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[] Dive into the exciting world of holographic-type communications with Prof. Filip De Turck, an expert in network management and holographic-type technologies. This talk will explore the evolution of video streaming and the shift towards network softwarization, highlighting volumetric media's potential through practical examples. With his extensive background and over 750 publications, Prof. De Turck will address the challenges and opportunities in this field, aiming to inspire collaborative research. Join us for insights into the next-gen communication technologies. Abstract: This talk will give an overview of video streaming technologies over telecommunication networks while also taking the important evolution towards network softwarizaton into account. The importance and the opportunities provided by volumetric media delivery will be outlined by means of several examples. The most appropriate approach for volumetric media delivery and the various challenges and techniques will be highlighted next. Finally, an overview of research challenges and opportunities will be presented to stimulate further collaborative research. Short bio: Dr. Filip De Turck is a professor at the Department of Information Technology (Intec) of Ghent University and Imec, Belgium, with expertise in communication software, network resource management, adaptive multimedia service delivery, and next-generation video delivery platforms. In this research area, he is involved in and successfully completed many research projects with industry and academia, served as Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Network Operations and Management (CNOM), former chair of the Future Internet Cluster of the European Commission, is on the TPC of many international network and service management conferences and workshops and serves in the Editorial Board of several network and service management journals. Prof. Filip De Turck regularly organizes international workshops on the above-mentioned topics, served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM), and steering committee member of the IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS), the IFIP/IEEE Integrated Network Management (IM) Symposium, the IEEE Conference on Network Softwarization (IEEE NetSoft) and the IFIP/IEEE Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM). He also served as chair of the IEEE SDN Initiative Conference Committee, which coordinates initiative IEEE events and conferences on Softwarized Networks. Prof. Filip De Turck was named a Fellow of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) for outstanding technical contributions to network resource management and adaptive service delivery and serves as a ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer. He is currently (co-)author of over 750 publications. He received the IEEE ComSoc Dan Stokesberry Award 2021 for particularly distinguished technical contributions to the growth of the network operations and service management field. At the time of the meeting, join us at https://simnet.zoom.us/j/98358057643?pwd=MjloQnBONWdtR1BiZVMwNU9DLzBPZz09 Or on the Zoom App Meeting ID: 98358057643 Passcode: MjloQnBONWdtR1BiZVMwNU9DLzBPZz09 Co-sponsored by: Pradeep Kumar Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406600

Unique non-linearities exist in circuits and in Nature. Career trajectories and paths to success are no different and are generally unique to each individual. In this brief exposé, Dr. Farhana Sheikh shares the circuitous road to achieving her own version of success and share some key learnings from a career that has spanned 20+ years: from systems to software, software to circuits, and circuits to systems. Journeys such as this one are both exciting and challenging, while being completely instructive. [] Speaker(s): Dr. Farhana Sheikh Room: Grand Ballroom IV, Bldg: DoubleTree by Hilton Denver, 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80207

IEEE PI2 Austin, April, 2024, Tech Meeting In-Person 6 PM Central / 7 PM Eastern at Balcones Country Club Balcones Country Club: 8600 Balcones Dr. Austin, TX 78750 **NEW LOCATION** Dinner and soft beverages will be provided for those with reservations. If you do not have a reservation you will not be able to eat. Cost, to defray the room, dinner and refreshments cost: Thank you in advance: IF REGISTERED IN ADVANCE (Before 16 Apr 2024) Members and Non-Members: Select Register & Pay now, $25.00 Paypal from your credit card when registering - you do not need a Paypal account to use it. Click through to the credit card/debit page. OR Select Register Now and Pay Later and pay $25.00 cash or credit/debit with Square at the meeting. Please register in advance (skip the payment) IEEE Student Members: Free (must register in advance before 16 Apr 2024 with your IEEE member number) Skip the payment All registrants After 16 Apr 2024: Pay $30.00 at the the meeting in cash Attendees must be registered before the event for food accommodations. Unfortunately we are charged more for the meals after the advance registration date For PDH hours, please email the PI2 Secretary, Haley Hirschfield at HaleyHirschfeld.org or [email protected]. Speaker(s): Melvin Moncey, P.E., Bldg: Balcones Country Club, 8600 Balcones Club Dr., Austin, Texas, United States, 78750

