IEEE Region 5

Installing the new IEEE UNT officers for their new rolls. 3925 N Elm St, Denton, Texas, United States, 76207

Grayson Randall will be our presenter. MOVE has responded to major disasters in 2024 with the most notable being the Helene disaster in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Grayson will review 2024 and the role MOVE played in the response with the Red Cross and other first responder partners. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Grayson Randall Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446893

IEEE Central Texas Section Monthly ExCom Meeting Agenda: Officer Reports Committee Reports Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436561

Join us for an engaging seminar with Travis W. Grablander as he shares his insights and experiences from the field of electrical engineering at Black Hills Energy. Travis will provide an in-depth overview of key concepts and practical applications in transmission line design, distribution systems, and protection engineering. Drawing on his work in relay protection design and system programming, he will discuss real-world challenges and solutions for ensuring the reliability and safety of modern electrical grids. This session is an excellent opportunity for students, faculty, and professionals to explore the intersection of academic learning and industry practices in power engineering. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an industry expert and connect with professionals in the field. Speaker(s): Travis W. Grablander , Room: 254, Bldg: EEP, South Dakota School of Mines , Rapid City , South Dakota, United States, 57701

Monthly Lone Star Section Executive Committee Meeting 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/395083

IEEE UNT robotics team meeting 3925 N Elm St, Denton, Texas, United States, 76207

IEEE UNT circuits team meeting 3925 N Elm St, Denton, Texas, United States, 76207

The automotive industry is in the midst of a significant transformation. “CASE: Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Service, Electric” has been advocated as a trend. Along with this trend, automotive E/E (Electrical/Electronic) architecture will evolve from the current distributed architecture to a domain architecture and then to the future zone architecture in the autonomous driving era. The lecture introduces the requirement of automotive system design for in-vehicle devices and their key technologies, including processors for the infotainment system and advanced vehicle control. The lecture also covers automotive functional safety. Speaker(s): , Sugako Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446422

We will tour all of the Horizon Point building, although we will not access the secure system control areas. General information will be given on the building, working for Black Hills Energy (BHE), and upcoming internships. A short presentation on utility careers and energy sector questions will be lead by Marvin Geersen. In addition to engineers, a member from the Human Resources will be available to answer questions about corporate careers and employment advice. The event will be targeted for students considering future work in the energy sector. RSVP is highly encouraged. Visitors can park on either side of the building. Drivers should back in or pull through the parking spots. All visitors must sign in at the security desk. Visitors need to tell the security team they are here for an IEEE meeting and the contact person is Marvin Geersen. Speaker(s): , Black Hills Energy Bldg: Horizon Point, 7001 Mt Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57701

All IEEE Wichita Section members and all Wichita State IEEE Student Section members are invited to attend the Annual Holiday Banquet on Thursday, Dec 5, 2024, at (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Woolsey+Hall/@37.7186759,-97.2907943,786m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87bae3f4be3aeef9:0x7cc606ad0f1e8680!8m2!3d37.7186717!4d-97.2882194!16s%2Fg%2F11s6b5p52d!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)(https://www.google.com/maps/place/Woolsey+Hall/@37.7186759,-97.2907943,786m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87bae3f4be3aeef9:0x7cc606ad0f1e8680!8m2!3d37.7186717!4d-97.2882194!16s%2Fg%2F11s6b5p52d!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). We will gather with appetizers at 5:30 along with poster display, followed by dinner at 6:00 and a speaker at 7:00. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-yF-SSTPqxEme-GqIiULWjjPYpGPwgN/view?usp=drive_link) ***Venue and Speaker Information. Poster Awards Speaker Vice President (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedidiah-bentz-6643932b/overlay/about-this-profile/)of Engineering at Electromech Technologies Empowering business innovation and driving strategic leadership initiatives for organizational growth At Electromech Technologies, my leadership in engineering, compliance, and quality has been instrumental in advancing our aerospace, defense, and medical solutions. My dedication to operational excellence and business innovation guides our strategic direction and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborating with my team, we have successfully spearheaded product and business growth initiatives. Through efficient project management and talent/team growth strategies, we have cultivated an environment where strategic product development and partnership building are the cornerstones of our success. This ensures that Electromech remains at the forefront of technological advancement and business growth. *** MORE INFORMATION *** All IEEE Professional members in good standing may attend and bring a guest, with the Section hosting dinner and drinks. Students are also invited to the IEEE Wichita Professional Dinner (students may bring a guest, but there will be an extra charge for guest). 2024 Dinner Information Taste of the Mediterranean Buffet Meal Chermoula Spiced Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce (Cals: 350) Kafta Meatballs (Cals: 310) Vegetable Basmati Rice Pilaf (Cals: 190) Mezze Grilled & Marinated Vegetables (Cals: 150) Chopped Mediterranean Salad Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette (Cals: 150) Classic Hummus with Soft and Fried Pita Chips (Cals: 680) Traditional Baklava with Caramel Sauce & Various Other Desserts (Cals:320) Seating is limited to 80 people. All dinner guests for dinner need to register below. Mark Hunter Agenda: 5:30 PM Meet and Greet and poster presentation, 6:00 PM Dinner then 7:00 PM Speaker Presentation Bldg: Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67208

