Events for May 12, 2026

A gentle introduction to the Agile Philosophy Agile is a software development methodology to build a software incrementally using short iterations, so that the development is aligned with the changing business needs. This simple tutorial uses appropriate examples to help you understand agile development in a general and quick way. Audience This tutorial has been prepared for beginners to help them understand the basics of Agile principles and its implementation. After completing this tutorial, you will find yourself at a moderate level of expertise, from where you can advance further. Prerequisites Attendees need a basic knowledge of software development concepts such as software requirements, coding, testing, etc. Key Target/Objective: This entire seminar is designed to enable folks to be well informed on the higher level technical aspects of Agile Philosophy, so they can step into this world with full confidence, with the right perspective. Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Agenda: 05:45 PM - Registration/Sign In, verification of attendee 06:00 PM - Start 08:00 PM - Conclusion and final exam Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556926

Join us for our monthly executive committee meeting from 5 - 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet like minded people, learn leadership skills, and to help steer the direction of your local IEEE chapter. Who should attend: Executive committee for the Cedar Rapids Section, and any other leaders and interested members that wish to attend. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532690

Maryam Mirzakhani (12 May 1977 – 14 July 2017) was an Iranian mathematician and a professor of mathematics at Stanford University. Her research topics included Teichmüller theory, hyperbolic geometry, ergodic theory, and symplectic geometry. On 13 August 2014, Mirzakhani was honored with the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics, becoming the first woman to win the prize, as well as the first Iranian. The award committee cited her work in "the dynamics and geometry of Riemann surfaces and their moduli spaces". Sadly, on 14 July 2017, Mirzakhani died of breast cancer at the age of 40. AFTER the documentary - we can have a brief discussion session. We are celebrating this on the occasion of International Women's Mathematics Day which is observed on Maryam's birthday (May 12th). Agenda: 7:00 PM - Welcome, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 7:05 PM - Documentary Start 8:05 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:30 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are EDT (Daylight Savings) - USA Eastern TZ Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557293

May 2026 MOVE USA Operations Training Opportunities MOVE Operations Class – 3-part Virtual Series IEEE MOVE USA is offering a dynamic three-part Virtual Operations Class designed for volunteers preparing for MOVE truck deployment, as well as those interested in learning more about the program. Attendance is required for existing drivers and crew members and anyone seeking to advance to a MOVE Truck Driver or Crew Member role. Attendance is encouraged for All MOVE volunteers. The course covers key topics including deployment expectations, truck equipment, and essential safety procedures. Each of the three sessions is conducted virtually and lasts approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Participants will also gain an understanding of the differences among the three MOVE USA trucks, providing prospective drivers and crew members with a solid foundation in both the shared systems and the unique features of each vehicle. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Agenda: The Day 1 session will provide an overview of the MOVE truck operation for MOVE-1, MOVE-2 and MOVE-3 with a high-level understanding of truck operations, power systems, network systems and communications/radio systems. The differences between the three trucks will be discussed. The Day 2 session will provide a detailed orientation and discussion on truck operations, maintenance and power generations systems. The differences between the three trucks will be discussed. The Day 3 session will provide a detailed orientation and discussion on the networking and communications systems. An overview of the Cisco Meraki and radio systems operations and functionality will be provided. The differences between the three trucks will be discussed. Please use the following links to register for all three training sessions. This is a 3-part virtual class. Register to attend >> - Part 1: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM ET >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551951 - Part 2: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM ET >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551952 - Part 3: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM ET >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551953 There will be a test after the third session - material will be provided for the test. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551952