Events for February 13, 2026

Starlink and alike have attracted a lot of attention recently, however, the inner working of these low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite networks is still largely unknown. This talk presents an ongoing measurement campaign focusing on Starlink and OneWeb, including their satellite access networks, gateway and point-of-presence structures, and backbone and Internet connections, revealing insights applicable to other LEO satellite providers. It also highlights the challengesand research opportunities of the integrated space-air-ground-aqua network envisioned by 6G mobile communication systems and calls for a concerted community effort from practical and experimentation <a href="http://aspects.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="aspects.Speaker(s):">aspects.Speaker(s): Jianping, Room: EIT 4152, Bldg: Centre for Environmental &. Information Technology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Meeting Agenda:-Welcome & Introductions (5 min)-Quick roundtable <a href="http://introductions.-Review" target="_blank" title="introductions.-Review">introductions.-Review of meeting <a href="http://objectives.-2026" target="_blank" title="objectives.-2026">objectives.-2026 VTS Chapter Funding Request Overview (10 min)-Summary of the IEEE VTS email <a href="http://requirements.-Key" target="_blank" title="requirements.-Key">requirements.-Key deadlines:-vTools officer updates required before <a href="http://submission.-Chapter" target="_blank" title="submission.-Chapter">submission.-Chapter funding request form due 16 March 2026.-Highlight important changes:-Officer term limits (max 2 years per election, max 4 years total).-Candidate requirements for elections (2–3 candidates per position).-vTools Updates & Compliance Check (10 min)-Verify all chapter officer details are current in <a href="http://vTools.-Assign" target="_blank" title="vTools.-Assign">vTools.-Assign responsibility for updating any missing officer term <a href="http://dates.-Discuss" target="_blank" title="dates.-Discuss">dates.-Discuss treasurer exception <a href="http://clarification.-2025" target="_blank" title="clarification.-2025">clarification.-2025 Chapter Activity Review (15 min)-Summary of 2025 activities (if applicable).-Lessons learned and successes to build <a href="http://upon.-2026" target="_blank" title="upon.-2026">upon.-2026 Proposed Activities & Budget Planning (20 min)-Brainstorm and outline proposed activities for 2026.-Map activities to anticipated budget <a href="http://needs.-Reminder:" target="_blank" title="needs.-Reminder:">needs.-Reminder: Use “activity” instead of “event” in <a href="http://requests.-Action" target="_blank" title="requests.-Action">requests.-Action Items & Next Steps (10 min)-Assign tasks:-vTools <a href="http://updates.-Gathering" target="_blank" title="updates.-Gathering">updates.-Gathering bank account <a href="http://information.-Drafting" target="_blank" title="information.-Drafting">information.-Drafting funding request <a href="http://narrative.-Set" target="_blank" title="narrative.-Set">narrative.-Set internal deadline before 16 March 2026.-Q&A and Open Discussion (10 min)-Address any questions for VTS Chapter <a href="http://Chair.-AdjournmentVirtual:" target="_blank" title="Chair.-AdjournmentVirtual:">Chair.-AdjournmentVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537419

Join UBC IEEE for a Lunch & Learn with Matthew Zieleman, an Embedded Software and Electrical Engineer at MDA Space and UBC Engineering Physics alumnus. Matthew will share his career journey across multiple industries (from automotive and power systems to energy, medical robotics, and now space) highlighting the lessons he learned at each stage and what he wishes he had known as an undergraduate. In the second half of the talk, he’ll discuss his current work on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites at MDA Space and share insights into the space industry. This is a great opportunity to hear honest career advice, learn about real-world engineering paths, and ask questions about working in space and advanced technology <a href="http://sectors.Data" target="_blank" title="sectors.Data">sectors.Data and Time: February 13, 2:00–3:00 PMLocation: MCLD 3038Please register in advance so we can plan <a href="http://accordingly.Vancouver" target="_blank" title="accordingly.Vancouver">accordingly.Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

WELCOME TO BATTLE ROYALE XVII! To all our returning legends and new recruits, welcome to the Battle Royale XVI start.gg homepage! Battle Royale XVI is here, running ONLINE February 13th-15th, 2026, and it's bigger and better than ever! Get your squad together, start strategizing, and prepare for an epic showdown! Whether you're diving into Valorant, League of Legends, Minecraft, Fortnite, or the chaos of Jack of All Games, there's a challenge for everyone. This year, we’re gaming for a cause, with all proceeds going to charity, so your skills can make a difference. Let the countdown begin—get ready to dominate the battlegrounds! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537608