In 2003, Tim and Gretchen Gilbertson had a vision: to create a revolutionary television that would bridge the gap between design and technology.From that first TV Mirror prototype created in the Gilbertson garage, Séura has become an award-winning manufacturer offering a full and constantly evolving, portfolio of mirror and TV solutions with applications in every indoor and outdoor space.Throughout the Séura journey, technology has drastically evolved and become an even larger and more integrated part of everyday life. With that, Séura’s vision has evolved as well. Instead of bridging the gap between design and technology Séura is focused on eliminating it. Our team works to find the perfect harmony of design and technology in every product and project so that every individual gets the most from every space they are in.Agenda: 4:30 pm Presentation/Tour of SéuraAfter the tour -6:00 pm Social-Happy Hour at Mackinaws with cash bar2925 Voyager DrGreen Bay, WI6:15 pm Dinner at Mackinaws Grill & SpiritsCost: $20, payable at registration7:15 pm Short Business MeetingDoor Prize Drawing1230 Ontario Rd, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

In 2003, Tim and Gretchen Gilbertson had a vision: to create a revolutionary television that would bridge the gap between design and technology. From that first TV Mirror prototype created in the Gilbertson garage, Séura has become an award-winning manufacturer offering a full and constantly evolving, portfolio of mirror and TV solutions with applications in every indoor and outdoor space. Throughout the Séura journey, technology has drastically evolved and become an even larger and more integrated part of everyday life. With that, Séura’s vision has evolved as well. Instead of bridging the gap between design and technology Séura is focused on eliminating it. Our team works to find the perfect harmony of design and technology in every product and project so that every individual gets the most from every space they are in. Agenda: 4:30 pm Presentation/Tour of Séura After the tour - 6:00 pm Social-Happy Hour at Mackinaws with cash bar 2925 Voyager Dr Green Bay, WI 6:15 pm Dinner at Mackinaws Grill & Spirits Cost: $20, payable at registration 7:15 pm Short Business Meeting Door Prize Drawing 1230 Ontario Rd, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

In 2003, Tim and Gretchen Gilbertson had a vision: to create a revolutionary television that would bridge the gap between design and technology. From that first TV Mirror prototype created in the Gilbertson garage, Séura has become an award-winning manufacturer offering a full and constantly evolving, portfolio of mirror and TV solutions with applications in every indoor and outdoor space. Throughout the Séura journey, technology has drastically evolved and become an even larger and more integrated part of everyday life. With that, Séura’s vision has evolved as well. Instead of bridging the gap between design and technology Séura is focused on eliminating it. Our team works to find the perfect harmony of design and technology in every product and project so that every individual gets the most from every space they are in. Agenda: 4:30 pm Presentation/Tour of Séura After the tour - 6:00 pm Social-Happy Hour at Mackinaws with cash bar 2925 Voyager Dr Green Bay, WI 6:15 pm Dinner at Mackinaws Grill & Spirits Cost: $20, payable at registration 7:15 pm Short Business Meeting Door Prize Drawing 1230 Ontario Rd, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

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 January 5th, 2024 between 4:00 PM and 05:30 PM (online).Elevation:Senior Member Reviewers will assist interested member candidates with at least 10 years of experience in their profession.The way it works is:At least a 10 years of significant experience with BS 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: http://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/grade_elevation.htmlTo (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390252)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390252)for the event and consider contacting existing senior members/fellows 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) befor 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 attendees join us online, we will create several breakout rooms, one for each reference (at least)Co-sponsored by: Sharan KalwaniSpeaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan KalwaniAgenda: Online Link (TBD)(Friday)04:00 PM - Coffee/Tea (on your own), Introductions, and Elevation processing.05:30 PM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking and temporarily say 'Good bye'Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390252

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 January 5th, 2024 between 4:00 PM and 05:30 PM (online). Elevation: Senior Member Reviewers will assist interested member candidates with at least 10 years of experience in their profession. The way it works is: At least a 10 years of significant experience with BS 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/390252)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390252)for the event and consider contacting existing senior members/fellows 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 attendees join us online, we will create several breakout rooms, one for each reference (at least) Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan Kalwani Agenda: Online Link (TBD) (Friday) 04:00 PM - Coffee/Tea (on your own), Introductions, and Elevation processing. 05:30 PM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking and temporarily say 'Good bye' Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390252

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 January 5th, 2024 between 4:00 PM and 05:30 PM (online). Elevation: Senior Member Reviewers will assist interested member candidates with at least 10 years of experience in their profession. The way it works is: At least a 10 years of significant experience with BS 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/390252)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390252)for the event and consider contacting existing senior members/fellows 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 attendees join us online, we will create several breakout rooms, one for each reference (at least) Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan Kalwani Agenda: Online Link (TBD) (Friday) 04:00 PM - Coffee/Tea (on your own), Introductions, and Elevation processing. 05:30 PM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking and temporarily say 'Good bye' Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390252