Recent interest in joint radar-communications (JRC) has led to the design of novel signal processing techniques to recover information from an overlaid radar-communications signal as well as transmit a common signal for both systems. In this talk, we focus on two important tools for the design and signal processing of JRC systems: learning and sparsity. The interest in learning-based JRC is driven largely by the need to solve difficult nonconvex optimization problems inherent in a JRC design as well as to address the highly dynamic channel environments. Toward fully realizing the coexistence/co-design of both radar and communications, the optimization of resources for both sensing and wireless communications modalities is crucial. But the optimization-based approaches suffer from high computational complexity and their performance strongly relies on factors such as perfect channel conditions, specific constraints, and mobility. In this context, learning techniques provide robust performance at an upfront training cost. We discuss applying learning to various JRC aspects including channel estimation, antenna selection, resource allocation, and wideband beamforming. The second half of the talk focuses on exploiting sparsity in a general spectral coexistence scenario, wherein the channels and transmit signals of both radar and communications systems are unknown at the receiver. In this dual-blind deconvolution (DBD) problem, a common receiver admits a multi-carrier wireless communications signal that is overlaid with the radar signal reflected off multiple targets. The communications and radar channels are represented by continuous-valued range-time and Doppler velocities of multiple transmission paths and multiple targets. We exploit the sparsity of both channels to solve the highly ill-posed DBD problem by casting it into a sum of multivariate atomic norms (SoMAN) minimization. Toward the end of the talk, we focus on highlighting emerging JRC scenarios, particularly at mm-Wave and THz frequencies, vehicular applications, distributed radar-communications networks, intelligent surfaces, and aerial channels. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Kumar Vijay Mishra Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406564

Despite the widespread proliferation of neural networks, the mechanisms through which they operate so successfully are not well understood. In this talk, we will first explore empirical and theoretical investigations into neural network training and generalization and what they can tell us about why deep learning works. Then, we will examine a recent line of work on algorithm learning. While neural networks typically excel at pattern matching tasks, we consider whether neural networks can learn algorithms that scale to problem instances orders of magnitude larger than those seen during training. Speaker(s): Micah Goldblum Agenda: - Invited talk from Micah Goldblum, postdoctoral research fellow at New York University working with (https://research.facebook.com/people/lecun-yann/) and (https://cims.nyu.edu/~andrewgw/). - Q/A Session Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410297

In today's rapidly changing global landscape, engineering managers are faced with unprecedented challenges in managing supply chains efficiently and effectively. The ongoing crisis has further exacerbated these complexities, putting immense pressure on manufacturing processes, inventory management, and customer service. However, there is a solution that can revolutionize supply chain management and provide engineering leaders with the tools they need to navigate through the chaos. Cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, like Oracle, leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to generate accurate forecasts, optimize inventory levels, and streamline operations. Join us as we delve deeper into how modern ERP systems are transforming traditional supply chain practices and helping engineering managers overcome the hurdles of the current market environment. Discover how AI-powered capabilities are driving profitability, efficiency, and competitiveness in today's ever-evolving landscape, ensuring that your organization stays ahead of the curve. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your supply chain operations and drive success in the face of adversity. Join us in exploring the innovative solutions provided by cloud-based ERP systems and take the first step towards transforming your supply chain management for the better. [] Speaker(s): Dileep Kumar Rai, Dileep Agenda: 6:30 pm - 6:35 pm: Introduction 6:35 pm - 7:35 pm: Presentation 7:35 pm - 8:00 pm: Questions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413711

Join us for our IEEE Central Texas Section "vTools Training" for officers, particularly for Section and Chapter Secretaries. The focus will be specifically on managing vTools Events and on Officer Reporting. We will keep to an hour, and start with vTools Events. If we can't complete Officer Reporting we will schedule a followup session. Professor Semih Aslan will be recording the presentation and it will be posted on the IEEE CTS website under Training. Chapters, Affinity Groups, Student Branches and Student Branch Chapter representatives are encouraged to have an officer attend. Co-sponsored by:  Semih Aslan. [email protected] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/418264

