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Tracking Tornados with Seismic Sensors
717 S Houston Ave Suite 500, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74127IEEE Tulsa Section would like to invite its members and friends to join the Geophysical Society of Tulsa for a presentation on Tracking Tornados with Seismic Sensors, which will be presented by Dr. Phil Bording. The presentation will be on March 12th at 11:30 AM CST at Baxter's Interurban Grill located at 717 S Houston Ave Suite 500, Tulsa, OK 74127. Parking is available on the Southside of the building. Dr. Phil Bording received a BS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Missouri, an MS in Computer Science from the University of Alabama, and a PhD from the University of Tulsa with the thesis "Wave Equation Difference Engine." He worked with Amoco Chemicals and Amoco Production Company from 1970-1987 and with Minnesota Supercomputing Center Inc. from 1987-1994. During 1994-1995, he was a postdoctoral fellow with the Memorial University Seismic Imaging Consortium. Bording was a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Geophysics at the University of Texas at Austin for two years and has worked for Nichols Research Corporation, IBM, PGS, and CSC. He held the Husky Energy Chair in Oil and Gas Research at Memorial University for five years, and then he moved to Alabama A&M as Chair of Computer Science. In 2010, he retired and now works as a consultant in computational sciences and geophysics. His professional affiliations include SEG, CSEG, IEEE, ACM, AGU, and SIAM. He has taught numerous short courses for the SEG and CSEG. Speaker(s): , Phil Bording 717 S Houston Ave Suite 500, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74127
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IEEE Lafayette Section : Leveraging IEEE for Career Acceleration
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/541607Join us for an exciting event organized by IEEE Lafayette Section on: “Leveraging IEEE for Career Acceleration” In this inspiring session, Dr. Manisha Guduri and Ashok Polavarapu will share insights on how to strategically use IEEE membership to accelerate your career, stay ahead of emerging technical trends, develop leadership skills through volunteering, and maximize the vast professional resources IEEE offers. This talk is ideal for students, young professionals, and researchers looking to expand their impact, network, and global opportunities through IEEE. Stay tuned - don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow! Speaker(s): Dr. Manisha Guduri, Ashok Polavarapu Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/541607
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46th Annual IEEE Chili Cook-Off
Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston Engineering Building 1, 4226 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, Texas, United States, 77204Get ready for the 46th Annual Chili Cook-Off, UH Engineering’s hottest tradition! Join hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and company reps for the most anticipated social event of the year. Enjoy a night packed with free food, lively entertainment, and unforgettable memories. Agenda: 2:00 PM – 3:59 PM Organization/Company check-in and setup 4:00 PM – 4:59 PM Official start of the event, Introductions & Recognitions, T-shirt giveaways 5:00 PM – 5:59 PM Faculty Olympics 6:00 PM – 8:59 PM Chili Tasting & Judging 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Official End of Event & Clean Up Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston Engineering Building 1, 4226 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, Texas, United States, 77204
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Baton Rouge March 2026 Section Meeting
LaContea Italiano Ristorante, 7970 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70809Baton Rouge IEEE Section Monthly Meeting Presentation topic is “Cybersecurity for Increasingly Digital Industrial Ecosystems" Co-sponsored by: IAS, ISA, WIE Speaker(s): Bryan Long Agenda: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Social 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presentation LaContea Italiano Ristorante, 7970 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70809
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Game Night!
Laffere Hall Auditorium E1419 Columbia, MO, United StatesCome join us for a social game night and hang out. Food will be provided! Laffere Hall Auditorium E1419, Columbia , Missouri, United States
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Volunteers Appreciation Dinner
2103 N Central Expy, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080An appreciation dinner to thank all the volunteers who contributed their time and efforts for making "Kids make STEM with Heart" event a success. Also, providing an opportunity for networking with the leaders of IEEE and helping the core team of IEEE Dallas PES/IAS/PELS Joint Chapter plan for future events, depending on what is the expectations of the students and the chairs of UT Dallas, UT Arlington, and UNT student branch chairs. List of attendees: Core Team - Dheeraj Jain - Chair IEEE Dallas IAS/PES/PELS Joint Chapter Mercy Chelangat - Secretary IEEE Dallas IAS/PES/PELS Joint Chapter Nicholas Esponda - Outreach Coordinator for IEEE Dallas Section SYP, Chairman of the Eta Kappa Nu Lambda Zeta Alumini Board Fernando Villa - Event Coordinator for IEEE Dallas Section SYP, Advisor for PES at UT Arlington Grady Payne - Chair of IEEE Student Branch at UT Arlington Rushil Sivaiah - Chair of IEEE Student Branch at UT Dallas Helping Team - Eduardo (Eddie) Salcedo - Chair of IEEE Student Branch at UNT Paris Afsari - Chair of IEEE Dallas Section Women in Engineering Affinity group Jia Li - Ph.D. Candidate at UT Dallas Hazem Younis - Ph.D. Candidate at UT Dallas Dr. Anu Asokan - Founder @ Stem A Chip Mentors - Carlos Veloz - UT Arlington Enrique Gutierrez - UNT Hazen Younis - UN Dallas Caleb Friesen - UNT Sean Hash - UNT Yusra Zainab - UT Dallas Varsha Shashishekar - UT Dallas Alan Proenza - UNT Landon Canizales - UT Arlington Soham Samantaray - UT Dallas Spencer Neill - SMU Tomy Huynh - Treasurer at IEEE Student Branch at UT Arlington David Osagiede - UT Dallas Arham Dodal - UT Dallas Navaneet Rao - UT Dallas Gaurav Prabhakar - IEEE Members Mahendra Vasagam - IEEE Members 2103 N Central Expy, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
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History of Instrument Flight
Room: Mission Room, Alamo Cafe on 281, 14250 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78232IEEE Lone Star Section EMBS Chapter and the Life Members Affinity Group will host Bill Ercoline for a presentation on the History of Instrumented Flight.. Seating goes to those who register via this vtools event in the order received; plan ahead to REGISTER. At the door, there is a $20.00 fee for Members, $30.00 for Guests and $5.00 for Students. We accept Cash or Check, no credit cards. Exact amounts preferable. Remainder of the tab will be picked up by the EMB. Speaker(s): Dr. Bill Ercoline, Agenda: 11:30 AM: Business meeting and lunch 12:00-12:50 PM: Presentation by Speaker 1:00 PM: Meeting adjourned Room: Mission Room, Alamo Cafe on 281, 14250 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78232
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IEEE In-Person Tour: Amazon Fulfillment Center (FTW6), Grapevine, TX
