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WMS IEEE PES/PELS in-person Presentation TUESDAY February 03, 2026, at 6:30 – 7:45 PM ALL MEMBERS, STUDENTS AND GUESTS INVITED Speaker: Daniel Mutuku “Large Power Transformer (>100 MVA) in the Grid – Trends and Challenges” Topic: IEEE WMS PES/PELS Presentation Time: February 03, 2026, 06:30 - 7:45 PM Eastern Time (US) Place: KEN 342, Kennedy Hall of Engineering, GVSU Doors open at 6:00 PM on the 3rd. Please join us in person. Daniel Mutuku is a husband, father, leader, and a professional electrical engineer licensed in the state of Michigan. Daniel is a Senior Engineer at Consumers Energy where he leads a group of electrical engineers working on capital projects at Consumers Energy generating plants, on the west side of Michigan. His experience on power generation includes designing systems in solar plants, hydro plants, gas combustion plants, coal plants and pumped storage plants. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Grand Valley State University and completed his MBA at WMU. In this presentation, Dan will present Large Power Transformer (>100 MVA) in power grid in USA. He will review the uses of large power transformers, current U.S. manufacturers, challenges these manufacturers face, lead times, and strategies buyers can use to mitigate these challenges. Please contact Dr. Rahman for parking information via [email protected] . Speaker(s): , Dan Agenda: 6:00 - 6:30 Arrival 6:30 - 7:30 Presentation 7:30 - 7:45 Q/A Room: KEN 342, Bldg: Kennedy Hall of Engineering, 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49504

This P&G Career trek for IEEE University of Iowa student members will include an overview of the company, a tour of the facilities, time with P&G alumni, and information from HR about the hiring process. Student's will be able to network, gain knowledge about hiring process for roles they are interested in, and make connections. 2200 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52240

Co-sponsored by: Aline Eid, Scott Lytle, Cody Trevillian Speaker(s): Matthew, Agenda: Meet On-line at: Zoom meeting: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93435438729 Passcode: MIPSE **** OR **** Meet in-person at: The Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering 2236 EECS Bldg., 1301 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2122, USA Wednesday, February 4 at 3:10 in room 1003 https://mipse.umich.edu/seminars_2526.php Phone: 734-647-0197 Email: [email protected] Room: 2236 , Bldg: EECS Bldg, 1301 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Michigan, United States, 48109-2122, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535721

IEEE Chicago is proud to be a partner of the ChiBrrCon cybersecurity conference, details of the event are below: - Event Registration Details: Date: 5-Feb 2026 Location: Illinois Institute of Technology, Herman Hall Your Code for Discount Registration: IEEE2026 for 40% discount (https://chibrrcon2026.sched.com/) Room: Hermann Hall, Bldg: Illinois Institute of Technology, 3241 S Federal St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60616

Modern power systems increasingly rely on data-driven tools for load analysis, monitoring, and operational decision-making. However, utilities and system operators often face practical challenges such as limited data availability, missing measurements, privacy constraints, and difficulty capturing rare but critical events. These issues directly limit the effectiveness of advanced analytics in real-world deployments. This talk presents a series of generative and data-driven methods developed to address these challenges using real utility data. First, MultiLoad-GAN is introduced to generate realistic synthetic load profiles that preserve temporal behavior and customer-level diversity, enabling large-scale studies without exposing sensitive data. Second, BERT-PIN and related language-model-based approaches are demonstrated for restoring missing smart meter data, improving data quality for downstream tasks such as load forecasting and planning. Third, the application of pre-trained large language models (LLMs) is discussed, showing how they can be adapted for power system time-series problems with reduced data and training requirements. Finally, a VAE–GAN framework is presented for event detection and classification using synchrophasor data, enabling early identification of abnormal system behavior. This presentation will count for 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) for the PE License in Wisconsin and Michigan. Speaker(s): Dr. Yi Hu , Agenda: 5:00 Featured Speaker - Dr. Yi Hu D.J. Bordini Center at FVTC 6:30 pm CST Social-Happy Hour at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen 4531 W Wisconsin Ave Appleton, WI 6:45 pm CST Dinner at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Cost: $20, payable at registration 7:00 pm CST Short business meeting Door prize drawing Room: BC112A, Bldg: D.J. Bordini Center at FVTC, 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914