We're hosting a panel of three local industry professionals who work in a variety of fields including Power Systems, Aerospace, Defense, Information Technology, Software, and Cybersecurity! Are you a UMKC student and have a question about working in these industries? You won't want to miss this event. While organized by IEEE, this event is not only for E&CE students! Computer Science majors who are interested in large-scale IT and database security would not want to miss this opportunity! [] Speaker(s): Italo, Nick, Chuck Room: 531 (Toyota Room), Bldg: Flarsheim Hall, 5110 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64110

Join us this Wednesday for our Spring Beginners program! Are you interested in learning circuits and electronics? Perhaps computers pique your interest and you want to understand how they work. Join us as we learn how to make video games in pythong and then discover how embedded systems can interact with our games (controllers)! Don't worry - no prior experience is needed and we will help you learn just how fun and cool electronics hardware and software is. Want to learn more? Check out our latest videos on our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSuFOJkdL8vOXk0v1YI8AA (https://stemportal-tryengineering.ieee.org/programs/detail/eb251699-5d2a-4220-8ec7-5733c3a792b0) Co-sponsored by: Elkins Public Library 352 N Center St, Elkins, Arkansas, United States, 72727

The binary star system T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is a recurrent nova binary system about 3000 ly away in the CrB constellation. Invisible to the unaided eye normally at magnitude ~10, it is expected to brighten to naked eye visibility m=~2 this year (2024). This only happens every 80 years or so and will be avidly watched by professional and amateur astronomers alike. Speaker(s): Clyde Springen, Agenda: 4:00 to 4:05 PM - Open for participants to enter and network. 4:05 to 4:10 PM - IEEE LM and CTCN Business meeting and to introduce speaker. 4:10 to 5:30 PM - Formal Program and Q&A. Room: 8, Bldg: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin, Texas, United States, 78754, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415026

Welcome back Audion Assemblers and Fabrication Battalion! Our intermediate group (Audion Assemblers) will be learning about model-view-controllers and how to remake their old games in a better, optimized fashion. In additon to this, they will be learning how to integrate their Micro:Bit's into their games to use them as video game controllers. This is similar to what they have already done in semesters past, but this time they are making everything work together. Our advance group (Fabrication Battalion) will continue designing their PCB's for their handheld gaming console: the Game:Bit Advance. Last semester, they were almost finished with their schematics. Starting Valentines day, they will begin their design processes for laying out the PCB. Want to learn more? Check out our latest videos on our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSuFOJkdL8vOXk0v1YI8AA (https://stemportal-tryengineering.ieee.org/programs/detail/eb251699-5d2a-4220-8ec7-5733c3a792b0) Co-sponsored by: Elkins Public Library 352 N Center St, Elkins, Arkansas, United States, 72727

Join us for a captivating evening hosted by IEEE High Plains Section, to gauge the interest of individuals in forming a Northern Colorado Chapter of the Power and Energy Society. The event is free, IEEE Members and non-members are welcome, light snacks will be served and award-winning beer is available at the on-site Grimm Brothers Brewery. Tell your co-workers about this event! Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and stay ahead in the world of technology. More information on the Power and Energy society is available at:https://ieee-pes.org/ Co-sponsored by: [email protected] Agenda: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Greet and meet others. Talk about forming a PES section Drink Beer and Eat some food. Room: Arrowhead Conference Room, Bldg: B, Forge Campus (formerly HP/Agilent Campus), 815 14 St. SW, Loveland, Colorado, United States, 80537

