The virtual session on “Future Trends in Robotics & Industry 4.0”, organized by Y2NPro under IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka, will be held on the 1st of June 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM IST, via Zoom. As part of the Robotics in Industry 4.0: Automation and Smart Manufacturing Workshop Series, this session will explore the emerging frontiers and transformative directions that are shaping the future of robotics and automation in industrial ecosystems.The session will be conducted by Dr. Chapa Sirithunga, a postdoctoral researcher and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of Cambridge, with expertise in robotics, automation, and adaptive human-robot interaction.Dr. Sirithunga will provide a forward-looking perspective on the integration of cutting-edge technologies—such as behavioral robotics, intelligent sensing, multi-agent systems, and AI-driven automation—into next-generation industrial environments. Special emphasis will be placed on how these innovations are being applied to enhance safety, efficiency, and collaboration in sectors ranging from construction and manufacturing to infrastructure and service robotics.The session will also explore future challenges and opportunities in deploying autonomous systems at scale, focusing on themes such as ethical robotics, human-centered design, interdisciplinary innovation, and entrepreneurship in STEM-driven automation. Drawing from her research and global experience, Dr. Sirithunga will highlight real-world use cases and discuss how academia and industry can collaborate to drive sustainable progress in Industry 4.0.An interactive Q&A segment will follow the presentation, encouraging participants to engage in thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of robotics. Hosted by Y2NPro under IEEE YP Sri Lanka, this session is ideal for engineers, researchers, students, and innovators seeking insight into the next wave of technological advancement in industrial automation and robotics. Speaker(s): , Dr. Chapa Sirithunga Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485476

This transformative webinar explores the art of strategic influence as a cornerstone for professional growth and success. Participants will learn how to effectively persuade, inspire trust, and shape decisions through powerful communication and influence techniques. Whether you're aiming to build your personal brand, advocate for change, or unlock new opportunities, this session equips you with the confidence and skills to take your career to new heights. Speaker(s): Dr. Jessica Bian, Dr. Karen Panetta 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. 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/485828

ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Speaker(s): Kim, Agenda: ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Class # 15 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483072

The talk will focus on recent advances in image analysis that impact the study of the brain. Connections between the immune system and the brain made by way of image analysis will be highlighted. The talk will focus on segmentation of neurons, glia and meningeal lymphatics and bacteria. A graph theoretic model that incorporates elasticity via a shape manifold will be introduced. A post-processing method for machine learning-based segmentation of cells will be described. More recent applications, including a transformer model for image enhancement in the presence of signal-dependent noise and a planning method for transcranial focused ultrasound, will be presented. Speaker(s): Scott T. Acton, Ph.D., 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/480122

This free, online-only meeting is open to all IEEE membership grades, prospective members, and students! Please join us in our executive committee (ExCom) meeting where the IEEE Central Illinois Section discusses past and future activities, administrative items, and volunteer opportunities. Please check back later for a teleconference link and phone number. Agenda: Call to Order Roll Call Review Meeting Minutes Reports Unfinished Business New Business Announcements Open Floor Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461023

Title: Using Image Analysis to Unravel Mysteries of the Brain The talk will focus on recent advances in image analysis that impact the study of the brain. Connections between the immune system and the brain made by way of image analysis will be highlighted. The talk will focus on segmentation of neurons, glia and meningeal lymphatics and bacteria. A graph theoretic model that incorporates elasticity via a shape manifold will be introduced. A post-processing method for machine learning-based segmentation of cells will be described. More recent applications, including a transformer model for image enhancement in the presence of signal-dependent noise and a planning method for transcranial focused ultrasound, will be presented. Co-sponsored by: University of Minnesota Speaker(s): Prof. Scott T. Acton Agenda: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Meet and Greet (Coffee session) 11:00 – 11:05 a.m. Welcome Remarks by Dr. Wenyu Jin 11:05 – 12:00 p.m. Using Image Analysis to Unravel Mysteries of the Brain by Prof. Scott T. Acton Room: 101, Bldg: Walter Library, 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455

SEM Chapter 4 Administrative meeting: Agenda: Agenda delivered to Chapter Chair, then to all Chapter Officers. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487390

ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Speaker(s): Kim, Agenda: ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Class # 16 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483073

Discover cutting-edge medical ultrasound technologies and their clinical utility. The presentation will review a wide range of ultrasound imaging capabilities including 3D imaging, shear wave imaging, cardiac strain quantification and micro-flow, and their impact on patient care. This presentation is a virtual event hosted by the Engineering Medicine and Biology Chapter of SE Michigan IEEE Section Speaker(s): Sean Lucas Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486488

Chapter 3: Admin meeting Note: Meeting open to interested Chapter 3 members: (Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society and Communications Society) Please register! (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83435979233?pwd%3DDvGeIQqcjXucJkiUAc8biQzR7kA4y2.1) Agenda: 19:00 Hrs Open meeting (7PM for those who are 24 hour challenged.) - Discuss planning for Chapter activities in 2025 - Potential speaker for Face-to-Face meetings - Potential speaker for Virtual (ZOOM) meetings - Possible Summer activities (Join w/Section Picnic) - Links to other SEM Chapters with mutual interests. - Walk-in topics. 20:00 Adjourn. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487378

ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Speaker(s): Kim, Agenda: ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Class # 17 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483074

Haiga - The mixing of a Haiku or Senryū with an image, the joinder creating something new. While the poem and image can stand on their own, together the combination forms a unique and more compelling genre. During the Edo period (1602–1869), a new visual poetry form was born, called Haiga. Haiga is a haiku/senryu poem combined with a painting or drawing. Haiga blends a poem with a picture that shows the essence of the poem, or commented upon it in some way. Creating haiga is thought to be a type of Buddhist meditation. The Japanese painter Yosa Buson is widely considered second only to Bashō as a master of haiku, and is considered the father of haiga. Modern haiga often combines a poem with a photograph or painting. Traditional haiga will be presented and discussed as will a variety of contemporary haiga. New visual poetry form was born, called Haiga. Haiga is a haiku/senryu poem combined with a painting or drawing. Haiga blends a poem with a picture that shows the essence of the poem, or commented upon it in some way. Creating haiga is thought to be a type of Buddhist meditation. The Japanese painter Yosa Buson is widely considered second only to Bashō as a master of haiku, and is considered the father of haiga. Modern haiga often combines a poem with a photograph or painting. Traditional haiga will be presented and discussed as will a variety of contemporary haiga. Speaker(s): Bob Agenda: Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487718

The virtual session on “Manipulation Meets Perception: Innovations in Industrial Applications”, organized by Y2NPro under IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka, will take place on the 25th of May 2025, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM IST, via Zoom. This event is part of the ongoing Robotics in Industry 4.0: Automation and Smart Manufacturing Workshop Series and will spotlight the convergence of robotic manipulation and perceptual intelligence in industrial contexts.The session will be led by Dr. Anuradha Ranasinghe, a Senior Lecturer in Robotics at Liverpool Hope University, UK, with deep expertise in haptics, perception, and human-robot interaction. Dr. Ranasinghe will explore how advances in robotic perception—through tactile sensing, vision systems, and environmental feedback—are enhancing manipulation tasks such as object handling, assembly, and precision control in dynamic industrial settings. The session will highlight innovations in miniaturized haptic sensors and actuators, and how these technologies are enabling robots to perform delicate and adaptive operations, even in unstructured or low-visibility environments. Real-world applications will be showcased across sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and disaster response, emphasizing the critical role of perception-driven manipulation in increasing autonomy, safety, and efficiency. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and design strategies behind creating responsive, perceptive robotic systems capable of working alongside or independently of humans.An open Q&A session will follow the talk, providing attendees an opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Ranasinghe and discuss future directions in perception-enabled robotics. Hosted by Y2NPro under IEEE YP Sri Lanka, this session will offer valuable insights for professionals, students, and researchers keen on the intersection of robotics, human perception, and intelligent automation in Industry 4.0. Speaker(s): Dr. Anuradha Ranasinghe, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485473

ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Speaker(s): Kim, Agenda: ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Class # 18 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483075

IEEE Southeast Michigan Young Professionals Affinity Group Admin Meeting - monthly Agenda: Agenda is emailed to team prior to meeting occurrence. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484357

