Name: Black Hills – Executive Committee Meeting (2026 Feb) via Zoom
Start: 2026-02-10T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-10T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533715

January 2026
Tour of Robotically Enhanced Antenna Laboratory for Metrology (REALM)
January 28 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm MST

325 Broadway, Boulder,, Colorado, United States, 80305
Event" target="_blank" title="equipment.]Event">equipment.]Event overviewJoin NIST researchers for an in-person tour of the CROMMA system, a pioneering robotic millimeter-wave antenna facility designed for high-precision measurements up to approximately 500 <a href="http://GHz.Learn" target="_blank" title="GHz.Learn">GHz.Learn how REALM uses multiple six-axis industrial robot arms and advanced positioning systems to perform state-of-the-art free-space antenna and electromagnetic <a href="http://measurements.What" target="_blank" title="measurements.What">measurements.What you’ll seeThe Configurable Robotic MilliMeter-wave Antenna (CROMMA), a laser-guided hybrid robotic system tailored for millimeter-wave antennas operating roughly from 50 GHz to 500 <a href="http://GHz.A" target="_blank" title="GHz.A">GHz.A look at the broader REALM facility, including how robotic platforms enable dynamic measurements, flexible scan geometries, and high-speed characterization for 5G, 6G, and advanced remote sensing <a href="http://systems.Who" target="_blank" title="systems.Who">systems.Who should attendGraduate students, researchers, and professionals working in RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, or wireless <a href="http://communications.Engineers" target="_blank" title="communications.Engineers">communications.Engineers and technologists interested in metrology, 5G/6G, remote sensing, and robotic measurement systems who want to see cutting-edge national metrology infrastructure in <a href="http://action.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visitor" target="_blank" title="action.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visitor">action.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visitor parking for an antenna calibration tour at NIST Boulder follows the general NIST Boulder visitor parking rules, since the REALM antenna facility is inside the secure <a href="http://campus.Where" target="_blank" title="campus.Where">campus.Where to enter and parkEnter the NIST Boulder site at the main gate at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, during normal visitor hours (typically 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).After the security checkpoint, visitors who drive onto the site are directed to park near the Visitors Center and then proceed to their approved destination on <a href="http://campus.325" target="_blank" title="campus.325">campus.325 Broadway, Boulder,, Colorado, United States, 80305
Tour of Robotically Enhanced Antenna Laboratory for Metrology (REALM)
January 28 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm MST

325 Broadway, Boulder,, Colorado, United States, 80305
Event overview Join NIST researchers for an in-person tour of the CROMMA system, a pioneering robotic millimeter-wave antenna facility designed for high-precision measurements up to approximately 500 GHz. Learn how REALM uses multiple six-axis industrial robot arms and advanced positioning systems to perform state-of-the-art free-space antenna and electromagnetic measurements. What you’ll see The Configurable Robotic MilliMeter-wave Antenna (CROMMA), a laser-guided hybrid robotic system tailored for millimeter-wave antennas operating roughly from 50 GHz to 500 GHz. A look at the broader REALM facility, including how robotic platforms enable dynamic measurements, flexible scan geometries, and high-speed characterization for 5G, 6G, and advanced remote sensing systems. Who should attend Graduate students, researchers, and professionals working in RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, or wireless communications. Engineers and technologists interested in metrology, 5G/6G, remote sensing, and robotic measurement systems who want to see cutting-edge national metrology infrastructure in action. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visitor parking for an antenna calibration tour at NIST Boulder follows the general NIST Boulder visitor parking rules, since the REALM antenna facility is inside the secure campus. Where to enter and park Enter the NIST Boulder site at the main gate at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, during normal visitor hours (typically 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). After the security checkpoint, visitors who drive onto the site are directed to park near the Visitors Center and then proceed to their approved destination on campus. 325 Broadway, Boulder,, Colorado, United States, 80305
February 2026
R5 Conference Volunteer Kick-Off
February 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm MST