Bldg: Amazon FTW6, 2601 W Bethel Rd, Coppell, Texas, United States, 75019Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Amazon’s FTW6 Robotics-Enabled Fulfillment Center in Grapevine, Texas. This state-of-the-art facility showcases Amazon’s integration of advanced robotics and human teamwork to process millions of items each week across the South. Located near DFW International Airport, FTW6 serves as a major regional fulfillment hub for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. As part of Amazon’s robotics-driven warehouse network, it highlights how automation, logistics software, and human skill combine to increase accuracy, speed, and efficiency across Amazon’s massive e-commerce pipeline. This guided tour offers a rare opportunity to explore multi-level warehouse floors, watch Amazon Robotics in action, and learn how modern fulfillment centers operate at scale. Speaker(s): Amazon Tour, Agenda: IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING This special in-person tour is strictly limited to 25 attendees and currently open to only IEEE members. Advance registration and identification is required, and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Only register if you are certain you can arrive on-site no later than 12:45 PM on the day of the tour. The tour begins promptly and late arrivals will not be permitted into the facility.What You’ll See & Do - Guided walk through multi-level warehouse operations - Watch Amazon Robotics units transport inventory pods - Observe real-time scanning, sorting, picking, and packing - See high-speed conveyor systems feeding outbound truck lanes - Learn how Amazon manages millions of SKUs with advanced logistics systems - Explore elevated walkways overlooking the robotics fields - Participate in a Q&A session with Amazon tour ambassadors --------------------------------------------------------------- Hands-On Insights - Demonstrations of packaging materials, barcode scanning equipment, and workflow processes - Behind-the-scenes explanation of each step in Amazon’s fulfillment lifecycle --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo / Video Policy Photography and video are strictly prohibited inside the fulfillment center. --------------------------------------------------------------- Visitor Requirements - Closed-toe, flat shoes required - Valid ID required for adults - Expect 1–2 miles of walking on concrete floors and stairs - Tour duration: 60–90 minutes - Tour starts promptly at the scheduled time—no late entry FAQs Can I take photos? No — photos and video recording are prohibited. Will I see the robots? Yes — FTW6 heavily features Amazon Robotics technology. How much walking is required? Expect extensive walking and standing; comfortable shoes recommended. Bldg: Amazon FTW6, 2601 W Bethel Rd, Coppell, Texas, United States, 75019
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Prof. Dacen Waters: Engineering topological quantum magnets in twisted graphene multilayers
Room: A204, Bldg: Osborne Center, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Osborne Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80918Strongly correlated and topological phases in condensed matter systems are at the cutting edge of fundamental physics studies, as well as being promising candidates for the next generation of technological capabilities like quantum computing. In recent years, a remarkable amount of progress has been made in creating and controlling such phases by introducing a small twist angle or lattice mismatch between two dimensional (2D) materials. These systems, called moiré systems, have facilitated the surprising discovery of strongly correlated phases where one might not expect them (e.g. superconductivity in “magic-angle” twisted bilayer graphene) or long-sought new physics (e.g. the fractional quantum anomalous Hall effect (FQAHE) in twisted MoTe2). However, much of the work in this rapidly developing field have focused on the case where the constituent 2D materials of the moiré system are monolayers, or at most bilayers. I will show that this restriction to one or two atomic layers is unnecessarily limiting. Surprising new phenomenology can be realized in graphitic moiré systems, where at least one component is three-layers or more. Most notably, we find that a new type of “moiré enabled” electron crystallization can occur that spontaneously breaks the moiré translational symmetry and has dissipationless edge modes, analogous to a topological version of a Wigner crystal. Our results suggest that these topological electron crystals 1) are at least somewhat common across multilayer graphene moiré systems, 2) can have uniquely tunable magnetization states, and 3) closely compete with the newly discovered FQAHE. Understanding this competition, as well as the novel phenomenology of the topological electron crystal phase, will be of fundamental interest in future studies of strongly correlated topological systems. Speaker(s): Dacen, Dacen Room: A204, Bldg: Osborne Center, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Osborne Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80918
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IEEE MOVE – 10th Anniversary Townhall
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535110Come join us for MOVE’s 10th Anniversary Town Hall—a special opportunity to commemorate a decade of impact and hear from leaders shaping the future of MOVE. Featured speakers include: - Mary Ellen Randall, MOVE Founder & IEEE President - Barry Tilton, IEEE-USA President - Brad Kieserman, Vice President, Disaster Operations & Logistics, American Red Cross National Headquarters - MOVE Global and Local Leads: Francisco Carrero, Loretta Arellano, and Sadhana Attavar, highlighting key achievements from 2025 and what’s ahead in 2026 Learn more about MOVE’s 10-year journey, upcoming milestones, and the plans throughout the anniversary year. We hope you’ll join us for this engaging and informative event. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535110
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FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Tour
6500 Mike Monroney Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73179The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center occupies approximately 133 buildings, is located on 1,100 acres in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a heritage rich in aviation. For over 70 years, the Aeronautical Center has played a vital role in the success of the aviation industry and is an important part of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since its early beginnings in 1946. The Center is named after Oklahoma Senator, A.S. "Mike" Monroney, who served as Chairman on the Aviation Subcommittee, and was responsible for writing and sponsoring the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 which helped to create the Federal Aviation Administration. The Center provides products and services to all five of the FAA’s lines of business - airport, air traffic organization, aviation safety, commercial space transportation and security and hazardous materials safety. Each of these ventures are represented at the Center, giving the Center a diverse customer portfolio extending beyond the FAA to many other federal agencies including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, all modes within the Department of Transportation, the Security Exchange Commission, and many more. Today, the Center is home to over 6,300 Federal employees, contractors, and students that work in a wide variety of FAA organizations, performing critical functions that touch every aspect of the National Airspace System (NAS). The mission of the Center is to directly support the safe and efficient operations for the national and international aviation systems and provide competitive business solutions for their customers. 6500 Mike Monroney Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73179
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IEEE PES Fort Worth Monthly Meeting – March 17th, 2026
Bldg: 777 Main, 777 Main St, Suite 2500, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544172Thank you members for being patient while we had a bit of a hiatus of meetings. We are excited to get monthly meetings rolling again! For our March meeting, we are happy to welcome Sudarshan Byreddy from Burns & McDonnel to come speak on Circuit Switcher vs. Circuit Breaker for Transformer Protection. Presentation: Protecting transformers from faults and transient conditions is essential for reliable utility operations and extending equipment life. This paper compares the performance of high-voltage circuit switchers and circuit breakers for transformer primary switching and protection under transformer-limited fault (TLF) conditions. Under TLF conditions, the rate of rise in recovery voltage (RRRV) during the interruption is very high, imposing significant dielectric stress on primary switching equipment. Circuit switchers are specifically designed and tested to withstand fast transient recovery voltage (TRV), offering a cost-effective alternative to circuit breakers, which may experience multiple restrikes, thermal stress and dielectric breakdown when exposed to fast TRV conditions. However, circuit switchers have limited fault-current interrupting capabilities compared to circuit breakers, particularly in extra-high-voltage applications. The presentation outlines the specifications and selection criteria for circuit breakers used for transformer protection, especially at extra-high