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Given the life-critical functions performed by many medial implantable devices, and the invasive procedure required to implant medical equipment properly in the human body, it is imperative that all medical devices are designed to function reliably throughout their entire lifetime. But this can be challenging as medical implantable devices are made up of many individual parts, including a variety of electronic components such as multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). This means MLCC manufacturers today are not only tasked with responding to the demand for product miniaturization, they also need to be sure their MLCCs can meet the high-reliability expectations for these life-critical applications. In this white paper, we dive more into how to overcome the challenges associated with ensuring the reliability of electronic components designed for medical devices by covering the following topics: - Design considerations for using MLCCs in medical implantable devices - How to work with suppliers to properly test and screen MLCCs for high reliability - How Knowles Precision Devices designs, tests, and continues to innovate on our MLCCs to meet all the key requirements of the medical device industry, including high reliability Speaker(s): Greg Alton Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/429460

THE PRESENTATION: NFPA-70B has transitioned from a Recommended Practice to the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. This talk will explore how these changes will affect facility and plant operation, as well as explain the navigation of the standard to assess equipment condition, determine maintenance intervals, and develop equipment maintenance plans to improve plant reliability, and personnel safety. Co-sponsored by: New York Section and Tappan Zee Subsection Speaker(s): Jim Simko, Agenda: 5:00 PM - Refreshments & Networking 5:30 PM - Program begins 6:45 PM - Questions & Answers 7:00 PM - Closing Remarks Room: Annex Room, 1st Floor, Consolidated Edison Co. of NY, 4 Irving Place, New York, New York, United States, 10003

The Vermont transportation sector has been identified as one of the prime targets for electrification in the next decade to meet statewide carbon reduction goals. The integration of electric vehicles poses a number of challenges, however, including the logistics of deploying charging infrastructure and emerging electric power grid constraints. Jointly hosted by UVM's center on energy and autonomy, (https://www.uvm.edu/cems/create), and the local (https://site.ieee.org/gms-pes/), this event will feature short talks about these issues from utility representatives, researchers, and transportation experts. Following these talks, we will convene a panel discussion to dialogue about common pain-points and the path forward. Confirmed participating organizations include - (https://www.burlingtonelectric.com/) - (https://www.washingtonelectric.coop/) - (https://www.energyhub.com/) - (https://vtrans.vermont.gov/) - (https://ridegmt.com/) - (https://www.velco.com/) - (https://www.uvm.edu/cems/create) - and more! Dinner: Pizza and drinks will be served at this event, which is free to attend. Please do register in advance. Location: This event will be hosted at the new (https://www.uvm.edu/ruralpartnerships/contact-us), located at the center of UVM's campus. Patrick Leahy Building 102. Parking: https://www.uvm.edu/map/. Click on the menu on the left, expand the “parking” section and go to “visitor parking”, which shows visitor parking options. The Jeffords upper and/or lower lots are recommended, but the visitor parking in Gutterson is also a good option (10 minute walk to the Leahy Center). Parking lots require use of the “park mobile” app. Co-sponsored by: Green Mountain Section, CREATE, UVM Agenda: - 5:00 - 5:20 PM: Dinner and mingling. - 5:20 - 6:10 PM: Lightning talks from participants. - 6:10 - 6:30+ PM: Moderated panel discussion. Room: 102, Bldg: Patrick Leahy Building, 105 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05405

Satellite Communications can and in some instances does provide ubiquitous internet access to all regions of the world. Traditionally most satellite communication used Geostationary Earth Orbits (GEO) but recently the interest and investments have been in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) systems. We will discuss the difference between operating in each orbital category with emphasis on the LEO Satellite Systems. This lecture is concept based and therefore informative to attendees working in the engineering field as well as those just interested in learning more about Low Earth Orbit satellite technology. Speaker(s): Howard Hausman Agenda: 7:00 PM Networking and Announcements 7:20 PM Presentation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444951

This event is conducted as part of PES DEI initiative and will include discussions on fostering innovation and inclusivity. The seminar aims to provide insights from speakers regarding their educational and professional paths, emphasizing the critical role of innovation and diversity in engineering. With extensive experience in the power industry, the speaker will share their journey through academia, research, and industry, highlighting how diverse teams can drive groundbreaking solutions to complex problems. Additionally, the speakers will discuss the grid transition challenges, machine learning applications in the power industry, and underscore the importance of diversity in this evolving environment. Speaker(s): Dr. Maigha, Dr. Emre Agenda: 07:00 PM Event starts Bldg: Whitman Hall 216, 2350 NY-110, Farmingdale, NY 11735, Farmingdale State college, New York, United States, 11735, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447486

