The panel topic is "Data Center Infrastructure to Meet the Demands of AI". Event details: - Date: Wednesday, April 8th - Time: 5:00 PM - Format: 1.5-hour moderated panel discussion, followed by open networking and audience Q&A - Venue: GR 2.302 UT Dallas Panel: - Matthew Wilkowski – Würth Elektronik - Pradeep Shenoy – Texas Instruments - Dr. Jie Zhang - UT Dallas - Shawn McLaughlin - Qualus Agenda: Host: IEEE Dallas PES/IAS/PELS Joint Chapter Panel Topic: Data Center Infrastructure to Meet the Demands of AI Date: Wednesday, April 8 Venue: GR 2.302, UT Dallas Campus Agenda: --------------------------------------------------------------- Time Item 5:00 PM Doors Open & Welcome / Food and Snacks 5:10 PM Opening Remarks – IEEE Dallas Joint Chapter Host 5:15 PM Panelist Introductions 5:30 PM Moderated Panel Discussion 6:45 PM Audience Q&A 6:55 PM Closing Remarks 7:00 PM Open Networking --------------------------------------------------------------- Panelists: - Pradeep Shenoy – Texas Instruments - Matthew Wilkowski – Würth Elektronik - Shawn McLaughlin – Qualus - Dr. Jie Zhang – UT Dallas (Academic) Bldg: GR 2.302, 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/546623

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Security Engineering: Protecting People, Facilities, and Information in a Changing World We live in an increasingly volatile world and the need for security - and safety - is constantly changing. Security Engineering focuses on physical and technical security, protecting people/facilities/information, while insuring this security also includes essential elements of safety. Unfortunately the field of security engineering is seldom in the news (we don’t have a tv show about security engineers). So what is a security engineer and what do they do? This presentation will introduce the field of security engineering through a case study of the evolution of the technical and physical security programs at the US Department of State. Although security has always been an essential element of the Department of State, the role of Diplomatic Security Services has seen many changes over the years. The bombings of the Marine Barracks in Lebanon in the early 1980’s, the East African bombings in Africa in 1998, and “911” have all had a huge impact on the size and mission of DSS, and the need for security engineers continues to grow. But DSS is not the only organization that employees security engineers - so we will look at the skill sets necessary to be a security engineer as well as discuss the types of employees that would be interested in engineers with a familiarity of security engineering concepts. Speaker(s): Daryl Zimmerman, Agenda: 5:00 - Complimentary Food w/Registration 5:15 - 6:15 - Presentation 6:15 - 6:45 - Additional Q&A as needed Room: 336, Bldg: EEP, 501 E. Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57701

IEEE NOLA Please join us for an IEEE NOLA Section/YP joint meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Tulane University Makerspace Tour & Tour of Tulane Instrumentation for Nanoscience & Innovation (TINI): This new state of the art cleanroom which is under construction can be viewed through windows while faculty provide an overview of this exciting development. Makerspace website: https://makerspace.tulane.edu/index.php?title=Scot_Ackerman_MakerSpace_at_Tulane_University_Wiki TINI website: https://sse.tulane.edu/tini This tour will begin at the Makerspace site (park on Engineer Rd which can be accessed from Freret street), then proceed to the TINI Site, after the tours we will convene for pizza, drinks and social time. Dinner Cost: $10.00 for IEEE Members; $10.00 Mbr Guest $5.00 for Life Members; $5.00 LM Guest $15.00 for non-members; $15.00 NM Guest FREE for Students/Faculty PAYMENT AT THE DOOR: Cash, Check Speaker(s): Dr. Escarra, David Robinson Room: Makerspace Lab, Bldg: Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, 201 Lindy Boggs Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70118

Baton Rouge IEEE Section Monthly Meeting Presentation topic is “Corrosion Resistant Conduit for Harsh Environments" Co-sponsored by: IAS, ISA, WIE Speaker(s): Jay Anderson 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

This presentation offers a fascinating glimpse into the electrical engineering design of the Denver Commuter Rail system. Through detailed photographs of rail electrical equipment and clearly defined design assumptions, the presenter highlights key aspects of the system’s electrical architecture. The presentation also places the design within a broader historical and theoretical context, particularly with respect to power system protection theory. Overall, this presentation is both engaging and thought-provoking, offering valuable insights for novice engineers as well as experienced electrical power professionals. Co-sponsored by: Platte River Power Authority Speaker(s): Walt Slade Agenda: Doors Open 6:00pm Networking from 6:00-6:45pm Power and Energy Society Announcements 6:45-7:00 pm Technical Presentation 7:00-8:00 pm A light snack will be available, probably Pizza and Soft drinks Bldg: PRPA Headquarters, 2000 East Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80525

This talk presents wave-based sensing and fast modeling methods spanning time-reversal acoustics, nonlinear piezoelectric tuning, and magneto-acoustic device physics. I describe a time-reversal acoustics (TRA) measurement system for detecting change events in complex environments where optical line-of-sight is blocked. The system detected both gross changes (e.g., removing an object from a dense “forest” of posts) and subtle tampering (e.g., material substitution), with sub-wavelength spatial sensitivity. Simulation tools revealed object and boundary interactions encoded in the time signals and quantified the impact of sensor geometry and boundary conditions on detection and localization. Second, we developed simulation capability to predict tuning in nonlinear RF devices, demonstrated voltage-controlled frequency tuning in X-cut lithium niobate (LN) on insulator, and created tools for nonlinear coupling analysis. A key outcome is capturing nonlinear effects with effective-medium properties, enabling applications such as real-time RF device temperature stabilization. Third, I motivate acoustically driven ferromagnetic resonance (ADFMR) for energy-efficient control of magnonic devices via magnetoelastic coupling driven by piezoelectric transducers. Lastly, I describe fast simulation approaches for magneto-acoustic devices using perturbation theory and a Stroh-formalism framework for efficient modeling of magnetoelastic layered media. Speaker(s): Darren, Room: A204, Bldg: Osborne Center, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Osborne Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

