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AI or Not AI in Clinical Settings: Trust, Risk, and Accountability in AI-Driven Medical Documentation Co-sponsored by: Ahmed Abdelgawad Courtyard Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, United States, 48858-4499

Blockchain and IoT Applications Co-sponsored by: Ahmed Abdelgawad Central Michigan University ET132, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, United States, 48859

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/557639

Date: May 5, 2026 Location: Embassy Suites - Naperville, IL This will be a great Mini-Symposium, guaranteed to sell out quickly. Registration Fee(Includes lunch): Early registration $75 until April 28; $100 After April 28 ** Students are FREE the day event after 1:00pm For information on this Year’s Guest Presenters and all the latest details regarding this special event: Please go to our website emcchicago.org Online Credit Card payment required at time of registration. Frank Krozel, IEEE EMC MiniSymposium Chairman Questions, call me at (tel:630-924-1600) or email at (mailto:[email protected]) Embassy Suites - Naperville, 1823 Abriter Ct. , Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60563

Annual Chicago IEEE EMC Mini-Symposium Date: May 5, 2026 Location: Embassy Suites - Naperville This will be as great Mini-Symposium, guaranteed to sell out quickly. For information on this Year’s Guest Presenters and all the latest details regarding this special event: Please go to our website emcchicago.org Exhibitor Fee $700 - Includes 1-Tabletop; 1-Admission ticket * and 1-Lunch ticket *Exhibitor Registration includes admission of one staff. Please register any additional staff as an attendee using the attendee portal. Thank you. **** Online Credit Card payment required at time of registration. <<<Paypal issues have been fixed>>> Contact Frank Krozel for information regarding availability and registration. Only one Tabletop per Exhibitor. This is a tabletop show with 3x8 tables. There will be no booths allowed. Nothing is permitted on the floor including literature stands, etc. Updates posted to our website every Monday Frank Krozel, IEEE EMC MiniSymposium Chairman Questions, call me at (tel:630-924-1600) or email at [email protected] Embassy Suites - Naperville, 1823 Abriter Ct , Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60563

May 2026 Ex-Com Meeting in Person Agenda: Agenda to Follow 1050 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43615

Viking Pump Tour Wednesday May 6th @ 3:30 pm 406 State St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 3d printing lab Engineering Test lab PPE Provided, please wear long Pants and Closed-toe shoes Co-sponsored by: Viking Pumps 406 State St, Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States, 50613

FINAL DAY T0 REGISTER IS May 1 EMC Fest '2026 Vendor & VIP Committee Dinner Registration May 6, 2026 (https://www.emcsociety.org/wp/?page_id=2190) Drinks and hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 PM DInner at 6:00 PM Location: Embassy Suites 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia, Michigan,48152, USA Company receives one complimentary EMC Fest registration and one admission to the vendor – committee reception evening before event, but each person must separately pre-register for the dinner event. All registrations at the door $100. Dinner Menu: Greek salad Warm rolls and butter Carved turkey Carved sirloin White horseradish, whole grain mustard, cranberry mayonnaise Roasted fingerling potatoes Dinner service at 5:30 pm Mini desserts Diced Fruit Bowl Beer and Wine hosted bar Agenda: 5:30 Drinks and appetizers 6:00 Dinner The Embassy Suites Hotel is located 22 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. From I-275 take the 7 Mile Road - East. Travel approximately 1/4 of a mile to Victory Parkway. Turn left on proceed approximately 1/4 mile. Embassy Suites will be on the left . Contact (734) 462-6000 to make hotel arrangements. Airport shuttle is not available so plan a taxi , Uber or car to travel to the hotel. Embassy Suites, 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia, Michigan, United States, 48152