Emotion has a substantial influence on learning, attention, memory, and problem solving. This talk describes artificial intelligence tools that detect emotion, provide one-on-one assistance during online learning, and adjust their responses to each student's learning level. Problems are modulated and responses generated based on motivating students and advancing learning. Inferences about student knowledge are derived from predictive learning models based on students' faces, gestures, and emotions to make decisions about the next best intervention (e.g., provide video, reduce difficulty of math problem). These tutoring systems can: - Perform continuous assessment and they can sleuth the students' responses to address student performance and emotion in real-time. - Create computer-generated synthetic partners and personalized video content. For example, the tools will shortly be able to generate special computational characters. These generated characters may perhaps work more efficiently than do human tutors. - Create avatars to answer student queries, provide explanations, assist in problem solving and teach about social awareness and relationship skills. Cross-modal generative AI will provide ChatGPT-4 responses including hints, explanations, data-driven insights and recommendations. Understanding the role that emotions play in learning and teaching has supported the design and deployment of more effective online tools and learning experiences. This talk will identify the differential impact of AI tutors on student achievement, self-efficacy, and social emotional learning. Speaker(s): , Bev Woolf Room: 105, Bldg: Computer Science Building, 35 Olden St, Princeton, New Jersey, United States, 08544, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446229

The IEEE Maine Section in collaboration with the University of Southern Maine - Dubyak Center welcomes you to the inaugural Southern Maine AI and Digital Science Conference. This conference highlights the work of students, experts and the industry in the areas of: - Artificial Intelligence - Deep Neural Networks - Deep Learning - Generative AI Algorithms - Machine Learning - Data Optimization - Data Visualization - Data Processing Algorithms Co-sponsored by: University of Southern Maine Agenda: 9:00 am - 10:15am - Welcome and the keynote presentation 10:15am - 10:30am - morning coffee break 10:30am - 12:00pm - Oral presentations from the academia and the industry 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch 1:00pm - 2:15pm - student presentations 2:15pm - 2:30pm - afternoon coffee break 2:30pm - 4:30pm - poster session and networking 5:00pm - IEEE Maine ExCom Room: 102, Bldg: Wishcamper Center , 34 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine, United States, 04101

[] Mentors are invited to participate with University Students visiting from South Korea. Technical talks and discussion will investigate Dignity Identity Inclusion Trust and Agency DIITA Workflow transparent design for wellbeing and accessibility in technology. With Hacemos and Jersey Shore STEM Ecosystem. Special Topics include: Center of Excellence for the Blind. Music Mouse of Laurie Spiegel. Agenda: 10:30am Meet and Greet at Spirit of Communication Tour of the Museum 12:00pm Lunch with Leaders and Luminaries 1:00pm Technical Presentations and Discussions AT&T Labs, 200 S Laurel Ave, Middletown, New Jersey, United States

Monthly Executive Committee Meeting Syracuse Excom Room: 3-212, Bldg: Center for Science and Technology, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, United States, 13244, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450455

IEEE NJ Coast Section - Annual Holiday Party - Save the date: December 6, 2024 at 6PM Keynote added: IEEE MOVE Speaker(s): Grayson Randall Agenda: Banquet Keynote - IEEE MOVE Mission and Program IEEE MOVE has a dual mission of providing Mobile Communications Support and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Education Outreach. This keynote will dive into the inspiring journey of IEEE MOVE, from its inception to its operation and expansion, as it serves communities and engages IEEE members and their expertise. 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, New Jersey, United States, 07753

WPI's annual party celebrating the Electrical and Computer Engineering department! Come watch student performance groups, including comedy, a-cappella, and dance, hear about faculty and student research projects, and see live demonstrations of Tesla coils and a Van de Graaf generator. This event is open to the public! Co-sponsored by: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Atwater Kent Building, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

How does OU Analytics work? What actually is IEEE Young Professionals? Why didn't anyone get my eNotice? Can GenAI help me respond to this email? In preparation for the merger with Region 2, Region 1 is organizing hybrid IEEE leadership training sessions to answer these questions and more at Buffalo State University on December 7th from 9:30 am until 4pm with dinner to follow. Agenda 9:30-10:00 Registration and networking 10:00-10:15 Welcome and introductions (ALL) 10:15-10:45 IEEE Organization (Bala Prasanna, R1 Director) 10:45-11:15 Sections and Chapters (Murty - Remote) 11:15-11:45 Young Professionals (Sam) 11:45- 12:30 BREAK: Networking Lunch (onsite) 12:30- 1:15 Jeopardy (Oscar - engineering style) 1:15- 1:45 Student Activities (Oscar for Ali) 1:45- 2:15 OUAnalytics/vTools (Eugene - Remote) 2:15- 2:45 Ethics (Oscar) 2:45- 3:15 Finance (Bill) 3:15- 3:30 Closing Remarks (Bala) If you can't join us for all the in-person excitement, join us virtually via WebEx! https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=md7a6b0f33f1735e587ce5ea6cb171e1b Room: 240, Bldg: Technology Building, SUNY Buffalo State University, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14222, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447355