The SEM Life Member (LM) Affinity Group will begin its 2024 series of planning meetings on January 8, 2024 at 12:00 (Noon) and continue each month through the year on the 2nd Monday of each month. The Administrative Committee (Admin) invites interested Life Members to join us and help plan the year's activities. Agenda: - Call Meeting to Order – - Start Meeting Recording: - Confirm Quorum - Meeting Agenda Review / Approval - Previous Meeting Minutes Review / Approval - Treasurer’s Report: - 2023 Summary Report - 2024 Budget Planning - Outreach - 2024 Winter Message to SEM Life Members - Update SEM LM website - Winter Article for Wavelengths newsletter (February issue) - Spring Article for LM newsletter & Wavelengths - YPs / Students / - More? - Projects / Member Activities - Ideas: (Lets brainstorm this) - Consider additional Admin officers. - Liaison officers to SEM groups (Student Branches /Non LM Senior Members /YPs /etc..) - Planning officers for LM visits / tours (ESD / SAE / SME / Detroit Science Center / etc..) - Liaison officers to IEEE Life Member main organization. - Adjourn! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/398856

The SEM Life Member (LM) Affinity Group will begin its 2024 series of planning meetings on January 8, 2024 at 12:00 (Noon) and continue each month through the year on the 2nd Monday of each month.The Administrative Committee (Admin) invites interested Life Members to join us and help plan the year's activities.Agenda: - Call Meeting to Order –- Start Meeting Recording:- Confirm Quorum- Meeting Agenda Review / Approval- Previous Meeting Minutes Review / Approval- Treasurer’s Report:- 2023 Summary Report- 2024 Budget Planning- Outreach- 2024 Winter Message to SEM Life Members- Update SEM LM website- Winter Article for Wavelengths newsletter (February issue)- Spring Article for LM newsletter & Wavelengths- YPs / Students /- More?- Projects / Member Activities- Ideas: (Lets brainstorm this)- Consider additional Admin officers.- Liaison officers to SEM groups (Student Branches /Non LM Senior Members /YPs /etc..)- Planning officers for LM visits / tours (ESD / SAE / SME / Detroit Science Center / etc..)- Liaison officers to IEEE Life Member main organization.- Adjourn!Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/398856

The IEEE Toledo Section Executive Committee meets monthly to plan local events and discuss section operations. Section members are welcome to attend. Please contact a Section Officer for more information. 1050 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43615

Happy New Year! Our first IEEE Computer Society Chicago webinar of the 2024 year is this Wednesday, hosted by ACM Chicago on Heads-Up Computing: Towards The Next Generation of Interactive Computing, presented by Prof. Shengdong Zhao, City University of Hong Kong. Please register at https://acm-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IR8h_SucQWWh_9bNe4Paxg.Co-sponsored by: ACM ChicagoSpeaker(s): Shengdong Zhao, Agenda: (Times are Central Time)6:00 pm - brief intros6:05 pm - Presentation by Shengdong Zhao6:45 pm- Q&A7:00 pm - EndVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399609

Happy New Year! Our first IEEE Computer Society Chicago webinar of the 2024 year is this Wednesday, hosted by ACM Chicago on Heads-Up Computing: Towards The Next Generation of Interactive Computing, presented by Prof. Shengdong Zhao, City University of Hong Kong. Please register at https://acm-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IR8h_SucQWWh_9bNe4Paxg. Co-sponsored by: ACM Chicago Speaker(s): Shengdong Zhao, Agenda: (Times are Central Time) 6:00 pm - brief intros 6:05 pm - Presentation by Shengdong Zhao 6:45 pm- Q&A 7:00 pm - End Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399609

SEM Chapter 8 Officers AdCom meeting:Contact Scott Lytle: [email protected] for details and Teleconference phone information.Co-sponsored by: Scott LytleAgenda: Agenda on-line: Contact Steve Tomba [email protected] for details.Bldg: Yazaki North America, 6800 N Haggerty Rd, Canton, Michigan, United States, 48187-3577

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. Bldg: Yazaki North America, 6800 N Haggerty Rd, Canton, Michigan, United States, 48187-3577

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. Bldg: Yazaki North America, 6800 N Haggerty Rd, Canton, Michigan, United States, 48187-3577

Grace Brewster Hopper (née Murray; December 9, 1906 – January 1, 1992) was an American computer scientist, mathematician, and United States Navy Rear Admiral. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first code linking routines. Hopper was also one of the first to devise the theory of machine-independent programming languages, and the FLOW-MATIC programming language she created using this theory was later extended to create COBOL, an early high-level programming language still in use today.AFTER the three documentaries (short+medium+short in length) - 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 tooAgenda: 5:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop5:05 PM - Documentary6:15 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion7:00 PM - Wrap UpALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or UTC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effectVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390379

