[] Discussion about Delaware Bay Computer Chapter, Meeting, & Lecture "Geniuses at War" with Guest Speaker David Bondurant. There will be a discussion about the vitality, activities, and officers of the Delaware Bay Computer Chapter, followed by a Guest Speaker. Following the exploits of the motley collection of geniuses installed at Bletchley Park during the Second World War, author David Price focuses mainly on the events and people involved in the invention of Colossus—the first programmable, electronic, digital computer, which was designed to break the German army’s Lorenz cipher. Speaker Bio: David Bondurant has been involved with the computer and semiconductor industry for 50-years. He was a computer architect at Control Data, Sperry-Univac, and Honeywell. He was involved with the government-sponsored advanced semiconductor program called VHSIC (Very High Speed Integrated Circuits) at Univac & Honeywell where he developed microprocessor and ASIC semiconductor products in bipolar CML, CMOS, and radiation hard CMOS. He was involved with emerging non-volatile RAM marketing at industry leading companies, Ramtron (FRAM), Simtek (non-volatile SRAM), and Freescale Semiconductor/Everspin Technologies Agenda: Opening Remarks and Introductions Discussion about the Delaware Bay Computer Chapter Vitality, Officers, Meetings, Activities Guest Lecture "Geniuses at War" with Guest Speaker, David Bondurant Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437478

A guest speaker from Itoh Denki and Wilkes Alum Brad Bachle will discuss being an engineer in the workforce. The presentation will also include discussions about motorized conveyors and automated systems. Room: 259, Bldg: SLC, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

Tim Troske will be our presenter. MOVE networks provide critical internet access to the Red Cross during disasters when all communications are inoperable. This tech talk will explore the operations, architecture, technical implementation, and recent improvements to MOVE data and voice networks. Tim Troske will provide an overview of the MOVE Truck networking equipment and configuration. This will include how LTE 5G and Starlink is used to provide internet access to the Red Cross, first responders and the public. It will also provide a high-level view of the logical VLAN configuration and how dedicated secure networks are provided to the Red Cross, first responders and MOVE. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Tim Troske Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440370

Many of us are old enough to remember the world before the Global Positioning System (GPS) existed. In those old days, we would use paper maps, ask people for directions, and use physical landmarks to navigate to where we needed to go. In ancient times, people used celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars for navigation. Today, whether we realize it or not, we all rely on GPS for many aspects of society. Every cell phone has GPS, almost all unmanned systems have GPS. GPS is used by cars, ships, and planes for navigation. We use it to get to where we need to go. Unmanned systems use it to perform their jobs. Commerce and shipping industries rely on it for global material and product distribution. Commerce relies on it for location-based services (all those apps on your phone you use to buy things). GPS is a cornerstone of America's economy. However, there are many environments in which GPS does not perform well. Furthermore, GPS is vulnerable to many types of hostile attacks. It is possible to jam GPS signals. It is possible to spoof (i.e., impersonate) GPS signals. The GPS satellite constellation itself is vulnerable to attack. Global geopolitical tensions and the military capabilities of many other nations means that one day, it is possible that we all wake up and GPS isn't there, or it isn't usable. So what happens then? This talk first presents an overview of the GPS system and how GPS works. The talk then goes on to discuss some of the performance challenges faced by GPS (e.g., performance in dense urban environments). We then we discuss some of the ongoing research being conducted to defeat the threats faced by GPS. We will learn how researchers are working to both detect and defeat hostile attacks. Finally, the tutorial then goes on to discuss the various methods researchers are attempting to provide reliable positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) in a completely GPS-denied environment using non-GPS methods. Dinner will consist of: - Carved Beef Brisket - Garden Salad - Fingerling Potatoes - Seasonal Vegetable Medley - Assorted Dinner Rolls - Brownies Parking for the event is free and is in the parking lot south of the library. See the below map of the PSU Harrisburg for an overview on where the building and parking is located. There is a fee for the entire dinner+presentation event. There is no fee for only attending the presentation. Speaker(s): Jack Burbank, Agenda: Dinner: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Presentation: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Room: Room 101, Morrison Gallery, Bldg: Madlyn L Hanes Library (Building D), Penn State Harrisburg, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States, 17507

Unlock your next career milestone with IEEE Senior Membership! The Philadelphia Section is hosting a workshop to help you upgrade and gain the recognition you deserve. Whether you’re in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another related field, Senior Member status highlights your professional experience and achievements. If you have 10+ years of industry experience or educational background, join us at the workshop. We’ll assist with references and paperwork. Have questions or want to mentor? Reach out: [email protected]. Why become a Senior Member? - Professional Recognition: Stand out among your peers. - Exclusive Plaque: Display your accomplishment proudly. - $25 Society Coupon: Join a new IEEE Society. - Leadership Opportunities: Eligible for IEEE executive roles. - Mentorship: Be a guide for future Senior Members. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437192