Why an equity lens is critical in the design and deployment of AI In 2023, the Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) at Brookings launched the AI Equity Lab, an interdisciplinary, cross-sector research and policy project aimed at finding solutions that lead to more inclusive artificial intelligence. Since its inception, the AI Equity Lab has engaged more than 60 distinguished experts who understand the intersection between AI and society to collaboratively assess and determine the opportunities and risks AI presents in critical areas, including education, health care, journalism, and criminal justice. On December 9, join the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings for an event with CTI Director and AI Equity Lab co-chair Nicol Turner Lee, who will provide an update on the work of the Lab and moderate a panel of experts who will share more about their findings and discuss why the framing of equity in human-centered AI is critical to advancing more democratized and ethical models. https://www.brookings.edu/events/why-an-equity-lens-is-critical-in-the-design-and-deployment-of-ai/ Please register here and at this meeting site. This event is hosted by IEEE NH Comm/Sig Society within IEEE. It originates from Brookings Institute. Agenda: https://www.brookings.edu/events/why-an-equity-lens-is-critical-in-the-design-and-deployment-of-ai/ Please register here and at this meeting site. This event is hosted by IEEE NH Comm/Sig Society within IEEE. It originates from Brookings Institute. Bldg: The Brookings Institution Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, washington dc, District of Columbia, United States

Abstract – This talk focuses on the interaction of electromagnetic waves with metamaterials and manipulating the polarization state of light, which are essential for on-chip photonics and quantum information processing. By designing a metasurface based on geometrical-scaling-induced phase modulations, the transformation and distribution of different polarization-entangled photon pairs have been realized with multichannel dielectric metasurfaces. This is a significant development in applying metasurface to quantum networks. We also show a strategy to overcome the fundamental limit of polarization multiplexing capacity of metasurfaces by introducing the engineered noise to the precise solution of Jones matrix elements, where the conventional restriction of polarization multiplexing roots from the dimension constraint of the Jones matrix. This approach implies a new paradigm for high-capacity optical display, information encryption, and data storage. As a practical application, we also present a metasurface that achieves a matte appearance in reflection while offering broadband, perfect transmission, showcasing its potential for various optical technologies. References: Y.J. Gao et al., Simultaneous generation of arbitrary assembly of polarization states with geometrical-scaling-induced phase modulation, Physical Review X 10 (3), 031035 (2020) Y.J. Gao, et al., Metasurface design for the generation of an arbitrary assembly of different polarization states, Physical Review B 104 (12), 125419 (2021) Y.J. Gao, et al., Multichannel distribution and transformation of entangled photons with dielectric metasurfaces Physical Review Letters 129, 023601 (2022) Xiong, et al., Breaking the limitation of polarization multiplexing in optical metasurfaces with engineered noise, Science 379, 294 (2023) Chu, et al., Diffuse reflection and reciprocity-protected transmission via a random-flip metasurface, Science Advances 7, eabj0935 (2021) Chu, et al., Matte surfaces with broadband transparency enabled by highly asymmetric diffusion of white light, Science Advances 10, eadm8061 (2024) Co-sponsored by: Advanced Science Research Center - the Graduate Center - City University of New York Speaker(s): Mu Wang Room: Auditorium, Bldg: Advanced Science Research Center CUNY, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, New York, United States, NY 10031, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447321

