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: (mailto:[email protected]); (mailto:[email protected]) - 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]) - Newsletter Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - E. Liaison Reports - R1 Western Area Chair: (mailto:[email protected]) - Rochester Engineering Society (RES) Report: (mailto:[email protected]) - Open Discussion - Adjournment Bldg: Tandoor of India, Rochester, New York, United States, 14623, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/452252

Section officer meeting: Event planning sessions. Closed meeting between Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, others by invitation. Co-sponsored by: [email protected] Agenda: To Be Provide Prior To Meeting. Suggestions welcome. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/458190

Mr Eamon J Wall, Esq began his career as an Engineer and enjoyed the field so much, he decided to make important contributions by becoming a Patent Attorney, helping many individuals and companies to create significant value with technology innovations. Mr Wall is dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, serving the community in many important projects and programs. Speaker(s): Eamon J Wall, Esq Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456313

Please join us for an insightful talk by Dr.Graham Dudgeon, Consultant Product Manager for Electrical Technology at MathWorks, on modeling and simulation of microgrids. In this talk, Graham will discuss how modeling and simulation can support the development of microgrid systems from early-stage feasibility through to in-service operation. Through a worked example of a representative microgrid, Graham will cover the following areas, - Techno-economic analysis and optimization. - Aligning model fidelity with a given engineering task. - Incremental creation, test and integration of components into a larger system. - Real-time testing. - Deploying algorithms and simulation models into edge devices and cloud platforms. Looking forward to seeing you all for the session! Speaker(s): Dr.Graham, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451759

This is the second part of a two-part series on Low Earth Orbit Satellite Communications. In Part 1, we discussed Satellite orbits, orbital mechanics, satellite coverage footprints on Earth and the analysis of the communications link between the Satellite and the Ground station. In Part 2, we will continue this topic: - Working out some examples of communications link analysis, - Discussing vector modulation, a technique that maximizes data rates and minimizes Bit Error Rates (BER), - Discussing current LEO satellite Systems, - Looking at future LEO Satellite systems and cell phone communication directly with LEO satellites, - Discussing the trade-offs of currently proposed higher frequency LEO Satellite constellations. Speaker(s): Howard Hausman Agenda: 7:00 PM Networking and Announcements 7:15 PM Presentation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/460764

Dr Rui Li of will take a deep dive into the Multimodal Interaction and Affective Computing Lab (MIAC Lab) at Montclair State with a focus on Multimodal Human-Machine Interaction. This exciting work involves multimodal information processing, immersive interaction, intelligent systems for vehicles and robots. Her passion is for the interdisciplinary study of human emotion, behavior, and cognition to bring about excellent human-machine interaction and intelligent machines. Speaker(s): Dr. Rui Li PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456316

IEEE NJ Coast Section - Executive Committee Meeting (February) (Virtual) Co-sponsored by: [email protected] Agenda: 1. Vote / Accept Meeting Minutes (Laura) 2. Treasurer's Report (Mike) 3. Chair's Report(s) (Filomena) 4. Chapter Reports (Each Chapter Chair) - Old Business - Committee and Affinity Group Status - New Business 5. Move To Close Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461719