Come hang out with your tribe - people who understand where you're coming from and appreciate your interests. Agenda: Conversation, socialization, and good cheer.Come an Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/391977

Come hang out with your tribe - people who understand where you're coming from and appreciate your interests. Agenda: Conversation, socialization, and good cheer.Come an Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/391977

In 2024 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. These are referred to as ‘soft skills’ in that they are not based on the physical principles we all learned as we worked toward our engineering degrees. They are psychological, organizational, interpersonal and their training requires that they be ‘learned’ in two associated ways.The first part is an appreciation of the principles and techniques involved. That is usually part of a class or study covering the basics (theory) of the method. That part we intend to offer in the form of ‘on-line’ classes and reference study material.The second part requires putting the ‘theory’ into active practice. We often liken this to learning a sport, such as playing a game of tennis. No amount of ‘book study’ can teach you how it feels to swing a racket, or how to know when your swing connects perfectly, and the ball goes exactly where you intended. Those elements of a skill only come with practice!Classes:As an introduction to the ‘theory’ portion of these skills, we will offer a 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 2024 and conclude end of February of that year. Each class will be conducted via WebEx/Zoom 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 WilliamsSpeaker(s): Sharan KalwaniAgenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered DurationSat 1/13/2024 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 HrsSat 1/20/2024 Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 HrsSat 1/27/2024 Leadership Chair Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/3/2024 Leadership V-Chair Vice-Chair Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/10/2024 Leadership Secretary Secretary Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/17/2024 Leadership Treasurer Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/24/2024 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 HrsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382469

In 2024 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. These are referred to as ‘soft skills’ in that they are not based on the physical principles we all learned as we worked toward our engineering degrees. They are psychological, organizational, interpersonal and their training requires that they be ‘learned’ in two associated ways. The first part is an appreciation of the principles and techniques involved. That is usually part of a class or study covering the basics (theory) of the method. That part we intend to offer in the form of ‘on-line’ classes and reference study material. The second part requires putting the ‘theory’ into active practice. We often liken this to learning a sport, such as playing a game of tennis. No amount of ‘book study’ can teach you how it feels to swing a racket, or how to know when your swing connects perfectly, and the ball goes exactly where you intended. Those elements of a skill only come with practice! Classes: As an introduction to the ‘theory’ portion of these skills, we will offer a 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 2024 and conclude end of February of that year. Each class will be conducted via WebEx/Zoom 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 Agenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered Duration Sat 1/13/2024 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 Hrs Sat 1/20/2024 Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 Hrs Sat 1/27/2024 Leadership Chair Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2/3/2024 Leadership V-Chair Vice-Chair Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2/10/2024 Leadership Secretary Secretary Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2/17/2024 Leadership Treasurer Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2/24/2024 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 Hrs Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382469

A gentle introduction to the Agile PhilosophyAgile 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.AudienceThis 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.PrerequisitesAttendees 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.Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani, Agenda: 01:00 PM - Registration/Sign In, verification of attendee, Coffee & Continental Snacks01:05 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update01:15 PM - Start of the Micro Tutorial Session02:55 PM - End of session, Q&A03:00 PM - Formal Conclusion, Feedback session and Wrap UpA printed copy of the notes will be provided to each confirmed attendee. There is a small fee to cover costs of refreshments and the printed material. Registration is confirmed only after fee is pre-paidRoom: 281, Bldg: Engineering center, 115 Library Drive, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, United States, 48309-4479

Women in engineering social event Co-sponsored by: Ahmed Abdelgawad Lansing, Michigan, United States

Women in engineering social eventCo-sponsored by: Ahmed AbdelgawadLansing, Michigan, United States

As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Similarly, a graph can be worth dozens of statistical calculations. Well-chosen graphical methods are an important part of successful data analysis. Graphs of individual data values provide insight into central tendency, variation, time trends, and correlation. This talk will introduce this valuable category of statistical graphics, show how specific graphical methods provide these insights and provide examples of each of these graphs. Co-sponsored by: Angela Robinson Speaker(s): , Karen Hulting Agenda: 6:00 Networking 6:30 Speaker 8:30 Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399048

As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Similarly, a graph can be worth dozens of statistical calculations. Well-chosen graphical methods are an important part of successful data analysis. Graphs of individual data values provide insight into central tendency, variation, time trends, and correlation. This talk will introduce this valuable category of statistical graphics, show how specific graphical methods provide these insights and provide examples of each of these graphs.Co-sponsored by: Angela RobinsonSpeaker(s): , Karen HultingAgenda: 6:00 Networking6:30 Speaker8:30 AdjournVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399048

