Come join the section for lunch or join virtually to learn about the ongoing efforts to bring broadband internet to remote and previously unreached places in Alaska via satellite. Our guest speaker will be Chuck Schumann, and he has been running Pacific Dataport, Inc. to bring a combination of GEO and LEO satellite services to the far north.

For lunch, the plan is to have Moose's Tooth pizza, and the cost is free to all IEEE members, so if you want to attend, please sign up so that we have a head count. Also, if you have a favorite pizza, we are taking suggestions.

"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. 

You are cordially invited to an in-person professional networking event jointly hosted by the IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) and Communication Society (ComSoc). Whether you are at the start of your career, an experienced professional in industry or academia, or an entrepreneur, this event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow IEEE members, expand your network, and stay updated on industry trends.

Complimentary food and drinks will be provided for all attendees. To help us secure our reservation, please RSVP at your earliest convenience.

We look forward to seeing you there!

This introductory workshop pertains to the study and applications of
Control Theory. Most vehicles, electronics, and devices implement
some kind of controller [microcontroller and/or Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLCs)]. In simplest terms control theory involves an
input(s) and desired output(s). For example, your car’s cruise control
allows you to set and maintain a desired speed. No prior knowledge of
control theory is needed, but some exposure to Ordinary Differential
Equations (ODE) and Linear Algebra (LA) is recommended.

We will cover the following during this lecture: 1) brief introduction to
classical and modern control theory, 2) Proportional Integral Derivative
(PID), 3) Equations of Motion (EoMs), 4) different state space
representations, 5) linearizing nonlinear systems, and 6) problem
solving.

 Westinghouse Nuclear > Energy Systems > eVinci™ Microreactor

 If someone told you that the power, noise, distortion, and area of a mixed-signal block could be reduced all at the same time, you'd probably think that this was a lie. It turns out that it is indeed possible sometimes - and this talk will present an example called the continuous-time pipeline (CTP)  ADC.  The CTP is an emerging technique that combines filtering with analog-to-digital conversion. Like a continuous-time delta-sigma modulator (CTDSM), a CTP has a "nice" input impedance that is easy to drive and has inherent anti-aliasing. However, unlike a CTDSM, a CTP does not require a high-speed feedback loop to be closed. As a result, it can achieve significantly higher bandwidth (like a Nyquist ADC). After discussing the operating principles behind the CTP, we describe the fundamental benefits of the CTP over a conventional signal chain that incorporates an anti-alias filter and a Nyquist-rate converter. We will then show design details and measurement results from a 100MHz  800MS/s CTP designed in a 65nm CMOS process. 

Monthly exec meeting

PCB and soldering workshop with line following RC cars

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.

The meeting will be on the first floor of the Belanich Engineering Center at USD. https://www.sandiego.edu/maps/ 

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 at Casa Guadalajara, which is within walking distance from the hotel.  Meet at the hotel lobby around 5:30 PM and we will walk to the restaurant.

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.

IEEE Orange County Section Executive Committee Monthly meeting - occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month.

All IEEE OC Committee/Chapter/Affinity/SIG Chair/Key Volunteers (or their proxy) are requested to attend. Other IEEE members are also welcome to attend. Please RVSP here to receive the meeting login information. Routine attendance is required to qualify for your chapter annual IEEE rebate.

To AVOID unauthorized attendance you MUST REGISTER for this event so that you can be sent the meeting link.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

11:30 AM: Networking, Pizza & Drinks

Noon -- 1 pm: Seminar

Please register on Eventbrite before 9:30 AM on Thursday, April 11 , 2024

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/868091132947?aff=oddtdtcreator

Walk-In attendance is welcomed but discouraged

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.

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.

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.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the concept of the Digital Twin emerges as a pivotal tool in reshaping the future of transportation and infrastructure management. Digital Twin, a virtual representation mirroring physical assets, offers transformative potential in optimizing operations, enhancing decision-making, and mitigating risks across various domains. This technical talk delves into the multifaceted development and applications of Digital Twin in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.