voltages, and proposes mitigation strategies, such as grading capacitors and surge arresters, to ensure safer operation within breaker ratings and improve system reliability. Speaker Bio: Sudarshan received his MS degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City in 2015. He is currently working as a Substation Technical Manager at Burns & McDonnell. Sudarshan is also a licensed Professional Engineer registered with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers(TBPE). He is the vice chair of the IEEE C37.016 working group and the IEEE PSRC I-46 working group, and the secretary of the D51 working group. He is actively contributing to the revision of several IEEE documents for the IEEE PSRC and Switchgear committees, which include C37.101, the guide for generator ground protection; C37.243, the guide for the application of digital line current differential protection using digital communications; and C57.13.3, the guide for grounding instrument transformer secondary circuits, C37.016, Standard for High voltage Circuit switchers rated 15.5kV through 245kV. Sudarshan is passionate about Electric Power Systems, and his work helps to improve the reliability and safety of electrical infrastructure. As with all of our meetings, we will be providing lunch. If you do not pay online beforehand, we will not be purchasing lunch for you. Please reach out if there are any issues with payment and we will try to figure it out prior to the meeting. In my experience, Paypal is the easiest and has had the least issues in the past. Excited to see everyone on the 17th! Bldg: 777 Main, 777 Main St, Suite 2500, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544172
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Yearly Risk Management Training And Mixer
Room: STEM 161, Bldg: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BLD. STEM 161, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78224It is the first official meeting for all new and current members of IEEE, hosting a risk management meeting with food. Room: STEM 161, Bldg: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BLD. STEM 161, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78224
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Women in Sustainability Series 2026 – Physical AI at the Edge: Dr. Prabha Sundaravadivel
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531954Physical AI at the Edge: Autonomous Drones, Embedded Vision, and Hardware-Optimized Learning Edge AI is redefining how intelligent systems operate in real-world, bandwidth-limited, and safety-critical environments. Rather than relying on centralized cloud infrastructure, next-generation autonomous platforms demand low-latency, energy-efficient, and hardware-aware intelligence deployed directly at the edge. This guest lecture presents a systems-level perspective on designing edge-native AI architectures spanning three converging domains: autonomous drone platforms, embedded computer vision, and lightweight large language models (LLMs). We will examine how drone autonomy benefits from onboard perception-action loops, real-time multi-modal sensing, and closed-loop control frameworks that operate without persistent cloud connectivity. The talk further explores edge-optimized vision pipelines for agricultural and environmental monitoring, including model compression, quantization, spectral-RGB fusion, and real-time deployment on resource-constrained hardware such as Jetson, FPGA, and heterogeneous SoCs. Finally, we discuss the emerging role of LLMs in physical AI systems, not as chat interfaces, but as structured reasoning engines integrated with robotic sensing and decision pipelines. Hardware-aware optimization strategies, including pruning, mixed-precision inference, memory- latency tradeoffs, and accelerator-centric design, will be highlighted as key enablers of scalable deployment. This invited talk concludes by outlining a unifying design framework for building autonomous, interpretable, and deployable edge intelligence systems across agriculture, environmental monitoring, and cyber-physical domains. All are welcome! You do not need to be a member to attend. If you are interested and unable to attend, please register and a recording will be sent out after the event. Speaker(s): Prabha , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531954
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IEEE Denver ExCom March 17th 2026 Meeting (In Person and Webex)
Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/546238In Person attendance at Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. NOTE on Parking: They have been changing which lots they ask you to park in so look at the sign in front of the front door. There is a QR code inside Brooklyns that will ask for your license plate number, but no payment method is needed. Remote attendance via WebEx call-in: Denver Excom Meeting Hosted by IEEE Denver Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m4fa1461a887d1a94fd52de51e94aa369 3rd Tuesday 6:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Occurs the third Tuesday of every month effective 6/15/2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 596 761 562 Password: huVJgx2N7b7 Join by video system Dial [email protected] You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 596 761 562 Agenda: - Meals and Socializing 6-6:30pm - Roll Call, Introductions, and Verification of a Quorum - Additions to the Agenda - Officer Reports - Student/ Affinity Group / Chapter Updates - Committee Reports - Old Business - Other Items & New Business - Adjourn Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/546238
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Introduction to Arduino
1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, San antionio, Texas, United States, 78249At the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society at UT San Antonio Introduction to Arduino workshop, students will learn how to use an Arduino microcontroller to light up LEDs. 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, San antionio, Texas, United States, 78249
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Intro to Power Workshop
Room: EB 2.04.26B, Bldg: Engineering Bulding, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78249Our Intro to Power Workshop is our official Electrical Engineering Kick off! This workshop will be for those of you that would like to jump into any project with a general knowledge of Power. Room: EB 2.04.26B, Bldg: Engineering Bulding, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78249
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Chapter Open House, talk on AI Infrastructure, and Embodied AI demo
Room: MLK Room 225, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (SJSU), 150 E San Fernando St San Jose, California 95112, San Jose, California, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537154Join us for a talk on how SmartNICs and RDMA Power AI in the Cloud, check out an Embodied AI demo and get insights into the state of the Chapter. Training modern Large Language Models (LLMs) requires tens of thousands of GPUs acting as a single "AI Supercomputer." To build this "AI Hypercomputer," we must first address the CPU bottlenecks of traditional general-purpose networking. This talk begins by analyzing why standard TCP/IP processing limits Model Training performance and introduces the concept of "Kernel Bypass" and the role of SmartNICs in offloading network processing from the host CPU. We will explore why modern AI clusters have moved toward hardware offloads (like RDMA) to achieve the high throughput and low latency required for GPU-to-GPU communication. We will also discuss the specific challenges of running lossless transport protocols over lossy Ethernet, where congestion and packet drops can cause severe performance degradation ("tail latency") in large-scale training jobs. The session concludes by analyzing the architectural design patterns required to optimize flow control and ensure reliable delivery in massive AI infrastructure environments. Demo: Comparing Reinforcement Learning with Imitation Learning for Autonomous Warehouse Pick-and-Place using a Robotic Arm This demo simulates a last-meter warehouse picking task, inspired by Amazon/Kiva-style systems but using general-purpose robotics. The experiments explicitly contrast policy-gradient reinforcement learning methods such as PPO with imitation learning inside a physically realistic embodied-AI task built with Isaac Sim. The demo has been designed to expose where each algorithm struggles or excels due to action spaces, partial observability, contact dynamics, and reward structure. These are core issues in embodied AI. This event features a leading industry expert from Google addressing this important topic, followed by a demo on Embodied AI using Isaac Sim / Lab updates on the state of our chapter from the IEEE CIS SCV Chair. 🎤 Talk 1 The Infrastructure of AI: How SmartNICs and RDMA Power the Cloud Speaker: Sujithra Periasamy, Google 🎤 Demo and Talk Comparing Model-Free RL Algorithms for Autonomous Warehouse Pick-and-Place with Mobile Manipulation Speakers: Mayank Kapadia and Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala, Department of Applied Data Science, College of Information, Data, and Society, San Jose State University 🎤 Talk 2 State of the Chapter Speaker: Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala, Chair, IEEE CIS Santa Clara Valley Chapter Co-sponsored by: Vishnu S. Pendyala, San Jose State University Speaker(s): Sujithra Periasamy, Dr. Vishnu S Pendyala Room: MLK Room 225, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (SJSU), 150 E San Fernando St San Jose, California 95112, San Jose, California, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537154
