Zoom call hosted by Open Research Institute (ORI). IEEE members and guests are welcome. This is a technical roundtable of FPGA projects from the Open Source hardware community. Participants report what they've done over the past week, what they have planned for the next week, if they have any roadblocks, and if they need any resources. The roundtable is sometimes followed by open office hours if anyone has additional questions or discussions.  

Feb 24 6PM-7:30PM Member/Open Meeting at Santa Clara University - with Pizza:

As we progress into 2026, we begin with our SCV/OEB SSIT Chapter and ISTAS25 follow-up on 24 February, 2026, from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm in an hybrid mode. This is a member/open meeting at Santa Clara University to share information on the SSIT Chapter Officer Election Status and to  encourage others to formally join our SSIT Chapter as part of their IEEE Membership.  Moreover, it will also function as  the ISTAS25 follow-up to explore the possibility of a Special ISTAS25 Issue of Technology & Society periodical/magazine and to plan for future SSIT events.  

The San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the IEEE Computer Society invites to our free and open Virtual Tech Talks (no IEEE membership required):

Speaker: Dr.K.Venkata Nagendra (Connect on LinkedIn)

Title: Emotional Intelligence in AI

Abstract: AI emotional intelligence, also known as emotion AI or affective computing, is the ability of AI to detect, interpret, and simulate human emotions using through facial expressions, body language, voice tone and other cues. While AI can analyze emotional cues and even generate responses that seem empathetic, it lacks true consciousness, empathy, and personal experience, which are fundamental to genuine emotional intelligence. Instead of replacing human emotional intelligence, AI serves as a tool that can enhance it by providing insights, analyzing data at scale, and creating more natural human-machine interactions. AI technology uses various methods to recognize and respond to human emotions, including: Facial Recognition Technology is used to analyze facial expressions and detect emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear. This technology uses algorithms to analyze facial features such as the shape of the mouth, eyes, and eyebrows. And another one, Voice Recognition Technology is used to analyze the tone and pitch of a person's voice to detect emotions such as happiness, sadness, and anger. This technology uses machine learning algorithms to analyze speech patterns and identify emotional cues. The Benefits of Emotional Intelligence in AI, Creating More Meaningful Interactions between Humans and Machines, Enhanced education, shaping the Future of AI.

Bio: Dr. Kolluru Venkata Nagendra,  graduated from Sri Venkateswara University in Tirupathi with a bachelor's degree in computer science. He later graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Hyderabad with a master's degree in computer applications. After that, he graduated from Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur with a Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering. Additionally, he graduated from Vikrama Simhapuri University in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, with a Ph.D. in computer science. He graduated from Srinivasa University in Mangalore with a PDF (Post Doctoral Fellowship) in CSE. In addition to writing numerous computer science textbooks, Dr. Nagendra is the author of more than 70 research papers that have been published in journals with UGC and Scopus indexes. He served as a judge and reviewer for numerous conferences and journals. Having worked at several engineering colleges for more than 17 years, he is currently employed SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. His research interests encompass Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Data Mining.

This meeting we will continue our three part Arduino workshop series where we will teach beginner engineers how to use servos via Arduino controllers. 

The IEEE Computer Society Seattle Section and the IEEE UW Bothell Student Chapter invite you to an evening of technical talks focused on designing and operating scalable systems in real-world environments.

Join industry experts as they share insights from building high-scale platforms, third-party integrations, and resilient distributed architectures.

As part of the program, Nikita Chhatre, Senior Software Development Manager at Amazon, will present “Embedded Apps in Amazon Seller Central: Building Scalable Third-Party Integration Architecture.”

Rashmesh Radhakrishnan, Senior Software Engineer specializing in large-scale secure platforms and device connectivity systems, will present “Designing for the Stampede: Rethinking the Thundering Herd.”

Why Attend?

• Learn practical scalability strategies from industry leaders

• Gain insights into large-scale integration architecture

• Explore resilient system design patterns for distributed and IoT environments

• Connect with engineers, architects and students

Hosted by: IEEE Computer Society Seattle Section & IEEE UW Bothell Student Chapter
Audience: Software engineers, system architects, cloud engineers, IoT developers, and students interested in scalable system design

We look forward to seeing you there!