EMC Fest '2026 - Speakers: Dan Beeker and Chris Semanson Tables are sold out May 7, 2026 Topics: See www.emcfest.org (https://www.emcsociety.org/?page_id=2190) Registration Opens February 7, 2026 (http://www.emcsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Vendor-Letter-.pdf) (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531708) Note: The hotel booking link is on the vendor information letter. Location: Embassy Suites 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia, Michigan,48152, USA FEE SCHEDULE Vendor Tables - Sold Out $600 Vendor Extra Staff Before April 15 $100 Vendor Extra Staff after April 15 $125 Vendor Extra Staff at the door $150 NO REFUNDS AFTER April 15 Chapter website: (http://www.emcsociety.org/) To be added or removed from the Southeastern Michigan IEEE EMC email list, please send an email to [email protected] with ADD or REMOVE as the subject. If this email was forwarded to you, please reply with REMOVE as the subject Hotel Information: Embassy Suites is offering a limited number of reduced rate King rooms using this (https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=DTTLIES&arrivalDate=2026-05-06&departureDate=2026-05-10&groupCode=CESIEE&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink) hotel link for $149 which includes Internet, Pool, Cocktail Reception and breakfast buffet. You can get this special rate if you reserve your room by April 15. After which rooms and rates are subject to availability. The Embassy Suites Hotel is located 22 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. From I-275 take the 7 Mile Road - East. Travel approximately 1/4 of a mile to Victor Parkway. Turn left on proceed approximately 1/4 mile. Embassy Suites will be on the left . Contact (734) 462-6000 to make arrangements. Airport shuttle is not available so plan a taxi , Uber/Lyft or car to travel to the hotel. Agenda: Program Outline: 6:00 Vendor Table Setup (till 8:30) 8:00 REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS 8:30 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00 Session 1 10:00 Break & Exhibits 11:00 Session 2 11:00 - 12:00 VENDOR LUNCH 1:00 Session 3 2:00 Break & Exhibits 3:00 Session 4 4:00 Reception 5:00 Close of EMC Fest NOTE: breaks will be scheduled at the speaker’s discretion. Table-top displays (exhibits) will be open during registration, lunch, all breaks, and the reception. Access to the table-top displays is available during the technical sessions, but the displays may not be manned during those times. Tentative Lunch Menu: Roma Buffet Vegetable Minestrone Soup Caesar Salad Warm Garlic Bread Sticks Penne Pasta Creamy Alfredo & Tangy Marinara Sauce Roasted Vegatables with Italian Seasoning Meatballs Grilled Chicken Coffee, Soft Drinks & Iced Tea Bldg: Embassy Suites, 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia, Michigan, United States, 48152

EMC Fest '2026 - Speakers: Dan Beeker and Chris Semanson May 7, 2026 Topics: See Below (https://www.emcsociety.org/?page_id=2190) (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531705) Location: Embassy Suites 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia, Michigan, 48152, USA FEE SCHEDULE. NO REFUNDS AFTER April 15 IEEE Members Registered Before April 15 $75 Non-Members Registered Before April 15 $100 Member and Non-Members After April 15 $100 Retired / Unemployed / Life / Student IEEE Members $50 *CEU Units $25 Vendor Table $600 Extra Vendor Staff $100 Extra Vendor Staff after April 15 $125 Extra Vendor Staff at the door $150 All At the Door $150 * Requires additional use of registration system. Southeastern Michigan IEEE EMC Chapter 2026 EMC Fest: Chapter website: (http://www.emcsociety.org/) To be added or removed from the Southeastern Michigan IEEE EMC email list, please send an email to [email protected] with ADD or REMOVE as the subject. If this email was forwarded to you, please reply with REMOVE as the subject Speaker(s): Dan, Chris Agenda: Program Outline: Thursday May 7, 2026 6:00 Vendor Table Setup (till 8:30) 8:00 REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS 8:00 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00 Session 1 - 10:00 Break & Exhibits 11:00 Session 2 – 12:00 LUNCH Vendors eat from 11:00 to 11:30 1:00 Session 3 – 2:00 Break & Exhibits 3:00 Session 4 – 4:00 Reception 5:00 Close of EMC Fest NOTE: breaks will be scheduled at the speaker’s discretion. Table-top displays (exhibits) will be open during registration, lunch, all breaks, and the reception. Access to the table-top displays is available during the technical sessions, but the displays may not be manned during those times. Tuscan Buffet Herb roasted Halal chicken (bone-in, skin-on) Roasted redskin potatoes Roasted Green beans Mostaccioli marinara with Parmesan side Garden salad with ranch and Italian dressing Rolls & butter Coffee, Soft Drinks & Iced Tea If you have special dietary requirements, please add then in the "comments" field and we will try to accommodate! Hotel Information: Embassy Suites is offering a limited number of reduced rate King rooms using this (https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=DTTLIES&arrivalDate=2026-05-06&departureDate=2026-05-10&groupCode=CESIEE&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink) hotel link for $149 which includes Internet, Pool, Cocktail Reception and breakfast buffet are included . You can get this special rate if you reserve your room by April 15, . After which rooms and rates are subject to availability. The Embassy Suites Hotel is located 22 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. From I-275 take the 7 Mile Road - East. Travel approximately 1/4 of a mile to Victor Parkway. Turn left on proceed approximately 1/4 mile. Embassy Suites will be on the left . Contact (734) 462-6000 to make arrangements. Airport shuttle is not available so plan a taxi , Uber or car to travel to the hotel. Embassy Suites, 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia, Michigan, United States, 48152

