Events for March 27, 2026
High-rate Solar Hydrogen Evolution Using Small Molecule Donor/Acceptor Organic Semiconductors
Organic semiconductors, comprised of π-conjugated aromatic systems, have attracted considerable research interests owing to the earth abundance of their constituent elements, including carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and so on. In contrast to conjugated polymeric semiconductors, small molecule organic semiconductors are particularly appealing due to simpler synthetic routes, facile purification, well-defined molecular structures, improved processability, and high reproducibility. Organic semiconductor possesses a small Frenkel exciton radius (~5 Å) and a high exciton binding energy (0.3-1.0 eV), which limit the electron-hole (e−-h+) pairs separation within the same molecule. However, the dissociation of e−-h+ pairs into free charge carriers can be facilitated through the incorporation of the donor-acceptor (D-A) architecture. In donor-acceptor systems, intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) occurs through electron donation from the electron-rich donor unit to the electron-deficient acceptor unit. Moreover, the energies of the frontier molecular orbitals (HOMO and LUMO) in donor-acceptor-donor (D-A-D) systems can be tuned by varying the donor units, thereby modulating their optical and electrochemical properties. Herein, we employed a palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction, namely Suzuki-Miyaura coupling, to synthesize different small molecules having D-A-D structure with a common benzoselenadiazole acceptor unit. We tested these D-A-D systems to generate solar hydrogen by methanol photoreforming. The D-A-D systems exhibited high-rate solar hydrogen evolution due to improved charge separation, favorable redox potentials, and reduced Gibbs free energy for methanol photoreforming compared to water <a href="http://splitting.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="splitting.Co-sponsored">splitting.Co-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Speaker(s): Md Masud RanaVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/549174
Together We Bloom – Women’s Spring Event
Join us for “Together We Bloom – Women’s Spring Event”, an inspiring gathering celebrating women, growth, and empowerment in STEM and <a href="http://beyond.📅" target="_blank" title="beyond.📅">beyond.📅 Date: March 27🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM📍 Location: Hub350This special event will bring together students, professionals, and community members to connect, learn, and be inspired by the journeys of two remarkable guest <a href="http://speakers.Our" target="_blank" title="speakers.Our">speakers.Our keynote speaker, Shehnaz Dhillon, is a Product Introduction Manager at Ericsson and the Women of Ericsson Chair. A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Shehnaz has nearly nine years of experience working with global customers on both new and legacy technologies. She has also served as the Ottawa lead for the Women of Ericsson network for the past three years. Passionate about supporting women in STEM, Shehnaz is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging more women to pursue and thrive in engineering and technology <a href="http://careers.We" target="_blank" title="careers.We">careers.We are also excited to welcome Miss Rocket, a former Olympian, single mother, communication and financial education coach, and the Founder & CEO of Languissimo. She is the voice behind the Try and Thrive™ movement, empowering youth, single parents, and individuals to build independence and confidence. In her book Try and Thrive, she shares a powerful story of perseverance—from overcoming setbacks in education and sports to building a business and reclaiming her <a href="http://voice.This" target="_blank" title="voice.This">voice.This event will feature engaging talks, personal stories of resilience, and opportunities to connect with a supportive community. Whether you are a student exploring career paths or a professional seeking inspiration, this event aims to uplift, motivate, and celebrate the power of women supporting <a href="http://women.🌸" target="_blank" title="women.🌸">women.🌸 Come join us as we learn, connect, and bloom together!350 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 3N1, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
IEEE Thompson Okanagan (IEEE TOK) Section Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2nd IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section AGM (Hybrid)Join us on March 27th at Okanagan College or online for our 2nd Annual General Meeting to celebrate our section’s milestones and help with our future <a href="http://direction.In-Person:" target="_blank" title="direction.In-Person:">direction.In-Person: Room HS101, Health Sciences Centre (HS Building), Okanagan College – Kelowna Campus, 1000 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC ((<a href="https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2023-11/kelowna-campus-and-parking-map.pdf))Section" target="_blank" title="https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2023-11/kelowna-campus-and-parking-map.pdf))Section">https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2023-11/kelowna-campus-and-parking-map.pdf))Section AGM Agenda:5:00 PM – 5:10 PM – Opening Remarks — online (Dr. Jason Gu, the past IEEE R7 (Canada) president and current IEEE R7 parliamentary representative)5:10 PM – 5:30 PM – Welcome & Light Supper (Dr. Youry Khmelevsky, TOK Section Chair)5:30 PM – 5:45 PM – TOK Section Chair’s Report & Welcome5:45 PM – 5:55 PM – TOK Section Women in Engineering (WiE) Affinity Group Chair’s Report & Welcome — online (Dr. Nisha Puthiyedth)5:55 PM – 6:05 PM – TOK Section Young Professionals (YP) Affinity Group Chair’s Report & Welcome (Dr. Ghazanfar Latif)6:05 PM – 6:15 PM – The Value of IEEE Membership and students’ applied research (Kristina Cormier, Ajitesh Parihar and Dolcy Sareen)6:15 PM – 6:30 PM – Coffee Break & Networking6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Annual General Meeting (AGM) Business Session7:00 PM – 7:15 PM – Roundtable Discussion & Closing RemarksSpeaker(s): Dr. Jason Gu, Dr. Youry Khmelevsky, Dr. Nisha Puthiyedth, Dr. Ghazanfar Latif, Kristina Cormier, Dolcy Sareen, Ajitesh PariharAgenda: Section AGM Agenda:5:00 PM – 5:10 PM – Opening Remarks — online (Dr. Jason Gu, the past IEEE R7 (Canada) president and current IEEE R7 parliamentary representative)5:10 PM – 5:30 PM – Welcome & Light Supper (Dr. Youry Khmelevsky, TOK Section Chair)5:30 PM – 5:45 PM – TOK Section Chair’s Report & Welcome5:45 PM – 5:55 PM – TOK Section Women in Engineering (WiE) Affinity Group Chair’s Report & Welcome — online (Dr. Nisha Puthiyedth)5:55 PM – 6:05 PM – TOK Section Young Professionals (YP) Affinity Group Chair’s Report & Welcome (Dr. Ghazanfar Latif)6:05 PM – 6:15 PM – The Value of IEEE Membership and students’ applied research (Kristina Cormier, Ajitesh Parihar and Dolcy Sareen)6:15 PM – 6:30 PM – Coffee Break & Networking6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Annual General Meeting (AGM) Business Session7:00 PM – 7:15 PM – Roundtable Discussion & Closing RemarksRoom: HS101, Bldg: HS101, 1000 KLO Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/549744
Vin & fromage GEL/GIF
Vin et fromage de Génie électrique - Génie informatique de la cohorte de 2025-2026 du REGIE, coorganisé par la branche étudiante IEEE ULavalCo-sponsored by: REGIE2325 rue de l'université, Québec, Quebec, Canada, GV1 0A6
IEEE Montreal Section Board Meeting
Bonjour,La section IEEE de Montréal vous invite à la réunion du conseil d'administration qui aura lieu à l'Université Concordia le 27 mars 2026, de 17 h 30 à 20 h 00. Nous aurons également de la pizza ! :)Rejoignez-nous pour des discussions et échangez avec les membres de toutes les <a href="http://institutions.Sincèrement,La" target="_blank" title="institutions.Sincèrement,La">institutions.Sincèrement,La section IEEE de Montréal---------------------------Dear all,IEEE Montreal Section is inviting you to the board meeting, which will take place in Concordia University on 27 March 2026, 17:30 - 20:00. We'll also have pizza! :)Join us in discussions and engage with members from all <a href="http://institutions.Sincerely,IEEE" target="_blank" title="institutions.Sincerely,IEEE">institutions.Sincerely,IEEE Montreal SectionCo-sponsored by: Amro AlsabbaghRoom: EV002.184, Bldg: EV002.184, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
March IEEE Toronto Section Officers Meeting
Monthly officers meetingVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/545998
Grad to Grid: Industry Networking Meetup
Grad to Grid: Industry Networking Meetup is a professional networking event designed to connect graduate students with industry leaders and practitioners across the power and energy sector. The meetup provides an engaging platform for students to learn about real-world career pathways, emerging industry trends, and the transition from academic research to impactful grid applications. Through informal conversations, mentorship opportunities, and peer connections, participants gain valuable insights, expand their professional networks, and explore collaboration possibilities that support their future careers in engineering and energy <a href="http://innovation.Room:" target="_blank" title="innovation.Room:">innovation.Room: 3142, Bldg: EIT, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Bowling with the Profs
Join us for a night of fun with your peers and professors as we take Electrical/Computer Engineering to the bowling alley! Food, Drinks, and Fun are all included (Except for the Drinks and Food those aren't included in your ticket). Be sure to get your tickets while they're hot because registration is limited! This event is open to all ages, not just 19+.Event Details:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Bowling at Hunters Eastview Bowling!Hunter's Eastview Bowl, 2929 Louise St E, Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L1, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7J 3L1
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science High Achiever Meet and Greet at Memorial University of Newfoundland
Join the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science High Achiever Meet and Greet at Memorial University! Friday, March 27 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Whale Atrium, CSFMeet representatives from IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) NL at the event and learn more about WIE initiatives, as well as opportunities to get involved in the engineering community through IEEEWhale Atrium, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada