Joseph Wei, moderator: Alan Weissberger
Date:
March 28th
5:01 PM (3.0 hours)
Location:
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA
Abstract:

IEEE President Tom Coughlin will share his goals and objectives and Joseph Wei will present how Region 6 will support Tom in achieving his goals. This will be an interactive session where Tom and Joseph will take questions and feedback from the audience on how IEEE can better serve its members in the Bay area and around the world.

Reference: https://techblog.comsoc.org/2024/02/05/ieee-presidents-priorities-and-strategic-direction-for-2024/

 

Title:
Phoenix IEEE EMC Chapter Meeting - Performing OTA Measurements in an EMC Range
Date:
March 28th
5:30 PM (2.5 hours)
Location:
Compliance Testing
Mesa, AZ
Abstract:
The IEEE EMCS Phoenix Chapter Presents Dr. Benoit Derat of Rhode Schwarz

Performing OTA Measurements in an EMC Range – A Real or False Good Idea?

Dr. Derat will be discussing the performance of  OTA measurements in an EMC range. 

Social hour and dinner provided. 

Title:
Phoenix EMBS Chapter Meet & Greet
Date:
March 28th
6:00 PM (2 hours)
Location:
Vito's Pizza and Italian Ristorante
Mesa, AZ
Abstract:

Please note a change in the date. This event will now be held on March 28 at 6:00 pm.

Apologies for the inconvenience - but hope you can still attend.

 

EMBS Phoenix Chapter Meet & Greet! The EMBS Phoenix Chapter officers are excited to finally host our first in-person meeting. We look forward to meeting our membership, an evening of networking and learning more about what our membership hopes to see in this chapter going forward.

Dinner will be served. Soda, coffea and tea are included. Drinks are available for purchase.

Plus one is most welcome.

 

Please email embs.phx@ieee.org if you have any questions.

Title:
IEEE Hawaii WIE Excom
Date:
March 28th
8:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

IEEE Hawaii WIE ExCom monthly meeting to discuss future events and initiatives.

Title:
2024 Life Member Affinity Group Town Hall Meeting - virtual
Date:
March 28th
9:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

This is a virtual town hall meeting to shape our plans for 2024.

 

Title:
WMED 2024
Date:
March 29th
7:00 AM (10 hours)
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Boise, ID
Abstract:
21st IEEE Workshop on Microelectronic and Electron Devices

Stueckle Sky Center

Boise State University
Boise, Idaho, USA
March 29, 2024

Register Now! Late Registration is Still Open!
Title:
IEEE Network Night at T-Mobile Park
Date:
March 29th
5:00 PM (2.5 hours)
Location:
1201 1st Avenue S
Seattle, WA
Abstract:

Join us for a Networking Night with the IEEE. Find out what is happening in your industry. Connect with local experts in your field. Exchange business cards. Say hello to the IEEE team. 

Title:
IEEE Alaska - Alaska Aviation Museum, Family Outing and Joint meeting with Student Branches
Date:
March 30th
3:00 PM (3 hours)
Location:
4721 Aircraft Drive
Anchorage, AK
Abstract:
  • We will be presenting our Engineer of the Year Award and our Engineering Excellence Award. 
  • We will be presenting two scholarships to two Alaskan students from UAA and UAF respectively.
  • Once we are finished with our initial meeting, we will dismiss everyone and their families to do some exploring about the museum until 5:00 p.m.
  • Members and their families are welcome and encouraged to join us.
  • UAF and UAA student members are especially encouraged to come out and meet the members.
  • There is no charge for paid up members and their family.
Title:
IEEE Tech Talk Mars Rover
Date:
April 2nd
7:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Join us for a session on the Mars Rover. What is the status of the Mars Rover? What do we expect to learn from the Rover? How are we using what we are learning from the Mars Rover to plan our trip to Mars in 2039? Find out from NASA scientists and Engineers on what break throughs they are making with the Rover.

Title:
IEEE WIE Phoenix April 2024 meeting - Technical talk on Responsible AI
Date:
April 2nd
12:00 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

 Agenda:

 Nikita Tiwari from Intel will present -Responsible AI and associated standard work.

Title:
IEEE WIE Phoenix presents: "Ethical Horizons in AI: Navigating the Landscape of Responsible Artificial Intelligence" by Nikita Tiwari, Intel
Date:
April 2nd
12:00 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Please join us for the following talk from Nikita Tiwari from Intel on Responsible AI.

Abstract: AI is currently experiencing significant popularity, marking the dawn of a new era. From autonomous driving to immersive shopping, and from enhanced video collaboration in today's hybrid world to generative AI, technology is placing a wealth of possibilities at our fingertips. Nevertheless, the utilization of AI comes with numerous vulnerabilities, resulting in substantial costs from AI accidents. These incidents range from reinforcing historical biases to making decisions that elude our interpretation. With the proliferation of AI-based solutions, understanding the rationale behind these black-box models becomes imperative. We will delve into real-world scenarios illustrating the risks of deploying AI in diverse environments. Explore how these risks can be mitigated through a range of techniques across the model development and deployment process and discern the best practices for bringing AI products to market.

Title:
Rise of Computing inside the Automotive DNA
Date:
April 2nd
4:00 PM (1.5 hours)
Abstract:

The growth of electronics within the automobile has been nothing short of phenomenal. In 2015 it accounted for 13% of the total value of the car and in 2018 it has now jumped to 20%. A large portion of that has been purely due to the rise of computing-based components, such as ADAS, ECUs, etc. New technologies such as haptic sensors, and augmented reality heads-up displays — which offer drivers alerts, safety aids, and warnings on invisible screens embedded in the windshield — have entered the vocabulary of traditional suppliers. Large navigation and entertainment display screens in the dashboard offer Web-based information and media as well as data arrays picked up from networked roads and other cars. The autonomous car will further up the ante, and soon. It will change the “living space” dimension of automotive interiors.

This talk will focus on many of what is the “under the hood” computing portions, technologies and the accompanying massive software baggage that needs to go with it. It is time we got more familiar with the computing technologies and underlying foundations that go with it.

We will introduce many terms, concepts and issues to help folks in Automotive technologies get better prepared for the future (or is fusion a better word?) world of automotive & computer tech.

Title:
Revolutionizing IoT: The Synergy of Wake-Up Radio Technologies and Energy Harvesting in Green Wireless Networks
Date:
April 2nd
5:30 PM (1.5 hours)
Location:
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA
Abstract:

 

Abstract: In this presentation, we delve into the transformative effects of cutting-edge technologies on the efficiency of wireless networks that underpin the Internet of Things (IoT), with a focus on eco-friendly wireless networks. We will unveil the latest developments in wake-up radio technologies equipped with semantic addressing, showcasing their ability to drastically reduce packet delivery times and achieve significant energy savings—by up to five orders of magnitude. Furthermore, we'll demonstrate how integrating energy harvesting techniques, such as solar and wind, with wake-up radios can lead to sustainable networked systems that rival the performance of traditional battery-powered nodes. Lastly, we'll explore the advantages of employing intelligent forwarding methods based on optimized learning algorithms. While acknowledging the noticeable costs associated with such methods, we'll also make a case for employing more cost-effective heuristic approaches derived from learning-based models.

Bio: Stefano Basagni holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas (December 2001) and a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Milano, Italy (May 1998). He received his B.Sc. degree in computer science from the University of Pisa, Italy, in 1991. He is currently a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, in Boston, MA. He is also a core faculty of Northeastern's Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things.

Dr. Basagni's current research interests concern research and implementation aspects of mobile networks and wireless communications systems, wireless sensor networking for IoT (aerial, underwater and terrestrial), definition and performance evaluation of network protocols and theoretical and practical aspects of distributed algorithms.

Dr. Basagni has published over twelve dozens of highly cited, refereed technical papers and book chapters. His h-index is currently 52. He is also co-editor of three books. Dr. Basagni served as a guest editor of multiple international ACM/IEEE, Wiley and Elsevier journals. He has been the TPC co-chair of international conferences such as ACM Dial M for Mobility (2004), Med Hoc Net (2006), IEEE SECON (2010), IEEE Globecom (AHSN Symposium, 2012), IEEE MASS (2012), IEEE WiMob 2013, IEEE ICNC (NAPE Symposium, 2015), IFIP Wireless Days 2016, ACM WUWNet (2017), IEEE ICNC (WAHS Symposium, 2018), Med Hoc Net (2018), IEEE ICNC (NAPE Symposium, 2019), IEEE DCOSS 2021, ACM WUWNet 2022, IFIP WONS 2023, and IEEE PIMRC 2023. He was the general co-chair of IEEE SECON 2019 and of ACM WiNTECH 2020.