Join us for the administrative online meeting of the Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) Chapter 14 in the Southeastern Michigan Section! This meeting will focus on planning events for 2025, and we invite all local RAS members to participate and share their input. We aim to record the meeting, so if you cannot attend, you can catch up later. Your ideas and contributions are essential in shaping an exciting year ahead—don’t miss out! Co-sponsored by: [email protected] Agenda: 06:30 PM - Meeting opens 06:35 PM - Introductions 06:40 PM - Topics and Speakers for 2025 06:55 PM - Other potential areas/ideas/exploratory thoughts 07:00 PM - Wrap up and share notes ALL times are local EDT/EST! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487525

Join us for our monthly executive committee meeting from 5 - 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet like minded people, learn leadership skills, and to help steer the direction of your local IEEE chapter. Who should attend: Executive committee for the Cedar Rapids Section, and any other leaders and interested members that wish to attend. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463679

Spanning over 30% of the planet’s landmass, the global forests play significant roles in local and global ecosystems as well as planetary systems including the global carbon cycle. One of the fundamental technical challenges of any new space-borne vegetation remote sensing mission is the determination of what sensor(s) to place on-board and what, if any, overlapping modes of operation they will employ as each on-board sensor adds significant cost to the overall mission. In this thesis, the strengths of various remote sensing technologies are explored in the context of measuring forest parameters through the fusion of different remote sensing technologies. Polarimetric radar, LiDAR, and near-IR passive optical sensing platforms are employed in conjunction with physics-based models. It is shown that this proposed method can achieve high accuracy estimates while using minimal ancillary data in the estimation process. It is further shown that this method can be extended to regions lacking a full-suite of remotely sensed measurements. Transitioning from sensor fusion to the effect of phenomenology on SAR and InSAR, this thesis presents a novel approach to accurately gauge the impact of the wind, a temporal decorrelator, on these two technologies. Speaker(s): Michael Benson Room: 3316, Bldg: EECS, 1301 Beal Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109-2122

ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Speaker(s): Kim, Agenda: ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Class # 19 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483077

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. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451648

The IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section Monthly ExCom (Executive Committee) Meeting (every 2nd Thursday of the month) same time 6:30 PM EST/EDT (This is an IN PERSON/Hybrid meeting, unless stated otherwise). We will discuss Section mission objectives, guidance, direction, as well as all the chapter/affinity groups/student branches and section committee reports, events, plans, opportunities to assist each other and help create value for our members. All IEEE members are welcome to attend, but they do need to register in order to receive the webex details. Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Christopher Johnson, Sharan Kalwani Agenda: Published on google drive - link sent each month via email to ALL the chapter/Affinity Group/Student Branch/Committee chairs. Ensure you are listed on the ExCom listserv as well (contact [email protected] in case of doubt) Room: 450, Bldg: Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48076, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443671

This meeting is the monthly planning session for the Madison Section of IEEE. All IEEE members are invited to attend and participate. Do you have ideas for technical talks or other activities? Please come and tell us, so that your ideas can become reality. Agenda: Social time / food 5:30pm - 6:00pm Call to Order (6:00pm) 2. Treasurer’s Report (5min) 3. Old Business (a) Action Item review (10:00) (b) Hybrid meeting hardware (5:00) (c) Zoom license (5:00) (d) Officer recruitment for Computer Society chapter (10:00) 4. New Business (a) Introduction of new Chair of Student Branch (10:00) (b) Potential talks (10:00) 5. Adjourn Room: Fireside Room, Bldg: Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53704, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487866

ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Speaker(s): Kim, Agenda: ZOOM Training Sessions in the use of vTools for SEM vTools Coordinators: Class # 20 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483078

Hey Everyone, Come join us for our monthly virtual coffee hour. Bring your favorite brew and enjoy the stimulating conversation and company. We have had wide-ranging conversation covering AI, science fiction, comics, risks, and more. Share with us what interests you. https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=mf4c37374a5a74c2d1aef4254e159a027 Ahmed Naumaan - TC Section Chair Agenda: - Stimulating conversation We have had wide-ranging conversation covering AI, science fiction, comics, risks, and more. Share with us what interests you. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/488049