Advances in intelligent computing are redefining how we discover therapeutics and engineer regenerative tissues. This talk presents two complementary, algorithm-driven approaches aimed at transforming treatments for neurological and skeletal disorders. First, we introduce a computational peptidomics pipeline that mines genomic data to identify precursor sequences encoding neuroactive peptides, which are key modulators of signal transmission that bind heptahelical receptors. Traditional peptide discovery is slow and serendipitous; our algorithms predict peptide maturation pathways, including post-translational modifications, and pair these predictions with a high-sensitivity assay capable of detecting receptor-generated second messengers such as InsPs and cAMP. This integrated strategy has yielded promising peptide-based drug candidates for Parkinson’s disease and Osteoporosis, now advancing through animal testing. Parallel to this, we present a bioengineering framework for creating biomimetic, biocompatible bone scaffolds. Using uCT images of osteoporotic bone, we design and 3D-print trabecular structures optimized for both mechanical strength and osteoconductivity, addressing limitations of current synthetic scaffolds. These engineered matrices, enhanced by the osteogenic Calcitonin Receptor Fragment Peptide, support robust osteoblast growth and functional bone formation. Together, these innovations illustrate how algorithmic design and intelligent technologies can accelerate next-generation healing, from molecular therapeutics to regenerative tissues.

Thursday, February 26, 2026

5:00pm – 7:30 pm

SD IEEE Consultants' Network: February 2026 Meeting ("Away Game")

SD Hardware Meetup: Hardware for Defense

This month we will join the SD Hardware Meetup at Downtown Works Mission Valley.

SD Hardware Meetup is part of a national organization bringing together a community of people building physical products and hardware, from designers, founders, engineers, investors, and more, everyone is welcome. In addition to networking, there will be two speakers discussing their respective technologies in defense tech and dual use.

Please sign up here: https://eventship.com/event/8th-sd-hardware-meetup-downtown-works-mission-valley-hardware-for-defense

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And Meetup here: https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-ieee-meetup/events/313177847

When:
Thursday, February 26, 2026
5:00pm - 7:30pm

COST:
Free

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Free Onsite Parking

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Operating rotorcraft in the thin Martian atmosphere presents unique aerodynamic and flight dynamics challenges—first addressed during NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter mission in 2021. This seminar reviews these challenges for both current and future Mars rotorcraft. Topics include the characteristics of the Martian aerodynamic regime, Earth-based testing approaches, and Ingenuity’s flight dynamics validation on Mars.

Future rotorcraft concepts will be significantly larger and more complex than Ingenuity’s coaxial design. Multi-rotor configurations introduce additional modeling difficulties, particularly in accurately capturing rotor wake interactions without resorting to computationally expensive blade-resolved CFD. To address this, the seminar will also discuss the application of the Viscous Vortex Particle Method (VVPM) as a mid-fidelity tool for simulating rotor wakes in Mars rotorcraft.

IEEE-PES Seattle and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) are hosting a tour of PSE's transmission control center ("Load Office") in Redmond, WA. This control center is one of many centers PSE uses to monitor and control the generation and transmission of electricity on PSE's electrical grid, and ensure reliable service to PSE's 1.2 million electrical customers. Participants will have the opportunity to see the Load Office in person, learn about day-to-day and emergency operations, and speak with control center operators.

Come join us for a banquet dinner to celebrate engineering in Eastern Idaho!

Hosted by Brigham Young University - Idaho, the Idaho American Nuclear Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Eastern Idaho Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers have come together in a joint effort to organize an Engineering week banquet. 

Many of you are aware that Eastern Idaho is growing and growing fast! It will be thanks to many of the engineering community's efforts that this growth is possible. Many other engineering disciplines are seeing incredible growth as well, especially our friends from INL as they help advance nuclear reactors, power generation, and grid management. We came together to organize this event as our way to say thank you for all your efforts in whatever field you serve. While our funds didn't allow us to make the event free, we tried to make it as cheap as possible for you.