You are invited to attend the Roger Williams University Computer Science Senior Design Team Fall Semester presentations of their AY 2024-2025 year-long capstone project on December 10th, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern. The Fall Semester focused on Analysis and Design. Presentations will begin at 2:10 and each is about 20-25 minutes in length. The order of presentations is listed below and a Zoom link is provided for remote access. Times are approximate 2:10 PM: Advising: This is the third phase of a multi-year effort to assist students and advisors in planning future courses. The current system provides the courses a student needs to take, but not their order or prerequires. Registration often becomes a stressful and frustrating time. This student-focused system allows students to better anticipate how their courses align semester by semester. Through drag and drop, students can see the impact of “what-if” planning as they think about moving courses around among semesters. Client Dr. Anne Anderson. Team Nikki Gardiner, Gabriel T. Gwiazda, Nick Vieira. 2:40 NUWC Configuration Management Database (CMDB) project establishes a robust system integrating scripts, graphical user interfaces (GUI), and file generation capabilities tailored for effective configuration management for security applications. The CMDB centralizes information on data structures for security keys, relationships, and configurations, supporting streamlined decision-making and project file generation. Scripts automate data synchronization and validation processes, ensure data integrity and reliability across the CMDB. GUI interfaces will empower users with intuitive tools to visualize and manage configuration data effectively. The system will produce reports and documentation, facilitating compliance and security requirements. Clients Kevin Dowty, and Alex Kasparek Team Isabel Cyr, Luca Martinez, Jack Noyes, Liam Reynolds. 3:10 AOA Deployment: This multi-year project leverages Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Angle of Arrival (AOA) technology and AI for building a solution that finds the accurate locations of equipment/people in indoor spaces carrying BLE tags. This project involves backend development and creating machine learning models. The goal of this project is to consume the data to find the accurate location of BLE tags. This is the second year of the project. The devices are already programmed to send data through an IoT network; AI models are also trained to determine the location of the tags, In this phase, the focus will be on the deployment of the models and increasing the accuracy of the AI model. The project will also explore dynamically placed locators as well as the static locators currently in place. Clients Dr Issa Ramaji and Dr Sonya Cates. Team: Kyle Deleyer, Louis Sader, Derek J. Trevens, Jack Bielawa 3:40 Deep-CV: Computer vision enables machines to extract meaningful information from digital images, videos, and other visual objects. Real-world implications are enormous, benefiting several industries, ranging from security, energy and utilities, and manufacturing to medical imaging, DNA sequencing, and automotives. This project aims to build a Python based integrated computational framework for implementing state-of-the-art deep learning models, such as CNN and CNN-LSTM. Theoretical/mathematical aspects of the model architectures are analyzed and entire deep learning models, implementation pipeline is constructed using PyTorch APIs, Python classes, and functions. Includes data extraction and visualization, resizing and normalization, input preparation, model construction and implementation, performance evaluation and hyperparameter tuning, and model selection and validation. The best performing model configuration is identified out of several constructed models using empirical results and robust theoretical analysis. Special focus is given for validating and optimizing written code to increase the efficiency of the software. Client Dr. Hum Bhandari Team: Maria Mangiameli, Tabitha Sylvia, Gokdeniz Tingur. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450662

[] Join the Cake Celebration at 2pm. Congratulate Tom Willis and Irwin Gerszberg. Tom has been selected for the IEEE Communications Society Award for Public Service in the Field of Telecommunications. Irwin has been selected to be inducted into the IEEE Eta Kappa Nu HKN. Please arrive early to go through Security. Please feel free to share your Congratulations by replying to this Event Notice. Agenda: 1:50pm Arrive at Security 2:00pm Cake AT&T Labs, 200 South Laurel Ave, Middletown , New Jersey, United States

Please join your collegues and friends for our annual holiday lunch on December 11th. Venue: Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 Troy-Schenectady Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309 Date - Dec 11, 2024 Time - 11:30 AM to 1 PM Please RSVP by Monday 12/06/2023 to this email if you are attending. However, it will be very kind of you to let us know as early as you can so that it can be planned well and have enough food for everyone to enjoy. A brief presentation will be made at the beginning of the meeting. 3041 Troy-Schenectady Road Niskayuna Reformed Church Niskayuna, New York United States 12309, Niskayuna, New York, United States, 12309

IEEE Eta Kappa Nu Professional Member Induction. Ceremony by invitation. Cake Celebration on 10 December announced elsewhere. Send greetings and congratulations (via [email protected]) to: Irwin Gerszberg, V.P. Engineering/Director Engineering, AT&T Fellow, Distinguished Inventive Scientist Advanced RF Access Technologies, New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame, IEEE Senior Member Dr Peter Vetter, President, Nokia Core Bell Labs, Bell Labs Fellow, IEEE Fellow and Honorary Professor of KU Leuven Dr Theodore Sizer II, EVP Optical System and Device Research, Nokia Bell Labs, Bell Labs Fellow, IEEE Fellow Dr TK Srinivas, Consultant and Entrepreneur, IEEE Senior Member Dr Paula Muller, Entrepreneur and Founder of MyCareLink360, IEEE Senior Member Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/449585

This is our year-end technical meeting and dinner honoring our past Chapter Chairs. Abstract We will begin with a brief overview of radiation effects in electronics, and their effect on reliability. Then we will cover the history of the discovery and our growing awareness of them, with special attention paid to the place of the Harvard Cyclotron Laboratory (HCL)/Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Rad Test program in that history. We will then look at what factors made HCL so prominent in the early work of understanding these effects, and why the re-purposing of equipment built at HCL for the MGH program was particularly useful in electronics reliability testing. Finally, we will finish with a few words on the future of the MGH test program. Speaker(s): Ethan Cascio Agenda: PLEASE NOTE THE NEW 5PM START TIME FOR THIS MEETING 5:00 PM Networking and light dinner 5:30 PM Technical Presentation 7:00 PM Questions and Answers 7:15 PM Informal Q&A and networking 7:30 PM Adjournment Bldg: Main Cafeteria, Lincoln Laboratory, 244 Wood St, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, 02421, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420285

