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2025 is bringing new opportunities—and new challenges—for job seekers. In this session, we’ll explore the latest trends shaping the job market and how professionals can leverage them to their advantage. From the rise of AI-powered hiring tools to the growing importance of soft skills, we’ll break down what you need to focus on to stand out in an evolving landscape. Plus, I’ll share the one thing you need to do to get hired faster in 2025. Whether you're switching industries, aiming for a promotion, or looking for your next big opportunity, this talk will give you the insights and strategies to stay ahead in the job search game. Speaker(s): Elizabeth Lions 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. Learn about our sponsor: the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program - Powered by AMBA. AMBA specializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for IEEE members. Whether you’re seeking health, life, or disability coverage, AMBA has you covered. Visit the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program website to explore the benefits and options available to you: (https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/) 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/463524

In this talk, we present a computational framework that exploits periodic boundary conditions to accelerate the modeling of the interaction of finite periodic structures with practical sources, such as Gaussian and Bessel beams. To date, these problems are addressed by the brute-force simulation of a finite number of unit cells in all periodic directions, terminated by perfectly matched layers. Building on a recently introduced technique for the FDTD-based modeling of finite periodic structures, combining unit cell simulations with fast simulations of the edges of a finite structure, we introduce arbitrary sources via the array scanning method. Hence, our approach is both efficient and practical, broadband (as it is time domain-based) and highly parallelizable (as it employs multiple, small-sized, independent simulations for wave-vectors within the Brillouin zone of the structure). To elucidate the proposed approach, we present examples of cylindrical wave and Gaussian beam interactions with finite photonic crystal and grating geometries, efficiently replicating the results of brute-force simulations on MEEP, a popular open source FDTD package. Richardson, Texas, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478994

[] Speaker: Dr. Costas Sarris, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto Topic: Efficient FDTD-based Modeling of Finite Periodic Structures Abstract: In this talk, we present a computational framework that exploits periodic boundary conditions to accelerate the modeling of the interaction of finite periodic structures with practical sources, such as Gaussian and Bessel beams. To date, these problems are addressed by the brute-force simulation of a finite number of unit cells in all periodic directions, terminated by perfectly matched layers. Building on a recently introduced technique for the FDTD-based modeling of finite periodic structures, combining unit cell simulations with fast simulations of the edges of a finite structure, we introduce arbitrary sources via the array scanning method. Hence, our approach is both efficient and practical, broadband (as it is time domain-based) and highly parallelizable (as it employs multiple, small-sized, independent simulations for wave-vectors within the Brillouin zone of the structure). To elucidate the proposed approach, we present examples of cylindrical wave and Gaussian beam interactions with finite photonic crystal and grating geometries, efficiently replicating the results of brute-force simulations on MEEP, a popular open- source FDTD package. Bio: Costas Sarris received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering and the M.Sc. degree in applied mathematics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, both in 2002. He is a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. His research area is computational electromagnetics, with an emphasis on time-domain modeling, adaptive mesh refinement, enhanced stability, and higher order methods. He also works on physics-based wireless propagation models (with full-wave, asymptotic, and hybrid techniques), uncertainty quantification, and scientific machine learning. Dr. Sarris is an IEEE Fellow and a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) for 2024- 2026. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE JOURNAL ON MULTISCALE AND MULTIPHYSICS COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES (2019-2024). He was a recipient of the IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award in 2013 and an Early Researcher Award from the Ontario Government in 2007. He was a Guest Editor of the IEEE Microwave Magazine’s Special Issue on machine learning for microwave engineering (Oct. 2021), and an Associate Editor for the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MICROWAVE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES (2009-2013) and the IEEE MICROWAVE AND WIRELESS COMPONENTS LETTERS (2007-2009). Date & Time: April 7, 2025, 2:00pm-3:30pm Cost: Free Event Co-Sponsored by IEEE AP-S and MTT-S Dallas Room: Suite - ML2 1.218, , The University of Texas at Dallas,, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479095

Will do later Room: 2.102, Bldg: Biotechnology Sciences and Engineering Building, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78249

Machine learning is transforming supply chain management by enabling businesses to make faster, data-driven decisions in an increasingly complex and volatile market. By analyzing vast amounts of historical and real-time data, ML helps companies improve demand forecasting, ensuring better alignment between supply and customer needs while reducing stockouts and overstocking. It also plays a critical role in optimizing inventory by balancing stock levels, cutting down holding costs, and enhancing overall efficiency. Supplier evaluation is another area where ML proves invaluable, as it helps assess pricing trends, delivery performance, and quality metrics to identify the most reliable partners. Additionally, logistics and transportation benefit significantly from ML-driven route and schedule optimization, reducing fuel costs and improving delivery times. By integrating machine learning into supply chain operations, businesses can enhance agility, reduce inefficiencies, and gain a competitive edge in an increasingly dynamic market. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/475810

The IEEE-KC PES/IAS Joint Chapter is excited to announce its Technical Seminar Series for Spring 2025! 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 1 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473672) - April 8 (Tuesday) - PES/IAS Industry Topics (V2G and Transformer Bushing Design) - April 22 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474198) - April 29 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474199) 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. 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 (jason.weil@evergy.com); Luis Gonzalez (luis.gonzalez@evergy.com) - Burns & McDonnell: Mahfooz Hilaly (mhilaly@burnsmcd.com); Jason Ottens (jpottens@burnsmcd.com) - Siemens: Chris Dyer (chris.dyer@siemens.com) - Kiewit: Tony Locatelli (tony.locatelli@kiewit.com) - Black & Veatch: Soham Ghosh (Soham.Ghosh@bv.com) - Univ. of Central Missouri: Mohammad Sadi (sadi@ucmo.edu) Parking Directions: Events will be held in Training Room 1A in Burns & McDonnell's 9450 Building. Please see the illustrations below for parking directions: Speaker(s): Matthew Mills, Christopher Whitten 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. Room: Training Room 1A, Bldg: 9450, Burns & McDonnell, 9450 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64114, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474196

