Monthly meeting of the IEEE Baltimore Section's executive committee. The meeting is open to all Section members. This will only be in person at UMBC. A light dinner will be served for those coming directly from work. Park in the Commons Garage. Parking is free after 4:00 PM Speaker(s): Anuj, Room: 329, Bldg: Commons, UMBC, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21250

ExCom meeting for officers, chapter leaders, and all interested members of the section Agenda: 6 PM Meeting start Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/471744

Meetings of the Administrative Committee are held virtually. Members are welcome to attend. Reserve your place by registering online or calling the office by the Monday before. Agenda: AdCom Meeting: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462277

Study hall for members with tutors for specific subjects 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract: The presentation will focus on stretchable and wearable electronics which represents a new wave in devices which can bend, flex, and stretch. My work seeks to transform conventional hard electronics into soft and unbreakable products, thin enough to create electronic skin. We realize thin electronic patches that adhere to the skin that can mimic body functionality, measure and diagnose, monitoring environment around, on, and within us. These next-gen stretchable electronics for a diverse range of current and visionary applications are being commercialized with industry. Examples include skin-worn sensors to warn people about harmful UV and nicotine levels, wearables for health monitoring, and nearables in bedding. Co-sponsored by: Electron Devices Society IEEE EDS ([email protected]) Agenda: The EDS webinar series delivers live lectures with luminaries from the field of electron device engineering streaming right to your desktop! For more valuable on-demand technical training, visit the new (https://resourcecenter.eds.ieee.org/). If you would like to join EDS please use our promo code (for new members only): EDS2025_WEBINAR _____________________________________________________________ Date: 12 March 2025 Flexible Electronics & Displays Webinar Series Topic: Stretchable and Flexible Sensors for Healthcare and Aged Care Time: 6:00 PM (EDT) ((https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Stretchable+and+Flexible+Sensors+for+Healthcare+and+Aged+Care+&iso=20250312T17&p1=842&ah=1)) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472461

Dr. Kukkai Hozumi, a post-doc researcher at the University of Scranton, will be giving a technical presentation on the Earth's ionosphere. Bldg: Loyola Science Center - The University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

When people talk about their careers, it is often easy to tell others what they do. Sharing why they do what they do can sometimes be a challenge for some people. However, Electrical Engineers who work in medical product development environments can always say why they do what they do. When a new product gets released to the market, the product can be used to improve the lives or well-being of others. Sometimes, the product can even be used to save someone’s life. That’s a great reason to get involved in developing medical products! No matter how your day, week, month, or year is going, you always know that the products you create can have a major impact on someone’s life and that’s a great feeling. In this talk, Mr. Mozelewski will discuss careers in medical product development and offer many tips on how Electrical Engineering students can position themselves to take advantage of future job opportunities with medical device companies. Speaker(s): Steve, Agenda: 6:00 PM Pizza and drinks 6:15 PM Talk begins Room: 157, Bldg: Benedum Hall, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213

