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Week of Events
Baltimore Section Executive Committee (ExCom) Meeting, 21 October, 2024
Monthly meeting of the IEEE Baltimore Section's executive committee. The meeting is open to all Section members. This meeting will be by videoconference only. The meeting link will be sent to registrants. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/391989
The Global Positioning System – How does it Work and What will we do if it Goes Away?
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
Worldwide standardization activities of AI
In this webinar, we will discuss the newly released ISO standard, ISO/IEC 42001: Artificial Intelligence Management System and its impact on the governance of AI. We will go over the context of the standard, it’s objectives, and the new framework it sets to help organizations build a responsible AI practice, develop an ethical practice, and build a long-term AI strategy. We will also address implications of the EU AI Act on U.S technology companies, and the impact of the EU Act on the issue of conformity assessment and standardization. Finally, we will discuss linkages between 42001 and the NIST Risk Management Framework, and go over the state of federal and local government AI regulations in the U.S Co-sponsored by: Ali Daneshmand Speaker(s): Sid Ahmed, Agenda: Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/428548
IEEE GHTC 2024 – Global Humanitarian Technology Conference
[] See https://ieeeghtc.org The 14th IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE GHTC 2024) will take place in person at Villanova University (Pennsylvania) from October 23 to 25, 2024. GHTC is a flagship international conference supporting achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), bringing together people working on the application of technology to addressing critical issues for the benefit of the resource-constrained and vulnerable populations in the world. Early attendee registration ends 30-Sep 2024 Theme:The Year of the Practitioner Preliminary Program information has been posted on the website. (See https://ieeeghtc.org/program/) Registration is open – Early rates end September 30. See the GHTC 2024 (https://ieeeghtc.org/registration/) for details on fees and options. GHTC focuses on these sustainable goals: - Good Health and Well Being (SDG3) - Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG7) - Communication/Connectivity in Support of Development - Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery - Technologies that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls (SDG5) - Quality Education (SDG4) - Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG6) - Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG8) - Agriculture and Food Security (SDG2) - Technology Impacts on Societal Evolution Why Attend? - Participate in an extensive, vibrant, and innovative technical program - Learn from world-class knowledgeable practitioners working in the field - Exchange information, share experiences and network with attendees actively involved in the fields - Gain visibility and recognition for your humanitarian work, projects and ideas - Find new resources and potential partners or investors GHTC 2024 features: Pre-Conference Workshops on October 23 Included with GHTC 2024 registration. - (https://ieeeghtc.org/program/workshops/#hew) - (https://ieeeghtc.org/program/workshops/#aiw) (https://ieeeghtc.org/2024/ghtc-2024-opening-souk/) on October 23 Plenary and Keynote Sessions Thursday Plenary Panel (October 24) (https://ieeeghtc.org/program/panel/?preview_id=12569&preview_nonce=9a1de832fb&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true&aiEnableCheckShortcode=true#panel1) IEEE Humanitarian Panel (October 24) Speakers from IEEE EPICS, IEEE Humanitarian Technology Board (HTB), IEEE Smart Village Friday Plenary Panel (October 25) (https://ieeeghtc.org/program/panel/?preview_id=12569&preview_nonce=9a1de832fb&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true&aiEnableCheckShortcode=true#panel3) Banquet: Dr. Revi Sterling, Technical Director, Women in the Digital Ecosystem Fund (WiDEF) Technical Sessions See preliminary list of (https://ieeeghtc.org/program/ghtc-2024-preliminary-paper-schedule/). (Note not all may be presented). On-site and remote presentations. 16 tracks, 80 papers 1A AI in Education 1B Climate Change Data 2A Productivity Solutions in Agriculture 2B Information for Entrepreneurship 3A Power Grid Solutions 3B Technology for Education 4A Diet, Nutrition and Oral Health 4B Human-Machine Interface 5A AI in Agriculture 5B Entrepreneurship for All 6A Technology for Community Well Being 6B The Economics of Sustainability 7A Technology Development 7B Emergency Response Technologies 8A Technology for Well Being 8B Aid, Assistance and The Digital Divide GHTC 2024 Sponsors IEEE GHTC 2024 is Sponsored by IEEE Region 6, IEEE Philadelphia Section and IEEE SSIT, with Technical Co-Sponsorship by IEEE-USA, IEEE CTS, IEEE EDS, IEEE EMBS, IEEE MTT-S, IEEE PELS, IEEE PES, the IEEE Smart Village Initiative and IEEE-SA. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE CTS, IEEE EDS, IEEE EMBS, IEEE MTT-S, IEEE PELS, IEEE PES, the IEEE Smart Village Initiative and IEEE-SA The Inn at Villanova University, 601 County Line Road, Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States, 19087
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Careers in Technology Fall Series 2024 – Albert Shpuntoff, PhD 22 October 8pm EST / 7 pm CST
Careers in Technology Fall Series 2024 – Albert Shpuntoff, PhD 22 October 8pm EST / 7 pm CST
Fall Series Session 4 Speaker(s): Albert Shpuntoff, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434309
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IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Re-Entering the Workforce
IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Re-Entering the Workforce
This webinar is a collaboration between IEEE-USA Career & Member Services and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE). Trying to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence presents challenges, and can be a daunting task. Changes have happened in the workplace and in technologies used. The atmosphere and expectations may have changed (for example, the impacts COVID had on remote work for many jobs!) You have changed… and self-doubt may have crept in after being away! However, preparing in advance is the key to easing the challenges. In this talk, you will hear about my own return to work after 12 years of minimal part-time employment in my field, and also information from my own research into what experts recommend. You will learn: - What is an extended absence (and the impact of how long “extended” is!) - Why it is important to prepare for returning - When to start preparing - How to prepare - Who to seek out for support / assistance - Where to look for opportunities Speaker(s): Jill Gostin 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. AMBAspecializes 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/427453
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LEARNING-BASED DISTRIBUTED CONTROL
LEARNING-BASED DISTRIBUTED CONTROL
Distributed control is a classical research topic. While a rich theory is available, some assumptions such as availability of subsystem dynamics and topology and the subsystems following the prescribed controllers exactly have proven difficult to remove. An interesting direction in recent times to get away from these assumptions has been the utilization of learning for control. In this talk, we consider some problems in control design for distributed systems using learning. Our core message is that utilizing control-relevant properties in learning algorithms can not only guarantee concerns such as stability, performance, safety, and robustness that are important in control of physical systems, but also help with issues such as data sparsity and sample complexity that are concerns during the implementation of learning algorithms. Co-sponsored by: Temple University Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Speaker(s): Vijay, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432380
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Photonics Systems for High Performance – CPO, Towards Photonics Chiplets
Photonics Systems for High Performance – CPO, Towards Photonics Chiplets
A major hurdle in developing next-generation systems for high-performance applications and industries that require handling large, secure data - such as System-in-Package (SiP) and System-on-Chip (SoC) - is the absence of low-latency, high-bandwidth, and high-density off-chip/chiplet/core interconnects. Achieving high-bandwidth chip-to-chip (or chiplet-to-chiplet) communication using electrical interconnects faces challenges like high substrate dielectric losses, reflections, impedance discontinuities, and susceptibility to crosstalk. This underscores the motivation to adopt photonics to address these challenges and enable low-latency, high-bandwidth communication. The objective is to develop a CMOS-compatible technology to support the next-generation photonic layer within 3D SiP/SoC, moving towards converged microsystems. Co-sponsored by: Habib Hichiri Speaker(s): Tolga Tekin, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433297
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General Meeting
General Meeting
For our fourth GM, we will be having a demonstration of RTL/SDR (intercepting air traffic control and radio signals). Along with that, a engineering clinic group at Rowan will be demonstrating their robotic project. Free pizza as always! Bldg: Engineering Hall, 401 North Campus Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey, United States, 08028
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IEEE Philadelphia Section Minipupper workshop
IEEE Philadelphia Section Minipupper workshop
IEEE HKN Iota Sigma Chapter would like to invite you to attend an exciting workshop to make the minipupper (robot dog) to dance autonoumous using AWS IoT Core services . Plus, you'll have the chance to win your very own minipupper kit! This workshop is designed to provide participants with an introduction to AWS tools that facilitate the seamless integration of cloud environments (AWS) with edge device operations, specifically focusing on the minipupper. Through an engaging and interactive activity, attendees will have the opportunity to make the robot dog dance to music of their choice, fostering a fun and educational experience. This workshop serves as an interactive learning opportunity for enthusiastic students and educators in the fields of robotics and IoT (Internet of Things). It offers a unique chance to explore the capabilities of AWS tools in a practical setting, enabling participants to gain hands-on experience with cloud-to-edge device integration. Additionally, this workshop serves as a precursor to the upcoming minipupper dance competition organized by the IEEE Philadelphia section. Participants will not only have the chance to compete but also stand a chance to win a complete set of minipupper or receive a monetary reward from the IEEE Philadelphia section. This competition presents a valuable opportunity for showcasing skills and creativity within the robotics community. Since the seats are limited, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. If you decide to come, please bring a laptop. Agenda: - 9:30am -10:00am registration - 10:00am-12:00pm workshop - 12:00-1:00pm lunch provided - 1:00-2:00pm demonstration - 2:00-2:30pm closing ceremony. Room: 301, Bldg: Temple University, College of Engineering, 1947 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19122