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September 21 through November 2, 2024. Six Saturdays 1:30-4:30pm (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2). The IEEE North Jersey Section Communications Society Chapter is offering a course entitled "DEEP LEARNING WITH APPLICATIONS". Deep learning is a transformative field within artificial intelligence and machine learning that has revolutionized our ability to solve complex problems in various domains, including computer vision, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning. This hands-on course on deep learning is designed to provide students with an understanding how these amazing successes are made possible by drawing inspiration from the way that brains, both human and otherwise, operate. Students will gain a comprehensive foundation in the principles, techniques, and applications of deep neural networks. Learning how to solve real data-set based applications will teach students how to really apply deep learning with Python programming software. Participants will be asked to design and train deep neural networks to perform tasks such as image classification using commonly available data sets. However, participants are encouraged to apply the techniques from this course to other data sets according to their interests. Discuss with the instructor in order to propose your own project. More importantly, this will set the foundations for understanding and developing Generative AI applications. The IEEE North Jersey Section's Communications Society Chapter can arrange for providing IEEE CEUs - Continuing Education Units (for a $5 charge) upon completion of the course. Course prices: $75 for Undergrad/Grad/Life/ComSoc members, $100 for IEEE members, $150 for non-IEEE members Co-sponsored by: Education Committee Speaker(s): Thomas Long, Agenda: 1. Introduction to Neural Networks: Explore the fundamental concepts of artificial neural networks, backpropagation, activation functions, and gradient descent, laying the groundwork for deep learning understanding. 2. Introduction to PyTorch: Learn how to implement and train neural networks using PyTorch one of the most popular deep learning frameworks. Understand tensors. 3. Computer Vision Applications: Apply deep learning to computer vision problems, including image classification and object detection using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) 4. Training and Optimizing Deep Neural Networks: Study techniques for training deep neural networks effectively, including optimization algorithms, weight initialization, regularization, and dropout. 5. Sequential Data Analysis: Explore how deep learning is used to analyze sequential data using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs). In particular, explore how neural networks are used in Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks such as sentiment analysis and machine translation. 6. Generative AI: Overview of generative ai techniques that leverage the patterns present in a dataset to generate new content. Applications of generative ai include large language models such as ChatGPT and image generation models such as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. This course assumes a basic understanding of machine learning concepts and programming skills in Python. Familiarity with linear algebra and calculus will be beneficial, but not mandatory. Statistical software (Python, Scikit-learn) and Deep Learning Frameworks (Pytorch, TensorFlow) will be used throughout the course for the exploration of different learning algorithms and for the creation of appropriate graphics for analysis. Learning objectives: Subjects covered include these and other deep learning related materials: artificial neural networks, training deep neural networks, RNN, CNN, image recognition, natural language processing, GANs, data processing techniques, and NN architectures. The course is intended to be subdivided into 3-hour sessions. Each lecture is further subdivided into lecture, guided and independent project based exercises to build experience with hands-on techniques. This course will be held at FDU - Teaneck, NJ campus. Checks should NOT be mailed to this address. Can bring checks in person or use online payments at registration. Email the organizer for any questions about course, registration, or other issues. Technical Requirements: Students will need access to the Python programming language. In addition to a standard Python installation, most programming exercises will use the package Scikit-learn. Basic programming skills and some familiarity with the Python language are assummed. Students are expected to be able to bring a laptop onto which most of these libraries can be pre-installed using python's pip install. Most of the coding in this course will use the Python programming language. Coding examples and labs will be distributed in the form of Juypter notebooks. In addition to standard Python, most programming exercises will use either the PyTorch or TensorFlow libraries. Books and other resources will be referenced. Room: Room 306, Bldg: Becton Building , FDU Metropolitan Campus, 960 River Road, Teaneck, New Jersey, United States, 07666

