Virtual Events

Join us for the administrative online meeting of the Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) Chapter 14 in the Southeastern Michigan Section! This meeting will focus on planning events for 2025, and we invite all local RAS members to participate and share their input. We aim to record the meeting, so if you cannot attend, you can catch up later. Your ideas and contributions are essential in shaping an exciting year ahead—don’t miss out! Co-sponsored by: [email protected] Agenda: 06:30 PM - Meeting opens 06:35 PM - Introductions 06:40 PM - Topics and Speakers for 2025 06:55 PM - Other potential areas/ideas/exploratory thoughts 07:00 PM - Wrap up and share notes ALL times are local EDT/EST! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491277

There is an increase of interest in designing and development of chip manufacturing in the entire world. In this talk, we present some steps of designing basic digital chips from Verilog. We consider elementary Boolean gates and circuits and give the design steps so that the chips can be made using the open-source Tiny Tapeout procedure. All the steps will be discussed so that beginners can easily copy-paste the steps and code and verify the procedure. The talk will also be useful for professionals in this area. Speaker(s): Dr. Harpreet Singh, Islam Agenda: Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/490676

The Southeast Michigan Young Professionals Affinity Group is starting a new member speaker series meant to highlight the projects, research, or interests of our members! Our first session will be presented by member Harshal Shah in July on the topic of Voice Technologies and AI: A Bridge Between Humans and Machines. Voice technologies are evolving from simple command interfaces into sophisticated, AI-powered tools that enable deeper interaction between humans and machines. This talk explores the journey of voice processing, from traditional systems to modern AI-enhanced applications that understand emotion, accents, and intent. The speaker will highlight real-world use cases in accessibility, healthcare, and embedded devices while also discussing challenges such as privacy, dataset bias, and inclusive design. The session aims to provide young professionals with insights into the current landscape and future direction of voice technologies and their intersection with artificial intelligence. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, or product thinker, this session will offer practical takeaways and forward-looking perspectives on building more human-centric voice solutions. We hope you can join us! If you are interested in presenting to the SEM YP audience as well, be sure to submit a proposal (https://enotice.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=eneCaabbihUmOAEBlfCMSA~~&pe=JUC_xjvopINsCD55LxK-1aNZPOXQyT20CqN6ZJjKY1t1E72PruA9IL3DF6FXya2Qcd3Drx-UJgcmQkrTqz-hXg~~&t=zp0mqccg2w1gt7ynGowPOA~~). Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489130

Dan Reilly will be our speaker and touch on the science of hurricanes. He will discuss the various hurricane-related hazards including damaging winds, storm surge flooding, tornadoes flooding rains and high surf. He will present the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Seasonal forecasts and describe the factors that go into those projections. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A on all things hurricane and weather related. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Dan Reilly Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463715

SEM Chapter 8 Officers AdCom meeting: Contact Scott Lytle: [email protected] for details and Teleconference phone information. Co-sponsored by: Scott Lytle Agenda: Agenda on-line: Contact Steve Tomba [email protected] for details. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451650

The IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section Monthly ExCom (Executive Committee) Meeting (every 2nd Thursday of the month) same time 6:30 PM EST/EDT (This is a virtual meeting, unless stated otherwise). We will discuss Section mission objectives, guidance, direction, as well as all the chapter/affinity groups/student branches and section committee reports, events, plans, opportunities to assist each other and help create value for our members. All IEEE members are welcome to attend, but they do need to register in order to receive the webex details. Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Christopher Johnson, Sharan Kalwani Agenda: Published on google drive - link sent each month via email to ALL the chapter/Affinity Group/Student Branch/Committee chairs. Ensure you are listed on the ExCom listserv as well (contact [email protected] in case of doubt) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443672

Abstract: As cyber threats grow in complexity and frequency, traditional vulnerability management strategies—centered around volume and severity scores—are no longer sufficient. Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM) represents a shift from a reactive to a strategic, intelligence-driven approach that prioritizes vulnerabilities based on the actual risk they pose to an organization’s assets and operations. By incorporating business context, threat intelligence, and exploitability metrics, RBVM enables organizations to allocate resources more efficiently, reduce exposure windows, and make informed remediation decisions. The talk will explore the key principles of RBVM, its advantages over legacy models, and how it empowers organizations to align security efforts with business risk, ultimately strengthening their cybersecurity posture in a dynamic threat landscape.As cyber threats grow in complexity and frequency, traditional vulnerability management strategies—centered around volume and severity scores—are no longer sufficient. Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM) represents a shift from a reactive to a strategic, intelligence-driven approach that prioritizes vulnerabilities based on the actual risk they pose to an organization’s assets and operations. By incorporating business context, threat intelligence, and exploitability metrics, RBVM enables organizations to allocate resources more efficiently, reduce exposure windows, and make informed remediation decisions. The talk will explore the key principles of RBVM, its advantages over legacy models, and how it empowers organizations to align security efforts with business risk, ultimately strengthening their cybersecurity posture in a dynamic threat landscape. Speaker(s): Hina, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/488453