[]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 June 14th, 2025 between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM (In Person). Afterwards - we will go have lunch . 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/461460)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461460)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 if attendees cannot join us in person doo look for the next events { most likely end of July, August and early October}. Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan Kalwani Agenda: Online Link (TBD) 10:30 AM - Introductions and Elevation processing. 11:30 AM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking and head off to lunch. Then we temporarily say 'Good bye' Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479785

Electrical power systems are undergoing unprecedented changes, mainly driven by decarbonisation targets and climate change, as well as other technical, economic, and social reasons. This leads to the integration of new technologies such as renewable generation, electric vehicles, HVDC links, etc. These devices are mostly connected via power electronics with very different dynamic behaviour, leading to increasing complexity of power system dynamics. In addition, uncertainty is also increasing due to the intermittent nature of renewable generation, but also because of how society will use energy on the way to decarbonization (e.g., electrification of transport or possibly heating). At the same time, advanced measurement and communication infrastructure are being integrated into modern power systems. Such technologies, especially coupled with machine learning, offer opportunities for advanced situational awareness, decision support tools, and automated control methods. This presentation will highlight the challenges faced in future power systems with high penetration of converter-connected units, in terms of their dynamic behaviour, and discuss methods and tools to tackle them. The talk will mainly address the question of how we characterize the complex and uncertain dynamic behaviour in power systems with high converter penetration, and how this can be affected by different control structures. Probabilistic stability assessment methods to quantify the impact and characterize new types of oscillatory interactions of power systems with converter-connected units will be discussed, including the behaviour of oscillations in the sub-synchronous range. In addition, a view on how to define system strength associated with small-signal dynamics will also be discussed. Co-sponsored by: University of California Riverside Speaker(s): Dr. Panagiotis Papadopoulos, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486960

If interested in applying for a CE, Fill out (https://forms.gle/g5g4LBkuvQaBHnqK8) after the Session During this transformative over lunch lecture, Prof Tinen Iles explores the progress on the construction of an advanced stimulation-sensing platform of vision to discover and understand new biophysics properties; that include the fundamental interactions occurring at or below cellular scale. In order to elucidate the nature of these interactions, we leverage devices and testing platforms with multiple levels of frontier techniques; that include spintronic, photoelectronic, as well as prediction and deep-learning to visualize the underlying dynamic neuromorphic framework of natural biology. In conjunction with the aim of technical improvement, progress that can broaden the toolbox and boundary of biophysical research. We will try to answer the question: How does the vision system respond to the electromagnetic field with different frequencies and intensities and how can we create precision and tunable applications to human biology? [] This is an over lunch hybrid event, if you are joining in person, please mention your dietary requirements Co-sponsored by: International Institute for Biosensing Speaker(s): , Tinen Iles 101 Walter Library, 117 Pleasant St SE , Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487621

Since the invention of the transistor in 1947 and the integrated circuit in 1958, microchips have fueled scientific advancements, manufacturing innovations, and economic growth. Today, DARPA’s Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) will advance the next generation of microsystems to disrupt the underlying technology, disrupt current manufacturing, and create new markets. This requires unique insight to discover fundamentally new ways of creating advanced circuits that will dramatically alter and exceed the current state-of-the-art in microsystems. This will involve: - Using the power of light at the microscale in three dimensions with advanced photonics; - Harnessing quantum mechanical phenomena for sensors and computers that break traditional classical limits; - Developing a toolbox of organic and biological molecules and hybrid bioelectronics that will leverage living system phenomena and connect back to traditional microsystems; - And advancing technologies for affordable, rapid, and sustainable microsystems fabrication to enable a new domestic manufacturing ecosystem that leverages commercial scaling and drives strong economic growth. Join Dr. Whitney Mason to learn about how DARPA is reimagining microsystems, and upcoming opportunities to engage with DARPA in this effort. Speaker(s): Dr. Whitney Mason 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. 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/487904

IEEE Calumet Section will attend a Cubs Game on June 25th. The game is a social/family outing. Co-sponsored by: Robert Fox Agenda: 3:30 Leave Merrillville 7:00 Cubs Game 11:30 Return to Merrillville 801 East 86th Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana, United States, 46410