IEEE Lone Star Section EMBS Chapter and the Life Members Affinity Group will host Dr. Larry Higgins for a presentation of the Lightning Rod Man. Abstract: Lightening Rod Man is a brief whimsical story of Franklin's lightening rods from the 18th to 21st century. There is a brief 19th century home visit, with a 20th century musical reprise. Meanwhile, these snake-oil salesmen never cease, as a current glimpse at the Internet will show. Biography: Lawrence Higgins has pursued dual careers in medicine and engineering. He earned his baccalaureate in biology and doctorate in medicine after being discouraged from engineering study. Recruited while in med school as a lab tech, he was exposed to the possibilities of applying engineering solutions to medical problems, His mentor at the time initiated a fellowship program at Drexel Institute in the new field he named biomedical engineering. Higgins graduated in 1963.Along the way Dr. Higgins has contributed research in medical instrumentation, biomechanics. During the remainder of his career, Dr. Higgins practiced and taught medicine in San Antonio. Registration details: Seating goes to those who register via this vtools event in the order received; plan ahead to REGISTER. Correction: 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): Larry Higgins , Agenda: 11:30 AM: Business meeting and lunch 12:00-12:50 PM: Presentation by Speaker 1:00 PM: Meeting adjourned Alamo Café, 14250 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio , Texas, United States

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Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used by developers and students to generate code, offering significant gains in productivity and accessibility. However, LLM-generated code often introduces subtle yet critical security vulnerabilities, particularly in domains such as cryptography and secure software development. This webinar presents a practical and systematic approach to secure code generation using LLMs, focusing on transforming raw model outputs into verifiably safe implementations. The session introduces a structured workflow, Prompt → Harden → Verify, that guides participants through crafting security-aware prompts with explicit constraints, enforcing correctness through unit testing, and applying lightweight automated security checks prior to deployment. Through hands-on demonstrations, attendees will learn how to integrate secure coding practices directly into the LLM-assisted development pipeline. By the end of the webinar, participants will gain a repeatable methodology for reducing vulnerabilities in AI-generated code, along with ready-to-use templates and a security validation checklist. This work aims to bridge the gap between AI-assisted programming and secure software engineering, enabling practitioners to harness LLM capabilities while maintaining strong security guarantees. Speaker(s): Dr. Mahmoud Abouyoussef, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553201

The IEEE Beaumont Section is organizing a roundtable to review the alignment of the Electrical and Engineering Curriculum with industry representative. Room: 1003, Bldg: Cherry Building, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, United States

--------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting for the executive committee officers. Room: 238, Bldg: Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, United States

Graduate Seminar on Voltage Ride Through (VRT) in Modern Power Systems. Speaker: Mr. Bashar Ibrahim (Siemens) Date: Monday, April 13 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Room 117 (In-Person) This seminar will present the concept of Voltage Ride Through (VRT), a critical requirement in modern power systems to ensure grid stability during voltage disturbances. The lecture will cover real-world applications, grid code requirements (e.g., ERCOT), and the role of reactive power support in maintaining system reliability, especially with the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources. Organized by IEEE Galveston Bay Section (Region 5) Supported by Siemens & IEEE Co-sponsored by: Siemens Speaker(s): Ibrahim, Room: 117, Bldg: New Electrical Building, 100 University dr., Prairie View, Texas, United States, 77446

As vegetation remains a leading ignition risk, utilities are reimagining programs through technology. Learn from Adam Pahls, Senior Manager at the Wilfire Mitigation Department of Evergy Inc. on how lidar mapping, predictive growth models, and risk-based trimming cycles are helping utilities optimize budgets, extend maintenance intervals, and deliver measurable reductions in fire potential. Refreshments will be provided at the event. Speaker(s): Adam Room: 233, Bldg: Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, United States

In recent years, there has been a significant amount of research and development efforts, both in academia and industry, on technologies that help build a connected world. Quite a few of the new applications being targeted need accurate positioning, or location-awareness. One cutting-edge wireless technology, which is optimized for secure micro-location-based applications, and thereby set out to play a critical role in enabling a myriad of new or enhanced applications that require highly accurate location and distance sensing, is the Ultra-WideBand (UWB) technology. UWB is an IEEE 802.15.4a/z standard technology optimized for secure micro-location-based applications. Unlike other radio frequency technologies, UWB was specifically designed to enable precise, secure, real-time measurement of location, distance, and direction, while concurrently supporting two-way communication. There have also been significant efforts on defining a standard that would make UWB robust and immune to various forms of interference, assuring a high level of reliability. The presentation will focus on the key differentiating aspects of the technology, key topologies of usage and applications, and recent and upcoming developments in the IEEE and industry standards. Speaker(s): , Dr Mousumi Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553393