IEEE-CT EOY volunteer thank-you dinner Agenda: 5:30pm Social 6:00pm Appetizers 7:00pm Dinner 9:00pm+ Good wishes for the holidays Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, Connecticut, United States, 06037

The rapid proliferation of phased arrays across diverse applications, including 5G/6G communications, commercial space exploration, advanced WiFi systems, and critical infrastructure technologies, is driving groundbreaking innovation in microwave and millimeter-wave engineering. These cutting-edge systems, powered by digital beamforming and software-defined radio (SDR), are no longer confined to labs; they now define modern infrastructure, from rooftops and arenas to satellites and urban landscapes. Meeting stringent SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) requirements, these systems leverage high-performance active and passive components to achieve miniaturization and advanced distributed processing. Knowles R&D enables these advancements through advances in its portfolio of High-Q capacitors, RF and microwave filters, EMI mitigation solutions, and precision-engineered thin-film substrates, tailored to meet the demands of high-frequency signal integrity, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility. These innovations address critical challenges across a range of disciplines, including Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Communications, Microwave Theory and Techniques, Antennas and Propagation, Circuits and Systems, Vehicular Technology, and Robotics and Automation, accelerating progress in telecommunications, autonomous systems, IoT, and space exploration. This presentation will examine the evolution of phased array architectures and the critical role of advanced component technologies in driving the next generation of high-frequency systems. For more information, contact George Blasiak, Industry Liaison, Syracuse IEEE, [email protected] Speaker(s): Greg Alton Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445992

On December 12th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is teaming up with the IEEE Providence Section Young Professionals to host a festive "Holiday Soldering Social." This engaging event will bring together like minded professionals to build LED tabletop Christmas decorations in a hands-on workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to network, share ideas, and celebrate the holiday season in a fun and creative environment. For just $10, each attendee will receive a kit to build their own LED tabletop decoration, as well as enjoy pizza and soft drinks provided during the event. Participants will also have the chance to hear from Dr. Paul Gendron, who will share information about graduate school certificates that can help young professionals advance their careers. This informative segment will complement the hands-on activity, making the evening both engaging and inspiring and everyone will leave with a glowing holiday creation to brighten up their home or office! We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone for an evening of innovation and celebration! Co-sponsored by: UMass Dartmouth Speaker(s): Hanna, Dr. Gendron Agenda: Agenda for IEEE Holiday Soldering Social 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Food & Drinks in the Lounge Kick off the evening with pizza and soft drinks while networking with fellow participants. Relax and mingle before heading to the labs. 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Assembling & Debugging LED Decorations in the Labs Head up to the labs for a hands-on activity where you'll assemble your very own LED tabletop Christmas decoration. Our team will be there to guide you through the process, helping you troubleshoot and debug as you go. 7:00 PM (During Food & Drinks in the Lounge) | Dr. Paul Gendron’s 10-Minute Talk While seated and enjoying your food, Dr. Paul Gendron will give a brief talk about available graduate school certificates for young professionals looking to advance their careers. 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Finalizing Decorations & Networking Wrap up your projects and take home your completed LED decoration! Continue networking and celebrating the holiday season with your fellow participants. Room: Loung, Bldg: SENG, 285 Old Westport rd, dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States, 02747

Imaging, Sensing, and Wearable Devices Using Nanophotonic Platforms Abstract – Personalized health emphasizes prevention and early diagnosis over solely tailoring therapies. My lab’s nanophotonic approaches center on developing precision tools to detect biomarkers, imaging molecular interaction functions, and designing sustainable wearable devices. In this talk, I will highlight two research areas: ultrafast optical force nanoscopy and wearable metasurface sensors. I will introduce Decoupled Optical Force Nanoscopy (Dofn), a technique that addresses current limits in nanoparticle thermal profiling by enabling nanosecond temporal and nanometer spatial resolutions. Dofn also offers a non-invasive way to identify cell membrane molecules without purification. Next, I will discuss wearable metasurface-enabled sensors for wireless charging of implanted devices. Tested on live animals, this technology demonstrates a tenfold power enhancement, enabling long-term tracking of brain activity. These innovations mark significant strides in wearable sensing for personalized health. Super-resolution PAUL Brain Imaging for Guiding Blood-brain Barrier Modulation Abstract – The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a formidable obstacle in delivering therapeutic agents to the brain, blocking nearly all potential treatments for neurological diseases. Focused ultrasound (FUS) offers an exciting solution by temporarily opening the BBB to allow targeted drug delivery. Yet, understanding the safety and effectiveness of this approach remains a major challenge. Traditional brain imaging modalities fall short—they either lack the resolution or the sensitivity needed to monitor subtle changes in BBB permeability and the resulting hemodynamic responses. In this talk, I’ll introduce a groundbreaking multimodality imaging approach: PAUL imaging. By integrating the molecular sensitivity of photoacoustic imaging with the microvascular detail of super-resolution ultrasound localization—and further enhancing it with deep learning—PAUL imaging delivers fast, high-resolution insights into BBB permeability and cerebral hemodynamics. This powerful platform provides a transformative tool for advancing brain-drug delivery and uncovering the biological impacts of BBB modulation, opening new avenues in the treatment of neurological disorders. Co-sponsored by: Advanced Science Research Center - the Graduate Center - City University of New York Speaker(s): Yang Zhao, Yun-Sheng Chen Room: Auditorium, Bldg: Advanced Science Research Center CUNY, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, New York, United States, NY 10031, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447327