Dr. Basagni serves as a member of the editorial board, the organizing committee and of the technical program committee of ACM and IEEE journals and international conferences. He is a distinguished scientist of the ACM, a senior member of the IEEE, a member of ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) and of CUR (Council for Undergraduate Education).

Title:
Northwest Energy Systems Symposium (NWESS) 2024 - Making a Resilient Northwest Grid
Date:
April 3rd
7:15 AM (2 days)
Location:
1315 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA
Cost:
Admission fee may apply
Abstract:

The theme of the NWESS 2024 conference is “Making a Resilient Northwest Grid”. 

NWESS 2024 is a 2 day symposium that focuses on a wide range of topics and provides information on how to best address some of the most pressing energy issues facing our region.

The symposium is an industry driven conference; the topics are suggested and voted on by the Industry. The symposium is a combination of presentations and discussions.

Key Note Speakers to open the conference 

  • Mike Haynes, Assistant General Manager, Seattle City Light - Waiting for the Green Light

Topics to be presented at NWESS 2024 include:

  • Day Ahead Markets (Compare and Contrasting)
  • How Markets Impact Reliability
  • Energy Storage Development
  • Pacific Northwest Resource Adequacy
  • Virtual Power Plants
  • Maps and DER Hosting Capacity
  • A 25 MW Substation Battery Installation
  • Substation Security Designs
  • Protection & Control of Inverter Dominated Systems
  • Transmission Line Dynamic Line Ratings – Development, Operation & Use

NWESS  is sponsored by the electric energy industry in the Pacific Northwest, the IEEE and the Electrical Energy program at the University of Washington.

University of Washington, Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Bonneville Power Administration

Electric Power Systems Inc

Snohomish County PUD

Puget Sound Energy

Seattle City Light

Peninsula Light

Tacoma Power

Title:
IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Work/Life Balance & Stress Management
Date:
April 3rd
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.  45% of American college students claimed to undergo "more than average stress" while 33% of students reported "average stress."  Stress influences our mood, affects our relationships and inhibits our success.  In this webinar, we'll discuss how stress impacts our lives (including beneficial ways) and steps we can take to reduce and even prevent stress.  
Title:
Overview of Demonstration Project Aimed at Harnessing Renewable Energy on Remote Islands
Date:
April 3rd
2:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Okinawa Prefecture is located at the southernmost tip of the Japanese archipelago, comprising a vast expanse of sea spanning 1,000 kilometers east to west and 400 kilometers north to south, consisting of approximately 160 islands of various sizes. Among these, there are 37 inhabited islands where 1.46 million people reside.

Okinawa Electric Power Company (OEPC) is a vertically integrated electric utility company engaged in all generation, transmissions, and distribution. The OEPC supplies electricity to all inhabited islands in Okinawa Prefecture. The prefecture has 11 independent power systems, and due to the small scale of the island grids other than the main island of Okinawa, diesel power generation serves as the primary source.

The OEPC has been forward-thinking in integrating solar and wind from the perspectives of climate change countermeasures and fuel cost reduction on the islands. However, on small grids, the widespread integration of intermittent renewable resources such as solar and wind power can pose technical challenges regarding energy balance, subsequently affecting grid frequency. To cope with this, the company has focused on developing battery control technology to stabilize grid frequency by mitigating solar and wind power fluctuations.

Moreover, as renewable energy increases, diesel units face operational challenges, with decreased output levels reducing negative headroom and necessitating corrective action through suppressing renewable energy output. As a substitute for diesel units, while maintaining grid support capability, OEPC has developed a motor-driven generator powered by renewable-charged batteries, known as an MG set. The MG set comprises generators, AC induction motors, and batteries, addressing the negative headroom issue. Additionally, the MG set allows for battery charging during periods of excess electric supply, particularly when operating in regenerative charging mode. In 2020, on Hateruma Island, all diesel generators were provisionally stopped, and this grid, alongside wind power, MG sets, and batteries, achieved a 100% renewable energy supply for around ten continuous days.

This webinar showcases two demonstration projects: 1) a Grid stabilization project with advanced battery controls on Miyako Island and 2) a 100% renewable energy supply project using the MG set on Hateruma Island.

Title:
Foothill Consultant Network
Date:
April 3rd
6:30 PM (2 hours)
Abstract:

Monthly Consultants Network Meeting

Title:
Industry Mentorship Night
Date:
April 3rd
6:30 PM (2 hours)
Location:
North Creek Event Center
Bothell, WA
Abstract:

We are excited to announce there is going to be a networking event called the Industry Mentorship Night on April 3rd which will start at 6:30 pm in the North Creek Event Center. We are collaborating with Career Services and ASME. This event provides a great opportunity to connect with alumni, professors, industry people, and fellow students. Employers emphasize on hiring people based on who they know despite of their credentials. Having more industry connections will help improve your chances in getting hired for internships and jobs after graduation. This event is open to all majors. Enjoy some food and enjoy fun playing some games at the event!

Title:
The Origins of Silicon Valley: Lessons for Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Technology Hubs
Date:
April 4th
8:30 AM (2 hours)
Location:
Medical Sciences Building
Toronto, ON
Abstract:

Silicon Valley is commonly acknowledged as the tech capital of the world.  How did Silicon Valley come into being, and what can we learn?  The story goes back to local Hams trying to break RCA's tube patents, Stanford "angel" investors, the sinking of the Titanic, WW II and radar, and the SF Bay Area infrastructure that developed – these factors pretty much determined that the semiconductor and IC industries would be located in the Santa Clara Valley, and that the Valley would remain the world’s innovation center as new technologies emerge, and be the model for innovation worldwide.

This talk will give an exciting and colorful history of development and innovation that began in Palo Alto in 1909.  You'll meet some of the colorful characters – Cyril Elwell, Lee De Forest, Bill Eitel, Charles Litton, Fred Terman, David Packard, Bill Hewlett, Bill Shockley and others – who came to define our worldwide electronics industries through their inventions and process development.  You'll understand some of the novel management approaches that have become the hallmarks of its tech startups.  Many of these attributes can be found in other technology hubs; however, the SF Bay Area has five generations of experience, as well as a "critical mass" of talent, making it difficult for others to catch up.  In this talk, the key attributes will be illustrated and analyzed, for consideration by other tech hubs, and for entrepreneurs interested in creating their own start-ups or understanding them.

Title:
IEEE Hawaii April ExCom
Date:
April 4th
9:30 PM (1 hour)
Location:
Holmes Hall 244
Honolulu, HI
Abstract:

Monthly ExCom meeting. All Section members welcome.

Dinner will be provided for per person. Please give cash to Matt Sahara on the day of. Students do not need to bring payment.

Title:
Systems Engineering in Wi-Fi Hardware Platforms
Date:
April 5th
12:00 PM (1 hour)
Location:
VEC
Long Beach, CA
Abstract:

The 802.11 standards have significantly evolved with the widespread adoption of wireless communication. These standards have advanced to the 802.11ac/ax/be specifications, introducing numerous challenges in both hardware and software aspects. The development of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) mesh extender devices that comply with these standards encompasses a variety of design challenges. In this turn, systems engineers assume a vital role in ensuring the precise production of hardware by accurately defining radio frequency (RF) performance metrics. They also orchestrate the most suitable software configurations as the linchpin between the hardware and software teams.
The incorporation of the 6GHz frequency band and the allowance of Standard Power on this band for Wi-Fi usage introduces fresh challenges that necessitate meticulous consideration and resolution, both in the design phase and in adherence to regulatory standards set by authorities such as the Federal Communications Commission and Central Européenne. This presentation will delve into the significant role of systems engineering in the Wi-Fi mesh extender hardware design, examine the processes required for regulatory compliance and RF performance assessment, offering insights via real-world examples, and provide a balanced perspective on the challenges and solutions encountered in systems engineering for Wi-Fi mesh extenders, integrating technical complexity with regulatory requirements.

Title:
Snohomish County PUD Microgrid Tour
Date:
April 5th
12:00 PM (0 minute)
Location:
915 N BROADWAY
EVERETT, WA
Abstract:

WSU Everett Student Branch will be going on a tour to the Snohomish County PUD Microgrid. 