The Innate Magnetic Fields of Lithium-Ion Batteries Joshua R. Biller April 9th, 2025 Abstract: Lithium-ion batteries (LiB) are ubiquitous and drive a wide variety of devices from personal electronics to electric vehicles. Development of LiB has traditionally been driven by electrochemists and has focused heavily on optimizing charge density per cell. An unintentional end result is a handful of predominant cathode chemistries – LiFePO4 (LFP), LiCoO2 (LCO), LiNiAlCoO2 (NCA), or LiMn2O4 (LMO) – many of which can also be considered as dilute magnetic semiconductors. The magnetic nature of separate LiB components (i.e. anode, cathode, electrolyte, etc.) has been most studied using SQUID magnetometry. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) are increasingly used as well. Within the last six years, in vitro magnetometry has shown an innate magnetic field persists for LiB. Initial work centered on special non-magnetic pouch cell geometries. Recently we’ve shown that this magnetic field persists even for larger cylindrical formats like the 18650 and 21700. In addition, changes in the innate magnetic field of LiB can be correlated with changes in the state of health of the battery. A question immediately arises – “How is this signal here to measure?”. In this talk, two different answers to that question will be discussed. The first answer is technical in nature and revolves around a wide variety of magnetometer types (OPM, AMR, TMR) which have been used to capture the magnetic field signal, and the nature of the anisotropic magnetic field emanating from a LiB cell. The second answer is less well developed, and revolves around how ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, and super-exchange interactions may possibly combine from the atomic to device scale to present the measured innate magnetic field. Much is unknown - but the importance of LiB in everyday life drives the need for increased understanding of magnetics to augment the existing knowledge of electrochemistry in the rational application, re-use and recycling of LiB. Co-sponsored by: NIST Magnetic Imaging Group Speaker(s): , Josh Agenda: Talk: 11:00AM to 12:pm IEEE Lunch Taj 12:15pm to 1:15pm Room: 1A116, Bldg: 81, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80305, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477103

The recruitment team from Remote Imagery Technologies, Inc. will visit ECE on April 9. They are conducting an information session about the careers at their company, followed by interviews for those interested. They are looking for students graduating within a year. Interested students must be US Citizens. Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Learn how to fabricate the PCB design from the first workshop in Trinity's Makerspace. Bldg: CSI, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Our presenter this month will be Levia Nahary. Her presentation is entitled Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community. Levia is a professional consultant specializing in community engagement and college consulting. She is an experienced expert in teaching Internet safety to older individuals who may not be well versed in the safe use of computers connected to the Internet. Please note this event is at 7 PM MST on April 9th. Presentation Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community This talk will explore how to effectively teach internet safety to the 65+ community, focusing on two key areas: 1. The Four Core Habits for Staying Safe Online • Using MFA, creating strong passwords, updating software, and identifying phishing—simple yet essential steps for online security. 2. Special Considerations When Teaching This Population • Seniors have unique learning needs. We’ll cover strategies like simplifying language, using visual aids, reinforcing lessons through repetition, and making cybersecurity relevant to their daily activities. We’ll also discuss how technical professionals can adjust their approach to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences. The goal is to empower seniors with confidence online while ensuring their safety. The session will wrap up with ways IEEE members can contribute to digital safety education for older adults. Speaker(s): Levia Nahary, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477932

Will do later Room: 1.202, Bldg: Applied Engineering Technology, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78249

Join us for some games and networking at our April social at Monster Mini Golf! There will be a selection of activities beyond just mini-golf for us to enjoy! The event is open to current and prospect IEEE Young Professional members. We will begin arriving at 5:30pm and so will the games! For any questions, feel free to contact us or join our discord server for more info (invite link below, reach out if you would like an updated link). Discord invite, feel free to share with other professional peers: https://discord.gg/Axyd9FCB2k 2267 Northwest Military Highway, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78213

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Baton Rouge IEEE Section Technical meeting Presentation topic is “ Planning the Future: A Cost-Effective Approach to Modernizing Aging Switchgear” Co-sponsored by: IAS, ISA, WIE Speaker(s): David Parker, Agenda: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Social 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presentation Bldg: LaContea Italiano Ristorante, 7970 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70809

Forecasting the demand for new fashion products in the fast fashion industry is a com- plex task due to its dynamic nature, short product life cycles, and limited historical data. Traditional forecasting models often fail, leading to inefficiencies such as overproduc- tion or underproduction. This paper reviews key challenges and explores innovative machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI)-based models to improve fore- cast accuracy. We propose a hybrid AI-driven approach that integrates structured and unstructured data sources, real-time monitoring, and ensemble models to address fore- cast limitations in the fast fashion industry. Speaker(s): Dileep, Agenda: 5:30-5:35 pm - Introductions 5:35-6:35 pm - Presentations 6:35-7:00 pm - Questions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476734

Join us every second Friday at 11AM CTS for an exciting series of technical presentation specifically designed for IEEE Young Professionals. This series will provide valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and practical solutions to challenges faced in many sectors such as electrical, energy, electronics, etc.. Network with your peers, learn from subject matter experts, and learn something new outside of your career path! Data as the Driving Force: From Building Generative AI to Transforming Mobile Applications: This session explores how data serves as the backbone of innovation in developing and deploying Generative AI for interactive mobile applications. From data collection and preprocessing to training AI models, the session highlights the critical role of high-quality data in building robust and efficient generative systems. Attendees will gain insights into how Generative AI transforms mobile apps through dynamic media creation, personalized user experiences, and real-time interaction enhancements. Additionally, the session delves into the importance of data analysis and visualization for monitoring model performance, understanding user behavior, and optimizing workflows. By addressing challenges such as bias, ethical considerations, and scalability, the session provides a comprehensive roadmap for leveraging data to drive impactful AI-powered mobile solutions. Speaker(s): Priyam Ganguly, Ranita Ganguly Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/464223