Anatomy of an Accident: How Sloppy work and a Lack of Documentation Caused Massive Payouts! On Thursday morning, January 7, 1999, a woman walking to work died on the sidewalk in front of UTSA downtown. The cause was ruled as electrocution from an energized metal lid in the sidewalk. The resultant investigation revealed a lack of final inspection on the original work and many problems with subsequent work. Enough that San Antonio’s Central Power Supply (CPS) and others paid out a combined $6.4M. James Mercier, who was at that time an engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation, will present and discuss the various errors discovered from his investigation for TxDOT and in the court records. Long after the court case was settled, James may have figured out what really happened that day! Speaker(s): James, Agenda: - Introduction - Presentation by Mr. James Mercier Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482904

This is a joint meeting of Canadian Society of Senior Engineers and IEEE Life Members Affinity Groups. This series of presentations has been occurring for more than 20 years and is now being also advertised to the IEEE Northern Canada Section (NCS) Life Members Affinity Group (LMAG) through vTools and other IEEE LMAG's and IEEE members depending upon the topic. At the same time the Canadian Society of Senior Engineers (CSSE) is using their national organization to provide information, the subject and speaker to members across Canada. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The meeting will open at 12:30 pm MDT (2:30pm Eastern), with the presentation starting at 12:45 (2:45 pm EDT). The meeting will be held via the Zoom platform with the actual invitations sent the afternoon of Wednesday, June 18 If you plan to attend and be included on the Zoom invite for this meeting please respond to Tom Madsen, [email protected], before noon on Wednesday, June 18. Please note the meeting originates in Alberta which is in the Mountain Time Zone, so if you are in another province you must account any necessary time shift. Title: From Geothermal to Vertical Farming: An Engineer’s Journey into Food Security and AgTech Innovation Presenter: Shlok Srivastava, P.Eng. Summary: With rising climate volatility, energy constraints, and supply chain disruptions, Canada faces an urgent need to develop resilient, locally grown food systems. In this talk, Shlok Srivastava, P.Eng., shares a compelling journey that began with a geothermal feasibility study at the Canadian Energy Centre and evolved into a bold venture in year-round strawberry production within a total controlled environment facility in Edmonton, Alberta. This transformation gave rise to GroHERE Harvest Ltd., an agri-tech company at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and food innovation. The team recently repurposed an ex-cannabis facility into Alberta’s first commercial-scale vertical strawberry farm, marking a breakthrough for the Prairies. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the engineering challenges and breakthroughs of shifting from the energy sector to advanced food production — offering a fresh perspective on how Canada can reimagine its agricultural future and emerge as a net producer of premium fresh produce. Bio: Shlok Srivastava, P.Eng. is the Director of Operations at GroHERE Harvest Ltd., an agri-tech company advancing vertical farming for year-round strawberry production in Alberta. With over eight years of experience across the energy and agricultural sectors, Shlok has led innovative projects at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and food security. His technical expertise spans O&G reservoir analysis, HVAC design, industrial energy audits, and data analytics. At GroHERE, he oversees engineering, QA/QC, and crop analytics, enabling high-efficiency cultivation within a fully controlled environment. Shlok is deeply committed to applying engineering innovation to strengthen local food systems and foster collaboration among industry, government, and regulatory partners. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487614

Pizza Sponsor: (https://www.ametek-cts.com/) (https://www.cps.bureauveritas.com/automotive/services/testing/safety-regulatory) Speaker: Mark Steffka This event will be "interactive". Mark will be leading the attendees through a derivation of the Friis equation (using a whiteboard to illustrate key steps), then we will work some representative problems before he sets up the demos. Attendees should bring some paper, writing utensils, and have a scientific calculator (or phone app) with them. Speaker(s): Mark Steffka Agenda: 5:30 Pizza and networking 6:00 Presentation 7:30 End Bureau Veritas, 815 N Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326