(https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Faqdqnk%2Fu9lp6f3%2Fyw205t&data=05%7C02%7Cmsol%40groute.uic.edu%7C9b4c655922044b50e12e08de63f74f4a%7Ce202cd477a564baa99e3e3b71a7c77dd%7C0%7C0%7C639058111000142708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zG9HrtPQze0nGBP6XgELzYobIDYAsTRah%2FS7nEBn%2BCU%3D&reserved=0) Friday February 6th 11:00am to 12:30pm Location: UIC, Lecture Center C1 Machine Learning and Visual Texture Analysis Thrasyvoulos (Thrasos) N. Pappas, PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering Northwestern University Abstract: We review recent progress in visual texture analysis from structural texture similarity metrics to the extraction of material properties. We then investigate data-driven texture modeling via analysis and synthesis with generative adversarial networks. For network training and testing, we have compiled a diverse set of spatially homogeneous textures, ranging from stochastic to regular. We adopt StyleGAN3 for synthesis and demonstrate that it produces diverse textures beyond those represented in the training data. For texture analysis, we propose GAN inversion using a novel latent domain reconstruction consistency criterion for synthesized textures, and iterative refinement with a sliced Wasserstein loss for real-world textures. We propose perceptual procedures for evaluating network capabilities, exploring the global and local behavior of latent space trajectories, and comparing with existing texture analysis-synthesis techniques. Bio: Thrasos Pappas received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT in 1987. From 1987 until 1999, he was a Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ. He joined the ECE Department at Northwestern in 1999. His research interests are in human perception and electronic media, including image analysis, quality and compression, content-based retrieval, and tactile and multimodal interfaces. Prof. Pappas is a Fellow of the IEEE, SPIE and IS&T. He has served as Vice President-Publications (2015-17) and member of the Board of Governors (2004-07) of the Signal Processing Society of IEEE, Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Image Processing (2010-12), and technical program co-chair of ICIP-01 and ICIP-09. He has also served as co-chair of the SPIE/IS&T Conference on Human Vision and Electronic Imaging (1997-2018). He is currently one of the two founding Editors-in-Chief of the IS&T Journal of Perceptual Imaging. Faculty Host: Dr. Enis Cetin ([email protected]) Speaker(s): , Prof. Thrasyvoulos (Thrasos) N. Pappas Bldg: Lecture Center C, 802 S Halsted St, , Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607

After registering on this website, you must proceed to the IEEE Foundation registration website (https://www.ieeefoundation.org/global-museum-event/) to RSVP. IEEE Foundation Invitation An Exclusive Event Invitation Unseen Signals The exclusive Grand Opening of "Unseen Signals," the IEEE Global Museum’s traveling exhibit at the Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication, will take place on Friday, 6 February, ahead of the public opening on Saturday. For IEEE members, donors, and select Pavek supporters, the evening will include food, refreshments, and an open bar. Guests will experience the story of radio pioneer Edwin H. Armstrong through rare artifacts, the prototype superheterodyne radio, period photographs, and interactive media featuring original broadcasts and short documentary films. Schedule of Events: - 4:00 PM CST: Guest Check-In and Socializing - 4:30 PM CST: Opening Remarks and Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting - 5:00 PM CST: Exhibit Viewing Begins Location Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication 357 Raleigh Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Free on-site parking (https://maps.google.com/?q=3517+Raleigh+Ave%2C+St+Louis+Park%2C+MN+55416) Accessibility The Pavek Museum is ADA-compliant and strives to provide accessible and inclusive experiences for all guests. If you require accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact Pavek Museum Advancement Manager After registering on this website, you must proceed to the IEEE Foundation registration website (https://www.ieeefoundation.org/global-museum-event/) to RSVP. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Foundation Bldg: Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication, 357 Raleigh Ave., St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States, 55416

