In recent years, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) have shown promising abilities to control and manipulate electromagnetic (EM) waves through modified surface boundary conditions. These surfaces are electrically thin and comprise an array of spatially varying sub-wavelength scattering elements (or meta-atoms). Through careful engineering of each meta-atom, RISs can transform an incident EM wave into an arbitrarily tailored transmitted or reflected wavefront. Recent developments in RISs have opened exciting new opportunities in antenna design, as well as communications and radar systems. RISs – wherein meta-atoms are embedded with active components – lead to the development of low-cost, lightweight, and compact systems that can produce programmable radiation patterns, jointly perform multi-function communications, and enable advanced radars for next-generation military platforms. This talk will introduce RISs and their various applications in designing simplified communications and radar systems, wherein the RF aperture and transceiver are integrated within the RIS. For example, dynamic reconfiguration of the RIS aperture in a wireless communications transmitter facilitates beam steering, frequency agility, and phase modulation without conventional front-end devices such as phase-shifters, mixers, and switches. We will present our recent work on reconfigurable RIS control, RIS-enabled direct signal modulation, and deep learning-based RIS design. Finally, we will present deploying RIS as a reflector in the wireless channel for aiding non-line-of-sight radar and joint radar-communications.

In this first meeting, we will be working on an FM radio transmitter that will develop your skills in soldering and circuit analysis.

In this talk, we focus on the recent developments toward integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). We consider a broad definition of coexistence, which covers ISAC, collaborative communications, and sensing with interference. Toward fully realizing the coexistence of the two systems, optimization of resources for both new/futuristic sensing and wireless communications modalities is crucial. These synergistic approaches that exploit the interplay between state sensing and communications are both driving factors and opportunities for many current signal processing and information-theoretic techniques. In addition, a large body of prior works considers colocated ISAC systems while distributed systems remain relatively unexamined. Building on the existing approaches, the tutorial focuses on highlighting emerging scenarios in collaborative and distributed ISAC, particularly at mm-Wave and THz frequencies, highly dynamic vehicular/automotive environments that would benefit from information exchange between the two systems. It presents the architectures and possible methodologies for mutually beneficial distributed co-existence and co-design, including sensor fusion and heterogeneously distributed radar and communications. The tutorial also considers recent developments such as the deployment of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS) in ISAC, 5G systems, passive internet-of-things, and ISAC secrecy rate optimization. This tutorial aims to draw the attention of the radar, communications, and signal processing communities toward an emerging area, which can benefit from the cross-fertilization of ideas in distributed systems.

Join us for a session on microgrids. Find out how you can get an energy efficient, resilient, sustainable, low or no cost microgrid on your property by using power purchase agreements with the local power utility company and energy incentives and rebates. Microgrids are power generators that provide power to your facility or sell power back to the Grid. Using the IEEE 1547 Utility Interconnection, IEEE 2030 smart grid we work with your local power utility company to have revenue generating assets on your property which include wind, solar, geothermal, battery energy storage systems, hydro, and/or fuel cells. Working with our team partners we prepare a plan for which types of DERs (Distributed Energy Resources) are best for your situation. Connecting all the assets with a microgrid controller we are able to monitor, and track all your power needs and sell back any excess to the Grid. Get connected today! Be part of our team and help save the planet! 

Artificial Intelligence, Brand Engagement, the rise of the Co-bots, Aerial robotics, industrial insights,  Infrared Scanning, NFPA 780 Lightning Protection, arc flash electrical safety, Energy savings, Advanced Manufacturing, Solar Grids, Safe Evacuation, Direct Current, Land Heart Energy, AIoT, Radio Frequency, Stealth startups, Cloud Big Data, transformers, AI/ML, and water development are just a few of our technical talks presented at this IEEE Tech Conference.

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Join us in the tech epicenter of the world, with pioneers like Disney, Universal, UF Health and Lockheed Martin. Rub elbows with the Titans, get connected with folks in your industry, find new business in your tech sector. Don’t miss the excitement! Become part of history.

We are honored to announce the line of speakers at our upcoming IEEE Tech Conference and Expo.

8:00 am Patrick Nunally, Artificial Intelligence, Brand Engagement
8:40 am Alan Ross, CEO and Managing Editor of APC Media

9:05 am Simon Taylor, The Rise of the Co-bots: Boosting Efficiency in Quality Control Workflows, Mettler-Toledo
9:30 am Mike Anderson, Director of Sales, Fulcrum Air, ‘Aerial robotics Electrical Utility, safer and more efficient’
9:55 am Steve Jones, Senior Director, Industry Insights Research, Dodge Data & Analytics
10:20 am Mark Paul, IRISS, Infrared Scanning
10:45 am Chuck Cooley, Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical, Technical, DEHN
11:10 am Christopher Evanich, the future of integrating Solar, Batteries and EV Charging, Schneider Electric
11:35 am Bruce Grahm, Safe EVAC, CEO

12:00 pm Noon IEEE Prize Pack give away – Southwestern Buffet Lunch

12:35 pm Cornelia Levy-Bencheton, Smart Cities: Pioneering Sustainable Transit Solutions, CLB Strategic Marketing Consulting President
1:00 pm Mike DiPetrillo, CEO Terra Trust, ‘AI is running the World out of Power’
1:25 pm Phil Teague, Rectify Solar CEO, ‘DC is the new future’
1:50 pm Martin Perrone, President, Everything Arc Flash, LLC.