[]Recently in 2021/2022/2023, as part of an innovative and fresh approach, i.e. a non-traditional meeting event: we presented video documentaries. This was very warmly received. So we decided to continue the good work. We proudly present once again (by popular demand), in The Life of James Clerk Maxwell Summary: This documentary/movie will look at the life and contributions of one of the most celebrated scientists: James Clerk Maxwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society_of_Edinburgh) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society) (13 June 1831 – 5 November 1879) was a Scottish (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematician)and (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientist) responsible for the (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_theory) of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_radiation) describing electricity, (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetism) and light as different manifestations of the same phenomenon for the first time. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell%27s_equations) for electromagnetism have been called the "(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unification_(physics))" where the first one had been realized by (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Newton). AFTER the movie - we will have a lively but brief discussion/chat session. Agenda: 5:30 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 5:40 PM - Documentary 6:40 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 7:00 PM - Wrap Up /* ALL times are in EDT/EST eastern USA */ Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489043

You are invited to join us on Friday, June 20th, 2025 (on the first day of summer), in Springfield, Illinois, for an informal networking meetup organized by the IEEE Central Illinois Section. The networking event series is where IEEE members can meet to discuss their favorite engineering topics over dinner 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 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. Agenda: Start time: 6:00 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) End time: 8:30 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) Bldg: Taqueria El Dorado, 1386 Toronto Rd., Springfield, Illinois, United States, 62712

Join IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Chicago and Region 4 for an inspiring WIE Day 2025 event focused on cybersecurity. Our featured speaker, Aparna Achanta, Principal Security Architect at IBM Consulting, will present: "Embracing AI to Build Resilience Against AI Attacks" Aparna has extensive experience driving mission-critical cybersecurity initiatives, particularly in federal agencies. She successfully implemented cybersecurity frameworks like Zero Trust and Security by Design for U.S. Federal Clients thereby strengthening the security posture and enhancing data protection and security standards across cloud applications. She specializes in securing Emerging technologies in federal agencies, including low-code, No-Code applications, and Generative AI applications. She is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and a passionate advocate for women in tech. She is a founding member and speaker at the WomenTech Network and also serves as an executive board member at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Austin Chapter. The sheer complexity and volume of cyber threats are scaling cybersecurity teams to breaking point. The unprecedented pace at which AI is evolving means there is little time for proactive measures; teams must adopt an immediate crisis management approach. The sophistication of such threats is changing the game on how security is done. Traditional models based on determinism—where something is identified as a threat or not—give way to probabilistic approaches, which focus on interpreting ambiguous signals and investigating anomalies that may indicate potential threats. Arpana's talk focuses on how AI amplifies threat detection through automation, taking responses to the next level. AI can generate high-quality probabilistic insights, allowing teams to decide whether intricate patterns that seem harmful are malicious or benign anomalies- a capability unique to AI since conventional algorithms within the security framework cannot handle such subtle analysis. This event is a great opportunity for anyone interested in cybersecurity, AI, and the important role women play in advancing innovation. Don’t miss the chance to learn from an expert and connect with a community that supports growth and resilience in tech. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482836

Please join us for the Missouri Slope IEEE annual Picnic at the New Generation Park Far West Rotary Community Center on June 24th from 5:00-7:30 PM. IEEE will be providing dinner and dessert, as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Please RSVP and tell the number of people attending by June 17th for an accurate headcount for the catering and drinks. 1021 Mustang Drive, Bismarck, North Dakota, United States, 58503

WIE Day 2025 EVENT: EVERYONE is INVITED [] Lake Monster Brewing Company, Taproom 550 Vandalia St #160, St.Paul, Minnesota, United States