Course Kick-off / Orientation 6:00PM – 6:30PM EDT; Thursday, February 20, 2025 First Video Release, Thursday, February 20, 2025. Additional videos released weekly in advance of that week’s live session! Live Workshops: 6:00PM – 7:30PM EDT; Thursdays, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Registration Fees: IEEE Member Early Rate (by February 17): $190.00 IEEE Member Rate (after February 17): $285.00 IEEE Non-Member Early Rate (by February 17): $210.00 IEEE Non-Member Rate (after February 17): $315.00 Decision to run/cancel course: February 13, 2025 Registration is open through the last live workshop date. Live workshops are recorded for later use. Course Information will be distributed on Thursday, February 20 in advance of and in preparation for the first live workshop session. A live orientation session will be held on Thursday, February 20. Attendees will have access to the recorded session and exercises for two months (until May 27, 2025) after the last live session ends! This is a hands-on course combining pre-recorded lectures with live Q&A and workshop sessions in the popular and powerful open-source Python programming language. Pre-Recorded Videos: The course format includes pre-recorded video lectures that students can watch on their own schedule, and an unlimited number of times, prior to live Q&A workshop sessions on Zoom with the instructor. The videos will also be available to the students for viewing for up to two months after the conclusion of the course. Course Summary This course builds on the IEEE course “DSP for Wireless Communications” also taught by Dan Boschen, further detailing digital signal processing most applicable to practical real-world problems and applications in radio communication systems. Students need not have taken the prior course if they are familiar with fundamental DSP concepts such as the Laplace and Z transform and basic digital filter design principles. This course brings together core DSP concepts to address signal processing challenges encountered in radios and modems for modern wireless communications. Specific areas covered include carrier and timing recovery, equalization, automatic gain control, and considerations to mitigate the effects of RF and channel distortions such as multipath, phase noise and amplitude/phase offsets. Dan builds an intuitive understanding of the underlying mathematics through the use of graphics, visual demonstrations, and real-world applications for mixed signal (analog/digital) modern transceivers. This course is applicable to DSP algorithm development with a focus on meeting practical hardware development challenges, rather than a tutorial on implementations with DSP processors. Now with Jupyter Notebooks! Speaker(s): Dan Boschen , Agenda: Kick-off / Orientation: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Topics / Schedule: Class 1: Thursday, February 27, 2025 - DSP Review, Radio Architectures, Digital Mapping, Pulse Shaping, Eye Diagrams Class 2: Thursday, March 6, 2025 - ADC Receiver, CORDIC Rotator, Digital Down Converters, Numerically Controlled Oscillators Class 3: Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Digital Control Loops; Output Power Control, Automatic Gain Control Class 4: Thursday, March 20, 2025 - Digital Control Loops; Carrier and Timing Recovery, Sigma Delta Converters Class 5: Thursday, March 27, 2025 - RF Signal Impairments, Equalization and Compensation, Linear Feedback Shift Registers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450597

Join us for our fourth general meeting! Free pizza as always! Room: 321, Bldg: Engineering Hall, 401 North Campus Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey, United States, 08028

The 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC ’25) held on March 15, 2025 (Saturday – 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM EDT ) at Princeton University, NJ, USA. Visit the website for more information - https://ewh.ieee.org/conf/stem/index.html Please visit the registration page for fees - https://edas.info/registerPerson.php?c=32825 IEEE.TV will also stream the Keynote Talks live. IEEE ISEC is a unique program that bridges the gap between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and engages students in hands-on activities and projects rooted in the engineering and design fields. By creating a platform that blends together different academic and professional backgrounds, IEEE ISEC encourages students to explore creative and innovative ways to solve complex problems. Through activities like robotics, coding, 3D printing, and design thinking, students develop the essential skills needed to face the challenges of the future. IEEE ISEC's on-site event will also provide students with the opportunity to network with peers and industry experts, broadening their horizons and fostering their individual career paths. The event includes: - 5 Keynote speakers - Panel discussion on "Responsible Use of AI in STEM Education" - Dozens of poster presentations by K-12 students - Multiple workshops and industry exhibits - Full papers and Work-In-Progress papers presentations - And Special Exhibitor - the IEEE MOVE truck!!! Co-sponsored by: IEEE Electron Devices Society & IEEE Education Society Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Cyber Attack Detection and Quick Response Strategy With regard to online activities, one should really be aware of the existence of cyber threats, metaphorically described as some sort of 'digital enemies' that seek many ways to compromise our systems. In this regard, we go on to discuss the very important topic entitled "Cyber Attack Detection and Quick Response Strategy," concerning recognition of the potential threats such as phishing, malware, and DDoS attack, and understand ways to handle them. We are also going to cover how to develop investigative skills that could help in the detection of irregular activities, and development of a contingency plan to be implemented when an attack is successful. We'll also look at advanced hardening strategies and why training your team and security assessments are so important. By the end of our discussion, participants will be fully empowered in the protection of digital assets, identification of any likely threats, and the neutralization of such threats to render the cyber adversary impotent. Speaker(s): Mr Sairam Durgaraju Agenda: WEBINAR: 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. The Zoom Webinar link and password will be forwarded to all registered participants after Noon on the day of the meeting. Check your spam folder if you don't see the email. Webinar is open to all. PDH certificates are available and an evaluation form will be emailed to you after the meeting. PDH certificate are sent by IEEE USA 3-4 weeks after the meeting. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463961

Want to know more about MOVE disaster relief effort? The IEEE MOVE Townhall will provide a review of 2024 activities for all MOVE teams and then an overview of MOVE Plans for 2025 and beyond. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462196

