This session on reliability engineering/technology will focus on reliability engineering as an engineering discipline and profession that is critical for today's complex and critical systems, and reliability technology as a constantly evolving technology in electrical/electronic/mechanical system design and development. This session will also focus on the history of IEEE reliability standards and the latest standards being developed by IEEE to move reliability engineering and technology further. Examples of IEEE reliability standards will be provided. Also, excerpts from my first book, Design for Reliability (DfR), by Raheja and Gullo, will be provided. Speaker(s): Lou Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423704

As the CHIPS program progresses, a number of preliminary funding announcements have been made. These include the well-known leading edge CMOS fab projects, but also smaller investments in more specialized areas such as photonics. These projects are an important part of the CHIPS for America vision but it extends to many other technology areas. This talk will cover the progress to date and some of the CHIPS program goals in these other areas. Speaker(s): Steve Palmer, Agenda: Refreshments will be available from 5:45 PM. 6:00 PM - Introductions and announcements 6:10 PM - Talk followed by Q&A Bldg: Westover Library, 1644 North McKinley Road, Suite 3, Arlington, Virginia, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426131

TALK ABSTRACT: Recent technological advances enabled low cost small satellite development and launch services which gave rise to the new space economy. Democratizing access to space feeds innovation and bolsters economic development taking the market away from a few large corporations and allowing smaller businesses to compete and thrive. In this talk, the process of creating a space corporation in Maine with examples of space based applications and research and development projects will be presented. Audience will learn more about opportunities and pitfalls in this new era. Speaker(s): Dr. Ali Abedi Agenda: Recent technological advances enabled low cost small satellite development and launch services which gave rise to the new space economy. Democratizing access to space feeds innovation and bolsters economic development taking the market away from a few large corporations and allowing smaller businesses to compete and thrive. In this talk, the process of creating a space corporation in Maine with examples of space based applications and research and development projects will be presented. Audience will learn more about opportunities and pitfalls in this new era. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422563

Contextualizing unique experience in the nuclear power industry to understand the interrelationship between material mechanical behavior, fracture mechanics, and aging/embrittlement. Presentation to discuss material specifications for component replacement and new plants, failure analysis, materials testing, fracture mechanics, and material aging evaluations for upgrades, repairs and license renewal for nuclear power plants. Areas of specific focus include analysis of reactor pressure vessel (RPV) integrity, RPV internals aging, and other reactor coolant system materials. Other areas of targeted discussion include materials reliability programs for utilities, the Pressurized Water Reactor Owners Group Materials Committee, and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Focused discussion of the master curve method (direct fracture toughness) for the benefit of the utilities operating pressurized water reactors, improved operation and enabling operation beyond 80 years. Date: Thursday, 7/18/2024, 11:30am-4:30pm. Registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420349 Requirements: Must register by 7/8/2024 at 11:55pm. US citizens only. Must bring valid, government-issued photo ID that exactly matches provided registration information. Must provide SSN number in advance by 7/8/2024 at 11:55pm (provide on registration form or provide to meeting organizers over the phone at 412-290-5392). Must wear long pants and closed-toed shoes to facility. Location: 1332 Beulah Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-5082, USA [] Speaker(s): Brian, Jeff, Georgia Agenda: Safety brief Introductions Lunch (Mission BBQ) onsite in conference room concurrent with Site overview - manager Addressing aging of the nuclear reactor pressure vessel to ensure safe long-term operation of the PWR fleet – Brian Hall Eddy Current Flow Meter testing presentation – Jeff Arndt & Georgia Clifford Radiation Safety briefing Site tour of multiple laboratories Adjourn 1332 Beulah Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15235

You may use the following link to write a summary of any monthly updates from your committee, chapter or affinity group. Information received by 8 AM on WEDNESDAY the week of the event will be incorporated into the meeting agenda. IEEE members can access prior meeting minutes hosted on the Pittsburgh Section's (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_UTt5t_dxNP1M5dO87OOeR25t8P7qQHp?usp=sharing). Access to the shared drive is restricted to the (https://www.ieee.org/membership/products/google-apps.html). Meeting Location: Johnna's Room Monroeville Public Library 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd. Monroeville, PA 15146 MEETING IS HYBRID. Meeting link and call-in information will be emailed one hour before the event. --------------------------------------------------------------- New to IEEE Pittsburgh? For those new to the Pittsburgh Section Executive and Administrative Meeting, we welcome all IEEE members in the area to attend! This is a standing meeting held on the 3rd Thursday of every month. We review our upcoming activities relevant to engineers in our section. Feel free to use the report link above to ask any questions you may have, join us on Slack, or read through our welcome guide for more information about how you can get involved with IEEE Pittsburgh. (https://ieeepittsburgh.slack.com/) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lyWneXlANAQAiJN2p6Bi9kAatooxIQ-YzlGpWRmRGBw/edit?usp=sharing) (https://webinabox.vtools.ieee.org/wibp_calendar/index/R20037) Agenda: First 30 minutes of the event are reserved for socializing. The meeting portion starts at 7 pm (eastern time zone). The meeting agenda will be emailed on Monday the week of the event for early registrants. Room: Johnna's Room, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States, 15146, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426285