The seminar will be conducted in person and (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://umich.zoom.us/j/99294143245?pwd=K254N2FsVWg0ZmE1OTJ4alpCeDRLZz09__;!!HXCxUKc!3TbAMWNudp8umnICb0HzfZnVYrDa-PTZfZEWApjn97Ue31F4voSNNIyqFeKwVqy1gedHpYU6CLkngQLj$). Passcode: MIPSE In this seminar, Dr. Gatu Johnson will describe how HED laser facilities such as NIF and OMEGA can generate plasma conditions that simulate astrophysical phenomena – such as the fundamental energy producing nuclear reactions that occur inside stars. Speaker(s): Dr. Maria Gatu Johnson, Room: 1005 EECS, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400656

The seminar will be conducted in person and (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://umich.zoom.us/j/99294143245?pwd=K254N2FsVWg0ZmE1OTJ4alpCeDRLZz09__;!!HXCxUKc!3TbAMWNudp8umnICb0HzfZnVYrDa-PTZfZEWApjn97Ue31F4voSNNIyqFeKwVqy1gedHpYU6CLkngQLj$).Passcode: MIPSEIn this seminar, Dr. Gatu Johnson will describe how HED laser facilities such as NIF and OMEGA can generate plasma conditions that simulate astrophysical phenomena – such as the fundamental energy producing nuclear reactions that occur inside stars.Speaker(s): Dr. Maria Gatu Johnson, Room: 1005 EECS, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400656

What better way to start the new year than by getting together with your fellow engineers/technologists? IEEE-Madison will be having a low-key social event at Lucky's on Regent Street on Wednesday, January 17. It'll run from 5:30 to 7:30 that evening. We'll provide beverages and appetizers. Stop by for twenty minutes or stay for the whole thing. All IEEE members are welcome, from Student to Life Fellow. You are encouraged to bring a guest, as well. Looking forward to seeing you there! Lucky's is a short walk from UW's Engineering campus and from Union South. On-street parking exists in the area, but is dicey at best. Agenda: 5:30 Order first appetizers and beverages 5:30-7:30 Talk to fellow IEEE members and their guests. Make new friends and new contacts. 7:30 Sadly bid each other "farewell" Bldg: Lucky's, 1313 Regent Street, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

There is a popular misconception that patenting software innovations is prohibited in the United States. There is also a mistaken belief that "software patents" are unenforceable.This Software Patent Presentation, as presented by Benjamin Edlavitch of Edlavitch Law PLLC, will debunk these myths and provide practical approaches to procuring patents on software innovations as well as enforcing, defending, and monetizing such patents.Ben is a USPTO registered patent attorney with unique technical backgrounds in the life sciences, software, and electrical and computer engineering. Also, with over 26 years of experience in the IT industry (8+ years as a software developer and 18+ years as an IP law specialist), Ben advises clients on complex commercial agreements and technology licenses. This includes counseling clients on open source software issues and other legal concerns associated with computing and e-commerce.Co-sponsored by: International Council On Systems Engineering (INCOSE) - Twin CitiesAgenda: 6-6:30 networking/pizza time6:30-6:45 INCOSE/IEEE intros6:45-7:45 presentation7:45-8:00 questions8:00 Library meeting rooms closeRoom: Robert H. Rohlf Room, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, 55305

There is a popular misconception that patenting software innovations is prohibited in the United States. There is also a mistaken belief that "software patents" are unenforceable. This Software Patent Presentation, as presented by Benjamin Edlavitch of Edlavitch Law PLLC, will debunk these myths and provide practical approaches to procuring patents on software innovations as well as enforcing, defending, and monetizing such patents. Ben is a USPTO registered patent attorney with unique technical backgrounds in the life sciences, software, and electrical and computer engineering. Also, with over 26 years of experience in the IT industry (8+ years as a software developer and 18+ years as an IP law specialist), Ben advises clients on complex commercial agreements and technology licenses. This includes counseling clients on open source software issues and other legal concerns associated with computing and e-commerce. Co-sponsored by: International Council On Systems Engineering (INCOSE) - Twin Cities Agenda: 6-6:30 networking/pizza time 6:30-6:45 INCOSE/IEEE intros 6:45-7:45 presentation 7:45-8:00 questions 8:00 Library meeting rooms close Room: Robert H. Rohlf Room, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, 55305

Meeting to plan and discuss activities/events.Agenda: 1. Reflect on last year's activities.2. Welcome new Chair and thank the old Chair for her outstanding activities for the last two years.3. Plan for this year's activities.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400706

Meeting to plan and discuss activities/events. Agenda: 1. Reflect on last year's activities. 2. Welcome new Chair and thank the old Chair for her outstanding activities for the last two years. 3. Plan for this year's activities. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400706