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IEEE Kansas City ExCom March 2026 Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535170March 2026 Executive Committee Meeting for the Kansas City Section of IEEE (R50019) Agenda: - Call to Order - Old Business - New Business - Regional Updates - Chapter Updates - Next Meeting - Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535170
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Dine and Learn – Some Effects of Weak Radio Wave and Magnetic Fields on Biological Systems
Room: Conference Space on The Fifth-Floor Atrium, Bldg: Engineering and Computer Science , 2155 E Wesley Ave, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80210, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/540204We invite you to join us for this incredible opportunity to expand your technical horizons while enjoying great food and networking! We are thrilled to welcome our guest speaker, Prof. Frank Barnes who will share insights and expertise on Effects of Weak Radio Wave and Magnetic Fields on Biological Systems. Whether you are a professional, recent graduate, or student passionate about technology, this dine and learn offers an evening of learning, dining, and meaningful connections with fellow IEEE members. Talk Abstract: In this talk we will provide a short review of some of the history on the setting safety standards for the exposures to electromagnetic fields at both low frequencies and radio frequencies. This will be followed up with brief review of some of the physics and chemistry that enable biological systems to sense very weak fields and to use them as communications and controls systems to change the growth rates of cancer cells and bacteria. We will also show that growing cancer cells and bacteria emit very weak radio waves. The talk finishes with a review of few papers showing detrimental biological effects well below current safety guidelines and some positive therapeutic applications. Speaker Bio: Dr. Frank Barnes. Professor Emeritus Electrical Computer and Energy Engineering University of Colorado Boulder He and his students have worked on large verity of subjects since 1959 ranging from maser and lasers, semiconductor devices through energy storage systems, telecommunication and effects of electromagnetic fields on biological systems. Since 2014, he and his students have largely concentrated on trying to understand how weak magnetic and radio frequency fields modify the growth rates of cancer cells and bacteria building up from the quantum mechanics nuclear pairs in large biological models through changes in chemical reaction rates to changes in the biology, and possible health effects. Dr. Frank Barnes received his B.S. from Princeton University in electrical engineering in 1954, his M.S. Engineer and PhD from Stanford University in 1955, 1956, and 1958. He joined the University of Colorado in 1959. He was appointed a Distinguished Professor in 1997. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2001 and received the Gordon Prize 2004 for innovations in Engineering Education from the National Academy. He is a fellow of IEEE, AAAS, and served as Vice President of IEEE for publication and as Chairman of the Electron Device Society and President of the Bioelectromagnetics Society, and as U.S. Chair of Commission K-International Union of Radio Sciences (URSI). He and his students have built lasers, flash lamps, super conductors, avalanche photo diodes and other electron devices. Recently they have been studying the effects weak magnetic field on radical concentrations and changes in the growth rate of cancers and other cells. The event will take place in the conference space on the fifth-floor atrium in the Engineering and Computer Science building at the University of Denver. Parking: TBD Speaker(s): Prof. Barnes Agenda: The event will take place in the conference space on the fifth-floor atrium in the Engineering and Computer Science building at the University of Denver. 6:00 PM-6:30 PM Food and networking 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Talk/Presentation 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Q&A and Discussion 8:30 PM Adjourn Room: Conference Space on The Fifth-Floor Atrium, Bldg: Engineering and Computer Science , 2155 E Wesley Ave, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80210, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/540204
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IEEE New Orleans Section – South Lake Life Member Affinity Group Luncheon Meeting
New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Restaurant, 4141 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70115Life members mark your calendars to attend a Life Member Meeting March 19, 2026, starting at 12 noon. Co-sponsored by: Thomas E. Slack, Jr., Chair North Lake Life Member Affinity Group Agenda: Life members mark your calendars to attend a Life Member Meeting March 19, 2026, starting at 12 noon. Location: 4141 St. Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70115 USA. New Orleans Hamburger & Sea Food Restaurant The restaurant has a limit of 20 (twenty-five) people guests per group. 12:00PM Social meeting and lunch ordering 12:30PM Luncheon social 1:00PM Meeting opens with introduction of attendees. 1:10PM Old Business: Proposed Technical Meeting Richard Miller …. New business: 1. If available Francis Gros will update us on what is happening in IEEE HQ 2:00PM Motion to adjourn. Next meeting will be February 19, 2026, at the same location and time. New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Restaurant, 4141 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70115
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Black Holes in the Universe
Bldg: La Fonda Mexican Restaurant , 8633 Crownhill Blvd, San Antonio , Texas, United States, 78209The story of Black Holes is an expansive overview of this unique and enigmatic cosmic phenomenon. The journey begins with an introduction to what Black Holes are, explaining their formation from the remnants of massive stars, and the fascinating concept of the Event Horizon, beyond which nothing can escape. The talk covers distinct types of black holes, such as stellar, supermassive, and primordial black holes, highlighting their unique characteristics and the roles they play in the universe. Additionally, the presentation examines the profound influence black holes have on their surroundings, affecting everything from star formation to galaxy evolution. The presentation aims to provide an appreciation for the mysteries and wonders of Black Holes. IEEE members need to pay $20.00, to offset the cost of the lunch, which covers about 80% of the actual cost. Guest are $25.00 and Students are $5.00. Please bring cash or a check as we cannot process credit cards at this time. Lunch items are offered via a menu of three options plus tea or water. We appreciate your consideration and we look forward to seeing you there. Speaker(s): Ben Jurewicz, Bldg: La Fonda Mexican Restaurant , 8633 Crownhill Blvd, San Antonio , Texas, United States, 78209
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Embedded Systems 101