2:15 pm Saurav Bhattacharya, Researcher, Engineer, Author, Founder, Mentor, Digital Authentication, Microsoft
2:40 pm Sumit Gerela, Senior Software Engineer, Apple ‘Building next generation of mobile apps using AIoT’
3:05 pm Mahdi Haghzadeh, Ph D, Cognitave Inc, RF Engineering, Founder
3:30 pm Pranav Chaudary, Senior Software Engineer, IEEE Senior Member, Amazon
3:55 pm Samuel Li, Senior IT Consultant and Business Professor, Anhub Info Tech Consulting Global
4:20 pm Suresh Jambunathan, Owner Principal, Energy and Water Development
4:45 pm Mansoor Khan, Engineers Guild, LH Energy
5:10 pm Stephen Carter, LT Software Solution, AI ML
5:35 pm Roch Mamenas, Chief Technology Officer, EmployPlan
4:15 pm Olaoluwa Adeleke, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Venture Capital
4:20 pm Marcelo Guerra Hahn, Director of Engineering, Stealth Startup, ‘Big Data’

4:25 pm Dr. Foad Najafi, Data Scientist & Power System Engineer & Embedded Engineer & Full-Stack Developer
4:30 pm Dr. Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana, Professor Paris Graduate School, PhD in Business and Finance
4:35 pm Fabian Valle, Computer Expert
4:40 pm Christopher Bridwell, CEO, Supernova Energy
4:50 pm Trey Smith, transformers, JST Power Equipment
4:55 pm Don Hagen, Affiliated Engineers, Advanced Manufacturing
5:00 pm Happy Hour – Salute to the Speakers

Thursday Noon (optional) Top Golf Orlando ‘IEEE’
Thursday Speaker Dinner (7 pm) optional ‘Rain Forest Café’ Downtown Disney ‘IEEE’
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PCB workshop for mini-games and current projects.

Medical devices that provide a strong clinical benefit are often in high demand, and with that comes effort to simplify, to lower cost - to disrupt.    What does a good disruptive technology in medical devices look like and how do they develop?   How do you think about the potential to take on a well established product and redefine the minimal viable feature set?

Join us at SDC this Oct 3rd

Abstract

Tropical butterflies are a bright display of photonic engineering in nature. Their iridescence originates from the interference and diffraction of light within tree-like nanostructures on their scales, inspiring technological innovations in solar cells, displays, fabrics, and other areas. We are inspired by the design principles of these photonic nanostructures to boost performance of gas sensors because existing gas sensors often degrade their performance in complex environments. Thus, new sensing concepts are required to improve sensor selectivity and stability. 

In this lecture, we analyze capabilities of natural photonic nanostructures as sensors for detection of different gases and the origins of these capabilities. Our acquired knowledge from studies of these natural nanostructures allows us to develop our design rules to fabricate sensing nanostructures for needed gas selectivity for numerous gas monitoring scenarios at room and high temperatures for industrial, environmental, homeland protection, medical, and other applications. 

Our design rules for selective gas sensors bring a multivariable perspective for sensing, where selectivity is achieved within a single nanostructured sensing unit, rather than from an array of separate sensors.  By utilizing individual nanostructured sensors rather than sensor arrays we also improved sensor stability by eliminating independent aging factors in separate sensors in their arrays.  Our existing and new machine learning tools further advanced our sensor designs and performance in multi-gas detection. 

These new multi-gas sensing capabilities provide an affordable technical solution for monitoring of emissions of greenhouse and other gases in urban and industrial environments. Such technical solution is mathematically not feasible using conventional single-output sensor designs. The societal impact of these results is in opening opportunities for more proactive developments of several types of multivariable gas sensors in diverse emerging monitoring applications, ranging from urban pollution and industrial safety to medical diagnostics and homeland protection.  

Dr. Ava Hedayatipour will present an overview of the activities and research in the IEEE Women In Engineering Affinity Group

IEEE Coastal Los Angeles Section and the Orange County Section of Region 6 invite you to join them for the first IEEE Silicon Beach Annual Conference, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from October 2 to October 3, 2024. The first day of the conference will offer a keynote presentation by IEEE Fellow Ashfaq Khokhar on the topic of Quantum Computing, which will be followed by a series of presentations by IEEE regional technical society chapter chairs. On the second day of the conference, IEEE undergraduate and graduate students from regional institutions will present their projects. In addition to those, there will be student poster presentations to showcase our students' talents to the Silicon Beach community. All presentations are expected to be well-attended by members of Silicon Beach industries and local universities, as the conference will be held in conjunction with the Anaheim Electronics and Manufacturing Show. Registration is free and comes with a pass to the networking reception on the first day, and free parking for both days will be provided with pre-registration. For more information about this excellent networking event, please contact Mary Eshaghian-Wilner, Chair of IEEE Coastal Los Angeles, at 310--994-8994 or maryeshaghian@gmail.com.