This course presents the laws and rules of ethics and professional responsibility governing the practice of engineering in the state of Wisconsin. This PDH course applies to Professional Engineers licensed in the states of Wisconsin and Michigan who are required to demonstrate continuing professional competency in engineering ethics as a condition of their renewal. Learning Objectives: • NSPE Code of Ethics Overview • Fundamental Canons • Rules of practice – based on the 6 fundamental Canons • Professional Obligations - students will review the 9 Professional Obligations and their subparts • Supreme Court decision • Examine 8 Case Studies with Q&A and discussion • Review of the Wisconsin State statute This presentation will count for Professional Development Hours (PDH) for the PE License in Wisconsin and Michigan. Speaker(s): Don Wengerter, Agenda: 5:00 pm CDT Engineering Ethics Presentation D.J. Bordini Center at FVTC After the presentation- 7:00 pm CDT Social-Happy Hour at Good Company - Cash Bar 110 N. Richmond St Appleton, WI 7:15 pm CDT Dinner at Good Company Cost: $20, payable at registration 7:20 pm CDT Short business meeting Door prize drawing Room: BC112A, Bldg: D.J. Bordini Center at FVTC, 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54115

--------------------------------------------------------------- The 2026 Lincoln Heart Walk Every walker who joins, every dollar donated means more research, more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more medical breakthroughs and more champions for equitable health. All IEEE societies and chapters are to participate. Wear your IEEE logo shirts and hats if you got them. --------------------------------------------------------------- 2026 Lincoln Heart Walk - Open to all IEEE members, Sign up under "Nebraska IEEE Section" team name Saturday May 9,2026, Event opens at 7:30 am, Walk begins at 9:00 am Antelope Park, 3200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Lincoln NE 68502 - (https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=9404&pg=entry) Help us reach our goal. Co-sponsored by: Ron Ostendorf Agenda: Saturday May 9, 2026, Event opens 7:30 am for last minute sign-ups and donations. Walk Begins at 9:00 am. Let's meet at the finish line again this year. Bldg: Antelope Park, 3200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68502