The SFBAC (combined Santa Clara Valley, San Francisco, & Oakland/East Bay) IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) is very excited and honored to have Dr. Katherine Kim, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, to speak on the topic of “Photovoltaic Differential Power Processing for Efficiency and Reliability” Additional event details can be found below. Registration is FREE TO ALL!!! You can either register at the Eventbrite link (https://bit.ly/sfbac_pv) or Luma link (https://bit.ly/sfbac_pv_luma) THE MEETING WEB LINK FOR THE EVENT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITHIN 24-48 HRS OF THE EVENT TIME TO ALL THOSE REGISTERED FROM THIS EVENTBRITE PAGE. SFBAC PELS WEBSITE LINK: http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/pels/index.html Abstract: In photovoltaic (PV) systems connected to the AC power grid, traditional approaches employing series-connected PV panels with a single central converter often suffer from reduced efficiency and reliability due to partial shading or mismatch of PV cell characteristics. To address these challenges, the concept of differential power processing (DPP) converters has emerged, enabling independent maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of each PV panel while mitigating power loss under mismatched conditions. Various DPP system configurations are introduced and their advantages and trade-offs discussed. Additionally, recent research comparing bidirectional flyback and split-inductor boost converter topologies for PV-to-bus DPP systems is presented. Experimental results demonstrate a converter efficiency improvement of 14.7% over traditional flyback converters, offering promising avenues for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of PV systems. About the Speaker: [] Dr. Katherine A. Kim received the B.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) from the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in 2007. She received the M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree in ECE from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011 and 2014, respectively. She was an Assistant Professor of ECE at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, South Korea, from 2014-2018. Since 2019, she has been an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. She received the IEEE PELS Award for Achievements in Power Electronics Education in 2022, the Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award from IEEE PELS in 2019, and recognition as an Innovator Under 35 for the Asia Pacific Region by the MIT Technology Review in 2020. She is currently the IEEE PELS Vice President for Global Relations for 2024-2025. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415504

Join us for a presentation by Aire Drone Systems as we unveil our groundbreaking solution for tackling maintenance challenges in inaccessible environments. Discover our proof-of-concept system, designed to automate tasks like replacing satellite dishes or light bulbs atop cell towers. We'll delve into our roadmap for future development, addressing potential technical and financial hurdles, and explore how our adaptable design can be tailored to solve a myriad of real-world problems. Don't miss this opportunity to glimpse the future of aerial maintenance technology Speaker(s): Alfonso, Gabe Agenda: Park in Alamo Stadium across Stadium Drive 11:20 Gathering, Announcements 11:30 Pizza, Presentation 12:00 Questions & Answers 12:30 Dismissal [] Room: 239 - Woodlawn Room, Bldg: Coates Student Center, 1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78212, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416784

Monthly IEEE New Orleans Section- Life Member Affinity Group Luncheon Social & Meeting event. Co-sponsored by: Richard Miller, Chair - Thomas E. Slack, Jr Agenda: 12:00pm - 1200hr Luncheon social meeting 1:00pm - 1300hr IEEE Life Member Meeting Old Business New Business Franes Grosz if available HQ update. 2:00pm - 1400hr Motion to adjurn Next meeting is schedule May16, 2023, same start time and location. 702 Water Street, 702 Water Street, Madisonville, Louisiana, United States, 70447

Speaker(s): , Elyse Rosenbaum Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416299

Come join the IEEE Austin Young Professionals for a tech talk and happy hour at Moontower Cider Company on April 25th! It's a great opportunity to meet fellow young professionals in the engineering industry in Austin and to expand your network. All are welcome and the event is free of charge! Abstract: Statistical Physical Key Generation for Decentralized Identity Protocols Information security today is highly centralized, users have to trust third parties to ensure that their data is encrypted. Hundreds of millions of data breaches occur every year, including those carried out by social engineers. A mass migration to online work & education renders a demand for trust, validation & work-content management. Once knowledge & skills are acquired, they are permanent and cannot be transferred, duplicated, or stolen; users have complete ownership of their knowledge & skills, as they are non-fungible. Speaker(s): Christiana Agenda: 6:00 - 6:45pm: Networking 6:45 - 7:45pm: Presentation 7:45 - 8:15pm: Q & A 8:15 - 9:00pm: Networking Bldg: Moontower Cider Company, 1916 Tillery St, Austin, Texas, United States, 78723

Text: The Denver Chapter of PES/IAS and Young Professionals are hosting a social event for our members and friends. This is a great opportunity to develop your social and professional network. This is also an opportunity to learn more about the Denver PES/IAS Chapter and ways to get involved. First drink FREE for the first 20 registrations. Sign up soon - space is limited! Date: Thursday, April 25th, 2024 Venue: Ironton Distillery 3636 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80216 Parking Instructions: Free street parking along Chestnut Pl & 36th St or Catalyst Parking Garage (3508 Delgany St., just 2 blocks from Ironton - Hourly Rates, $10 Max Evenings/Weekends)Schedule Co-sponsored by: Denver Young Professionals Agenda: Agenda: 6:00 – 8:00 pm socializing, mingling Room: Private Meeting Room, Bldg: Ironton Distillery, 3636 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80216, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80216, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/417649