In this insightful presentation, IEEE Region 1 Director Bala Prasanna and IEEE Senior Member Dr. Katherine (Kit) August engage in a meaningful dialogue with one of the most esteemed figures of our time, Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert W. Wilson.

At 87, Dr. Wilson remains an active and influential contributor to both technical fields and broader aspects of life. His groundbreaking discovery of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) 60 years ago continues to be a cornerstone of modern cosmology.

In this candid and informal recording, Dr. Wilson, known for his soft-spoken, focused, and passionate demeanor, shares profound insights on a variety of topics. He reflects on the rapid changes occurring in the world and emphasizes the crucial responsibilities of leading research institutions. He advocates for supporting discoveries and inventions that may not provide immediate financial returns but are essential for long-term scientific progress.

Dr. Wilson also addresses how today’s younger generations can harness the vast amount of information available to them, leveraging it to drive innovation and knowledge. He highlights the invaluable role of IEEE’s extensive library of technical journals, which serve as a vital resource for researchers and engineers worldwide.

This presentation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a scientific legend, providing valuable lessons on the importance of curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is a testament to how dedicated individuals and institutions can shape a better tomorrow. #IEEEDay #IEEEDay2024 #cosmology #nobelprize

Tune in to the livestream on IEEE-USA's YouTube channel on 1 October 2024 at 7PM ET: https://bit.ly/ieeeusa-ieee-day-2024

Second UAF IEEE student branch meeting of Fall 2024

Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it): 

https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc-GqrTsvGdGE6yu9qQCx1z2PyRVJZaDj 

Synopsis:
After a brief intro highlighting issues and solutions for data privacy in machine learning settings, Prof. Gautam Kamath will answer your questions related to data privacy, machine unlearning, research, academia, career advice, and anything in between.
Please feel free to check out the work and thoughts of Prof. Gautam Kamath, Ph.D. from MIT, http://www.gautamkamath.com/ on Google Scholar at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MK6zHkYAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gautam+kamath and generally on the Internet.

Then, please feel free to submit your questions

• via Twitter by using the hashtag, #KamathAMA and tagging @vishnupendyala
• emailing vspendyala(at)hotmail(dot)com with #KamathAMA in the subject
• during your registration on Zoom

Selected questions will be answered by Prof. Kamath during the session. Audience may be able to ask follow-up questions during the session, using the Chat feature..

The IEEE Foothill Section and Foothill Section-YP Affinity Group in collaboration with TAE Technologies Inc., will conduct an industrial site tour at TAE Technologies. This tour is free and open to all IEEE members and non-members. We highly recommend wearing casual attire. Please remember to sign up for registration for further instructions on the day of the tour. 

Monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events.

Generative AI

This is an event to help students in Circuits 1 and 2 to help prepare for their first exam.

In this talk, we focus on the recent developments toward integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). We consider a broad definition of coexistence, which covers ISAC, collaborative communications, and sensing with interference. Toward fully realizing the coexistence of the two systems, optimization of resources for both new/futuristic sensing and wireless communications modalities is crucial. These synergistic approaches that exploit the interplay between state sensing and communications are both driving factors and opportunities for many current signal processing and information-theoretic techniques. This tutorial aims to draw the attention of the radar, communications, and signal processing communities toward an emerging area, which can benefit from the cross-fertilization of ideas in distributed systems.

A chance for IEEE members to come and review their resumes and get advise on talking to employers at the career fair.

• Learn what intentionality is and how it is the key to a career of impact and satisfaction.
• Discover how our mindsets drive our actions and behaviors, and some ideas of how to shift your own mindset.
• Develop a new approach to networking that is more about building relationships than collecting contacts or followers.

Networking Night

hosted by the IEEE Orange County Section

Join us for an in-person networking event for meet-and-greet with members of the IEEE Orange County Section.

Food will be provided. Register to allow for proper planning.

(Include any dietary restrictions during registration to allow organizers to adjust orders. We'll make an effort to meet your needs, but requests are not guaranteed)

We describe the opportunities, and the research challenges, presented in the development of 100-300GHz wireless communications and imaging systems. In such links, short wavelengths permit massive spatial multiplexing both for network nodes and point-point links, permitting aggregate transmission capacities approaching 1Tb/s. 100-300GHz radar imaging systems can provide thousands of image pixels and sub-degree angular resolution from small apertures, supporting foul-weather driving and aviation. Challenges include the mm-wave IC designs, the physical design of the front-end modules, the complexity of the back-end digital beamformer required for spatial multiplexing, and, for imaging, the development of system architectures requiring far fewer RF channels than the number of image pixels. We will describe transistor development, IC design, and system design, and describe our efforts to develop 140GHz massive MIMO wireless hubs, and 210GHz and 280GHz MIMO backhaul links.

The MOVE Weather Team is one of several support components of the MOVE program. It includes both professionals and enthusiasts who are interested in weather and support of the IEEE MOVE Program. This support primarily involves providing information to MOVE Operations about conditions that might lead to the deployment of a MOVE team, and secondly, offering information to the MOVE team during a deployment.

