Join us for some icy fun at Soldiers Park Outdoor Ice rink. Anyone can come from any skill level or even they don't have their own blades; we will provide them. Bring your friends, children or anybody who is interested, but please register online for us to tally who coming. We will meet at the track to rent our skates if you don't have any. I will be waiting there with a name tag as the Young Professional Chair. More information will be provided below. Email me if you have any questions. I hope to see you there. https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-trails-recreation-facilities/outdoor-ice-rinks 244 E Soldiers Field Drive SW, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

The annual Science Talk and Movie Night is back for 2025, and if you have interests in science, engineering, special effects, and/or modeling, then you may find this event particularly exciting! We will be hosting a science and engineering talk by Stephen J. Murphy, Ph.D., the director of Mayo Clinic's Genome Analysis Core, that will be followed by a screening of National Geographic's Blink. This event is organized through collaboration with three local organizations (Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Mayo Clinic IEEE Biomedical Engineering and Medicine, and the Mayo Clinic Graduate School) and is open to all in our community with no cost to the attendees. Event details are delineated below: Please fill out this RSVP form to attend this event, and feel free to reach out with any questions. Abstract: 350 million people live with an undiagnosed disease worldwide. Genome sequencing can provide answers for 40% of the People Living With Undiagnosed Disease (PLWUD) but around 60% still don’t receive a diagnosis. The purpose of the Undiagnosed Hackathon is trying to find new ways and collaborations to solve the undiagnosed diseases that can’t be solved today. In this unique event multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, scientists, developers, AI specialists and brilliant minds will work together to tackle the most difficult diseases. The 2025 Undiagnosed Hackathon was hosted by Mayo Clinic. https://wilhelmfoundation.org/undiagnosed-hackathon https://undiagnosedhackathon.org/information Blink When three of their four children are diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disease that leads to severe visual impairment, the Pelletier family’s world changes forever. In the face of this life-altering news, Edith Lemay, Sébastien Pelletier and their children set out on a trip around the world to experience all its beauty while they still can. As they fill their memories with breathtaking destinations and once-in-a-lifetime encounters, the family’s love, resilience and unshakeable sense of wonder ensure that their uncertain future does not define their present. https://films.nationalgeographic.com/blink A map of where to park, and map of where to enter the building are found at the end of this form. Speaker(s): Stephen J. Murphy, Ph.D., Agenda: When: Monday, December 15th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 6:00-6:30 PM: Food and introductions 6:30-7:30 PM: Science/engineering talk from Christian Hanson 7:30-8:30 PM: Movie screening Room: Mann Hall, Bldg: Medical Sciences Building, 300 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55902, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/519979

1:30 PM TUES, DECEMBER 16, 2025 ALL MEMBERS OF THE IEEE WMS LMAG ARE INVITED FOR A SOCIAL LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY THE IEEE WMS LIFE MEMBER AFFINITY GROUP Luncheon The luncheon begins at 1:30 pm. We have a private dining room reserved that will accommodate 12 Life Members (no guests). Their menu for our luncheon includes appetizers, soups, salads, tacos, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, a variety of sides (e.g., onion rings), and, of course, non-alcoholic drinks, all paid for by our WMS. Alcoholic drinks including beer, wine, and cocktails are available but members will be expected to pay for their own. Please join us for conversation, a good time, and a fun filled precursor for the upcoming holidays. RSVP REQUESTED: RSVP to Larry Postema (WMS LMAG Chair) at [email protected] (616-306-0040). Include your cell or home phone number. RSVPs will be accepted until 10 AM on the day of the luncheon (Tuesday, Dec 16) or until the event is full. Attendance is limited, so please RSVP early. EVENT CONTACTS For questions, contact: Larry Postema, WMS LMAG Chair, at [email protected] or Mike Bird, WMS LMAG Secretary, at [email protected] Gravity Taphouse Grille, 3210 Deposit Dr NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49546

Dear IEEE members, Let's have a IEEE Xmas Party You and your guests are very kindly invited for a luncheon on December 20, 2025 from 11:30-2:00pm at Indian restaurant, Raj Palace, at 37116 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152. https://share.google/FEIPOQOfZXaEGrqGG This event is being jointly organized by IEEE SEM and IEEE LAG. It is identified as a IEEE Student Global Mentoring Initiative (GMI) in-person event. IEEE students will be encouraged to attend. The registration and lunch for all the attendees and students is free. Please register on vTools. The registration is free. However in order to have a headcount, please RSVP by December 13, 2025. The program will include - - Welcome by IEEE SEM Chair, Sharan Kalwani - A brief talk by Tomy Sebastian - IEEE Foundation Director - Meet and greet IEEE Fellows - Meet and greet special guests - A very brief Xmas singing program - A cake cutting You are also welcome in the participation of the entertainment program if you so like. Please come prepared. Please register for your guests also to have a proper headcount. Regards, Dr. Harpreet Singh IEEE SEM Life Affinity Group Chair Speaker(s): Sharan, Tomy Agenda: - Welcome by IEEE SEM Chair, Sharan Kalwani - A brief talk by Tomy Sebastian - IEEE Foundation Director - Meet and greet IEEE Fellows - Meet and greet special guests - A very brief Xmas singing program - A cake cutting 37116 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, Michigan, United States, 48152

January 2026 Ex-Com Meeting @ Byblos Agenda: Agenda to follow 1050 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43615

In-person Event: Room 218, New Brighton Community Center, 6:00 – 8pm AI & Emerging Trends Topic: Cognitive RF Systems: Real-time Learning in Dynamic RF Environments Registration is requested to help in ordering sufficient pizza/beverages 6:05 Registration, Pizza Served (TC Officers) 6:25 Welcome and Updates (John Berkner) 6:30 Guest Speaker: Cognitive RF Systems: Real-time Learning in Dynamic RF Environments (Dr. Karen Haigh) Radio frequency (RF) environments are growing more congested, contested, and complex, impacting everything from national defense to medical devices. This presentation explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming RF systems to adapt in real time to dynamic conditions, novel emitters, and unpredictable interference. By embedding techniques like situation assessment, decision-making, and machine learning directly into RF workflows, we create smarter, faster, and more resilient systems. In this talk, I will describe how Cognitive Radio, Cognitive Radar, and Cognitive Electronic Warfare share a common AI foundation, and why this matters across domains. From tactical missions to civilian infrastructure, including RF interference in critical medical systems, the stakes are high and the need for intelligent adaptation is urgent. The talk will highlight: - - Where and how AI functions within RF systems - Strategies for real-time, in-mission learning and adaptation - Evaluation methods for systems that learn on the fly - Cross-sector relevance, from military systems to civilian settings This presentation draws from the book Cognitive Electronic Warfare: An Artificial Intelligence Approach and aims to inspire engineers, researchers, and decision-makers across defense, healthcare, and communications to rethink what’s possible when RF meets AI. 7:30 Networking (Members, Guests) 7:50 Adjourn Speaker(s): Karen Haigh Agenda: 6:05 Registration, Pizza Served (TC Officers) 6:25 Welcome and Updates (John Berkner) 6:30 Guest Speaker: Cognitive RF Systems: Real-time Learning in Dynamic RF Environments (Dr. Karen Haigh) 7:30 Networking (Members, Guests) 7:50 Adjourn Room: 218, Bldg: New Brighton Community Center, 803 Old Highway 8 NW , New Brighton, Minnesota, United States, 55112