Première Assemblée Générale du nouveau Chapitre IEEE Photonics à Qué<a href="http://bec.Une" target="_blank" title="bec.Une">bec.Une boîte à lunch sera gracieusement fournie par la Section à tous les membres IEEE participants et inscrits avant le 11 avril 2025.Pour devenir membre:<a href="https://www.ieee.org/joinAgenda:" target="_blank" title="https://www.ieee.org/joinAgenda:">https://www.ieee.org/joinAgenda: Ordre du Jour*1- Historique, raison d'être et formation du Chapitre2- Appel à candidats au Comité Exécutif3- Élection du Comité Exécutif4- Levée de l'Assemblée*A être confirmé prochainement par le Secrétaire de la Section IEEE de QuébecRoom: Salle du Conseil, Institut National d'Optique, 2740 Rue Einstein, Quebec, Quebec, Canada, G1P 4S4

This is a joint meeting of Canadian Society of Senior Engineers and IEEE Life Members Affinity <a href="http://Groups.This" target="_blank" title="Groups.This">Groups.This series of presentations has been occurring for more than 20 years and is now being also advertised to the IEEE Northern Canada Section (NCS) Life Members Affinity Group (LMAG) through vTools and other IEEE LMAG's and IEEE members depending upon the topic. At the same time the Canadian Society of Senior Engineers (CSSE) is using their national organization to provide information, the subject and speaker to members across <a href="http://Canada.The" target="_blank" title="Canada.The">Canada.The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The meeting will open at 12:30 pm MDT (2:30pm Eastern), with the presentation starting at 12:45 (2:45 pm EDT). The meeting will be held via the Zoom platform with the actual invitations sent the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16. If you plan to attend and be included on the Zoom invite for this meeting please respond to Tom Madsen, [email protected], before noon on Wednesday, April 16.Please note the meeting originates in Alberta which is in the Mountain Time Zone, so if you are in another province you must account any necessary time <a href="http://shift.Title:" target="_blank" title="shift.Title:">shift.Title: Nuclear Power in Canada. Is it a Blessing or a Curse in Facilitating an Energy Transition?Presenter: Bob Emmott, President and CEO Maxim Power CorporationSummary: Nuclear power is the second-largest source of low carbon energy used today to produce electricity, following hydropower. Progress on nuclear power technologies continues. It has led to innovative, advanced and next generation reactor designs that are likely helping to make nuclear power a more efficient, affordable and attractive option for decarbonization. In setting the table let’s think about what’s next for nuclear in Canada and <a href="http://Alberta.Bio:" target="_blank" title="Alberta.Bio:">Alberta.Bio: Bob Emmott is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Maxim Power Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the UK a Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Engineering from the UK and a Master of Laws from the Osgoode Law School. Mr. Emmott began his operations management and engineering career serving in the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet. This was followed by well over a decade working for Alstom Power in the UK, designing, building and commissioning several large coal and gas-fired power plants in the UK, Canada, USA and Asia. Emigrating to Canada in 2000, Mr. Emmott completed thirteen years with TransAlta Corporation, leading Technical Services and serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Engineer. As a consultant, Mr. Emmott has taken a leading role delivering several strategic electric power industry company initiatives in the USA, Canada and Australia. Mr. Emmott joined MAXIM in November 2018 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer January 1, 2024.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480691