The Computer Science and the Women in Computer Science and Engineering club had their club openers on September 24th, 2024 from 12pm-1:30pm. Coffee and bread was provided for students while the officers of the club presented planned activities and workshops for the year for the clubs. Various other clubs on campus joined in support such as the veteran student association and the cybersecurity clubs on campus. Afterwards, students could stay for a social experience of making slime with other members!

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in various applications, it is crucial for IEEE engineers to understand the key risks and best practices for ensuring the secure development and deployment of these AI systems. In this session, Maire will provide a thorough overview of the current landscape, covering fundamental AI capabilities, the evolving threat landscape of adversarial AI and data security risks, critical system vulnerabilities such as bias and explainability, and proven techniques for building robust and resilient AI models. Attendees will also gain insights into the ethical and regulatory considerations driving responsible AI development, as well as future trends and innovative defenses. By the end of this presentation, IEEE engineers will be equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the complexities of AI security and play a pivotal role in the safe and ethical advancement of this transformative technology.

IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecture

Signal Processing for Joint Radar-Communications

Date/Time: 2:30 – 3:45 pm, Monday Sept. 23, 2024 

Location: The event will be held in UNLV’s brand-new Advanced Engineering Building (AEB) flexatorium (130). RSVP is not required for this event.

POC: Dr. Mei Yang (Mei.Yang@unlv.edu). Light refreshments will be served. 

Zoom link: https://unlv.zoom.us/j/96031842685?pwd=hYN78MHk0zoMzGqGF23YI03kf8DAVF.1

In this talk, we focus on the recent developments toward integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). We consider a broad definition of coexistence, which covers ISAC, collaborative communications, and sensing with interference. Toward fully realizing the coexistence of the two systems, optimization of resources for both new/futuristic sensing and wireless communications modalities is crucial. These synergistic approaches that exploit the interplay between state sensing and communications are both driving factors and opportunities for many current signal processing and information-theoretic techniques. In addition, a large body of prior works considers colocated ISAC systems while distributed systems remain relatively unexamined. Building on the existing approaches, the tutorial focuses on highlighting emerging scenarios in collaborative and distributed ISAC, particularly at mm-Wave and THz frequencies, highly dynamic vehicular/automotive environments that would benefit from information exchange between the two systems. It presents the architectures and possible methodologies for mutually beneficial distributed co-existence and co-design, including sensor fusion and heterogeneously distributed radar and communications. The tutorial also considers recent developments such as the deployment of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS) in ISAC, 5G systems, passive internet-of-things, and ISAC secrecy rate optimization. This tutorial aims to draw the attention of the radar, communications, and signal processing communities toward an emerging area, which can benefit from the cross-fertilization of ideas in distributed systems.

This event is all about showcasing and promoting different options, career fields, and recreational pursuits within aviation to young women through a variety of speakers, exhibits, and hands-on learning. Girls ages 8-18 will have the opportunity to meet and be inspired by women pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, aerospace engineers, and more.

The local IEEE section is seeking volunteers for tabling this event. We will have Elenco SNAP Circuit available for young students to play with in order to learn about building radios and using circuits to launch discs and planes. To sign up your child to participate in this event (NOT AS A VOLUNTEER) then follow this link: 2024 Girls in Aviation Day (zeffy.com)

Tour of the ECE department done by Dr. Law for people to get an understanding of what engineering resources the university has to offer to students.

What does it take to write a book? Some authors will tell you it is easy, that the story just pours out from their brain to the page. Others will tell a much different story, especially when it comes to writing non-fiction aerospace history, such as the task I created for myself. However, it was a task I enjoyed from beginning to end. I consider it an adventure to have been able to write my book “The X-15 Rocket Plane, Flying the First Wings into Space.” It is an adventure that has spanned decades, and is still going on today.

In this presentation, I share my personal journey that started in kindergarten with the idea of someday becoming an author, then my father
taking me on field trips to Edwards AFB, which gave me a first-hand look at the X-15, which, in turn, led to my fascination with this amazing, innovative, and consequential aircraft. It took decades before I put it all together to understand that this was the perfect subject for the book I wanted to write. From there it took 30 more years of interviews, research, and writing to get to the completed manuscript, yet even then my journey was just beginning. Today I travel the world and speak about the X-15, and tell the stories about not only the rocket plane itself, but all the people who made it the highest and fastest, as well as the most successful, research aircraft to ever take to the skies. Come and share this adventure with me.

Abstract- Lithium-ion batteries have become central to a wide range of applications due to their
high energy density, long cycle life, and decreasing costs. From electric vehicles to
large-scale energy storage systems, they are helping to drive innovation in energy
solutions. This talk will delve into the fundamentals of lithium-ion battery technology,
focusing on the underlying physics that govern their performance, including charge
transport, thermodynamics, and electrochemical processes. We will explore how these
physical principles directly impact key application areas such as energy efficiency,
safety, and aging, with an emphasis on degradation mechanisms that influence battery
life in different operational environments. In addition to covering the core science, we
will discuss how advanced testing and characterization techniques are employed to
optimize battery design and reliability. Furthermore, the integration of AI and machine
learning in battery development is reshaping the field, allowing for predictive
maintenance, accelerated testing, and enhanced performance. We will present cutting-
edge research from Idaho National Laboratory (INL) that addresses challenges in
scaling lithium-ion batteries for long-duration energy storage, electric vehicles, and
heavy-duty trucks, offering a glimpse into the future of this transformative technology.

