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RoboMED - Robotics for Medical, Healthcare, and Health Sciences The IEEE-sponsored Robofest cordially invites IEEE members to serve as Technical Judges for the RoboMED Round 2 competition on Saturday, May 16. Once registered, the event host will contact you to confirm your specific judging assignment. At that time, you will also be requested to submit a brief professional biography for the event program. Duties of Judges - Review Competition Rules: Familiarize yourself with the official competition guidelines and scoring rubrics. - Evaluate Pre-Submissions: Review team videos and technical documentation prior to the live event. - Attend Presentations: Observe assigned team presentations/demos in the Science auditorium, S100. Ask questions ask technical questions right after team presentations. - Engage with Teams: Re-visit team tables to ask additional technical questions and inspect code, hardware, or design materials. - Submit Final Scores: Enter all evaluations using the Robofest Scoring App. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE TryEngineering Agenda: Tentative Schedule 8:00 am: Continental Breakfast available in the S100 lobby 8:30 am: Check-in & Judge training (Judging app test, Bring your cell phone) 9:00 am: Opening Ceremonies. Each judge will be introduced. 9:30 am: RoboMED Official Team Presentations begin Noon: Lunch break 1:00pm: RoboMED Official Team Presentations resume 2:50pm: Group Photo 3:00pm Official scores due 4:00pm: Closing & Award Ceremonies in the Gymnasium - Big Group Photo - Awards: Judges will be called to line up. 4:50pm: End of the program Room: S100 (1st floor), Bldg: No. 7 Science Building (Park in Lot D), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

The Department of Information Decision Sciences (IDS) of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is thrilled to invite you to attend the 4th Annual Symposium on AI in Business and Society. AI is transforming industries and society at an unprecedented pace, revolutionizing fields like energy, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer insights, and supply chains. While these advancements unlock powerful solutions, challenges remain in achieving enterprise-scale monetization of AI while addressing critical ethical and policy concerns—ranging from bias and transparency to data security and sustainability. This symposium unites leading experts and practitioners for a dynamic program of keynotes, talks, fireside chats, and panels. Together, we will explore cutting-edge AI applications, responsible strategies, and workforce implications that ensure AI drives both business success and societal benefit. Join us to help define the future of AI innovation with accountability. What you'll gain from this symposium: - Actionable frameworks for responsible AI, designed for business and societal impact. - Expert insights into scaling AI within organizations, tackling data security, and workforce readiness. - A deep dive into the economics behind building and sustaining AI energy infrastructure. Organizing committee (alphabetical): Prof. Boxiao Chen, Prof. Alvin Chin, Prof. Michael Choi, Ying Liu ( Department Affiliate), Mr. Whusheane Perry (chair), Prof. Ali Tafti, and Prof. Jim Treleaven. IEEE Chicago members are welcome to attend this AI symposium in person. Please use the code BACEGUEST to get 50% registration discount. Agenda: 10 AM to 10:15 AM Reimagining Business Education in the Age of AI, Dean Sandy Wayne, College of Business Administration, UIC 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM Featured Industry Keynote BIch-Thuy Lee, President, Founder, LeLumin, LLC 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM AI Disruption and Opportunity: Voices from Industry, Prakhar Srivastava (Zurich North America) and Raj Krishnan (Stealth AI) 12:00 to 1:00 PM Lunch and Networking 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Featured Academic Keynote, Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University 1:45 to 2:45 PM Rethinking AI Ethics: Insights from Academia 2:45 PM to 2:55 PM Break 2:55 to 4:30 PM Academic and Industry Break Out Sessions 2:55 to 3:40 PM Ethical AI by Design: Academic Best Practices 2:55 to 3:40 PM Responsible AI in Practice: Balancing Innovation, Risk and Trust, Moderated by Alvin Chin 3:40 to 3:45 PM Break 3:45 to 4:30 PM Disruptive AI Technologies Shaping the Next Decade 3:45 to 4:30 PM The Governance Challenge: Academic Approaches to Safe AI, Moderated by Alvin Chin 4:35 to 4:45 PM Closing Remarks 4:45 to 6:00 PM Networking Reception and Poster Session Room: Illinois Rooms AB, Bldg: Student Center East, 750 South Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607

Presenter: Denise Athaide, Sr Tech Specialist, Power Electronics, Hybrid and Electrification Tech, Corporate Research, Cummins Topic coming soon! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531955

This session will give a broad overview of sustainability as it applies to the power segment, lower-carbon generation technologies, and the regulatory landscape around the transition. Everyone is welcome! Recording will be sent out after the event if you are interested but unable to attend in real time. Speaker(s): Kassy, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551168

