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Position Name Contact  
Chair Senthilkumar Mehalingam s.mehalingam.us@ieee.org  
Vice-Chair Gene Freeman genef@ieee.org  
       

 

2026 Exclusive Webinars from Pikes Peak Chapter

July 23, 2026 – Neural Networks: A Comprehensive Introduction — Randy Rannow

The presentation provides a sweeping introduction to neural networks, covering fundamental
concepts from biological inspiration to mathematical implementation. Topics include an overview of
network architectures, activation functions, forward propagation, Backpropagation, and training
techniques. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) and
deep networks learn complex patterns from data.
Fundamental Concepts: Introduction to artificial neurons, weights, biases, and the structure of
layers (input, hidden, output)
Network Operations: How neural networks compute outputs through forward propagation
Learning Mechanisms: Training, loss functions, and the Backpropagation
Non-linearity and Activation Functions: ReLU, Sigmoid, and Tanh functions
Real-World Inferencing Applications: Sample of use-case scenarios

Here are the slides:

https://r5.ieee.org/pikespeak/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/sites/72/2026/08/State-of-AI-IEEE-Pikes-Peak-Section-RR.pdf

 

The Speaker:

Randy is a condensed matter physicist by training and a lifelong innovator whose career spans
some of the most complex and high‑stakes domains in modern engineering. With more than 80
issued or pending patents and dozens of publications, he has spent decades advancing the
frontiers of high‑performance systems, advanced electronics, and next‑generation manufacturing.
Randy's professional path has taken him through TE Connectivity, Seagate, APIC, Silverdraft, and
more than a decade in the aerospace industry. Each chapter is defined by breakthrough
contributions and a reputation for tackling challenges at the edge of what’s possible. Whether
developing novel interconnect architectures, shaping high‑density storage technologies, or
driving innovation in mission‑critical aerospace platforms, he brings the analytical rigor of a
physicist and the creativity of a seasoned engineer.
Randy has earned numerous innovation awards, reflecting his technical mastery, ability to lead
teams, capacity to mentor emerging talent, and skill in shaping enduring product strategies.
Across industries, Randy is recognized as an exceptional leader and prolific inventor who elevates
technologies, organizations, and the people around him

June 15, 2026 – Learnings from the career of an accomplished IEEE senior member – Nathan Edwards

As an accomplished scientist and engineer with a passion for mentoring others in technology careers, Mr. Nathan Edwards (IEEE Senior Member) will present on the adventures of his 19-year technology career journey. Nathan will talk about the impact of faith,
family, community and mentorship in his career with the hope to inspire, encourage, and engage attendees as part of our IEEE community. The presentation will hopefully capture the attention of audiences within IEEE student members, those in active careers, and Lifetime members.

Here are the slides:

https://r5.ieee.org/pikespeak/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/sites/72/2026/08/IEEE-LearningsFromCareer-15JUN2026-NE.pdf

The Speaker:

Mr. Nathan Edwards is the founder and CEO of Rapid Innovation & Security Experts, Inc. and has over 19 years as a career engineer
and scientist in the electronics sector. Much of his work has been on national-level R&D related to electronics systems, supply chains,
and security. His efforts have led to a number of innovations, patents, and diverse set of science publications in electronics,
cybersecurity, supply chain, nanotechnology, aerosol sensor science, and workforce development. Nathan has served on advisory
panels to the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. His career includes the roles of Executive Director of U.S.
Partnership for Assured Electronics, Innovation Hub Lead at The MITRE Corporation, Senior Staff at Sandia National Laboratories,
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Medtronic, and others. Nathan also has a prior career in public service as a firefighter and
paramedic. He has a MS degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, BS in
Computer Systems Engineering from Arizona State University, and an AS in Fire Science from University of Alaska Anchorage

 

 

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May 5, 2026 – For Denver Cybersecurity Summit

Security Technology Resources  from IEEE courtesy of the IEEE Pikes Peak Section

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and a public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

The Pikes Peak Section is a partner of the Cybersecurity Denver Tradeshow.