Increasing rate of progress in hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions is enabling a range of software systems to be deployed closer to their users, increasing application of edge software system paradigms. Edge systems support scenarios in which computation is placed closer to where data is generated and needed, and provide benefits such as reduced latency, bandwidth optimization, and higher resiliency and availability. AI-enabled systems are software systems that integrate AI components to provide key functionality, and as such need to account for potential non-determinism in AI component outputs. Deploying AI-enabled systems at the tactical edge, to support users who operate in highly-uncertain and resource-constrained environments, such as first responders, law enforcement, and soldiers, can greatly benefit from edge AI-enabled systems to support timelier decision making. 

In this talk, Dr. Lewis will share the work that takes place at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute’s Tactical and Ai-Enabled Systems (TAS) initiative. We are an applied research and development team creating and transitioning innovative solutions, principles, and best practices for  (1) defining and improving the software stack and development tools for systems that operate at the edge, (2) defining, adapting, and improving principles and practices for software engineering of AI/ML-enabled systems; and (3) using AI/ML techniques at the tactical edge for improved capabilities and mission support.

Join us to learn about Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute research to practice approach.

The IEEE Student Branch engages students with the ECE community on campus and offers opportunities for students to support their academic and professional careers through various events and workshops. RSVP for our First General Meeting to learn how you can network with ECE students and professionals and get more involved on campus!

Location - Rusty’s Pizza ­­                                                                                    

5934 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117

6:00 PM – Complimentary Pizza, Salad, Beverage­

6:25 PM – Central Coast Section Status

6:30 PM – Annie Kirby Presents

Please join us for the 18 September 2024 IEEE Central Coast Event when Annie Kirby will explain how 25 telescopes at 7 sites around the Globe connected via the internet has advanced astronomy.  I look forward to seeing you all on the 18th and know you will all enjoy this talk.  Best regards, Ruth Franklin IEEE Central Coast Chair

The officers of the Oregon/SW Washington Chapter of the Industry Applications Society invite you to join us Wednesday evening, September 18, 2024 for our dinner, meeting, and technical presentation.  We appreciate the support of all who attend our dinners and presentations. We will be meeting this month at MEGI Engineering in Lake Oswego. This location is easy to access by car from the Interstate 5 Kruse Way/Lake Oswego exits. Ample free parking and entrance at the East side of the building.

The cost for dinner is with food from Famous Dave’s BBQ. There is no charge to attend the presentation only.  Our IAS Chapter always offers free dinners for local PSU, OSU, George Fox, U of P, OIT and WSUV Electrical Engineering Students who attend our meetings. This is an excellent networking opportunity for students as our meetings are attended by many professionals in consulting, industrial engineering, and electrical equipment manufacturing.

Panel event for BSU under-grad and grad students. The topic of emerging technologies.

The IEEE officers had a Power Point introducing themselves officially. We talked about what meeting times work for everyone and the type of technical project ideas. in addition, the importance of having a membership with IEEE.

Physics-ML Synergy for power grid situation awareness: bridging the gap between system and data.

Workshop to show members how to use Git and Github.

 Career, Leadership and Professional Development that IEEE can provide

Dr. Don Tan

Organized by IEEE San Diego Section and Qualcomm

Abstract： 

IEEE is the largest global network of professionals and volunteers dedicated to promoting engineers and scientists and to inspiring members worldwide to follow their own technical interests/inspirations within engineering and science. To inspire and encourage members working and succeeding in a technological field, Dr. Tan will give a talk based on his rich personal experience and extensive knowledge through functional/project management and technology/product development. The webinar will be followed by a Q&A session and a discussion where you can interact directly with the speaker. We welcome you to ask your questions when you register. Planed topics include: 1) Development of career paths; 2) Career and work-life balance; 3) Career plans and role models for long-term career inspiration; 4) Synergies in leadership skills between work and volunteering for IEEE; and 5) Finding a mentor/sponsor through your workspace and through IEEE volunteering.  

Signal Processing for Integrated Sensing and Communications

By  Dr. Kumar Vijay Mishra

Abstract： 

Students will use the oscilloscope to observe voltage waveforms. This event is free to attend and all the materials are provided.

Engineers traditionally use deterministic modeling in their tasks, but challenges for developing and optimizing products and processes inspire us to venture beyond deterministic to probabilistic or stochastic modeling.  In this continuation from the prior presentation, a case study applying predictive engineering for the optimization of 4 requirements for an integrated circuit (Integrated Alternator Regulator for automobiles) will be shared. Deterministic models were derived by using design of experiments (DOE) and response surface modeling (RSM) in concert with circuit simulations. These deterministic models were melded with probabilistic modeling using Monte Carlo Simulation and Variance Transmission. Yield Surface Modeling™ will be introduced and shared and applied for stochastic co-optimization of the four requirements of the design. Brief summaries and overviews of other applications of predictive engineering to integrated circuit design stochastic optimization will be shared.