[] Real-world examples of examples and demos in using AI-assisted tools are introduced to increase your productivity. These tools include actual use of these AI-assisted tools during education week to promote events like Digital Privacy, AI Design Automation, AI Supply Chain Management, and AI-assisted Tutoring as well as for increasing awareness of these events, resulting in significant savings in time and money. Specifically, some of the features to be demonstrated are: - Use of ChatGPT for Idea Generation: Sample prompts to generate ideas for generating AI images for the above events. - Text-to-Speech - Text-to-Image AI generation: Example prompts using image generation tools such as Midjourney and Fotor. If time permits a free design tool using Canva that was used to create a sample newletter - These include developing consistent characters for creating stories for k-12 in explaining why STEM fields are meaningful careers. - Especially, engineering where it is a challenging program but a rewarding discipline. - Offering many career paths not necessarily in engineering: such as legal, medical, and entrepreneurial career paths. - AI-powered design assistance such as Canva (if time permits, may just describe its AI features) - Edited features such as mass background removal for a bulk of images. - With Midjourney, you can collaborate or gather ideas from other users. - An introduction to text-to-video AI generation: A demo example of using video creation and AI assisted software to generate videos resulting in reduced production time and cost using automation in the video creation process (if not enough time and if there is interest then future a presentation on this exciting topic are planned - Easily create professional-looking videos without technical expertise - Voiceover and Text-to-Speech in adding your narration in multiple languages for a personal touch to the videos - Access to vast library of stock images, videos, and music to enhance videos Overall, the AI-assisted tools are designed to empower users to create visually appealing and engaging multi-media content with ease. Whether users are working on personal projects or collaborating with a team, you can use various platforms and achieve professional results. By leveraging AI technology, customizable templates, collaboration tools, an image library, and a user-friendly interface, users can unleash their creativity and bring their design visions to life effectively. This presentation is only a glimpse of what AI can do. This flyer will be updated providing links to help you come up with your own creative ideas that will be given below. I will try to post most of the ideas at the IEEE Pikes Peak Section website at: https://site.ieee.org/pikespeak (https://site.ieee.org/pikespeak/artificial-intelligence-for-increased-productivity/#1712513047687-400b6e4f-a61d) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC4v5AS4RIM) Speaker(s): John Santiago, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416519

EMB EXCOM planning for the AI and Healthcare workshop Speaker(s): Heena Rathore, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/418004

Join us for our first annual IEEE@Mines Senior Sendoff event as we wish all of our seniors farewell, socialize with others, play games and hear from our two guest speakers. Dr. Christopher Coulston and Dr. Julie Huffman as they talk about what it's like to be an Electrical Engineer and the benefits of becoming a professional IEEE Member. [] Bldg: Cheuvront Commons, 1500 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401

IEEE Denver is pleased to offer you an opportunity to join us for a Senior Membership Upgrade Event. As an IEEE Member or Life Member, this gives you the opportunity to meet with some of your fellow IEEE members and discuss your accomplishments in person to help you along the process of becoming a prestigious IEEE Senior Member. We will have Senior Member / Fellow volunteers present to act as your References as you go through your Senior Member Application process. Based on past years Upgrade Events, it's a fascinating opportunity to meet with very accomplished members across a wide variety of engineering background and lunch is provided. - Senior Member Candidates: please bring 2 copies of your resume, cover letters, work histories, CVs, etc. to aid in the discussion. Details on Senior Membership can be found here: https://www.ieee.org/content/ieee-org/en/membership/senior/. Please review the process and requirements for being upgraded to Senior Member. You do not need to start your application before the event. IEEE Denver Section will nominate you. - Reference Volunteers: please have your IEEE Membership number ready to provide to the Candidates. We're pleased this year to hold this event at the Footprints Restaurant at the (https://fossiltrace.com/) in Golden which is an experience to visit in itself. Lunch on the Buffet - Classic Salad - Mixed Greens | Carrot | Tomato | Cucumber | House Buttermilk Dressing - B+B House BBQ 24 Hour Smoked Brisket | Banana Leaf Pork | Green Chili Mac | Regional BBQ Sauce Bar | House Made Hot Sauces | Harvest Moon Buns | Poblano and Apple Slaw - Assorted Brownies and Dessert Bars If you need a vegetarian or vegan option, please let us know when you register below. Registration is limited based on the number of Reference Volunteers we have available so please register as soon as you can confirm your intent to attend. Registration will close on April 19. If you register and then cannot attend, please let us know so that we can allow any waitlisted candidates to attend. Agenda: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Meet and Greet, Grab Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Break up into groups for interviews 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Finish Interviews for Upgrade Bldg: Footprints Restaurant @ Fossil Trace Golf Course, 3050 Illinois St. , Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401