Measuring electricity access is an expensive and difficult undertaking, fraught with error and missingness. Leveraging computational analysis of remotely sensed data across thousands of nights, we generate indicators of electricity poverty across the globe at the settlement level, improving spatial resolution and filling in temporal gaps. We demonstrate the reliability and validity of these classifications against ground-based surveys at multiple scales. We estimate the energy poor population is 1.17 billion, 60% higher than the official global estimate of 733 million lacking electricity access. Most of the world’s energy poor live in areas that are more remote, less densely populated, and more rugged than energy abundant areas. The results clarify the obstacles that impede equitable access to sustainable and affordable energy and provide new data to improve the targeting of solutions to address energy poverty across the world.Co-sponsored by: Dr Wencong SuSpeaker(s): Brian Min, Agenda: Main Event is from 12;30 PM to 1;30 PMThus attending in person - refreshments will be provided.4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48128, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400643

In 2024 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. These are referred to as ‘soft skills’ in that they are not based on the physical principles we all learned as we worked toward our engineering degrees. They are psychological, organizational, interpersonal and their training requires that they be ‘learned’ in two associated ways.The first part is an appreciation of the principles and techniques involved. That is usually part of a class or study covering the basics (theory) of the method. That part we intend to offer in the form of ‘on-line’ classes and reference study material.The second part requires putting the ‘theory’ into active practice. We often liken this to learning a sport, such as playing a game of tennis. No amount of ‘book study’ can teach you how it feels to swing a racket, or how to know when your swing connects perfectly, and the ball goes exactly where you intended. Those elements of a skill only come with practice!Classes:As an introduction to the ‘theory’ portion of these skills, we will offer a 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 2024 and conclude end of February of that year. Each class will be conducted via WebEx/Zoom 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 WilliamsSpeaker(s): Sharan KalwaniAgenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered DurationSat 1/13/2024 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 HrsSat 1/20/2024 Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 HrsSat 1/27/2024 Leadership Chair Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/3/2024 Leadership V-Chair Vice-Chair Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/10/2024 Leadership Secretary Secretary Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/17/2024 Leadership Treasurer Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/24/2024 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 HrsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382564

IEEE Milwaukee sponsors the “Best Power System” award for the Future City contest (IEEE Milwaukee has done this since 2009). All judging is in-person. This year’s theme is “Electrify Your Future”, where 7th and 8th grade student teams will design a city completely powered by electricity generated from sources that keep the citizens and the environment healthy and safe. A total of 50 teams (3 middle school studends per team) complete in this regional contest for Future City.The criteria for the Best Power System includes; 1) How it is represented in the physical model; 2) Types of power sources and number of locations; 3) Methods to deliver and distribute the power; 4) Safety (prevent or handle overload) and availability (eg., what if there is no wind or too many clouds for renewable energy); 5) Environment (handling emissions and pollution).Bldg: Kern Center, MSOE Kern Center, 1025 North Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202-3109

IEEE Milwaukee sponsors the “Best Power System” award for the Future City contest (IEEE Milwaukee has done this since 2009). All judging is in-person. This year’s theme is “Electrify Your Future”, where 7th and 8th grade student teams will design a city completely powered by electricity generated from sources that keep the citizens and the environment healthy and safe. A total of 50 teams (3 middle school studends per team) complete in this regional contest for Future City.The criteria for the Best Power System includes; 1) How it is represented in the physical model; 2) Types of power sources and number of locations; 3) Methods to deliver and distribute the power; 4) Safety (prevent or handle overload) and availability (eg., what if there is no wind or too many clouds for renewable energy); 5) Environment (handling emissions and pollution).Bldg: Kern Center, MSOE Kern Center, 1025 North Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202-3109

The Virtual Senior Member Reference Review Panels Online interviews of members wishing to elevate by current Senior Members where the Seniors can get to know the candidates assist in matching members to Senior Members. Have you ever wondered what it required to be a Senior Member or even why it mattered? 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. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/389448

John Ockenfels and Peter Teahen’s Flight to End Polio took three months to circumnavigate the globe. Getting their single engine Cessna 210 off the ground took three years. In our April 2023 Tech Talk, John Ockenfels and Peter Teahen gave a presentation on the preparations for the flight. In this month’s Tech Talk, they will give a presentation on the three-month trip to circumnavigate the globe. On 30 July, after traveling about 26,000 miles, Teahen and Ockenfels landed safely at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. Along the course of their flight, they had participated in 24 fundraisers (the money raised there has yet to be tallied). I hope you can join us for an update on A Flight to Fight Polio >> https://www.rotary.org/en/flight-fight-polio Both Peter and John are pilots, Rotarians, and members of the Fellowship of Flying Rotarians. Polio eradication has been a primary focus of Rotary for over 35 years and continues to be a major initiative. While the end of polio may be near, no child anywhere is safe until every child has been vaccinated. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): JOHN OCKENFELS, PETER TEAHEN Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400681