Take a break from the grind and join us at the Stress Relief Brew Bash! ☕🎲📍 CEI 1100📅 April 17 | 🕠 4:30–6:30 PM🎉 Free entry, coffee, snacks, and games included – everyone’s welcome!Hosted by IEEE at the University of WindsorRoom: 1100, Bldg: CEI, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Title: IEEE CAS Executive Members MeetingPurpose: To discuss the agenda items and action items from the previous Ex-Com MeetingDate/Time: April 17, 2025, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMLocation: MacIsaac Rm (3004), Sexton Campus, Dalhousie UniversityAgenda:- Welcome & Introductions (5 min)- Chair - Report (20-25mins)-- Update on IEEE Winter Board Meeting,- MGA Surplus funding- Public Engineering Day Event- Invoice for Spring Board Fees - Canadian Atlantic Section- IEEE NextGen Banking Card- STEM Champion- Newsletter (Quarterly EditionJan - April)- Concur Training Session for new volunteers- IEEE Paper Competition 2025-Wire transfer to the Canadian Atlantic Section for payment to IES- Discuss Agenda items (10 min)- Chapters and Committee Reports (20 mins)- Dalhousie University Students Branch (Welcome to the formation of new student Branch IES) (5-10 mins)- Open Discussion/Questions (15 min)- Next Steps and Action Items (10 min)Attendees:- Ex-Com Members- Dalhousie Student Branch- IEEE YP- VolunteersExpected Outcomes:- A roadmap and effective Action Plan for IEEE CAS 2025Preparation:- All chapter chairs are requested to submit their chapter reports via Google form- Ex-Com members can edit agenda items online using the Google Drive link- Bring any questions regarding roles and responsibilitiesAgenda: Title: IEEE CAS Executive Members MeetingPurpose: To discuss the agenda items and action items from the previous Ex-Com MeetingDate/Time: April 17, 2025, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMLocation: MacIsaac Rm (3004), Sexton Campus, Dalhousie UniversityAgenda:- Welcome & Introductions (5 min)- Chair - Report (20-25mins)-- Update on IEEE Winter Board Meeting,- MGA Surplus funding- Public Engineering Day Event- Invoice for Spring Board Fees - Canadian Atlantic Section- IEEE NextGen Banking Card- STEM Champion- Newsletter (Quarterly EditionJan - April)- Concur Training Session for new volunteers- IEEE Paper Competition 2025-Wire transfer to the Canadian Atlantic Section for payment to IES- Discuss Agenda items (10 min)- Chapters and Committee Reports (20 mins)- Dalhousie University Students Branch (Welcome to the formation of new student Branch IES) (5-10 mins)- Open Discussion/Questions (15 min)- Next Steps and Action Items (10 min)Attendees:- Ex-Com Members- Dalhousie Student Branch- IEEE YP- VolunteersExpected Outcomes:- A roadmap and effective Action Plan for IEEE CAS 2025Preparation:- All chapter chairs are requested to submit their chapter reports via Google form- Ex-Com members can edit agenda items online using the Google Drive link- Bring any questions regarding roles and responsibilitiesRoom: 3004, Bldg: IdeaBuilding, MacIsaac Room 3004, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476731

ExCom Meeting of the Northern Canada SectionRoom: Elm room, Bldg: Monsoon Bistro & Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel, 4485 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6H 5H5, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480863

Power systems face escalating risks from aging infrastructure, extreme weather, cyber and physical threats, increased electrification, and shifting energy demands. Recent failures expose these vulnerabilities. In 2021, severe winter storms in Texas froze pipelines and shut down plants: Over 4.5 million people lost power, 246 died, and damages reached $195 billion. Between 2019 and 2023, wildfires and heatwaves in California triggered rolling blackouts. In 2023, winter storms in Quebec knocked out power for over a million. Europe’s 2022-2023 energy shortages, driven by geopolitical tensions, led to blackouts and supply restrictions. These are just a few <a href="http://examples.Cyber" target="_blank" title="examples.Cyber">examples.Cyber and physical attacks continue to threaten power systems. In 2015 and 2016, cyberattacks in Ukraine cut power to over 230,000. Since 2022, multi-pronged attacks have destroyed generation plants, reduced capacity, and forced the grid into emergency protocols. Blackouts are common, exposing the vulnerability of centralized systems during <a href="http://conflict.Failures" target="_blank" title="conflict.Failures">conflict.Failures happen fast. Recovery is slow. Resilience requires decisive action. Modernizing grids with smart technologies can reduce outage durations by 20% (EPRI, 2024). Decentralizing through microgrids adds redundancy—by 2025, 15% of urban areas will rely on them (IEA, 2025). Predictive maintenance using AI has cut transformer downtime from months to less than a week (DOE, 2024). AI-driven cybersecurity has reduced threat response times by up to 70% (DHS, 2025). Energy storage systems help balance supply and demand, particularly during peak loads, while advanced demand response systems increase grid flexibility and reduce stress during <a href="http://surges.However" target="_blank" title="surges.However">surges.However, resilience is not only about technology. It requires robust supply chains for critical components like transformers, semiconductors, and storage technologies. It depends on understanding the interdependencies between power, water, transportation, and telecommunications systems, where a failure in one sector can cascade into others. Investment strategies must prioritize scalable, climate-adaptive infrastructure while ensuring equitable access for underserved communities. Public-private partnerships will be essential to fund and drive these transformations, while policy frameworks must incentivize innovation, sustainability, and <a href="http://resilience.Data" target="_blank" title="resilience.Data">resilience.Data integration and AI will be central to optimizing grid efficiency, identifying vulnerabilities, and guiding proactive interventions. Global benchmarking can also provide insights from regions advancing resilience—lessons that can be applied to diverse infrastructure <a href="http://contexts.For" target="_blank" title="contexts.For">contexts.For IEEE Young Professionals, the challenge is to design, implement, and advocate for these solutions. It means advancing technical expertise, engaging with policymakers, and promoting investments that ensure sector resilience. This session will present real-world examples, data-driven strategies, and practical frameworks for strengthening power infrastructure resilience. It will outline steps to build robust, adaptive systems across interdependent sectors, regions, nations, and global <a href="http://networks.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="networks.Speaker(s):">networks.Speaker(s): Dr. Massoud AminAgenda: - Introduction (5 minutes)- Key Note by Dr. Masood Amin - (45 minutes)- Q&A (10 minutes)Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478409