Important: Please use your Zoom account (create one if you don't have) to register for the virtual event.

https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc-ygpzwqHd0I34ZDpWy2-9Sot_910anP

Join us for the Third International Conference on Applied Data Science (ICADS 2024) , organized by the IEEE Computer Society of Santa Clara Valley. This virtual event brings together global innovators in data science to share cutting-edge research and practical applications.

With keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and panel discussions covering topics related to GenAI and its application. ICADS 2024 offers a dynamic platform for innovation and collaboration. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts and advance the field of data science.

Quantum Gate Neural Networks, Dr Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, India

This talk is centered around the introduction to the implementation of neural networks in quantum computing frameworks. The talk starts with a brush-up on the operational principles of classical neural networks, followed by the TensorFlow Quantum Framework (TQF) - the basic building block of Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs). Then it delves into the details of Parameterized Quantum Circuits (PQCs). The Quantum Neural Network training model is also discussed with reference to TQF. Subsequently, it touches on the visualization of Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks (QCNNs). Finally, the advantages offered by QNNs over their classical counterparts are also highlighted.

Digital twin in Aerospace Supply chain, Amit Dubey

In this cutting-edge 1-hour workshop, we delve into the transformative potential of digital twin technology enhanced by machine learning in the aerospace supply chain. As the industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, this session explores how this powerful combination is reshaping supply chain management, offering unparalleled improvements in efficiency, predictive maintenance, and decision-making processes using data science.

Enabling Performance-Efficient GenAI at the Edge Through Quantization, Dwith Chenna

The widespread adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) applications has sparked a revolution in the development of innovative solutions, it is expected that inference will account for 90% of the costs associated with GenAI applications, compared to only 10% for training. This cost disparity, along with the environmental impact of inference and data privacy concerns, has underscored the need for optimization at the edge. Quantization has emerged as a crucial technique, offering significant performance gains in computation and memory usage. In this presentation, we will delve into modern quantization techniques that facilitate the deployment of GenAI applications, such as large language models (LLMs), at the Edge. We will explore popular methods including AWQ, SmoothQuant, and Block Quantization, examining their trade-offs and optimizations. Using popular open-source models like Llama, OPT and Mistral, along with Llama.cpp, a well-regarded C++ implementation, as case study, we will analyze the impact of quantization on model performance for achieving overall efficiency in GenAI deployments.

The Power and Perils of Generative AI: A Realistic Perspective, Professor San Murugesan

In just two years, Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies, revolutionizing industries, businesses, and personal interactions with its unprecedented capabilities in content creation, coding, and advisory services. This talk will explore GenAI's dual nature—its extraordinary potential and the significant risks it poses. We aim to provide participants with a balanced understanding of GenAI, empowering them to harness its power while effectively managing associated risks. We'll begin by highlighting applications for which GenAI is particularly well-suited and showcasing innovations reshaping sectors such as healthcare, education, business, research, and design. We will also address GenAI's limitations, including its reliance on vast data sets, its potential to generate biased or misleading information, and its ongoing technical challenges.

The discussion will then shift to broader concerns, including ethical dilemmas, security vulnerabilities, and GenAI's societal impact. We'll also examine legal and regulatory issues, focusing on evolving frameworks around responsible AI-generated content, copyright, and regulations to mitigate GenAI's risks. Understanding and addressing these issues is not just a necessity, but a responsibility that we, as technology professionals, must uphold. Finally, we will explore GenAI's impact on cybersecurity—both as a tool for enhancing defenses and as a potential vector for new threats. We’ll also discuss emerging GenAI trends and how businesses and professionals can prepare for the GenAI era

Accelerating Code Contribution with CodeBaseBuddy's Intelligent Semantic Search System, Raghavan Muthuregunathan

Navigating and contributing to new codebases is a daunting challenge, especially for newcomers to open-source projects. Unlock the power of efficient code contribution with CodeBaseBuddy, a tool that's helping how developers tackle unfamiliar repositories. In this talk, we'll dive into the innovative combination of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Codestral, and Ollama to create a privacy-preserving, locally deployable semantic code search solution. Discover how this system accelerates onboarding, reduces errors, and enhances community engagement in open-source projects. CodeBaseBuddy provides step-by-step guidance and specific pointers for modifying files, transforming the experience of working with complex codebases. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the field, you'll learn how this tool can streamline your coding process and boost productivity. Join us to explore the future of collaborative coding and see firsthand how CodeBaseBuddy is making intricate codebases more accessible than ever before.