Please join us for our annual IEEE Lafayette December 2024 Christmas Social at Don's Seafood! Please RSVP by clicking the "Register Now" button below to register for the social. Registration/RSVP is required to help us get an accurate headcount for the setup at the restaurant. When registering, please be sure to also register your guest so that they are included in the count. You can do this by selecting "Add Another Guest" at the bottom of the registration page. Note that the room we have reserved can seat a maximum of 35 people. Hope to see you there! Don's Seafood is located at 4309 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503 Bldg: Don's Seafood, 4309 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70503

Join the Shreveport Section for our monthly virtual Student Branch Round-Up. Hear from fellow students and other schools about what's happening in our neck of the woods. We'll plan to have these on the first Thursday of each month. The virtual event is open to the public but is focused on students, so feel free to hop in! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445132

IEEE Lone Star Section EMBS Chapter and the Life Members Affinity Group will host a daylong workshop on AI and Healthcare. Event will be held in conjunction with the Computer Sciences Department's Research Day and Poster Presentations. The website for the event is as follows: https://r5.ieee.org/lss-embs/workshop/ The purpose of the workshop is to assemble engineers and scientists with an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) as applied to the field of healthcare. The workshop is expected to also expand interest in EMB activities across several technical chapters, affinity groups and Section members. Additionally, the event will focus on expanding interest in EMB for students and faculty at the many academic institutions within the Lone Star Section. In addition the event will include Texas State University in San Marcos (Central Texas Section), with emphasis on its very active IEEE faculty and student branch. The workshop will featuring a Keynote, Panel Discussion, and Poster session at the (https://www.txst.edu/starpark/conference-center.html) Conference facility in San Marcos, Texas on December 6, 2024. (Room 173 and 174) Students: Please submit a title and abstracts (less than 500 words) to https://forms.gle/NaLgLeW8aypNwFqz8 by 30 November 2024. The best 5 posters abstracts will be published in IEEE Pulse Magazine. Speaker(s): Dr. Stephen T.C. Wong Agenda: Schedule 8:30 AM: Registration and breakfast 9:00-9:15 AM: Introduction and Welcome by TXST 9:15-10:15 AM: Keynote 10:15-11:15 AM: Panel Discussion – Ethics in AI - Dr. Jose Salinas, Research Scientist, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research - Hakima Ibaroudene, Research and Development Manager, Southwest Research Institute - Brett Bowman, Research Physicist, Air Force Research Laboratory - Dr. Robert Teague, Chief Medical Officer, Green Room Technologies 11:15-11:45 PM: IEEE Lone Star Section Presentation – Dr. Walt Downing, Section Chairman 11:45-12:45 PM: Lunch (BBQ) 12:45-2:15 PM: Poster presentations 2:15 PM: Wrap up and closing remarks 2:30 PM: Workshop Adjourn STAR One Conference Center, 3055 Hunter Road, San Marcos, Texas, United States, 78666