Room: 210, Bldg: MADLA, One University Way, Texas A & M San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78224Build the skills that get you hired. This hands-on workshop bridges the gap between the classroom and the industry. Students will master the "Full-Stack" of hardware: from soldering and Arduino prototyping to Raspberry Pi logic and PLC industrial automation, all backed by MATLAB analysis. With the ESET program actively building internship pipelines with Toyota and SpaceX, there has never been a better time to level up. These companies prioritize engineers who can build and automate, exactly what you’ll do in this session. Room: 210, Bldg: MADLA, One University Way, Texas A & M San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78224
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CENTENNIAL – AESS-SPS Social
7286 S Yosemite St. #110, Centennial, Colorado, United States, 80112Come join us at Resolute Brewing Company and meet some of your fellow IEEE AESS-SPS members and officers. Food provided. Food truck: Gyros King 7286 S Yosemite St. #110, Centennial, Colorado, United States, 80112
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Tarrant County AESS Chapter Meet and Greet => Central Location
Room: Outside in bench area, Maple Street Brewing, 2628 Whitmore St, Ft Worth, Texas, United States, 76107Hi All, This is our second event of the year and it feels like we're building momentum. Join us for an AESS Meet and Greet, a fantastic opportunity to connect with IEEE members and professionals in our chapter. This event provides a casual and welcoming environment to network, share ideas, and build relationships within the IEEE community. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle, discuss plans fore the chapter, or simply meet new friends, this gathering is the perfect place to start. Don't miss out on this chance to engage with your peers and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Region 5! This month will include a technical discussion on noise in electronic systems. See below. If the weathers nice we'll meet outside, if it's challenging we'll meet inside. Please sign up or RSVP so that we can have an accurate headcount. Speaker(s): Greg Romas, Room: Outside in bench area, Maple Street Brewing, 2628 Whitmore St, Ft Worth, Texas, United States, 76107
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Quantum Imaging and the Zero-Magnetic-Field Limit of Quantum Measurement
Boulder, Colorado, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544655Abstract: Entangled photons possess nonclassical correlations that can be harnessed for imaging. In contrast to conventional optical imaging, quantum imaging based on coincidence detection of entangled photons demonstrated super-resolution beyond the classical diffraction limit. We will present both experimental imaging results and the underlying theoretical framework that explains these advantages. Because photons originate from atoms and molecules, our work also examines atomic physics at the interface between classical and quantum formalisms. We show that the Bloch equation, traditionally regarded as a classical equation of motion, can be reformulated to yield the quantum von Neumann and Schrödinger equations. This correspondence reveals a classical origin for the standard quantum spin equations and clarifies the relationship between the two descriptions. We have further developed a theory that models the multistage Stern–Gerlach experiment envisioned by Heisenberg and Einstein and conducted by Frische and Segre, with improved accuracy compared to existing treatments. More recently, we performed quantum measurements of atomic beam splitting under extremely low magnetic field gradients. Conventional Stern–Gerlach experiments rely on strong gradients to spatially resolve the split beams. In contrast, we use optical spectroscopy to resolve spatially overlapping atomic distributions that would otherwise appear inseparable, thereby enabling low-field quantum measurements. While conventional theoretical models agree with experiments at high magnetic fields, they exhibit noticeable discrepancies as the magnetic field gradient approaches zero. Our theory remains consistent with experimental observations across the entire field range. A key outcome of this work is an estimate of the electron spin collapse time, expressed in dimensionless units of Larmor precession cycles. For the three-stage Stern–Gerlach configuration, our validation constitutes a retrospective agreement with historical data. In the single-stage configuration, the test is prospective. The theoretical framework was fixed before the low-field experimental data were acquired, ensuring that no post hoc adjustments to the theory were introduced. Speaker(s): Lihong, Boulder, Colorado, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544655
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Epsilon Mu Spring Induction Ceremony
Room 2 Bulldog Dr, Arlington, TX, United StatesOur IEEE-HKN Induction Ceremony is a formal academic event through which we recognize and welcome new members who have demonstrated sustained excellence in scholarship, character, and professional integrity within the electrical and computer engineering disciplines. This ceremony represents the official transition of eligible candidates into our chapter and reflects the traditions and values upheld by Eta Kappa Nu. Agenda: 6:00-6:15 - Welcoming 6:15-7:00 - Induction 7:00-8:00 - Dinner and Networking Room: NH 100, Bldg: Nedderman Hall, 416 Yates Street, Arlington, Texas, United States
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Tapped In: The Social Hour – Networking & Senior Member Elevation Session
Oak Highlands Brewery, 500 Lockwood Drive, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080Join the IEEE Dallas Section Young Professionals and the IEEE PELS/PES/IAS Dallas Joint Chapter for Tapped In: The Social Hour, an event designed to bring together students, young professionals, and industry members from across the Dallas engineering community. The program will provide attendees with an overview of the IEEE Senior Member grade, including eligibility criteria, the application process, and the professional recognition associated with this milestone. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with IEEE leaders and current Senior Members who will share insights on professional development, leadership within IEEE, and the value of advancing membership. Attendees interested in pursuing Senior Member elevation will also have the opportunity to connect with experienced members who may serve as potential references or recommenders for the application process. The event will also provide time for networking and community building across the IEEE Dallas Section and its technical societies. Oak Highlands Brewery, 500 Lockwood Drive, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
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Update on the 2026 IEEE-USA Congressional Day Visit
Room: 2.220, Bldg: SPN 1, 3000 Waterview Pkwy, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080Dallas IEEE Communication and or Vehicular Society member, Please join us for our March 2026 CVT meeting. We will again meet on the University of Texas at Dallas campus in the SPN.1 building. Our meeting will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, and lunch will be available starting around 11:30 AM. Lunch: We continue to provide a lunch option for our meetings. Prepay via the IEEE website, IEEE Members $10.00 IEEE Life Members $5.00 Non-IEEE Members $15.00 Fulltime UTD ECE students: $2.00 (The first 5 pre-registered will be free) Pay in person: IEEE Members $15.00 IEEE Life Members $10.00 Non-IEEE Members $20.00 March 24 meeting, UT Dallas SPN.1, registration opens at 11:30 AM, talk begins at 12:00 PM Title: "Update on the 2026 IEEE-USA Congressional Day Visit" Speaker: Larry J. Horner, Dallas CVT Chair, Region 5 ComSoc Director Title: "2026 plans for IEEE Dallas Section" Speaker: Saurabh Yadav, IEEE Dallas Section Secretary Date: March 24, 2026 Location: UTD Synergy Park North Building; 3000 Waterview, Richardson, TX Directions: NE Corner Synergy Park Blvd and Steward Dr. Lunch Cost: see below. Abstract: Larry J. Horner, the CVT Chair and recently retired Intel Principal Engineer, will be speaking about his participation in the IEEE-USA Congressional Visitation Day. Followed by Saurabh Yadav, the Secretary of the IEEE Dallas Section, who will share with us the 2026 plans for the IEEE Dallas Section and answer your questions. Larry will be part of a nearly 300-person delegation that will