This regional IEEE AP-S event, a premier event bringing together the brightest minds across academia and industry, will feature technical presentations and interactive panels focused on the latest advancements in antennas and wireless technologies, computational electromagnetics, and interdisciplinary innovations on electromagnetics. With a strong focus on practical applications and emerging trends, the Chicago Antennas and Propagation Mini-Symposium provides a forum for engineers, researchers and IEEE young professionals. Co-sponsored by: IEEE AP-S Speaker(s): Christophe Fumeaux, C. J. Reddy, Brian Walker, Zhen Peng, Luis Gomez, Danilo Erricolo, Branislav Notaros, Thomas Roth Agenda: WELCOME SPEECH 1:08 pm Message from Chair of IEEE Chicago APS/MTTS Joint Chapter by Prof. Pai-Yen Chen 1:10 pm - 1:20 pm Introduction of IEEE AP-S by President Prof. Christophe Fumeaux 1:20 pm - 1:35 pm Opening speech by AP-S President-Elect Dr. CJ Reddy 1:35 pm - 1:45 pm: Overview of AP-S and Advances in Electromagnetics Frontiers by past AP-S President Prof. Branislav Notaros 1:45 pm - 1:55 pm: Introduction of IEEE Chicago Section by Dr. Sasidhar Tadanki 1:55 pm - 2:10 pm Coffee Break TECHNICAL TALKS 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm : Heather Enayat/Brian Walker at Copper Mountain Tech 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm : Prof. Christophe Fumeaux, The University of Queensland 2:50 pm - 3:10 pm : Prof. Zeng Peng, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm : Prof, Branislav Notaros, Colorado State University 3:30 pm - 3:50 pm : Prof. Danilo Erricolo, University of Illinois Chicago 3:50 pm - 4:10 pm : Prof. Luis Gomez, Purdue University 4:10 pm - 4:30 pm : Prof. Thomas Roth, Purdue University 4:30 pm - 4:50 pm : Dr. C. J. Reddy, Altair 4:50 pm - 5:15 pm Coffee Break STUDENT PRESENTATIONS 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm: Securing Intelligent Reflecting Surface via Physical Unclonable Functions, A. D. Pham*, UIC; P. Y. Chen, UIC 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Near-Field and Far-Field Beamforming Design for RIS-enabled Millimeter Wave Systems, Z. Chen*, IIT; L. Cai, IIT, and X. Hao, IIT 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm: A Technique to Increase Self-Interference Cancellation in Circularly Polarized Antenna Arrays, Mohammadreza Pav*, UIC; D. Erricolo, UIC 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Interactive Panel Discussions & Networking * A valid form of identification is required for entry into the venue. Room: 2032, Bldg: Discovery Partners Institute, 200 S Wacker Dr, CHICAGO, Illinois, United States, 60606

Soil moisture and biomass are two important quantities that can affect the climate, weather, and agriculture. There is interest in measuring them from space because of the global, frequent, and repeated observations that could be achieved. Synthetic aperture radar is an attractive imaging sensor for this because microwaves can readily penetrate foliage, and SAR can take high resolution images in all weather conditions. Translating radar backscatter to biomass or soil moisture is challenging, though, because it does not solely depend on these variables. This study explores novel methods for translating radar backscatter to soil moisture and biomass for corn fields. This is done by making forward and inverse models, which predict measurements from relevant variables and vice versa. This paradigm is first applied to a novel device for making in-line measurements of a liquid’s permittivity. It is then applied to corn fields with a novel forward model that uses full-wave analyses to predict the backscatter. The forward model is then inverted by combining regularized inversion with an artificial neural network. The forward and inverse models are also evaluated with measured data. Key findings include the feasibility of using full-wave models and better inversion accuracy for biomass than soil moisture when polarimetric SAR systems are used at L-band (1.25 GHz). Speaker(s): Kaleo Roberts Room: 1005, Bldg: EECS, 1301 Beal Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109-2122

Join the Cedar Rapids IEEE for a 2Pi Day or Tau Day pizza social event. We'll be holding it two days before Tau day, on Thursday, June 26th at 5:30 pm. Join us at Tomaso's on Blairs Ferry Rd for free pizza! Everyone is invited! 1950 Blairs Ferry Rd, Unit 108, Hiawatha, Iowa, United States, 52233

You are invited to join the IEEE Central Illinois Section in downtown Champaign, IL for our monthly networking meeting series. This informal dinner event is open to all IEEE member grades, including IEEE students and graduate students. Whether you're an active member or a student just beginning your career, this event provides a fantastic opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and build valuable relationships within the engineering community. 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 End time: 8:00 PM Central Time Bldg: Big Grove Tavern, 1 E Main St, Champaign, Illinois, United States, 61820