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/554411

A gentle introduction to the Agile Philosophy Agile is a software development methodology to build a software incrementally using short iterations, so that the development is aligned with the changing business needs. This simple tutorial uses appropriate examples to help you understand agile development in a general and quick way. Audience This tutorial has been prepared for beginners to help them understand the basics of Agile principles and its implementation. After completing this tutorial, you will find yourself at a moderate level of expertise, from where you can advance further. Prerequisites Attendees need a basic knowledge of software development concepts such as software requirements, coding, testing, etc. Key Target/Objective: This entire seminar is designed to enable folks to be well informed on the higher level technical aspects of Agile Philosophy, so they can step into this world with full confidence, with the right perspective. Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Agenda: 05:45 PM - Registration/Sign In, verification of attendee 06:00 PM - Start 08:00 PM - Conclusion and final exam Room: Breakout Room, Bldg: Digital, Cyber City, Michigan, United States, 48309-4479

Maryam Mirzakhani (12 May 1977 – 14 July 2017) was an Iranian mathematician and a professor of mathematics at Stanford University. Her research topics included Teichmüller theory, hyperbolic geometry, ergodic theory, and symplectic geometry. On 13 August 2014, Mirzakhani was honored with the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics, becoming the first woman to win the prize, as well as the first Iranian. The award committee cited her work in "the dynamics and geometry of Riemann surfaces and their moduli spaces". Sadly, on 14 July 2017, Mirzakhani died of breast cancer at the age of 40. AFTER the documentary - we can have a brief discussion session. We are celebrating this on the occasion of International Women's Mathematics Day which is observed on Maryam's birthday (May 12th). Agenda: 7:00 PM - Welcome, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 7:05 PM - Documentary Start 8:05 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:30 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are EDT (Daylight Savings) - USA Eastern TZ Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557293

The IEEE Twin Cities Life Members Affinity Group is sponsoring a tour of the mostly automated Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shakopee, MN on May 13 at 10:30 AM. The Tour is at no charge. Amazon will provide a broad, high-level overview of fulfillment center operations for general audiences. The one-hour walking tour will take the group through the operations process of what happens after a customer clicks "Buy" on Amazon.com. Amazon operates a vast network of fulfillment centers worldwide. These centers are designed to efficiently process millions of orders daily, using advanced technology and automation to ensure fast and accurate delivery. Fulfillment centers are distinct from standard warehouses because they actively manage inventory, pick and pack items, and prepare them for shipment rather than just storing goods. Amazon fulfillment centers integrate robotics and automation to enhance efficiency. 5,000 robots assist with moving bins, sorting packages, and reducing manual lifting, while associates handle picking, packing, and quality control. Amazon’s MSP1 Fulfillment Center is located at 2601 4th Ave East, Shakopee, MN 55379. Use the main building entrance located closest to the Amazon Fulfillment logo and to the right of the flags. REGISTRATION Ø Life Members wishing to attend must register by April 15, 2026 to allow time to broaden our invitation to fill out the tour if needed. Tours are limited to 25 visitors. Ø Each Life Member may bring their spouse or another adult who must also register. Ø Tap the “Register” as the first step in registering. Within a couple of days you should receive a link for Amazon Registration. Without this registration, you will not be allowed to join the tour. Ø Please register only if you will definitely attend. ARRIVAL Ø Plan to arrive by 10:15 AM to allow extra time for finding parking as there are no designated guest parking spots. Guests should enter the building through the main entrance and wait in the lobby until the tour leader arrives to greet and check you in prior to your tour. If guests do not arrive on time, the tour will start without them. Once the tour has begun, guests will not be able to join the tour. Ø Upon your arrival, the Amazon tour leader will ask for a government issued photo ID. Please ensure that guest information submitted during sign-up matches the guest ID. Ø Visitor badges must be always worn for security and identification purposes. Bldg: Amazon's MSP1 Fulfillment Center, 2601 4th Ave East, Shakopee, Minnesota, United States, 55379

In 1957, decades before Steve Jobs dreamed up Apple or Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook, a group of eight brilliant young men defected from the Shockley Semiconductor Company in order to start their own transistor business. Their leader was 29-year-old Robert Noyce, a physicist with a brilliant mind and the affability of a born salesman who would co-invent the microchip — an essential component of nearly all modern electronics today, including computers, motor vehicles, cell phones and household appliances. 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 Co-sponsored by: Subramaniam Ganesan Agenda: 7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 7:15 PM - Documentary 8:00 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:15 PM - Wrap Up Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557301