The extensive development of wireless communication technologies and their integration with artificial intelligence have empowered diverse Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications, enabling dynamic devices to work collaboratively toward goals that go beyond conventional focus on data rates. However, with the growing network scale, the dynamic network conditions and constrained resources, it becomes extremely challenging to optimize network decision-making. Driven by application goals in highly dynamic and complex environments, future connected systems are expected to rapidly and efficiently discover situational awareness, including location, time, topology structure, and resources to support adaptive decision-making. Therefore, this thesis designs top-down discovery mechanisms of situational awareness for future dynamic connected systems, i.e., rapid discovery in spatio-temporal domain, energy-efficient network topology virtualization and adaptation, and dependency-aware resource allocation under dynamic <a href="http://conditions.Firstly" target="_blank" title="conditions.Firstly">conditions.Firstly, to achieve rapid situational discovery in spatio-temporal domain for IIoT, a distributed, optimal measurement geometry directed integrated localization and synchronization (ILAS) framework for large-scale dynamic connected systems is proposed. Specifically, this framework comprises a collaborating nodes selection algorithm, where the collaborating nodes constructing optimal measurement geometry are selected for the best estimation accuracy with controlled complexity, and a sequential-state-stacking belief propagation (3SBP) implementation, where the computational complexity is further reduced by limiting matrix inversions and squared roots to the dimensions of only a subset of the overall stacked states. Simulation results demonstrate a significant enhancement in the robustness of the ILAS estimation and reduction in the computational complexity compared to the baseline <a href="http://schemes.Secondly" target="_blank" title="schemes.Secondly">schemes.Secondly, to simplify the discovery of situational awareness under dynamic conditions, a virtual network topology (VNT) construction and adaptation framework is proposed. The proposed VNT construction transforms complex, time-varying physical parameters into stable performance indicators, thus reducing network parameter dimensions while preserving their key influences on data collection. Based on the simplified network monitoring tool, we develop a VNT adaptation algorithm for rapid optimal network operations to maximize the effectiveness of data collection, with the value defined by the sum of collected data weighted by spatiotemporal priority. Numerical simulations and benchmark comparisons demonstrate a significant performance improvement in maximizing the effectiveness of data collection using the proposed <a href="http://framework.Thirdly" target="_blank" title="framework.Thirdly">framework.Thirdly, based on the situational awareness, to effectively manage the network topology and resource allocation, we propose a dependency-aware task offloading strategy for integrated air-ground networks. Specifically, demanded by various applications, full tasks define the dependencies among dynamic nodes, which is modeled by dynamic directed acyclic graphs. We define the value of task offloading as the average success rate of completing full tasks, and formulate topology management, bandwidth, and computing resources allocation as a distributed optimization problem to maximize this value. A multi-agent deep deterministic policy gradient (MADDPG)-based algorithm is developed to solve it. Numerical results demonstrate that the proposed strategy significantly improves averaged full task success rate compared to baseline approaches in complex and dynamic <a href="http://environments.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="environments.Virtual:">environments.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481474

