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Join us for this Virtual Senior Member Reference Review Panels 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, please 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] before the event. 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/438955

The IEEE Central Illinois Section is cohosting a tour of the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting and radar site in Lincoln, IL. This free, online and in-person event is open to all IEEE members and IEEE students 18 years of age or older. This event will include a technical presentation regarding storm forecasting via the WSR-88D dual-polarization radar and related technologies, and short tour of the forecasting office. According to the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), dual-polarization radar can extract information about the horizontal and vertical properties of particles held aloft. These size and shape data allow meteorologists to classify rain, ice pellets, snow, hail, non-precipitation particles and ground clutter with greater accuracy. REGISTRATION: If you plan to attend, you must register below to reserve your seat. Registration and attendance are free to all IEEE members. BRINGING A GUEST? If registering, please indicate if you plan to bring a guest. IEEE members may bring one nonmember guest. PARKING and ACCESSIBILITY: Parking spaces are available adjacent the building, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms and a water fountain will also be available. Federal law prohibits all visitors from bringing firearms or other weapons into the facility. For any additional questions: please see the attached contact information. ABOUT US: Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, Danville and their surrounding areas. Speaker(s): , Ed Shimon 1362 IL-10, Lincoln, Illinois, United States, 62656, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434887

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at Abe's Hideout in Springfield, IL, for an informal networking meetup organized by the IEEE Central Illinois Section. The networking event series is where IEEE members can meet to brainstorm or discuss their favorite engineering topics in a relaxed setting. This event is open to all IEEE member grades, including IEEE students and graduate students. REGISTER IF ATTENDING: Registration is complimentary. However, please note that all attendees are responsible for their own bills. Registration ends the morning of the event, or when all spaces have filled. BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL GUEST? If registering, please indicate if you plan to bring any guests. IEEE members may bring a nonmember guest. PARKING: Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent the building. DRESS CODE: This event has no explicit dress code, however casual, semi-casual, and business casual seem common at the venue. ABOUT US: Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, and their surrounding areas. Agenda: Start time: 6:00 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) End time: 8:30 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) Bldg: Abe's Hideout, 2301 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, United States, 61703

Khandakar Nusrat Islam will conduct a deep dive on her experience as an RF/Microwave Solutions Engineer at Keysight Technologies, where she excels in both engineering and project management. Specializing in RF solutions architecture and project oversight, Nusrat is instrumental in developing custom global solution delivery next-generation solutions at Keysight Technologies. Dr. Islam's career in technology is crucial for driving innovation and addressing pressing global challenges. Her work in developing cutting-edge solutions at Keysight Technologies not only advances engineering practices but also enhances connectivity and improves quality of life. By driving technological progress, she contributes to transformative breakthroughs that benefit industries and communities worldwide. Co-sponsored by: Martha Dodge Speaker(s): Khandakar Nusrat Islam, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434310

Dr. Tom Mehlhorn - University of Michigan From KMS Fusion to HB11 Energy, Xcimer Energy, and Fuse Federal USA; A 50 Year Inertial Fusion Energy Perspective The achievement of ignition and gain on NIF has validated the scientific basis of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). The Department of Energy (DOE) and venture capital funded private companies are again interested in inertial fusion energy (IFE). The new DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program and other Federal programs are creating public–private partnerships to accelerate progress toward fusion pilot plants. The U.S. leads in ICF, but the race to develop the first IFE power plant is an international competition. Private companies will need to play a leading role in developing the necessary technologies. This talk will provide a 50-year perspective as well as discuss promising strategies for the U.S. IFE program from both public and private viewpoints. It will also describe the research of three companies that I am advising: HB11 Energy Pty Ltd. (aneutronic proton–boron fuel cycle), 2) Xcimer Energy (IFE technology to achieve high laser energies), and 3) Fuse Federal (next generation pulsed power technologies for both defense and energy applications). Speaker(s): Tom, Agenda: 3PM: Welcome and Introductions 3:10PM: Lecture 3:45PM: Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442408

Title: Physiological Radar for Biomedical Monitoring and Smart Buildings Prof. Victor Manuel Lubecke Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA Abstract: Doppler radar technology can measure human physiological activity for a wide range of biomedical needs. Compact economical radar systems have been demonstrated as a non-invasive means of measuring vital signs through clothing and bedding, including heart and respiratory rates and signatures, activity, sleep posture, tidal respiratory volume, and pulse pressure. The value of such physiological monitoring extends beyond healthcare for applications including search and rescue, secure authentication, and smart buildings. This talk will provide an overview of state of the art in Doppler radar physiological monitoring and related applications. Bio: Victor Manuel Lubecke received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Caltech in 1990 and 1995, respectively, and the B.S. degree from Cal Poly Pomona in 1986. He is currently a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was previously with Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, where his research focused on remote sensing and microelectromechanical systems for biomedical and industrial applications. Before that, he was with NASA JPL, and RIKEN, where his research involved terahertz and MEMS technologies for space remote sensing and communications. He has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications, holds eight U.S. patents, and co-founded two start-up companies. He is an IEEE Fellow, a Fulbright Senior Scholar and an emeritus Distinguished Microwave Lecturer (DML) IEEE MTT-S. Co-sponsored by: IEEE MTT-S Speaker(s): Victor Manuel Lubecke Room: SEO 636, Bldg: Science and Engineering Offices (SEO) Building, 851 S Morgan St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607