Title:
Caffeinate&Connect: IEEE Young Professionals Networking Hour
Date:
April 6th
10:00 AM (1 hour)
Location:
Saranac Commons
Spokane, WA
Abstract:

Join us for an inspiring morning of professional growth and networking at our "Connect & Caffeinate: IEEE Young Professionals Networking Hour." Whether you're an early-career engineer, a student, or an industry enthusiast, this event provides an ideal platform to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange insights, and stay informed about upcoming IEEE events. Over freshly brewed coffee, we'll discuss exciting opportunities, share ideas, and build valuable networks.

As an added bonus, at the end of the hour, our Young Professionals officers will be hosting their meeting. All attendees are welcome to listen in, learn more about our initiatives, and even get involved in shaping the future of our community.

We look forward to seeing you there as we caffeinate, connect, and collaborate to boost your professional journey!

 

Sponsored by Black Label Brewing Company

Title:
Enhancing Electricity Grid Resilience against Extreme Weather Conditions
Date:
April 8th
5:30 PM (1 hour)
Location:
Lamden Hall
San Diego, CA
Cost:
Admission fee may apply
Abstract:

Monday, April 8, 2024

IEEE Consultants’ Network of San Diego

San Diego IEEE Women in Engineering

San Diego IEEE Power Electronics Society

San Diego IEEE Power & Energy Society

San Diego IEEE Industry Applications Society

IEEE Student Chapter at SDSU
(generously hosting the event)

 

Enhancing Electricity Grid Resilience against
Extreme Weather Conditions

 

Saeed Manshadi, PhD

 

 

This presentation addresses the urgent need to enhance power grid resilience in the face of increasing wildfire threats, exacerbated by climate change and other factors. It explores innovative strategies and technologies for mitigating the impact of natural disasters on power systems, ensuring the continuity of electricity supply to customers and critical infrastructure. The presentation delves into the challenges of modeling and incorporating risk in grid operations and proposes solutions through wildfire risk-aware planning and robust optimization for long-term planning. It highlights the significance of de-energizing power lines in high-risk conditions and the potential of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to meet demand growth while minimizing wildfire risks.

Title:
IEEE PES SEATTLE EXCOM MEETING
Date:
April 8th
8:00 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

EXCOM Meeting

Title:
IEEE Hawaii YP April ExCom
Date:
April 8th
8:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Monthly YP ExCom meeting. 

Title:
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Sensors: The Next Frontier
Date:
April 9th
7:00 PM (2 hours)
Location:
567 Yosemite Dr
Milpitas, CA
Abstract:

This event will be available live at SEMI, as well as over Zoom. Get to SEMI by 6:30pm to network – and enjoy great pizza and refreshments! All attendees MUST register using the Eventbrite form (see link).

Human-Machine Interface (HMI) sensing technology has played a critical role in the forms of mechanical switches and rubber keypads used in health care, consumer electronics, and the automotive industry. However, the clumsy “push buttons” used for many years have been gradually replaced with seamless buttons such as on the steering wheel of electrical vehicles (EVs) as well as the touchscreens used in most smartphones. These smartphones and many EVs thus have the beautiful sleek design of a complete panel, or what is called a “smart surface.” As such, seamless buttons and touch surfaces which adopt a gapless design are now an important part of our daily life.

This talk will focus on new force-sensing technology that is transforming the user experience with machines. Included will be a discussion of their basic mechanisms, benefits, and use cases, and a comparison of these to the mechanical buttons and capacitive sensors used in earlier devices. Why force-based sensor solutions are the next leap in sensing technology will be explained, including how they are advancing industrial design in a wide range of applications. There will also be a detailed discussion of how Qorvo’s HMI sensing technology is fabricated mainly on a proprietary MEMS process, and how it can attach under either a touch surface or a capacitive touch display, or as the side button of a smartphone or smartwatch. This technology is able to detect a user’s input at multiple levels through virtually any material, shape, and thickness.

Title:
IEEE-USA Congressional Visits Day (CVD) - In-Person Event
Date:
April 10th
5:00 AM (2 days)
Location:
2001 L Street, NW
Washington, DC
Abstract:

IEEE-USA’s Congressional Visits Day (CVD) is an annual event that brings engineers, scientists, mathematicians, researchers, educators, and technology executives to Washington to raise visibility of and support for engineering and technology. IEEE-USA's CVD will be held in-person in 2024, with all meetings coordinated by Soapbox Consulting.

This premier event is open to all IEEE members in the United States, especially those who support federal STEM research. The program consists of a series of briefings and meetings, culminating with a full day of visits with your Congressional delegates.

Visit https://ieeeusa.org/public-policy/cvd/ for more details and to register.

Title:
Artificial Intelligence Generated Content for RF Sensing
Date:
April 10th
11:30 AM (2.5 hours)
Location:
Building Q
San Diego, CA
Abstract:

Abstract:  The performance of deep learning (DL) empowered wireless communications, networking, and sensing depends on the availability of sufficient high-quality radio frequency (RF) data, which is more difficult and expensive to collect than other types. To overcome this obstacle, we propose several AIGC approaches to generate synthetic RF data labeled with specified human activities for multiple wireless sensing platforms, such as WiFi, RFID, mmWave radar, including a conditional Recurrent Generative Adversarial Network (R-GAN) approach and diffusion model based approaches. The high quality of the generated RF data is validated by metrics of Structural Similarity Index (SSIM) and Frechet Inception Distance (FID), as well as representative downstream tasks of human activity recognition (HAR), where the model trained with sufficient synthesized data outperforms the model trained by real data.

Bio: Shiwen Mao (S'99-M'04-SM'09-F'19) is a Professor and Earle C. Williams Eminent Scholar, and Director of the Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center at Auburn University. Dr. Mao's research interest includes wireless networks, multimedia communications, and smart grid. He is the editor-in-chief of IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking.  He received the IEEE ComSoc MMTC Outstanding Researcher Award in 2023, the 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award for Auburn, the IEEE ComSoc TC-CSR Distinguished Technical Achievement Award in 2019, the Auburn University Creative Research & Scholarship Award in 2018, the NSF CAREER Award in 2010, and several service awards from IEEE ComSoc. He is a co-recipient of several best journal and conference paper awards from the IEEE.

Title:
Post Quantum Internet
Date:
April 10th
12:00 PM (2 hours)
Abstract:

 

Prof. Shlomi Dolev, Executive Director of the BGU-Negev Hi-Tech Faculty Startup Accelerator, will present on Post Quantum Internet.

The need for a post-quantum Internet is emerging, and this is a great opportunity to re-examine the legacy of public key infrastructure. There is a need for perspective on the evolution of cryptography over the years, including the perfect information-theoretical secure schemes and the computationally secure schemes, in particular. There is also a need to examine the evolving Internet infrastructure to identify efficient design and secure cryptographic schemes over the existing Internet infrastructure. A combination of overlay security, blockchain, and Merkle trees with Lamport’s signatures offers just such an easily implementable post-quantum Internet over the existing Internet. The talk will cover recent research that resulted in start-ups creation initiatives, including Secret Double Octopus, SecretSkyDB, SodsBC.

Title:
IEEExSDSC: Understanding Server Hacking
Date:
April 10th
5:00 PM (1.5 hours)
Location:
Jacobs Hall
San Diego, CA
Abstract:

We will be showcasing how the Supercomputing club got hacked last year and what caused it, how we found out and how we ran damage mitigation and debugging when we were hacked!

Title:
IEEE Boston Tech Conference and Expo 2024
Date:
April 12th
5:00 AM (9 hours)
Location:
100 Boardman Street
Boston , MA
Abstract:

Join us for the IEEE Boston Tech Conference and Expo. Find out the latest trends in artificial intelligence, AI, ML, Machine Learning, Space Exploration Lunar Landing Artemis, fusion, RF, Microgrids and Utilities, Health and Electronics and Smart Cities Boston.

Title:
Scientific Entrepreneurship: Taking Labs results to market. Understanding the process, Assessing Markets and Securing Funding
Date:
April 12th
12:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Unlock the potential of scientific entrepreneurship with Senior IEEE member Marc Perron as he bridges the gap between academia research and industry. In this succinct 30-minute presentation, Marc delves into the essentials of navigating the technology transfer and deep tech entrepreneurship landscape, comprising three key components:

Process: Understand and sidestep common obstacles hindering technology transfer success. Marc provides actionable strategies to navigate through these challenges effectively.