[]In today’s evolving job market, having a strong résumé is no longer enough. Engineers must establish a compelling personal brand and thought leadership presence to stand out in an increasingly AI-driven world. This webinar will explore how engineers can leverage LinkedIn, AI tools, and global trends to build a reputation that aligns with higher-level global challenges, including digital transformation, sustainability, and the future of work. Key Takeaways: 🔹 The Foundations of Personal Branding - Defining your niche and expertise in a way that aligns with industry trends - Crafting a compelling personal brand statement - Showcasing leadership and credibility beyond technical skills 🔹 Leveraging LinkedIn & AI for Career Growth - Learn how to position yourself as a trusted expert in your niche, using AI-powered content, making it easier to land new career opportunities, speaking engagements, collaborations, and clients - Understand how AI is shaping business and consulting and position yourself as a go-to expert in the AI-driven economy for sharing insights and research - Engaging with IEEE platforms, technical blogs, and LinkedIn groups to expand influence and impact 🔹 Becoming a Recognized Industry Expert - Strategies for publishing articles, white papers, and AI-driven research reports - Speaking at global conferences and webinars to demonstrate expertise - Collaborating with thought leaders and global organizations to elevate your impact 🔹 Aligning Personal Branding to Higher-Level Global Issues - How engineers and entrepreneurs can position themselves as problem-solvers in alignment with AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and sustainability, making you relevant to high-level corporate discussions - Understanding the role of AI in engineering-related innovation and aligning your expertise to global megatrends - Learn the best networking strategies to connect with policymakers, Fortune 500 executives, and tech investors and research institutions to contribute to high-impact initiatives Target Audience: - Early-career engineers looking to establish credibility and differentiate themselves - Mid-career professionals aiming to transition into leadership and thought leadership roles - Senior engineers & researchers wanting to expand their global influence and network - Career Changers transitioning into engineering, AI, or consulting roles who want to build credibility, showcase expertise, and strategically network for new opportunities. - Entrepreneurs & Consultants looking to establish thought leadership, attract clients, and position themselves as industry experts using AI-driven branding and networking strategies. Why Attend? - Learn practical branding strategies to boost career opportunities - Get insights on writing white papers, publishing research, and appearing in industry reports to establish authority. - Discover how to use AI-driven analytics to track engagement and refine your brand strategy - Connect with industry influencers and like-minded professionals - Practical Tools & Strategies to Scale Your Career or Business Speaker(s): Dr. Rhonda Farrell Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487905

[]Recently in 2021 and 2022, as part of an innovative and fresh approach, i.e. a non-traditional meeting event: we presented video documentaries. This was very warmly received. So we decided to continue the good work. We proudly present the Documentary: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: "TESLA: Visionary or Madman?" Summary: Meet Nikola Tesla, the genius engineer and tireless inventor whose technology revolutionized the electrical age of the 20th century. Regarded by many historians as an eccentric genius, Tesla gained international fame for his invention of a system of alternating current that made possible the distribution of electricity over vast distances and is the basis for the electrical grid that powers 21st century life. But the visionary Tesla imagined much more — robots, radio, radar, remote control, the wireless transmission of messages and pictures, and harnessing the wind and sun to provide free energy to all. A showman, he dazzled his scientific peers who flocked to see him demonstrate his inventions and send thousands of volts of electricity pulsing through his body. His fertile but undisciplined imagination was the source of his genius but also his downfall, as the image of Tesla as a “mad scientist” came to overshadow his reputation as a brilliant innovator. Even before his death in 1943, he was largely forgotten, his name obscured by Thomas Edison — his hero, one-time employer, and rival. But it is his exhilarating sense of the future that has inspired renewed interest in the man, as his once scoffed-at vision of a world connected by wireless technology has become a reality. WEBEX client will be needed. Link will be sent 1 hour before AFTER the movie - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-) Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too Agenda: 6:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Business update; 6:05 PM - Documentary Start; 7:00 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 7:15 PM - Wrap Up (ALL times are shown in EST/EDT!) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/490083