Come join the Madison Executive Committee for the May meeting. This is a great opportunity to get more involved with the IEEE at a local level, learn new things, make friends, and influence our activities. We will start off with social time and food (provided by the IEEE) from 5:30pm to 6pm. The meeting will be from 6pm to about 7:45pm. If you are planning to eat, please register with in person attendance. If you have any dietary restrictions or a specific order, please indicate when you register. This month we will be meeting on campus. If you have suggestions for agenda items this month please reply or send an email send an email to [email protected] Finalized agenda to be send before the meeting. Agenda: Agenda 5:30 - 6:00 pm - Social time and food 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Meeting Link to Agenda will be linked closer to the meeting time. Minutes from last meeting are here: (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i91YkTBTjI5a3JRLaRfaVFf9Em1wNwM2f3Y93xnpbtg/edit?usp=sharing) Room: Room 3609 , Bldg: UW Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Dr, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53706, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556018

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 1 competition on Friday, May 15. 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 according to the designated schedule and room assignment. 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 1:30 pm: Check-in & Judge training (Judging app test) 2:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies. Each judge will be introduced. 2:15 pm: RoboMED Official Team Presentations begin 5:30 pm: Dinner break 6:00pm: RoboMED Official Team Presentations resume 8:30pm: Closing & Award Ceremonies. - Group Photo - Awards: Judges will be called to line up. 9:00pm: End of the program Room: 2nd Floor Rooms, Bldg: No. 9 Engineering Building (Park in Lot E), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

Exhibition - An Autonomous Robotics Science Fair The IEEE-sponsored Robofest cordially invites IEEE members to serve as Technical Judges for the Exhibition 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 building. 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: Exhibition Official Team Presentations begin Noon: Lunch break 1:00pm: Exhibition Official Team Presentations resume 2:50pm: Group Photo (Tentative) 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: 2nd fl. (Junior teams), 3rd fl. (Senior), Bldg: No. 7 Science Building (Park in Lot D), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

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

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a popular and often-used technique that helps people answer the question of why the problem occurred in the first place. Root Cause Analysis seeks to identify the origin of a problem. It uses a specific set of steps, with tools such as the 5 Whys and Cause & Effect Diagram, to find the primary cause of the problem, so that you can determine what happened, why it happened and figure out what to do to prevent its recurrence. Audience This tutorial has been prepared for beginners to help them understand the basics of Root Cause Analysis. After completing this tutorial, you will find yourself at a moderate level of expertise, from where you can advance further. Key Target/Objective: This entire seminar is designed to enable folks to be well informed on the higher level technical aspects of RCA Philosophy, so they can step into this world with full confidence, with the right perspective. Part of the PACE activities (Professional Activities Committe for Engineers). So what is PACE? The Professional Activities Committee for Engineers (PACE) of the IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section, promotes the professional interests of IEEE USA members in this Section. PACE activities may include: * Workshops on career issues (e.g., networking, career planning, career transitions, interviewing skills) * Skill training workshops (e.g., entrepreneurship, effective speaking, technical writing, soft skills, critical thinking, leadership skills, etc) * Government policy as it affects Engineering and Technology. Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Agenda: 07:00 PM - Registration/Sign In, verification of attendee 07:05 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update, Session start 09:10 PM - End of session, Q&A, formal conclusion, feedback session and Wrap Up Registration is confirmed only after fee is pre-paid All times are in EST/EDT (East Coast TZ) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557966