Our next MIPSE seminar will be presented by Dr. Thomas Mehlhorn, former director of Plasma Physics at the Naval Research Laboratory and now advisor to fusion startups. Dr. Mehlhorn’s seminar is titled “From KMS Fusion to HB11 Energy, Xcimer Energy, and Fuse Federal USA; A 50 Year Inertial Fusion Energy Perspective”, and will be presented on Wednesday, October 30, at 3:00 pm in room 1018 Dow. Dr. Mehlhorn will provide a unique perspective on investigating the science and developing the technologies that will be required to deliver inertial-confinement-fusion generated electricity to the grid. The roles of national and international, government funded programs, and the private sector in achieving this goal will be discussed. The seminar will be conducted in person and simulcast via Zoom: Zoom meeting: (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://umich.zoom.us/j/98163860657__;!!HXCxUKc!0NphjgvS1Dd6Wtjvd6h7JUrF0QNcNZsijrxmQLcbMMhrzzev2je2naVRB9_mxcaOj8hHcoJ4I3rb7zNY$) Passcode: MIPSE Speaker(s): Dr. Tom Mehlhorn, Room: Room 1018 Dow, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443031

Abstract: While silicon scaling has reached astonishing levels over the last half century, there has not been a corresponding level of scaling in electronic packaging technology. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) architectures are now changing the landscape, increasingly moving us towards advanced packaging technology and Heterogeneous Integration (HI). What are these unique requirements of AI which are driving the need for HI? What are some of the unique challenges in semiconductor and packaging technologies that must be overcome to make this successful? This seminar will discuss key HI methods including interposers, fan out wafer level processing, silicon bridges, and 3D integration to see how they can be leveraged to achieve AI architectures. [] Speaker(s): Dr. Mukta Farooq, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440607

IEEE Sensors Council Distinguished Lecture IEEE Chicago Section AP-MTT Joint Chapter Speaker(s): Pai-Yen Chen Room: LC C1, Bldg: Science and Engineering Offices (SEO) Building, 851 S Morgan St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms how we live and work through numerous practical applications of intelligence, insights, and decision-making. These generative intelligence capabilities have expanded into industrial applications and systems, leading to many opportunities for innovation in research, development, practice, training, and education. For instance, in energy systems, Generative AI can inform decisions on renewables integration, energy conservation measures, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance. At the same time, across the board in robotics, it contributes to trajectory planning, state estimation, adaptive vision, and human interaction. In parallel to these rapid technical innovations, the risks of AI are also growing. AI that is poorly designed, developed, and evaluated without consideration of the broader socio-technical landscape of operation can result in system failures, service disruptions, security violations, and even human casualties. Some experts have also escalated this to a risk of extinction from AI that should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war. The seminar introduces Generative AI, its composition, capabilities, and distinction from conventional AI, followed by its opportunities and challenges in industrial domains. Risks and ethics of AI alongside globally accepted guidelines for responsible practice and development of AI will also be discussed. Co-sponsored by: Prof. Aleksander Malinowski Speaker(s): Dr. Daswin De Silva Agenda: 2:30 to 3:00 PM: Networking 3:00 to 4:00 PM: Seminar 4:00 to 4:15 PM: After-Event Socializing Room: 1150/1160, Bldg: Business and Engineering Convergence Center, Bradley University, 1500 W Main St, Peoria, Illinois, United States, 61615, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/438667

We will look at some practical steps to take to: - Determine how important different life goals are for you. - Find out how much time is absorbed by everyday life activities - Learning how to prioritize your life's goals - Organize the 'I have to do this' life requirements - Find 'Free' time to do life goals - Set up a plan to 'get it done'. - Plan to spend a hour with us to get control of your life. - - -[] Speaker(s): Kim, Agenda: Welcome & Introductions Primary topic presentation Q&A Adjourn. Short and to the point. We don't want to waste time! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442486

Dinner with friends is the best way I could imagine celebrating the 80th Anniversary celebration of the IEEE Cedar Rapids Section so we are inviting you to a social and dinner November 4th, 2024. As celebrations go, it’s planned Iowa low key, a reception hosted by the WIE Affinity Group from 5-6:00pm with time to greet old friends and meet new ones. Dinner at 6:00, followed by a short recognition program. Please add the evening to your calendar, sign up on line to register and we look forward to seeing you November 4, 2024 at 5:00 pm. At Edison's Eatery 475 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Most of the cost of this event is covered by the IEEE Cedar Rapids Section. So please, check with your calendar manager, invite a guest, and register online. 475 Northland Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52402

You are invited to join us on Monday, November 4th, 2024, at Avanti's Italian Restaurant in Normal, IL for an informal networking meetup organized by the IEEE Central Illinois Section. This event is open to all IEEE member grades, including students and graduate students. Important! Please note the 1-hour time shift to central standard time (CST)! The intended start time for this meeting is 6 PM local (i.e., 00:00 UTC). REGISTER IF ATTENDING: Registration is complimentary. However, please note that all attendees are responsible for their own bills. Registration ends the morning of the event, or when all spaces have filled. BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL GUEST? If registering, please indicate if you plan to bring any guests. IEEE members may bring a nonmember guest. PARKING INFORMATION: Avanti's Italian Restaurant has a parking lot and several spaces and handicap spaces adjacent to the building. DRESS CODE: This event has no explicit dress code, however casual, semi-casual, and business casual seem common at the venue. ABOUT US: Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, and their surrounding areas. Avanti's Italian Restaurant, 407 S Main St., Normal, Illinois, United States, 61761

This webinar presents the history of Military computers from the very first electromechanical codebreaking machines of WWII through the first Tube machines of the 1940s and early 1950s to the transistor & early integrated circuit machines of the late 1950s & 1960s. We learn of the roots of Univac Defense Systems (now part of Lockheed Martin) as the leading military computer company and how those roots were driven by the Navy’s OP-20-G communications intelligence group responsible for breaking Japanese, German, and Italian codes in WWII before becoming the NSA during the cold war. We watch the development of the Naval Tactical Data System, its computers, and how went on to serve Navy, Marines, Air Force, NASA, and FAA. Speaker(s): David Bondurant, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441924

