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