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 Chapman University, and virtually via Twitch (while the teams present to the judges via Discord). The IEEE GameSIG Intercollegiate Game Competition, now in its twelfth 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 at (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 Chapman University, Orande CA, and held Online via Twitch. 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 the night before the Showcase. The Twitch stream will be public. Suggested donation is $25.00 for in-person attendance; there is no charge for virtual attendance, or for in person students , the under-employed, judges, staff and invited guests. - For those qualifying for free attendance, select "Get Tickets", the number of tickets and then "Check out". - For credit card sponsorship and support or donations, payment can be found as ticketing options at registration check-out. - For sponsorship payments, 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: Chapman University 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 Chapman University, 238 N. Cypress St;, Orange, California, United States, 92866, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416317

Come to join us for a night when senior engineering and computer science students from all universities in San Antonio are warmly welcome to present their senior design projects and share ideas with fellow students and industry professionals. Pizza and drinks will be served. Please kindly register below so that we have an accurate headcount. Thank you! Room: Conference Room C, Bldg: University Center , One Camino Santa Maria, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78228

Description: Topic will be presented by Stephen Ellis, GISP, CMS. Steve has over 35 years of experience in Mapping, Survey, GIS, IT, and Engineering. He currently is the Utility Manager for the Americas at Fugro, focusing on Power Distribution and Transmission. Steve is retired from the U.S. Air Force where he was a combat engineer responsible for Electrical Power Production, Transmission, and Distribution. Steve holds a degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technology from the Air Force and a certificate in Geomatics from the University of Florida. Steve is a Certified Mapping Scientist, a GIS Professional, and a FAA Licensed UAS Remote Pilot. Speaker Bio: Steve will be discussing the two primary airborne data collection platforms used by Entergy, Fixed-wing Aircraft and UAS (Drones). He will define the requirements that would dictate which platform to use and the benefits of each as it applies to power projects. The presentation will also outline the safety protocols and operational considerations for each method of collection. Room: 2302, 639 Loyola Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/414481

The IEEE-KC PES/IAS Joint Chapter is pleased to announce its Technical Seminar Series for Spring 2024! This year we will be returning to 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 2 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/408955) - April 9 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410789) - April 16 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410796) - April 30 (Tuesday) - Harmonics in Modern Power Systems & STATCOM Technology Fee Schedule: - Student Members - $25 (in-person w/meal) - $0 (virtual or in-person w/o meal) - IEEE Members: - $35 (in-person) - $15 (virtual) - Non-Members: - $40 (in-person) - $20 (virtual) - Corporate members: $140 per seat for all four events (in-person)* *Please contact the PES officer team for corporate registration. 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: Please enter the campus from the south side on 90th Street. Follow the diagram below to locate parking and the main entrance to the building. Speaker(s): Mahfooz Hilaly, Ian Ramsay Agenda: Doors to the in-person event open at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served at approximately 5:30pm. The evening's seminar will include two presentations and will begin promptly at 6:00pm CDT. Each presentation will include 1 break, as well as a short quiz and survey. Completion of the quiz will be required to receive a PDH certificate. Kiewit, 8900 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, Kansas, United States, 66219, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410798