Mathematical Artificial Intelligence By Prof. Shui Yu University of Technology Sydney Abstract： Artificial Intelligence is a leading topic in both academia and industry, and explainable AI (XAI) is a critical and hot topic of the field. However, we noticed that XAI is not the core of the business, and we expect deterministic AI models. In this talk, we will report the current landscape of XAI, and then introduce the next stage after XAI – Mathematical AI (MAI). We will mainly present how the mathematical tools, such as differential geometry and group theory, are used build deterministic AI models. At the end of the talk, we will present some cases of the application of MAI. We hope the talk will shed light on the promising field for interested audience. Speaker(s): Dr. Shui Yu Agenda: Friday, July 19, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm Pacific Time Seminar with Q&A A meeting link will be sent out to those who registered a few days ahead of the event. Any questions, please contact Dr. Zhensheng Zhang at [email protected] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426757

Space assets such as satellites, drones and spacecraft are increasingly attractive targets for adversaries ranging from individual hackers, to hacker groups and nation states. This rapid rise in the cyber threat landscape necessitates smarter cyber tools to stay ahead of our adversaries. In this talk, I will present the work being done by the Cyber Defense Engineering and Research (CDER) group at JPL in addressing cyber challenges as pertaining to JPL’s missions. I will specifically focus on our work combining model-based engineering and AI-based reasoning to build a unique capability for automated cyber risk assessments. Speaker(s): Dr. Arun Vishwanathan Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423705

IEEE Smart Village (ISV) has a unique approach to support the world’s energy-impoverished communities by providing a comprehensive solution combining renewable energy, community-based education, and entrepreneurial opportunities. ISV provides seed-funding to carefully selected community entrepreneurs based upon a credible business plan that will impact significant number of people with electricity, education and jobs. The challenges of starting and sustaining a successful business in the developing world are extreme to say the least. The IEEE Smart Village entrepreneurs are the true heroes. They have learned to build the confidence and support of their local communities. They consistently demonstrate a deep respect for preserving the best of local cultures and heritages while gracefully introducing new technology and business practices. Some of the challenges that they have had to overcome include extremes of climate, altitude, floods, currency devaluations, power blackouts, media blackouts, political instability, local rivalries and contentious elections. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Dr. Rajan Kapur, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406585

IEEE plays an important part in the design and license requirements for the Perry Nuclear Power Plant, and The Perry Nuclear Plant is an important generator for generating clean and reliable energy on the nation’s electric grid. This event will include a small tour of equipment and buildings observable from outside the security fences as well as a presentation discussing the plant and its relationship with IEEE. It will end with a demonstration of the Control Room Simulator, which is the 1:1 mock-up of the actual plant's Control Room, used by the plant operators for training and proficiency. A survey link is included below so that the presentation can be tailored to attendee interests. The event is limited to 20 participants and pre-registration is required. Logistics: The plant's main gate is at the corner of Center Road and Parmly Road. Follow the road onto the site past the canopy structure immediately on the left. Continue down the road to the first parking lot on the left. The signs will indicate it is the training building. Come in the front door and we will muster in the lobby while everyone arrives. See the attached image for navigating onsite. Co-sponsored by: Dr. Allen Morinec Agenda: 1100-1120 Arrival and Meet & Greet 1120-1145 Introduction / Overview 1145-1245 Walkdown 1245-1400 Presentation 1400-1500 Simulator Demonstration Bldg: Training and Education Center (TEC), 10 Center Road, Perry, Ohio, United States, 44081

LVS IEEE 3nd annual Picnic and Awards Ceremony. July 27th, 2024 - Noon to 4:00pm Emmaus Community Park 1356 Shimerville Rd, Emmaus PA @ Lions Pavilion. Children’s playground, access to the community pool (fee), American BBQ, Vegan, Soda, Water, Sides, Dessert. Adult: $15, Student $10, Child $5 (5 years or under Free) Eat for free: Register and Bring a new member to join IEEE, and both of you get a full picnic refund! Last Day to Register and Last Day to Cancel (full refund) July 13th, 2024. Space is limited, so sign up early! Rain or Shine Event Register via the vTools registration link. https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415448 Make check payable to IEEE LVS, together with: names, type of ticket (Adult, Student, Child) and menu option (Vegetarian or BBQ) for each guest, and your email for confirmation. Mail to: George Beam, 6449 Ventura Drive, Slatington, PA 18080 More Information: [email protected] Agenda: Bldg: Lions Pavilion, 1356 Shimerville Rd, Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States