February is a month for matching up. At MadAI/IEEE our Feb theme is AI match making. We will have people looking for with in AI and have recruiters looking to recruit people in AI. We will also have a wonderful talk by Eric Moore (CIRIS Ethical AI) starting at 6PM and a followup match making after the talk starting at 7pm. Eric's talk abstract: What if AI agents could explain their decisions, recognize their own uncertainty, and ask humans for help when stakes are high? CIRIS is an open-source framework that makes this possible through runtime ethical evaluation, cryptographic audit trails, and mandatory human escalation pathways. This talk covers the architecture of "computational conscience" - how 10 constrained action verbs, three-layer ethical checks, and tamper-evident decision chains create AI systems that are transparent by design. Live demo included. Agenda: 6pm - talk by Eric Moore 7pm - Job search/ Match Making 8pm - Drinks at Pauls Club Bldg: Madison Central Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, Room 302, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53703

Rehlko PCB Event Co-sponsored by: Rehlko Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

Radiation-hydrodynamics modeling & application to prediction of Inertial confinement fusion experiments NOTE: In Person Attendance Only! The xRAGE radiation-hydrodynamics code is a state-of-the art simulation tool for modeling inertial confinement fusion experiments. xRAGE is one of only three radiation-hydrodynamics codes developed in the U.S. with sufficient physics to credibly model both capsule implosions as well as the high-Z cylindrical hohlraums used to convert laser energy into an Xray drive for the capsule. xRAGE solves the equations for hydrodynamics and other physics in an Eulerian reference frame and features adaptive mesh refinement, which makes it uniquely well-suited to accurately modeling capsule defects and engineering features that are important factors limiting capsule performance. In the first half of this talk, we will discuss the physics modeling capabilities and algorithms available in xRAGE with an emphasis on those relevant to high-energydensity physics and inertial confinement fusion. In the second half of the talk, we will discuss the successful application of xRAGE to provide pre-shot predictions for seventeen high-yield capsule implosions on the National Ignition Facility. This will include the modeling methodology, how we establish prediction uncertainties, and how we have learned from prediction failures to improve the methodology. Our predictions have exhibited a 67% success rate thus far, which is much higher than other pre-shot predictions over the same set of experiments. Co-sponsored by: Aline Eid, Scott Lytle, Cody Trevillian Speaker(s): Brian, Agenda: Meet On-line at: Zoom meeting: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93435438729 Passcode: MIPSE **** OR **** NOTE: In Person meeting only for this presentation: Meet in-person at: Johnson Rooms Lurie Eng. Cent. 1221 Beal Ave. Tuesday, February 10 at 3:10 PM More information on MIPSE Seminars at: https://mipse.umich.edu/seminars_2526.php Phone: 734-647-0197 Email: [email protected] Room: Johnson Rooms , Bldg: Lurie Eng. Cent., 1221 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan, Michigan, United States, 48109-2122

Computer simulation, visualization, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are becoming central to the digitalization of advanced manufacturing. Together, these technologies enable cutting-edge physics-based and data-driven tools such as digital twins for real-time decision-making, helping address critical challenges related to energy efficiency, productivity, quality, operational efficiency, maintenance, and beyond. These state-of-the-art tools can provide both fundamental insight and practical guidance for process design, troubleshooting, optimization, new process development and scale-up, as well as workforce development. Through partnerships with the steel industry and other manufacturing sectors, the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) has developed and implemented advanced digital technologies that translate research into industrial impact. This talk will highlight key methodologies and selected project examples. Speaker(s): Dr. Chenn Q. Zhou, Agenda: 5:30 Social Hour 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Presentation Room: Crystal Room, Bldg: Teibel's Restaurant, 1775 US-41, Schererville, Indiana, United States, 46375