On-site Registration/Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Workshop: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On-site Networking Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Both on-site & virtual Complimentary registration is available - on-site - registration deadline 7 February 2025 - virtual - registration deadline 14 February 2025 5G is not just the next evolution of 4G technology; it’s a paradigm shift. Not only is 5G evolutionary (providing higher bandwidth and lower latency than current-generation technology), more importantly, 5G is revolutionary—because it is expected to enable fundamentally new applications with much more stringent requirements in latency and bandwidth. 5G should help solve the last-mile problem and provide broadband access to the next billion users globally at much lower cost because of its use of new spectrum and its improvements in spectral efficiency. Today, several standards organizations and forums, namely IEEE, 3GPP, and ITU, are working on defining the architecture and standardizing various aspects of 5G technologies. However, little has been studied to explore how 5G technologies can be useful to tactical and first responder networks. It is important to investigate how tactical and first responder communities can take advantage of 5G technologies to support massive bandwidth, massive sensing, and massive control type applications. IEEE is hosting the workshop in collaboration with the JHU Applied Physics Lab. The workshop's focus is to discuss the applicability of 5G technologies for tactical and first responder networks and related opportunities and challenges. The workshop will provide a platform to bring together 5G experts from industry, academia, and the standards, regulator, and defense communities to discuss various 5G-specific use cases and requirements. The one-day event has invited speakers from DARPA, DHS, FCC, NIST, NSF, Columbia University, NYU, Intel, National Instruments, Nokia, AT&T, CERDEC, IEEE, and 3GPP. This workshop will be a catalyst to develop relevant use cases, drive standards, and investigate deployment suitable for tactical and first responder networks. Full details and the agenda can be found at: https://futurenetworks.ieee.org/conferences/2025-first-responder-and-tactical-networks-workshop For more information, please contact Ashutosh Dutta, IEEE WFRTN Chair, Johns Hopkins University. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Tel: 908-642-8593 Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Networks TC, Washington DC & Baltimore Sections Room: Kossiakoff Conference Center, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20723, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/460733

Dr Chin is currently a Research Scientist at Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System. He is working on research in mobile social networking, IoT, responsible AI, human-centered AI, and data science. His research interests are in data science, machine learning, IoT, big data, social networking, HCI, ubiquitous computing, web and AI. Speaker(s): Dr. Alvin Chin, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456323

Section officer meeting: Event planning sessions. Closed meeting between Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, others by invitation. Co-sponsored by: [email protected] Agenda: To Be Provide Prior To Meeting. Suggestions welcome. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/458197

February NH Section ExCom meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461762

SEMINAR OUTLINE: • Fundamentals of dry type transformers • Using transformers for current limitation • Live demonstration of Power Quality solution • Linear vs. non-linear loads • Harmonics • VFD operation • Single phase harmonic solutions • Three phase harmonic solutions • VFD load side filtering • Emerging markets and applications Hammond Power Solutions c/o the IEEE is proud to offer the informative presentation and live demonstration of power quality solutions for variable frequency drives (VFDs). VFDs provide fine motor control and energy savings but they also produce harmonic content on the system. High harmonic content can lead to issues such as: equipment overheating, communication issues, nuisance OCPD trips and possible utility fines. We will present the various transformer filtering technologies and demonstrate how they work. In addition, participants will learn more about dry type transformer ratings, such as K factor, temperature degree rise, etc. for the proper development of engineer’s specifications, as well as transformer applications in commercial/industrial/datacenter projects. Speaker(s): Dave, Chris Agenda: PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME FOR THIS PARTICULAR SEMINAR. WE WILL BEGIN AT 8AM AND WRAP UP BY NOON. The seminar fee includes lunch, refreshments and handouts. Non-members joining IEEE within 30 days of the seminar will be rebated 50% of the IEEE registration charge. Four hours of instruction will be provided. If desired, IEEE Continuing Education Units (0.4 CEUs) will be offered for this course - a small fee of $55 will be required for processing. Please pay attention to the “Registration Fee” and choose the appropriate choice either with or without CEUs. CEU Evaluation Form can be found at: (https://innovationatwork.ieee.org/ieee-pes-northjersey-certificates/) Room: Auditorium, Bldg: PSE&G - Hadley Road Facility, 4000 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States, 07080