From real-time monitoring of vehicle fleets to predictive maintenance of critical infrastructure, Digital Twin empowers stakeholders with unparalleled insights into asset performance and behavior. Leveraging data analytics, machine learning, and IoT integration. Digital Twin enhances efficiency and fosters resilience against unforeseen challenges. Through industry examples and case studies, this talk navigates the complexities of Digital Twin adoption and addresses challenges and opportunities for stakeholders.

Embracing Digital Twins isn't merely about embracing technology; it's about embracing innovation, collaboration, and foresight to shape a more innovative, more connected future for transportation and infrastructure.

The IEEE Foothill conducts its ExCom/OpCom monthly hybrid meeting every second Tuesday of the month. 

You are invited to an important event – an opportunity to attend the information session & apply for the IEEE Senior Member grade elevation and network with industry experts, IEEE Members, and Seattle Section Officers.

IEEE Senior Members are not only highly regarded within our own organization, but by technological industries and companies around the world. Senior Membership is a mark of career achievement and distinction.

You’ll also need three references from qualified IEEE Senior Members, Fellows, or Honorary Members. Your nomination by this Section/Society counts as one reference when endorsed by a qualified Senior Member, Fellow, or Honorary Member.

All IEEE members who meet the qualifications below are encouraged to attend and meet with Senior Members, Fellows, and Honorary Members. Understand the application process, obtain Senior Member references by networking, and learn more about Senior Membership. Refreshments are complimentary.

Do you qualify as a Senior Member?

1)    Candidates shall be an engineer, scientist, educator, technical executive, or originator in IEEE-designated fields (Bylaw 1-104.11)

2)    Candidates shall have been in professional practice for at least ten years

3)    Candidates shall have shown “significant performance” over a period of at least five of those years in professional practice.

For all information and the application form

https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/senior-requirements.html#examples

Please bring copies of your detailed resume or CV, complete with full details and a strict timeline of dates, to the Event.

IEEE Senior Members Make a Difference!

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.

Monthly YP ExCom meeting. 

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

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

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.

Questions

How do we approach the myriad issues of every day living? Finding resolutions is easier when we ask questions. But it helps if they are the right questions.

In this presentation you will learn the types and structures of questions; the ineffectiveness of statements and certain everyday questions. You will also learn the various scenarios in which you will use them. These include goal setting, conflict resolution, disciplining others, data gathering to resolve issues. You will be given a few tools to help you ask more of the right questions.

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!

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.

IEEE Seattle YP Chair Tony Hua-Wong will be giving a presentation to the student branch at WSU Everett. Come join us for dialogue and share experiences! 

Not a real event. Created to run some experiments with vTools events and eNotice.

IEEE Alaska Executive Committee Meeting

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).

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.

• 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.

Stueckle Sky Center

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

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

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.

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/

In our Intro to CAD Workshop, you'll discover the power of digital design, learn essential CAD skills and unlock your creativity like never before. Whether you're an aspiring engineer, architect, or designer, this workshop is your ticket to starting your CAD journey and revolutionizing your approach to design. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your skillset, network with like-minded individuals, and take your creative journey to new heights. 

So, you want to be an analog circuit designer!

You’ve taken and enjoyed some courses on transistors and circuits. You’re starting to understand how they work. Now what? In this presentation, I aim to answer all the questions I had before starting my career in analog design and things I’ve learned in my first two years which I didn’t learn in school.

• What does a job in analog design entail? What is the day-to-day like? 
• How do I get a job as an analog designer? Are college internships important?
• Does it pay well? Does it have a future?
• How do I foster that love/hate relationship with Cadence? 
• What does it mean to make a robust design?
• How do I improve my design skills?