At the door, there is a $15.00 fee for Members, $20:00 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 and LMAG. Speaker(s): Dr. Tony Liang, Agenda: 11:30am: Business meeting: Call to order, minutes of last meeting, treasurer's report, new business, 12:00pm: Lunch 12:30pm: Technical talk and discussion 1::00pm: adjourn Room: The Mission Room, Alamo Cafe 281, 14250 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78232

Monthly meeting of EMB Chapter, followed by a technical talk There is a $15.00 charge for each registrant. Guests and non-members charge is $20.00 and Students are $5.00. Remainder of the tab will be picked up by the EMB. Agenda: 11:30am: Business meeting: Call to order, minutes of last meeting, treasurer's report, new business, 12:00pm: Lunch 12:30pm: Technical talk and discussion 1::00pm: adjourn San Antonio, Texas, United States

WELCOMING IEEE EDUCATION WEEK- SECOND of the two events Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 9:30 AM US-Central TOPIC: " HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH AI: A VISION FOR STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING" The future of higher education is set for a groundbreaking transformation through the integration of artificial intelligence, where traditional textbooks, scheduled exams, and rigid classroom structures will be replaced with AI-powered learning models. These models will provide a personalized, interactive, and adaptive educational experience, ensuring students receive knowledge that best suits their learning styles. This shift will redefine the roles of AI, students, and teachers, creating an education system that is more efficient, inclusive, and student-centered. Speaker(s): Dr ASGHAR Zaidi, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477221

There will be food for people who want to come in and join us, learning how to hack through Hack The Box tutorials. We will help set up anyone who needs help with beginner tutorials allowing for an environment for people to learn on their own and ask questions to the people around them if needed. Co-sponsored by: Ozark Computer Society Chapter, C16 Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United States

Cyber risks are not just technical issues; they are fundamental business challenges with profound financial and reputational implications. This keynote addresses the intersection of cybersecurity and business strategy, offering practical insights to help executives and business leaders prioritize and act on cyber risks in a meaningful way. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to frame cyber risks as business risks, communicate them effectively to stakeholders, and integrate them into broader organizational strategies. Real-world examples and actionable frameworks will equip leaders with the tools to translate technical threats into business priorities. This presentation will also explore how to allocate resources, measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity programs, and foster resilience across the enterprise. By the end of the session, you will be prepared to engage in informed decision-making that balances cost, compliance, and risk reduction, ensuring your organization is prepared for the challenges of today’s complex risk landscape. Speaker(s): Kayne McGladrey, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/470307

Dallas IEEE Communication and or Vehicular Society member, Please join us for our April 2025 CVT meeting. We will again meet on the University of Texas at Dallas campus in the SPN.1 building. Our meeting talk will be 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 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 $15.00 IEEE Life Members $10.00 Non-IEEE Members $20.00 UTD ECE students: $5.00 (after the first 5 – which are at no cost to the student, provide you pre-register) Pay in person: IEEE Members $20.00 IEEE Life Members $15.00 Non-IEEE Members $25.00 Our lunch prices have increased significantly due to price increases from the vendor. We continue to supplement the cost for IEEE members. April 15 meeting, UT Dallas SPN.1, registration opens at 11:30 AM, talk begins at 12:00 PM Title: "Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Challenge 2025" Speakers: Thomas Arnett, Nital Schomaker, Kevin Paul Date: April 15, 2025 Location: UTD Synergy Park North Building; 3000 Waterview, Richardson, TX Directions: NE Corner Synergy Park Blvd and Steward Dr. Lunch Cost: see below. Abstract: The Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Challenge (AVC) is an intermural robotics challenge sponsored by Raytheon that challenges its participants to design a pair of autonomous vehicles that can complete a task without outside help. Our presentation will go over the design constraints of the challenge, our team's process in designing a solution, and a few of our lessons learned in the process. Bios: Thomas Arnett (ECE Team Lead) Senior EE major graduating Spring 2025. RF Engineering intern @ Southwest Airlines for 1 year, Network Engineering intern @ AT&T for 2 years. Mostly interested in RF design and embedded systems. Primarily responsible for development of ground rover + all administrative / project management tasks. Nitai Schomaker (Drone Lead) Fast Track B.S./M.S. Electrical Engineering student with a concentration in circuits, graduating this spring. Working on UAV systems for the RTX UXV Competition. Two-time 1st place winner in multiple categories at the University of Tulsa UAV Competition. Interested in mixed-signal chip design, embedded systems, and SOCs. Kevin Paul (CS Team) Senior studying CS, interested in network prog, works mostly on the drone and maintains code base. Pre-registered and paid via the IEEE website: IEEE Members $15.00 IEEE Life Members $10.00 Non-IEEE Members $20.00 UTD ECE students: $5.00 Pay in person and pre-registered but not yet paid: IEEE Members $20.00 IEEE Life Members $15.00 Non-IEEE Members $25.00 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. Larry Anyone without a Pre-registration for lunch will be asked to wait until all pre-registered have had a chance to go through the buffet line. Dallas IEEE CVT Board members emails: larryjhorner@gmail.com andrewsilver@ieee.org jimgunn@ieee.org shmuel.hovav@gmail.com eb0549@att.com ed.hightower@iotandbeyond.com dinesh@utdallas.edu 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 $5.00 $10.00 IEEE Member $15.00 $20.00 IEEE Senior Member $15.00 $20.00 IEEE Life Member $10.00 $15.00 Non-member $20.00 $25.00 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 $5 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

April 2025 Executive Committee Meeting for the Kansas City Section of IEEE (R50019) Agenda: - Call to Order - Old Business - New Business - Historical Operating Procedures - K. Duncan - Regional Updates - Chapter Updates - Next Meeting - Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476566

