Virtual Events

February 2026 Ex-Com Meeting Online Agenda: Agenda to Follow Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531577

This free, optional training event is available to all IEEE members and prospective members within the IEEE Central Illinois Section (CILS) and surrounding areas. This session will offer general tips and assistance for anyone wishing to... * Learn about upcoming IEEE events and volunteer opportunities in central Illinois * Run an IEEE technical chapter or a student branch * Create or renew a technical chapter * Create or organize events * Add new officers * Request IEEE email or website services * Report past or future meetings * Contact other IEEE members in our area * Publish or share IEEE-branded materials ...or perform similar tasks. (1st revision) Agenda: * Introduction to the IEEE CILS * Navigating the IEEE Website * Website resources for volunteers, chapters, and student branches * Volunteer Roles Available in 2024 * Volunteer Tools (vTools) * Training via IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) * Using IEEE Collabratec to find events and volunteers * Question & Answer session * Open Floor Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535488

This free, online-only meeting is open to all IEEE membership grades, prospective members, and students! Please join us in our executive committee (ExCom) meeting where the IEEE Central Illinois Section discusses past and future activities, administrative items, and volunteer opportunities. Agenda: Call to Order Roll Call Review Meeting Minutes Reports Unfinished Business New Business Announcements Open Floor Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535489

Robin's Priestley expertise is in Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) of all sizes. VFD's are used to control motor speed in all types of industries. VFD's are used for reducing energy used in the motors for various applications. Saving energy is a concern for every industry. There are harmonics when a VFD is used and there are several methods in dealing with them. Learn about harmonics when a VFD is used and the methods to mitigate thoe harmonics. Previously Robin presented to the Section on Sustainability, (people-planet-producer) will be discussed from an engineering perspective. Good engineering promotes sustainability. Leveraging sustainability eases funding of engineering projects. When power quality disrupts production, sustainability is negatively impacted. Resources are wasted, production losses hurt the producer and the employees. The interrelationship of power, water/resources and asset utilization are intertwined inextricably to sustainability. In this discussion we will explore sustainability and power quality in a way that starts to unlock the marketing value you have at your disposal to help gain support for your projects. Robin could bring insights on industries needs from new graduates. One PDH will be available upon request after attendance. Co-sponsored by: Nick McIntosh - IEEE Nebraska Section Vice-Chair Speaker(s): Robin Priestley, Agenda: TIME (AM): 5:00PM Introductions and presentation 5:50PM Questions and Answers on presentation 6:00PM Other Open Discussion Topics 7:00PM Adjourn one PDH will be available upon request after attendance. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534855

[] 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 2026, and we invite all local RAS members to participate and share their input. We aim to record the meeting, so if you are unable to 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 2026 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/534485

[] Join us for the administrative online meeting of the Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS) & Communications Society (ComSoc) Chapter 3 in the Southeastern Michigan Section! This meeting will focus on planning events for 2026, and we invite all local AESS and ComSec members to participate and share their input. We aim to record the meeting, so if you are unable to 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: 07:30 PM - Meeting opens 07:35 PM - Introductions 07:40 PM - Topics and Speakers for 2026 07:55 PM - Other potential areas/ideas/exploratory thoughts 08:00 PM - Wrap up and share notes ALL times are local EDT/EST! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534496

[]"Transistorized!" Traces the discovery, invention and impact of the transistor, perhaps the most important invention of the 20th century. Hosted by Ira Flatow, the documentary recounts how American life was utterly transformed by the transistor, and how its basic principles have flowered into technologies that will dominate the next century. AFTER the documentary - 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: 7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 7:05 PM - Documentary 8:05 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:15 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or UTC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effect Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535215

In 2026 we will offer ‘Officer Training’ to our ‘newly’ elected AND veteran officers and volunteers; as well as any IEEE member, at any grade level or position. Our wish is to help all gain a fuller awareness of the communication and management skills used within the IEEE, how they function and how to employ them both as IEEE officers, and in your everyday work and life. Classes: As an introduction to these skills, we will offer a sequence set of VIRTUAL classes supported by study materials available through the (https://r4.ieee.org/sem/) and the (https://ieee.learningpool.com/) The virtual classes will begin in the 2nd week of JANUARY 2026 and conclude end of FEBRUARY. Each class will be conducted as an overview of the topic ‘de jour’ and a discussion or Q&A session to answer questions and clarify issues. (See the agenda below:) Note: Space for these classes is not like outer space, it is limited, so you must register to receive the necessary codes and passwords to attend. Co-sponsored by: Kimball Williams Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Kim Agenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered Duration Sat 2026-01-10 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 Hrs Sat 2026-01-17 About Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 Hrs Sat 2026-01-24 Leadership Chair & Vice Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2026-02-07 Leadership Secretary & Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2026-02-14 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 Hrs Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/530247

Bi-weekly administrative meeting for Vehicular Technology Society chapter (VT06) in Southeastern Michigan Section. Our OU # is CH04051. We invite all members of the VTS locally to participate and provide their input. Co-sponsored by: [email protected] Agenda: 09:00 PM - Meeting opens 0905 PM - Updates on topics from last meeting 0915 PM - New items from the attendess 0920PM - Wrap up and sharing notes 0930PM - Meeting ends ALL times are local EDT/EST! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/536030

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/532687

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. NOTE: All Chapter/Affinity Groups/Student Branch Chairs are required to update and inform all attendees of their past/current activities and plans for the year. A standard template is provided - which every member can view. If the chairs cannot attend, they are required to nominate one of their current chapter/affinity group/student branch officers to attend on their behalf. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mrCOzBVIofTLZ4Z5eovGza4VN6amLgz1?usp=sharing 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) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mrCOzBVIofTLZ4Z5eovGza4VN6amLgz1?usp=sharing Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/525070