Come join the Madison Executive Committee for the February meeting. This is a great opportunity to get more involved with the IEEE at a local level, learn new things, make friends, and influence our activities. We will start off with social time and food (provided by the IEEE) from 5:30pm to 6pm. The meeting will be from 6pm to about 7:30pm. If you are planning to eat, please register with in person attendance. If you have any dietary restrictions please indicate them in "Special Requests" field when you register. If you have suggestions for agenda items this month please reply or send an email send an email to [email protected] Finalized agenda to be send before the meeting. Agenda: Agenda 5:30 - 6:00 pm - Social time and food 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Meeting Detailed agenda will be emailed before the meeting and is available via this link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xZ2VcK-BRxFsYgFHbspVzDauoTV_JZ7-8_kIUJsx2-E/edit?usp=sharing Room: Room 104, Bldg: Madison Public Library - Central, 201 W Mifflin St, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53703, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534430

(https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fy098nk%2Fu9lp6f3%2Fepvy6t&data=05%7C02%7Cmsol%40groute.uic.edu%7Cd03601db3664407f406f08de69a88ebd%7Ce202cd477a564baa99e3e3b71a7c77dd%7C0%7C0%7C639064369820383899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ro7mN7%2FtsIL6%2Fa9iUkrBquAhT6eL3YUTMQ%2F4WjsWdks%3D&reserved=0) IEEE SPS Chicago Chapter Distinguished Lecture Friday February 13th at 2 PM Location: SEO 1000 [] Generative Large Language Models Prof. Jen-Tzung Chien Lifetime Chair Professor National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu, Taiwan This talk will introduce the fundamentals of flexible generation and long-context representation in large language models and highlight the advances in diffusion process, flow matching and state-space model for image, speech and language applications. The issues of uncertainty, scalability, discriminability, low-latency and multi-modality will be discussed. Bio: Jen-Tzung Chien is the Chair Professor in National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed articles in machine learning, natural language processing and computer vision, and three books including Bayesian Speech and Language Processing, 2015, Source Separation and Machine Learning, 2018, and Machine Learning for Speaker Recognition, 2020. He received the Best Paper Award in IEEE Workshop on Automatic Speech Recognition and Understanding in 2011, and IEEE International Workshop on Machine Learning for Signal Processing in 2023. He serves as an Elected Member of the IEEE Machine Learning for Signal Processing Technical Committee and the IEEE Speech and Language Processing Technical Committee, and the Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Audio, Speech and Language Processing. ** The meeting will be followed by a meeting with graduate students and other interested participants to discuss potential joint research ideas and U.S.-Taiwan collaboration opportunities. Faculty Host: Prof. Mojtaba Soltanalian ([email protected]) Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Speaker(s): Prof. Jen-Tzung Chien, Bldg: SEO, 851 S Morgan St, 1000 SEO, CHICAGO, Illinois, United States, 60607

[] The purpose of this event is: to give students, specifically those interested in engineering related industries, an opportunity to interact with employers. For First-Year and Sophomore Students Take the opportunity to explore various positions and fields of study, gather valuable information about specific organizations and employers, and start building your professional network. Get ahead of the competition by networking early and laying a strong foundation for your future career! For Juniors, Seniors, and Internship/Job Seekers Engage directly with potential employers and professionals in your field of interest. This is your chance to make meaningful connections, showcase your skills, and take steps toward securing internships or job opportunities! Opportunities for Employers Connect with a diverse and talented pool of students eager to explore career opportunities in various fields. Engage with first-year and sophomore students building their professional foundations, as well as juniors, seniors, and job seekers ready to make an impact in their careers. This is your chance to showcase your organization, meet potential candidates, and build relationships with the next generation of professionals. Co-sponsored by: Minnesota State University - Career and Development Center Room: CSU Ballroom, Bldg: Centennial Student Union, Minnesota State University, 228 Wiecking Center, MANKATO, Minnesota, United States, 56001