IEEE Southeast Michigan Young Professionals Affinity Group Monthly Admin Meeting Agenda: Agenda is emailed to team prior to meeting occurrence. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444037

Consulting & Entrepreneur 101 is a great guide on a “how to” presentation regarding the transition from life-long salary worker to self-sufficient entrepreneur. It is an attempt to outline all of the fundamentals of self-employment as well as to define the demand for independent consultants and set reasonable expectations. It shows multiple ways a self-employed person can garner income from various sources with the goal of “making ends meet”. To sum-it-up, it is road map of Al Gunther’s life for the last 25 years or so. I hope you will enjoy it! Speaker(s): Al Gunther, Agenda: 6:45 pm - Presentation 7:40 pm - Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/438102

This free, optional training event is available to all IEEE members and prospective members within the IEEE Central Illinois Section (CILS) and surrounding areas. This session will offer general tips and assistance for anyone wishing to... * Learn about upcoming IEEE events and volunteer opportunities in central Illinois * Run an IEEE technical chapter or a student branch * Create or renew a technical chapter * Create or organize events * Add new officers * Request IEEE email or website services * Report past or future meetings * Contact other IEEE members in our area * Publish or share IEEE-branded materials ...or perform similar tasks. (11th revision) Agenda: * Introduction to the IEEE CILS * Navigating the IEEE Website * Website resources for volunteers, chapters, and student branches * Volunteer Roles Available in 2024 * Volunteer Tools (vTools) * Training via IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) * Using IEEE Collabratec to find events and volunteers * Question & Answer session * Open Floor Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/431817

[] We will having our TC WIE meeting at Atomic Polish in their event space. Street parking is available. Light appetizers & beverages will be provided. Agenda: Welcome & Introductions 1. Networking 2. WIE Affinity group discussion - 2025 election - Future meeting preferences, locations, topics etc - Potential WIE summit in Minnesota Fall 2025 3. Senior Member Elevation event For those members qualified for Senior Member Elevation we want to assist you in the process to Senior Member grade. See(https://enotice.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=2GxopnmVUgoSwHpb4_hh0g~~&pe=HZVf52SIyFfVg6GH8s-SEsBP7XLe0C3Ef-0SfAqZQjytnW9BBevhuIIRETo3DMGqTzDnUhgDhb_jZJE0Eyjllw~~&t=VMpde0OwmrG4gtatMYtY6A~~https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/senior-requirements.html) to determine if you are eligible. At this event, Senior Members will be available to conduct interviews and to serve as references for candidates. Candidates are requested to send a resume in advance to [email protected] to enable reference providers time to review candidate resumes. Or bring resume to the meeting. Atomic Polish, 2220 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55418

This is the annual joint meeting between the Calumet Section of the IEEE and the IEEE Student Chapter at Valparaiso University. This year we will be seeing a presentations on Robotics and Mechatronics. Attending the meeting will be the FIRST FTC Robotics Team from Merrillville High School. Also the robotics teams from Valparaiso University will be present. Speaker(s): Professor Nudehi, Agenda: 5:30 Social Hour 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Presentation Room: Brown and Gold Room, Bldg: Valparaiso University - Harre Union, 1509 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso , Indiana, United States, 46383

You are invited to join us on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at the Fieldhouse Bar & Grill in Peoria, IL, for an informal networking meetup organized by the IEEE Central Illinois Section. This event is open to all IEEE member grades, including students and graduate students. REGISTER IF ATTENDING: Registration is complimentary. However, please note that all attendees are responsible for their own bills. Registration ends the morning of the event, or when all spaces have filled. BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL GUEST? If registering, please indicate if you plan to bring any guests. IEEE members may bring a nonmember guest. PARKING INFORMATION: - Nearest Lot: Parking spaces are available throughout the Campustown shopping center. This parking (like the event itself) is not on-campus. DRESS CODE: This event has no explicit dress code, however casual, semi-casual, and business casual seem common at the venue. ABOUT US: Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, and their surrounding areas. Bldg: Suite 24, The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill, 1200 W Main St, Peoria, Illinois, United States, 61606

Join us for a social with IEEE Twin Cities Section on Friday, November 8 from 4PM-6PM. Spend an evening chatting, exchanging ideas and suggestions, while enjoying artfully engineered free beer and food with other professionals from around the Twin Cities. Yeah, free! As a benefit to our members. Hope to see you there! Please RSVP as seating is limited. Click "Register Now" under the "Registration" section. Surly Brewing Information (https://surlybrewing.com/) Surly Brewing Company’s Destination Brewery in Minneapolis is a must-visit space where people can meet and connect over world-renowned beer and food that pairs perfectly with it. This social meeting will be held in the Surly Pizza Upstairs area. Bldg: 2nd Floor, Hybrid indoor/outdoor space in the pizza restaurant, 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55414

IEEE Southeast Michigan Young Professionals Affinity Group Election Committee Meeting Agenda: Agenda is emailed to team prior to meeting occurrence. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444039

This presentation will discuss the challenges for assuring the performance of a system that can learn from novel experiences in the field. Electronic Warfare (EW) systems operate at a timescale that means they cannot afford to learn post-mission, or with human supervision. EW systems must learn from a single observation, using self-supervised reinforcement feedback. The validation infrastructure must therefore support automated closed-loop, multi-resolution testing, and ways to test the effectiveness of actions. We must validate the learning process, rather than validating the learned model. Speaker(s): Karen Haigh Agenda: 5:45 - Networking and pizza 6:00 - Administrative and introduction of speaker 6:05 - Presentation 6:50 - Question/answer period Room: 106, Bldg: Engineering Research Building, 1500 Engineering Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53706