Room: Flagstaff, 1295 University Avenue, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
You’re invited to a chill R5 Conference Volunteer Kick-Off hangout to meet the crew, talk about volunteering, and plug into the 2026 IEEE GreenTech + Region 5 Congress scene in <a href="http://Boulder.What we’ll do-Meet the organizing team and other volunteers, no pressure, just hanging out and chatting. Break down what “supporting the 2026 (https://ieeegreentech.org)and (https://r5conferences.org)” actually looks like, from building the robot challenge course to helping people find their <a href="http://way.-Walk" target="_blank" title="way.-Walk">way.-Walk through the March conference timeline and how volunteers plug into each <a href="http://part.-Talk" target="_blank" title="part.-Talk">part.-Talk about different roles so you can find something that fits your skills, schedule, and <a href="http://vibe.Discord" target="_blank" title="vibe.Discord">vibe.Discord info-Server: “Volunteers for 2026 IEEE GreenTech and R5 Congress”-Join link: (<a href="https://discord.gg/fe5pmbVq)-Use" target="_blank" title="https://discord.gg/fe5pmbVq)-Use">https://discord.gg/fe5pmbVq)-Use it to: Get updates, ask quick questions, coordinate shifts, and stay synced whether you’re in Boulder or <a href="http://remote.How" target="_blank" title="remote.How">remote.How to join-In person: Show up at 2:00 pm at the hotel that will host the conference in March, hang out, ask questions, and meet people face to <a href="http://face.-Online:" target="_blank" title="face.-Online:">face.-Online: Join the Discord server ahead of time, then hop into the event voice/text channel at 2:00 pm and be part of everything <a href="http://virtually.Why" target="_blank" title="virtually.Why">virtually.Why volunteer-Be part of the team running the 2026 IEEE GreenTech and Region 5 Congress in Boulder, March 27–29, 2026.-Get real event experience (robotics, logistics, admissions, attendee support), grow your IEEE network, and make the conference better for <a href="http://everyone.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="everyone.Agenda:">everyone.Agenda: Event details-Date: Monday, January 26, 2026-Time: 2:00 pm (casual hangout + volunteer info session)-Format: Hybrid – come in person to the Limelight hotel or jump in on Discord-Who it’s for: Students and young professionals interested in helping run the 2026 IEEE GreenTech and R5 CongressRoom: Flagstaff, 1295 University Avenue, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
R5 Conference Volunteer Kick-Off
February 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm MST

Room: Flagstaff, 1295 University Avenue, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
You’re invited to a chill R5 Conference Volunteer Kick-Off hangout to meet the crew, talk about volunteering, and plug into the 2026 IEEE GreenTech + Region 5 Congress scene in Boulder. What we’ll do - Meet the organizing team and other volunteers, no pressure, just hanging out and chatting. Break down what “supporting the 2026 (https://ieeegreentech.org)and (https://r5conferences.org)” actually looks like, from building the robot challenge course to helping people find their way. - Walk through the March conference timeline and how volunteers plug into each part. - Talk about different roles so you can find something that fits your skills, schedule, and vibe. Discord info - Server: “Volunteers for 2026 IEEE GreenTech and R5 Congress” - Join link: (https://discord.gg/fe5pmbVq) - Use it to: Get updates, ask quick questions, coordinate shifts, and stay synced whether you’re in Boulder or remote. How to join - In person: Show up at 2:00 pm at the hotel that will host the conference in March, hang out, ask questions, and meet people face to face. - Online: Join the Discord server ahead of time, then hop into the event voice/text channel at 2:00 pm and be part of everything virtually. Why volunteer - Be part of the team running the 2026 IEEE GreenTech and Region 5 Congress in Boulder, March 27–29, 2026. - Get real event experience (robotics, logistics, admissions, attendee support), grow your IEEE network, and make the conference better for everyone. Agenda: Event details - Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 - Time: 2:00 pm (casual hangout + volunteer info session) - Format: Hybrid – come in person to the Limelight hotel or jump in on Discord - Who it’s for: Students and young professionals interested in helping run the 2026 IEEE GreenTech and R5 Congress Room: Flagstaff, 1295 University Avenue, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
Black Hills – Executive Committee Meeting (2026 Feb) via Zoom
February 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MST

Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533715
Meeting for general administration and operation of the Black Hills <a href="http://Subsection.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="Subsection.Virtual:">Subsection.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533715

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