John Ockenfels and Peter Teahen’s Flight to End Polio took three months to circumnavigate the globe. Getting their single engine Cessna 210 off the ground took three years.In our April 2023 Tech Talk, John Ockenfels and Peter Teahen gave a presentation on the preparations for the flight. In this month’s Tech Talk, they will give a presentation on the three-month trip to circumnavigate the globe.On 30 July, after traveling about 26,000 miles, Teahen and Ockenfels landed safely at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. Along the course of their flight, they had participated in 24 fundraisers (the money raised there has yet to be tallied).I hope you can join us for an update on A Flight to Fight Polio >> https://www.rotary.org/en/flight-fight-polioBoth Peter and John are pilots, Rotarians, and members of the Fellowship of Flying Rotarians. Polio eradication has been a primary focus of Rotary for over 35 years and continues to be a major initiative. While the end of polio may be near, no child anywhere is safe until every child has been vaccinated.Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE ProgramSpeaker(s): JOHN OCKENFELS, PETER TEAHENVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400681

Dan Hebeisen from Grace Technologies will provide a presentation on Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESD's). PESD’s are permanently mounted, self-powered devices that are used for Mechanical and Electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. PEDS’s enhance compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA energy isolation principles, which results in increased safety, productivity, and efficiency. PESD’s allows Qualified Electrical Workers and Task Qualified Persons to perform an Absence of Voltage test during Electrical Lockout/Tagout from outside the electrical equipment enclosure. Speaker(s): Dan Hebeisen Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401697

Dan Hebeisen from Grace Technologies will provide a presentation on Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESD's).PESD’s are permanently mounted, self-powered devices that are used for Mechanical and Electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. PEDS’s enhance compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA energy isolation principles, which results in increased safety, productivity, and efficiency. PESD’s allows Qualified Electrical Workers and Task Qualified Persons to perform an Absence of Voltage test during Electrical Lockout/Tagout from outside the electrical equipment enclosure.Speaker(s): Dan HebeisenVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401697

TEMS Chapter 10 2024 Kick off meeting Chapter status Membership Head count Propose 2 F2F meetings in 2024 Meeting topics from TEMS members. Agenda: Introduce the chapter officers TEMS chapter status going into 2024. Current membership #s and treasure report Propose TEMS Chapter meetings every 4th Wednesday of the month. 6:30pm to 7:15pm Define 2024 goals Open the floor to membership comments or questions. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/391678

FutureCon is having their first in-person cybersecurity conference in Chicago on Thursday, January 25 at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook. IEEE Chicago members can attend for free using the code IEEECHI at registration. More information can be found at https://futureconevents.com/events/chicago-il-2024/.Bldg: Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 WEST 22ND STREET, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/396960

FutureCon is having their first in-person cybersecurity conference in Chicago on Thursday, January 25 at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook. IEEE Chicago members can attend for free in person or can attend online using the code IEEECHI at registration. More information can be found at https://futureconevents.com/events/chicago-il-2024/. Bldg: Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 WEST 22ND STREET, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/396960

A Consultants Committee Virtual Meeting In early 2022, the (https://ieeeusa.org/committees/aicncc/) polled local consultant network chairs to find out the status of their local groups. What we learned is that many local networks were having trouble restarting activities after having such a long layoff from in-person meetings. We also learned that many chairs have questions about activities of the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee. On January 25 at 12:00pm-1:00pm EST, the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee is again sponsoring a virtual workshop for local consultant network chairs. We have asked Dr. Johannes Schaefer, Senior Manager with IEEE Strategic Research and author of the (https://ieeeusa.org/product/ieee-usa-consultants-fee-survey-report-2023-edition/) to give a presentation on key findings from the report. Dr. Schaefer will be joined by members of IEEE-USA Consultants Committee to add their commentary about the impact on independent consultants from findings of the survey. The committee also wants this workshop to be an interactive discussion with network chairs regarding the report. After the presentation, there will be a Q/A with members of the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee. IEEE-USA Consultants Committee members want to address any questions about the committee's activities that local chairs may have. The speaker will address any additional questions chairs may have regarding the presentation. So, we invite all Chairs, Vice Chairs and other network officers, as well as potential future Board members, to attend this online event. This meeting will be recorded to be used as an on Demand resource. Speaker(s): Johannes Schaefer, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390924