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 Saturday from 10:00AM to 12 noon <In person> 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. Some IEEE positions are open only to senior members, 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/416546)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422559)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, awards, 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. Networking: * We recommend that attendees join us in person, we will create 1-on-1 sessions, one for each reference (at least) * NOTE: Preference given to members of Southeastern Michigan first! Time permitting we can follow up with members from outside the Section * The whole idea of the Saturday meeting: - - Is to learn and connect with references. when references meet you and interact - Once they know you, they can do a better job of writing a reference - Get tips on what to upload to the online application - Learn what areas to include/highlight for the supplemental materials - Learn not to simply copy paste the CV to the different areas of the online application. Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan Kalwani Agenda: AGENDA (Saturday) 10:00 AM - Introductions, and Elevation processing. 11:30 AM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking, pizza and temporarily say 'Good bye' Room: EC 281, Bldg: Engineering Center, Oakland University, 115 Library Drive, Rochester, Michigan, United States, 48326

This tutorial is intended for volunteer officers serving at any level of their Geo unit. It provides helpful and practical information on how to lead a committee effectively. [] Speaker(s): Kim, Agenda: Welcome and Introductions - Basics: Charter + Goals & Objectives - Building a team - Meetings - Face to Face / Virtual - Why have a meeting 'Agenda'? - Committee Tasks - Instructions / Target Dates - Following up!!! - Reassigning tasks when needed. - Asking for Help! - Reporting Results - Celebrating Success Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437879

Abstract: Silicon Valley is commonly acknowledged as the tech capital of the world. How did Silicon Valley come into being, and what can we learn? The story goes back to local Hams trying to break RCA's tube patents, Stanford "angel" investors, the sinking of the Titanic, WW II and radar, and the SF Bay Area infrastructure that developed – these factors pretty much determined that the semiconductor and IC industries would be located in the Santa Clara Valley, and that the Valley would remain the world’s innovation center as new technologies emerge, and be the model for innovation worldwide. This talk will give an exciting and colorful history of development and innovation that began in Palo Alto in 1909. You'll meet some of the colorful characters – Cyril Elwell, Lee De Forest, Bill Eitel, Charles Litton, Fred Terman, David Packard, Bill Hewlett, Bill Shockley and others – who came to define our worldwide electronics industries through their inventions and process development. You'll understand some of the novel management approaches that have become the hallmarks of its tech startups. Many of these attributes can be found in other technology hubs; however, the SF Bay Area has five generations of experience, as well as a "critical mass" of talent, making it difficult for others to catch up. In this talk, the key attributes will be illustrated and analyzed, for consideration by other tech hubs, such as Central Indiana, and for entrepreneurs interested in creating their own start-ups or understanding them. Speaker(s): Paul Wesling, Room: BRK 1001, Bldg: Birck Nanotechnology Center, 1205 W State St, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433301

Today’s engineers often use simulation in their day-to-day activities. From spreadsheets to mathematical modeling tools, circuit analysis to finite element analysis, these tools enable us to design better products. They can help reduce cost, make insightful decisions about material changes, predict outcomes for untestable scenarios, and cut engineering costs by reducing the build-and-test cycle. A market leader in simulation, Ansys software sets a high standard in mechanical and computational fluid dynamics, as well as electrical and electromagnetics. This talk will focus on interesting electromagnetics applications across a wide application and frequency spectrum and show how simulation can solve many of today’s toughest challenges. Co-sponsored by: Marquette University Speaker(s): Mark Solveson Agenda: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Olin 202​ Reception to follow in Olin 204 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Room: 202, Bldg: Olin, 1511 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53233

Hi all, Please join us in our November ExCom meeting for 2024 on 11/12/2024 (Tuesday) at 7 PM which will be held Zoom online. If you wish to join and have not received an email for the Zoom link for the meeting, register for the meeting and send an email to [email protected] to receive your Zoom link. Thanks. Dr. Alvin Chin Chair, IEEE Chicago Section https://ieeechicago.org Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444418

A coffee/social hour. Speaker(s): Ron, Agenda: Social Hour or so. Bldg: Novios Cafe back room, 120 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55901

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[] Dinner location: Pullmans 619 South Olde Oneida St. Appleton, WI 54915 1635 W Spencer St, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Planning for IEEE Madison activities. This month's meeting will begin the budget process for 2025. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Treasurer’s Report (5:00) 3. Old Business (a) Action Item review (5:00) (b) Potential PES/IAS talk (5:00) (c) Potential EMB talk (5:00) (d) Speaker gifts (5:00) 4. New Business (a) Start of budgeting for 2025 (45:00) 5. Adjourn Room: 104, Bldg: Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53711