Panel Discussion - AI and Social Media

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media has revolutionized the way businesses engage with their audience. By leveraging AI, companies can perform advanced audience analysis and optimize their content to maximize engagement. However, the same technology has also accelerated the spread of misinformation, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that weighs both the benefits and ethical risks.The panel will address critical questions around the benefits and impact of AI integration, the challenges of implementation, the opportunities for innovative applications, and the future trends shaping this rapidly evolving field. By bringing together experts from academia and industry, this discussion aims to shed light on strategic decision-making and policy development, offering valuable insights into the far-reaching implications of AI and social media convergence.

IEEE Orange County Section Executive Committee Monthly meeting - occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month.

All IEEE OC Committee/Chapter/Affinity/SIG Chair/Key Volunteers (or their proxy) are requested to attend. Other IEEE members are also welcome to attend. Please RVSP here to receive the meeting login information. Routine attendance is required to qualify for your chapter annual IEEE rebate.

To AVOID unauthorized attendance you MUST REGISTER for this event so that you can be sent the meeting link.

1 of 2 CBU Club fairs used to promote IEEE on campus. 

The 2024 WIRED Grid Resilience Symposium will take place September 12–13, 2024, at the University of Utah campus, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The symposium, organized by the U.S.-Canada Center on Climate-Resilient Western Interconnected Grid (NSF WIRED Global Center), brings together faculty and students from member universities of the NSF WIRED Global Centre and the industry, community, national laboratories and government collaborators and partners. Participants will discuss industry challenges and innovation, present the most recent research and development on grid resilience, and explore future research direction to further enhance the climate-resilience of the western interconnection.

The symposium features Power and Energy Career Expo to introduce career opportunities and connect students with potential employers through multiple engagement opportunities.

Dr Das Sharma, an Intel Senior Fellow and co-GM of Memory and I/O Technologies, Data Platform and Artificial Intelligence Group will give a seminar titled "On-Package Chiplet Innovations with Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe): Challenges and Opportunities". UH/Manoa Holmes Hall #244 from 7-8PM on Wednesday Sep 11th. 

Prof. Changzhi Li 
IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) Distinguished Microwave Lecturer
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, USA

Abstract:
By sensing various life activities with microwave signals, portable radar with state-of-the-art front-end and measurement algorithms has great potential to improve healthcare, security, and human-machine interface. This presentation will first provide an overview of the state-of-the-art smart radar sensors powered by advanced digital/RF beamforming, multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), inverse synthetic-aperture radar (ISAR) technique, and deep learning. A few examples based on interferometry, Doppler, frequency-shift keying (FSK), and frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) modes at 5.8 GHz, 24 GHz, and 120 GHz will be discussed. In addition, the use of nonlinear technologies will be reported, with a focus on in-band third-order intermodulation measurement for enhanced target identification and parameter extraction. Case studies at this exciting human-microwave frontier will be presented on physiological signal sensing, non-contact human-computer interface, driving behavior recognition, human tracking, and studies in clinical environments. Finally, this talk will conclude with future industrial and academic R&D outlooks for microwave short-range life activities sensing.  

Biography:
 Changzhi Li received a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL in 2009. He is a Professor at Texas Tech University. His research interest is microwave/millimeter-wave sensing for healthcare, security, and human-machine interface.
Dr. Li is an MTT-S Distinguished Microwave Lecturer. He was a recipient of the IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award, the IEEE Sensors Council Early Career Technical Achievement Award, the IEEE-HKN Outstanding Young Professional Award and the ASEE Frederick Emmons Terman Award. He is the General Chair of the 2024 IEEE Radio & Wireless Week (RWW), and an Associate Editor of the IEEE JOURNAL OF ELECTROMAGNETICS, RF AND MICROWAVES IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY. He served as the chair of the MTT-S Technical Committee “Biological Effect and Medical Applications of RF and Microwave” from 2018 to 2019, the TPC Chair of the 2022 IEEE RWW, a TPC Co-Chair of the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference (IMBioC) from 2018 to 2019, and the TPC Chair of the IEEE Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference from 2012 to 2013. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). 

IEEE Seattle Section Excom meeting with chapter and society chairs. 

IEEE Alaska Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday September 10, 2024 ⋅ 6pm – 8pm (Alaska Time - Anchorage)

Robert Posma is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting using the IEEE Alaska Section Account

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98832778456?pwd=WnhVWFpOOGQ0YkZEVnlqMlJjWG5lZz09

Meeting ID: 988 3277 8456
Passcode: 269832

CHEERS OCEANEERS! #5 AT A SCIENCE-THEMED BREWERY!

New date, new venue, no headliner yet.

Welcome to the 5th monthly meeting for the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), San Diego Chapter, which is hosting this meeting jointly along with TMA (The Maritime Alliance) and MTS (Marine Technology Society).

Please join us for networking and friendly conversation about everything oceanic, engineering, science, Blue Tech, and more.  No need to be an IEEE or OES member, or TMA, or MTS.  Everyone is invited. 

This month, we are moving to Tuesday, Sept 10th, and it will be at Quantum Brewing, a cool science-themed brewery founded by a biochemist.

September 10th, 2024, Tuesday

5:30pm-8:00pm

Quantum Brewing

5375 Kearny Villa Rd #116

San Diego, CA 92123

We have space reserved for our group. 

No ticket required, but please order something for yourself from the brewery.