Assessing Market Viability: Gain insights into evaluating the market potential of your ideas. Marc equips you with discerning methodologies to determine the feasibility and success of your business projects in real-world scenarios

Securing Funding: Explore the critical connection between research innovation and funding business opportunities. Marc illuminates pathways to secure essential financial support for your endeavors.

Concluding the presentation is a 15-minute Q&A session, offering a platform to clarify concepts and glean additional insights into the reality of creating a business from technologies coming from a R&D lab. By the end of this session, attendees will be well-prepared to consider scientific entrepreneurship as a viable alternative to traditional career paths, armed with more knowledge and confidence to embark on their entrepreneurial journey successfully.

Title:
IEEE Region 6 Southwest Area Spring Meeting, 2024
Date:
April 13th
8:30 AM (6.5 hours)
Location:
TBD
San Diego, CA
Abstract:

You are invited to join the Region 6 Southwest area meeting at the University of San Diego Campus.  Meeting includes training and discussions for IEEE section and student leaders across the Southwest Area with networking time to be provided throughout Saturday.

For those needing to stay overnight, we have currently no reserved block.  However, USD has an arrangement with the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego Old Town.  This is about a mile from the university.  The discount code can be found at:
https://www.sandiego.edu/finance/torero-travel-and-expense/hotels.php

Please register below so we have an accurate headcount for planning!  The Region will sponsor sending one delegate from each section, but if your section wants to send more you can do so at cost to the section.

We are planning a dinner on Friday night for folks who will be arriving in town early, details to follow.

Title:
Computer History Museum Field Trip
Date:
April 13th
9:00 AM (7 hours)
Location:
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA
Abstract:

Embark on an exciting journey to explore the technology that shaped our world at the Computer History Museum! Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Computer History Museum features tons of exhibits showcasing the experience the sights and sounds of classic computing, try your hand at coding, and discover why computer history is more than 2,000 years old. 

Date: Saturday, April 13th.

Meetup Location (If Carpooling from CSUEB): Parking Lot F at 9:00AM

Title:
Girls Make STEM with Heart - IEEE STEM event for middle school girls
Date:
April 13th
10:00 AM (4.5 hours)
Location:
Isbell Middle School - Harvard Blvd. Entrance
Santa Paula, CA
Abstract:

Girls in grades 5 to 8 will become scientists and engineers for a day. They will explore how science, technology, engineering and math can help sustain our planet. 

Students can choose from workshops on chemistry, circuits, gravity, programming, solar energy, or sound.

This event is organized by the IEEE Buenaventura Section, with the gracious hospitality of Isbell Middle School in Santa Paula. The event is supported by women and men in STEM professions.

Event is free of charge, but capacity is limited. Lunch will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE

  • Registration is required.
  • Doors open at 9:30 AM.
  • Parents are welcome to join the workshops after 2:00 PM to see what their daughters have learned.
  • Parking: The main parking lot and event entrance is on the 400 block of Harvard Blvd.
  • Questions? Contact stem2024@ieee-bv.org
Title:
IEEE SusTech 2024 - Technologies for Sustainability Conference
Date:
April 14th
8:00 AM (4 days)
Location:
University Place Hotel & Conference Center
Portland
Abstract:

11th IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability
Portland, OR — April 14-17, 2024
http://ieee.org/sustech

SusTech 2024 is pleased to announce the preliminary conference program.

The 11th IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech 2024) will take place in person at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center from April 14-17, 2024.

Registration is open – Early rates end March 30.
See the SusTech 2024 Registration page for details on fees and options.

See the SusTech 2024 Program for details. Four day program with workshop, poster contest, receptions, dinner, technical presentations, keynotes and plenary talks and panels.

SusTech is designed to explore technical development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the future generations. The conference brings together scientists, engineers, technologists and scholars from disparate disciplines to conduct a dialogue on environmental issues and collaborate on ideas to develop and utilize innovative tools and intelligent systems to address them. Attendees will explore emerging relevant technologies, latest tools, and proactive solutions to take their sustainability programs to the next level.

Why Attend?

  • Participate in an extensive, vibrant, and innovative technical program
  • Prominent experts will be giving keynotes, plenary presentations and invited talks
  • Exchange information, share experiences and network with attendees actively involved in the fields
  • Gain visibility and recognition for your sustainability work, projects and ideas
  • Find new resources and potential partners or investors
SusTech 2024 features:

Four day program with workshop, poster contest, receptions, dinner, technical presentations, keynotes and plenary talks and panels.

  • Student Poster Contest (virtual)

Undergraduate and graduate students submitted abstracts and will present their posters for judging and prizes, April 14, 3:00-6:00 pm.

  • Networking Social

Join attendees in a networking social on Sunday April 14th, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

  • Conference Dinner, Tuesday April 16, 6:30-8:00 pm, ( reservation at registration)
  • Technical Paper Sessions

Over 65 paper presentations in 18 sessions in the IEEE SusTech 2024 Thematic areas (see Call for Papers).

  • Sustainability Forum, Wednesday April 17, featuring distinguished speakers and panels (with CEU/PDH)
Plenary and Keynote Speakers
  • IEEE Climate Change Update, Maike Luiken, Wei-Jen Lee, IEEE SusTech Initiative; David Durocher, IEEE HTB
  • Solar Trends, Wei-Jen Lee, University of Texas at Arlington
  • ReCell: Working to Advance Battery Recycling, Eva Allen, Applied Materials Department, Argonne National Laboratory
  • A Vision for Mid-Century Sustainable Urban Transportation, Tyler Folsom, University of Washington Bothell
  • Electrification is a key strategy for decarbonizing all sectors of the U.S. economy, Hellen Chen, Research Analyst in the Industry Program, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
  • Energy Efficiency of Computing is Key Requirement for Sustainability – Tina Kaarsberg, US DOE
  • Efficient, Cost-Effective Polymeric Materials Design for Clean Energy and Biomedical Technologies via Biomass Valorization, Shudipto Konika Dishari, Ross McCollum Associate Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Panels
  • Ethics, Energy and Environment, organized by Gopal Tadepalli, IEEE SSIT
  • Agriculture, organized by Wendy Simons from the Oregon Department of Energy.
  • Novel Technologies for Sustainable Ocean Energy Generation, organized by Bill Wilson, IEEE OES
  • Promising Heat Pump Developments: Perspectives from the Pacific Northwest
    Join us for a panel discussion featuring industry experts tasked with deploying heat pumps in the Pacific Northwest. Panelists will be sharing current opportunities and challenges that they are facing. This is a great opportunity to hear updates on how technology and policy developments may offer solutions for heat pump incentive programs.

Hosted/moderated by Stephanie Kruse, P.E., a Facilities Engineer from the Oregon Department of Energy.

 

SusTech 2024 Sponsors

Diamond Patron


 

 

Title:
Integrated Imaging and Vision Techniques for Industrial Inspection
Date:
April 15th
2:00 PM (0 minute)
Abstract:

This lecture presents a detailed focus on the use of machine vision techniques in industrial inspection applications. The lecture will provide insights on a range of inspection tasks, drawn from their cutting-edge work in academia and industry, covering practical issues of vision system integration for real-world applications.

Advanced machine vision systems may incorporate multiple imaging and/or vision modalities to provide robust solutions to complex situations and problems in industrial applications. A diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical, biomedical, semiconductor, and food/beverage, and manufacturing, etc., have benefited from recent advances in multi-modal inspection technologies. This lecture highlights both the advances in technologies and vision system integration for practical applications. The advances provide an insight into recent progresses and developments of imaging and vision techniques for varied industrial inspection tasks while the applications present the state-of-the-art of imaging and vision system integration, implementation, and optimization.

Topics and features:

  • Presents a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art hardware and software tools for machine vision, and the evolution of algorithms for industrial inspection
  • Includes in-depth descriptions of advanced inspection methodologies and machine vision technologies for specific needs
  • Discusses the latest developments and future trends in imaging and vision techniques for industrial inspection tasks
  • Provides a focus on imaging and vision system integration, implementation, and optimization
  • Describes the pitfalls and barriers to developing successful inspection systems for smooth and efficient manufacturing process

Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and engineering practice, this lecture will attract graduate students interested in imaging, machine vision, and industrial inspection. The lecture also provides an excellent reference for researchers seeking to develop innovative solutions to tackle practical challenges, and for professional engineers who will benefit from the coverage of applications at both system and component level.