Career Sustainability: Tools & Skills to Ensure a Long & Successful Career as a Woman in Tech For those attending in person: There are many parking options around Lehigh University's campus, please reference this parking map for options https://auxiliaryservices.lehigh.edu/campus-parking-zone-map Since the event is short, street parking is probably the most convenient. If you choose a parking garage, Alumni Parking Pavilion is the recommended option. The building is scheduled to be unlocked, but if there are any issues getting into the building, please call 610-758-4068 Speaker(s): Lyla, Room: PA 466, Bldg: Packard Laboratory , 19 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/513959

This talk presents an introduction to intellectual property and patenting for engineers. Speaker(s): Jessica, Jessica Lunar Entrepreneurship Center, UWM, Milwaukee , Wisconsin, United States

[] Sponsored by: IEEE Women in Engineering - Milwaukee Section in collaboration with Computer Society Chapter Presents: A conversation on Intellectual Property & Patenting Speaker: Dr. Jessica Silvaggi, President, LOCATION: UWM Research Foundation Touchdown Space, 2nd FL, Lubar Entrepreneurship Ctr, UWMilwaukee Wed Feb 18, 2026 - 12:00-1:00pm; Lunch will be provided! EVENT LINK (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/tego_/event/tinyurl.com/WIE-MKE) Free registration by Feb 13 (limited space): tinyurl.com/WIE-MKE Speaker’s Bio: Dr. Jessica Silvaggi is the President of the UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF), where she leads technology commercialization, business development, and strategic initiatives to bring UWM innovations to market. Since joining UWMRF in 2009, she has played a pivotal role in intellectual property evaluation, licensing, and startup support, and helping to shape UWM’s industry collaboration efforts. Dr. Silvaggi spearheaded Panther Partnering to streamline university-industry engagement and founded UWM ENGAGE, a mentorship network for startups. She also manages the UWMRF Bridge Grant, supporting early-stage ventures. A Certified Licensing Professional, she holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Harvard University, a B.S. from the University of Connecticut, and serves on the Wisconsin Technology Council’s board and executive committee. Contact: Shahrzad Esfahani, Chair, IEEE Milwaukee WIE,[email protected] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Milwaukee Computer Society Room: 2nd Level, Bldg: Lubar Entrepreneurship Ctr, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

Tour of Systems Control (a Hubbell Company) www.systemscontrol.com 3201 E. Industrial Dr., Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Systems Control is a steadfast partner to utilities, ensuring the quality and reliability of the grid since 1962. We design and manufacture customized, turnkey systems that protect, transmit and distribute energy from source to grid to consumer. Our approach is simple: design, optimize, manufacture, and integrate the highest-quality, most cost-effective solution possible. From initial concept to final delivery, we perform every step of our process in house, and under one roof. And from introduction to installation, we work hand-in-hand with our customers, assigning dedicated teams to better understand their needs and ensure quality results that exceed expectations. We’re proud of the role we play in bringing energy to those who need it. We bring positive energy and passion to every challenge. But we don’t just do it with connectors and wires. Our most compelling connections are the relationships we build with our employees, suppliers, customers, and community. One roof. One goal. Extraordinary customer service that’s powered by people. VISITOR SAFETY: - - - SAFETY TOE SHOES: please bring your own or we will provide slip-on covers. - SAFETY GLASSES: please bring your own or we will provide. - EAR PLUGS: we will provide. - HARD HAT: we will provide. - FOOD ALLERGIES: please provide any allergies or restrictions prior to visit. Co-sponsored by: Dr. Aurenice Oliveira, [email protected] Agenda: Michigan Tech Students and Faculty 1:00 PM (EST) Depart MTU. The bus will depart from the bus stop behind the MUB. 2:00 – 2:30 PM (CST) Arrive at Systems Control For All Attendees 2:45 PM (CST) Plant Tour 3:45 PM (CST) Pizza & Informational Session: What We Do • Engineers/Project Managers we hire • Upcoming staffing needs (interns/co-ops/full-time) Michigan Tech Students and Faculty 4:45 PM (CST) Depart Systems Control & Return to MTU Although this is a more student-focused event, all IEEE members are invited to attend. The perspective of working engineers could also benefit students exploring their career opportunities. 3201 E Industrial Dr. , Iron Mountain , Michigan, United States, 49801

