Virtual Events

Continuing Education credit registration fee of $7 to obtain the certificate. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/493913

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/463687

Histotripsy is a method of non-invasive ultrasonic surgery using very intense pulses of focused ultrasound to mechanically fracture tissue. As of July 2025, histotripsy systems have been installed at more than 50 medical centers worldwide for ablation of liver tumors. This talk summarizes the approximately 25 year process of translating the physical mechanism of ultrasonically generated cavitation to a clinical product. I will also highlight a number of the substantial challenges faced by academics attempting to pursue scientific research translation, a large number of mistakes, and a few lucky breaks that lead to our success. This presentation is a virtual event hosted by the Engineering Medicine and Biology Chapter of SE Michigan IEEE Section Speaker(s): Timothy Hall, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/515293

The Central Illinois Section WIE was formed this month, and this is an all-member strategic planning meeting to define the annual activity plan, key events, technical programs, collaborations, and timelines for the upcoming 2026 year. Connection info: CILS WIE: Planning of 2026 Year Events Hosted by WebEx Central Illinois Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=me6d5361f43bfe00c6c9f400285479e51 Monday, December 22, 2025 3:00 PM | 3 hours | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2538 608 8245 Password: EenvFTFE843 Join by video system Dial [email protected] You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 253 860 88245 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/522594

The technology we use, and rely on, in our everyday lives–including computers, radios, video devices, cell phones, smart connected devices and more–is enabled by signal processing, a branch of electrical engineering that models and analyzes data representations of physical events as well as data generated across multiple disciplines. Hence, signal processing is at the heart of our modern world. It’s at the intersection of biotechnology, entertainment, and social interactions. It enhances our ability to communicate and share information. Signal processing is the science behind our digital lives. This is a 2 hour overview of this subject - inspired by a similar effort done in past years called "Introduction to Embedded Systems" by the Computer Society chapter of SE Michigan, aimed at students of all STEM disciplines but whose prime areas were not embedded systems. The idea is to share and gain appreciation for the topic. Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Agenda: 4pm start 6pm end Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514171

Information theory is the mathematical study of the quantification, storage, and communication of information. The field was established and formalized by Claude Shannon in the 1940s, though early contributions were made in the 1920s through the works of Harry Nyquist and Ralph Hartley. It is at the intersection of electronic engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, neurobiology, physics, and electrical engineering This is a 2 hour overview of this subject - inspired by a similar effort done in past years called "Introduction to Embedded Systems" by the Computer Society chapter of SE Michigan, aimed at students of all STEM disciplines but whose prime areas were not embedded systems. The idea is to share and gain appreciation for the topic. Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Agenda: 11 AM start 1 PM end Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514175

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/521668

Are you new to volunteering with IEEE or in an unfamiliar position? This training session will introduce you to the organization, region leadership (we're here to help!), share important dates and activities, and share what the (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510154) (Opcom) will be like. This is for section, chapter, and affinity group volunteers. If this time does not work for you, there is a (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134). Additional sessions cover events and organization vitality (strong volunteers and serving your membership). Topic Session Date (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510116) 1 9 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134) 2 10 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139) 3 16 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144) 4 17 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146) 5 23 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149) 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510116

Are you new to volunteering with IEEE or in an unfamiliar position? This training session will introduce you to the organization, region leadership (we're here to help!), share important dates and activities, and share what the Region 4/6 Joint Operating Committee Meeting (Opcom) will be like. This is for section, chapter, and affinity group volunteers. If this time does not work for you, there is another session on January 9th. Additional sessions cover events and organization vitality (strong volunteers and serving your membership). Topic Session Date IEEE Basics 1 9 Jan 2026 IEEE Basics 2 10 Jan 2026 Events 3 16 Jan 2026 Events 4 17 Jan 2026 Vitality 5 23 Jan 2026 Vitality 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134

Looking to upgrade your events? Not sure where to start? This training session will cover events, resources available, best practices, how to budget for events, and how to effectively advertise them. This is for section, chapter, and affinity group volunteers. If this time does not work for you, there is (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144). Additional sessions cover IEEE basics and organization vitality (strong volunteers and serving your membership). Topic Session Date (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510116) 1 9 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134) 2 10 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139) 3 16 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144) 4 17 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146) 5 23 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149) 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139

Looking to upgrade your events? Not sure where to start? This training session will cover events, resources available, best practices, how to budget for events, and how to effectively advertise them. This is for section, chapter, and affinity group volunteers. If this time does not work for you, there is (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139). Additional sessions cover IEEE basics and organization vitality (strong volunteers and serving your membership). Topic Session Date (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510116) 1 9 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134) 2 10 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139) 3 16 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144) 4 17 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146) 5 23 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149) 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144

Are you setting the vision for your section, chapter, or affinity group? Do you wonder what success looks like for your section, chapter, affinity group, or members? This can be very different based on situations. We’ll take a high level look at what success looks like and then discuss different ways to engage your membership. We will also cover how to recruit volunteers and help them succeed. If this time does not work for you, there is (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149). Additional sessions cover IEEE basics and events. Topic Session Date (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510116) 1 9 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134) 2 10 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510139) 3 16 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510144) 4 17 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146) 5 23 Jan 2026 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510149) 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510146