descend on Washington, D.C., on 17-18, of March 2026. The purpose of this ‘fly-in’ is to bring the voice of constituents to Capitol Hill. Come learn about what IEEE-USA is, what is the importance of bringing it before Congress at the ‘fly-in’, why this is important to North Texas and our members, and how all this comes together. Most importantly, come to network with your fellow CVT members. IEEE Dallas Section Secretary Saurabh Yadav will share with us the 2026 plans for the IEEE Dallas Section and answer your questions. Pre-registered and paid via the IEEE website: IEEE Members $10.00 IEEE Life Members $5.00 Non-IEEE Members $15.00 UTD ECE students: $2.00 Pay in person and pre-registered but not yet paid: IEEE Members $15.00 IEEE Life Members $10.00 Non-IEEE Members $20.00 Anyone not pre-registered will be charged the ‘Guest’ rate. There is No charge for 'No Lunch, just attending the talk'. Thanks in advance, and all the best. Divya K. Anyone without a Pre-registration for lunch will be asked to wait until all pre-registered guests have had a chance to go through the buffet line. Dallas IEEE CVT Board members emails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Agenda: Food/Lunch: Lunch is available only to those who pre-register prior to the meeting. Sorry, we have to pre-order and consider the costs of meals. Cost for lunch: Level of Membership Prepaid Pay at Event UTD student with ID $2.00 $2.00 IEEE Member $10.00 $15.00 IEEE Senior Member $10.00 $15.00 IEEE Life Member $5.00 $10.00 Non-member $15.00 $20.00 Please look for your specific Member type in Payment portion of Registration process (Life, Senior, Regular Member, etc.). (First 5 Students who have registered in vTools as recorded within vTools date/time stamp on the registration will be given their $2 back at the event, provided they attend), also all students must show UT Dallas ID at the desk the day of the meetings. Room: 2.220, Bldg: SPN 1, 3000 Waterview Pkwy, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
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IEEE PI2 Austin 3/24/2026: Beyond Substations: Distributed Sensing for Resilient Distribution Grids
Room: Ask for room location at front desk, Bldg: Unit 100, Casa Chapala, 9041 Research Boulevard , Austin, Texas, United States, 78758IEEE (PI)² Austin, March 24, 2026, Tech Meeting In-Person 6 PM Central / 7 PM Eastern at NEW LOCATION/ New Process!: Casa Chapala 9041 Research Boulevard Unit 100, Austin TX 78758 Attendees select and purhase their own meals and drinks (a meal order is required). IEEE Student Members' meals are free! For PDH hours, please email the (PI)² Secretary, [email protected]. Speaker(s): Dr Pablo Paz Agenda: Order by 6:00 PM - Speaker at 6:45 pm Room: Ask for room location at front desk, Bldg: Unit 100, Casa Chapala, 9041 Research Boulevard , Austin, Texas, United States, 78758
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IEEE CTS CTCN/LMAG Zoom Meeting, 03-24-2026, "6G technologies and trends"
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/5462256G will be the next generation of cellular standards. The first 3GPP (the main standards body for cellular) workshop on 6G happened earlier this month and the vision for 6G is starting take shape. This talk will cover the core technologies and trends that are expected to define the first release of 6G. Sarah will also share some of the research projects that NI’s advanced wireless research team has been working on for the past several years. Speaker(s): Sarah Agenda: 6:30 to 6:35 — Open for participants to network 6:35 to 6:40 — IEEE Life Members and Consultants Network business, followed by speaker introduction 6:40 to 8:00 — Presentation and Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/546225
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Tour at Lockheed Martin's Mission Operations Support Area
Bldg: Visitor Control and Badging, 12257 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80127Come with us on a group tour of the Mission Operations area at Lockheed Martin's Waterton campus where several Deep-Space missions are controlled and monitored. Due to access on Lockheed Martin property, the tour is limited to US persons (citizens and green card aliens.) A list of all attendees must be provided to Lockheed a week prior to the tour. The tour will meet at the Visitor Control building at 3:30 pm to process visitor badges prior to the event. The tour will start at 4:00 pm. Bldg: Visitor Control and Badging, 12257 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80127
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IEEE & ACM Austin Joint Technical Meetup – March 25, 2026
Austin, Texas, United States, 78701AI, Cloud-Native Systems, Security & Modern Infrastructure The IEEE and ACM Austin communities are pleased to host a joint technical meetup focused on emerging trends and real-world implementations in artificial intelligence, cloud-native systems, data engineering, security, and modern infrastructure engineering. Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST Location: The Center for Government and Civic Service 1218 West Ave, Building 3000 Austin, TX 78701 --------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Program Overview This session will feature expert-led talks covering: - Applied AI and Generative AI platforms - Enterprise-scale data engineering and analytics - Cloud-native architecture and scalable infrastructure - DevOps and platform engineering practices - Security and identity systems in modern software environments Presentations will emphasize practical deployment experience, architectural insights, and forward-looking technical considerations relevant to industry and research communities. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Speakers Changing Landscape of Data Engineering & Analytics with AI Prakash Reddy – Director & Head of Data Engineering, Atlassian The MCP Gateway: The Control Plane for Enterprise AI Agents Venkata Phani Patelkhana – Distinguished Engineer Agentic Evaluation and Improvements on the Freshness Quality of Large-Scale LLM RAG Systems Suyi Liu – Senior Software Engineer, Meta Super Intelligence Labs --------------------------------------------------------------- This event provides an opportunity for IEEE, ACM, and other professional societies members, students, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, engage in technical discussions, and expand professional networks within the Austin technology ecosystem. --------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Speakers We are accepting proposals for upcoming IEEE + ACM Austin events. Submit your talk proposal here: https://sessionize.com/austin-acm-meetup/ --------------------------------------------------------------- We look forward to your participation in this collaborative technical event. Akshay Mittal IEEE / ACM Austin https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaymittal143/ Co-sponsored by: IEEE Austin – March Tech Talks Are Here! Agenda: Featured Speakers Changing Landscape of Data Engineering & Analytics with AI Prakash Reddy – Director & Head of Data Engineering, Atlassian The MCP Gateway: The Control Plane for Enterprise AI Agents Venkata Phani Patelkhana – Distinguished Engineer Agentic Evaluation and Improvements on the Freshness Quality of Large-Scale LLM RAG Systems Suyi Liu – Senior Software Engineer, Meta Super Intelligence Labs Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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Spring 2026 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR – (PANTEX – Raquel Barrera-Chavez)
Bldg: Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall, 6222 SW 9th Ave., Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79106, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/5465298:30am to 4:30pm, Thursday, March 26th, 2026 Online and In-Person Attendance Available Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall 6222 SW 9th Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79106 Join us for this valuable Continuing Education Seminar! Agenda: March 2026 Professional Development Seminar 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday, March 26th, 2026 Amarillo College West Campus 6222 SW 9th Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79106 8:15 AM In-Person Registration Begins 8:30 AM Welcome and Introductions Speakers to come 11:25-1:00PM Lunch 4:30 PM End of Seminar Bldg: Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall, 6222 SW 9th Ave., Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79106, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/546529