This Power Point Deck contains a  set of links that you can use to access free resources available from IEEE. Categories are eBooks, Magazines, Newsletters, Open Access Articles

Here is the link to the deck: Download:  https://r5.ieee.org/pikespeak/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/sites/72/2026/04/IEEE-Publication-Samples-from-Pikes-Peak-Section.pdf  

Flip Book links may not work.   Download the PDF to use the links.

 

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Archive of Computer Society Events Prior to 2026

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Computer Society Webinars 2024

Hi to our members and guests.   In 2024 we have moved to a new model where we are doing a lot of co-hosting with other chapters.   Therefore we will have links to recordings of many of the webinars but they may be use different applications like IEEE TV for instance.

2024 Upcoming Events

Please Register.  Copy the link and put into your search engine.

10 hours Free Online Training for Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) certification  04 Jun 2024

  • Co Host with Santa Clara Valley
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/416610

The Meandering Path to Regulating Face Recognition and AI  14 May 2024

  • Co Host with San Diego
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/418684

Towards Programmable Smart Buildings         13 May 2024 06:00 PM

  • PPCS
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/418393

Enhancing STEM Education through AI-Assisted Tutoring     09 May 2024

  • Education Week
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/415849

New Frontiers in Terahertz Technology           09 May 2024

  • Co Host with Coastal Los Angeles Section Chapter
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416945

 

Completed PPCS Events for 2024

From Constraints to Capabilities: Achieving Optimal Compute Schedules in Heterogeneous Cyber-Physical Systems     01 May 2024

  • Recording:
  • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vqiRX-cSmA0_yuQ5_sTOK-wd_lma2kz4/view?ts=6633ea42

Education Week Events  (Videos to be posted shortly)

  • Unleash Your Potential: AI-driven Productivity & Workflow Strategies 25 Apr 2024
  • Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management: Harnessing the Power of AI and Machine Learning in Cloud-based ERP Systems for Technical Leaders 23 Apr 2024
  • Revolutionize Electronic Design Automation (EDA) with AI: Unlocking the Power of Generative Adversarial Networks in High-Speed Receiver Modeling 18 Apr 2024
  • A Call to Action: Uniting Tech Innovators, Policy Leaders & Businesses to Safeguard Digital Privacy 17 Apr 2024

  Co Host with San Diego

  • Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSfJ4B57S8Dmoes0jt3Bo3EhHtYF4WULQ
    • Bridging the Gap Between Deep Learning Theory and Practice 23 Apr 2024
    • Neurophysiology-aware Mental Health Screening Using Mobile and Wearable Devices 05 Mar 2024
    • Rise of Computing inside the Automotive DNA 02 Apr 2024 – Not Recorded
    • Driving Manufacturing Innovation with AI-Powered Smart Robotic Cells 13 Feb 2024

  Distinguished Speaker Program Professor Shlomi Dolev: Post Quantum Internet              10 Apr 2024

  • Recording: https://youtu.be/hX1DapChtYE

IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Blockchain              20 Mar 2024

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peRO0De6q7k

Gene Freeman, Chair PPCS
genef@ieee.org

 

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Oral History:

Congratulations to Dr. Donald Kraft.   His Oral History as an IEEE Life Fellow is posted at the link below.  The history was recorded and edited by Gene Freeman, PPCS Chair and Mary-Ann Hellrigel of the IEEE History Center.   Listing is in alphabetical order.