In recent years, the field of advanced packaging has taken center stage as the semiconductor industry pursues ever more energy efficient, high-performance, and low-cost electronic systems. While the field of advanced packaging is undergoing revolutionary technology advances today, there is little doubt that advanced packaging in the new era of Moore’s Law will offer extreme levels of die integration/bonding and begin to blur the boundary between on- and off-chip connectivity (especially in 3D architectures) due to ever denser physical I/O interfaces/bonds. This talk will address a few technical areas. First, we present a survey of recent advanced packaging technologies. Next, we discuss the emergence of panel-based glass-core packages and their potential impact on AI workloads. Further, we present a deep dive into GT’s glass-core packaging technologies, including large-area glass packages and glass-based stitch-chip technologies for digital and mm-wave electronics. Next, 3D technologies enabled by SiO2-based chiplet wafer-level reconstitution technologies for dense 3DHI technologies and selective-ALD cobalt chiplet bonding are also discussed. Speaker(s): Muhannad Bakir, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400217

In recent years, the field of advanced packaging has taken center stage as the semiconductor industry pursues ever more energy efficient, high-performance, and low-cost electronic systems. While the field of advanced packaging is undergoing revolutionary technology advances today, there is little doubt that advanced packaging in the new era of Moore’s Law will offer extreme levels of die integration/bonding and begin to blur the boundary between on- and off-chip connectivity (especially in 3D architectures) due to ever denser physical I/O interfaces/bonds. This talk will address a few technical areas. First, we present a survey of recent advanced packaging technologies. Next, we discuss the emergence of panel-based glass-core packages and their potential impact on AI workloads. Further, we present a deep dive into GT’s glass-core packaging technologies, including large-area glass packages and glass-based stitch-chip technologies for digital and mm-wave electronics. Next, 3D technologies enabled by SiO2-based chiplet wafer-level reconstitution technologies for dense 3DHI technologies and selective-ALD cobalt chiplet bonding are also discussed.Speaker(s): Muhannad Bakir, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400217

Douglas Carl Engelbart (January 30, 1925 – July 2, 2013) was an American engineer and inventor, and an early computer and (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Internet_pioneers). He is best known for his work on founding the field of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human%E2%80%93computer_interaction), particularly while at his (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmentation_Research_Center) Lab in (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SRI_International), which resulted in creation of the (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_mouse), and the development of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertext), networked computers, and precursors to (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface). These were demonstrated at (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mother_of_All_Demos) in 1968. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engelbart%27s_law), the observation that the intrinsic rate of human performance is exponential, is named after him. 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: 5:30 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop5:35 PM - Documentary6:40 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion7:00 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/396520

In 2024 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. These are referred to as ‘soft skills’ in that they are not based on the physical principles we all learned as we worked toward our engineering degrees. They are psychological, organizational, interpersonal and their training requires that they be ‘learned’ in two associated ways.The first part is an appreciation of the principles and techniques involved. That is usually part of a class or study covering the basics (theory) of the method. That part we intend to offer in the form of ‘on-line’ classes and reference study material.The second part requires putting the ‘theory’ into active practice. We often liken this to learning a sport, such as playing a game of tennis. No amount of ‘book study’ can teach you how it feels to swing a racket, or how to know when your swing connects perfectly, and the ball goes exactly where you intended. Those elements of a skill only come with practice!Classes:As an introduction to the ‘theory’ portion of these skills, we will offer a 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 2024 and conclude end of February of that year. Each class will be conducted via WebEx/Zoom 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 WilliamsSpeaker(s): Sharan KalwaniAgenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered DurationSat 1/13/2024 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 HrsSat 1/20/2024 Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 HrsSat 1/27/2024 Leadership Chair Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/3/2024 Leadership V-Chair Vice-Chair Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/10/2024 Leadership Secretary Secretary Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/17/2024 Leadership Treasurer Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/24/2024 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 HrsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382565

In 2024 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. These are referred to as ‘soft skills’ in that they are not based on the physical principles we all learned as we worked toward our engineering degrees. They are psychological, organizational, interpersonal and their training requires that they be ‘learned’ in two associated ways.The first part is an appreciation of the principles and techniques involved. That is usually part of a class or study covering the basics (theory) of the method. That part we intend to offer in the form of ‘on-line’ classes and reference study material.The second part requires putting the ‘theory’ into active practice. We often liken this to learning a sport, such as playing a game of tennis. No amount of ‘book study’ can teach you how it feels to swing a racket, or how to know when your swing connects perfectly, and the ball goes exactly where you intended. Those elements of a skill only come with practice!Classes:As an introduction to the ‘theory’ portion of these skills, we will offer a 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 2024 and conclude end of February of that year. Each class will be conducted via WebEx/Zoom 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 WilliamsSpeaker(s): Sharan KalwaniAgenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered DurationSat 1/13/2024 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 HrsSat 1/20/2024 Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 HrsSat 1/27/2024 Leadership Chair Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/3/2024 Leadership V-Chair Vice-Chair Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/10/2024 Leadership Secretary Secretary Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/17/2024 Leadership Treasurer Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 HrsSat 2/24/2024 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 HrsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382565