Join us for a transformative session exploring the critical intersections of safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the engineering profession. Led by Dr. Mark McBride-Wright, author of The SAFE Leader and a globally recognized advocate for inclusion in engineering, this webinar dives deep into how traditional norms of masculinity impact safety culture, workplace inclusion, and mental health in engineering. Discover actionable insights from the SAFE Leader framework—Share, Act, Feel, Empower—and learn how to foster an environment where every engineer can thrive. By addressing societal pressures, breaking down barriers, and empowering leaders to embrace DEI as a core component of safety culture, participants will leave with tools to drive meaningful change in their organizations. This webinar is a must-attend for engineers, leaders, and DEI advocates striving to create safer, more inclusive engineering spaces. Speaker(s): Dr. Mark McBride-Wright Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. Learn about our sponsor: the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program - Powered by AMBA. AMBA specializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for IEEE members. Whether you’re seeking health, life, or disability coverage, AMBA has you covered. Visit the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program website to explore the benefits and options available to you: (https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/) For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463521

Social event for IEEE CLE Section Members at TopGolf. This event is sponsored by the Life Members Affinity Group but is open to other-than Life Members as well. It is anticipated that we will have two or three bays at TopGolf for as many as 18 Members. You do not have to be good at golf to participate. TopGolf is a super duper driving range with electronic wizardry! In addition to the game, Food & (mostly non-alcoholic) Beverage is provided. One alcoholic drink per Member to be comp'd by Section. We are doing this event on a Wednesday, which is a non-busy night at TopGolf. The bays are available on a walk-in basis. Should we have to wait for bays, then we will do so at the bar/restaurant. There is free parking. To help us plan this event (i.e. reserve the correct number of bays on March 19), we are asking Members to pay $10 each upon registration. As the Cleveland IEEE CLE Section is subsidizing this event, non-member guests may join in but will need to pay $50 each. In spite of what the registration process says, the money can be refunded. 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd., North, Independence, Ohio, United States, 44131

March 2025 EXCOM meeting only. Not a general meeting. Slatts Pub, 4858 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, Ohio, United States, 45242

Special Presentation by Dr. Lina Mohjazi & Dr. Yao Sun (U. of Glasgow, UK) Hosted by the Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Date/Time: Thursday, 20 March 2025 @ 12:00 UTC Topic: The Meaning Behind the Signal: How Semantics are Transforming Wireless Communications Abstract: Semantic communication (SemCom) has recently emerged as a transformative paradigm, prioritizing accurate reception of message meaning over mere bits. The core concept is to empower wireless transceivers with reasoning and causality. In this talk, we will start with the basics of SemCom. Then some design challenges on both link level and network level will be introduced. We will later discuss several technical works on resource management in SemCom networks. Finally, some potential applications of SemCom will be presented. Speaker: [] Lina Mohjazi is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow (UofG), UK. She received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the prestigious 5G/6G Innovation Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, U.K., in 2018. She has co-authored more than 80 research papers in international high-impact journals and highly-rated conferences as well as book chapters. Her research interests include green and sustainable wireless communications, IoT’s, machine learning, energy efficiency, fundamental performance limits, and beyond 5G/6G and its applications. She is Deputy Director of the Robotics AI for NetZero (RAINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training at UofG. Dr. Mohjazi is the Women in Engineering Engagement Lead at the IEEE Communication Society UK&I. She is Fellow of Women's Engineering Society (WES) and a Senior Member of the IEEE. She served as Associate Editor for the IEEE Communications Letters (received the Exemplary Editor Award 2023). Dr. Mohjazi was endorsed as ”Global Talent” by the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK in 2020, and as a “High Level Foreign Talent” by the Chinese Government in 2023. She was also the recipient of multiple teaching awards, the IEEE GPECOM 2022 best paper presentation award, and the IEEE Women in Engineering UK&I Engineering Excellence award. She is an Affiliate Member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Academy of Scientists, UAE. Yao Sun is currently a Lecturer with James Watt School of Engineering, the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. Dr. Sun has extensive research experience and has published widely in wireless networking research. He has won the IEEE Communication Society of TAOS Best Paper Award in 2019 ICC, IEEE IoT Journal Best Paper Award 2022, IEEE Transactions on Service Computing Best Paper Award 2023, and Best Paper Award in 22nd ICCT. He has been the guest editor for special issues of several international journals. He has served as TPC Chair for UCET 2021, the symposium chair for VTC 2024 Spring, and TPC member for a number of international flagship conferences, including ICC, GLOBECOM, WCNC. His research interests include intelligent wireless networking, semantic communications, blockchain system, and resource management in next generation mobile networks. Dr. Sun is a senior member of IEEE. Co-sponsored by: Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466701