Are you just out of school looking for a job? Are you looking to make a career change? Or just looking for work? Then this FREE Mini Career Symposium is one you should not miss! Just register and attend on-line. It's that simple. This is NJ Coast Sections' First Mini Career Symposium. It's being offered FREE of charge to any IEEE Member of any Grade including IEEE Student Members. NJ Coast Consultant's Network Affinity Group and the Education Chapter are co-sponsors. This symposium consists of 4 GREAT Talks from 4 different highly qualified speakers across two evenings; 5-8 PM. This 2 day or 2 evenings symposium kicks off with our very own Region 1 Director, Bala Prasanna. Bala is not only our Region 1 Director, he is also a member of The New Jersey Coast Section. His talk will speak to personal development and career security. Next Helen Godfrey, Career and Life Coach, will speak on how make to your interviews successful. Everyone has a story. Helen explains how to tell your story to get that job. The next evening starts off with Elizabeth Lions, Custom-crafted Job Coach. Elizabeth will teach how ChatGPT will transform your job search. This talk is followed by a talk from Robert Danielle, Job Coach, on personal branding. Robert will speak to how to highlight your personal skills as an asset to your next employer. PDH will be offered to anyone who attends the entire Symposium upon request. The PDH $5.00 Fee will be paid by the section for anyone who attended the entire 4 Talks and only upon request. This means it's FREE to you! Co-sponsored by: New Jersey Coast Consulants Network Affinity Group Speaker(s): Bala Prasanna, Robert Danielle, Elizabeth Lions, Helen Godfrey Agenda: Agenda Day 1 - 30 September 2024 (below times are EDT / New York) 5:00 - 5:10 PM Welcome 5:10 - 6:25 PM Bala Prasanna, IEEE Region 1 Director and NJ Coast Member Level Up Your Career: Skills, Strategies, and Impact A few Tips to Manage Professional Development & Career Security 6:25 - 7:40 PM Robert Danielle, Job Coach Personal Branding 7:40 - 7:50 PM IEEE USA Resources 7:50 - 8:00 PM Closing Day 2 - 1 October 2024 (below times are EDT / New York) 5:00 - 5:10 PM Welcome 5:10 - 6:25 PM Elizabeth Lions, Custom-Crafted Job Coach Discover How Chat GPT Can Transform Your Job Search! 6:25 - 7:40 PM Helen Godfrey, Career & Life Coash Interviews That Get Results 7:40 - 7:50 PM IEEE USA Resources 7:50 - 8:00 PM Closing Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427432

Join IEEE Rochester Section members for the 2024 Antique Wireless Association Conference, October 1-5, 2024, at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Henrietta, NY, just South of Rochester and conveniently located near the NYS Thruway. A highlight of each year is the annual gathering in the Rochester, NY area for a multi-day event of fellowship, information exchange, flea marketing, and the sharing of communications history and technology. In addition to a series of presentations and the flea market each year, an AWA Museum open house provides all the information needed to explore changes to the collection displays over the past year. Buyers and sellers can attend the flea market for free starting Thursday and running through Friday (October 3 and 4). We invite you to register for the Conference and enjoy all it offers, but you don’t need to register to sell in the flea market. Registration for the Conference includes the free dessert social on Wednesday and a free dinner at the Friday evening banquet. On Wednesday evening, you will also enjoy free admission to the Antique Wireless Museum. Registration also includes entrance to all conference events, including the Saturday auction and book fair. As always, registration for your spouse or significant other conference is free. Co-sponsored by: Antique Wireless Association Agenda: TUESDAY, October 1, 2024 - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration Desk Opens - 6:30 PM Buffet Dinner Social Hour - Cash Bar - 7:00 PM Welcome Buffet Dinner WEDNESDAY, October 2, 2024 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Desk Opens - 9:00 AM Book Fair Opens - 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Radio Frequency Alternators of the 1900’s - Sreeram “Ram” Dhurjaty, PhD - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Brian Harrison – "The National AGS Receiver” - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open - 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM "The Audio Forum" - Audio Capacitors: Improvements Over Time- Bill Tomkiewicz - The Klipschorn- Dave Minchella - The Audio Forum: Open Discussion - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM AWA Communication Technologies Museum is open - 7:30 PM Social Hour - Cash Bar - 8:00 PM Free Dessert Social THURSDAY, October 3, 2024 - 6:00 AM - Flea Market Opens. - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Desk Opens - 9:00 AM - Book Fair Opens - 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM - Mike Molnar - “Invention of the AVC and AGC circuit and the Inventor Harold Wheeler” - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Mike Murphy - The History of War Surplus Ham Radio Post-War - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break - Fellowship Luncheon - Registration required. All welcome. - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open - 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Bill Burns – "From Undersea Cables to Maxwell's Equations" - 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM - Panel Discussion: “Who Invented Radio? Who Are the Claimants? “ - Eric Wenaas PhD Moderator / Chair with Mike Molnar and Joe Knight - 5:30 PM - Buffet Dinner Social Hour - Cash Bar - 6:00 PM - Buffet Dinner - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Equipment Contest Check-in - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Moonlight Restoration - TBA FRIDAY, October 4, 2024 - 8:00 AM - Equipment Contest - last-minute check-in - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Desk Open - 9:00 AM Equipment Contest Judging - 9:00 AM Book Fair Opens - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM AWA Members’ Meeting - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Joe Fell - Amateur Radio Topics - Noon - Registration closes - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break - 1:15 PM - 2:25 PM - “115 Years of the Radio Club Of America” – Felicia Kreuzer - 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM - Felicia Kreuzer - “Show And Tell” - Bring your artifacts ! - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Auction Items Check-in - 6:00 PM - Annual Banquet Social Hour - Cash Bar - 7:00 PM - Conference Banquet followed by contest viewing. - 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Auction Preview - 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Contest Pickup SATURDAY, October 5, 2024 - 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Auction Preview - 8:00 AM - until finished Auction 5257 West Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, New York, United States, 14467