In Person attendance at Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. NOTE On Parking: They have been changing which lots they ask you to park in so look at the sign in front of the front door. There is a QR code inside Brooklyns that will ask for your license plate number, but no payment method is needed. Remote attendance via WebEx call-in: Denver Excom Meeting Hosted by IEEE Denver Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m4fa1461a887d1a94fd52de51e94aa369 3rd Tuesday 6:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Occurs the third Tuesday of every month effective 6/15/2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 596 761 562 Password: huVJgx2N7b7 Join by video system Dial 596761562@ieeemeetings.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 596 761 562 Agenda: - Meals and Socializing 6-6:30pm - Roll Call, Introductions, and Verification of a Quorum - Additions to the Agenda - Officer Reports - Student/ Affinity Group / Chapter Updates - Committee Reports - Old Business - Other Items & New Business - Adjourn Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479554

In this talk, Dr Subarna Tripathi, will share exciting advancements from her research group, Visual Algorithm Research, at Intel Labs. In her own words... "in the first part of my talk, I will cover several video representations methods such as sparse graphs and sparse transformers that are equipped with long-form reasoning capability. In the second part, I will focus on our research addressing egocentric use cases and several associated algorithmic advancements. I will conclude with our recent work around video large language models". Co-sponsored by: Media Partner: Open Research Institute (ORI) Speaker(s): Dr. Subarna Tripathi Agenda: - Invited talk from Dr. Subarna Tripathi, research scientist at (https://intelailabpage.github.io/), working in computer vision and machine learning. - Q/A Session Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478569

A reception for Texas State Legislators in the Lone Star Section. Come and visit with your Texas State Senator or Representative at lunchtime on April 16 2025. 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): David Monroe, Walt Downing Agenda: 11:00 am Legislators arrive and welcomed 11:10 am Welcome by SAMSAT CEO (David Monroe) and Lone Star Section leadership 11:30 am Introductions and comments by legislators 12:00 pm Lunch is served 12:15 pm Breakout for discussions with appropriate legislators 12:45 pm Brief tour of SAMSAT Education Center 1:00 pm Adjourn Bldg: Education Center, San Antonio Museum of Science & Technology, 5035 SW 36th St, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78226

The Intelligent Systems Division at SwRI has worked on a wide variety of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) projects varying from autonomy in confined GPS denied spaces to installing sensors on transmission power lines. This talk will give an overview of the UAS projects the Robotics Department has worked on in the last few years. A major focus has been autonomous navigation and exploration with UAS in GPS denied environments. SwRI has developed a software stack that enables exploration in indoor environments without reliance on GPS for localization. The stack has been used to explore and map the interior of a nuclear power plant, natural limestone caves in San Antonio, and a variety of warehouse buildings. The system can operate fully autonomously without any user input except a takeoff and explore command. Beyond mapping the environment, the vehicles can carry other sensors such as radiation sensors as demonstrated during the EnRicH 2021 European Robotics Hackathon. This technology also has potential applications to explore off planet caves to search for signs of past life on Mars and the Moon. SwRI has worked with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to develop an installation system for high voltage power transmission monitors using UAS. The system mounted on a UAS can install an EPRI RF monitor onto power transmission lines without requiring linemen or bucket trucks. The system increases the safety of the installation and significantly reduces the amount of time required to install the monitors. Talk is limited to US citizens. Registration is required. Cookies and drinks will be provided. Speaker(s): Anthony Bldg: Building 51, 6220 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78245

There will be an informative and interactive panel discussion where licensed professionals will guide you through the fundamentals of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and the Professional Engineering (PE) licensure process. Hear from experienced engineers about how licensure can impact your career and open doors to professional opportunities. There will be an open Q&A. Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

THIS EVENT IS PLANNED FOR KICKING OFF THE PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES OF UPCOMING IEEE MILCOM CONFERENCES. CONFERENCES CURRENTLY SCHEDULED: 2025 IN LOS ANGELES https://milcom2025.ieee-milcom.org/ The Agenda of this Kick Off Meeting will include speakers discussing 5G, AI & Cybersecurity. We have an Invited Speaker: Jon Pelson is the Author of Wireless Wars and a leading voice in the local conversation on wireless technology, national security, and the strategic importance of 5G. Jon will deliver a keynote on the geopolitical dimensions of wireless innovation and how Ieee members can contribute to securing our technological future. Eric Burger, General Chair for IEEE MILCOM 2025 in Los Angeles, from Virginia Tech will speak remotely as well to promote the upcoming 2025 MILCOM in Los Angeles. Other speakers include: Dr. Brian Kelley, Gerardo "Gerry" Trevino, Neel Pandeya, Jose Navarro and others. See the Agenda for the full list of events. The meeting will be held at 3:00 pm (to 6:30 pm) at the University of Texas San Antonio, downtown campus San Pedro | Building at 506 Dolorosa St. This building houses the new School of Data Science with programs in artificial intelligence, computer science, data analysis and statistics and is also the home of the National Security Collaboration Center. Co-sponsored by: IEEE LONE STAR SECTION Speaker(s): Eric, Jon, Brian Agenda: Time Event Speaker(s) Notes 3:00 PM CST Introductions, Social 3:15 PM CST Event Start Gerry Trevino, Jose Navarro Background 3:20 PM CST UTSA NSCC Presentation John Huggins, NSCC 3:45 PM CST 2025 IEEE MILCOM Los Angeles Invited Speaker: Eric Burger General Co-Chair IEEE MILCOM. Joining remotely 4:00 PM CST Wireless Wars and National Security: What the 5G Race Means for the DoD Invited Speaker: Jon Pelson Author: Wireless Wars 5:00 PM CST IEEE Local Group Organization Discussion Local Group Name: 5G, AI & Cybersecurity 6:30 PM CST Meeting Adjourns MEETING COORDINATOR Gerardo "Gerry" Trevino - Organizer Technology Insertion Action Officer - DOD CIO 5G CFT Vice Chair, Senior IEEE Member - IEEE Communications/Signal Processing Society Joint Chapter, IEEE Lone Star Section Technology Engagement Chair - 2025 IEEE MILCOM Organizing Committee gtrevino@ieee.org m. 1-210-416-9579 Room: Yotta Room No. 430, Bldg: UTSA San Pedro I Building, 506 Dolorosa St., San antonio, Texas, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479349

