Events

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

[]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