IEEE Boston SSCS Distinguished Lecture Dr. Rabia Tugce Yazicigil Title: The Circuit Frontier: Innovating and Expanding ASIC Solutions for Enhanced Biosensing and Seamless Wireless Communication Abstract: This talk will introduce Cyber-Secure Biological Systems, leveraging living sensors constructed from engineered biological entities seamlessly integrated with solid-state circuits. This unique synergy harnesses the advantages of biology while incorporating the reliability and communication infrastructure of electronics, offering a unique solution to societal challenges in healthcare and environmental monitoring. In this talk, examples of Cyber-Secure Biological Systems, such as miniaturized ingestible bioelectronic capsules for gastrointestinal tract monitoring and hybrid microfluidic-bioelectronic systems for environmental monitoring, will be presented. Additionally, I will introduce a universal noise-centric data decoding approach using GRAND that facilitates ultra-low-energy wireless communications, a critical requirement for the success of these biological systems and numerous other applications. In this talk, I will delve into the intricacies of interdisciplinary approach for system design, spotlighting the potential of energy-efficient integrated circuits in the domains of biosensing and wireless communications. These collaborative research projects involve MIT BE/MechE, BU ECE/BME, and MIT RLE-Northeastern University. Speaker(s): Dr. Rabia Yazicigil, Agenda: 3:00 PM Welcome 3:15 PM Introduction and IEEE Boston SSCS and IEEE SSCS Distinguished Lecture Program 3:30 PM IEEE Boston SSCS Distinguished Lecture Dr. Rabia Tugce Yazicigil 4:30 PM Light Reception / Apero 5:00 PM Event Concludes 125 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02111

[] Meet the Computer Society Volunteers. See a presentation about recent Events. Examples: Live Workshops, Careers in Technology, STEM, Pre-U STEM, Jersey Shore STEM Ecosystem, Lunch with Leaders and Luminaries, Meet and Greet, History Events Celebrations, Featured Speakers, Humanitarian Projects, Standards, etc. Discuss the recent activities, upcoming events, and plan for the future. See how you can participate. Agenda: Introductions Volunteers Review of Recent Events Upcoming Events Invitation to Volunteers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/449917

The 2024 IEEE Metropolitan AI Applications Symposium (IEEE MAIAS-2024) will be held online (Zoom) on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10 am until 12:30 pm. The symposium consists of one keynote presentation and several invited presentations, covering various topics in AI methods, systems, and applications. This symposium is organized in collaboration with Canadian-American Research Forum on AI Technologies. Organizers: IEEE North Jersey Engineering in Medicine and Biology Chapter (EMB) IEEE North Jersey Section Canadian-American Research Forum on AI Technologies Registration Required: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447282 Conference Room: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 506 875 4099 https://zoom.us/j/5068754099 2024 IEEE Metropolitan AI Applications Symposium Symposium Program 10:00AM: Welcome Messages Prof. Yu-Dong Yao (IEEE North Jersey Section) 10:05AM: Keynote Speaker: Prof. Zhifeng Kou, NJIT AI in Medical Imaging: An Initial Investigation 10:40AM: Syon Doshi, Stevens Institute of Technology Autonomous Driving and Machine Learning 10:50AM: Cleopatra Mozolewski, Stevens Institute of Technology Bond Pricing Using Deep Learning 11:00AM: Aditi Dam, Stevens Institute of Technology Reading Comprehension Using Deep Learning 11:10AM: Colm Murrer, Stevens Institute of Technology Visual Arts Classified by Deep Learning 11:20AM: Rose Friedman, Stevens Institute of Technology AI and Gardening 11:30AM: Pratik Jain, NJIT Enhancing Functional Connectivity with Dictionary Learning for Brain Fingerprints 11:40AM: Marco Marena, NJIT Generative AI for Solar Physics 12:15PM: Conclusion Remark Prof. Yu-Dong Yao (IEEE North Jersey Section) Registration IEEE member $ 0.00 Non-member $ 0.00 IEEE Student/Graduate Student/Life Member $ 0.00 Non-IEEE Student/Graduate Student $ 0.00 Organizing Committee Prof. Yu-Dong Yao, IEEE North Jersey Section Prof. Elisa Kallioniemi, NJIT, Newark Prof. Wei-Ping Zhu, Concordia University, Montreal Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447282