From Intelligent Surfaces to Noise-Driven Communication: Innovative Technologies for 6G and Beyond Prof. Ertuğrul Başar Koç University, Turkey – [email protected] When: December 6th 2024, 11H00 AM Quebec-Canada Local Time Where: ONLINE VIA ZOOM: https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1 Meeting ID : 815 2108 4215 Password : 018477 Abstract - Our community has witnessed the rise of many exciting communication technologies in recent years. Notable examples include alternative waveforms, massive multiple-input multiple-output signaling, non-orthogonal multiple access, joint communications and sensing, AI-empowered systems, and so on. In this context, 6G wireless networks will inevitably require a rethinking of wireless communication systems and technologies, particularly at the physical layer, since the cellular industry reached another critical milestone with the development of 5G wireless networks with diverse applications. Within this perspective, first, this talk aims to shed light on the most recent developments in reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-empowered communication towards 6G and beyond wireless networks by discussing promising candidates for future research and development. Specifically, we emphasize different RIS architectures and emerging RIS use cases. Second, taking RIS-based radio frequency chain-free transmitters one step further, we put forward the paradigm of noise-driven communication. We discuss the potential of noise-driven communication systems for three purposes: low/zero-signal-power transmission by indexing resistors or other noise sources according to information bits, noise-alike waveform/modulation design for improved communication efficiency, and unconditionally secure key generation using noise-based loops. Biography - [] Prof. Ertuğrul Başar received his Ph.D. degree from Istanbul Technical University in 2013. He is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, and the director of the Communications Research and Innovation Laboratory (CoreLab). He had visiting positions at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany (2022, Mercator Fellow) and Princeton University, USA (2011-2012, Visiting Research Collaborator). His primary research interests include 6G and beyond wireless networks, communication theory and systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, software-defined radio implementations, waveform design, physical layer security, and deep learning and signal processing for communications. In the past, Dr. Başar served as an Editor/Senior Editor for many journals, including IEEE Communications Letters (2016-2022), IEEE Transactions on Communications (2018-2022), Physical Communication (2017-2020), and IEEE Access (2016-2018). Currently, he is an Editor of Frontiers in Communications and Networks. He is the author/co-author of more than 170 international journal publications and 16 patents that received around 15K citations. He also supervised 5 PhD and 18 master’s students. He is an Associate Member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). In recognition of his outstanding contributions to physical-layer design for next-generation wireless networks, Prof. Basar was elevated to IEEE Fellow in 2023, becoming one of the youngest IEEE Fellows of Turkey at the age of 37. He is also a Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) and the Artificial Intelligence Industry Academy (AIIA). Recently, Dr. Basar has been selected as an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer for the Class of 2024-2025. Speaker(s): Prof. Başar, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443554

All IEEE members are invited to a work session in support of the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology on December 7, 2024 from 10:00AM to 3:00 PM. Lunch at an area restaurant will be provided. SAMSAT is opening new meeting and exhibit space that will include displays of computing artifacts and the IEEE Armstrong Traveling Exhibit that will open in 2025. Some tasks include touch up painting in the halls, moving stored items and cleaning artifacts. The museum has a large collection of mechanical and electronic calculators and early computers. Anyone with an interest in the history of computing is welcome to come to the meeting, adopt a specific piece, research the history/significance and help to prepare a display. Bldg: Education Center, San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology, 5035 SW 36th Street, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78226

The combined Santa Clara Valley, San Francisco, & Oakland/East Bay IEEE PELS is very pleased to invite you to our upcoming online webinar. We are excited and honored to have Prof. Qianwen Xu of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden to speak on the topic of AI and Digitalization as Enablers of the Clean Energy Transition. Here's more about the talk from the Speaker: As we transition towards a climate-neutral society, future energy systems will increasingly feature high shares of renewable energy sources and power electronic converters. However, these advancements introduce significant challenges in maintaining power balance and system stability. This talk will explore how AI helps to address these challenges. Specifically, the talk focuses on transfer learning based modeling for converter interfaced assets, digital twin development of power systems, and safe deep reinforcement learning for grid optimization with numerous converter interfaced renewable energy sources. This talk targets those interested in tech-driven environmental sustainability, offering insights into how digital advances support the clean energy transition. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443097

First Night: How does today’s process industry engineer even specify a motor with the plethora of industry standards from various standards development organizations around the globe? This paper provides a basic overview of the issues that are essential in the decision process when purchasing a new motor and is directed toward the engineer who must specify motors but is not a motor specialist. Since project engineers are regularly expected to justify options selected and purchase recommendations, this paper provides guidance. Process industry motor standards are used in review of motor requirements and options available today. Index Terms – Motor standards, motor specifications, severe duty motor, petrochemical industry motor, motor reliability, premium efficiency, ASD motor, induction motor. Second Night: IEEE 841-2020 IEEE STANDARD FOR PETROLEUM AND Chemical Industry—Premium Efficiency Severe Duty, Totally Enclosed (TEFC) Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors — Up to and Including 370 kW 500 hp to be issued in 2020 has been updated and improved from the 2009 version. The standard covers three-phase premium-efficiency severe-duty TEFC squirrel-cage induction motors with antifriction bearings in sizes up to and including 370 kW (500 hp). Important changes and updates have been made to the standard, including the addition of some applications for ASD motors in classified locations. Improvements to the standard are reviewed in detail. Requirements are identified that improve motor reliability and increase motor life. Co-sponsored by: Christopher Sanderson, SMIEEE Speaker(s): Donald Dunn, Dennis Bogh Agenda: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Dinner Served to all registered attendees. 6:15 pm - 6:30 pm: Annoucements 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Presentation Bldg: Bechtel Energy Building #3, 2105 Citywest Place, Houston, Texas, United States, 77042