Training on vTools and OU Analytics for chapter leaders in R1-7

Abstract

Over the last few decades, we have witnessed various microsystems revolutionized fundamental and applied science. Due to their small size and low damping, these devices often exhibit significant nonlinearity, which narrows the operational range of these impressive applications. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms leading to nonlinearity in such systems is crucial for eliminating obstacles to their further development. Motivated by the need to advance current capabilities of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), our research has been focused on the implementation of intentional intrinsic nonlinearity in the design of micro resonators. We have demonstrated that harnessing nonlinearity enables the exploitation of various nonlinear phenomena, not attainable in linear settings, such as broadband resonances, dynamic instabilities, nonlinear hysteresis, and
passive targeted energy transfers.

We have developed a comprehensive analytical, numerical, and experimental methodology to consider structural nonlinearity as a main design factor, enabling to tailor mechanical resonances and achieve targeted performance. We investigated the mechanism of geometric nonlinearity in a non-prismatic microresonator and suggested strategies to tailor the various types of nonlinear resonance. Our more recent works focus on exploiting nonlinearity and multimodality simultaneously by internally coupling two or more modes through the mechanism of internal resonance. This talk will introduce various types of nonlinear phenomena realized in micro systems and discuss their unique behavioral features that can be exploited in the field of MEMS.

The past decades have witnessed rapid growth in imaging as a major form of communication between
individuals. Due to recent advances in capture, storage, delivery, and display technologies, consumers
demand improved perceptual quality while requiring reduced storage. In this context, research and
innovation in lossy image compression have steered towards methods capable of achieving high
compression ratios without compromising the perceived visual quality of images.
Subjective and objective visual quality assessment of images play a fundamental role in defining quality
as perceived by human observers. Although the field of image compression is constantly evolving
towards efficient solutions for higher visual qualities, standardized subjective visual quality assessment
protocols are still limited to those proposed in ITU-R Recommendation BT.500 and JPEG AIC standards.
Similarly, objective image quality metrics often exhibit limited correlation with subjective quality scores
across various distortion types and intensities, and little to no work has been devoted to assessing the
performance of these metrics on images with compression artifacts in the high to nearly visually lossless
quality range.
This talk discusses the effectiveness of both subjective and objective image quality assessment methods
on coding artifacts with higher visual quality. Moreover, ongoing solutions investigated in the context of
the JPEG AIC activity are presented.

IEEE SusTech is hosting talks on Sustainability topics leading up to the 2024 conference in April.

“Groundwater as a Rescue for Sustaining Agriculture with Farmer’s Decision”

with Shakeel Ahmed, Visiting Professor, Islamic University of Science and Technology, J&K, India; Former Chief Scientist, CSIR - National Geophysical Research Institute and former Team-Leader, Indo-French Centre for Groundwater Research, Hyderabad, India

Date/Time:

Tuesday, 26-March-2024, 9-10 pm US Eastern, 6-7 pm US Pacific

5:30pm social and food

6:15pm presentation starts

Getting the money and space for implementing more anechoic chambers serving various test purposes can be a difficult path. The question “Dear Test & Measurement Solution Supplier, I have a large full-vehicle EMC chamber. Could you modify it, so it can do both EMC and OTA measurements?” is increasingly asked these days. Even though the evaluation of unintended electromagnetic radiation phenomena and intended radiation performance have a lot in common, they also differ in many respects. This talk discusses the trade-off that has to be made when choosing to combine EMC and OTA in one test environment and discusses the scope of specific combinations that work better than others.

Registration isn't required, but if you do register, I'll send you a reminder before the meeting.

I'd like to keep the meeting under one hour, but I'm scheduling it for 90 minutes just in case discussion runs long.

For more information about the vTools Labs group, check out the announcement on the vTools Labs workspace on Collabratec at https://ieee-collabratec.ieee.org/app/workspaces/9057/vTools-Labs/activities . Also check out the vTools Labs group on the IEEE SA Open GitLab platform at https://opensource.ieee.org/vtoolslabs . 