We look forward to seeing professionals and future professionals alike join us for a wonderful evening of camaraderie and community!

For information on where to park on the BYU-I Campus, the parking lots outlined in green are available for parking after 5PM. The Manwaring Center is outlined in red.

As part of the Stanford IEEE continuing Speaker Series throughout the year.

Join the Sacramento State IEEE student chapter in collaboration with MESA for a discussion about SMUD's Hydro Generation department. Our speaker, Dan Stricklin, is a Sac State alumnus with 20 years of experience in the utility industry.

2nd Lecture of IEEE CS San Diego's 2026 Invited Seminar Series (Virtual)

The Making of a Chip is an introductory technical and career-focused session designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the complete ASIC development lifecycle. The event will guide attendees through each critical phase of chip creation, starting from system and ASIC/VLSI specifications, progressing through design and verification, and concluding with post-silicon validation.

Participants will gain insights into how real-world requirements are translated into silicon-ready designs, the role of RTL design and functional verification, and the importance of validation after fabrication to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance. In addition to the technical flow, the session will highlight current industry practices, tools, and skills required at each stage of the semiconductor lifecycle.

The event will also focus on career opportunities for graduates in the semiconductor industry, outlining various job roles such as ASIC/VLSI design engineer, verification engineer, validation engineer, and related entry-level positions. Industry expectations, essential skill sets, and career pathways will be discussed to help students and early-career professionals prepare for roles in chip design and development.

This session is ideal for engineering students and graduates who are interested in understanding ASIC/VLSI design workflows and exploring career opportunities in the semiconductor domain.

In today’s saturated job market, submitting applications alone is rarely enough. This session explores advanced job-search strategies that go beyond online postings, with a focus on purposeful networking that leads to real conversations, referrals, and opportunities. Participants will learn how to identify the right people to connect with, how to approach networking in a professional and authentic way, and how to position themselves for roles that may never be publicly advertised. This webinar is designed to help job-seeking professionals compete effectively in a highly crowded market.

EXCOM Meeting for IEEE PES Seattle Officers 

Greetings and welcome to our annual IEEE San Francisco Bay Area Consumer Technology Society (CTSoc) event, bringing a comprehensive summary of latest and most innovative technologies unveiled at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

CES has long been the world's premier showcase for consumer technology, and its scope continues to expand well beyond traditional consumer electronics across a diverse range of categories—from wearables and smart home ecosystems to autonomous robotics, commercial and recreational drones, cutting-edge medical and healthcare devices, automotive technology, sustainable energy and accessibility innovations, that are reshaping how we live, work, and interact with the world around us.

Please join us as our expert speakers distill the most significant trends and breakthrough technologies from the show.

Speakers:
Tom Coughlin: President, Coughlin Associates
2024 IEEE President & IEEE Fellow, Tom is a world-renowned digital storage expert and industry analyst. Having served as the global leader of IEEE, he brings unparalleled insight into the hardware and infrastructure driving the latest consumer trends.

Avery Lu: Partner & Head of Business Development, Aventurine Capital Group
2025-2026 Chair of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section, Avery is a seasoned venture capitalist and deep-tech executive. His expertise in semiconductors and AI allows him to identify the startups and technologies with the highest potential for commercial success and market disruption.

This will be a hybrid event (in-person and online). Register early, do not miss this event to get a glance into the future of consumer technologies.

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Pragathi Prema Kumar will lead this introduction to the Foundations of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence session.  Participants will gain foundational skills and knowledge on how to incorporate ML / AI into computing and computer science projects. 

This is the first of several San Diego IEEE WIE hosted sessions designed to engage participants on the latest innovations and empower them to learn more.

We are organizing part2 of the IEEE San Diego Electronics Packaging Society (EPS) chapter meeting.

Agenda: The following topics would be discussed as follow up from the first meeting in February 2026.