A key measure of a productive tech ecosystem is the successful transition of new graduates from academia into industry. With academia focusing on building a broader knowledge base, industry-readiness of students for a successful transition necessitates dynamically evolving industry-academia collaborations. This 2-event series initiated by IEEE Women in Engineering Rochester focuses on working with local partners towards the common goal of creating awareness, addressing challenges, and promoting retention of talent within the local tech ecosystem; a key focus is on DIVERSITY & INCLUSION. [] Co-sponsored by: Women@MKS Agenda: WELCOME: Deyasini Majumdar, PhD, SMIEEE, Sr. FPGA Design Engineer, MKS Instruments & Chair, IEEE WIE Rochester WELCOME: Doreen Edwards, PhD, Fellow, American Ceramic Society, Dean, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, RIT GREATER ROCHESTER AREA INITIATIVES: Andrea Tuttle, MA, Talent Strategy Program Manager Campus ROC, Rochester Chamber of Commerce TECHNICAL PRESENTATION: Advances in Semiconductor Packaging Manufactured in Rochester, NY Shelby Nelson, PhD, CTO Mosaic Microsystems PANEL DISCUSSION: Evolving Dynamics of Industry-Academia Interfaces MODERATOR: Susan Ippoliti Kavanagh, BA, Sr. Director, Client Experience at KLDiscovery & President, Tech Rochester PANELISTS: Kelly Robinson, PhD, PE, Owner ElectroStatic Answers LLC & Chair, IEEE Rochester Section Jamie Cardenas, PhD, Associate Professor of Optics, U Rochester, Co-Founder Photonect Interconnect Solutions Lisa Belodoff, MBA, CEO & Founder, Bell Collaborative Dimah Dera, PhD, Assistant Professor, Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, RIT Deboshree Roy, MS Student, Computer Engineering, RIT CLOSING REMARKS NETWORKING & INDUSTRY EXHIBITS Room: Room 2240/2230, Bldg: Slaughter Hall (Building 78), , Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, United States