Join us this Wednesday for our Spring Beginners program! Are you interested in learning circuits and electronics? Perhaps computers pique your interest and you want to understand how they work. Join us as we learn how to make video games in pythong and then discover how embedded systems can interact with our games (controllers)! Don't worry - no prior experience is needed and we will help you learn just how fun and cool electronics hardware and software is. Want to learn more? Check out our latest videos on our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSuFOJkdL8vOXk0v1YI8AA (https://stemportal-tryengineering.ieee.org/programs/detail/eb251699-5d2a-4220-8ec7-5733c3a792b0) Co-sponsored by: Elkins Public Library 352 N Center St, Elkins, Arkansas, United States, 72727

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/395063

Welcome back Audion Assemblers and Fabrication Battalion! Our intermediate group (Audion Assemblers) will be learning about model-view-controllers and how to remake their old games in a better, optimized fashion. In additon to this, they will be learning how to integrate their Micro:Bit's into their games to use them as video game controllers. This is similar to what they have already done in semesters past, but this time they are making everything work together. Our advance group (Fabrication Battalion) will continue designing their PCB's for their handheld gaming console: the Game:Bit Advance. Last semester, they were almost finished with their schematics. Starting Valentines day, they will begin their design processes for laying out the PCB. Want to learn more? Check out our latest videos on our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSuFOJkdL8vOXk0v1YI8AA (https://stemportal-tryengineering.ieee.org/programs/detail/eb251699-5d2a-4220-8ec7-5733c3a792b0) Co-sponsored by: Elkins Public Library 352 N Center St, Elkins, Arkansas, United States, 72727

Abstract: Cyber-physical systems (CPS), such as robots and self-driving cars, demand rigorous scheduling to prevent failure, where every millisecond of processing time can be critical. These systems often rely on heterogeneous computing environments, which include CPUs, GPUs, and specialized accelerators, to meet their computational needs efficiently. However, leveraging these diverse processing units to fulfill strict physical constraints remains a significant challenge, as existing scheduling solutions often fall short of addressing the complexities involved in a comprehensive manner. This talk by Dr. Mehmet E. Belviranli delves into the intricate world of creating efficient compute schedules for CPS that not only cater to their diverse computational hardware but also adhere to real-world constraints critical for system safety. We begin by examining the role of neural network (NN) inference in CPS, exploring strategies to balance energy consumption, latency and throughput by distributing the layers of NN across different accelerators. We then introduce a novel, end-to-end framework that integrates physical constraints, heterogeneous computational resources, and latency considerations into a cohesive mixed-integer linear problem, demonstrating through case studies how this approach yields optimal scheduling solutions under varied conditions. Through this exploration, we aim to shed light on the untapped potential of heterogeneous computing in enhancing the reliability and performance of CPS. We will also outline future directions in developing a more robust ecosystem for these complex computing environments, highlighting our contribution to this evolving field. Speaker(s): Dr. Belviranli Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/417666

On Science Thursdays, students from around Texas drop in and explore the Bullock Museum, see demonstrations, and participate in hands-on activities with STEM experts from (http://centexeweek.org/). On May 2, 2024, IEEE Central Texas Section will provide the experts. The CTS STEM Committee is putting together hands-on demonstrations of electrical phenomena for the students -- Jacob's Ladder, hand-cranked electrical power generation, Van de Graaff Generator, etc. Within IEEE this event is hosted by the Central Texas Section Life Member Affinity Group. This is a very enjoyable way for retired engineers to show curious youngsters interesting science. Register to volunteer. John Purvis, [email protected], is the coordinator. Agenda: Meet at the Bullock Museum at 9:45 AM for orientation and to receive your assigned post plus some elementary preparation. From 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM enjoy helping the students at your assigned post. Meet at the Star Cafe in the museum for lunch or refreshments. Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, Texas, United States

Join us Thursday, May 2, for a special IEEE-USA Washington Update to learn about how the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023 (CREATE AI Act) shapes AI development. Our special guest, Katerina (Katie) Antypas from the National Science Foundation, will delve into the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR)—a vital hub for AI researchers and students. Speaker(s): Katerina (Katie) Antypas, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/417483

Come join us and enjoy burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs. This is scheduled to coincide with the University of Arkansas "Reading Day", which is the day before Finals begin. We are hoping to coordinate tours for local lab facilities such as NCREPT, HiDEC, as well as local companies. We are also planning to have frisbees and a cornhole setup. [] Bldg: NCREPT, 2055 S. Innovation Way, NCREPT, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States, 72701