1. List of IEEE EPS technical and non-technical events
2. Collaboration with IMAPS
3. Additional officers beyond the 4 assigned, especially webmaster
4. Budget feedback from SD section, plan for EPS subsidy

Will discuss the value of your company 401k, matching, options when retiring or leaving your company, investment options outside of your 401k and lastly a recap of market conditions

Join us for delicious pizza from Sgt Pepperoni's Pizza Store and meet other IEEE members in person at our monthly networking event in Irvine! There will be Senior IEEE members who can provide endorsement for members looking for senior membership. Please register with your IEEE #. There will be both meat and vegetarian pizza. If you have any projects, please bring them along!

Group photo - October 2025: https://r6.ieee.org/ocs/2025/10/october-2025-ieee-day-celebration/

TECHNICAL PROGRAM

This program is dedicated to the memory of Omar Zubi, Boeing's longtime EMC Lab Manager, who passed away suddenly on January 31, 2026.

EMC Challenges for ‘New Space’ Small Satellite Development

By Russell Carroll, EMI/EMC Consulting Engineer, EMI Sleuth, El Segundo, CA, USA

Abstract: This presentation discusses EMC challenges seen by engineers in the ‘new space’ world of small satellite development. These challenges include non-standardized launch vehicle and host interface requirements, unspecified lightning protection requirements, and schedule constraints on EMC testing and development. Technical challenges include power and signal isolation, crosstalk from long pigtails in wire harnesses, limited physical space for filters and shielding, and large apertures in the vehicle faraday cage.

Speaker Biography: Russell Carroll is a consulting engineer with extensive experience in the analysis, design, and testing of electromagnetic effects on units and systems including space satellites and industrial electronics. His research is focused on developing useful analysis tools and methods for unit and system level EMC analysis. Mr. Carroll is a registered Professional Engineer and an iNARTE certified EMC Engineer. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2013 and 2014. He may be reached at russell@emisleuth.com.

CISPR and ANSC C63® Overview on Site Validation Measurements from 18 GHz to 40 GHz - Latest Advances in EMC Test Site Evaluation Using Advanced Antenna Measurement Techniques

By Zhong Chen, Chief Engineer, ETS-Lindgren, Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Abstract: This presentation introduces a novel approach for EMC chamber validation beyond 18 GHz, currently under consideration in ANSI C63 and CISPR standards. By integrating Cylindrical Mode Filtered Site Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (CMF SVSWR) with Compressed Sensing (CS), we address inherent challenges in traditional SVSWR methods, such as inconsistency and slow data acquisition. CMF SVSWR utilizes circular path measurements and mode domain post-processing to discern antenna and chamber reflections, crucial for comprehensive VSWR analysis. Compressed Sensing, a data-driven machine learning technique, exploits signal sparsity to reconstruct data from fewer randomly sampled measurement points, thereby reducing test times and eliminating the need for precise turntable positioning.

Speaker Biography: Zhong Chen is Chief Engineer at ETS-Lindgren, located in Cedar Park, Texas. He has more than 25 years of experience in RF testing, anechoic chamber design, as well as EMC antenna and field probe design and measurements. He is an active member of the ANSC C63® committee currently serving as Vice-Chair and is the immediate past Chair of Subcommittee 1 which is responsible for the antenna calibration (ANSI C63.5) and chamber/test site validation standards (ANSI C63.4 and the ANSI C63.25 series). Mr. Chen is chair of the IEEE Standard 1309 committee responsible for developing calibration standards for field probes, and IEEE Standard 1128 for absorber evaluation. He is a former member of the IEEE EMC Society Board of Governors and the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA) Board of Directors. He is a past Distinguished Lecturer for the EMC Society and is recognized as an AMTA Fellow. His research interests include measurement uncertainty, time domain measurements for site validation and antenna calibration, and development of novel RF absorber materials. Several papers authored and co-authored by Mr. Chen have received best paper recognition at global conferences. Zhong Chen received his M.S.E.E. degree in Electromagnetics from the Ohio State University at Columbus. He may be reached at zhong.chen@ets-lindgren.com.