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We invite research abstracts from students, faculty, and industry professionals for oral presentation at the Technology Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI). For more information, please visit the event website (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr5.ieee.org%2Fshreveport%2Ftech-forum-ai%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csreekumari%40ulm.edu%7C8d8eb4c02cc741d1faf908de7b070c44%7C90963b0cb03044fba95a9e359af4f668%7C1%7C0%7C639083467377784578%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eZTzY%2FSV88%2BwF%2BRMAFimMdu3sMiWgtkgeFr7ykL8GHI%3D&reserved=0) Please submit abstracts to https://forms.gle/EQcxeRyUWTm2mcGK9 [] Topics include: AI in Healthcare AI in Engineering AI in STEM Education AI in Smart Cities & Transportation AI in Energy & Sustainability AI in Robotics & Automation AI in Business Intelligence Human-Centered AI AI in Cybersecurity Forum Highlights: Professional platform for AI research and presentations Student engagement and recognition Academia–industry collaboration Ethical and applied AI focus Room: University Ballroom, Bldg: University Center, One University Place, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, 71115

Join us as we host executives from Corbins (NOX Group), including Kevin Angle, PE, and Amber Mitchell and executive leadership. This session is designed specifically for EE and CE students (or any engineer!) looking to bridge the gap between the classroom and the field. Our guest speakers will dive into: - Defining Success: Pro-tips for navigating the Electrical and Computer Engineering landscape. - The "Hidden" Map: Uncovering high-growth career paths and emerging trends you won't find in a textbook. - Industry Deep-Dive: Real-world opportunities in the booming Data Center and Construction sectors. Whether you are looking for your first internship or preparing for graduation, this is your chance to gain the "insider insight" needed to negotiate your way into your career. Bring your questions for an open Q&A! Speaker(s): KEVIN ANGLE, AMBER MITCHELL Agenda: - Defining Success: Pro-tips for navigating the Electrical and Computer Engineering landscape. - The "Hidden" Map: Uncovering high-growth career paths and emerging trends you won't find in a textbook. - Industry Deep-Dive: Real-world opportunities in the booming Data Center and Construction sectors. Bldg: Auditorium, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78224

Learn how to implement digital signal processing from scratch. Open to all disciplines. Food & refreshments provided. Room: 343, Bldg: Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, United States

The IEEE-KC PES/IAS Joint Chapter is excited to announce its Technical Seminar Series for Spring 2026! This year we will again have an in-person hybrid format, although we will also offer a virtual option. Please see below for location details. Topics for this year are: - April 7 (Tuesday) - Large Load Day - April 14 (Tuesday) - Industrial Applications Day - April 21 (Tuesday) - Inverter-Based Resources Day - April 28 (Tuesday) - Motor Bus Transfer and DER Modernization Day (Virtual Only) Registration links: April 7th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533913 April 14th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550966 April 21st: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550977 April 28th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550982 Fee Schedule: - In-person registration cost (IEEE members): $5 with PDH - In-person registration cost (non-IEEE members): $10 with PDH - Online registration cost: $5 with PDH - Student: $0 Agenda: Doors to the in-person event open at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served at approximately 5:00pm. The evening's seminar will include two or three presentations and will begin promptly at 6:00pm CDT. Each presentation will include one or two breaks, as well as a short quiz and survey. Completion of the quiz will be required to receive a PDH certificate. PES Officer & Volunteer team contact information: - Evergy: Jason Weil ([email protected]); Luis Gonzalez ([email protected]) - Burns & McDonnell: Mahfooz Hilaly ([email protected]); Jason Ottens ([email protected]) - Siemens: Chris Dyer ([email protected]) - Kiewit: Tony Locatelli ([email protected]) - Black & Veatch: Soham Ghosh ([email protected]) - Univ. of Central Missouri: Mohammad Sadi ([email protected]) Parking Directions: Events will be held in Kiewit's K3 building. Please see the illustrations below for parking directions: [] Speaker(s): Jeff Williams , Mahfooz Hilaly Bldg: K3, 8890 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, Kansas, United States, 66219, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550966

Hi All, 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! Speaker(s): Chris Salvo, Room: outside in bench area, Hurtados BBQ, 205 E. Front St, Arlington, Texas, United States, 86011

This IEEE workshop focuses on emerging research and practical developments in AI-enabled cybersecurity and smart energy systems. The event is designed to bring together graduate students, researchers, and professionals to explore advanced topics in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, smart grids, and power and energy systems. The workshop will feature technical talks, tutorials, research presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions. Participants will gain insights into current research challenges, methodologies, and future directions, while engaging with experts from academia and IEEE leadership. This event is organized to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance research skills, and promote knowledge exchange in secure and intelligent cyber-physical energy systems. 100 University Dr, Prairie View, Texas, United States, 77446, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537820

Substation Tour The IEEE Southwest Missouri Young Professionals Affinity Group invites you to tour a local Springfield substation. During this tour, substation components will be discussed, such as Circuit Breakers, Circuit Switchers, Transformers, and Instrument Transformers, along with the basics of substation design and use. We all use the power grid every day -- now is your chance to understand it better. Agenda: - Meet at the Substation - Safety Brief from tour guide - Substation Tour - Questions and wrap-up Springfield, Missouri, United States, 65807

How to Build an 8-Core Hyperthreaded Monster Computer on a Budget It is hard to find a computer exactly the way that one wants and needs just sitting on the shelf in a store. Some companies offer custom made ones but with a price to match. Additionally, no one source has all of the things that one would want. Quality becomes another issue as most people shop with price as a major controlling factor so companies are parsimonious in procuring the components. Dr Morantz has combined his Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and good common sense to build an 8-core hyperthreaded monster computer with strong performance and reliability while working within a financial budget to fits his own needs and desires. This presentation covers this project from design phase to completion. Advantages and disadvantages will be discussed along with sourcing and assembly tips. This whole project took several months and has been very rewarding, both in having the computer that is needed and wanted, and being a learning process. Much knowledge and experience was gained with this project. Dr Morantz will go through the steps explaining what he did and why. Speaker(s): Dr. Brad Morantz, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550156