The monthly Rochester IEEE Executive Committee meeting brings together all of the leaders of the Section, Chapters, and Groups. ExCom members: Please send your updates on past and upcoming events to the (mailto:[email protected]) to be included on the agenda prior to the meeting. We review plans for upcoming Rochester meetings within our Section, Chapters, and groups at this meeting. If you are looking to become more engaged in IEEE in the Rochester Section, please plan on attending an Excom meeting! Agenda: - Section Officer Reports - Section Chair Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - Section Vice-Chair Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - Section Treasurer Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - Section Secretary Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - Old Business - New Business - Chapter Society and Group Reports - Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society and Communications Society (AES10/COMM19); (mailto:[email protected]) - Computer Society and Computational Intelligence Society (C16/CIS11); (mailto:[email protected]) - Electron Devices and Circuits and Systems: (mailto:[email protected]) - Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMB18): (mailto:[email protected]) - Rochester/Binghamton/Buffalo/Ithaca/Syracuse Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRS29): (mailto:[email protected]) - Life Members Group: - Microwave Theory and Techniques Society / Antennas and Propagation Society (MTT17/AP03): (mailto:[email protected]), (mailto:[email protected]) - Photonics Society (PHO36): (mailto:[email protected]) - Power and Energy Society / Industry Applications Society (PE31/IA34): (mailto:[email protected]); (mailto:[email protected]) - Signal Processing Society (SP01): (mailto:[email protected]) - Technology Management Council (TM14): (mailto:[email protected]) - Women In Engineering (WIE): (mailto:[email protected]) - Young Professionals: (mailto:[email protected]) - Student Chapter Reports: (mailto:[email protected]) - Rochester Institute of Technology: (mailto:[email protected]) - University of Rochester: (mailto:[email protected]) - Committee Reports - Membership Report: (mailto:[email protected]%20) - Awards Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - Electronic Communications Coordinator: (mailto:[email protected]), (mailto:[email protected]) - Newsletter Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - PACE Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - E. Liaison Reports - R1 Western Area Chair: (mailto:[email protected]) - Rochester Engineering Society (RES) Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - Rochester Council of Scientific Societies (RCSS) Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - Open Discussion - Adjournment Bldg: Tandoor of India, 376 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, New York, United States, 14623, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432987

October 1st is IEEE Day, which recognizes the first-time engineers came together in 1884 to share technical ideas. But why did these individuals’ become engineers, in the first place? Paul H. Carr will share his curiosity and experiences that led him to pursue a career in science and engineering. Dr Carr is an IEEE Life Fellow and Life Member of the American Physical Society (APS). He has 10 Patents; over 80 Publications and in 2023 published his autobiography. Room: Classroom, The Baldwin, 50 Woodmont Avenue, Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States, 03053, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434972

Join members of the IEEE Ithaca Executive Committee and the IEEE Cornell Student Chapter to celebrate IEEE Day. Chipotle will be provided. We will meet in the Goldman Lounge, first floor of Duffield Hall. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Cornell Student Section Room: Goldman Lounge, Bldg: Duffield Hall, 343 Campus Rd, Ithaca, New York, United States, 14853

October 1, Tuesday, 6~ 8:00 PM Virtual Seminar through IEEE WebEx hosting For program questions, Please email to [email protected] Co-sponsored by: New York Section and Region 1 & Region 2 Computer Society Speaker(s): Mrinal , Agenda: - Event Agenda - Event Agenda: 6:00 PM Opening Remark – IEEE NY Section Chair, Chamara Johnson Welcome - Introduction - (Prof. Ping-Tsai Chung, IEEE New York Section, Vice Chair of Section Activities & Prof. Xin-Zhou Wei, IEEE New York Section, Chair of Student Activities) 6:10 ~7:10 PM (Presentation- Mrinal Karvir, Manager, Intel - Generative AI) 7:10 PM Q/A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430850

This talk highlights the next generation of wireless power transfer (WPT) network concept that is scalable, safe, and efficient and can be deployed in a UAS by incorporating waveform engineering, electromechanical beamforming, integrated phased-array antenna, and transmitter (TX)/receiver (RX) co-design. Although interest in radiative (far-field) WPT using beamforming has been growing rapidly because of its capability to energize a large number of autonomous devices, most of these works are still in the theoretical phase without any practical implementation. This talk presents the implementation of a distributed beamforming network using a bottom-up approach (from the antenna to the inter-connected network) that is highly important for addressing the challenges associated with a dynamically changing environment. Practical system-level implementation strategies and multi-scale and multi-technique approaches to building a resilient WPT network for UAVs will be discussed. First, the challenges associated with the dual approach of electrical beamforming and the mechanical steering of the TX antennas to maximize the RF-RF link efficiency will be discussed. Secondly, an investigation of the efficient rectifier circuitry designed on-chip as well as commercial off-the-shelf components (COTS) to maximize the power conversion efficiency RF-DC efficiency will be presented. Finally, future research directions on increasing the power transfer distance to scale up the amount of power delivered to the load for the proposed wireless power beaming network system will be highlighted. Co-sponsored by: Ali Daneshmand Speaker(s): Ifana, Agenda: Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/428457

In this insightful presentation, IEEE Region 1 Director Bala Prasanna and IEEE Senior Member Dr. 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