EMC Lab Tour and Demo Overview

​By Dennis Lewis, Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company, and Zhong Chen, ETS-Lindgren

Abstract: 

We will demonstrate how data post-processing can be used to extract antenna and chamber parameters.

The first demo highlights time-domain techniques for evaluating absorber performance in anechoic chambers. In aerospace EMC testing, measurements are typically performed per MIL-STD 461, which requires only 10 dB attenuation above 250 MHz—allowing chambers to remain relatively reflective and without system-level validation. Using time-gated antenna reflection measurements, we show a practical method to verify and quantify actual chamber performance.

If time permits, we will also demonstrate the Cylindrical Mode Filtered (CMF) technique. This method measures the antenna pattern with an intentional offset (e.g., placing the antenna at the edge of the turntable). The complex S21 versus angle at each frequency is transformed into the spectral domain, where filtering removes chamber contributions mathematically, producing a “clean” antenna pattern even in a nonideal environment. For site validation, standing-wave ripples are obtained by comparing the original chamber pattern to the filtered result. The demo will cover the full measurement workflow, including real-time post-processing. The CMF SVSWR technique is under consideration in the draft ANSI C63.25.3 by ANSC C63 and in CISPR 16 site validation standards for EMC test sites from 18 GHz to 40 GHz.

Join the IEEE Foothill Section for a casual "Pi Day" Pizza & Mixer in Claremont!

Since it’s March 14th (3.14), we are celebrating the best way engineers know how—with circular food and great conversation. This event is all about direct connection, bringing together Students, Young Professionals (YP), and Section Members for a lunch of informal networking and community building.

There is no formal agenda or presentation—just a space for our local engineering community to meet face-to-face and celebrate Pi Day together.

What to bring/expect:

• Networking: Shake hands and meet the people driving technology in the Foothill area.

• Career Growth: Bring your resume or digital contact info if you're looking for feedback or new opportunities.

• Advice: Students and recent grads are encouraged to come and ask seasoned professionals for career insights.

• Community: Find out how to get more involved with the IEEE Foothill Section.

Please RSVP by registering so we can get an accurate headcount for the space. We look forward to seeing you there!

Zoom call hosted by Open Research Institute (ORI). IEEE members and guests are welcome. This is a technical roundtable of FPGA projects from the Open Source hardware community. Participants report what they've done over the past week, what they have planned for the next week, if they have any roadblocks, and if they need any resources. The roundtable is sometimes followed by open office hours if anyone has additional questions or discussions.  

Bi-Monthly ExCom Meeting held on the third Wednesday of every odd month. 

Our Favorite DIY Projects

Our Birds of a Feather (BOF) meetings are about sharing.
Come and share (tell us about) your favorite hand-built project.

What makes it special?

Should our young engineers (or students) build it too?

Are there "simple" and inexpensive projects that really show off (visualize or experience) an engineering concept?
So much of modern technology is invisible. Miniaturized into invisibility. 
Are there projects that bring concepts back into view?

Are there projects we should bring to the young engineers?

This meeting is a no-host event. Come and share a drink or a meal together.

The majority of the health care costs related to the treatment of chronic and infectious diseases are attributed to direct care costs (e.g., hospital admissions and readmissions). The prevalence of chronic diseases and associated costs in the United States is growing at an alarming pace. The COVID-19 pandemic has further impacted the health of high-risk individuals by increasing the likelihood of more severe illness for those with underlying health conditions and associated healthcare costs. There have been ample efforts from researchers and clinicians to develop remote healthcare systems and wearable devices to manage patients with chronic and infectious diseases in home settings, which has reduced the burden on inpatient care facilities and gained further momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, there is a lack of reliable wearable devices that can provide clinically acceptable information to healthcare professionals, as well as a lack of emphasis on validating wearable and artificial intelligence technologies in representative populations to enable a reliable and equitable remote health management system. This talk will present the challenges and potential solutions for developing tools (i.e., wearable sensors and computational algorithms) for reliable and equitable remote patient monitoring systems for chronic and infectious diseases.