Join us the IEEE RRVS CCS & IAS, WIE, YP, Life members chapter Meeting at 6pm. TITLE: Navigating Cybersecurity and Systemic Risk in a Rapidly Advancing Technological Landscape Program: In our globally interconnected world, the rapid advancement and intersection of technologies present both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks. This presentation will explore the ethical misuse, systemic risk, and cascading failures that arise as technology evolves faster than regulation and current cybersecurity measures. Key topics include the threat landscape of adversarial AI, the potential for quantum computing to crack encryption and expose secrets, and the unintended consequences of technological progress. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and strategies for defending against these emerging threats in the coming years and decades. About the Speaker: Dr. John D. Johnson is a cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder/CEO of Aligned Security and Docent Institute, which promotes cybersecurity education and outreach to underserved communities. John earned his Ph.D. in Physics from UT-Austin. He has experience across all sectors, starting at Los Alamos National Laboratory and subsequently as a security leader at large enterprises, including John Deere, Deloitte, and Campbell Soup Company. He has developed and taught numerous cybersecurity courses online and in person for colleges over 20 years. Dr. Johnson serves on the ISSA International Board of Directors, is the ISSA Education Foundation Director of Fundraising, and is an active leader within ISC2, InfraGard, and IEEE; currently serving as Vice Chair of the Iowa-Illinois Section and Chair of the Iowa-Illinois Computer Society Chapter. His leadership roles within IEEE have included MGA Awards and Recognition Chair, IEEE-USA VP of Communications, and Computer Society Board of Governors. He founded the QC Cybersecurity Alliance and CornCon Cybersecurity Conference and has been a founding board member for cyber education nonprofits and corporate advisory boards. He is a frequent speaker and serves on program committees for industry conferences, such as Black Hat and RSA Conference. Speaker(s): Dr. John D. Johnson , Agenda: 6:00 PM Gathering, Networking & Dinner 7:15 PM Presentation starts 8:30 PM Adjourn Room: 1322, Bldg: Woodward Technology Center (WTC), 3301 N Mulford Rd,, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61114

Welcome to the 6th Joint Annual Meeting of the IEEE Magnetics Society, Chicago Chapter and South East Michigan (SEM) Chapter and IEEE Nanotechnology Council Chicago Chapters, to be held in a hybrid form (in-person plus on Zoom) with in-person venue at Northwestern University on Friday, November 15, 2024. The meeting will provide free breakfast & lunch and face-to-face interaction with the local Chicago researchers in Magnetics and Nanotechnology as well as researchers from Michigan! The meeting will convene local and international academics, professionals and students with broad interests in magnetics and nanotechnology. The meeting will provide a forum for highlighting the latest advances in magnetism, spintronics, nanotechnology, and nanoelectronics, and will provide opportunities to facilitate networking and collaboration. Highlights: This year the joint IEEE Annual Meeting will be an inter-chapter in-person event between IEEE MagSoc Chicago and SEM Chapters to promote cross-state interaction and collaboration. We have also invited an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer (Prof. Sanjukta Bhanja from University of South Florida) to give an in-person presentation about nanotechnology. In addition, we have also invited an industry speaker (Dr. Vikas Nandwana from NFNS) to give an in-person presentation about application of nanotechnology. Breakfast, lunch and coffee will be provided. Please register for the event in order to count for food orders. There are no Registration Fees, but registration is required. Zoom link for remote attendees: TBA Confirmed Speakers: IEEE NTC Distinguished Lecturer (2024): - Sanjukta Bhanja , University of South Florida IEEE MagSoc & NTC Chicago Chapter: - Ashley Bielinski, Argonne National Laboratory - Adam Hock, Illinois Institute of Technology - Jennifer Fowlie, Northwestern University - Vikas Nandwana, Northwestern University, MFNS Tech. - Jeoson Wong, University of Chicago - M. Iqbal Bakti Utama, Northwestern University - Daniel Durham, Argonne National Laboratory - Ramakanta Chapai, Argonne National Laboratory IEEE MagSoc South East Michigan Chapter: - Cody Trevillian, Oakland University - Steven Louis, Oakland University - Teresa Jeffrey, Wayne State University Additional Information about Sponsors of the event: IEEE Magnetics Society ((https://ieeemagnetics.org/)) focus is on all matters involved in the fundamental development, design, and application of magnetic devices, including magnetic materials and phenomena. The society sponsors numerous conferences throughout the year. IEEE Nanotechnology Council ((https://ieeenano.org/)) is a multi-disciplinary group whose purpose is to advance and coordinate work in the field of Nanotechnology carried out throughout the IEEE in scientific, literary and educational areas. The Council supports the theory, design, and development of nanotechnology and its scientific, engineering, and industrial applications. IEEE Nanotechnology Council Young Professionals (https://ieeenano.org/category/young-professionals) is a representative branch of the Young Professionals segment inside the IEEE Nanotechnology Council, with the mission of promoting young professionals for academic success and professional connections. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Chicago NTC Council, IEEE YP NTC Council Agenda: Opening remarks 8:55am-9:00am Session 1: Nanoelectronics (chair: Pedram Khalili, Northwestern U) Sanjukta Bhanja U South Florida (IEEE DL) 9:00am-9:35am Jeoson Wong U Chicago 9:35am-10:00am M. Iqbal Bakti Utama Northwestern U 10:00am-10:25am coffee break 10:25am-10:40am Session 2: Thin-film nanomaterials (chair: CD Phatak, Argonne) Ashley Bielinski Argonne 10:40am-11:05am Adam Hock IIT 11:05am-11:30am Vikas Nandwana Northwestern U, MFNS 11:30am-11:55am Lunch: 11:55am-1:20pm Session 3: Spintronics (chair: Yi Li, Argonne) Cody Trevillian Oakland U 1:20pm-1:45pm Steven Louis Oakland U 1:45pm-2:10pm Teresa Jeffrey Wayne State U 2:10pm-2:35pm coffee break 2:35pm-2:50pm Session 4: Quantum materials (chair: Hanu Arava, Argonne) Jennifer Fowlie Northwestern U 2:50pm-3:15pm Daniel Durham Argonne 3:15pm-3:40pm Ramakanta Chapai Argonne 3:40pm-4:05pm Room: Room 1-160 (first floor), Bldg: O. T. Hogan Biological Sciences Building, , 2205 Tech Drive, Evanston, Illinois, United States, 60208, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441203

Meeting to discuss and plan activities/ events. Agenda: 1. Reflect on this year and plan for next year. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445828

