This is a planning meeting for the Lehigh Valley WIE Affinity Group. Interested Lehigh Valley Section WIE members or prospective members are welcome to attend. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466663

Elizabeth Alves STEM Affiliate Leader at Learning Disabilities Association of America Elizabeth Alves will share her preparation for her mission and a deep dive of her endeavors, projects, programs, accomplishments and inspired goals as a passionate Humanitarian with over 20 years of experience in education, specializing in integrating STEM concepts for students of all abilities. Her expertise spans general and special education, with a focus on supporting neuro-diverse learners and the under resourced. Speaker(s): Elizabeth Alves Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456329

As tax season approaches, we invite you to join the IEEE Foundation and Jordan Cohen, CFP®, for an insightful and practical webinar where we explore how you can give back while maximizing your tax benefits. Whether you're a seasoned donor or new to charitable giving, this session will equip you with practical insights to optimize your philanthropy. In this session, we’ll cover key tax-efficient giving strategies, including how to use IRA distributions for charitable donations, the benefits of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and when to employ a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) for more control and flexibility in your giving. We’ll also explore innovative ways to enhance your impact while maximizing your tax benefits. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your good intentions into meaningful action. Whether you want to give locally or globally within IEEE, this webinar will give you the tools and knowledge to make a genuine difference. Reserve your spot today and start making an impact that lasts! Speaker(s): Karen A. Galuchie, Jordan Cohen 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/465099

Special Presentation by Dr. Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi (U. of Surrey, UK) Hosted by the Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Date/Time: Thursday, 6 March 2025 @ 6 PM EST Topic: Leveraging Intent-Driven rApps for Intelligent RAN Automation Abstract: The evolution of service management and orchestration (SMO) in O-RAN has unlocked new possibilities for automating RAN operations. Intent-driven rApps are at the forefront of this transformation, enabling service providers to seamlessly evolve, deploy, and optimize networks with unprecedented efficiency. By abstracting complexity and leveraging intent-based automation, these rApps empower service providers to align network operations with dynamic business demands, fostering agility and innovation. This keynote will explore the transformative potential of rApps in achieving autonomous RAN management, emphasizing SDKs and solution frameworks that drive developer success. Additionally, it will highlight strategies for resolving conflicts and ensuring seamless collaboration across independent automation processes, paving the way for the next era of intelligent network management. Speaker: [] Deepak Kataria has over 25 years’ experience in telco, data networking, and cloud computing domains with the unique distinction of working in technical leadership roles at AT&T Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, Fujitsu, Agere Systems, and LSI. He co-founded IPJunction Inc in 2009 consulting telco clients on new solution opportunities, target markets, product management consulting and ecosystem partnerships. Currently, he serves as the Principal Solution Consultant for Ericsson working on AT&T’s cloud native network transformation, Cloud RAN and SMO projects. He served as Chair of IEEE Princeton Central Jersey Section from 2020-2022, General Chair of IEEE Sarnoff Symposium between 2015-2019 and co-leads the IEEE Future Network Initiative’s Working Group on AI/ML. He holds B.S. in Electronics and Communications Engineering, and pursued M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University, New Jersey. He completed Harvard’s Emerging Leaders professional program on virtual leadership covering strategy, customer focus, corporate governance, and innovation. Co-sponsored by: Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466498

With the new year come a lot of changes to leadership within IEEE sections. Because of this, there are often many new members who might be unaware of the nuances of how to do things such as run a hybrid meeting. Even experienced excom members might not have had formal training in any of these areas or may even enjoy a refresher. This meeting is intended to go over the various specifics of how members can do things such as create meetings in vtools and then run them smoothly in a hybrid format during the time of the event. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/467214

Second meeting of the project where members will continue to work on their projects. 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, Maryland, United States