Worcester County Section Holiday Party and Annual Election Please come celebrate the holidays with the IEEE Worcester County members and officers at the Annual Meeting and Holiday Banquet to be held in the Sunroom of the Post Office Pub in Grafton, MA on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Starting at 6:30 pm is our Social time with cash bar. At 7:00pm is the Dinner Buffet including Tossed salad, rolls and butter, herb grilled chicken, baked haddack, green beens, whipped sweet potatoes,soda, coffee and tea. As an alternative you may order a special dietary meal such as vegitatian or gluten free but then you must skip the buffet. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. There will be a Cash Bar. Reservations are "Required", and the deadline is 11:00pm, December 6th, 2024. Due to reasons beyond our control, we unfortunately cannot accept reservations after this due date. In case of inclement weather, we will notify you via the email address you used to register. And you can also check our website: https://site.ieee.org/worcester Room: Sunroom, Bldg: Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St, North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States, 01536

IEEE PCJS Young Professional Talk Series 2024 The Concepts, Algorithms, and Applications of Artificial Intelligence Liang Zhang Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA About the Talk The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was first introduced by John McCarthy and Claude Shannon at Dartmouth College in 1955. AI empowers computers with the ability to perceive, reason, and learn, enabling them to mimic and simulate human cognitive processes. Machine learning, a core aspect of AI, allows systems to recognize patterns, make informed decisions, and improve performance over time through experience and data. In this talk, we will explore the fundamental concepts of AI, various search algorithms, decision-making in complex environments, advancements in the field, and the future of AI. Despite its relatively short history, AI has achieved remarkable progress and continues to drive transformative changes across the globe. About the Speaker Liang Zhang (Member, IEEE) received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USA, in 2020. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), Princess Anne, MD, USA. Prior to joining UMES, Dr. Zhang was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA. Dr. Zhang has received several prestigious honors, including the Outstanding Dissertation Award from NJIT in 2023, the Hashimoto Prize for the best doctoral dissertation at NJIT in 2020, the IEEE GLOBECOM Travel Grant Award in 2016, and the Best Paper Award at IEEE ICNC in 2014. He has authored 33 publications in leading journals and conferences and has served as a reviewer for numerous IEEE Transactions journals. Dr. Zhang’s research interests span machine learning and the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile edge computing and airborne networks, wireless communications and UAV communications, wireless virtual reality, caching, and energy optimization. Sponsors: IEEE Princeton/Central Jersey Section IEEE Photonics Society PCJS Chapter IEEE Young Professional PCJS Chapter IEEE Women in Engineering PCJS Chapter IEEE Signal Processing PCJS Chapter All are welcome! You do not have to be a member of the IEEE to attend. The registration is free and required. Event link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450668 Time: 8:00~8:45PM (Eastern Time), Monday December 16th, 2024 Zoom: https://futurewei.zoom.us/j/6135444997?pwd=KKKo8mEq66bLONa0Egynb9hWaSZfzl.1&omn=95414972880&from=addon Zoom ID: 613 544 4997 Password: 1001 Registration Required (Please Click "Register Now" at the end of this page to finish your registration) Co-sponsored by: IEEE Princeton/Central Jersey Section, IEEE Photonics Society PCJS, IEEE Young Professional PCJS, IEEE Women in Engineering PCJS, IEEE Signal Processing PCJS Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450668

This presentation explores the dynamics of wide-area oscillations in power grids and their impact on grid stability, particularly under high penetration of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR). This is part of ongoing three-year research project, Wide-Area Oscillation Assessment and Trending Analysis, funded by DOE Office of Electricity Advanced Grid Modeling program. Wide-area oscillations carry crucial information about system stability. While well-damped oscillations are often contained, strong oscillations can signal impending stability issues, reducing system performance, increasing equipment wear, and potentially causing generation tripping or grid breakup. Adequate damping of key oscillation modes is essential for reliable grid operation. Conventional analysis has focused on large synchronous generators, but the rising penetration of renewable generation and active loads is driving observable changes in oscillatory behavior. A systematic study reveals that high IBR penetration correlates with lower damping ratios of inter-area modes, while heavier loads correlate with lower oscillation frequencies. Without proper control and coordination, high IBR penetration could exacerbate these oscillations, posing risks to grid stability. To mitigate these risks, we developed and tested control strategies for IBRs to improve oscillation damping. Leveraging our prior experience in grid oscillation research, we focused on designing control algorithms for both grid-forming and grid-following IBRs. Study results show that these control strategies can enhance the stability of power grids with high renewable generation. Co-sponsored by: CH06148 Speaker(s): Ning Agenda: - Introduction - Presentation by Dr. Ning Zhou Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440779