 
 

Useful Links USPTO Resources (IEEE-USA Free Webinar) https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/309619/ A Practitioner’s Guide to Leadership – 2nd Edition – Free for IEEE members https://ieeeusa.org/product/a-practitioners-guide-to-leadership-2nd-edition/

 

The History of Software Engineering – Free for IEEE Computer Society members https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/so/2018/05/mso2018050108/13WBGNAGnEF Becoming a senior IEEE member https://ieeeusa.org/events/webinar-so-you-want-to-become-an-ieee-senior-member/ IEEE USA Social Media Power Hour https://ieeeusa.org/events/social-media-power-hour/

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Webinar Recordings and Slides Pre 2024

Computer Society – 2023 Meetings

October Meeting:

  • Anders M. Buvarp: Introduction to Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
    • Note that this recording takes a few minutes to load.   Also we had some technical issues from 3:30 to 12:00.   So I suggest watching my introduction to 3:30 then jumping to 12:00 when Anders presentation starts.
    • Here is a link to the recording
      • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Etf71pjVzaAY6mj3aMdx71vuzDEg6oE/view?usp=drive_web
    • Here are the slides

CIT Summer Series:  Hope you were able to attend at least some of the webinars from the Careers in Technology series put on by the Northwest Florida Section, Computer/Communication Chapter led by Michael Viron.  PPCS was a joint host.   Michael did a great job attracting an excellent set of speakers from the Distinguished Visitors Program. Two of my personal favorites were David Allen Greer on the Generations of Computer Science, and Jon Peddie on a History of Visual Magic in Computers. The recordings are at this You Tube link: https://www.youtube.com/nwfieee  

April Meeting

  • Dr Philip Brown: When is “Altruism” good in distributed decision-making?

February Meeting

  • Dr. Gedare Bloom on Ground Vehicle Security – Trends, Problems, Solutions, and Future Work

 

Computer Society- 2022 Meetings

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • February Meeting

 

  • Mark Campbell on Venture Capital 101

 

    • Here is a link to the recording:

 

Play recording (1 hr 42 mins)

 

 

 

    • Here are the slides:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Society – 2021 Meetings

 

 

 

 

Computer Society – 2020 Meetings

 

  • November Meeting:

  • Part 2 of Quantum Computing with Dr. Trung Pham of the USAFA.   
  • Application in Quantum Computing:  Analog Memory
  • Here is a link to the recording
  • Play recording
  • Here are the slides:
  • IEEE (11-05-2020) Application in Quantum Computing – Analog Memory

  • October Meeting:

  • Introduction to Quantum Computing – Dr. Trung Pham, USAFA
  • This is part one of a tutorial on Quantum Computing.   This talk covers the basics of the technology.   Next month Dr. Pham will cover an application of the technology.
  • Here is a link to the recording
  • October Pikes Peak Computer Society Meeting-20201001 2310-1
    Thursday, October 1, 2020
     
    Play recording (1 hr 29 mins)
  • Here are the slides–

  • September Meeting:

  • Data Fusion and Resource Management Technical Architecture – Chris Bowman, PhD
  • The DNN Technical Architecture provides a standard functional decomposition of DF&RM software development point designs, interface descriptions, and engineering methodology to enable software tool reuse and reduce need for one-of-a-kind DF&RM systems. The goals of the presentation include:
    • Provide an understanding of the roles for DF&RM
    • Describe how the Data Fusion heritage can be used to “jump-start” dual Resource Management solutions
    • Describe DF&RM Dual Node Network (DNN) Technical Architecture
    • Provide Problem-to-Solution Mappings for Data Association
  • Here is a link to the recording
  • https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/ldr.php?RCID=b10a4e42b8ed4dd6b0141d77dfcfca2d
  • Here are the slides—

  • August Meeting:

  • Who Invented the Integrated Circuit – Gene Freeman
  • The integrated circuit is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century and continues its dominance as an electronic packaging technology  in the 21st Century.    This talk focuses on its beginnings and looks at the controversies around attribution of “who was first?”
  • We had two special guests at this meeting Lisa Kocks, Historian, IEEE History Center and Francesco Gerali, ICOHTEC member and IEEE History Center 2019 Pugh Scholar.  Looking forward to future collaboration.
  • Here are the slides—

 

Distinguished Visitors Program from IEEE Computer Society

 

This is a sample of 7 handouts in recent months as part of IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitors Program.  Use the link at the top of the list to see the recorded presentations.