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Spring 2026 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
Bldg: Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall, 6222 SW 9th Ave., Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79106, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/5404548:30am to 4:30pm, Thursday, March 26th, 2026 Online and In-Person Attendance Available Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall 6222 SW 9th Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79106 Join us for this valuable Continuing Education Seminar! Agenda: March 2026 Professional Development Seminar 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday, March 26th, 2026 Amarillo College West Campus 6222 SW 9th Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79106 8:15 AM In-Person Registration Begins 8:30 AM Welcome and Introductions Speakers to come 11:25-1:00PM Lunch 4:30 PM End of Seminar Bldg: Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall, 6222 SW 9th Ave., Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79106, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/540454
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IEEE TAMU: Semiconductor Summit
Bldg: Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840Join us for the largest student run semiconductor conference in the nation! Hear from industry speakers across design & fabrication, network with professionals, see the latest innovations, and meet like-minded students aspiring to join this industry. Whether this is your first step into the world of chips or your hundredth mile, you will benefit from attending the Summit. P.S. lunch is provided! Bldg: Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840
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Distinguished Lecture: Fundamental Challenges in Robotics and Embodied AI
Room: 205, Bldg: Center for Sciences and Innovation, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78212, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/543527Please join us for our March meeting, which will bring in (virtually from Finland) a distinguished lecturer for the Robotics & Automation Society. We’ll have a local group at Trinity University, or you can join us via zoom from the comfort of your office or home. Virtual Information will be available closer to the event. Speaker(s): Steven LaValle Agenda: 11:30: In person at Trinity (gather and get pizza) 11:30 - 11:50: Zoom room will open for virtual attendees and presenter 11:55: Opening remarks and introduction 12:00: Presentation (followed by questions) 1:00: Dismissal Room: 205, Bldg: Center for Sciences and Innovation, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78212, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/543527
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Raising Canes Talk with Casey Silvius
Room: 553, Bldg: Center of Sciecnes and Innovation , 1 Trinity Pl, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78212Join us for a professional talk by Casey Silvius, an engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Casey will provide an overview of chip manufacturing at Samsung and share his personal career journey. He will also offer advice to our senior engineers on how to stand out and differentiate themselves in the industry. Raising Cane’s will be provided for those who sign up. This event is free of charge! Room: 553, Bldg: Center of Sciecnes and Innovation , 1 Trinity Pl, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78212
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Job Fair & Networking Event @ IEEE GreenTech
Room: Flatiron 1, Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302The IEEE GreenTech Conference is excited to invite all Electrical Engineering students across Colorado to participate at our job fair, which will take place on Thursday, March 26, from 5:00–7:00 pm at the Limelight Hotel Boulder. The event is designed as a combined networking and job fair event to connect Colorado-based companies and utilities with talented students and early-career engineers interested in careers related to power and energy systems. It is open to all conference attendees as well as EE students from universities across Colorado. Room: Flatiron 1, Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
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R5 Congress Workshop – Effective Electrical Grounds in Poor Soils
Room: Bear Creek - 2nd Floor, Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302This Workshop is intended for electricians, engineers, designers, inspectors, project managers, and contractors because it will describe and discuss the following information: - The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires electrical systems to be effectively grounded. - However, effective grounding is poorly understood, even by engineers, because soils are not understood and a soil resistance test is seldom performed. - Soil types such as loam, sand, gravel, rocky soil, shallow soil over bedrock, and bare rock each require different approaches to achieve an effective electrical grounding - Particular attention will be given to methods for designing effective grounding in poor soils and on rock. Friday March 27, 9 am to 5 pm including breaks and time to go out for lunch. Speaker(s): James Mercier, Agenda: How can you achieve a suitable electrical ground on: · bare rock · pure clay · desert · or dry rocky soil? - There are 7 NEC approved methods of grounding electrodes with concrete encased electrodes being the best and 3 types of electrodes are forbidden. - Soil resistance can be measured with a 3-point resistance testing which will be explained and demonstrated. - Lightning protection grounding practices are very similar to electrical grounding but do have some differences in requirements and practices. - Lightning protection grounding requirements and practices are presented in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 780 while the NEC is NFPA 70E. However, grounding on bare rock such as a mountain top requires some unusual practices. During this presentation, questions are encouraged and may even be required. Attendees will be sent a certificate for 7 Professional Development Hours (PDH) afterwards. Room: Bear Creek - 2nd Floor, Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
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R5 Congress Workshop – Effective Electrical Grounds in Poor Soils
Room: Bear Creek - 2nd Floor, Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302This Workshop is intended for electricians, engineers, designers, project managers, and contractors because it will describe and discuss the following information: - · The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires electrical systems to be effectively grounded. - · However, effective grounding is poorly understood, even by engineers, because soils are not understood and a soil resistance test is seldom performed. - · Soil types such as loam, sand, gravel, rocky soil, shallow soil over bedrock, and bare rock each require different approaches to achieve an effective electrical grounding - · Particular attention will be given to methods for designing effective grounding in poor soils and on rock. - · Soil resistance which is measured with 3-point resistance testing will be explained and demonstrated by - - - - - · There are 7 NEC approved methods of grounding electrodes, with concrete encased electrodes being the best, and 3 types of electrodes forbidden. - · Lightning protection grounding practices are very similar to electrical grounding but do have some differences in requirements and practices. - · Lightning protection grounding requirements and practices are presented in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 780 while the NEC is NFPA 70E. However, grounding on bare rock such as a mountain top requires some unusual practices. During this presentation, questions are encouraged and may even be required. Attendees will afterwards be sent a certificate for 7 Professional Development Hours (PDH). Co-sponsored by: James Mercier Speaker(s): James Mercier, Agenda: Friday March 27, 9 am to 5 pm including breaks and lunch. See the (https://drive.google.com/open?id=18_3-B2C4ECznXhw5u3j-a_tRQhzueNqu&usp=drive_fs). Room: Bear Creek - 2nd Floor, Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