Officer Meeting 3940 N Elm St, Denton, Texas, United States, 76207

I am delighted to hold the next Distinguished Speaker series which will be held in Zoom on Dec 11th (W) from 5:15pm to 6pm (CST). The Speaker will be Dr. Ziho Kang, a tenured Associate Professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Oklahoma (OU). Dr. Kang has 7 years of industry work experience and 11 years of academy work experience, and has won research awards from the National Science Foundation, Federal Aviation Administration, Microsoft Corporation, and National Academy of Sciences. The presentation topic will be "National Science Foundation i-Corps (Entrepreneurial Training Program): Lessons Learned from Participating in the Cohort." Speaker(s): Ziho, Agenda: Zoom presentation followed by Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/448314

It has been a tradition of the New Orleans Section of the IEEE for a number of years to invite all Past Section Chairs, along with the Past Chairs of its predecessor organizations, IRE and AIEE, to be our guests at a December meeting honoring their service to the Section. We will also use this event to present out annual awards for the Section. Agenda: NOTE: Room Capacity is 36 persons! RSVP SOON! PLEASE RSVP BY 12 NOON FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 2024 TO: RICHARD MILLER: [email protected] or 504-905-3570 (cell) REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR ENTRÉE SELECTION WITH RSVP ! ! Appetizers Charbroiled Oysters (3 per person) Spinach Dip Salad: Crabmeat Mediterranean Entrees: Choice of One Maine Lobster Catch of the Day (with Cajun Seasoning) Boneless Short Rib Dessert: Cheesecake Beverage: Soft drinks, Unsweetened Iced Tea, & Coffee NOTE: CASH BAR – SEPARATE TAB PER GUEST Cost: Past Chair Plus 1 Guest: No Cost IEEE Members and their Guests: $20 per person IEEE Student Members: $10 each Non-IEEE members: $30 each PAYMENT: Cash, Check, Credit Card (CC Reader Available) 3232 North Arnoult Rd, Metairie, Louisiana, United States, 70002

[]Mark Goldstein, President of International Research Center will present an insightful and in-depth session on the future of the satellite industry, focusing on the key developments shaping the telecommunications, broadband, and Earth Observation (EO) segments. His presentation will explore the revolution in launch capabilities and capacities as well as cutting-edge technologies such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, the rise of 5G satellite Direct to Device (D2D) integration, and innovations in remote sensing and analysis. We'll examine the impact of these trends on global connectivity, high-speed internet access, intelligence and environmental monitoring, and cybersecurity while also examining the challenges and opportunities facing industry stakeholders. Gain a strategic understanding of how these advancements are revolutionizing the satellite landscape, driving growth in critical sectors, and finding innovative new applications and use cases. Speaker(s): Mark Goldstein , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/448655

Join the YP community with a fun evening of games, competition, and laughter! The LSS YP will be hosting our December networking social at the LAN Gaming Center located at the Boeing Center Tech Port. If you have any suggestions on a game(s) you would like to play, feel free to let us know! Our YP discord link will be below (valid until December 13th, or email us for a new link!) YP Discord: https://discord.gg/RE2wzbX9 Bldg: Boeing Center at Tech Port, 3331 General Hudnell Dr, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Our December event, this year, will be a joint IEEE/LES/ASCE Christmas party. This event will take place at Flying Heart Brewery in Bossier City, LA on December 12th at 5:30PM. Our Christmas party is a free event, so come enjoy a slice of pizza and a friendly conversation. I hope to see you all there and I hope all of you have a happy holiday. Please register to attend. Co-sponsored by: Louisiana Engineering Society (LES) - Shreveport Chapter; American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Shreveport Chapter Bldg: Flying Heart Brewery, 700 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City, Louisiana, United States, 71111

Baton Rouge IEEE Section Technical meeting Presentation topic is “Arc Flash Mitigation with Protective Relays" Co-sponsored by: IAS, ISA, WIE Speaker(s): Matt Proctor, P.E. Agenda: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Social 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presentation Bldg: LaContea Italiano Ristorante, 7970 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70809