This presentation explores the dynamics of wide-area oscillations in power grids and their impact on grid stability, particularly under high penetration of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR). This is part of ongoing three-year research project, Wide-Area Oscillation Assessment and Trending Analysis, funded by DOE Office of Electricity Advanced Grid Modeling program. Wide-area oscillations carry crucial information about system stability. While well-damped oscillations are often contained, strong oscillations can signal impending stability issues, reducing system performance, increasing equipment wear, and potentially causing generation tripping or grid breakup. Adequate damping of key oscillation modes is essential for reliable grid operation. Co-sponsored by: CH06148 Speaker(s): Ning, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440773

[] The Rochester Section will celebrate 2024 accomplishments including: - Samuel Kassey honored with the 2024 IEEE Region 1 Technology Innovation (Industry / Government) Award Award. - Student Scholarship recipients - Life Members - Historical perspectives on the IEEE Rochester Section - Our dedicated IEEE Rochester Section volunteers We hope that you can join our celebration! Important Dates: Saturday 30 Nov 24 : Early Bird Registration Deadline Tuesday 17 Dec 24 : Recognition Dinner and Celebration! Registration Fees IEEE Members and Partners (Early Bird) : $20 IEEE Members and Partners : $30 IEEE Student Members (Early Bird) : $15 IEEE Student Members : $25 Guests (Early Bird) : $25 Guests : $35 Honored Guests contact host to qualify : $0 Speaker(s): IEEE Rochester Section, IEEE Rochester Section Agenda: 6:00 PM : 7:00 PM Rochester Section Reception 7:00 PM : 8:15 PM Buffet Dinner 8:15 PM : 9:00 PM Recognition Ceremony Glendoveers, 2328 Old Browncroft Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States, 14625

Networking Opportunities Attendees can connect with peers and industry leaders. It’s a great chance to build professional relationships and find potential collaborators or mentors. Please check the conference program to see who might be speaking on the days you plan to attend. Inspirational Talks You can communicate and interact with keynote speakers, panelists, and workshop presenters, prominent figures in engineering and technology. Do not forget to register for both conferences. Resource Sharing Information on career opportunities, professional development programs, and other resources provided by IEEE. Socializing and Community Building Beyond formal aspects, it’s also an opportunity for informal conversations and community building among those who share similar interests and goals. Agenda: 12:00 PM Reception 1:00 PM Adjournment Hilton Daytona Beach - Beach front Resort, Daytona, Florida, United States

IEEE PCJS Volunteers, spouses, local section leadership, Region 1 leaders and Awardees are invited to this Holiday Dinner. We will host this banquet at Mercer Oaks Golf Course in West Windsor, NJ on December 18. Bldg: Mercer Oaks Golf Club, 725 Village Road West, Princeton Junction, New Jersey, United States, 08550

Special Presentation by Dr. Ayush Dwivedi (Tampere U., Finland) Hosted by the Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Date/Time: Thursday, December 19th, 2024 @ 12:00 UTC Topic: Machine Learning Ideas for Sensor Networks Abstract: This talk explores the application of machine learning (ML) techniques to address the challenges in scaling sensor networks while maintaining accuracy and energy efficiency. First, we discuss ML-based approaches to optimize data transmission, significantly reducing communication overhead and extending battery lifetimes. Second, we examine the impact of such optimizations on enhancing overall network capacity. Finally, the role of ML in sensor calibration is analyzed, highlighting its potential to improve accuracy and scalability. Speaker: Dr. Ayush Dwivedi a postdoctoral research scholar at Tampere University, Finland, with a PhD from the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, India. His research focuses on next-generation wireless communication, including non-terrestrial networks, stochastic geometry, satellite-based IoT, and sensor networks for smart cities. He has been an active member of the IEEE INGR Satellite Working Group for several years, contributing to ideas on satellite-based sensor networks. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/448221

Advancing AI by Accelerating Java on Parallel Architectures (https://inside.java/u/PoonamParhar) on October 23, 2024 We will learn from and discuss this great paper. Author will not be here. The Java platform has long been a cornerstone of enterprise software development, known for its robustness, portability, security, and scalability. As the demand for machine learning (ML) and parallel processing continues to surge across industries, Java is evolving to meet these new computational challenges. This article offers insights into the latest platform enhancements that empower developers to build high-performant, data-driven applications. This in-depth exploration is aimed at experienced Java developers, software architects, and technology enthusiasts who are keen on leveraging Java’s capabilities to innovate in the rapidly growing fields of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Full paper at: https://inside.java/2024/10/23/java-and-ai/?elq_mid=260827&sh=25260918081626012609291327161824&cmid=DEVT240613P00013C00006 Agenda: 10:30 Intro : getting tea and coffee 11:00 Discussing the paper 12:00 Finishing the discussion I will provide zoom link for remote access, Best regards Bldg: Starbucks, 6 Flagstone Dr, Hudson, New Hampshire, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/449165