Title: The Path to Artificial General Intelligence During the past decade there has been remarkable progress in artificial intelligence. More recently, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) driven disruption marked a significant milestone in cognitive pattern understanding and generation across speech, natural language, image and vision modalities. These improvements have been seamlessly integrated into numerous systems and products, reaching hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Consequently, discussions surrounding the attainment of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) have transitioned from theoretical speculation to a tangible reality. In this lecture, Dr. Ruhi Sarikaya will explore the driving forces behind the GenAI revolution and how they are shaping the path toward AGI in the coming decade. Specifically, the challenges and recent progress will be reviewed in the conversational and ambient intelligence field, focusing on how users engage with these systems in increasingly personalized and rich context—such as short- and long-term discourse, spatial awareness, temporal factors, device types, and input/output modalities. Additionally, Dr. Ruhi Sarikaya will share his perspective on navigating this exciting journey toward a future, where AI systems not only catch up to but potentially exceed human performance in sensory input understanding and cognition. Speaker(s): Dr. Ruhi Sarikaya Agenda: 12:00 – 12:05 p.m (CST). Welcome Remarks by Dr. Wenyu Jin 12:05 – 01:00 p.m (CST). The Path to Artificial General Intelligence by Dr. Ruhi Sarikaya Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444053

We will be touring the electronics division which designs, tests, and manufactures the electrical system for the generators including controllers, transfer switches, control panels, and more. We will meet outside the main entrance of the CC at 9 am on November 16th! Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Gwen Stevens is the Director of Cooperative Relations at People’s Energy Cooperative. She’s been at the Cooperative for 13 years and her department includes member and community relations (i.e. marketing, communications, and events), HR, safety, economic development, and legislative relations. Gwen has been married to her husband Ken for 29 years. They have three daughters and live in Rochester. Gwen will talk about the rich history of rural electric cooperatives, the history of People’s Energy, and how they serve the greater Rochester area today. She will also talk about the legislative issues that are important to the Cooperative. Speaker(s): Gwen Stevens, Agenda: 6:30 - 7:00 Social half hour to grab food and drink 7:00 - 8:00 Technical talk Room: Mann Hall, Bldg: Medical Sciences Building, 300 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55902, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446057

How to Consistently Convert Prospects into Paying Consulting Clients Many consultants struggle to turn initial conversations into paying clients. They don’t have a clear process for guiding discussions, building value, or closing deals, leading to missed opportunities and lost revenue. In this 60-minute session, you will learn: - How to structure your prospect meetings for maximum impact - The key questions you need to ask to build value naturally and authentically - A proven approach to confidently move prospects through each stage of the conversation - Practical steps to turn conversations into signed agreements, without feeling pushy or manipulative Join us LIVE if you’re ready to secure ideal clients and turn conversations into high-value consulting engagements. Speaker(s): Faheem Moosa Agenda: 7:05pm - Introductions 7:15pm - Feature Presentation 8:15pm - Q&A with Faheem Moosa 8:45pm - Meeting Adjourns Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440541

Abstract Ru is a candidate to replace Cu in the lower metal layers of future scaled BEOL interconnects. Because Ru is compatible with the direct metal etch integration approach, putting air (further referred to as air gap or AG) between metal lines could become the preferred approach to isolate adjacent metal lines. Although such advanced Ru-AG nano-interconnect schemes are awesome from a performance point-of-view, their reliability is challenged. In this presentation, the main reliability challenges for advanced Ru-AG BEOL systems will be discussed and future reliability research opportunities will be proposed. First, metal-reliability challenges will be addressed, where it will be argued that the determination of Jmax-values is difficult because very high currents are needed to make the lines fail and thus Joule heating needs to be properly considered. Also, the fact that Ru is a p-type metal makes data interpretation and failure analysis challenging (but interesting). Second, TDDB is discussed. Although lifetime predictions using standard TDDB tests look good, the non-existence of a consensus about a) the TDDB lifetime model, b) the conduction mechanism and the related conduction paths and c) the preferred failure locations, are worrisome and will require significant research efforts. Finally, experimental and modelling work related to potential mechanical issues with the Ru-AG system will be discussed. Where the mechanically weaker places and their mitigation approaches are more-or-less known for Cu-low-k systems, the integration and design knobs to mitigate potential CPI-issues in such systems require future research attention. [] Speaker(s): Dr. Kristof Croes, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445265

Ken Wallace (Chair, IEEE P7009 Working Group) will present “Ain’t Misbehavin’: A Gentle Introduction To The IEEE Standard for Fail-Safe Design of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Systems” at 6pm (UTC) / 1pm EST on 19 November ’24. Click (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Ain%E2%80%99t+Misbehavin%E2%80%99%3A+A+Gentle+Introduction+To+The+IEEE+Standard+for+Fail-Safe+Design&iso=20241119T18&p1=78&ah=1&am=15). IEEE UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter and SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT are cooperating with a number of IEEE OUs including IEEE South Michigan VTS Chapter to organise this SSIT Lecture as a joint Webinar on 19 November ’24. Registration IEEE and SSIT Members as well as non-IEEE Members are invited to (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433017) and participate. IEEE Members should include their IEEE Membership Number when registering. Access to online Meeting Registered participants will be provided with the link prior to the event. Guest Lecture Focus A product of the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, IEEE Std 7009-2024 establishes a requirement-based framework for the design of fail-safe autonomous and semi-autonomous systems. Both the (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/browse/standards/get-program/page/series?id=93) and associated (https://zenodo.org/doi/10.5281/zenodo.13292021) are freely available for download. The focus of the lecture will be on the means by which the standard, and in-work extensions to it, can address the range of emerging challenges in respect of safety arising from the unfolding 'Cambrian explosion' of AI powered autonomous systems. Speaker(s): Ken Wallace, Agenda: 18:00 (UTC) / 13:00 (EST) Welcome and Introduction to Guest Speaker 18:05 Lecture 18:45 Questions and Discussions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433017

