Co-sponsored by: Javed EMBS Distinguished Leader Series. Advanced EMG for NeuroRehabilitation.  Dr. Ping Zhou, Ph.D. University of Texas Health Science Center Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation   September 8, 2016  5:30 pm – 7:00 pm University of Houston Classroom and Business Building (CBB) - Room 104   Abstract: Electromyography (EMG) signal is electrical manifestation of a contracting muscle.  In this talk, I will first give an overview of different EMG recording and processing techniques.  Then, I will present several applications of advanced EMG techniques for neurorehabilitation. These include: (1) examination of motor unit alterations underlying muscle weakness after stroke; (2) exploration of noninvasive surface EMG methods to supplement and replace needle EMG in some specific applications for examination of neuromuscular diseases; and (3) development of advanced myoelectric pattern recognition control of an exoskeleton robot for improving hand function after spinal cord injury. Speaker(s): Dr. Ping Zhou PhD, Location: Room: 104 Bldg: Classroom and Business Building (CBB) University of Houston - Main Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd Houston, Texas 77004

Co-sponsored by: Alice Wang Restricted Event The IEEE Houston Section invites those selected volunteers out for a meet up orientation with the acting chairperson of your selected committee or society. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your selected chairperson committee or society and better understand how you can help contribute to our section success. This is a restricted IEEE Houston Section event for those volunteers selected to contribute to our 2016 - 2017 Fiscal year.    Location: Bldg: Grimaldi's Brick Oven Pizza 12848 Queensbury Ln Suite #101 Houston, Texas 77024

Co-sponsored by: Kheng Swee Goh Houston Section ExCom Meeting Location: Bldg: HESS 5430 Westheimer Houston, Texas 77056

Co-sponsored by: Christopher Sanderson Registration Requested This seminar provides a high level overview of the basic elements of Medium Voltage (MV) Motors and the different technologies of starting control. The seminar will discuss the key application elements that will determine the most appropriate selection of MV starters. Speaker(s): George Tichi, Agenda: 6:15 Reception 6:30 Registration 6:40 Dinner 7:10 Presentation 8:00 Q&A 8:15 Appreciation Award Location: Bldg: HESS Club 5430 Westheimer Rd Houston, Texas 77056

Co-sponsored by: Tommy Cooper Please RSVP to [email protected] IEEE Houston Consultants Network Houston Public Library does not sponsor or endorse this meeting. The library has a parking lot with free parking. The meeting will be held in the Carriage House. IEEE Houston Consultant Network members, IEEE Members, interested parties, students and guests are all welcome! Texas Board of Professional Engineers – Professional Practice Update / Ethics: Updates on Board rule changes within the last year, general updates on initiatives the Board is working on, information on enforcement statistics, and the engineering Code of Conduct.     Speaker(s): David Howell, P.E. , Agenda: Agenda 5:30 PM - Networking 5:45 PM - Brief announcements and introduction of speaker 6:00 PM – Presentation followed by Q and A 7:15 PM – Adjourn and exit the building Location: Room: Carriage House Parking Bldg: Clayton Library Center 5300 Caroline Street Houston, Texas