Title:
Leveraging IEEE Young Professionals for Climate Change Action
Date:
April 15th
6:30 PM (1.5 hours)
Location:
University Place Hotel 310 SW Lincoln St
Portland
Abstract:

 

 

 

Climate change presents one of the most pressing challenges of our time, demanding concerted efforts from individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. In this context, harnessing the potential of young professionals is crucial for driving innovative solutions and catalyzing meaningful change.

Recognizing the significance of engaging young professionals in the fight against climate change, the IEEE Young Professionals program has emerged as a key player in fostering a sustainable future. The aim of the panel forum at the SusTech 2024 Conference is to highlight the pivotal role of IEEE Young Professionals in the realm of climate change, exploring their current contributions and outlining strategies for more proactive engagement.

This event would be of value to:

  • Graduate and undergraduate students, members of the IEEE Young Professionals community from diverse technical backgrounds, including engineering, computer science, environmental science, and related fields, would find value in participating. This audience brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the discussion.
  • Professionals working in industries related to energy, technology, sustainability, and environmental management can contribute their practical insights and experiences to the forum. Their expertise enriches the dialogue and provides real-world perspectives on implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Scholars and researchers specializing in climate science, renewable energy, sustainable development, and related fields can offer valuable insights into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices. Their research findings can inform discussions and inspire collaborative efforts.
  • Representatives from government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and advocacy groups involved in climate policy and environmental advocacy can provide insights into the policy landscape, regulatory frameworks, and advocacy strategies relevant to sustainable climate solutions.
Title:
April Richland ExCom Meeting
Date:
April 16th
5:45 PM (1.8 hours)
Location:
1435 George Washington Way
Richland, WA
Abstract:

April Richland Section ExCom meeting.

Pizza will be available at 5:45PM with business starting at 6PM.

Please join us at Round Table Pizza at 1435 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352

Title:
IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: "You have your first job. Now, how do you start your career?"
Date:
April 17th
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:

"You have your first job. Now, how do you start your career?"

In this presentation you will define what career growth looks like for you, how to build key skills and knowledge, understand the importance of networking and goal setting, identify challenges and learn tips for overcoming them. 

Title:
A Call to Action: Uniting Tech Innovators, Policy Leaders & Businesses to Safeguard Digital Privacy
Date:
April 17th
5:30 PM (1.5 hours)
Abstract:

The presentation discusses the challenges in achieving digital privacy and the important role of technologists and policymakers while encouraging engagement from individuals and businesses.

When talking about the complexity and the importance of digital privacy, there is currently a balancing act between privacy rights and technological advancements. As technologies in digital privacy, like encryption techniques, continue to evolve, it will be essential for policymakers, businesses, and individuals to work together ensuring that personal data is protected, and privacy rights are upheld in the digital age.  In building trust, collaboration among technologists, policymakers and businesses must effectively address digital privacy challenges and protect consumer rights.

To help bridge the digital privacy and communication gap between technologists and policymakers, as well as building trust among the public at large and businesses, this presentation will also include discussion on the IEEE Digital Privacy Model.  The model is intended not to provide a prescription and implementation of solutions but serves as a vehicle for productive discussion on covering the broad and dynamic aspects of digital privacy issues.

To learn more about the work and how you can get involved with IEEE Digital Privacy Initiative and/or to keep apprised of future events such as the Reframing Privacy in the Digital World workshop, please visit:  https://digitalprivacy.ieee.org 

Title:
Distinguished Lecture: EDS Event: More-than-Moore miniaturisation with graphene and cubic silicon carbide
Date:
April 17th
5:30 PM (1.5 hours)
Location:
Benson Memorial Center
Santa Clara, CA
Abstract:

The Electron Devices Society Santa Clara Valley/San Francisco joint Chapter is hosting Prof. Francesca Iacopi. The title of the lecture is ‘More-than-Moore miniaturisation with graphene and cubic silicon carbide’

When/Where: 17th Apr, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Hybrid event (Venue: Parlor B, Benson Memorial Center, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053)

(Benson Center is our student center and off-campus parking is a viable option, though not as safe as on-campus with a parking pass. We can arrange for free 2-hour parking for attendees. The parking permits can be picked up at the venue after they have parked their cars in the visitor lot.) 

Campus map can be found here: https://www.scu.edu/map/

Note: To attend in person and obtain a free parking permit, MUST RSVP before 4/14/2024 5PMIf you face an issue with vtools registration send an email to hiuyung.wong at ieee.org to get the zoom link and indicate whether you are an IEEE member, IEEE EDS member, IEEE Student memberContact: hiuyung.wong at ieee.org
Speaker: Prof. Francesca Iacopi Abstract:

It is well known that harnessing graphene’s properties on a silicon platform could deliver a broad range of novel miniaturized andreconfigurable functionalities. It is less known that some key functionalities for MEMS/NEMS, nano-optics and metasurfaces can be uniquely unlocked by the combination of graphene and silicon carbide [1, 2, 3].
Over the last decade, we have developed an epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide on silicon technology that inherently delivers both capabilities. This platform allows to fabricate any complex graphene flat or 3D nanopattern in a site – selective fashion, ie without etching of the graphene, at the wafer -scale and with sufficient adhesion for integration [1, 4].
We will review the learnings from the development of this technology and some of its most promising applications. We show that the sheet resistance of epitaxial graphene on 3C-SiC on silicon is comparable to that of epitaxial graphene on SiC wafers, despite substantially smaller grains. We also indicate that the control of the graphene interfaces, particularly when integrated, can be a more important factor than achieving large grain sizes [4]. In addition, we show that well- engineered defects in graphene are preferable to defect -free graphene for most electrochemical applications. Promising examples of application of this technology in the More- than – Moore domain include integrated energy storage [5], MIR sensing and detection [6], and sensors for electro-encephalography [7, 8] for brain-computer interfaces [9]..

[1] B.Cunning et al, Nanotechnology 25 (32), 325301, 2014 [2] E.Romero et al., Physical Review Applied 13 (4), 044007, 2020 [3] P.Rufangura e
al, Journal of Physics: Materials 3 (3), 032005, 2020 [4] D.Katzmarek et al, Nanotechnology 34 (40), 405302, 2023 [4] A.Pradeepkumar et al, ACS
Applied Nano Materials 3 (1), 830-841, 2019 [5] M.Amjadipour, D.Su and F.Iacopi, Batteries & Supercaps 3 (7), 587-595, 2020 [6] P.Rufangura et
al, Nanomaterials 11 (9), 2339, 2021 [7] S.Faisal et al, Journal of Neural Engineering 18 (6), 066035, 2021 [8] S.Faisal et al, ACS Appl. Nano
Mater. 6 (7), 5440-5447, 2023 [9] F.Iacopi and CT Lin, Progress in Biomedical Eng. 4 (4), 043002, 2022.

Speaker Bio:

Professor Francesca Iacopi is an IEEE Fellow with over 20 years’ industrial and academic research expertise in semiconductor technologies, with 160 peer-reviewed publications and 10 granted US patents, spanning interconnects, CMOS devices and packaging. Her research focuses on the translation of basic scientific advances in nanomaterials and novel device concepts into implementable integrated technologies. She is known for her seminal work on the integration of porous dielectrics in on-chip interconnects, and for
the invention of the alloy -mediated epitaxial graphene platform on SiC/Si pseudo-substrates. She was recipient of an MRS Gold Graduate Student Award (2003), an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2012), a Global Innovation Award in Washington DC (2014) and was listed among the most innovative engineers by Engineers Australia (2018). Francesca is an IEEE EDS Distinguished Lecturer and serves regularly in technical and strategic committees for IEEE and the Materials Research Society.
She is an Elected Member to the IEEE EDS Board of Governors (2021, 2024) and serves in the Editorial Advisory Board for ACS Applied Nanomaterials, and the IEEE The Institute magazine. She is also the inaugural Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Trans. on Materials for Electron Devices (IEEE T-MAT). She leads the Integrated Nanosystems Lab, in the Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney. She is a Chief Investigator of the CoE in Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS), funded by the Australian Research Council.

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Title:
LoRa Radio - Inexpensive long range and low data rate link application development
Date:
April 17th
6:00 PM (3 hours)
Location:
500 El Camnino Real
Santa Clara, CA
Abstract:

Learn about the basics of LoRa (Long Range) and LORAWAN communication systems and applications. Talk includes a live demo of LORA systems.