As global tensions intensify; how do we keep the lights on when everyone with an internet connection has access to the switch? Whenever you flip on a light switch, you are calling upon the most complex and dynamic machine ever built, to deliver you just the right amount of electricity to power your home. Meanwhile, hundreds of millions of other people and businesses across North America call upon that same machine for the same service. When you think about it this way, it is quite remarkable that you can depend on consistent reliable access to electricity. This doesn’t happen by accident. How does it all work so well (most of the time)? Who is responsible for that machine? Who is protecting it? We will take a short journey describing the North American electric machine, how it works, how it is split up, how it can be broken, and how we are protecting it. We will attempt to avoid technical electric jargon and regulatory politics as much as possible. Speaker(s): Wally Magda Room: 115, Bldg: Avery Hall, 1144 T St, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68588, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444219

Kevin Jacks, the North American Sales Director for Chloride, will provide a presentation on UPS and Sodium Metal Chloride Battery Technology. The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a critical link in the power safety chain that is essential for people and assets security. New battery technologies offer important advantages for industrial applications: power availability, “green” contents and safety. The presentation will provide an overview of advancements in UPS technology and the latest generation of sodium metal chloride batteries. Attendees will receive 1-PDH credit. Speaker(s): Kevin Jacks Agenda: 12:00 PM Presentation 12:50 PM Questions 1:00PM Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445172

I would like to invite you all to come to Craftcade for the 2024 YP meeting on Wednesday, November 20th, at 12:00pm. Come for some pizza and videogames. Please RSVP for an accurate count for pizza. 405 N 4th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, Bismarck, North Dakota, United States, 58501

Feeling like you want to retire soon, but want to make sure all your retirement ducks are in a row? This workshop is your one-stop shop for navigating the crucial 10 years leading up to retirement. Join us for a step-by-step guide that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to build a secure and fulfilling post-work life. During the workshop, we will cover: - The 5 biggest retirement mistakes to avoid. - The 2024 tax changes and how these could alter your retirement plan. - 3 common ways retirees run out of money in retirement (and how to avoid them). - How rising taxes may affect your retirement cash flow. - The recent changes to Required Minimum Distributions and ways to avoid costly penalties. - How to transition to the distribution phase of investing. - Social Security and how make it work for you. - How to develop a tax-efficient retirement income plan. and much more! Don't miss out, register today! Speaker(s): David Sandhu Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. Learn about our sponsor: the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program - Powered by AMBA. AMBAspecializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for IEEE members. Whether you’re seeking health, life, or disability coverage, AMBA has you covered. Visit the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program website to explore the benefits and options available to you: (https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/) For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427455

Dr. Robert Weissbach, a Full Professor of Engineering Technology from Purdue University Indianapolis and a past Chair of Department of Engineering Technology of IUPUI will give us a presentation related to renewable energy generation and storage. Free food and beverage will be provided to the in-person attendees, along with 1 PDH for those who needs continuing education hours. Abstract: The increased use of intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy has increased the need for energy storage solutions to address instances of low generation of renewables. Long duration energy storage, defined as greater than 10 hours of storage, has been difficult to achieve with most storage technologies, including chemical batteries. Pumped storage hydro is one promising long duration energy storage technology. During early morning hours when the electrical load is reduced, water is pumped from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir. During the day and early evening when the load peaks, water is allowed to flow through a turbine coupled to a generator to provide additional generation capacity before returning to the lower reservoir. Unfortunately, many of the geological sites that can support pumped storage hydro have already been developed in the United States. A potential novel option is to use a mine void as the lower reservoir with the upper reservoir at ground level. This presentation will look at the potential of pumped storage hydro in soon-to-be-abandoned mines. Speaker(s): Rob Agenda: 5:00 - 5:10 pm: Arrival & Refreshments 5:10 - 6:00 pm: Lecture 6:00 - 6:10 pm: Q&A Room: Room ET 312, Bldg: Purdue University Indianapolis, 799 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444374

PES Seminar: Analysis and Design of a Pumped Storage Hydro System through Repurposing an Underground Mine Event Hosts/Co-host: Central Indiana Section Chapter, PEL35/IA34/PE31 Start time: 21 Nov 2024 05:10 PM End time: 21 Nov 2024 06:10 PM All times are America/New_York Location: 799 W. Michigan St. Indianapolis, Indiana United States Building: Purdue University Indianapolis Room: Room ET 312 Microsoft Teams (https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US) (https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzkxZjFhZTgtOTg3NC00YmY5LWI0NjctZDQ5NDE3MmYyOGJi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f4ff239-1cce-427f-b2b9-d3b7d48502cb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b724741c-0a78-44bc-9412-1814b4168865%22%7d) Meeting ID: 222 999 220 295 Passcode: 5tbAdh --------------------------------------------------------------- Dial in by phone (tel:+18327913593,,750215411) United States, Spring (https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/24ae3fcd-6e1d-4854-acf8-a1dc418afc24?id=750215411) Phone conference ID: 750 215 411# For organizers: (https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=b724741c-0a78-44bc-9412-1814b4168865&tenantId=9f4ff239-1cce-427f-b2b9-d3b7d48502cb&threadId=19_meeting_YzkxZjFhZTgtOTg3NC00YmY5LWI0NjctZDQ5NDE3MmYyOGJi@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US) | (https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing) 799 W. Michigan St. , Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Monthly IEEE Nebraska Section ExCom Meeting. Agenda will be emailed out before the meeting each month. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/435080

5th Committee meeting to wrap up 2024. Discussion items: - Review of activities in 2024 - STEM children's museum in Sep - thanks to Suha, Sandya, and Olga to lead this event. - Follow-up on action items from the last meeting - Future events in 2025 and Committee line-up - Appreciation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446243