The panel topic is "Beyond College: Navigating Your Next Step with IEEE." Event details: Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: SMU Campus, Caruth Hall 406 Format: 1-hour moderated panel discussion with interactive segments, followed by audience Q&A and networking --------------------------------------------------------------- Panel: Martina Perkovic – IEEE-HKN SMU Corresponding Secretary Morgan Kiani – IEEE Dallas Section Vice Chair Dr. Carlos Davila – Southern Methodist University Fernando Villa – IEEE Dallas Section Young Professionals Event Coordinator Agenda: Event Agenda 6:00 – 6:05 PM Welcome & event overview 6:15 – 6:25 PM Segment 1: Transitioning after graduation 6:25 – 6:35 PM Segment 2: Career growth with IEEE 6:35 – 6:45 PM Segment 3: Scholarships & opportunities 6:45 – 6:55 PM Segment 4: Real-world advice & experiences 6:55 – 7:10 PM Live Q&A 7:10 – 7:15 PM Closing remarks & next steps Room: 406, Bldg: Caruth hall, 3145 Dyer st, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75205, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/552411

IEEE NOLA Members, Please join us for an IEEE New Orleans PES/ComSoc joint meeting on Wednesday April 15, 2026. Date: Wednesday April 15, 2026 Time: Social Hour 6:00pm Dinner and Presentation 7:00pm Location: Drago’s Seafood Restaurant Metairie: 2nd Floor 3232 N Arnoult Rd. Metairie, LA Presentation Title: Enhancing Grid Stability with STATCOM Summary: This presentation provides an overview of STATCOM technology, focusing on its operating principles and the primary components that enable dynamic reactive power support. It explains how STATCOMs regulate voltage and support grid stability through power electronics–based control. The presentation also highlights recent advancements in STATCOM technology, including the integration of energy storage and grid-forming capabilities, and discusses their role in enhancing overall power system performance and stability. Speaker Bio: Andrew Bailey is the FACTS & HVDC product manager for Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. (MEPPI). At MEPPI Mr. Bailey has contributed to the design, execution, and operational support of numerous Static Var Compensator (SVC), Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM), High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC), and Fixed Series Capacitor (FSC) systems. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 2013 and earned a Master of Engineering Degree in Power Systems from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2020. He is registered as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina and is an active member of IEEE Power and Energy Society and NGN member of Cigre. PDH: 1 PDH available Dinner Cost: $25.00 for IEEE Members; $25.00 Member Guest $15.00 for Life Members; $15.00 Life Member Guest $15.00 for Student Members $30.00 for Non-members; $30.00 Non-Member Guest PAYMENT: Cash, Check NOTE: Limited space, please RSVP ASAP! PLEASE RSVP TO: RICHARD MILLER: [email protected] or 504-905-3524 (cell) REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR ENTRÉE SELECTION WITH RSVP DINNER MENU: Appetizers: Charbroiled Oysters (3 per person) Salad: Tossed Mediterranean Entrees: (Choice of One) - Maine Lobster with potatoes - Fried Shrimp Platter - Pan Seared Chicken with Alfredo pasta Dessert: Cheesecake Beverage: Soft drinks, Unsweetened Iced Tea, & Coffee NOTE: CASH BAR – SEPARATE TAB PER GUEST 3232 N Arnoult Rd., Metairie, Louisiana, United States

April 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/549736

In a competitive global market, specific skills are becoming in-demand for entry-level roles into emerging tech fields like semiconductor production and advanced manufacturing. As a result, some companies are shifting toward skills-based hiring, prioritizing specific competencies over traditional diplomas. To stay ahead, you need a way to develop skills employers are seeking and validate your expertise in emerging technologies. Join us for our webinar where we’ll explore the strategic advantage of skills-based microcredentials and how to bridge the gap between your current experience and the high-demand roles of tomorrow. What You’ll Learn: - Strategic Advantage: How microcredentials can validate your skills so potential employers know what you can do. - Pathway Mapping: Real-world examples of using microcredentials to pivot into emerging tech fields through skilling, upskilling, and reskilling. - Employer’s Perspective: Direct insights into what skill sets hiring managers want to see for emerging tech roles. Speaker(s): Jennifer Fong, Melanie Booth, Scott Holman, Kathy Hayashi Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/547798

Join us for a casual Denver PELS Meet & Greet! We’re hosting a relaxed social gathering to connect with others in the power electronics community and chat about current technological challenges in the field. Some of our executive committee members recently attended APEC 2026, and we’ll share key insights and takeaways from the conference to spark discussion. Food and drinks will be provided for attendees. Whether you’re a student, professional, or just interested in power electronics, all are welcome. Come network, learn, and be part of the conversation! 1211 Avery St, Unit 101, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80403

Wichita State University IEEE student branch is thrilled to partner with Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) for a day of touring and learning at their Technology Center and Training Sub sites. Transportation will be provided from WSU. Due to security clearance reasons, self transportation options are not allowed. The full schedule of the site visit is as follows: - 7:30 am - 10:00 am - Bus leaves from WSU to reach OG&E North District Tech Center - 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Tour of Battery Energy Storage System (by Hermes Arevalo) - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Lunch, recruiting team providing lunch and speaking to students about internship and job opportunities at OG&E (Tech Center Conference Room) - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Travel from North District to OG&E Training Sub - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Tour of Training Substation (by Ryan Einer) - 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Bus leaves from OG&E Training Substation to reach WSU Limited participation. Please reserve your seat by completing the registration form at the following link https://edu.ieee.org/us-wichita/event/oge-site-visit-2026/ Co-sponsored by: Oklahoma Gas and Electric Speaker(s): Hermes, Ryan Bldg: OG&E North District Tech Center, 220 E. Wilshire Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73105