 

 

Title:
Metallization of glass core and through-glass vias
Date:
April 18th
9:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:

As glass is gaining a lot of attention and momentum as a state of the art semiconductor packaging technology, industry is looking to complete the supply chain to enable this promising technology. Several advances have been made in the field of metallizing glass core through vias, and in today’s presentation, we will discuss several options and MKS’ take on delivering a manufacturable solution. We will discuss options for seed layer deposition and highlight the MKS wet metallization technique that allows us to directly plate on glass. We will also go over several options for electrolytic plating of the bulk copper conductor for the through glass vias.

Title:
Exploratorium After Dark Field Trip
Date:
April 18th
6:00 PM (3 hours)
Location:
Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St
San Francisco, CA
Abstract:

IEEE Pioneer Branch will be hosting a social field trip to the SF Exploratorium! With tons of hands-on exhibits, club members will get the chance to interact with science and have fun like never before! Must be an IEEE member and 18+ to participate. 

Title:
2024 Spring Membership Elevation Meeting
Date:
April 20th
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Location:
473 N Rosemead Blvd
Pasadena, CA
Abstract:

2024 Spring Membership Elevation Project on 4-20-2024

The virtual meeting will start at 11:00 a.m. and ends by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on April 20, 2024 followed by a Drive Thru Grab and Go host by Metro LA Section at Stonefire Grill in Pasadena CA (Stonefire Grill, 473 N Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107). The participants can do their Drive Thru after they complete their assignments as requested by Dr. Huang, the Section Membership Chair.

RSVP: Please email the following by 4/15/2024

Eremita Miranda at eremitam@outlook.com

Dr. Shouhua Huang at shouhua.huang@jpl.nasa.gov

Those who are interested in this project, please send an email with your CV, membership number, and a brief about your 5-year significant performance to: shouhua.huang@jpl.nasa.gov  and eremitam@outlook.com.  You will receive more information on this event including the Drive Thru Grab and Go lunch from the Event Chair. (eremitam@outlook.com)

This is addressed to three groups:

  1. to those who want to be elevated to the IEEE senior member (SM) level and are ready to fill the application. If you do, please send an email to Dr. Huang with your resume, your membership number, and a brief about your 5-year significant performance / achievements in IEEE designated fields.  He is the Metro Section Membership Elevation Chair (shouhua.huang@jpl.nasa.gov ) cc the Event Chair: eremitam@outlook.com
  2. The other Group is addressed to those members that are already senior members. They want to contribute to the profession as a reference to applicants. Please send Dr. Huang an email with your membership number if you want to be a reference. Please cc the Event Chair: eremitam@outlook.com
  3. The other Group are typically YPs seeking help for them to plan ahead to qualify for the Senior membership as early as possible in their careers and want to learn as much as possible from qualified /experienced engineers

Metro LA Section Elevation Committee, led by Dr. Huang, the Metro LA Membership Elevation Chair, is making a great effort to help members apply for Senior membership. To qualify, the applicant must have been in the IEEE-designated profession fields for 10 years or longer. Senior member is the highest honor a member can apply for. The next step is Fellow grade; to be nominated for a Fellow, the nominator must be a senior member or a Fellow.  The member has to be a senior member at least 3 years.

The grade of Fellow recognizes unusual distinction in the profession and shall be conferred only by invitation of the Board of Directors upon a person of outstanding and extraordinary qualifications and experience in IEEE-designated fields, and who has made important individual contributions to the profession. The nomination process is very time consuming; however, the section nomination chair, Ms. Eremita Miranda (eremitam@outlook.com) is willing to spend the time to help members achieve the Fellow grade. She requires that the candidate must have contributed to the section as a high performer officer.  For more information on the fellow program, please go to: www.ieee.org/fellow.

Title:
Advances in Holographic-Type Communications
Date:
April 22nd
12:00 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Dive into the exciting world of holographic-type communications with Prof. Filip De Turck, an expert in network management and holographic-type technologies. This talk will explore the evolution of video streaming and the shift towards network softwarization, highlighting volumetric media's potential through practical examples. With his extensive background and over 750 publications, Prof. De Turck will address the challenges and opportunities in this field, aiming to inspire collaborative research. Join us for insights into the next-gen communication technologies.

 

Abstract:

This talk will give an overview of video streaming technologies over telecommunication networks while also taking the important evolution towards network softwarizaton into account.

The importance and the opportunities provided by volumetric media delivery will be outlined by means of several examples.

The most appropriate approach for volumetric media delivery and the various challenges and techniques will be highlighted next.

Finally, an overview of research challenges and opportunities will be presented to stimulate further collaborative research.

 

Short bio:

Dr. Filip De Turck is a professor at the Department of Information Technology (Intec) of Ghent University and Imec, Belgium, with expertise in communication software, network resource management, adaptive multimedia service delivery, and next-generation video delivery platforms. In this research area, he is involved in and successfully completed many research projects with industry and academia, served as Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Network Operations and Management (CNOM), former chair of the Future Internet Cluster of the European Commission, is on the TPC of many international network and service management conferences and workshops and serves in the Editorial Board of several network and service management journals. Prof. Filip De Turck regularly organizes international workshops on the above-mentioned topics, served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM), and steering committee member of the IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS), the IFIP/IEEE Integrated Network Management (IM) Symposium, the IEEE Conference on Network Softwarization (IEEE NetSoft) and the IFIP/IEEE Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM). He also served as chair of the IEEE SDN Initiative Conference Committee, which coordinates initiative IEEE events and conferences on Softwarized Networks. Prof. Filip De Turck was named a Fellow of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) for outstanding technical contributions to network resource management and adaptive service delivery and serves as a ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer. He is currently (co-)author of over 750 publications. He received the IEEE ComSoc Dan Stokesberry Award 2021 for particularly distinguished technical contributions to the growth of the network operations and service management field.

At the time of the meeting, join us at https://simnet.zoom.us/j/98358057643?pwd=MjloQnBONWdtR1BiZVMwNU9DLzBPZz09

Title:
Twin talks: Navigating Ethnocentric Bias using Human-Computer Interaction and Discovering the Nuances of Music with Machine Learning
Date:
April 22nd
6:00 PM (2.5 hours)
Location:
SEMI
Milpitas, CA
Cost:
Admission fee may apply
Abstract:

Synopsis:

The first talk investigates the challenges faced by refugee populations globally, emphasizing ethnocentric biases. Focusing on Syrian refugees and contrasting media coverage of the Ukrainian crisis, the talk describes how to leverage empirical research in human-computer interaction (HCI). The key goal of the project that will be discussed is to assess bias among Ukrainian and Syrian refugees using eye-tracking technology to study participants' decision-making and analyze pupil size data. The talk will investigate whether biases observed in media portrayal of refugees can be detected through HCI research.

The second talk presents insights into understanding music using machine learning to analyze and categorize various aspects of music. The talk will explore how music is digitally represented using features analogous to building a fingerprint for each song. The presentation then explores various dimensionality reduction techniques for music feature analysis. The speakers present a novel approach using representation learning in lower dimensions to evaluate the efficacy of mel-spectrogram features in capturing music characteristics across diverse languages. By visualizing the features in transformed spaces, the speakers explain how insights can be gained into fine-grained attributes like vocalist timbre, gender, language, and industry prominence. Spectral and non-spectral algorithms, including PCA, t-SNE, and UMAP, are employed to analyze music datasets. The speakers’ findings demonstrate UMAP's superior performance in discerning subtle musical nuances. The research paper that the speakers co-authored on a similar topic won the best paper award at the 10th ICMC, a Springer conference in 2024. The audience will discover how machines are learning the language of music, opening doors for new music exploration and analysis tools.

Title:
IEEE CN Smart Cities Copenhagen
Date:
April 23rd
7:00 AM (2 hours)
Abstract:

Join us for a session on Smart Cities Copenhagen. Find out why Copenhagen is one of the top Smart Cities on the planet. Smart water, smart mobility, smart medicine, and Smart Buildings.