6 pm Prompt Engineering: Making the most out of LLMs Synopsis: Speakers are the authors of https://www.manning.com/books/prompt-engineering-in-action. (There will be a raffle for five free books to be given away to the selected in-person attendees. All attendees will get a special discount code to purchase the book. Other than that, the speakers assure that the presentation will not discuss the book in any way or form.) LLMs are in every part of our lives. They play a vital role in increasing productivity, improving creativity, and bridging the technology gap between different industries. Hard-to-optimize problems have today become when to optimize because the technology is readily available. In this talk, we will look at different aspects of Prompt Engineering, including templates, techniques, and patterns that you can use while interacting with models. We will also walk through advanced techniques such as RAG and show how implementing these can solve some limitations and real-world problems that we face today. LLMs are transforming industries by enhancing productivity, fostering creativity, and bridging technological gaps. As AI capabilities expand, the challenge is no longer whether problems can be optimized but how to optimize effectively. This talk explores the principles of Prompt Engineering, covering key templates, techniques, and patterns to enhance model interactions. We will dive into advanced strategies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and show their real-world applications in overcoming LLM limitations. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to harness the full potential of LLMs in their workflows. --------------------------------------------------------------- 7 pm Hands-on Workshop: Building Advanced AI Applications and Agents in One Hour This workshop offers a comprehensive and hands-on experience in building advanced AI applications and AI agents. We will use the state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision Language Models(VLMs) to explain the process. Participants will explore practical techniques to leverage these powerful models for tasks such as Natural Language Understanding (NLU), Natural Language Processing (NLP), decision-making, text/image generation, and task automation. This workshop enables attendees to understand the essential topics, including open-source package requirements in Python, model selection, fine-tuning, and integrating external data sources. The session covers the design and implementation of AI agents by utilizing open-source models like Llama for tuning parameters and deploying real-world AI solutions. Emphasis will be placed on architecture design, training optimization, scalability, efficiency, and ethical considerations. The workshop will adapt its use case and model selection (e.g., language agent vs. vision agent) based on the audience's background to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the session. By the end of the session, participants will have the foundational knowledge and skills to effectively create and deploy full-stack AI applications and agents tailored to their fields of interest. Notes: - $3 registration is mainly to prevent food wastage because of casual registrations and no-shows. - We are unable to accommodate food preferences. Attendees with dietary restrictions can bring their own food. - Virtual attendees NEED NOT pay the $3 or register here. They can directly register on Zoom (account required) or watch directly on the YouTube Channel at 6 pm (California time) - Virtual attendees require a Zoom account (free to obtain). This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the event. - By registering for this event, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss, damage, injury, or any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public viewing. Speaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala, Shivendra Srivastava , Naresh Vurukonda , Dr. Mehdi Bahrami Agenda: 5:30 pm - 6 pm networking and pizza 6 pm - 7 pm Prompt Engineering 7 pm - 8 pm A Hands-On Workshop: Building Advanced AI Applications and Agents 8 pm - 8:30 pm Networking and photos Room: A1 All Hands 1, Bldg: A, ServiceNow, 2225 Lawson Lane, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95054, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476534

Abstract- The massive data deluge from mobile, IoT, and edge devices, together with powerful innovations in data science and hardware processing, have established artificial intelligence (AI) as the cornerstone of modern medical, automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics domains. Domain-specific AI accelerators now dominate CPUs and GPUs for energy-efficient AI and machine learning processing. However, the evolution of these electronic accelerators is facing fundamental limits due to the slowdown of Moore’s law and the reliance on metal wires, which severely bottleneck computational performance today. In this talk, I will present my vision of how silicon photonics can drive an entirely new class of light-driven AI hardware accelerators that can provide orders of magnitude energy improvements over today’s accelerators. I will discuss the evolution of silicon photonics, from integrated optics to photonic devices that can now be fabricated with low-cost CMOS-compatible manufacturing techniques. I will cover new directions in the design of robust and secure photonic substrates for communication, computation, and storage to support emerging AI applications based on LLMs, graph processing, and generative modeling. I will share experiences from my journey over the past two decades towards realizing viable silicon photonic architectures. I will end the talk with a discussion of the open challenges to achieve unparalleled energy-efficiency and performance gains in future computing platforms with silicon photonics. Sudeep Pasricha Sudeep Pasricha is a Aram and Helga Budak Endowed Professor in the (http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ece/)the (http://www.cs.colostate.edu/), and the (https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/) at (http://www.colostate.edu/). He is currently Director of the Embedded, High Performance, and Intelligent Computing ((https://www.engr.colostate.edu/~sudeep/wp-content/uploads/epic_lab_poster.pdf)) Laboratory and the Chair of Computer Engineering. He is a former University Distinguished Monfort Professor and College of Engineering Rockwell-Anderson Endowed Professor. --------------------------------------------------------------- Coming up In May- Speaker(s): Sudeep, Agenda: 6:00 pm Doors Open 6:30 pm Welcome-Kris Waage 6:45 pm Did'ja Hear? Scott Evans 7:00 pm Main Presentation 8:30 pm End Room: E105, Bldg: Engineering Building, Colorado State University, Isotope Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80525, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474065

General socialization and discussions how to support the IEEE New Orlans Section & attract new members. All are invited. Each member pays for their own lunch if desired. Co-sponsored by: Thomas E. Slack, Jr., Chair North Lake Life Member Affinity Group Agenda: 12:00pm-ctz (US & Canada) - 1200hr-ctz Meeting starts with members greetings, introduction order lunch 12:30pm-ctz (US & Canada) - 1230hr-ctz Lunch and social 1:15pm-ctz (US & Canada) - 1315hr-ctz Meeting starts with old business & members presentations New business discussion 2:00pm-ctz (US & Canada - 1400hr-ctz Adjourn 4141 St. Charles Ave , New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70115