The latest edition of the norm IEC-61400-24 recommends that the wind turbine’s grounding system should be interconnected to the other wind turbine’s grounding system erected in the wind park; this is in order to reduce abnormal earth potential distribution and mitigate dangerous overvoltage. A comparison between a stand-alone wind turbine (without grounding system interconnection) and a set of interconnected wind turbines (with grounding system interconnection) is presented and analyzed during this lecture. Overvoltage and overcurrent in the form of surges may be the result of electromagnetic traveling waves caused by lightning; these effects may impose additional requirements for the reliable operation of a low voltage and medium voltage grid against surges caused by lightning strikes.

Abstract: With the ever-increasing interconnection queues across all the major system operators in North America, the need for performing accurate IBR integration studies at-scale is compelling. Further, it is also evident that such studies need to be performed on high-fidelity EMT models with detailed OEM/black-box controllers integrated to obtain accurate behaviors of IBR plants during disturbances. This presentation will provide holistic overview of the entire workflow for IBR integration studies covering OPAL-RT’s unified model database that allows conversion of models from various phasor-domain tools into the EMT-domain, approaches to integrate detailed OEM/black-box controller codes into the EMT simulation, model quality tests to benchmark IBR plant models, as well as a useful scripting/automation framework to perform a range of standard tests for system impact studies including the post-processing of results. Finally, the presentation will show an example video of this workflow that includes model conversion, model quality validation leveraging an automation framework, and a demo of fault simulations on a large-scale EMT benchmark system.

Bio: Dr. Aditya Ashok is the Director of Energy Systems at OPAL-RT Corporation and is responsible for managing their R&D projects in the US as well as for collaborating with various energy sector stakeholders including national labs, universities, vendors, and utilities to pursue new research funding opportunities as well as consulting projects. Prior to joining OPAL-RT Corporation, he was a Senior Research Engineer and a Team leader in the Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings division at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, WA (Feb. 2016 – Feb. 2023). Aditya received his doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University in May 2017. His research interests include leveraging high-fidelity, real-time simulation with hardware in the loop to develop, refine, and validate resilient controls and protection algorithms for power electronics-based distributed energy resources in the grid, development of cyber-physical testbeds for smart grid studies, smart grid cybersecurity, and cyber-physical situational awareness to name a few. He is a senior member of IEEE, an active member of IEEE Power System Communications and Cybersecurity Committee (PSCCC) and a reviewer for several top-tier IEEE journals such as the IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid.

Unveiling the Genius: Exploring James Clerk Maxwell's Life and Contributions, Antenna Calibration Advancements, and Robotic Antenna Measurements

Our speakers have convened in Edinburgh from the US and the UK to share their expertise with us. 

See below for the presentation titles, abstracts, and speaker bios.  

This meeting is open to IEEE/IET members and non-members; there is no charge to attend, but you must register in advance.  Attendance is strictly limited at this historic venue.  Registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.  Register early to ensure your seat!

The organizers are grateful to the Trustees of the James Clerk Maxwell Foundation for their assistance with this meeting planning.

How do you communicate with the world when disaster strikes knocking out power, cell & internet? In this entertaining, hands-on workshop using a "Zombie Apocalypse" theme, participants will be trained by experts to learn what they need to know to obtain their FCC Amateur Radio license. Fee includes ALL examinations, ALL materials, access to radio equipment and lunch! Join us!

Workshop Features Includes:

*You will get a chance to “get on the air” before you actually test for and receive your Amateur Radio
License from the FCC.

*Licensed FCC examiners will provide their own personal radios - some costing
thousands of dollars - and guide you to try out with having to buy any gear first!