Fuzzy Logic & Information Retrieval Donald Kraft, IEEE Life Fellow, Professor Emeritus LSU Don will tell us his Life History on how he started in Industrial Engineering, took a turn into Computer Science and ended up a LIfe Fellow of the IEEE. Along the way, he literally wrote the book(s) on Fuzzy Logic and Information Retrieval. Expect that along the way, he will inform us about what Fuzzy Logic is (it’s a little Fuzzy to me) and how it’s applies to Information Retrieval. Speaker(s): Don Kraft, Agenda: Introductions Dinner Presentation Q&A Bldg: Downtown Panino's, 604 North Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80903

Join us for a tour of NOAA in Boulder. The tour will include the (http://spaceweather.gov/)(http://spaceweather.gov/), (http://gml.noaa.gov/), National Weather Service (http://weather.gov/bou) and (http://sos.noaa.gov/). The tour is free and will last 90 minutes. Attendees need to be US citizens or US Green Card holders. Everyone should arrive 20-30 minutes early and will need a government-issued ID to come onto our campus. Visitors will first stop at the Visitor Center building for security. You all can then repark on the west side of the NOAA building. The tour will start in the NOAA lobby at 10 am. 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80305

For our April meeting, we are happy to welcome Zane Dunlap from Schneider Electric to come speak on IECC 2024 Presentation: The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is the latest model energy code published by the International Code Council (ICC). It establishes minimum energy-efficiency requirements for residential and commercial buildings and was developed using a consensus-based standards process led by industry professionals. For engineers, IECC 2024 increases emphasis on integrated system design, performance-based compliance, and documentation. Approximately 7–8% improvement in energy efficiency compared to IECC 2021, with increased reliance on performance paths and system trade-offs. This impacts Lighting, electrical, and mechanical systems. Speaker Bio: Zane Dunlap studied at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, gaining valuable experience in the logistics, sales, marketing and customer relationships. While at Schneider Electric, Zane excelled in one of our elite SDP programs, with a specific focus on Sales. He supported our American Power Conversion product (APC) catalog and notably grew the region he supported by 25%. Zane has shown strong leadership qualities and a willingness to take on new challenges during his time at Schneider. He joined a newly funded organization within the Commercial Sales Operations (CSO) BU, where he supported SLED business for half of the country. He is currently the Business Development Specialist for the Dallas area. 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 21th! Bldg: 777 Main, 777 Main St, Suite 2500, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/549555

Dallas IEEE Communication and or Vehicular Society member, Please join us for our April 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 April 21 meeting, UT Dallas SPN.1, registration opens at 11:30 AM, talk begins at 12:00 PM Title: "AI + Quantum + Blockchain: Navigating the Convergence" Speaker: Yeshwant Muthusamy, PhD, Yeshvik Solutions LLC, Founder and Owner Date: April 21, 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: AI + Quantum + Blockchain: Navigating the Convergence AI is transforming how we analyze data and make decisions, but it raises hard questions about transparency and accountability. Quantum computing, meanwhile, promises massive speedups for complex problems while threatening to break the very encryption that secures nearly everything we do online. Blockchain offers a way to address those concerns through immutable records and decentralized governance. These three technologies are converging fast. By 2030, quantum computers may be capable of cracking RSA-2048 encryption, and adversaries are already stockpiling encrypted data to decrypt later. NIST has set firm deadlines for migrating to quantum-resistant or post-quantum cryptography (PQC), yet most organizations have barely started. This talk explores how AI, blockchain, and quantum computing intersect, what the approaching "Y2Q" scenario means for IoT and enterprise systems, and what practical steps organizations should take now to prepare. 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

The IEEE-KC PES/IAS Joint Chapter is excited to announce its Technical Seminar Series for Spring 2026! This year we will again have an in-person hybrid format, although we will also offer a virtual option. Please see below for location details. Topics for this year are: - April 7 (Tuesday) - Large Load Day - April 14 (Tuesday) - Industrial Applications Day - April 21 (Tuesday) - Inverter-Based Resources Day - April 28 (Tuesday) - Motor Bus Transfer and DER Modernization Day (Virtual Only) Registration links: April 7th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533913 April 14th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550966 April 21st: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550977 April 28th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550982 Fee Schedule: - In-person registration cost (IEEE members): $5 with PDH - In-person registration cost (non-IEEE members): $10 with PDH - Online registration cost: $5 with PDH - Student: $0 Agenda: Doors to the in-person event open at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served at approximately 5:00pm. The evening's seminar will include two or three presentations and will begin promptly at 6:00pm CDT. Each presentation will include one or two breaks, as well as a short quiz and survey. Completion of the quiz will be required to receive a PDH certificate. PES Officer & Volunteer team contact information: - Evergy: Jason Weil ([email protected]); Luis Gonzalez ([email protected]) - Burns & McDonnell: Mahfooz Hilaly ([email protected]); Jason Ottens ([email protected]) - Siemens: Chris Dyer ([email protected]) - Kiewit: Tony Locatelli ([email protected]) - Black & Veatch: Soham Ghosh ([email protected]) - Univ. of Central Missouri: Mohammad Sadi ([email protected]) Parking Directions: Events will be held in Kiewit's K3 building. Please see the illustrations below for parking directions: [] Speaker(s): Ryan McDaniel, Nabil Mohammed , Justin Bardwell Bldg: K3, 8890 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, Kansas, United States, 66219, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550977

