We are excited to introduce the Orange County Computer Society(OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies (GET) Series—a monthly event dedicated to exploring the latest innovations, trends, and breakthroughs in computer science and technology. Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Science Chapter, this series aims to bring together professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts for insightful discussions and engaging presentations on a wide range of cutting-edge topics.

Each month, we will feature expert speakers from academia, industry, and beyond, sharing their knowledge and experiences on everything from AI and machine learning to cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve, connect with like-minded individuals, or deepen your understanding of the ever-evolving tech landscape, the OCCS GET Series is the perfect place to be!

Are you passionate about a tech topic and interested in sharing your expertise? We are always looking for dynamic speakers to feature in our upcoming events! If you're interested in giving a talk, please don't hesitate to contact us at swapnali.karvekar@ieee.org—we’d love to hear from you!

Join us on this exciting journey to discover, learn, and collaborate in the world of computer science and technology. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

In-Person Location - Rusty’s Pizza ­­ 5934 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117

or Optional Virtual Webex Attendance   

6:00 PM – Complimentary Pizza, Salad, Beverage­

6:25 PM – Central Coast Status

6:30 PM – Dan Bezzant Presents

Please join us on January 22nd when Dan Bezzant, EE Section Manager at RTX (Raytheon}, will give a talk on  the importance of grounding technical problem analysis in sound logic and evidence to avoid common pitfalls and achieve effective solutions. Guests are welcome. Please Register Now below. Note Attendance Type: In-Person or Virtual. Best regards, Ruth Franklin IEEE Central Coast Chair

Topic – Open-Source Development and AI Retail-Suites Project - https://github.com/intel-retail

Zoom is open to everybody. ASU students can register for in-person workshop.

Only ASU students can compete for the Coding Hackathon.

Topics led by ASU Software Development Club (SODA) – 1 – 4 – 2hrs

Dinner – 45 min

Topics led by Intel – 6 – 9 – 2.25 hrs

What: Our IEEE Boise Section and IEEE Boise Power & Energy Chapter are proud to be platinum sponsors of the Idaho Regional Future City Competition this year. IEEE Boise Section and IEEE Power & Energy Society are sponsoring the Platinum level (0) special award for the best design of a city. Our sponsorship supports 6th-8th grade students to bring their creative solutions to life as they imagine, design, and build cities of the future. Visit http://futurecity.org to learn more about the program.

The Future City™Competition, in its 32nd year nationally and 21st year in Idaho, is a free educational program for sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students run entirely by volunteers throughout the state.

How: We will have a team of IEEE judges for the competition. If you would like to help judge, please sign up before 01/17 at 5 pm) The time commitment is about four to five hours. Judges will have the opportunity to interact with the teams individually, observe their models, and ask questions from the students.

When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Jordan Ballroom of the Student Union Building at Boise State University. Special awards judging will be in person from approximately 8 am to noon, with awards presented throughout the afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm (Optional to attend).

Morning Coffee and Lunch will be provided. BSU will provide complimentary parking vouchers to all volunteers.

YP leadership meeting to discuss event planning for future Caffeinate and Connect (C & C) meetings.

Cognitive warfare involves the weaponization of public opinion to influence policy and destabilize institutions, with emotional
manipulation playing a key role. Virtual Reality Environments (VREs), such as Meta’s Metaverse, present new opportunities for such
manipulation due to their immersive features like presence and embodiment, which intensify emotional engagement. These environments enable the exploitation of emotions for influence, as demonstrated in psychological therapies and experiments where VREs elicited powerful emotional responses, including fear and self-transcendence.

Adversaries can use VREs to manipulate public sentiment, foster violence, or distort perceptions, making users vulnerable to deceptive narratives. The integration of advanced biometric tracking within VREs enhances this threat, allowing real-time profiling and emotional exploitation on an unprecedented scale. To counter these risks, it is critical to develop defensive strategies, including cataloging manipulation techniques, advancing detection capabilities, and creating specialized organizational structures to support a strong cognitive defense. While VREs offer potential benefits, proactive measures are essential to mitigate their misuse for harmful cognitive
attacks.

This is a hybrid event hosted by IEEE Buenaventura and Coastal LA COMSOC Chapters. This talk by distinguished lecturer, Prof. Christopher Brinton will address an application of AI/ML in wireless networks.

Fog learning is an emerging paradigm for optimizing the orchestration of artificial intelligence services over contemporary network systems. Different from existing distributed techniques such as federated learning, fog learning emphasizes intrinsically in its design the unique node, network, and data properties encountered in today’s fog networks that span computing elements from the edge to the cloud. An important thread of research in fog learning has been on understanding the role that local topologies formed on an ad-hoc basis among proximal groups of heterogeneous computing elements can play in elevating the achievable tradeoff between intelligence quality and resource efficiency. 