 

Title:
Unleashing Your Brilliance: Strategies to Become a Standout Candidate
Date:
April 23rd
12:00 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Session topics:

  • Creating value for yourself in an interview so you can land the position and money you deserve
  • How to ask for a raise by building your case and turbo charging your resume while you’re at it
  • How to methodically pursue a new position, in addition to applying to job postings
  • Internal recruiters versus outside recruiters – everything you ever wanted to know about a recruiter but was afraid to ask
  • The art of references (conduct reference checks for yourself or have somebody do it for you)

Material to be provided:

  • Interview Preparation
  • Resume expander

 

Title:
MOVE Tech Talk - Apr 2024 - Exploiting Learning and Sparcity for Joint Radar Communications
Date:
April 23rd
5:00 PM (1.5 hours)
Abstract:

Recent interest in joint radar-communications (JRC) has led to the design of novel signal processing techniques to recover information from an overlaid radar-communications signal as well as transmit a common signal for both systems. In this talk, we focus on two important tools for the design and signal processing of JRC systems: learning and sparsity. The interest in learning-based JRC is driven largely by the need to solve difficult nonconvex optimization problems inherent in a JRC design as well as to address the highly dynamic channel environments. Toward fully realizing the coexistence/co-design of both radar and communications, the optimization of resources for both sensing and wireless communications modalities is crucial. But the optimization-based approaches suffer from high computational complexity and their performance strongly relies on factors such as perfect channel conditions, specific constraints, and mobility. In this context, learning techniques provide robust performance at an upfront training cost. We discuss applying learning to various JRC aspects including channel estimation, antenna selection, resource allocation, and wideband beamforming. The second half of the talk focuses on exploiting sparsity in a general spectral coexistence scenario, wherein the channels and transmit signals of both radar and communications systems are unknown at the receiver. In this dual-blind deconvolution (DBD) problem, a common receiver admits a multi-carrier wireless communications signal that is overlaid with the radar signal reflected off multiple targets. The communications and radar channels are represented by continuous-valued range-time and Doppler velocities of multiple transmission paths and multiple targets. We exploit the sparsity of both channels to solve the highly ill-posed DBD problem by casting it into a sum of multivariate atomic norms (SoMAN) minimization. Toward the end of the talk, we focus on highlighting emerging JRC scenarios, particularly at mm-Wave and THz frequencies, vehicular applications, distributed radar-communications networks, intelligent surfaces, and aerial channels.

Title:
Bridging the Gap Between Deep Learning Theory and Practice
Date:
April 23rd
5:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Despite the widespread proliferation of neural networks, the mechanisms through which they operate so successfully are not well understood.  In this talk, we will first explore empirical and theoretical investigations into neural network training and generalization and what they can tell us about why deep learning works.  Then, we will examine a recent line of work on algorithm learning.  While neural networks typically excel at pattern matching tasks, we consider whether neural networks can learn algorithms that scale to problem instances orders of magnitude larger than those seen during training.

Title:
Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show
Date:
April 24th
10:00 AM (7 hours)
Location:
Del Mar Fair Grounds
Del Mar, CA
Abstract:

The annual Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show will be held at the Del Mar Fair and Exposition Center. 

The IEEE Consultants' Network of San Diego and the San Diego IEEE Section will both be hosting booths.  The San Diego chapter of IEEE Women in Engineering will be joining us as well.

A  number of IEEE members will be presenting on a variety of topics at the show.  Check out the schedule of speakers for interesting topics.

Come to the show and stop by the IEEE booth's to visit when you are there.  Register for the show today.

Title:
Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show
Date:
April 25th
10:00 AM (5 hours)
Location:
Del Mar Fair Grounds
Del Mar, CA
Abstract:

The annual Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show will be held at the Del Mar Fair and Exposition Center. 

The IEEE Consultants' Network of San Diego and the San Diego IEEE Section will both be hosting booths.  The San Diego chapter of IEEE Women in Engineering will be joining us as well.

A  number of IEEE members will be presenting on a variety of topics at the show.  Check out the schedule of speakers for interesting topics.

Come to the show and stop by the IEEE booth's to visit when you are there.  Register for the show today.

Title:
IEEE Hawaii WIE Excom
Date:
April 25th
8:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

IEEE Hawaii WIE ExCom monthly meeting to discuss future events and initiatives.

Title:
IEEE SSIT Lecture: Self-Driving Cars: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Date:
April 30th
10:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Prof Mary (Missy) Cummings (Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC) at George Mason University, USA) will present "Self-Driving Cars: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly" at 6pm (UTC+1) / 1pm EDT on 30 April '24. Click here to convert to your local time

IEEE UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter and SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT are cooperating with a number of IEEE OUs including: New Jersey Coast Section SIGHT; New Jersey Coast IM/Computer Joint Chapter;  IEEE Region 1; IEEE Region 2;  Vancouver Section Jt. Chapter,TEM14/PC26/E25/SIT30; North Jersey Section SSIT Chapter; Susquehanna Section Computer Chapter; Southeast Michigan Section  Vehicular Technology Chapter; Phoenix Section Computer Chapter; UK and Ireland Computational Intelligence Chapter; UK and Ireland Computer Society Chapter, UK and Ireland Vehicular Technology Chapter and UK and Ireland Oceanic Engineering Chapter to organise this SSIT Lecture as a joint Webinar on 30 April '24. 

Registration

IEEE and SSIT Members as well as non-IEEE Members are invited to Register and participate. 
IEEE Members should include their IEEE Membership Number when registering.

Access to online Meeting

Registered participants will be provided with the link prior to the event.

Guest Lecture Focus
Self-driving cars have been a dream from almost the time the automobile was invented. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), this dream has seemingly become reality with driverless commercial operations already taking place in a handful of cities around the world. However, the recent tragic accident involving a pedestrian and a Cruise self-driving car, as well as a number of high-profile Tesla crashes, raise the possibility that such 
systems may not actually be as capable as envisioned, and questions have arisen about their safety both nationally and internationally. Given these concerns, it is important to step back and analyze both the actual safety records of these vehicles and just why AI is struggling to operate safely under all conditions in autonomous vehicles.

This lecture will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of AI in self-driving cars, as well as in all safety-critical applications, and lay out a roadmap for safe integration of these technologies on public roadways.

Title:
IEEE Build-Up Substrate Symposium (BUSS)
Date:
May 2nd
8:30 AM (2 days)
Location:
SEMI World Headquarters
Milpitas, CA
Cost:
Admission fee may apply
Abstract:

BUSS’24 is a two-day, in-person event — May 2-3, 2024 at SEMI Hdqtrs, Silicon Valley, CA USA  Visit www.ieee-buss.org

We are living in the era of heterogenous integration driven by fast, efficient and big data computing resources at our fingertips. The mega-monolithic silicon chip is a thing of the past, replaced with 3D heterogenous integration of chiplets onto a platform made of an organic build-up substrate. Volume manufacturers of build-up substrates are entirely based in Asia, leaving a desert in the US. Volume build-up substrates used by major IDMs are manufactured in Asian countries including Taiwan, Japan and China.
However, there are multiple activities starting up in the US, and this is why a gathering of the US players is important. This symposium is geared for all those involved in the supply chain of build-up substrates in the US, as well as users. As the US Congress debates H.R. 3249, the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates (PCBS) Act, this Symposium is an opportunity for all build-up substrate players to meet, network and cohesively work with funding agencies who will be invited to this symposium to focus on onshoring build-up substrate production and utilization.

Title:
Hybrid Free Workshop: Energy and Climate Technologies for the Arctic
Date:
May 2nd
7:00 PM (3 days)
Location:
4800 Spenard Road
Anchorage, AK
Abstract:

Join us for a fascinating event right in the heart of one of the planet’s areas most affected by the effects of climate change: Alaska! You will learn about climate change induced impacts, indigenous experience, state of the art local research programs, remote sensing, land and oceanic field studies, and new and developing technologies for transitioning energy systems. You will debate with your colleagues ways to prioritize technology development to address challenges caused by the changing Arctic ecosystem. You will become part of a growing expert community dedicated to building IEEE technology roadmaps to return our planet to sustainability.

Check-in Thursday, May 2. Meetings Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. Check-out Sunday, May 5.

The Lakefront Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage Alaska

IEEE has secured a block of rooms at The Lakefront Anchorage Hotel . To book your room, please use this IEEE Room Block Link . The room block extends from check-in on Wednesday 5/1 to check-out on Monday 5/6, at a rate of 9 per night. Additional nights can be requested at the same rate. Credit card information will be requested but no payment applied until you check out.

The hotel is located at 4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, Alaska. Free airport shuttle is provided by the hotel. Meals and snacks on Thursday evening, Friday morning and lunch, Saturday all day, and Sunday breakfast are provided by IEEE. Friday evening is free time for you to explore the area, with free hotel shuttles available to take you to dinner downtown Anchorage.