A reception for Texas State Legislators in the Lone Star Section. Come and visit with your Texas State Senator or Representative at lunchtime on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. Our event will be held at the Education Center of the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT), and will be devoted to discussing such items as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) issues, as well as those for technology infrastructure in the greater San Antonio area. Speaker(s): Dr. Cliff Zintgraff, Mr. Walt Downing Agenda: 11:00 am Legislators arrive and welcomed 11:10 am Welcome by San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT) CEO and Lone Star Section leadership 11:30 am Introductions and comments by legislators 12:00 pm Lunch and breakout for discussions with appropriate legislators 12:30 pm Tour of Area 21 at SAMSAT 1:00 pm Adjourn SAMSAT Education Center, 5035 SW 36th St, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Hi Y'All!! Welcome to our PES DLP session by Julio Romero Aguero. Dr. Aguero will be talking about "Distribution Reliability and Resiliency Assessment and Improvement." You can find all related work by Dr. Aguero for the Distinguished Lecture at https://ieee-pes.org/profile/julio-romero-aguero/ As the week of April 20-26, 2026, is also the duration to celebrate PES DAY, we are following the lecture by Professional Networking and marking the day as part of our PES Day celebration. Please join us at UT Dallas or connect with us over Google Meet to be part of the DLP and PES Day celebrations! Speaker(s): , Julio Agenda: IEEE PES Dallas Chapter — DLP Talk & Professional Networking Reception Distribution Reliability and Resiliency Assessment and Improvement 📅 April 22, 2026 | 📍 Venue TBD --------------------------------------------------------------- Time Item Details 11:00 AM Welcome & Introductions Opening remarks: brief overview of IEEE PES Dallas Chapter 11:10 AM Speaker Introduction Introduction of Julio Romero Aguero, IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer 11:15 AM DLP Talk (Hybrid — In-Person & Live-Streamed) Distribution Reliability and Resiliency Assessment and Improvement — Julio Romero Aguero 12:45 PM Q&A Session Open questions from in-person and online attendees 1:00 PM Closing Remarks & Transition Wrap-up of technical session; online attendees sign off 1:05 PM Networking Reception (In-Person Only) Food & beverages; open networking with speaker, industry professionals, and peers 1:15 PM Chapter Introductions & Career Conversations Chapter overview, career pathways, student engagement, future event plans 1:30 PM Open Networking Continues Students connect with industry professionals and speaker Julio Romero Aguero 1:50 PM Closing Thank you remarks & event wrap-up --------------------------------------------------------------- Event ends at approximately 2:00 PM Room: ECSS 2.102 (TI Auditorium), Bldg: ECSS, UTD Campus, 800 W.Campbell Rd., Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550731

[email protected] is the MGA Admissions & Advancement Representative for Region 5. As such, the main task is to promote Senior Member elevation for the members. The Senior Member title is the highest title that an IEEE member can apply for personally. This presentation will cover why elevation is good for the Section and for the member, Best Practices in assenbling your application, and the subsequent A&A Panel Review process that determines whether the application is successful. Co-sponsored by: Region 5 East Area Chair - Case Kirk Speaker(s): Larry Larson, Agenda: 7:00 PM - Welcome & Introductions 7:10 PM - Presentation: Senior Member Elevation - - - Larry Larson 7:40 PM - Q & A 7:53 PM - End of formal session - - Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550212

Innovator’s Toolkit: Patents & IP 101 A Virtual Speaker Series Event Have a great idea—but not sure how to protect it? Curious about patents, intellectual property, and how engineers can turn innovation into impact? Join the (https://r5.ieee.org/houston/) and the (https://r5.ieee.org/houston/communities-2/houston-women-in-engineering-wie-affinity-group/) for an engaging virtual session that breaks down the essentials of patents and IP in a practical, engineer-friendly way. Whether you’re an engineer, innovator, student, or tech professional, this session will give you a clear, practical foundation in patents and intellectual property—and the confidence to start building your own innovator’s toolkit. ✨ Registration is free—save your spot and bring your curiosity! Hosted by the (https://r5.ieee.org/houston/communities-2/houston-women-in-engineering-wie-affinity-group/) and the (https://r5.ieee.org/houston/). Speaker(s): Moriah Bisewski Agenda: [] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/540724