You are invited to join us for the final Central Illinois Networking meeting for 2024, at the Big Grove Tavern in downtown Champaign, IL, for an informal networking meetup organized by the IEEE Central Illinois Section. This event is open to all IEEE member grades, including students and graduate students. REGISTER IF ATTENDING: Registration is complimentary. However, please note that all attendees are responsible for their own bills. Registration ends the morning of the event, or when all spaces have filled. BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL GUEST? If registering, please indicate if you plan to bring any guests. IEEE members may bring a nonmember guest. PARKING INFORMATION: - Nearest Lot: Parking spaces are available at the Walnut Street & Washington lot located at 35 East Washington St, Champaign, IL 61820. Visitors must pay to use this lot using an automated pay station in the center of the lot, or have a permit. - Garage Parking: Metered parking is available at the Hill Street Parking Deck located at 123 West Hill St., Champaign, IL 61820. The exit gate accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit and debit cards. The expected rate during this event is $0.75 per hour (rounded up). This area is head-in (forward) parking only. - Street-Level Parking: Metered street-level parking is available in the vicinity. For comprehensive information about parking in the area, please see the Champaign Public Works Department webpage: champaignil.gov/public-works/parking/. DRESS CODE: This event has no explicit dress code, however casual, semi-casual, and business casual seem common at the venue. ABOUT US: Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, and their surrounding areas. Speaker(s): , , , Agenda: Start time: 6:00 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) End time: 8:30 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) Bldg: Big Grove Tavern, 1 E Main St, Champaign, Illinois, United States, 61820

Dear SSCS Members, We're excited to invite you to join us for the Solid State Circuits Chapter (@Central Illinois) Networking meeting for 2024, at the Big Grove Tavern in downtown Champaign, IL, for an informal networking meetup organized by the IEEE Central Illinois Section and SSCS local chapter. This event is open to all IEEE member Solid State Circuits Society grades, including students and graduate students. The SSCS local chapter has been inactive for a while and we have a new chair working to revamp the chapter. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow SSCS members, share experiences, and explore new possibilities. Volunteer Opportunity: As part of this event, we're seeking volunteers to help with organizing events. Your contribution will be invaluable in making this event a success. Why Volunteer? - Network with peers: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network. - Give back to the community: Contribute to a worthwhile cause and make a positive impact. - Gain valuable experience: Develop new skills and enhance your professional profile. We hope to see you there! This meeting is concurrent with the section meeting. REGISTER IF ATTENDING: Registration is complimentary. However, please note that all attendees are responsible for their own bills. Registration ends the morning of the event, or when all spaces have filled. BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL GUEST? If registering, please indicate if you plan to bring any guests. IEEE members may bring a nonmember guest. PARKING INFORMATION: - Nearest Lot: Parking spaces are available at the Walnut Street & Washington lot located at 35 East Washington St, Champaign, IL 61820. Visitors must pay to use this lot using an automated pay station in the center of the lot, or have a permit. - Garage Parking: Metered parking is available at the Hill Street Parking Deck located at 123 West Hill St., Champaign, IL 61820. The exit gate accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit and debit cards. The expected rate during this event is $0.75 per hour (rounded up). This area is head-in (forward) parking only. - Street-Level Parking: Metered street-level parking is available in the vicinity. For comprehensive information about parking in the area, please see the Champaign Public Works Department webpage: champaignil.gov/public-works/parking/. DRESS CODE: This event has no explicit dress code, however casual, semi-casual, and business casual seem common at the venue. ABOUT US: Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, and their surrounding areas. Co-sponsored by: Central Illinois Solid State Circuits Chapter Speaker(s): , , , Agenda: Start time: 6:00 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) End time: 8:30 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) Bldg: Big Grove Tavern, 1 E Main St, Champaign, Illinois, United States, 61820

IEEE Signal Processing Society Chicago Chapter/ECE Seminar Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Location: SEO Room 1000, 851 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607 Title: Learning with Graphs Gonzalo Mateos, PhD Associate Professor University of Rochester Abstract: This talk is about learning from network data, which arises for instance with applications involving online social media, recommendation systems, transportation, and network neuroscience. By fruitfully exploiting the inductive biases in relational data, graph neural networks (GNNs) have attained unprecedented performance in various machine learning tasks, including node/graph classification, link prediction, and graph generation. To provide additional motivation, I will start with a user-friendly and didactic introduction to graph signal processing. The goal is to establish the foundations and basic concepts that will be useful to introduce graph GNNs in an intuitive way. After discussing architectures and key properties that make GNNs the model of choice when it comes to learning from relational data, I will highlight several success stories of GNN-based learning for Amazon’s recommendation system, Google Maps navigation, antibiotic discovery, and our own work on explainable brain age prediction. Bio: Gonzalo Mateos earned the B.Sc. degree from Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay, in 2005, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, in 2009 and 2011, all in electrical engineering. He joined the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, in 2014, where he is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Computer Science (secondary appointment), as well as the Associate Director for Research at the University of Rochester's Goergen Institute for Data Science. He also was the Asaro Biggar Family Fellow in Data Science (2020-23). During the 2013 academic year, he was a visiting scholar with the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University. From 2004 to 2006, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), Uruguay. His research interests lie in the areas of statistical learning from complex data, network science, decentralized optimization, and graph signal processing, with applications in brain connectivity, causal discovery, wireless network monitoring, power grid analytics, and information diffusion. Faculty Host: Dr. Daniela Tuninetti ([email protected]) Speaker(s): Prof. Gonzalo Mateos 851 S Morgan St, 1031 SEO, CHICAGO, Illinois, United States, 60607