Will do later Room: 1.202, Bldg: Applied Engineering Technology, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78249

The IEEE Tulsa Section will host a poster competition on April 17, 2025 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the ORU NEC Auditorium, near 81st and Delaware Avenue, Tulsa, OK. Students from all colleges and universities, including Stillwater, within the IEEE Tulsa Section geographic area are welcome to attend and present a poster. Setup is before the poster contest begins, email host for details. The Tulsa Area Student Research Poster Competition is sponsored by the IEEE Tulsa Section. It encourages the development of IEEE student technical communication skills and affords the local students an opportunity to present their research in a friendly and mentoring type environment. It also allows the professionals and students to network and encourages the students to ask questions about future career opportunities. IEEE Tulsa professionals will judge the posters and interview the students about their research. The Registration Form and Rules are listed below. Entries must be turned in by Friday, April 11th, at 11:59 pm When: April 17, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (poster should be set up by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, 17th in the ORU NEC Auditorium) Where: ORU Nursing and Engineering Complex (NEC) Auditorium, near 81st and Delaware, Tulsa, OK Event Contact: Robert Leland <rleland@oru.edu> 2025 IEEE Tulsa Research Poster Application Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iP43TcMcuaq8IwbrGpqXTO0GlxQ27PII/view?usp=sharing 2023 IEEE Tulsa Research Poster Competition Rules: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KZr8DhqGlnKFmhnJjPdjz1kiKgbBFntC/view?usp=sharing The Tulsa Section Student Research Poster Competition is sponsored by the IEEE Tulsa Section. It encourages the development of IEEE student technical communication skills and affords the local students an opportunity to present their research in a friendly and mentoring type environment. After a few years of virtual submissions, we will be back to hosting a live event. IEEE professionals will judge the posters and presentation of 5 minutes in length by the students about their research. 1) Students presenting must be current IEEE student members in good standing. Other supporting team members (maximum of 5 members) are not required to be current IEEE members, however, they cannot be part of the interview process nor accept IEEE awards. 2) Participating students must attend one of the colleges/universities in the IEEE Tulsa geographic area which includes Stillwater and NE Oklahoma. Students do not have to be a member of a student branch. 3) This year, we will have the following undergraduate division for prizes. Prizes will be awarded to first through third place as follows: 1st $125 - 2nd $100 - 3rd $75 Payment will be issued to the university or college engineering department (where possible) to be distributed to the winning students. When the university or college is unable to receive the payment, the check will be written to the first author for distribution to the others. 4) Entries may include up to five authors per poster, with one being an IEEE member. 5) Poster size is to be a minimum of 2’ x 3’ to no larger than 3’ x 4’. 6) Application and abstract must be submitted by Friday, April 11th, at 11:59 pm. Bring your poster ready for viewing before 4:00 pm, Thursday, April 17th. 7) If a “Bonus Video” link (upload to You-Tube) of 3 minutes or less detailing your work before Friday of the due date is noted and viewed will offer up to 5 bonus points. The “Bonus Video” presented must be authentic to the authors, and not simply an overview of current research. Provide the You Tube web address in your submission paper work. The video does not take place of the live event. 8) The poster should include a minimum of the abstract, data, method, results, references and /or acknowledgments and future research. Graphs and charts are expected and encouraged. Reading from notes will receive less points. Only IEEE members are required during the Presentation, other team members are encouraged to answer questions. 9) The poster must cover current electrical, electronics, computer science, telecommunications, or other technical topic that is part of an IEEE society or technical council (please see IEEE list of societies and technical councils for an idea of approved areas). Any other question can be directed to Robert Leland <rleland@oru.edu> Co-sponsored by: PES/IAS/ComSoc Bldg: Nursing and Engineering Center, Oral Roberts University, 81st and Delaware, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74115

Women pioneers, particularly in STEM, are lesser-known in history. Join us in learning about women engineers throughout history in our four-part series: Session 1: 19th Century (October 2024) Session 2: Early 20th Century (December 2024) Session 3: The Modern Era (February 2025) Session 4: The Contemporary Era (April 2025) Co-sponsored by: Trinity University Room: 437, Bldg: Center for Sciences and Innovation, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Pl, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78212, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476654

Speaker(s): Eli Cox Agenda: 6:25to 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. Room: 8, Bldg: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin, Texas, United States, 78754, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477911

Come join us for this Dine and Learn event hosted by the Denver Section and University of Colorado Boulder. You're invited to participate in an exciting and engaging presentation titled "From Wafers to Cutting-Edge Products: The process of Testing, Packaging, and Design" by Tim Swettlen. Whether you're a college student eager to expand your knowledge or a technical professional looking to stay informed in this evolving industry, this presentation aims to cover the key test and assembly stages that deliver functional products to market. * Food and beverage will be provided. * Parking code will be provided to event registrants. Abstract: As Moore’s Law slows down on transistor density at the die level, advanced packaging methods are bridging the gap and continue to deliver ever more powerful products. To understand these changes, a thorough understanding of the testing flow is important as more die are stacked on a single final product. This talk starts as the wafer exits the fab, is exposed to a battery of tests and routed to its highest value package and product. Each die on the wafer is processed on the same test flow but its testing results will direct it to different bins sold at different selling prices. These complex test flows allow the right parts to be assembled into the best final product whether it’s an advanced smart phone or an entry level AI accelerator card. Co-sponsored by: University of Colorado Boulder Speaker(s): Tim Swettlen, Agenda: Agenda: 6:00- 6:30PM Food and networking 6:30-7:30 PM Presentation 7:30- 8:00 PM Q&A Discussion 8:00 PM Adjourn Room: 1B70, Bldg: Discovery Learning Center (DLC), University of Colorado Boulder, 1095 Regent Drive, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80309, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476572