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IEEE Region 5 2026 Annual Business Meeting and Student Competitions
Bldg: Limelight Boulder , 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302The 2026 IEEE Region 5 Annual Business Meeting and Student Competitions will be held in Boulder, Colorado between the 27th – 29th of March, 2026. On Friday, March 27, there will be a reception from 5 PM onward. R5 Congress The Annual Congress will start on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 8 AM and will continue through Noon Sunday, March 29, 2026. For more information, visit the (https://r5conferences.org/) webpage. Co-sponsored by: Region 5 Bldg: Limelight Boulder , 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
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IEEE Region 5 Conferences 2026 – EXCOM & Delegates
Bldg: Limelight Boulder , 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302The 2026 IEEE Region 5 Annual Business Meeting and Student Competitions will be held in Boulder, Colorado between the 27th – 29th of March, 2026. On Friday, March 27, there will be a reception from 5 PM onwards. R5 Congress The Annual Congress will start on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 8 AM and will continue through Noon Sunday, March 29, 2026. For more information, visit the (https://r5conferences.org/) webpage. IEEE Region 5 holds an Congress to approve its Executive Committee members, set goals, and determine an annual budget for programs and services. Each of the 27 Sections is expected to send one voting representative to participate. This event is for registering Region 5 Executive Committee Members, Primary Section Delegates, and specially invited guests. To register a Guest/Companion, please proceed to (https://r5conferences.org/register/) Bldg: Limelight Boulder , 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
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IEEE Region 5 Conferences 2026 – Student Competitions
Bldg: Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave,, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302The 2026 IEEE Region 5 Annual Business Meeting and Student Competitions will be held in Boulder, Colorado between the 27th – 29th of March, 2026. On Friday, March 27, there will be a reception from 5 PM onward. Student Competitions For more information about the competition, visit the (https://r5conferences.org/student-competitions/) Student Teams interested in competing will also need to complete the Intent to Compete forms from the competition of their choice. Note: 1) All the students from each team competitions must register for attending the conference 2) Multiple registrations are allowed for each registration transaction 3) Each student can only signup for one competition Co-sponsored by: Region 5 Bldg: Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave,, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302
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2026 National Electrical Code Update
Bldg: Bechtel Energy Building #3, 2105 Citywest Place, Houston, Texas, United States, 77042Two Night Seminar Covering 2026 NEC Update This course is geared towards practicing electrical, control and instrument engineers who perform engineering on facilities within the process industries. Abstract: These two, 3-hour sessions will cover significant updates to the 2026 National Electrical Code® specifically related to industrial applications. First Evening: In-depth discussions will center around the most important revisions for the Petrochem/chemicals/power/life sciences and emerging technology industries, how they affect us, and the proper applications. Night Two: The 2026 NEC® discussions continue and will also briefly touch upon the upcoming major reorganization of the 2029 NEC, how to participate in the process, and prepare for the changes. Co-sponsored by: Donald G. Dunn, FIEEE Speaker(s): Eddie Guidry, Richard Anderson, Brittany LeBlanc, Juan Soto Agenda: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Dinner Served to all registered attendees. 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Annoucements 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm: Presentation Bldg: Bechtel Energy Building #3, 2105 Citywest Place, Houston, Texas, United States, 77042
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7th Annual Bridges to Tomorrow Event: Women Engineering AI Solutions That Matter
Room: 510, Bldg: Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science , 2155 E. Wesley Avenue, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80208DU Women in STEM, Zayo Group, #wie5280, and Rocky Mountain SWE invite you to join our 7th Annual Bridges to Tomorrow Event: Women Engineering AI Solutions That Matter. Ritchie School students will kick off the event with an interactive AI demonstration comparing how different large language models respond to prompts suggested by the audience. Attendees will submit short prompts—serious, fun, or thought‑provoking—and students will show the models’ outputs side by side, highlighting differences in reasoning, accuracy, creativity, and bias. This hands‑on segment sets an engaging and curious tone for the conversation ahead. Panel Topic: Women Engineering AI Solutions That Matter Join us for a conversation on how AI is transforming everything from career growth and business innovation to engineering solutions and everyday tasks. Our panel will demystify AI safety, ethics, and the future skills students and professionals need to succeed. Co-sponsored by: DU Women in STEM, Zayo Group, and Rocky Mountain SWE Speaker(s): Crys, Jasmine , Susan, Danika Agenda: 6:00 pm Networking 6:15 pm AI Demo 6:30 pm Panel Discussion 7:45 pm Wrap up Room: 510, Bldg: Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science , 2155 E. Wesley Avenue, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80208
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LSS EXCOM
Room: CR 1.102, Bldg: 168, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78238, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/524436Monthly Lone Star Section Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: Room: CR 1.102, Bldg: 168, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78238, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/524436
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IEEE Central Texas Section ExComm Monthly Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532598IEEE Central Texas Section Monthly ExCom Meeting Agenda: Officer Reports Committee Reports Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532598
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AMA (Ask me Anything) with MIT-Press-Machine-Learning-Books-Author, Prof. Ethem Alpaydın
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537179Synopsis: Please feel free to check out the work and thoughts of Prof. Ethem Alpaydın, Ph.D., https://mitpress.mit.edu/author/ethem-alpaydn-10375/ on Google Scholar at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lXYKgiYAAAAJ&hl=tr and generally on the Internet. Then, please feel free to submit your questions to Prof. Ethem Alpaydın - via Twitter by using the hashtag #ProfAlpaydinAMA and tagging @vishnupendyala - emailing vspendyala(at)hotmail(dot)com with #ProfAlpaydinAMA in the subject Selected questions will be answered by Prof. Alpaydin during the session. The audience may be able to ask follow-up questions during the session, using the Chat feature. --------------------------------------------------------------- By registering for this event, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss, damage, injury, or any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public viewing. Co-sponsored by: Vishnu S. Pendyala, SJSU Speaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala, Prof. Alpaydın Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537179
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Executive Committee Meeting – April 2026
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537366April 2026 Lafayette Section Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: 1. Call to order/ agenda approval 2. Approval of minutes of meeting (previous month) 3. Action Items from Previous Meetings 4. Review treasurers report (Hunter Bourdeaux) 5. Review membership report (Monica Lanclos) 6. Student Branch Updates 7. Society Updates a. Power and Energy b. Computer c. YP 8. Old business 9. New business 10. Summary of the meeting (Sam Fowler) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537366