Boston Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society and GBC/ACM 7:00 PM, Thursday, 23 April 2026 MIT Room 32-G449 (Kiva) and online via Zoom Complexity of the Internet—An AI Observation Science Perspective Jeremy Kepner, MIT Please register in advance for this seminar even if you plan to attend in person at https://acm-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717750000324/WN_Z5KGSMQBSg2dzjM7s_X0mw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.Indicate on the registration form if you plan to attend in person. This will help us determine whether the room is close to reaching capacity. We plan to serve light refreshments (probably pizza) before the talk starting at around 6:30 pm. Letting us know you will come in person will help us determine how much pizza to order. We may make some auxiliary material such as slides and access to the recording available after the seminar to people who have registered. Abstract: What does “normal” look like in a system that grows, adapts, and scales at extraordinary speed? How do its underlying patterns shift as the network expands from its early days to a billion-fold increase in scale? In this seminar, Dr. Kepner will explore how advances in high-performance, privacy-preserving AI graph analysis tools open new windows into the Internet’s behavior. His work sheds light on emergence, structure, and stability within this constantly changing global system. Dr. Kepner will explain the deep connections between graphs and matrices and more general mathematical concepts of semirings and associative (token) arrays that are the foundations of modern large language model (LLM) agentic AI systems. These mathematical concepts form the basis of the high performance GraphBLAS sparse matrix standard and the D4M (Dynamic Distributed Dimensional Model) associative array library that can analyze the largest networks in the world while preserving privacy. Bio: Dr. Jeremy Kepner is an MIT Lincoln Laboratory Fellow. He founded the Lincoln Laboratory Supercomputing Center and pioneered the establishment of the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center. He has developed novel big data and parallel computing software used by thousands of scientists and engineers worldwide. He has led several embedded computing efforts, which earned him a 2011 R&D 100 Award. Kepner has chaired the SIAM Data Mining conference, the IEEE Big Data conference, and the IEEE High Performance Extreme Computing conference. Kepner is the author of two bestselling books, Parallel MATLAB for Multicore and Multinode Computers, and Graph Algorithms in the Language of Linear Algebra. His peer-reviewed publications include works on abstract algebra, astronomy, astrophysics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data mining, databases, graph algorithms, health sciences, plasma physics, signal processing, and 3D visualization. In 2014, he received Lincoln Laboratory's Technical Excellence Award. You can learn more about his work here: https://www.mit.edu/~kepner/ Kepner holds a BA degree in astrophysics from Pomona College and a PhD degree in astrophysics from Princeton University. He is a fellow of the Society of Industrial Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and is a faculty advisor to the MIT SIAM student group. Directions to 32-G449 - MIT Stata Center, 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA: Please use the main entrance to the Stata Center at 32 Vassar Street (the entrance closest to Main street) as those doors will be unlocked. Upon entering, proceed to the elevators which will be on the right after passing a large set of stairs and a MITAC kiosk. Take the elevator to the 4th floor and turn right, following the hall to an open area; 32-G449 will be on the left. (https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32) This joint meeting of the Boston Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society and GBC/ACM will be hybrid (in person and online). Up-to-date information about this and other talks is available online at https://ewh.ieee.org/r1/boston/computer/. You can sign up to receive updated status information about this talk and informational emails about future talks at https://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/ieee-cs, our self-administered mailing list. Co-sponsored by: gbc/acm Speaker(s): Jeremy Kepner, Room: 32-G449 (Kiva), Bldg: MIT building 32, 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533802

Cloud object storage systems achieve scalability and fault isolation by sharding metadata across independently managed domains. While most metadata operations naturally scale under this model, rename remains a fundamental challenge, as it requires atomicity and strong consistency across multiple metadata owners. This challenge is exacerbated when source and destination metadata reside in different shards, operate without shared storage, and cannot depend on global locks or global clocks. This talk presents the design of a distributed rename protocol for cloud-scale object storage systems, enabling atomic renames across independent metadata domains. The protocol models rename as a recoverable, multi-stage state machine rather than a monolithic transaction. It relies on explicit transaction tracking, shard-local invariants, and idempotent transitions, allowing failures and concurrent operations to safely drive in-progress renames toward completion or abort without centralized coordination. Speaker(s): Amber Agenda: 6:25 to 6:35 PM - Open for participants to enter and network. 6:35 to 6:40 PM - IEEE LM and CTCN Business meeting and to introduce speaker. 6:40 to 7:55PM - Formal Program and Q&A. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550647

Our guest speaker this month is Dr. Sid Suryanarayananan. Dr. Suryanarayanan is an electrical engineer focused on power system planning, infrastructure strategy, and emerging large-scale energy demand, with particular interest in how AI computing is reshaping grid expansion. This is a co-hosted meeting with the IEEE Denver PES/IAS, IEEE Denver Dine & Learn and IEEE Young Professionals. Note that this event is at Denver University Engineering Building. Dinner will be provided. Event open to all IEEE members and non-members. Schedule 6:15 – Check-in, Chapter Business and Networking 6:30 – Dinner Served 7:00 – Presentation 8:00 – Adjourn Title: From Queue to Energization - Rethinking Power Capacity Expansion in the AI Load Era Summary: Large AI data centers are increasingly being planned at hundreds of megawatts of power. While computing infrastructure can be deployed quickly, expanding grid infrastructure often takes much longer. This talk examines the implications of that timing gap and discusses what it may mean for power system planning as AI-driven demand continues to grow. Speaker(s): Suryanarayanan, 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/551941

[] REGISTRATION ENDS MARCH 5! Thanks to a grant from Region 5, we have 15 free tickets to this event (a $55 value). National Geographic Live brings awe-inspiring stories from the field to your city with touring live events. You'll meet National Geographic Explorers as they share behind-the-scenes stories and stunning visuals that ignite curiosity and spark real-world impact. These events include an hour-long immersive stage show and interactive post-show Q&A. Come grab your front-row seat to the extraordinary. Discover the marvels of our cosmic backyard through the eyes of the robotic spacecraft sent out to explore it. Aerospace engineer and National Geographic Explorer Tracy Drain works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop, test, and operate the complex machines that uncover some of the countless mysteries within (and way beyond!) our solar system. Among her projects: rovers on Mars, a mission to Jupiter, and a hunt for exoplanets that reshaped our entire understanding of the galaxy. Bldg: Visual and Performing Arts Center, Oklahoma City Community College, 7777 S. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73159

Meeting for the executive committee officers. Room: 238, Bldg: Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, United States

The program will include discussions, presentations and demonstration of four SAMSAT exhibits built by student interns. Co-sponsored by: SAMSAT Agenda: Room: Area21, Bldg: Boeing Center, TechPort San Antonio, 3331 General Hudnell Drive, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78226