Join the IEEE PES/IAS Denver Chapter during our April technical meeting. Our guest speaker this month is Vince Fugetta, Energy Policy Advisor for the City and County of Denver. This is a co-hosted meeting with the IEEE Denver Young Professionals Chapter. Note that this event is at the Original Brooklyn's at 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. Schedule 6:00 – Check-in, Chapter Business and Networking 6:30 – Dinner Served 7:00 – Presentation 8:00 – Adjourn Title: Modernizing Denver's Electric Grid for a Zero-Carbon Future Summary: The City of Denver is embarking on initiatives to help modernize its electric grid to prepare for the increased demands of a zero-carbon future. Modernizing the electric grid will require investments that support building electrification, which includes increasing distribution system capacity to account for heat pump heating and cooling and EV charging. Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR) is actively working with Xcel Energy and the Public Utilities Commission to update Denver's electric grid to enable the city to meet its zero emission goals. Vince Fuggetta from CASR will provide an overview of programs, policies, and projects designed to guide our city through the clean energy transition. Speaker(s): Vince Bldg: Original Brooklyns, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478537

IEEE MOVE Global is an emergency response program dedicated to assisting natural disaster relief efforts with short-term communication and power solutions. The program provides essential services such as internet access, mobile phone charging, and lighting to help people stay connected during disasters. When not deployed for emergency relief, IEEE MOVE Global engages in community outreach and STEM education. The IEEE MOVE India program, initiated by the IEEE India Council Region 10 in collaboration with state disaster agencies and NGOs, focuses on disaster response efforts in India. This talk will highlight MOVE India's activities, including disaster awareness and STEM workshops conducted across the country. These workshops emphasize disaster preparedness, climate change, and sustainability, aiming to educate and empower students to create a safer, more resilient future. The session will also showcase the launch of STEM kits designed to educate students about climate change and sustainability. Additionally, the talk will provide a preview of the MOVE India Truck, set to launch in 2025. This mobile vehicle, equipped with communication and power equipment, will play a key role in supporting disaster relief operations in India. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Sadhana Attavar Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463712

The IEEE-KC PES/IAS Joint Chapter is excited to announce its Technical Seminar Series for Spring 2025! 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 1 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473672) - April 8 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474196) - April 22 (Tuesday) - Arc Flash Safety - April 29 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474199) 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. 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 (jason.weil@evergy.com); Luis Gonzalez (luis.gonzalez@evergy.com) - Burns & McDonnell: Mahfooz Hilaly (mhilaly@burnsmcd.com); Jason Ottens (jpottens@burnsmcd.com) - Siemens: Chris Dyer (chris.dyer@siemens.com) - Kiewit: Tony Locatelli (tony.locatelli@kiewit.com) - Black & Veatch: Soham Ghosh (Soham.Ghosh@bv.com) - Univ. of Central Missouri: Mohammad Sadi (sadi@ucmo.edu) Parking Directions: Events will be held in Training Room 1A in Burns & McDonnell's 9450 Building. Please see the illustrations below for parking directions: Speaker(s): Mahfooz Hilaly, Dan Neeser 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. Room: Training Room 1A, Bldg: 9450, Burns & McDonnell, 9450 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64114, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474198

IEEE PI2 Austin, April 22, 2024, Tech Meeting In-Person 6 PM Central / 7 PM Eastern at Balcones Country Club: 8600 Balcones Dr. Austin, TX 78750 Abstract: This talk will explore the technical information that influences generation portfolio decisions in a power company. While much of the Resource Planning process is a political/management decision that is not technology driven, there is a lot of modeling and analysis that goes into shaping the outcomes. After attending, the audience will understand the types of technical information that are relevant in the deliberations and how this process has shifted from a fairly simple, straightforward decision to one with many layers and nuances Details: 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 April 15, 2025) One week earlier than usual! 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 before April 15th (skip the payment) IEEE Student Members: Free (must register in advance before April 22nd with your IEEE member number) Skip the payment All registrants After April 15th, 2025: 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, pi2-secretary@ieee.org. Speaker(s): Lisa Martin, Bldg: Balcones Country Club, 8600 Balcones Club Dr., Austin, Texas, United States, 78750

This will be the Annual Oklahoma Engineering Fair held at the Science Museum Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This year's Engineering Fair is sponsored by the IEEE OKC Section Life Members and other local Societies via the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation. The Fair opens at 8:00 AM and ends about 3:00 PM. Parents and University Students who want to attend our Electrical Motor Contest Competition or any competitions are welcome. The Electric Motor Competition is normally held on the 2nd floor, check for location at the entrance. If your company would like to financially support our Electric Motor competition let us know and we can post your Logo on the IEEE OKC Section website and the Electric Motor competition site. IEEE Motor Contest supporters can volunteer by registering with Daniel Morehead <moreheaddb@cox.net> so he will know who will attend to possibly schedule 2-hour sessions per person. Three people are required to run the competition. Prizes and Distribution - The Oklahoma Engineering Fair is open to middle and high school students attending, public, private, parochial, or home-schooled children in Oklahoma. Contest winners will be announced at the Engineering Fair and the Engineering-Fair Band Web Site. Volunteers can support this competition or any of the following competitions. Again we encourage parents and IEEE members to come and view these competitions. Competitions: - Louisa Douglas McCune Animals and Engineering Essay - Software Engineering Extravaganza "coding Movie Magic" American Fidelity Corporation is providing support. - Eiffel Tower - - Electric Motor - - Rubber Band Powered Vehicle - - Wacky Wonder Works - - Bridge Building - - Drone Zone - - Ping Pong Launcher - OEF Engineering Fair organizational contact Phone Number is 405 528-1435. One can also join the "Band" website. At the OEF Registration Page, one can read all the exciting details: https://oef.org/oklahoma-engineering-fair/. Co-sponsored by: Dan Moorehead Agenda: Setup competition Area 7:30 AM Open Competition 8:00 AM Close Competition 2:00 PM Bldg: Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73111