AI is revolutionizing every sector and there has been a major improvement in healthcare. As a large number of population continues to age, the demand on caregivers are becoming increasingly intense. Many caregivers, often family members faces challenges while trying to provide consistent, compassionate care for loved ones which leads to growing physical, emotional and mental stress. In response to these challenges AI can emerge as a powerful tool to support caregivers in meaningful ways. Wordh Ul Hasan, Lecturer at University of Minnesota Crookston will be sharing some valueable insights about this topic and the potential of specialized AI tools in healthcare <a href="http://settings.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="settings.Speaker(s):">settings.Speaker(s): Wordh Ul HasanVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480266

Text mining plays a crucial role in data science by transforming unstructured textual data intomeaningful insights. This exploration delves into the methodologies and applications of text mining using theNatural Language Toolkit (NLTK), a powerful Python library for natural language processing. The talk willhighlight key techniques such as tokenization, stemming, lemmatization, part-of-speech tagging, and sentimentanalysis. By leveraging NLTK’s tools, data scientists can efficiently preprocess, analyze, and derive value fromtext data across various domains, making it an essential component in the broader landscape of data-driven<a href="http://decision-making.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="decision-making.Speaker(s):">decision-making.Speaker(s): , , Room: 4359, Bldg: ME, 1125 Colonel Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Join us for the 2025 Winter Final Exam Revision: Part 2, where we revisit key concepts in algorithm, programming related questions, project management, and DSP. This session is designed to help you consolidate your knowledge, clarify doubts, and prepare confidently for the upcoming final exams. Whether you’re brushing up on basics or diving into complex problems, this is the perfect opportunity to boost your understanding and excel in your <a href="http://studies.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="studies.Co-sponsored">studies.Co-sponsored by: Carleton University - Bachelor of Information Technology SocietyBldg: Room Number: Nicole Building, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6

Join us for a fun and impactful gathering to make our faculty a cleaner, greener place for everyone! "Let's Get Dirty for a Cleaner Earth" is an exciting event where members of IEEE PES Winnipeg Chapter and IEEE Student Branch, University of Manitoba come together to clean up our Engineering Faculty <a href="http://surroundings.Agenda:">surroundings.[]Agenda: Agenda:Where: Gather at the Engineering Atrium of the University of ManitobaActivities: Help us pick up trash and recyclables to beautify the outdoor space around the engineering <a href="http://faculty.What" target="_blank" title="faculty.What">faculty.What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, Reusable water bottle, A positive attitude and a willingness to get a little dirtyEngineering Atrium, 75 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 5V6

The (https://vancouver.ieee.ca) and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues. This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and the disruptive new technology of Small Modular Reactors. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the <a href="http://technology.TOPIC:" target="_blank" title="technology.TOPIC:">technology.TOPIC: Canadian Journey on Nuclear Energy - from CANDU to Small Modular ReactorsDATE: April 23, 2025LOCATION: OnlinePRESENTER: Dr. Jing Jiang, University of Western OntarioProfessor Jing Jiang will discuss development of nuclear power industries in Canada, and journey through various stages of development until the present day of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).The presentation will include a discussion of various types of SMR and Advanced Nuclear Reactors (ANRs) technologies, their development and deployment stages, and potential advantages and <a href="http://challenges.This" target="_blank" title="challenges.This">challenges.This presentation is free. IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend. Registration is <a href="http://required.This" target="_blank" title="required.This">required.This presentation series is organized by:- (<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)-">https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)- (<a href="https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This" target="_blank" title="https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This">https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This presentation series is supported by:- (<a href="https://ieee-npss.org/)-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-npss.org/)-">https://ieee-npss.org/)- (<a href="https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored">https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech InitiativeSpeaker(s): Dr. Jing JiangAgenda: The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC).09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction09:10 Presentation09:45 Questions and Answers10:00 Presentation endsNOTE If you have registered, you should receive the Zoom URL in a separate email, shortly before the presentation time. Please check your email spam <a href="http://folder.NOTE" target="_blank" title="folder.NOTE">folder.NOTE Please be sure to leave sufficient time to set up your web browser and / or remote meeting client prior to the start <a href="http://time.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="time.Virtual:">time.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479467