In this insightful presentation, IEEE Region 1 Director Bala Prasanna and IEEE Senior Member Dr. Katherine (Kit) August engage in a meaningful dialogue with one of the most esteemed figures of our time, Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert W. Wilson. At 87, Dr. Wilson remains an active and influential contributor to both technical fields and broader aspects of life. His groundbreaking discovery of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) 60 years ago continues to be a cornerstone of modern cosmology. In this candid and informal recording, Dr. Wilson, known for his soft-spoken, focused, and passionate demeanor, shares profound insights on a variety of topics. He reflects on the rapid changes occurring in the world and emphasizes the crucial responsibilities of leading research institutions. He advocates for supporting discoveries and inventions that may not provide immediate financial returns but are essential for long-term scientific progress. Dr. Wilson also addresses how today’s younger generations can harness the vast amount of information available to them, leveraging it to drive innovation and knowledge. He highlights the invaluable role of IEEE’s extensive library of technical journals, which serve as a vital resource for researchers and engineers worldwide. This presentation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a scientific legend, providing valuable lessons on the importance of curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is a testament to how dedicated individuals and institutions can shape a better tomorrow. #IEEEDay #IEEEDay2024 #cosmology #nobelprize Tune in to the livestream on IEEE-USA's YouTube channel on 1 October 2024 at 7PM ET: https://bit.ly/ieeeusa-ieee-day-2024 [] Speaker(s): Dr. Kit August, Bala Prasanna, Dr. Robert W. Wilson Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436751

[] On this celebratory IEEE Day, let us rejoice in the combined IEEE worldwide activities of 39 technical societies and 7 interdisciplinary councils on one side of the IEEE coin, balanced with local sections and student chapters, bringing a physical presence of IEEE to local communities. By the way, one could argue that IEEE also has a 3rd leg into humanitarian activities. These S/C span a great swathe from hardware to software, including electronic devices, solar/wind energy production, power transmission, control theory, image compression, signal processing, and computer architecture. One could say this moves from applied physics to applied math. However, this session drills down to predominantly 1 of these societies, the electron device society, where the field of semiconductor materials and devices thrives. So, with the USA's Chips and Science Act to onshore semiconductor chip manufacturing, what does this mean to you and your communities. First, the Chips portion supports semiconductor companies to build or expand domestic chip production. The Science portion aims to perform workforce development to populate those factories. Where will this new workforce come from and what do you need to do to prepare for your future? This talk aims to take a critical look at the opportunities before you in the semiconductor industry. With time permitting and audience interest, some discussion in humanitarian roles IEEE plays will also be discussed. Speaker(s): Paul Berger, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434305

Basic Circuit Workshop for members of Wilkes University IEEE Co-sponsored by: Dr. Abas Sabouni Room: 259, Bldg: SLC, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States, 18702

Regularly scheduled IEEE - Clevaland Section ExCom meeeting for October 2024. This meeting will be held at the Cleveland State University engineering building. There is visitor parking not far from the engineering building in Lot 54 on East 24th Street, between Chester and Payne Avenues. There may also be street parking on East 24th. Agenda: TBD Room: WH 316, Bldg: Washkewicz Hall, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/435321

DeVry University Online Student Branch Presents “Introduction to IEEE Organization and DeVry University Online Student Branch” By Student Branch Executive members Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, (8:00pm EST/7:00pm CST) To Join: Click the following link: https://devry.engageli.com/devry/current/gey-qve-sl8/? IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Being a student member of IEEE and Getting involved with your DeVry Online IEEE Student Branch can change your life. Networking with others in the student branch is a great way to form relationships that can be of great technical benefit and may help you with a future career. Learn together through fun projects, discussions, and by participating in events. You'll also hear from DeVry Online IEEE executive members about what getting involved means. Join us to learn more what your IEEE student branch is, and what it can do for you. • Agenda: • IEEE Organization • Student and professional IEEE members share experience • DeVry University Online IEEE Student Branch • Q & A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/435652

Studying the D-Layer of the Ionosphere is difficult due to the low plasma density that tends to occur at the bottom of the Ionosphere, necessitating relatively low frequency signals in order to probe the overhead conditions. Ionosondes, the sensors typically used to probe the Ionosphere, mostly bottom out at 1MHz and, due to the need to operate across a wide bandwidth, their antennas are very insensitive at those frequencies. My goal is to build a passive collection system utilizing local MF stations (i.e. WDAO at 1.21MHz) as transmitters to collect long-term data on ionospheric conditions in the D- and bottom of the E-layer. The problem is twofold: 1) the reflection path is expected to be HIGHLY lossy so there will be a strong direct path signal and a weak reflection path signal of interest 2) the extremely low frequency of the signals necessary make miniaturizing the antenna system difficult, especially if (as expected) we will need to operate across multiple stations and frequencies over the course of the day. My current plan is to set up an array of ~5x crossed wire-wrapped ferrite loop antennas as elements in conjunction with a variable capacitor to tune. Co-sponsored by: Wright-Patt Multi-Intelligence Development Consortium (WPMDC), The DOD & DOE Communities Speaker(s): Dan Agenda: Studying the D-Layer of the Ionosphere is difficult due to the low plasma density that tends to occur at the bottom of the Ionosphere, necessitating relatively low frequency signals in order to probe the overhead conditions. Ionosondes, the sensors typically used to probe the Ionosphere, mostly bottom out at 1MHz and, due to the need to operate across a wide bandwidth, their antennas are very insensitive at those frequencies. My goal is to build a passive collection system utilizing local MF stations (i.e. WDAO at 1.21MHz) as transmitters to collect long-term data on ionospheric conditions in the D- and bottom of the E-layer. The problem is twofold: 1) the reflection path is expected to be HIGHLY lossy so there will be a strong direct path signal and a weak reflection path signal of interest 2) the extremely low frequency of the signals necessary make miniaturizing the antenna system difficult, especially if (as expected) we will need to operate across multiple stations and frequencies over the course of the day. My current plan is to set up an array of ~5x crossed wire-wrapped ferrite loop antennas as elements in conjunction with a variable capacitor to tune. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437436

Generative AI refers to a category of artificial intelligence models that are designed to generate new content, such as text, images, audio, or other types of data. Probably the best known example of generative AI is ChatGPT, the fastest consumer application to hit 100 million monthly active users. Generative AI models use machine learning algorithms to learn patterns and structures from existing data and then produce new data that is similar in style or content to what they have been trained on. In this presentation, I will start with a tutorial on various approaches to generative AI. Next I will talk about projects in our group at the TU Delft on deep generative models. I will briefly present novel kinds of deep generative models that we are developing in our team. Next I will explain how we are designing such models for rainfall nowcasting, where we integrate physical laws into the deep generative models. At last, I will talk various AI related initiatives that our team is involved in. Speaker(s): Dr. Justin Dauwels Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/429906

Baltimore Section members, come join us with your families at Guilford Park Pavilion in Jessup, Maryland, for our annual picnic as we eat, socialize, and celebrate IEEE day (IEEE day actual observance is Oct 1). There will be burgers, hot dogs, and other treats. Look for the eNotice in your email shortly. Food will be served starting about 11:00 a.m. and continue until about 2:30 p.m. You are welcome to stay afterward since we have the pavilion until 8:00 p.m. The event is free to members and their families but registration is needed so that we know how much food to bring. Co-sponsored by: Baltimore Section Young Professionals and Women In Engineering Bldg: Guilford Park Pavilion, Guilford Park, 9900 Guilford Rd, Jessup, Maryland, United States, 20794