Social gathering to recruit officers Co-sponsored by: Ahmed Abdelgawad CMU ET130A, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, United States, 48858-4499

This will be a live interactive demonstration that will showcase practical applications of this technology. This demonstration has generated significant interest among our attendees, which included distinguished faculty members, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the region. Speaker(s): Mehul Bhava, Agenda: 6:30 PM – Pizza and Pop provided by the Central Iowa Section 7:00 PM – Presentation Room: 0171, Bldg: Durham Center, Iowa State University, 613 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa, United States, 50011

MISO is transforming how it plans for and manages the transmission grid of the future. Given the complex changes underway, Long Range Transmission Planning (LRTP) helps in this effort by developing regional transmission projects to ensure the transmission system is reliable, economic, and compliant for the next 20 years and beyond. By proactively planning for long-term reliability, MISO remains committed to delivering a robust and adaptable system capable of supporting a sustainable and efficient energy future. Speaker(s): Jarred Miland, Regional Director 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/540371

The Acron Aviation tour serves as an opportunity for electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineers to tour a local aerospace engineering firm. Students are introduced to aerospace engineering in industry and local professionals who spend time sharing their insight and suggestions with Calvin students. There was a guided tour of the facilities as well as providing insight into how the company runs and what they do. This also serves as an opportunity to build relations with potential employers. This is a rare opportunity for Calvin students to be able to gain access at a side of engineering that we do not get to see every day. 5353 52nd St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49512

Join us for our 4th Annual Engineers' Week Networking Event where dinner will be served. Come find out what the various engineering professional societies in Indiana have for you for the rest of the year and find out how you can get involved! There will be officers from SAE, AIAA & IEEE (Central Section and the Women in Engineering Groups) talking about our societies and the upcoming events we have planned for you as members (or if you are not a member, we hope that the event calendars will encourage you to join one or all of our societies!). Please RSVP By Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time so that we can have a headcount for ordering dinner. Co-sponsored by: SAE, AIAA Bldg: Centerpoint Brewing Company , 1125, East Brookside Avenue , Suite 2B., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

Extended Reality (XR) is emerging as a transformative tool in advanced manufacturing by enabling immersive, data-driven, and human-centered production environments. This talk presents the use of Extended Reality (XR), with an emphasis on 360? Virtual Reality (VR), for workforce training in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. We demonstrate how immersive 360° VR environments can replicate cleanroom operations, equipment interaction, safety procedures, and process workflows, enabling scalable and risk-free training for technicians and engineers. Such immersive modules provide experiential learning opportunities in high-cost, high-precision settings where physical training access is limited, supporting faster onboarding, standardized skill development, and improved safety awareness. Beyond training, the talk also discusses how XR platforms can be leveraged to enable more effective human–robot collaboration in advanced manufacturing. Specifically, we highlight ongoing work on integrating intention detection and trajectory tracking within immersive environments to model operator behavior and predict movement patterns in real time. This human-in-the-loop framework allows robotic systems to adapt to human intent, improving coordination, safety, and task efficiency in collaborative manufacturing scenarios. Speaker(s): , Sara Masoud Room: 3130, Bldg: College of Engineering - ECE Department, Wayne State University , Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48202, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/542029