Peter Teahen will be our presenter.  The scope of a mass fatalities response extends well beyond the return of remains to surviving family members. Addressing the complex needs of such an incident includes several critical tasks: protecting potential crime scenes; managing resources and personnel effectively; conducting comprehensive searches and recovering remains; understanding relevant legal and regulatory issues; identifying and returning remains accurately; and ensuring that the families of the deceased are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect for their cultural and religious beliefs. It is essential that responders are equipped with the necessary tools to fulfill their duties and are prepared to manage the substantial physical and emotional stress they will encounter during the response.

with Susannah Green Tringe, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 28, 2025; 6:00-7:00 pm PST, 9-10 pm EST

Abstract:

Plants roots and the soil they grow in are heavily colonized with microbes that play critical roles in nutrient cycling and transport as well as influencing plant growth and health. Molecular methods including DNA sequencing have begun to elucidate the forces governing the assembly and maintenance of plant and soil microbial communities, offering the opportunity for these microbial communities to be nurtured and manipulated to promote plant growth and health as well as soil health and ecosystem functions.

We have combined omics methods, biogeochemical assays, and gas flux measurements to investigate the factors influencing greenhouse gas emissions from natural and managed wetland systems. By integrating these datasets we find that gas fluxes represent a complex interplay of biological, chemical, and physical factors that vary across habitats. Our results suggest considerable heterogeneity in fluxes even in physically proximate locations that have implications for the success of wetland preservation and restoration as a carbon storage strategy, particularly in the context of sea level rise.

In agricultural systems, we find that different plant compartments (e.g. rhizosphere and root endosphere) harbor unique and dynamic microbial communities heavily influenced by the soil, surrounding environment and host genotype.  Abiotic stress, such as drought and low nitrogen, can alter both the composition of these communities and their interactions with each other and the plant. Our sequence-based characterizations of plant-associated communities, leveraging a variety of bioinformatic tools, have identified key populations that structure the community and respond dynamically to environmental changes, representing potential targets for improvement of plant resilience.

Cold electronics is a key technology in many areas of science and technology including space exploration programs and particle physics. The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) uses liquid Argon at ~ 87 K as a target material for neutrinos and its sensors will consist of about 24,000 custom-designed ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) which are required to be immersed in liquid argon for 20-30 years. Various inspection technologies, including both x-ray and ultrasound are being considered to ensure chip QA/QC. One activity is the design, use and data analysis for a novel low-cost cryogenic acoustic microscope (CryoSAM) which has been developed and used to evaluate reliability issues of ASICs. Cryogenic acoustic microscopy in itself is not new: a GHz frequency unit was reported by a Stanford University group in the 1980’s. This talk will report on the development of a CryoSAM operate to frequencies of about 50 MHz and demonstrate its potential for reducing the risk of sensor failure during DUNE operation.

Join us for a session on RF Communications. Find out the advancement in this technology 6G.

What is 6G? Find out the new technology available in this field. 

This webinar will examine the development and operations of retail markets from the perspectives of existing and developing competition at the customer level.  This presentations covers the Israeli electricity market with questions on the markets and a discussion of themes that emerge.  

This presentation will provide a comprehensive exploration of the operational challenges and solutions for data centers in both grid-connected and islanded modes. Key focus areas include:

Role of UPS Systems: Understanding their critical function in ensuring uninterrupted operation and seamless transitions between operational states.
Data Center Tiers: Examining the classification of data centers and their implications for reliability and resilience.
Challenges in Network Reliability, Stability, and Power Quality: Addressing key obstacles to stable operation and mitigation strategies.
Advanced Solutions for Power Quality and Stability

STATCOM Integration: Analyzing the role of Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) in enhancing power quality by mitigating voltage instability, flicker, and harmonics.
Grid-Forming Energy Storage: Exploring cutting-edge technology that enables energy storage systems to provide inertia, regulate voltage and frequency, and support grid stability, particularly during islanded operation.
This presentation aims to highlight both existing and emerging technologies that enable data centers to achieve unparalleled reliability and resilience in today’s dynamic power systems.

