IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section (SEM)

Our next MIPSE seminar will be presented by Dr. Marcel Georgin of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). The seminar, to be held Wednesday, April 9, at 3:10 pm in Room 1003 EECS, is titled “RF Plasma Cathodes and Other Research Activities in the Plasma Propulsion Group at NRL”. NRL is a major center for development... Read more →

SEM Chapter 8 Officers AdCom meeting: Contact Scott Lytle: s.r.lytle@ieee.org for details and Teleconference phone information. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81576058578?pwd=QVdKTm8wN2p3RVh6QXQ0NTIyb0V4dz09 Co-sponsored by: Scott Lytle Agenda: Agenda on-line: Contact Steve Tomba steve@epictek-llc.com for details. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451646

Abstract: The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity is reshaping how digital threats are detected, mitigated, and prevented. AI-driven security solutions enhance threat intelligence, automate responses, and strengthen cyber defense mechanisms. However, as AI becomes more embedded in cybersecurity frameworks, it raises critical concerns about human rights, privacy, and ethical governance. The use... Read more →

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 a virtual 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... Read more →

Recently (since 2020...), 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, in partnership with the IEEE Foundation: "Divine Discontent: The Life of Charles Proteus Steinmetz" Summary: This documentary/movie will look... Read more →

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a popular and often-used technique that helps people answer the question of why the problem occurred in the first place. Root Cause Analysis seeks to identify the origin of a problem. It uses a specific set of steps, with tools such as the 5 Whys and Cause & Effect Diagram,... Read more →

Please join us for a technical seminar by Dr. Alycen Wiacek on Medical Acoustics for Global Health, Imaging, and Clinical Translation at Wayne State University. Abstract: Ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging are two related medical imaging modalities that transmit sound and light, respectively, into the body and measure signals representing the acoustic response from tissue. Due... Read more →

"Building Wealth in Your Early Career" will walk early career professionals through the 7 steps to build and preserve their wealth. You Will Learn: - The 3 disasters that can destroy your finances and how to protect against them. - The 4 MOST underutilized employer-sponsored benefits and how to take advantage of them. - How... Read more →

[] This talk explores the industry outlook on battery platform development for electric vehicles (EVs). It begins by reviewing key aspects of battery platforms, including cell chemistry, material selection, cell form factor design, and battery pack integration strategies. Industry trends over the next five to seven years are analyzed, focusing on advancements and applications in... Read more →

J. Robert Oppenheimer was brilliant, arrogant, proud, charismatic — and a national hero. Under his leadership during World War II, the United States succeeded in becoming the first nation to harness the power of nuclear energy to create the ultimate weapon of mass destruction — the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war... Read more →

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We proudly present an IEEE foundation video documentary entitled: “The Bit Player“. One of Michigan’s famous sons, however not many Michiganians know about him – Indeed few know that Claude E. Shannon is also credited as the father of "Information Theory". You will learn more about him and at the same time get a refresher... Read more →