Hybrid Event Details Are you involved with Computer Game Development? Do you know of staff or students at academic institutions who are? If so, please share this information on this event with them so they can attend this year's Competition. The top 10 of this year's entries of the games' first stage submitted will compete and be judged by professionals from the Computer Game Development industry. Building on the success of last year's competition, this year's is also being held in a Hybrid format! We'll be in-person at Cal State University, Fullerton and virtually via Twitch (while the teams present to the judges via Discord). The IEEE GameSIG Intercollegiate Game Competition, now in its fifteenth year, is an educational outreach project of IEEE GameSIG (which is part of the Orange County IEEE Computer Society, but does not geographically limit competing teams). The purpose of this event is to help students develop and demonstrate their skills at game design, development and promotion. They are challenged to show off a playable level of a game, live, in front of an audience of experienced game industry personnel and guests (which we are hoping you will join). The Computer Society Publication Office produced a 9 minute Youtube video about a previous live Competition/Showcase which is available on the home page of (https://gamesigshowcase.org/) or at this link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bjJW7foOBA) The competition typically attracts 30 to 50 entries, from which the top ten are chosen to present their work to the "live" audience and judges. Three primary awards are given, plus a series of special awards for unique achievements. These special awards are different each year based on the nature of what the developers are showing. Their is also a People's Choice Award voted on by those attending in person or virtually. More details on the competition can be found at (https://gamesigshowcase.org/) This year's showcase will be hosted from the California State University, Fullerton, at the Titan Student Center in Fullerton CA, and held Online via Twitch. Parking at the event is free. Use the State College Parking Structure on State College Blvd. Please seehttps://parking.fullerton.edu/visitors/index.htmlfor maps. The Twitch stream will start at 1:00 PM (PT) and end by 5:30 PM (PT). Registered individuals will receive reminders about the Showcase as we get closer to the event, with the Twitch link provided via (https://gamesigshowcase.org/) The Twitch stream will be public. - For sponsorship via networking at the event, please contact us for more information at [email protected]. - For sponsorship and donations, we'll contact you to acknowledge and verify processing. If unsure, please contact us. Support in check-form are preferred to avoid processing fees. - For inquiries and larger sponsorship or support, contact us for more information at [email protected]. Competition details are available at: http://gamesigshowcase.org/ Co-sponsored by: Physical Host: California State University, Fullerton Agenda: Tentative schedule: 1:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions 1:10 PM - Competition Presentation of Top Finalists 3:20 PM - Game Demos and Special Presentations 4:15 PM - Announcement of Winners 4:30 PM - Audience/Game Teams Interaction 5:30 PM - Twitch Stream concludes Room: Pavilion C, Bldg: Titan Student Union (TSU), California State University, Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, California, United States, 92831, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550362

The IEEE-KC PES/IAS Joint Chapter is excited to announce its Technical Seminar Series for Spring 2026! This year we will again have an in-person hybrid format, although we will also offer a virtual option. Please see below for location details. Topics for this year are: - April 7 (Tuesday) - Large Load Day - April 14 (Tuesday) - Industrial Applications Day - April 21 (Tuesday) - Inverter-Based Resources Day - April 28 (Tuesday) - Motor Bus Transfer and DER Modernization Day (Virtual Only) Registration links: April 7th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533913 April 14th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550966 April 21st: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550977 April 28th: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550982 Fee Schedule: - In-person registration cost (IEEE members): $5 with PDH - In-person registration cost (non-IEEE members): $10 with PDH - Online registration cost: $5 with PDH - Student: $0 Agenda: Doors to the in-person event open at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served at approximately 5:00pm. The evening's seminar will include two or three presentations and will begin promptly at 6:00pm CDT. Each presentation will include one or two breaks, as well as a short quiz and survey. Completion of the quiz will be required to receive a PDH certificate. PES Officer & Volunteer team contact information: - Evergy: Jason Weil ([email protected]); Luis Gonzalez ([email protected]) - Burns & McDonnell: Mahfooz Hilaly ([email protected]); Jason Ottens ([email protected]) - Siemens: Chris Dyer ([email protected]) - Kiewit: Tony Locatelli ([email protected]) - Black & Veatch: Soham Ghosh ([email protected]) - Univ. of Central Missouri: Mohammad Sadi ([email protected]) Parking Directions: Events will be held in Kiewit's K3 building. Please see the illustrations below for parking directions: [] Speaker(s): Murty Yalla, Babak Enayati Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550982

Robotics, AI, and the Quest for Human-Centered Autonomous Systems This presentation is by IEEE Fellow and RAS Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Lydia E. Kavraki. The meeting, on the UTSA University campus, is open to everyone and IEEE student members from all San Antonio universities are especially invited to attend. A dinner will be provided at no cost. (Parking Details) Park at the Bauerle Road Garage (BRG) across the Main Building, and we will offer parking validation. Speaker(s): Dr. Lydia Kavraki Agenda: 6:00pm - Reception (light hors d'oeuvres) 6:45pm - Begin seating in auditorium 7:00pm - Welcome and announcements LSS Robotics and Automation Chapter University of San Antonio RAS Student Branch 7:10pm - Introduction of Dr. Lydia E. Kavraki Presentation: "Robotics, AI, and the Quest for Human-Centered Autonomous Systems" 8:00pm - Questions and Discussion 8:15pm - Adjourn Room: 0.104, Bldg: Main Buiilding, University of Texas at San Antonio, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78249, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/539029