IEEE Corpus Christi Section Social at Texas A1 Steakhouse located at 14241 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 (in Calallen). Texas A1 Steaks & Seafood located at 14241 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 (in Calallen)., Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

In the quest to break through the limitations of conventional computing paradigms, neuromorphic computing emerges as a revolutionary approach, inspired by the structure and functioning of the human brain. Neuromorphic computing seeks to mimic the neural architectures and operational principles of biological nervous systems to achieve promising levels of efficiency and adaptability. This talk delves into the fundamental concepts, potential applications, and areas for improvement in neuromorphic computing. Event will be held in The Archives Building (Building 51) and is restricted to US citizens. Light refreshments will be served. Speaker(s): Prativa Bldg: Building 51, 6220 Culebra, San Antonio, Texas, United States

We need R5 IEEE Houston Section volunteers to help with some workshops for Middle School Students a modified ((https://forms1.ieee.org/Mars-Space-Colony-Standards-Game.html#:~:text=A%20hands%2Don%2C%20team%2D,real%2Dworld%20technical%20standards%20development.)). Mars Space Colony: A Game of Standardization is crafted by experts with 20+ years’ experience in the high-stakes, real-world technical standards development. - Unique team-building experience: Through role-play, participants practice negotiation, consensus-building and have fun working through the standards development process. - Technical background not required: Players are assigned roles commonly found in standards working groups that reflect the economic, political, and technical realities of standards development. - Meets many ABET Criteria: Includes topics like the importance of standards to industry, fundamentals of standards development, and two case studies on standards, which is ideal for academic institutions seeking ABET engineering accreditation. Contact an IEEE Content Specialist today to learn more about getting access to these courses program for your organization. Co-sponsored by: NSBE Houston Professionals Room: Student Center, Bldg: University of Houston Downtown, 1 Main Street, Houston, Texas, United States, 77002

Chapter Committee Meeting to discuss chapter events Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432279

Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) implement Machine Learning (ML) algorithms that have the ability to address competitive resource allocation problems together with detection and mitigation of anomalous behavior. In this talk, we discuss their use in next-generation (NextG) communications within the context of cognitive networks to address i) spectrum sharing, ii) detecting anomalies, and iii) mitigating security attacks. GANs have the following advantages. First, they can learn and synthesize field data, which can be costly, time consuming, and non-repeatable. Second, they enable pre-training classifiers by using semi-supervised data. Third, they facilitate increased resolution. Fourth, they enable recovering corrupted bits in the spectrum. The talk will provide basics of GANs, a comparative discussion on different kinds of GANs, performance measures for GANs in computer vision and image processing as well as wireless applications, a number of datasets for wireless applications, performance measures for general classifiers, a survey of the literature on GANs for i)–iii) above, some simulation results, and future research directions. In the spectrum sharing problem, connections to cognitive wireless networks are established. Simulation results show that a particular GAN implementation is better than a convolutional auto encoder for an outlier detection problem in spectrum sensing. Speaker(s): Ender Ayanoglu Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446267

Please Join us for an LMAG and Section Holiday Dinner being held Tuesday, December 17 at 6 pm at the Wheeler Room on the 3rd Floor of the Phantom Canyon Brewing over looking downtown Colorado Spring. Please bring a guest. The event will include reception at 6 pm with fruit & cheese appetizer and 1 wine/beer/soft drink provided by Phantom Canyon followed by Burger Buffet dinner with hamburger/chicken burger, salad, cole slaw, beans. A vegetarian option will be available. The LMAG and Section will cover a majority of costs but we request a $20 attendance fee for this event. The meal will be followed by a Presentation "Tesla's Magnifying Transmitter" by David BONDURANT, IEEE Pikes Peak Section Chair. This talk will describe Tesla's life story and specifically focus on 1899, the year that Tesla spent in Colorado Springs building and testing his experimental laboratory located in what is now Memorial Park. This Magnifying Transmitter became the first Full Scale Demonstration of a Very Low Frequency Continuous Wave transmitter for wireless telegraphy and power transmission. The Section is working to make this an IEEE Milestone to add to the existing monument to Tesla currently located at Pikes Peak and Foote Avenue in Memorial Park. Tesla's Magnifying Transmitter located near the Union Printer Home in today's Memorial Park Speaker(s): David Bondurant, Agenda: Reception Dinner Presentation - Tesla's Magnifying Transmitter Room: Wheeler Room (3rd Floor), Bldg: Phantom Canyon Brewing, 2 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80903