[]Inspired by the recent Netflix series: "3 Body Problem", we present a series of 3 documentary sessions featuring the Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin. The series is titled "Rendezvous with the Future" in which he shares thoughts on 3 topics: - First Contact : "Contact with an alien civilization has many possibilities. It might have a good outcome. Equally it might have terrible consequences. Any child knows not to open the door to strangers. They know not to greet strangers casually. This is a matter of common sense." — Liu Cixin - Voyage to the Stars: "I think if humans want to survive, our only choice is to expand our living space in the universe. Like H.G. Wells once said: Human beings will either fill the universe or perish completely. There is no other choice." — Liu Cixin - Becoming a SuperCivilization: "The characteristics of a supercivilization are that it uses technology to enhance its evolution to become a more powerful species. Second, the energy that a supercivilization can use must be really huge. Third, it must have gone a long way on this path of understanding the laws of the universe. But a technologically advanced supercivilization cannot be a civilization with only ideas. It must have left its own mark on the universe. It must have spread to places of considerable distance." - Liu Cixin Each episode is approximately 50 minutes long and will be followed by a 30~40 minutes group discussion period. NOTE: You will need to register for each event separately, and will (https://www.webex.com/downloads.html)on your phone/tablet or laptop/desktop computer. This specific vtool URL enrolls you in the "First Contact" session. Here are the links to the other two....(click on each separately) https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487971 (July 19, 2025) https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487972 (July 26, 2025) Come join us for this FREE Conference: engage with our presenters/moderators and join in the discussions and networking sessions embedded in the schedule. We look forward to greeting you all and engaging in both serious discussions and flights of fancy. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Southeastern Michigan Membership Development Committee Agenda: 14:00 Sign-in - Networking 14:05 Start of Documentary: “First Contact” 15:00 End of Documentary 15:05 Roundtable Open Discussion. 16:00 Wrap up & conclusion of conference. (We look forward to seeing you all here at the next documentary to expand the discussion.) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487964

IEEE Southeast Michigan Young Professionals Affinity Group Admin Meeting - monthly Agenda: Agenda is emailed to team prior to meeting occurrence. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485890

[]Inspired by the recent Netflix series: "3 Body Problem", we present a series of 3 documentary sessions featuring the Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin. The series is titled "Rendezvous with the Future" in which he shares thoughts on 3 topics: - First Contact : "Contact with an alien civilization has many possibilities. It might have a good outcome. Equally it might have terrible consequences. Any child knows not to open the door to strangers. They know not to greet strangers casually. This is a matter of common sense." — Liu Cixin - Voyage to the Stars: "I think if humans want to survive, our only choice is to expand our living space in the universe. Like H.G. Wells once said: Human beings will either fill the universe or perish completely. There is no other choice." — Liu Cixin - Becoming a SuperCivilization: "The characteristics of a supercivilization are that it uses technology to enhance its evolution to become a more powerful species. Second, the energy that a supercivilization can use must be really huge. Third, it must have gone a long way on this path of understanding the laws of the universe. But a technologically advanced supercivilization cannot be a civilization with only ideas. It must have left its own mark on the universe. It must have spread to places of considerable distance." - Liu Cixin Each episode is approximately 50 minutes long and will be followed by a 30~40 minutes group discussion period. NOTE: You will need to register for each event separately, and will(https://www.webex.com/downloads.html)on your phone/tablet or laptop/desktop computer. This specific vtool URL enrolls you in the "Voyage to the Stars" session. Here is the link to the next session....(click on the link) https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487972 (July 26, 2025) Come join us for this FREE Conference: engage with our presenters/moderators and join in the discussions and networking sessions embedded in the schedule. We look forward to greeting you all and engaging in both serious discussions and flights of fancy. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Southeastern Michigan Membership Development Committee Agenda: 14:00 Sign-in - Networking 14:05 Start of Documentary: “Voyage to the Stars” 15:00 End of Documentary 15:05 Roundtable Open Discussion. 16:00 Wrap up & conclusion of conference. (We look forward to seeing you all here at the next documentary to expand the discussion.) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487971