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/551953

[]As the electric grid undergoes rapid transformation, inverter-based resources (IBRs) are playing an increasingly central role in power system performance. The accelerating deployment of renewable generation—particularly wind and solar—combined with the growing demand from large-scale data centers, is driving unprecedented levels of IBR penetration across the grid. This shift toward power electronics–dominated resources introduces new dynamics that differ fundamentally from traditional synchronous machines. Understanding how to model, analyze, and control these resources is essential for maintaining system reliability and stability. IBRs rely on fast-acting control systems, and their interactions with the grid can introduce complex behaviors, particularly in weak system conditions or during disturbances. This training session provides a structured and practical introduction to the modeling and control of IBRs in modern power systems. The course begins with a review of control system fundamentals, including key concepts such as transfer functions, stability analysis techniques (Bode, Root Locus, and Nyquist), and small-signal behavior. It then connects these principles to real-world power system applications, including frequency response, voltage control, and power system stabilization. Participants will explore common instability mechanisms associated with high IBR penetration, including grid-related interactions (e.g., weak grid conditions, sub-synchronous control interactions, and harmonics), IBR-to-IBR interactions, and interactions with synchronous machines. The training also provides an overview of current industry modeling requirements, including relevant NERC reliability standards and recent regulatory developments, along with guidance on model selection and the use of both phasor-domain and EMT simulation tools. Designed for engineers involved in system planning, operations, and interconnection studies, this session combines foundational theory with practical insights to help participants better understand and address the challenges associated with integrating IBRs into today’s evolving power systems. Speaker(s): Matt, Agenda: - Introduction to Control Systems (30 min) - Purpose and Objective of this Tutorial - focus on small-signal (v. large signal) - History - Present Day - FutureTrends - Basic Control System Theory (45 mins) - Transfer Functions – LaPlace refresher, Open Loop / Closed Loop - Analysis - Bode, Root Locus, Nyquist, Stability Margin Metrics - Applications in Power Systems (50 mins) - Frequency Response / Speed Control - Voltage Control - Power System Stabilization (PSS) - Potential Instabilities & Examples (50 mins) - IBR - Grid Instability (Weak grid, SSCI, Harmonic) - IBR - IBR Instability (Sub-Sync or SuperSync) - IBR - SM instability (SSTI) - Modeling & Requirements Overview (50 mins) - Overview of Modeling Requirements from NERC Reliability Standards & recent FERC Orders - Model applicability and selection - IBR Modeling in Phasor Domain and EMT Software Platforms - Summary (15 mins) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/554055

Interested in becoming a senior member join us for this event. Online interviews will be scheduled for members wishing to elevate by current Senior Members where the Seniors can get to know the candidates in order to act as references for your application. Senior Member Reviewers will assist interested member candidates with at least 10 years of experience in their profession. To sign up for "Review" Time Slot, please register for this event, send an electronic copy of your resume, and relevant supporting materials (list of papers published, standards work done, patents, senior/leadership positions, etc.) to [email protected] at least two week (May 13th, 2026) before the event. You may not be invited to the event if you do not submit needed documents. IEEE membership enhances every stage of your career. Whether you are an established professional or just starting out, IEEE membership identifies you as superior talent. Advancing your member grade can bring added peer recognition to your accomplishments and shows your employer your desire to improve your technical and leadership skills. Senior Membership is encouraged because it is required, in most cases, for key volunteer positions at the IEEE. Benefit of being a Senior Member As an IEEE Senior member, you receive the following benefits: - Recognition: The professional recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence. - Leadership Eligibility: Senior members are eligible to hold executive IEEE volunteer positions. - Ability to refer other candidates: Senior members can serve as a reference for other applicants for Senior Membership. - Review panel: Senior members are invited to be on the panel to review Senior member applications. - Letter of commendation: A letter of commendation on the achievement of Senior member grade will be sent to your employer (upon your request). 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. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557235

Provide sponsorship for the Southern Minnesota Section to exhibit at the 2026 EIT Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The exhibit will highlight IEEE membership, recent local section events, current chapters and affinity groups. IEEE membership information will be available. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, 54601

[]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 May 23rd, 2026 between 9 am and 10:30 AM (EDT USA). This is the 4th such event of 2026, being held. The way it works is: At least a 10 years of experience with a Bachelors degree needs be established to initiate the senior membership elevation. (A Ph.D. is considered to be 5 years of significant experience and a master's 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/556888)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556888)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, Aneesh Mathai Speaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan Kalwani, Sreekanth Narayan, Aneesh Agenda: Online Link (TBD) 9:00 AM - Introductions and how Elevation processing works.... 10:30 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/556888

Please join us for coffee and donuts! We are holding this event at the Ramsey County Library in Roseville this year. Come and socialize with your fellow IEEE Twin Cities Section members, and non members are also welcome for this mostly non-technical event. We want a vibrant IEEE Twin Cities Section and bringing all of you together to exchange ideas furthers that goal. We will have an informal demo of a low-powered software defined radio (SDR) donlge just for fun. Get ideas for your next project or hobby. The event is free, but please RSVP to help us ensure we have plenty of good coffee and tasty treats. Agenda: MEETING SCHEDULE: 10:30 AM - Coffee and Donuts Networking 12:00 PM - End Room: RV - Community Program Room, Bldg: Ramsey County Library - Roseville, 2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville, Minnesota, United States, 55113