About the Speaker:

With over 14 years of extensive experience in power system studies, Sam Maleki has dedicated his career to advancing the integration of inverter-based resources (IBR) into electrical grids worldwide. His expertise spans critical areas such as power system stability, reliability, power quality, control, and grid interconnection, ensuring modern power systems remain robust and resilient amid evolving challenges.
He also possesses extensive experience in modeling and analysis of data centers and other large loads, focusing on their impact on system performance, including stability and reliability concerns.
Throughout his career, Sam has made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering, authoring over 20 publications in prominent conferences and journals. These works delve into the complexities of power system dynamics, presenting innovative insights and solutions that have been widely recognized by professionals and researchers. His dedication to knowledge sharing is evident in his role at Electromentors, where he provides specialized training in power system studies and empowers the next generation of engineers with cutting-edge expertise.

Joining in Person at UCI-Applied Innovation Center:

For those people who will joining the event in-person from UCI Applied Innovation Center, please proceed to the conference room on level 2. Parking is free around the Innovation Center. 

To join over Zoom:

Topic: PES/PELS Hybrid Lecture
Time: Jan 30, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://tae.zoom.us/j/82642660977?pwd=TaVr5S2dCSUkTQ8BYqPX2w4jGU42KU.1

Meeting ID: 826 4266 0977
Passcode: 979956

Fog learning is an emerging paradigm for optimizing the orchestration of artificial intelligence services over contemporary network systems. Different from existing distributed techniques such as federated learning, fog learning emphasizes intrinsically in its design the unique node, network, and data properties encountered in today’s fog networks that span computing elements from the edge to the cloud. An important thread of research in fog learning has been on understanding the role that local topologies formed on an ad-hoc basis among proximal groups of heterogeneous computing elements can play in elevating the achievable tradeoff between intelligence quality and resource efficiency. In this talk, I will discuss recent results on the analysis of fog learning processes which give insights into the impact that these topologies, along with other properties such as model characteristics and fog decision parameters, have on global training performance. Additionally, I will discuss the development of adaptive control methodologies that leverage such relationships for jointly optimizing relevant fog learning metrics.

Bio

Christopher G. Brinton is the Elmore Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Purdue University.

His research interest is at the intersection of networking, communications, and machine learning, specifically in fog/edge network intelligence, distributed machine learning, and AI/ML-inspired wireless network optimization. Dr. Brinton is a recipient of five of the US top early career awards, from the National Science Foundation (CAREER), Office of Naval Research (YIP), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (YFA and Director’s Fellowship), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (YIP), the IEEE Communication Society William Bennett Prize Best Paper Award, the Intel Rising Star Faculty Award, the Qualcomm Faculty Award, and roughly M in sponsored research projects as a PI or co-PI. He has also been awarded Purdue College of Engineering Faculty Excellence Awards in Early Career Research, Early Career Teaching, and Online Learning. He currently serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, and previously was an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications.

Prior to joining Purdue, Dr. Brinton was the Associate Director of the EDGE Lab and a Lecturer of Electrical Engineering at Princeton University.

He also co-founded Zoomi Inc., a big data startup company that holds US Patents in machine learning for education. His book The Power of Networks: 6 Principles That Connect our Lives and associated Massive Open Online Courses

Technical talk as part of IEEE Signal Processing Society Seattle chapter. 

Join us for a session on Grounding and Bonding for manufacturing equipment lines NFPA 79 Section 8.2. What codes and standards need to be followed? How to prevent $$ equipment loss, shock and death to personnel. What is inductive charge from nearby lightning strikes? How to tie system ground to lightning protection down conductors (per NFPA 780)? What are some of the common mistakes made during a grounding installation? Find out this and more at our session today! 

Join the IEEE in bringing STEM Snap Circuits to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada! We will cover our Snap Circuits FM Radio lab kits during these courses. This event will be held every Tuesday from 4:30-5:30PM.

In this engaging and informative presentation, Peter Weissman, a partner at a national law firm, will delve into the critical strategies for safeguarding your intellectual property. Peter will share real-world examples and practical advice, drawing from his extensive experience working with startups and Fortune 500 companies. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a business leader, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex IP landscape and unlock the full potential of your creations.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding IP Fundamentals: Learn the basics of patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, trade secrets and licensing.
• Strategic IP Management: Discover strategies for effectively managing and protecting your intellectual property.
• Insights for Startups: Gain practical advice on navigating IP issues specific to startups.
• Guidance for Large Companies: Explore best practices for maintaining and leveraging IP portfolios in established businesses.
• Expert Perspective: Benefit from the speaker’s dual experience as a patent attorney and former USPTO patent examiner.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and safeguard your innovations. Register now to secure your spot!

Monthly ExCom meeting. All Section members welcome.

Dinner will be provided for per person. Please give cash to Matt on the day of.

When it comes to energy, Microsoft is a customer, collaborator, and innovator. Joseff Kolman, a Program Manager of Energy Markets at Microsoft, will deliver a Data Center 101 presentation detailing the operational characteristics of Microsoft and other data center operators as customers and collaborators of electric utilities.