Co-sponsored by: Aline Eid, Scott Lytle, Cody Trevillian, Looja Tuladhar, Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Phill, Agenda: Meet On-line at: Zoom meeting: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93435438729 Passcode: MIPSE **** OR **** Meet in-person at: The Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering 2236 EECS Bldg., 1301 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2122, USA Wednesday, February 25 at 3:10 in room 1003 https://mipse.umich.edu/seminars_2526.php Phone: 734-647-0197 Email: [email protected] Room: 1003, Bldg: EECS Bldg, 1301 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Michigan, United States, 48109-2122, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/541287

IEEE Chicago Quantum Computing Local Group, IEEE Computer Society Chicago Chapter and the UIC IEEE student branch are proud to host this event with our sister society ACM Chicago on quantum computing, the hot topic in computing and especially in Chicago, with the Chicago Quantum Computing hub and Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. This event is hybrid. If you are coming in-person, please register in-person below. If you are attending online, register at the Zoom link below. To get to the UIC MakerSpace from UIC Student Center East, see this video below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15RMwhmW1fz0oUJbFjAvirOf91UZz5sgp/view?usp=sharing Co-sponsored by: ACM Chicago Speaker(s): Lane Gunderman, Agenda: 5:30 to 6:00 PM Refreshments and networking (in-person) 6:00 to 6:05 PM Introductions 6:05 to 6:45 PM Talk 6:45 to 6:55 PM Q&A 6:55 to 7:00 PM Conclusion and Adjournment 7:00 to 7:30 PM Networking (in-person) Room: 295, Bldg: UIC Makerspace, 728 W Roosevelt Road, RRB, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/539088

Somerville Architects & Engineers Co-sponsored by: Somerville Architects & Engineers DH129, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

Please join the IEEE Toledo Section at the annual Engineers Week banquet, Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at Parkway Place in Maumee, Ohio. The IEEE Toledo Section has purchased a table at the 2026 Engineers Week Banquet for the use of the section membership. The Keynote Speaker for the evening will be Scudder D. Mackey, PhD. Dr. Mackey's topic will be Challenges and Benefits of Engineering in the Great Lakes. He will cover a wide range of topics that demonstrate the challenges and benefits of both regional and local scale engineering projects in the Great Lakes. Dr. Scudder will provide a basin wide perspective and then focus on more regional and local projects in western Lake Erie. The IEEE table is limited to the first 10 reservations. Please join your fellow IEEE members and section leadership at the EWEEK BANQUET, Feb. 26th! "I've got to be part of that!" Agenda: Registration Opens: 5:15 p.m. Social Hour (Cash Bar): 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Adjourn: 9:00 p.m. Parkway Place Events Center, 2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee, Ohio, United States, 43537

ABOUT THE TOPIC: The 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) is the latest version of electrical code issued by the NFPA. This program has been developed to review the new content within the 2026 NEC and various differences from the previous 2023 NEC, in such a way so that the material learned can be applied immediately with increased proficiency, safety and efficiency. This year's seminar will also feature two supporting presentations on related topics - Overview of the 2026 National Electric Code (NEC) - NFPA 70B & 70E - Most Common OSHA Electrical Oversights Each On-Site Seminar Participant will receive: - Buffet Style Breakfast & Lunch - Break Snacks and Beverages - Copy of the Analysis of Changes, 2026 NEC - A Certificate of Attendance - 8 Professional Development Hour Credits - Hardcover Copy of the 2026 NEC Handbook (Optional) [] Speaker(s): Dan Caddigan, P.E., Joe Pavia, P.E., Daniel Horbaczewski, P.E. Agenda: Tentative Schedule 7:30 – 8:00 Sign In 8:00 – 10:30 Review of 2026 NEC 10:30 – 12:00 NFPA 70B & 70E 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 1:00 ABB Facility Tour 1:00 – 2:00 OSHA Electrical Compliance 2:00 – 4:30 Review of 2026 NEC (Continued) 4:30 – 5:00 Questions and Answers Bldg: ABB Chicago District Office, 1055B Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, 60440