 

Position Name Contact  
Chair Gene Freeman genef@ieee.org  
Vice-Chair Senthilkumar Mehalingam smehalingam@binghamton.edu  
       

 

Computer Society Webinars 2024

Hi to our members and guests.   In 2024 we have moved to a new model where we are doing a lot of co-hosting with other chapters.   Therefore we will have links to recordings of many of the webinars but they may be use different applications like IEEE TV for instance.

2024 Upcoming Events

Please Register.  Copy the link and put into your search engine.

10 hours Free Online Training for Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) certification  04 Jun 2024

  • Co Host with Santa Clara Valley
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/416610

The Meandering Path to Regulating Face Recognition and AI  14 May 2024

  • Co Host with San Diego
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/418684

Towards Programmable Smart Buildings         13 May 2024 06:00 PM

  • PPCS
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/418393

Enhancing STEM Education through AI-Assisted Tutoring     09 May 2024

  • Education Week
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/415849

New Frontiers in Terahertz Technology           09 May 2024

  • Co Host with Coastal Los Angeles Section Chapter
  • https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416945

 

Completed PPCS Events for 2024

From Constraints to Capabilities: Achieving Optimal Compute Schedules in Heterogeneous Cyber-Physical Systems     01 May 2024

  • Recording:
  • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vqiRX-cSmA0_yuQ5_sTOK-wd_lma2kz4/view?ts=6633ea42

Education Week Events  (Videos to be posted shortly)

  • Unleash Your Potential: AI-driven Productivity & Workflow Strategies 25 Apr 2024
  • Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management: Harnessing the Power of AI and Machine Learning in Cloud-based ERP Systems for Technical Leaders 23 Apr 2024
  • Revolutionize Electronic Design Automation (EDA) with AI: Unlocking the Power of Generative Adversarial Networks in High-Speed Receiver Modeling 18 Apr 2024
  • A Call to Action: Uniting Tech Innovators, Policy Leaders & Businesses to Safeguard Digital Privacy 17 Apr 2024

  Co Host with San Diego

  • Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSfJ4B57S8Dmoes0jt3Bo3EhHtYF4WULQ
    • Bridging the Gap Between Deep Learning Theory and Practice 23 Apr 2024
    • Neurophysiology-aware Mental Health Screening Using Mobile and Wearable Devices 05 Mar 2024
    • Rise of Computing inside the Automotive DNA 02 Apr 2024 – Not Recorded
    • Driving Manufacturing Innovation with AI-Powered Smart Robotic Cells 13 Feb 2024

  Distinguished Speaker Program Professor Shlomi Dolev: Post Quantum Internet              10 Apr 2024

  • Recording: https://youtu.be/hX1DapChtYE

IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Blockchain              20 Mar 2024

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peRO0De6q7k

Gene Freeman, Chair PPCS
genef@ieee.org

 

——————————————————————————————————————————————————

Oral History:

Congratulations to Dr. Donald Kraft.   His Oral History as an IEEE Life Fellow is posted at the link below.  The history was recorded and edited by Gene Freeman, PPCS Chair and Mary-Ann Hellrigel of the IEEE History Center.   Listing is in alphabetical order.