Oklahoma Engineering Fair Science Museum of Oklahoma 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, OK Martin Luther King and north of NE 50th Street Wednesday, February 19th, 8:30 AM to Noon Design & build an electric motor powered by a dry cell battery that rotates at the highest possible RPM with no-load. Details & Rules: (https://oef.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024Electrical-Motor-Contest.pdf) NEEDS: We need four (4) IEEE members to help with: registration, set-up, contest execution, and collection of results. One may attend the entire 3.5 hours or, hopefully, at least 2+ hours. The set-up and kickoff are the most critical times (8:30 - 10:00). Please quickly contact one of the below: Bob Scolli (bob1440@swbell.net) Dan Morehead (moreheaddb@cox.net) Bill Wylie (billwylie@ieee.org) Bldg: Oklahoma Science Museum, 2020 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Luncheon social and business meeting attendees pay for their own lunch onion rings are on the house. After lunch meeting will commence updating attendees on current and future activities being proposed. Co-sponsored by: Richard Miller Chair South Lake Life Member Affinity Grooup Agenda: 12:00pm - 1200hr. Open with social and ordering lunch 12:30pm - 1230hr. Lunch 1:00pm - 1300hr. Business meeting starts with introduction of attendees. Old business: If available Francis Groisz, PhD will provide IEEE HQ updates and other interesting information. New Business: Propose having a Section technical evening meeting April 20, 2025, on Fortified Building Construction Remy, Certified Fortified Inspector of Fortified Gulf Coast will present on the requirements and available state financial support available. 2:00 - 1400hr. Adjourn Next North Lake Life Member Affinity Group Meeting will be May 22, 2025 same time and location. Next South Lake Life Member Affinity Group Meeting will be May 15, 2025, same time and location. I will be looking forward to seeing you at this meeting and the April meeting. Sincerely, Richard Miller, Chair IEEE New Orleans Section South Lake Life Member Affinity Group Bldg: Mortan's Seafood Restaurant and Bar, 702 Water Street, Madisonville, Louisiana, United States, 70447

Supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) is an attractive working fluid for a variety of reasons, especially because it has a relatively high density while still maintaining a low viscosity. Thus, this fluid can have a high power density with low pressure losses as it flows through pipes and equipment, allowing sCO2 power cycles to have compact turbomachinery and smaller piping diameters relative to other common working fluids. Higher turbine operating temperatures are attractive for power cycles because they allow higher thermodynamic efficiencies to be achieved. High-temperature sCO2 power cycles are a good application because the materials used for high-temperature piping and equipment can be smaller, and therefore the cost of the equipment for a given power size can be less than if other working fluids are selected. Closed-loop power cycles using sCO2 as the working fluid have made significant progress moving from component and machine testing at research and lab scale to commercially relevant full-loop demonstrations. This talk will provide an overview of the sCO2 development work that has been done at Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), including a status on the $169 million Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo project. The STEP Demo project will demonstrate the operation of a recompression closed Brayton cycle (CBC) at the 10 MWe pilot scale with a turbine inlet temperature of 715°C. Recently, the project successfully completed simple-cycle CBC operation with turbine inlet temperatures up to 500°C, and the turbine produced over 8 MW of gross shaft power. Registration required by COB Tuesday, April 22, for admittance to SwRI grounds on the day of event. All non-SwRI employees must register and enter campus at the main entrance on Culebra Road. Speaker(s): Jonathan Wade Bldg: Bldg. 51 (Archives Conference Room), Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78238

Joint meeting of EMB and LMAG with tour of the Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force in San Marcos. Box lunches. At the door, there is a $15.00 fee for Members, $20:00 for Guests and $5.00 for Students. We accept Cash or Check, no credit cards. Exact amounts preferable. Central Texas Wing Museum houses seven CAF aircraft for which the Wing has maintenance and restoration responsibility: a very-rare flying Bell P-39Q Airacobra Miss Connie, the NAA B-25J Yellow Rose, a Vultee BT-13 Valiant, and a Cessna U-3A Administrator, Beech C-45 Expeditor Lone Star Lady, the NAA AT-6 Texan, and the Douglas Sktrain (https://thatsallbrother.org/) You can also visit our museum and gift shop or attend one of our events. Our museum is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday each week from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free, but your donations help us keep em flying! Speaker(s): Dr. Dawn Roberson, Agenda: 11:30-12:00 PM: Networking session /Open Meeting 12:00-12:30 PM: Lunch 12:30-1:30 PM: Tour 1:30 PM: Wrap up and closing remarks 1841 Airport Road, Bldg 2249, San Marcos, Texas, United States

Meeting for general administration and operation of the Black Hills Subsection. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477603

Will do later Room: 2.102, Bldg: Biotechnology Sciences and Engineering Building, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78249

The IEEE-KC PES/IAS Joint Chapter is excited to announce its Technical Seminar Series for Spring 2025! 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 1 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473672) - April 8 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474196) - April 22 (Tuesday) - (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474198) - April 29 (Tuesday) - Preparing T&D for IBRs and Renewables 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. 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 (jason.weil@evergy.com); Luis Gonzalez (luis.gonzalez@evergy.com) - Burns & McDonnell: Mahfooz Hilaly (mhilaly@burnsmcd.com); Jason Ottens (jpottens@burnsmcd.com) - Siemens: Chris Dyer (chris.dyer@siemens.com) - Kiewit: Tony Locatelli (tony.locatelli@kiewit.com) - Black & Veatch: Soham Ghosh (Soham.Ghosh@bv.com) - Univ. of Central Missouri: Mohammad Sadi (sadi@ucmo.edu) Parking Directions: Events will be held in Training Room 1A in Burns & McDonnell's 9450 Building. Please see the illustrations below for parking directions: Speaker(s): Joshua Tucker, David Pierson 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. Room: Training Room 1A, Bldg: 9450, Burns & McDonnell, 9450 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64114, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474199

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