You may use the following link to write a summary of any monthly updates from your committee, chapter or affinity group. Information received by 12 PM on day of the meeting will be incorporated into the meeting agenda. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wpS25qZNI59af8JWtFwGCuxjPyz--moWHFy5NgXBpIA/edit?usp=sharing) 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). Location for this event is virtual. Meeting link and call-in information will be emailed one hour before the event. Agenda: First 30 minutes of the event are reserved for socializing. The meeting portion starts at 7 pm (eastern time zone). (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wpS25qZNI59af8JWtFwGCuxjPyz--moWHFy5NgXBpIA/edit?usp=sharing) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466835

Executive Committee planning meeting for upcoming events. All ExCom's are Virtual. These are open to all members including students. At this time the meeting will be remote. Connection information will be sent out at 3:00pm on the day of the meeting to those who have registered. Please register for the meeting by noon of the day of, even if you are an Officer. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month We do not meet July and December. With that in mind the 2025 dates are: 3/20; 4/17; 5/15; 6/19; 8/21(new); 9/18; 10/16; 11/20 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469141

Dr. Rachel Dudukovich, a subject matter expert at NASA Glenn Research Center, will present in this seminar. Her presentation will cover recent advancements in space internet working technologies essential for developing a future Solar System Internet. NASA Glenn Research Center has conducted multiple flight experiments using delay-tolerant networking as the foundational architecture. Topics include: (1) High-rate Delay Tolerant Networking (HDTN) experiments on the International Space Station, achieving gigabit-per-second data rates over laser communication links, and (2) small satellite experiments automating space communication, conducted in collaboration with Ames Research Center and the Cognitive Communications project at NASA Glenn. Room: 405, Bldg: WH, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland , Ohio, United States, 44115

IEEE Dayton Section: Chairman’s Reception Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM Location: Troni's Italian Restaurant, 1314 East Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH 45419 All members of the IEEE Dayton Section Invited! Please come and meet the IEEE Dayton Section Executive Committee members and officers. We will have an official Dayton Section meeting with the members in attendance, and enjoy a dinner with your IEEE colleagues. The Section will pay for food and one drink up to $18 for IEEE Members of the Dayton Section, and up to $15 for non-members. Please sign up for the event before noon on March 18th. Agenda: A. Introduce the executive committee members and chapter and group leaders. B. Present section budget and priorities to the general membership. C. Socialize/network. Bldg: Troni's Italian Restaurant, 1314 E. Dorothy Lane, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45419

Nine county science fair. Thirty-five school systems represented. IEEE will have an informational table and take part as sponsored judges. Prizes for significant projects will be awarded. Co-sponsored by: Ohio Academy of Science Bldg: Student Union Ball Room, Kent State University, 800 Summit St., Kent, Ohio, United States, 44242

IEEE Susquehanna Section Technical Dinner and Presentation This talk will present the history and life of Nikola Tesla, one of the most interesting scientists and persons of all time, and the the inventor of many things that we still use today. Tesla was at the forefront of the well-documented "current wars" (DC vs AC) and his system of power generation is still the basic system we use to this day. It is quite the feat for anything in engineering to last that long. But his inventions don't stop there. In fact, Tesla has over 300 patents with many more inventions not patented. His Tesla Coil invention remains a popular item to be built and cause fascination by many hobbyists. Guglielmo Marconi is usually credited with inventing radio, but it was shown after a long fight in 1943 that Tesla was indeed the first, and his much earlier patent proved it. Unfortunately, Tesla's death occurred about 6 months before the patent office corrected the history. While widely recognized as one of the greatest scientists and inventors of all time, Tesla also had some very eccentric personality traits. Tesla has a cult following to this very day and is the subject of many conspiracies and mysteries. This presentation will discuss Tesla, both the man and the inventor. The presentation will discuss many of Tesla's most important inventions and patents, and discuss his history and life. This presentation is an abbreviated version of a talk given at Penn State University (State College) in 2006 commemorating the 150th anniversary of his birth. During that talk, many demonstrations were performed and recorded on video, some of which will be presented as part of this talk. The presentation will be preceded by dinner. Since we are all suffering "winter fatigue" by now and ready for spring and warmer weather, the dinner theme for this event will be "spring picnic in March," and will include many of the yummy things you'd expect at a spring picnic: - Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Burger Topping Bar - Potato Chips - Potato Salad - Fudge Brownies There is a fee for the entire dinner+presentation event. There is no fee for only attending the presentation. Parking for the event is free and is in the parking lot south of the library. See the below map of the PSU Harrisburg campus for an overview on where the building and parking is located. Speaker(s): Jim Breakall, 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