Please grab a bite from a nearby restaurant, which is okay to bring into the brewery.

The food and drinks are not being funded by the hosts.  Please open your own tab.

Agenda:

5:30pm: Arrival and networking, order food/drinks for yourself.

6:30pm OES, TMA, and MTS announcements

6:35pm – 7:00pm “open mic” for any other attendees to present anything they like (ocean-related, of course).

Examples: employers presenting opportunities for employment, job seekers presenting a quick bio, internship program opportunities, promoting other events, seeking funding, “show and tell” of any cool technology you are working on, etc.

7:00pm to close: enjoy some drinks and chatting with fellow oceanic engineering enthusiasts.

RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.  In your response, please indicate whether you are member of OES, TMA, and/or MTS.

*Hybrid event but in-person attendance encouraged - opportunity to meet and greet the experts from Dispatch Tech which is a company that specializes in network security, IT services, and compliance with a long list of standards.

Cybersecurity Today is a rapidly evolving field that encompasses the technologies, practices, and processes designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. With the increasing reliance on digital systems across industries, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for organizations and individuals alike. We will be addressing some key trends and issues in cybersecurity today. The Rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) is one of the most transformative trends in technology today, impacting a wide range of industries and aspects of daily life. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation. We will review how AI is shaping the present and future, its benefits and pitfalls.

Prof Andrew McStay (Bangor University, UK) will present “Automating Empathy in Human-AI Partnerships: Issues, Ethics and Governance” at 6pm (UTC+1) / 1pm EDT on 10 September ’24. Click here to convert to your local time.

IEEE UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter and SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT are cooperating with a number of IEEE OUs including: North Jersey Section SSIT Chapter; Northern Virginia/Baltimore/Washington SSIT Chapter; Bahrain Section SSIT Chapter; Vancouver Section Jt. Chapter,TEM14/PC26/E25/SIT30; New Jersey Coast Section SIGHT; New Jersey Coast Section Jt. IM/Computer Society Chapter; Southeastern Michigan Section Computer Chapter; North Jersey Section: TEMS Chapter, Computer Chapter,  Jt APS/MTT Chapter, WIE AG and SIGHT; UK and Ireland Computer Society Chapter; Columbia Section,  Columbia Section Life Member Affinity Group; Long Island SSIT Chapter and Systems Council Chapter, Phoenix Computer Society Chapter, Maine Section Joint ComSoc/Computer Society Chapter and Chicago Section Computer Society Chapter to organise this SSIT Lecture as a joint Webinar on 10 September ’24.

Registration

IEEE and SSIT Members as well as non-IEEE Members are invited to Register and participate.

IEEE Members should include their IEEE Membership Number when registering.

Access to online Meeting

Registered participants will be provided with the link prior to the event.

Guest Lecture Focus

This lecture considers General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) products marketed as ‘empathic partners’, ‘personal AI’, ‘co-pilots’, ‘assistants’, and related phrasing for ‘human-AI partnering’. Open AI, Inflection, Google, Microsoft, and others, all promise empathic capacities. Current and nascent domains of use include work, therapy, education, life coaching, legal problems, fitness, and entertainment. The lecture focuses on the risks and opportunities of empathic human-AI partnering, what new governance (if any) is required, and the role that soft law standards may play in leading in supporting hard law.

To explore empathic human-AI partnering, the lecture will initially provide historical context to these technologies, case examples, and a sense of current governance for technologies used to empathise. With this understanding in place, the lecture will progress to consider need to contrast upstream and downstream understandings of GPAI, complexities of this separation for governance, balancing of short and long-term risks, social and ethical questions unique to empathic human-AI partnering, issues of global cultural variation regarding empathic human-AI partnering, balancing of interests of ethical diversity and unity in creation of soft law and standards, and lessons that can be learned from existing and nascent P7000 standards.

Monthly Young Professionals Executive Committee meeting

Join the IEEE Region 3 Senior Member Roundup Planning Meeting to strategize future improvements based on the April 2024 roundup event. This meeting aims to enhance the planning and execution of subsequent roundups by evaluating participant feedback and operational insights. Engage with the planning team to share your experiences, provide feedback, and contribute to shaping the next Senior Member Roundup.

Eligibility requires being an IEEE member in good standing with at least 10 years of professional or academic achievements. For more information on the senior membership criteria, please visit the IEEE senior membership page: https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/.

*THIS MEETING IS FOR SENIOR MEMBERS ONLY WHO ARE SUPPORTING RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES ON 9/14/2024*

Sail to Alaska with IEEE-USA!

IEEE-USA's cruising saga continues in 2024 to the magnificent, wild Alaskan frontier. Building off of the success of IEEE-USA’s 50th Anniversary Cruise, IEEE-USA will be hosting a 7-night Alaska Cruise 9-16 September 2024. We’ll be cruising in style aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas from Seattle to stops in Sitka, Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria, BC, before concluding our cruise back in Seattle.

Please remember that to participate in the IEEE-USA Alaska Cruise activities, you must book through the IEEE-USA Alaska Cruise site.

Details: cruise.ieeeusa.org