ALL WEST MICHIGAN SECTION IEEE MEMBERS, INCLUDING OUR STUDENT BRANCHES, ARE INVITED TO DROP-IN ANYTIME AT THE ANNUAL U.S. AMATEUR RADIO FIELD DAY (FD) CONTEST EVENT TO BE HELD FROM 2 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 28, THROUGH 2 PM SUNDAY JUNE 29. IT WILL RUN ALL SATERDAY NIGHT. AS LAST YEAR, THE LOCAL VERSION OF FD WILL BE HELD ON THE GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALLENDALE CAMPUS. SETUP STARTS AT 10 AM ON SATURDAY. The main GVSU FD sponsor is the Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA), with FCC issued association radio station call, W8DC. They are teamed with the GVSU amateur radio club, FCC station call, W8GVU, and the currently being formed CALVIN University amateur radio club. The West MI IEEE Section will be the radio club’s guests and will provide a free “Jimmy Johns” picnic lunch from 1:00 PM to 2 PM on Saturday, June 28. This will be just before on-the-air activities commence. The Section’s EMC Chapter will co-sponsor. The FD site is just inside the campus’ North entrance off M-45 and close to Lubbers Stadium. Specifically, the site is outside the Ravine Center (RaC) building. The address is 4310 W Ravine Center Dr, Allendale, MI 49401. See map below. This is the same site GRARA used in 2024. Again, restrooms will be available inside the RaC. When you arrive look for the radio operator tents and antennas outside. See the Allendale campus map below. A GVSU parking sticker is NOT required on weekends. To plan for enough sandwiches, any IEEE, GRARA, GVSU or CALVIN radio club members wishing to attend the IEEE sponsored luncheon from 1 to 2 PM, please RSVP to Ron Fredricks (K8DMR), West MI Section Vice Chair, by CBD Friday 27th, at (mailto:ron%[email protected]) Alternately, you may text Ron at 616-443-8576. We are planning to order 3-4 different JJ trays depending on the number of RSVPs. Each tray contains 10 full size sandwiches cut into thirds. We also plan on having chips in individual packages and fruit assortments. GRARA will supply water, lots of water, as it looks to be in the 80’s and sunny for the picnic. Co-sponsored by: CH - West Michigan Section Chapter, EMC27 Agenda: 1 PM Saturday the 28th: Assemble at the Grand Valley State University ARRL Field Day Site on Campus 1:30-2:00 PM Saturday the 28th, Picnic Luncheon (Jimmy Johns sandwiches, chips and desserts supplied by IEEE West Michigan Section) 2:00 PM Saturday - Sunday 2:00 PM: View, Participate, Kibbitz, or actually Operate (licensed radio amateurs or non-hams with a licensed radio amateur supervising) Room: Outdoors using tents , Bldg: Ravine Center (RaC), 4310 W Ravine Center Dr , Allendale, Michigan, United States, 49401

An illuminating DUAL speaker talk by practicing Data Specialists, this will cover a wide agenda of topics ranging from insights about data engineering, roles and responsibilities, building a data lake, skillset required, high-impact applications in manufacturing, essential tools & technologies, building the right team/culture, ensuring trust & compliance and finally demonstrating value plus the future outlook. Co-sponsored by: George Pappas Speaker(s): Naga, Sanjay Agenda: Agenda: (Data Engineer perspective) • Insights about Data Engineering • Roles and responsibilities of a Data Engineer in Data Analytics projects • Key aspects and focus areas for a Data Engineer to build a successful Data Lake platform • Skillset required to become a Data Engineer and outlook Agenda: (Data Scientist) • Vision & Core Strategy • Key Challenges & Data Readiness • High-Impact Applications in Manufacturing • Transforming Quality Control • Essential Technologies & Tools • Building the Right Team & Culture • Ensuring Trust & Compliance • Demonstrating Value & Scaling Success • Future Outlook Room: 218, Bldg: Buell Building, 21000 W 10 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, United States

[]This is a monthly Admin meeting for the Southeastern Michigan Computer Chapter to discuss and plan different events. Co-sponsored by: Southeastern Michigan Computer Chapter Admin meeting Agenda: Agenda 7:30 pm - roll call 7:35 pm - agenda item #1 - Speakers 7:50 pm - agenda item #2 - Future Events , - Embedded Systems Workshop - Social Events 8:00 pm - adjourn Room: M218, Bldg: Building 5 - Buell Bulding - main floor, 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075, Southfield, Michigan, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/490461