In 2024 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. These are referred to as ‘soft skills’ in that they are not based on the physical principles we all learned as we worked toward our engineering degrees. They are psychological, organizational, interpersonal and their training requires that they be ‘learned’ in two associated ways. The first part is an appreciation of the principles and techniques involved. That is usually part of a class or study covering the basics (theory) of the method. That part we intend to offer in the form of ‘on-line’ classes and reference study material. The second part requires putting the ‘theory’ into active practice. We often liken this to learning a sport, such as playing a game of tennis. No amount of ‘book study’ can teach you how it feels to swing a racket, or how to know when your swing connects perfectly, and the ball goes exactly where you intended. Those elements of a skill only come with practice! Classes: As an introduction to the ‘theory’ portion of these skills, we will offer a 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 2024 and conclude end of February of that year. Each class will be conducted via WebEx/Zoom 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 Agenda: Day Date General Topic/Theme Primary Focus Areas covered Duration Sat 1/13/2024 vTools Communications Volunteer tools/resources for the Primary Teams 2 Hrs Sat 1/20/2024 Collabratec Communications Primary & Extended Team 2 Hrs Sat 1/27/2024 Leadership Chair Chair Duties / Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2/3/2024 Leadership V-Chair Vice-Chair Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2/10/2024 Leadership Secretary Secretary Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2/17/2024 Leadership Treasurer Treasurer Duties & Responsibilities 2 Hrs Sat 2/24/2024 Leadership Extended Team IEEE code of Ethics (updated) 2 Hrs Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382565

Please join us for dinner and a tour of the PNW labs, hosted by the PNW faculty and PNW IEEE chapter. We will be touring the Power and Robotics Labs, and learning about ongoing projects and research in those fields.Agenda: 5 : 30 Social Hour6 : 00 Dinner6 : 45 Robotics Lab Tour with Dr. Roy and student7 : 10 Power Lab Tour with Dr. Kozel7 : 30 Walk over the Design Studio and Short Project PresentationsBldg: Millard E Gyte Science and Engineering Building, 2200 169th St, Hammond, Indiana, United States, 46323

Current research in Engineering To attend online: https://cmich.webex.com/meet/haide1w Co-sponsored by: Ahmed Abdelgawad CMU ET138, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, United States, 48858-4499

Current research in EngineeringCo-sponsored by: Ahmed AbdelgawadCMU ET138, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, United States, 48858-4499

The exponential growth in the availability of digital data has powered the emergence of data-driven applications like large language models, computer vision, and digital twin. These applications have incredibly high computing demands that exceed the capabilities of today's high-performance computing systems. Unfortunately, the limitations of scaling silicon technology, and the von-Neumann bottleneck suggest that these demands cannot be addressed through traditional means. To address the pressing challenge of computational scalability and efficiency, new computing paradigms are being explored. One promising solution to this computational challenge is to perform in-memory computation using emerging non-volatile memory (NVM) devices. This approach enables energy efficient execution of computationally expensive operations and promises substantial improvements in throughput. However, the NVM technology is still in its infancy stage. To fully unleash the promises of in-memory computation systems, we need novel electronic design automation (EDA) based solutions tailored to data-intensive applications. In this talk, I will discuss the role EDA can play to close the application-to-devices gap in the in-memory computational stack. In the first part of the talk, I will discuss different in-memory computing styles in analog and digital domains. In the second part of the talk, I will present my representative projects that are focused on improving the scalability, energy efficiency, and robustness of different in-memory computing paradigms. In the final part of the talk, I will discuss future research directions for designing next-generation in-memory computing systems.Speaker(s): Muhammad Rashed, Room: EC 550, Bldg: Engineering Center, 115 Library Drive, Rochester, Michigan, United States, 48326, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/403709

An in-person meeting of the West Michigan Section and Chapter/Affinity Group Executive Committees (ExComs) to discuss budgets, reports and events for 2024. Members of the WM Section who are interested in meeting the Executive Committee and/or would like to get involved are welcome and encouraged to attend. Free parking is available in the Advanced Technology Center building at 151 Fountain St. NE. Please enter using the visitors entrance on Ransom Street. Agenda: The agenda and minutes will be emailed to ExCom members prior to the meeting. Bldg: Advanced Technology Center, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), 151 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49503

In this talk, Illinois Tech Game Design and Experiential Media (GEM) faculty member Carly Kocurek talks about the professionalization of game design, the development of game design degree programs, and the diverse and sometimes surprising career paths that game designers pursue. Degree programs like Illinois Tech's GEM and Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Interactive Media and Game Design (IMGD) train students may place games at the forefront, but the robust skills in experience design, project management, and other areas can lead students to interesting places. Speaker(s): Carly Kocurek, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400500