Christen Smith will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on media literacy and how news organizations can use the technology more responsibly to reach their audiences. Speaker(s): Christen Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469049

Christen Smith will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on media literacy and how news organizations can use the technology more responsibly to reach their audiences. Speaker(s): Christen Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469050

Power flow control techniques have been practiced, from using inductors, capacitors, transformers and load tap changers in the earlier days of electrical engineering to power electronics-based solutions in recent years. Even though the costs and complexities of the available solutions vary widely, the basic underlying theory of power flow control is still the same as it has always been. The question is which solution one should employ. The answer depends on knowing what the true need is. The power industry’s pressing need for the most economical ways to transfer bulk power along a desired path may be met by building new transmission lines, which is a long and costly process. Alternatively, it may be quicker and cheaper to utilize the existing transmission lines more efficiently. The key is to identify the underutilized transmission lines and harness their dormant capacities to increase the power flows to the lines’ thermal limits using the most cost-effective and time-tested solutions. Also, the grid congestion can be mitigated by holding the power flow in a line at its limit, instead of tripping the line and possibly initiating a cascaded failure of the grid, resulting in a blackout. The presentation is designed to provide the basic principles of power flow control theory, an overview of the most commonly used power flow controllers, and future trends. The first commercial-grade Sen Transformer is designed, manufactured, and tested. The test results are as always expected. The audience will hear from an expert who actually designed and commissioned a number of power electronics-based FACTS controllers since their inceptions in the 1990s. Co-sponsored by: Syed Ahmad Speaker(s): Dr. Sen Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472231

Engineering Ethics: Principles & Applications This comprehensive presentation on Engineering Ethics provides an in-depth exploration of ethical principles, real-world case studies, and emerging challenges engineers face in their profession. Participants will gain a solid understanding of how ethics shape decision-making in engineering and how ethical considerations impact public safety, corporate integrity, and technological advancements. This presentation will satisfy the 1 PDH ethics requirement for professional engineers. Speaker(s): Dave Hernandez March First Brewing & Distilling, 7885 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45249

The 18th Central Pennsylvania Symposium on Signal and Power Integrity is targeted to the local and national connector industries. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from international experts about the latest developments in signal integrity and to also exchange ideas with them, as well as with other professionals and business leaders. This event is Co-Sponsored by the TE Connectivity Lecture Series and Penn State Harrisburg. For more details on the talks/speakers please visithttps://harrisburg.psu.edu/center-for-signal-integrity/symposium Co-sponsored by: Penn State Harrisburg and TE Connectivity Lecture Series Speaker(s): Bill Kim, Howard Heck Agenda: The complete program can be found in https://harrisburg.psu.edu/center-for-signal-integrity/symposium Room: 210, Bldg: Capital Union Building, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States, 17057-4898

The IEEE Temple Student branch is thrilled to invite you to an interactive robotics workshop! In this hands-on session, students will explore cloud-based systems and integrate advanced AI tools, including generative AI, to develop and control robotic applications using the quadruped Mini Pupper (robot dog). Blending theory with practical experience, participants will learn to manage robotic operations from design to deployment, leveraging AWS cloud services, Python programming, the Robot Operating System (ROS), and AI technologies. During the workshop, students will program the robot to follow a line and perform dance routines synced to music of their choice. The event promises to be a fun, engaging experience, designed to spark interest in robotic programming. Participants will also have the chance to apply their newly acquired skills in a Mini Pupper competition at the IEEE SAC 2025. Seats are limited, so register as soon as possible! Be sure to sign up by March 9, 2025 (early registration, late registration will be $100 more), to secure your spot and help us finalize the necessary preparations. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to build your skills and have fun with cutting-edge robotics technologies! If you decide to come, please bring a windows 11 laptop. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Region 2 Agenda: - 9:30am -10:00am registration - 10:00am-12:00pm workshop - 12:00-1:00pm lunch provided - 1:00-2:00pm demonstration Room: 301A, Bldg: Temple University, College of Engineering, 1947 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19122