The pervasive presence of GPS technology has profoundly altered various aspects of our society. This talk on Global Positioning System (GPS) is the second in a two-part series, hosted by the Long Island Section's Consultants Network. Satellite navigation systems emerged at the end of the 20th century. The first was the US version known as the Global Positioning System (GPS) which greatly improved the range and accuracy of a position fix when compared to previous navigation systems. In Part 1 of this two part series, we learned how GPS works. In Part 2, we will look at various GPS applications. In this lecture, specific uses of the system will be discussed such as GPS in agriculture, maritime port navigation and airport landing systems. Its use in cell phone navigation known as Assisted GPS will also be discussed. The lecture will end with a description of a possible Galactic Positioning System that would use a GPS-like system for navigation in interstellar space. Speaker(s): Richard Bova, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/408175

We are excited to announce an upcoming NIST MSED/NCNR Seminar being presented by Ms. Rachel Maizel (Virginia Polytechnic Institute). This Seminar talk is taking place in person at the NIST Center for Neutron Research and will be additionally broadcast over ZoomGov - details follow below. Co-sponsored by: NIST Center for Neutron Research, NIST Materials Science and Engineering Division Speaker(s): Rachel Maizel Room: K04B, Bldg: NCNR (NIST Gaithersburg campus Bldg.235), 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States, 20899, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413229

The THz portion of the electromagnetic spectrum presents notable challenges for technological development. This band straddles the domains of classical electromagnetics and photonics, creating a philosophical and practical conflict due to the dual nature of light. This dilemma has historically been termed the "THz gap," characterized by difficulties in generation and propagation. In an AFIT dissertation, research will be conducted to address these issues. The Center for Technical Intelligence Studies and Research (CTISR) has conducted preliminary research using superconductors to transmit THz waves. This dissertation will extend that work by fully characterizing antenna pattern characteristics within the confines of current measurement capabilities and will look to inform future designs for the THz regime. Additionally, THz wave propagation through the atmosphere is significantly attenuated by water vapor absorption in certain sub-bands. The AFIT Center for Directed Energy's HELEEOS code will be examined to potentially refine the prediction of THz propagation characteristics. Time-Domain Spectroscopy (TDS) will be employed to validate these models. Co-sponsored by: Wright-Patt Multi-Intelligence Development Consortium (WPMDC), The DOD & DOE Communities Speaker(s): Nathan Agenda: The THz portion of the electromagnetic spectrum presents notable challenges for technological development. This band straddles the domains of classical electromagnetics and photonics, creating a philosophical and practical conflict due to the dual nature of light. This dilemma has historically been termed the "THz gap," characterized by difficulties in generation and propagation. In an AFIT dissertation, research will be conducted to address these issues. The Center for Technical Intelligence Studies and Research (CTISR) has conducted preliminary research using superconductors to transmit THz waves. This dissertation will extend that work by fully characterizing antenna pattern characteristics within the confines of current measurement capabilities and will look to inform future designs for the THz regime. Additionally, THz wave propagation through the atmosphere is significantly attenuated by water vapor absorption in certain sub-bands. The AFIT Center for Directed Energy's HELEEOS code will be examined to potentially refine the prediction of THz propagation characteristics. Time-Domain Spectroscopy (TDS) will be employed to validate these models. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415628

2024 IEEE Awards Meetup Series - Dave & Busters Plymouth, Villanova, PA Join us for the IEEE Awards meet up series in IEEE Regions 1 and 2, with events leading up to the 2024 Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit and Honors Ceremony 2-3 May 2024 in Boston, MA. This event will also serve as the pre-reception to the 2024 Region 1 & 2 Student Activities Conference at Villanova University. Register at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413560 IEEE Members & Non-Members are Welcome to Attend. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Awards Board Agenda: Welcome messages and discussion by - Andrew Lowery, IEEE Region 2 Director - Bala Prasanna, IEEE Region 1 Director - Networking, food, and fun! 500 W Germantown Pike Suite 2195, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States, 19462

This Student Activities Conference (SAC) is sponsored by IEEE Region 2 & Region 1 and hosted by Villanova University's IEEE student branch. All college students from Regions 1 and 2 are welcome! Students who attend will get to participate in various competitions and technical events. Competitions include SumoBot, Ethics, Brown Bag, and Research Paper Competitions, with cash prizes available for all competitions. Hand on Experience in Arduino, SumoBot, Antennas, Software Defined Radio, and MangDang Robot Dog workshops. Professional Development workshops for students to build their professional brand and learn interviewing skills. Leadership panel discussion for students and a vtools reporting seminar for Student Branch counselors. Students can learn about career opportunities and ask professionals questions through the Women in Engineering (WIE) networking panel event. There will also be an exhibition area that showcases companies, IEEE societies, and graduate schools for students to explore future opportunities! For full details visit: https://attend.ieee.org/sac-2024/ This conference will be held from Friday, April 5th to Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at Villanova University in Villanova, PA. Please note that the conference starts on Friday evening, April 5th at 6PM with a kickoff of the Hackathon and the IEEE Awards Meetup where you are invited to meet IEEE distinguished guests and other attendees. Lodging will be at the Tru by (https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/6256b56/tru-by-hilton-audubon-valley-forge/?cid=sem::TPRC::AW::Reservation_Counter_US_Northeast_Pennsylvania_Eastern_Pennsylvania::US_Pennsylvania_Audubon_Tru_by_Hilton_Audubon_Valley_Forge_did-6256b56::tru%20by%20hilton%20audubon%20valley%20forge::e&creative=607402307503&device=c&AdPos=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=tru%20by%20hilton%20audubon%20valley%20forge&utm_campaign=Reservation_Counter_US_Northeast_Pennsylvania_Eastern_Pennsylvania&iv_=__iv_p_1_a_981240611_g_122124545450_w_kwd-863180339426_h_1025197_ii__d_c_v__n_g_c_607402307503_k_tru%20by%20hilton%20audubon%20valley%20forge_m_e_l__t__e__r__vi__&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh8OtBhCQARIsAIkWb68cpFKHHGv-zpZhCbSOAqvO6DrTsqlSmhw1EtjO45zR48LQAejr37UaAkm_EALw_wcB). at 825 Forge Avenue, Audubon, PA 19403, which is a 15-20 minute drive to Villanova. Student registration includes all SAC events, 2 nights of quad room lodging (room assignments will be made by school counselors), light refreshments at Friday night events, lunch, and the dinner banquet on Saturday, April 6th. The hotel provides free breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings. This event will be photographed, and your registration at this event includes an agreement that your picture may be used for publicity purposes. Student counselors/staff/volunteer registration does NOT include lodging but a discounted rate of $114 is available through this(https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=PHLAVRU&groupCode=90S&arrivaldate=2024-04-05&departuredate=2024-04-07&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT). If there are no rooms left, please get in touch with Barb Frantom at [email protected] to see if any rooms can be added. The room block registration link expires on March 15th or when full. Students under the age of 18 will need to register with a parent or guardian. (Student attendees should NOT book their own lodging using the above link) There will be no registration fee refunds, all registrations are final! Competition Team & Individual Event Sign Up (After registering in vtools, sign up there for individual events-first-come, first-served): Please use a link at https://attend.ieee.org/sac-2024/registration/ for paper competition, competion and workshop sign up. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE: Each attendee must be registered, including Banquet guests. Before submitting registration (if registering more than one person), make sure to choose "Add Another Guest" to register and pay for additional attendees and then submit as the final step. Otherwise, you may also register each person as a new registrant. Bldg: Connelly Building, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States, 19085