Registration is open until April 21, or, for in-person attendance, until all slots fill-up (maximum: 30 participants). Don’t delay registering to secure your spot! You may participate in-person or remotely each day as needed to fit your schedule. Please fill out the registrations form(s) below according to your choice(s). For example, you may register in person for one day and remotely for another day, or in-person for the entire workshop, or remotely for the entire workshop:

Title:
IEEE Hawaii May ExCom
Date:
May 2nd
9:30 PM (1 hour)
Location:
Holmes Hall 244
Honolulu, HI
Abstract:

Monthly ExCom meeting. All Section members welcome.

Dinner will be provided for per person. Please give cash to Matt Sahara on the day of. Students do not need to bring payment.

Title:
IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: ChatGPT in the Workplace
Date:
May 8th
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Discover How Chat GPT Can Transform Your Job Search!

Did you know that only 24% of Americans harness the power of Chat GPT? Surprisingly, this tool is most popular among the 18-24 age group. However, many users disengage within just 7 minutes of interaction.

In 2024, leveraging Chat GPT for your job search holds incredible potential. Elizabeth's presentation offers innovative strategies to maximize this tool's effectiveness in your quest for employment. Join us to explore expert tips, unconventional methods, and tailored prompts that will revolutionize your approach to job hunting.

Title:
Region 6, Southern Area Meeting
Date:
May 11th
9:00 AM (5 hours)
Location:
18021 Cowan Dr.
Irvine, CA
Abstract:

This is a great chance to meet other section and chapter officers!

There will be two separate meetings, with some joint sessions

   Section Officers, Starts at 9:00 AM

   Student Branch Officers, Starts at 10:30 AM

SEE THE PRELIMINARY AGENDA BELOW

 

Title:
IEEE PES SEATTLE EXCOM MEETING
Date:
May 13th
8:00 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

EXCOM Meeting

Title:
IEEE Hawaii YP May ExCom
Date:
May 13th
8:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Monthly YP ExCom meeting. 

Title:
The Battle Against Global Counterfeiting Continues
Date:
May 14th
7:00 PM (2 hours)
Location:
567 Yosemite Dr
Milpitas, CA
Abstract:

This event will be available live at SEMI, as well as over Zoom. Get to SEMI by 6:30pm to network – and enjoy great pizza and refreshments! All attendees MUST register using the Eventbrite form (see link).

Counterfeiters are more active than ever, making products that are clever imitations that consumers cannot easily discern from the real thing. Estimated at .5 trillion annually and approximately 3% of world trade, it is the largest criminal enterprise in the world. American consumers tend to purchase the highest share of counterfeit goods at around 60-80% of all counterfeit goods sold. Counterfeits go way beyond consumer end-products to include components used in the automotive, electronics, aerospace, and defense industries.

In this talk, CNSV member Rosemary Coates will detail how counterfeiters have attained this huge foothold in the world market, as well as how Amazon and Chinese retailers such as Alibaba, Taobao, JD, and others are aggressively tracking and eliminating counterfeits on their platforms through new technologies such as invisible pigments, QR codes, photo mapping, and RFID. She will also discuss why industrial products and electronic components are harder to track, and the ties that counterfeiting enterprises have with terrorist organizations, international arms dealers, and drug cartels. With billions of dollars to be made through counterfeiting, the problem is expected to continue its daunting growth.

 

Title:
SMART Power Flow Controllers - A Necessity for Future Power Grid
Date:
May 20th
12:00 PM (1 hour)
Location:
Courtyard Room
San Francisco, CA
Abstract:

Power flow control techniques have been practiced, from using inductors, capacitors, transformers and load tap changers in the earlier days of electrical engineering to power electronics-based solutions in recent years. Even though the costs and complexities of the available solutions vary widely, the basic underlying theory of power flow control is still the same as it has always been. The question is which solution one should employ. The answer depends on knowing what the true need is. The power industry’s pressing need for the most economical ways to transfer bulk power along a desired path may be met by building new transmission lines, which is a long and costly process. Alternately, it may be quicker and cheaper to utilize the existing transmission lines more efficiently. The key is to identify the underutilized transmission lines and harness their dormant capacities to increase the power flows to the lines’ thermal limits using the most cost-effective and time-tested solutions.

Two reference books are as follows.

  1. Introduction to FACTS Controllers: Theory, Modeling, and Applications (ISBN: 978-0-470-47875-2), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009
  2. Power Flow Control Solutions for a Modern Grid using SMART Power Flow Controllers (ISBN: 978-1-119-82435-0), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022.
Title:
IEEE-USA Webinar: Building Financial Strength From The Start
Date:
May 22nd
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Kyle will present financial planning concepts to help you manage your money and build a strong financial foundation. Kyle will cover simple ways to manage debt, understand your personal cash flow, and will share ways to protect your income streams, your family, and your assets. In addition, he’ll cover savings and investment concepts that are relevant for you, regardless of which life stage you are in.

 

 

Title:
IEEE Hawaii WIE Excom - May
Date:
May 30th
8:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

IEEE Hawaii WIE ExCom monthly meeting to discuss future events and initiatives.

Title:
26th New Frontiers in Computing (NFIC '24) - A Half-day seminar at Stanford University
Date:
May 31st
4:00 PM (5.5 hours)
Location:
David Packard Electrical Engineering Building
Stanford, CA
Cost:
Admission fee may apply
Abstract:

The seminar will feature invited talks on the theme, "Can Machines Be Good? Navigating the Ethics of Generative AI"

Synopsis:

Generative AI is changing our world, but this capacity also means that we must think about its ethical ramifications. The alleged “existential threat” posed by AI that some experts cautioned raises the question of whether machines can be good. The half-day seminar aims to foster a discussion on resolving societal issues emanating from the use of Generative AI. The talks by experts will delve into the moral minefield, including fake content, fairness, and the possibility of job displacement.

Come engage in a stimulating conversation about how to minimize the possible hazards associated with generative AI while maximizing its potential benefits. We'll look at approaches and solutions for creating and implementing this technology ethically.

Title:
IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Leadership EQ (Emotional Intelligence)
Date:
June 5th
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Emotional Intelligence is one of the human power skills that is more in demand today than ever.  Leaders that excel at EQ are going to be the ones most sought after and indispensable in organizations.  In this talk we will

    • Build a clear understanding of the Emotional Intelligence Model
    • Help you to understand your responses and how your mindset and emotions have an impact

 

Title:
IEEE Hawaii June ExCom
Date:
June 7th
9:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Monthly ExCom meeting. All Section members welcome.

IEEE Hawaii ExCom
Hosted by WebEx Hawaii Section

Title:
IEEE PES SEATTLE EXCOM MEETING
Date:
June 10th
8:00 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

EXCOM Meeting

Title:
IEEE Hawaii YP June ExCom
Date:
June 10th
8:30 PM (1 hour)
Abstract:

Monthly YP ExCom meeting. 

Title:
Axion: Machine Learning Storage at Netflix
Date:
June 11th
7:00 PM (2 hours)
Location:
567 Yosemite Dr
Milpitas, CA
Abstract:

This event will be available live at SEMI, as well as over Zoom. Get to SEMI by 6:30pm to network – and enjoy great pizza and refreshments! All attendees MUST register using the Eventbrite form (see link).

Netflix’s journey in enhancing its machine learning capabilities led to the creation of Axion, a revolutionary fact store that is designed to optimize the quality and accessibility of data for machine learning algorithms. This talk will delve into the evolution of Axion, highlighting its critical role in advancing Netflix’s recommendation systems. It will also explore the challenges faced in managing and utilizing large-scale data, and how Axion’s innovative architecture addresses these challenges.

You will gain insights into the technical intricacies of Axion, including its four main components: (1) the fact-logging client, (2) ETL (extract, transform, load), (3) the query client, and (4) the data quality infrastructure. You will learn about the unique approaches employed by Axion for data logging, transformation, and querying that ensure efficient and reliable data access for its sophisticated machine learning architecture.

Title:
IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: R&D Tax Credits
Date:
June 26th
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Abstract:

The IRS’ definition of R&D and industry’s definition of R&D differ. A large majority of R&D performed in the US is done in the private sector, rather than done by universities and the work that qualifies for R&D Tax Credits is much broader (and more lucrative) than you would think. The program that pays for this R&D work is the Research Tax Credit, which is administered by the IRS. This presentation, R&D Tax Credits for Engineers and Scientists, is a high level basic primer that will teach you what type of R&D work that you already do qualifies for the credit and the general steps required to present your work successfully to the IRS. 

75 meetings. Generated Friday, March 29 2024, at 7:07:41 AM. All times America/Los_Angeles