In the dynamic world of technology, cloud architecture has emerged as a pivotal field, driving innovation and digital transformation across industries. This presentation explores the roadmap for professional advancement in cloud architecture, focusing on the essential skills, strategies, and opportunities that aspiring professionals must harness to succeed. From mastering foundational concepts to embracing cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, AI-driven cloud solutions, and multi-cloud strategies, attendees will gain actionable insights into skill-building and career growth. Additionally, we will delve into industry certifications, the value of mentorship, and leveraging networking platforms to stay ahead in this competitive domain. Whether you are beginning your journey or looking to elevate your career, this session equips you with the tools and knowledge to achieve excellence in cloud architecture. Co-sponsored by: Media Partner: Open Research Institute (ORI) Speaker(s): Ayisha Tabbassum Agenda: - Invited talk from Ayisha Tabbassum, Cloud Architect. - Q/A Session Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450439

What is IEEE-USA and am I a member? We'll provide an overview of the organization representing all US-based IEEE members. Not only that, there are many volunteer opportunities. Agenda: Lunch will be provided. Please register so that we may have the adequate number of meals. Non-SwRI attendees must register so we can provide names to the front gate. Room: 1.102, Bldg: 168, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78238

As more power systems are reaching very high shares of inverter-based resources (i.e., wind, solar, battery storage), new resources with advanced capabilities, termed grid forming (GFM), are becoming increasingly important. As a result, more system operators are defining performance and testing requirements for GFM IBRs and now projects are being built to these specifications. The webinar will provide some introduction to grid forming controls and introduce the latest developments with GFM specifications (including the most recent drafts from MISO, ERCOT, and ENTSO-E) and GFM projects. Co-sponsored by: University of California, Riverside Speaker(s): Dr. Julia Matevosyan, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446735

From Arthur Depoian: I'm excited to share that I'll be defending my PhD dissertation tomorrow, Thursday, December 19th at 9:30 AM CST in DP B242. Please feel free to bring along anyone you think might be interested in: 3940 N Elm St, Denton, Texas, United States, 76207, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/454380

Monthly IEEE New Orleans Section South Lake Life Member Affinity Group Meeting Co-sponsored by: Richard Miller, Chair South Lake Life Member Affinity group Agenda: 12:00pm 1200hrs Start of meeting with social and order lunch 1:00pm 1300hrs Formal meeting with old business then New business follow up with proposed coming events and if Frances is available presentation on HQ activities, 2:00pm 1400hrs Adjourn. Bldg: New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Restaurant, 4141 St. Charles Ave , 4141 Ct Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70115

Please note date for December CVT Social: Thursday, 12/19/24 Please consider joining us for this time of socializing and networking. Dallas CVT December 2024 update Dallas IEEE Communication and or Vehicular Society member, Please join us for our December CVT Social. We will on the University of Texas at Dallas campus in the SPN.1 building lobby. Our social will begin at 4:00 PM and run through 6:15 PM. Light food and drinks will be provided for our attendees, no charge to attend. There will not be a formal talk, although our CVT Chair will lead some discussions on the chapter and other related topics. Plenty of time to socialize and share your thoughts with our board. Parking passes will be sent to those to register. December 19 Social, UT Dallas SPN.1 lobby beginning at 4:00 PM Title: "CVT December Social" Date: December 19, 2024 Location: UTD Synergy Park North Building Lobby; 3000 Waterview, Richardson, TX Directions: NE Corner Synergy Park Blvd and Steward Dr. Thanks in advance, and all the best. Larry Dallas IEEE CVT Board members emails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Agenda: Room: 725, 2100 N Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75082, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75082

Join IEEE Young Professionals Central Texas Section to celebrate another year together! Any and all welcome! 1109 S Lamar, Austin, Texas, United States

Edmundo Casas from Kauel will be sharing his TEMSCON 24 (Panama) presentation: Design of a Computer Vision-based Third-party Risk Alert System for Oil & Gas Pipeline Corridors Plus, we will have a Q&A of the event and will share details about the upcoming 2025 edition for paper submission and participation. Speaker(s): Edmundo Casas, Italo Bett Agenda: 7:00 - 7:30: Design of a Computer Vision-based Third-party Risk Alert System for Oil & Gas Pipeline Corridors 7:30 - 8:00: TEMSCON 2024 Q&A and details about the upcoming 2025 edition for paper submission and participation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451746