Dr Rui Li of will take a deep dive into the Multimodal Interaction and Affective Computing Lab (MIAC Lab) at Montclair State with a focus on Multimodal Human-Machine Interaction. This exciting work involves multimodal information processing, immersive interaction, intelligent systems for vehicles and robots. Her passion is for the interdisciplinary study of human emotion, behavior, and cognition to bring about excellent human-machine interaction and intelligent machines. 

CHEERS OCEANEERS! FEB 2025 - MTS - MARINE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY - LEVERETT BEZANSON

Our February event presenter will be our friend and colleague, Leverett Bezanson, Chair of one of our co-hosting organizations, MTS, the Marine Technology Society.  Please see the attached flyer giving details of MTS, especially their summer internship program.

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Welcome to the Feb 2025 monthly event 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 the main presentation from MTS and also plenty of time 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 will be at Quantum Brewing again, a cool science-themed brewery founded by a biochemist.

Feb 12th, 2025, Wednesday

5:30pm-8:00pm

Quantum Brewing

5375 Kearny Villa Rd #116

San Diego, CA 92123

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 per the owner.

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.

6:15pm: OES and other hosting group announcements.

6:20pm: MTS Presentation

6:40pm (approximately): “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.

Feb ExCom

Dr Chin is currently a Research Scientist at Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System. He is working on research in mobile social networking, IoT, responsible AI, human-centered AI, and data science.

His research interests are in data science, machine learning, IoT, big data, social networking, HCI, ubiquitous computing, web and AI.

Future Vision for Heterogeneous Integration from Global Perspectives, 3 days, keynote talks, working groups ...

 [details in AGENDA box below]

Registration is 0 (5 for IEEE members). PayPal is the credit card payments processor; please do not use your Paypal account during the payment process here.

When you get to the Visitor Parking area, staff will guide you to available section, and to the South Tower to check in and get your badge.

Transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This presentation chronicles my journey from earning a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology to co-founding Falcomm, Inc., a venture-backed fabless semiconductor startup specializing in ultra-efficient power amplifiers for 5G and beyond. Drawing on experiences from academic research in zero-power RF/mm-wave signal processing and novel power amplifier designs, I discuss how the foundational skills and insights gained in academia shaped my approach to solving real-world problems.
The presentation highlights the pivotal moments in this transition, including identifying a market need, securing venture capital funding, navigating team dynamics, and establishing partnerships with industry leaders like GlobalFoundries. I also share lessons learned about bridging the gap between theoretical innovation and practical implementation, as well as the mindset shifts required to thrive as both a researcher and a CEO.
This talk aims to inspire academics and aspiring entrepreneurs to recognize the transferable skills inherent in their work, embrace calculated risks, and leverage their expertise to make a meaningful impact in industry. It also emphasizes the importance of persistence, adaptability,
and collaboration in the pursuit of building a startup from the ground up.

Elizabeth Alves STEM Affiliate Leader at Learning Disabilities Association of America

Elizabeth Alves will share her preparation for her mission and a deep dive of her endeavors, projects, programs, accomplishments and inspired goals as a passionate Humanitarian with over 20 years of experience in education, specializing in integrating STEM concepts for students of all abilities. Her expertise spans general and special education, with a focus on supporting neuro-diverse learners and the under resourced.

This is a hybrid in-person and online event. Pre-registration is required for either.

This talk is co-hosted by the IEEE Silicon Valley Tech History Committee (SVTHC)

In this talk, which draws on her new book Analog Superpowers: How Twentieth-Century Technology Theft Built the National Security State, Katherine C. Epstein will explore a little-known but important chapter in the history of analog computing, and its surprising connections with today’s world of digital devices and great-power competition.

In the decade before World War I, two British civilians named Arthur Pollen and Harold Isherwood invented an artificially intelligent analog computer for aiming the big guns of battleships. Rather than pay for their invention, however, first the British navy and then the US navy pirated it. When the inventors sued for patent infringement, both governments invoked legal privileges to withhold evidence on the grounds of national-security secrecy. The US lawsuits became entangled with high-level Anglo-American diplomacy during World War II and with the Manhattan Project. The talk will thus speak to several major—and timely—issues: the intersection of computer technology and geopolitical rivalry, the impact of patent laws on defense innovation, and the scope of government secrecy.

Want to know more about MOVE disaster relief effort? The IEEE MOVE Townhall will provide a review of 2024 activities for all MOVE teams and then an overview of MOVE Plans for 2025 and beyond.