*Learn the ITU Phonetic Alphabet
*Receive free FCC Exam study materials. Take one, two or all three of the FCC exams -Technician, General, and Extra classes ( value each) & Re-take FCC exams at no additional cost
*Find out how to send email without the internet

Join us for a day of immersion in Green Energy. What is it? Why do we vitally need it today? Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, Tidal, Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Hydro, Biomass, and fusion. Find out which of these clean energy resources are flourishing. Why are investment dollars flowing into fusion? Find out how these DERs (Distributed Energy Resources) are building resiliency (able to stay powered up after storms), Energy Efficiencies (more output power at less cost) and carbon reduction and sustainable processes and a greater good for our country, nation, and world.

IEEE Orange County Section Executive Committee Monthly meeting - occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month.

All IEEE OC Committee/Chapter/Affinity/SIG Chair/Key Volunteers (or their proxy) are requested to attend. Other IEEE members are also welcome to attend. Please RVSP here to receive the meeting login information. Routine attendance is required to qualify for your chapter annual IEEE rebate.

To AVOID unauthorized attendance you MUST REGISTER for this event so that you can be sent the meeting link.

Virtual meeting.

You are encoruaged to RSVP.

Southeastern Michigan IEEE EMC Chapter technical meeting.

Meeting Food Sponsor: AE Techron

Meeting Laboratory Sponsor:   Monolithic Power Systems

Existing telecom infrastructure is inefficient and not energy scalable to future demand. The villain here is physics. Using today’s technology, universal 5G coverage for the United States alone would require a 16x increase in base stations and a 48x increase in power usage. Totaling over jumi.2T in cost, the amount of power that would need to be consumed is not feasible or sustainable. Eridan has developed an entirely new way to generate radio frequency signals at power, reducing the cost to deploy universal, high-speed wireless coverage by 10-100x. Eridan's Miracle is the world’s first switch-mode direct polar transmitter in gallium nitride. No other transmitter provides power efficiency, signal cleanliness, and spectrum agility all at the same time. Ultimately, this solution is applicable to every wireless market. In a small cell, the Miracle transmitter is twice as efficient as systems using linear power amplifiers and covers the same area at half the output power, due to the ultra-clean signals of its switched circuits. At scale, the Miracle reduces the cost of high-speed wireless coverage by up to 10x, and by up to 100x in sparse rural areas. Miracle’s frequency agility also opens the door for new spectrum allocation models, solving the artificial spectrum scarcity created by today’s rigid, frequency-fixed approach. In the near future, Miracle will also be built into a massive MIMO proof of concept system. Linear amplifiers are inefficient, and the future must be efficient. The future is fundamentally new transmitter architecture in gallium nitride, and the future is now.

Executive Committee meets to discuss San Diego IEEE activities at this monthly meeting. All IEEE members are welcome to attend. Please register. 

Free but required Registration: 

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Synopsis:

The panel discussion will explore the ground-breaking potential of generative AI in revolutionizing medical care. Generative AI holds immense promise for transforming healthcare, but ethical considerations, thorough validation, and responsible implementation are essential. Careful attention to these challenges will unlock the full potential of AI to improve diagnosis, treatment, and overall patient care. However, navigating the ethical and practical challenges will be crucial to ensure equitable, responsible, and impactful implementation for the benefit of all. This expansion includes specific examples, highlights potential benefits beyond patient care, personalized diagnosis, prevention of infectious diseases and Medical image processing. The emphasis should be collaboration and stakeholder involvement in addressing the challenges. The panellists will delve into a range of crucial questions on leveraging the predictive power of GenAI for personalized medicine, enhanced diagnostics, ethical dilemmas, mental health support, privacy-preserving practices, trust and transparency, and more.

March Richland Section ExCom meeting.

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

• 2023 closeout
• Rising Stars Conference discussion
• Officer election
• Upcoming life member conference
• forming a life member affinity group
• update from the OpCom meeting last weekend

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

Administrative Committee meeting for planning for future Technical, Professional and other events. 

Executive Committee Meeting jointly held with IEEE Students at LMU