Course Kick-off / Orientation 6:00PM – 6:30PM EDT; Thursday, February 20, 2025 First Video Release, Thursday, February 20, 2025. Additional videos released weekly in advance of that week’s live session! Live Workshops: 6:00PM – 7:30PM EDT; Thursdays, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Registration Fees: IEEE Member Early Rate (by February 6): $190.00 IEEE Member Rate (after February 6): $285.00 IEEE Non-Member Early Rate (by February 6): $210.00 IEEE Non-Member Rate (after February 6): $315.00 Decision to run/cancel course: February 13, 2025 Registration is open through the last live workshop date. Live workshops are recorded for later use. Course Information will be distributed on Thursday, February 20 in advance of and in preparation for the first live workshop session. A live orientation session will be held on Thursday, February 20. Attendees will have access to the recorded session and exercises for two months (until May 27, 2025) after the last live session ends! This is a hands-on course combining pre-recorded lectures with live Q&A and workshop sessions in the popular and powerful open-source Python programming language. Pre-Recorded Videos: The course format includes pre-recorded video lectures that students can watch on their own schedule, and an unlimited number of times, prior to live Q&A workshop sessions on Zoom with the instructor. The videos will also be available to the students for viewing for up to two months after the conclusion of the course. Course Summary This course builds on the IEEE course “DSP for Wireless Communications” also taught by Dan Boschen, further detailing digital signal processing most applicable to practical real-world problems and applications in radio communication systems. Students need not have taken the prior course if they are familiar with fundamental DSP concepts such as the Laplace and Z transform and basic digital filter design principles. This course brings together core DSP concepts to address signal processing challenges encountered in radios and modems for modern wireless communications. Specific areas covered include carrier and timing recovery, equalization, automatic gain control, and considerations to mitigate the effects of RF and channel distortions such as multipath, phase noise and amplitude/phase offsets. Dan builds an intuitive understanding of the underlying mathematics through the use of graphics, visual demonstrations, and real-world applications for mixed signal (analog/digital) modern transceivers. This course is applicable to DSP algorithm development with a focus on meeting practical hardware development challenges, rather than a tutorial on implementations with DSP processors. Now with Jupyter Notebooks! Speaker(s): Dan Boschen , Agenda: Kick-off / Orientation: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Topics / Schedule: Class 1: Thursday, February 27, 2025 - DSP Review, Radio Architectures, Digital Mapping, Pulse Shaping, Eye Diagrams Class 2: Thursday, March 6, 2025 - ADC Receiver, CORDIC Rotator, Digital Down Converters, Numerically Controlled Oscillators Class 3: Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Digital Control Loops; Output Power Control, Automatic Gain Control Class 4: Thursday, March 20, 2025 - Digital Control Loops; Carrier and Timing Recovery, Sigma Delta Converters Class 5: Thursday, March 27, 2025 - RF Signal Impairments, Equalization and Compensation, Linear Feedback Shift Registers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450597

Musical conducting is a unique blend of musical performance and communication. Conductors are the only musicians who can freely move their hands to create sound, without having their gestures constrained by a rigid instrument, as their instrument is the entire orchestra. The act of conducting can also be seen as communication, as the conductor is using gestures to convey information to the other musicians. While gesture recognition is a widely researched topic in human-computer interaction, conducting hasn’t been studied too extensively. This talk will present some research work on analyzing, generating, and recognizing conducting gestures, highlighting both methods and applications. Speaker(s): Andrea Salgian, Room: STEM 102, Bldg: STEM Building, The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Rd., Ewing, New Jersey, United States, 08618, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/452460

Dr Kootsookos, IEEE Connecticut Section Chair. Dr Kootsookos will describe his career preparation. He will conduct a deep dive of his field as an expert in patent arbitration providing source code reviews. He is a teacher of telecommunications, signal & image processing, circuit analysis, digital hardware, and various software engineering courses at the University of New Haven, Fairfield University, Central Connecticut State University, and CT State Community College, Middlesex in the US and the Australian National University and University of Queensland in Australia. He is a Researcher: Signal processing research: more than 40 papers in conferences and international journals in signal, video, and image processing; Full life-cycle systems engineering: requirements, analysis, design, verification, validation, delivery; Quality processes worked with: IS09001-2000, CMMI, ACE (UTC’s Achieving Competitive Excellence). Speaker(s): Dr. Peter James Kootsookos, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456326