 
 

Useful Links USPTO Resources (IEEE-USA Free Webinar) https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/309619/ A Practitioner’s Guide to Leadership – 2nd Edition – Free for IEEE members https://ieeeusa.org/product/a-practitioners-guide-to-leadership-2nd-edition/

 

The History of Software Engineering – Free for IEEE Computer Society members https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/so/2018/05/mso2018050108/13WBGNAGnEF Becoming a senior IEEE member https://ieeeusa.org/events/webinar-so-you-want-to-become-an-ieee-senior-member/ IEEE USA Social Media Power Hour https://ieeeusa.org/events/social-media-power-hour/

———————————————————————————————————-

 

Webinar Recordings and Slides Pre 2024

Computer Society – 2023 Meetings

October Meeting:

  • Anders M. Buvarp: Introduction to Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
    • Note that this recording takes a few minutes to load.   Also we had some technical issues from 3:30 to 12:00.   So I suggest watching my introduction to 3:30 then jumping to 12:00 when Anders presentation starts.
    • Here is a link to the recording
      • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Etf71pjVzaAY6mj3aMdx71vuzDEg6oE/view?usp=drive_web
    • Here are the slides

CIT Summer Series:  Hope you were able to attend at least some of the webinars from the Careers in Technology series put on by the Northwest Florida Section, Computer/Communication Chapter led by Michael Viron.  PPCS was a joint host.   Michael did a great job attracting an excellent set of speakers from the Distinguished Visitors Program. Two of my personal favorites were David Allen Greer on the Generations of Computer Science, and Jon Peddie on a History of Visual Magic in Computers. The recordings are at this You Tube link: https://www.youtube.com/nwfieee  

April Meeting

  • Dr Philip Brown: When is “Altruism” good in distributed decision-making?

February Meeting

  • Dr. Gedare Bloom on Ground Vehicle Security – Trends, Problems, Solutions, and Future Work

 

Computer Society- 2022 Meetings

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • February Meeting

 

  • Mark Campbell on Venture Capital 101

 

    • Here is a link to the recording:

 

Play recording (1 hr 42 mins)

 

 

 

    • Here are the slides:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Society – 2021 Meetings

 

 

 

 

Computer Society – 2020 Meetings

 

  • November Meeting:

  • Part 2 of Quantum Computing with Dr. Trung Pham of the USAFA.   
  • Application in Quantum Computing:  Analog Memory
  • Here is a link to the recording
  • Play recording
  • Here are the slides:
  • IEEE (11-05-2020) Application in Quantum Computing – Analog Memory

  • October Meeting:

  • Introduction to Quantum Computing – Dr. Trung Pham, USAFA
  • This is part one of a tutorial on Quantum Computing.   This talk covers the basics of the technology.   Next month Dr. Pham will cover an application of the technology.
  • Here is a link to the recording
  • October Pikes Peak Computer Society Meeting-20201001 2310-1
    Thursday, October 1, 2020
     
    Play recording (1 hr 29 mins)
  • Here are the slides–

  • September Meeting:

  • Data Fusion and Resource Management Technical Architecture – Chris Bowman, PhD
  • The DNN Technical Architecture provides a standard functional decomposition of DF&RM software development point designs, interface descriptions, and engineering methodology to enable software tool reuse and reduce need for one-of-a-kind DF&RM systems. The goals of the presentation include:
    • Provide an understanding of the roles for DF&RM
    • Describe how the Data Fusion heritage can be used to “jump-start” dual Resource Management solutions
    • Describe DF&RM Dual Node Network (DNN) Technical Architecture
    • Provide Problem-to-Solution Mappings for Data Association
  • Here is a link to the recording
  • https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/ldr.php?RCID=b10a4e42b8ed4dd6b0141d77dfcfca2d
  • Here are the slides—

  • August Meeting:

  • Who Invented the Integrated Circuit – Gene Freeman
  • The integrated circuit is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century and continues its dominance as an electronic packaging technology  in the 21st Century.    This talk focuses on its beginnings and looks at the controversies around attribution of “who was first?”
  • We had two special guests at this meeting Lisa Kocks, Historian, IEEE History Center and Francesco Gerali, ICOHTEC member and IEEE History Center 2019 Pugh Scholar.  Looking forward to future collaboration.
  • Here are the slides—

 

Distinguished Visitors Program from IEEE Computer Society

 

This is a sample of 7 handouts in recent months as part of IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitors Program.  Use the link at the top of the list to see the recorded presentations.