Hello Everyone! Join us for our monthly virtual coffee hour. Bring your favorite brew and enjoy the stimulating conversation and company. We have had wide-ranging conversation covering AI, science fiction, comics, risks, and more. Share with us what interests you. https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=mf4c37374a5a74c2d1aef4254e159a027 Ahmed Naumaan - TC Section Chair Agenda: - Stimulating conversation We have had wide-ranging conversation covering AI, science fiction, comics, risks, and more. Share with us what interests you. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/538408

[]Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann (20 February 1844 – 5 September 1906) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher. His greatest achievements were the development of statistical mechanics, and the statistical explanation of the second law of thermodynamics. Statistical mechanics is one of the pillars of modern physics. It describes how macroscopic observations (such as temperature and pressure) are related to microscopic parameters that fluctuate around an average. It connects thermodynamic quantities (such as heat capacity) to microscopic behavior, whereas, in classical thermodynamics, the only available option would be to measure and tabulate such quantities for various materials. Ludwig Boltzmann's contributions to physics and philosophy have left a lasting impact on modern science. His pioneering work in statistical mechanics and thermodynamics laid the foundation for some of the most fundamental concepts in physics. In 1877 he provided the current definition of entropy, Max Planck named the constant kB the Boltzmann constant. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Planck) in quantizing resonators in his (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Body) theory of radiation used (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boltzmann%E2%80%99s_constant) to describe the entropy of the system to arrive at his formula in 1900. However, Boltzmann's work was not always readily accepted during his lifetime, and he faced opposition from some of his contemporaries, particularly in regards to the existence of atoms and molecules. Nevertheless, the validity and importance of his ideas were eventually recognized, and they have since become cornerstones of modern physics. Here, we delve into some aspects of Boltzmann's legacy and his influence on various areas of science. AFTER the documentary - 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: 7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 7:05 PM - Documentary 8:05 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:15 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or UTC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effect Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535217

In 2026 we will offer ‘Officer Training’ to our ‘newly’ elected AND veteran officers and volunteers; as well as any IEEE member, at any grade level or position. Our wish is to help all gain a fuller awareness of the communication and management skills used within the IEEE, how they function and how to employ them both as IEEE officers, and in your everyday work and life. Classes: As an introduction to these skills, we will offer a sequence set of VIRTUAL classes supported by study materials available through the (https://r4.ieee.org/sem/) and the (https://ieee.learningpool.com/) The virtual classes will begin in the 2nd week of JANUARY 2026 and conclude end of FEBRUARY. Each class will be conducted as an overview of the topic ‘de jour’ and a discussion or Q&A session to answer questions and clarify issues. (See the agenda below:) Note: Space for these classes is not like outer space, it is limited, so you must register to receive the necessary codes and passwords to attend. Co-sponsored by: Kimball Williams Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Kim Agenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered Duration Sat 2026-01-10 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 Hrs Sat 2026-01-17 About Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 Hrs Sat 2026-01-24 Leadership Chair & Vice Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2026-02-07 Leadership Secretary & Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2026-02-14 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 Hrs Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/530255

[]IEEE Senior Member is the highest IEEE member grade for which IEEE members can apply and does not incur any additional cost or fees. The Senior Member grade is a way for the IEEE members to receive recognition for their professional experience and significant performance in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and the related fields including Computer Science and Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Technical Communications, Education, Management, Law, and Policy. The advancement to Senior Member provides the IEEE members with significant and distinct benefits. These benefits include the eligibility to hold Executive IEEE Volunteer Positions and getting recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence. Newly elevated senior members will also receive an engraved senior member plaque from IEEE. Senior Member Elevation: IEEE SEM Section Membership Committee will reprise its Senior Member Elevation event, on Feb 14th, 2026 between 11 am and 12 noon The way it works is: At least a 10 years of experience with a Bachelors degree needs be be established to initiate the senior membership elevation. (A Ph.D is considered to be 5 years of significant experience and a master degree is considered to be 2 years of significant experience. The remaining 5 (with PhD) to 8 (with MS degree) years of significant experience should be established from the member experience in his/her profession to initiate and submit applications for Senior Member Elevation.) Note: There is no cost to becoming a Senior Member, and this step is a necessary prelude to seeking the IEEE ‘Fellow’ level. For a complete description of the Senior Member process and its benefits, see the link at: https://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/grade_elevation.html To (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491077)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491077)for the event and we will have several existing senior members/fellows also attend so they can get familiar with you and act as references; also bring an electronic copy of your resume, and relevant supporting materials (list of papers published, standards work done, patents, senior/leadership positions, etc.). []Here is a link to (https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/deadlines.html) before filing your application. Also you may seek to contact or network with other Southeastern Michigan Section members who were upgraded to senior status. You may find some of them profiled in our monthly newsletter - (https://r4.ieee.org/sem/about-sem/sem-history/wavelengths-magazine-archive/)! Networking: * We recommend that if attendees cannot join us in person do look for the next events { most will be scheduled all thru 2026}. Co-sponsored by: Mohamad Berri, Sreekanth Narayan Speaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan Kalwani, Sreekanth Narayan, Aneesh Agenda: Online Link (TBD) 11:00 AM - Introductions and how Elevation processing works.... 11:59 AM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking and head off to lunch. Then we temporarily say 'Good bye' Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/536843