[]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

Late in the 1950s, Carson turned her attention to conservation, especially some problems she believed were caused by synthetic pesticides. The result was the book Silent Spring (1962), which brought environmental concerns to an unprecedented attention of the American people. Although Silent Spring was met with fierce opposition by chemical companies, it spurred a reversal in national pesticide policy, which led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides. It also inspired a grassroots environmental movement that led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Carson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter. This documentary is all about how that book came about and her life story Agenda: 1900 Hours - START of Documentary 2030 Hours - END of Documentary 2031 Hours - Start of Group Discussions, Thoughts, etc ALL times are in EDT/EST format Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557294

In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age. Sixty-five years later their story has finally been told. 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 Co-sponsored by: Subramaniam Ganesan Agenda: 7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 7:15 PM - Documentary 8:00 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:15 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are in East Coast USA Daylight Savings (EDT) TZ Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557303

[] Recently, 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: The Search for Life The Drake Equation Summary: A look at the Drake equation, developed by Dr. Frank Drake as a way to think about the number of extraterrestrial civilizations in our galaxy that could exist and communicate with us 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. We are celebrating this on the occasion of Frank's birthday (May 28th, 1930). [] Co-sponsored by: Subramaniam Ganesan Agenda: 7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; 7:05 PM - Documentary Start 8:00 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 8:30 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are in USA east coast TZ (Daylight Savings) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557300

[]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

Tech is moving fast — and the best way to keep up is together. Join the ACM-IEEE WIE Twin Cities community for an evening of expert-led talks, real-world insights, and genuine connection. This session is part of our ongoing Track 03 — Data Infrastructure & AI Readiness series, designed to bridge the gap between AI architecture and enterprise-scale adoption. This month's theme: AI in the Real World — Build, Adopt, Belong. We go from how multimodal AI actually works under the hood, to why enterprise adoption still fails — and what to do about it. Whether you're an engineer, architect, leader, or student, there's something here for you. What's Happening 👋 *Welcome & Keynote — AI is ready. Are we? Lakshmi Priya Gopalsamy, Senior Engineering Manager — Target 🎤 *Multimodal AI: How Models See, Hear, and Reason Across Data Types by Rudra Pratap Chakraborty, Cloud & AI Solutions Architect — N5 Sensors From text-only transformers to multimodal systems — embeddings, cross-attention, and modality fusion. Real deployment patterns, honest tradeoffs, and what this means for the systems you're building today. 🎤 Beyond the AI Hype: What It Really Takes for Enterprises to Adopt AI by Harish Vundavalli, Senior IT Architect — Strategic Education Inc. Why AI pilots stall, what causes hesitation across teams and leadership, and a grounded framework for moving from experimentation to sustainable adoption. 🤝 Open Q&A + Networking & Community Mixer Want to speak at a future session? Submit your topic Learn more about this group (https://twincities-techhub.lovable.app/apply) Join our LinkedIn Group (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/19247009/) Co-sponsored by: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Speaker(s): , , Room: 2nd Floor, Mary and David Doty Board Room, Bldg: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Radio Communications in Wildland Fire Operations Every firefighter deployed to a wildland fire learns the critical importance of Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones, or LCES, as firefighters call it. LCES are the four pillars of safe wildland fire operations. Effective radio communications is not just a tool—it is the glue that integrates these four pillars, and the foundational lifeline that separates successful containment from tragedy. Unlike structural firefighting, wildland operations often occur in remote, rugged terrain where cell service is non-existent, and crews are spread across miles of demanding landscape. The challenging aspects of this environment—intense smoke, roaring fires, extreme heat, and severe topographical interference—place unique demands on communication technology. Firefighters require robust radio systems, interoperable with multiple agencies, and increasingly augmented by mobile mapping apps. This presentation will explore the radio systems used to support firefighters and the LCES process in wildland firefighting, Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Walt Burns Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556478

Co-sponsored by: Society of Women Engineers, Detroit Speaker(s): Cimi Thomas, Paavai Arumugam Agenda: In the age of AI, cybersecurity is the ultimate guardrail for ethical design. Whether you are a graduate student or an early-career professional, join us to explore how you can expand your career path and lead the charge in securing the future of intelligent systems Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553188