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Every year, over one million people in the U.S. rush to the emergency room after experiencing their first seizure or seizure-like event. For many, the journey that follows is frustrating and uncertain. Epilepsy is notoriously difficult to diagnose - so much so that nearly 30% of patients receive the wrong diagnosis. The most common mistake? Being told they have epilepsy when they do not. These misdiagnosed patients spend months or even years trying ineffective medications, enduring unnecessary side effects, and living with the fear of seizures they don’t actually have only to later discover they have a completely different condition. Why is diagnosing epilepsy so difficult? Unlike other diseases, there has been no reliable biomarker. Our team has identified an EEG-based biomarker for epilepsy, a game-changing discovery that is currently being tested in three major epilepsy centers across the U.S. This new tool, EpiScalp, has the potential to revolutionize epilepsy diagnosis, ensuring patients receive the right answers and the right treatment from their very first visit to a <a href="http://neurologist.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="neurologist.Speaker(s):">neurologist.Speaker(s): Sridevi Sarma, PhD - EMBS Distinguished LecturerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537663

About the TalkWhat does it take to build software that powers a Formula 1 team? In this talk, Pelin Hakverir, a Software Engineer at Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, offers a rare, firsthand look into what it means to work at the intersection of elite motorsport and software <a href="http://engineering.Formula" target="_blank" title="engineering.Formula">engineering.Formula 1 teams operate very differently from conventional tech companies. The organizational structures, the pace, the stakes, and the culture are unlike anything you would encounter in a standard software role. This talk explores what that difference looks like in practice and what it means for the engineers who work <a href="http://there.Whether" target="_blank" title="there.Whether">there.Whether you are a student exploring career paths or an early-career engineer curious about unconventional opportunities, this session will give you a grounded, honest perspective on life inside one of the most high-performance environments in the <a href="http://world.About" target="_blank" title="world.About">world.About the SpeakerPelin Hakverir is a Software Engineer at Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a role she has held since January 2023. She holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Istanbul Technical <a href="http://University.Working" target="_blank" title="University.Working">University.Working at one of the most recognized and successful teams in Formula 1, Pelin brings a unique perspective to software engineering, one shaped by the demands of a sport where precision, speed, and reliability are non-negotiable. Her experience bridges the worlds of high-performance motorsport and professional software development, offering insights that are rarely accessible outside the <a href="http://industry.Event" target="_blank" title="industry.Event">industry.Event Details📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2026🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM📍 Location: Physics (C), Room 3033 St. John's Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)This is a free, in-person event open to all students and early-career engineers. RSVP is required to attend. Please confirm your attendance in advance to secure your <a href="http://spot.Room:" target="_blank" title="spot.Room:">spot.Room: 3033, Bldg: Physics (C), St. John's Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

[]TECHNICAL PROGRAMThis program is dedicated to the memory of Omar Zubi, Boeing's longtime EMC Lab Manager, who passed away suddenly on January 31, 2026.EMC Challenges for ‘New Space’ Small Satellite DevelopmentBy Russell Carroll, EMI/EMC Consulting Engineer, EMI Sleuth, El Segundo, CA, USAAbstract: This presentation discusses EMC challenges seen by engineers in the ‘new space’ world of small satellite development. These challenges include non-standardized launch vehicle and host interface requirements, unspecified lightning protection requirements, and schedule constraints on EMC testing and development. Technical challenges include power and signal isolation, crosstalk from long pigtails in wire harnesses, limited physical space for filters and shielding, and large apertures in the vehicle faraday <a href="http://cage.Speaker" target="_blank" title="cage.Speaker">cage.Speaker Biography: Russell Carroll is a consulting engineer with extensive experience in the analysis, design, and testing of electromagnetic effects on units and systems including space satellites and industrial electronics. His research is focused on developing useful analysis tools and methods for unit and system level EMC analysis. Mr. Carroll is a registered Professional Engineer and an iNARTE certified EMC Engineer. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2013 and 2014. He may be reached at russell@<a href="http://emisleuth.com.CISPR" target="_blank" title="emisleuth.com.CISPR">emisleuth.com.CISPR and ANSC C63® Overview on Site Validation Measurements from 18 GHz to 40 GHz - Latest Advances in EMC Test Site Evaluation Using Advanced Antenna Measurement TechniquesBy Zhong Chen, Chief Engineer, ETS-Lindgren, Cedar Park, Texas, USAAbstract: This presentation introduces a novel approach for EMC chamber validation beyond 18 GHz, currently under consideration in ANSI C63 and CISPR standards. By integrating Cylindrical Mode Filtered Site Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (CMF SVSWR) with Compressed Sensing (CS), we address inherent challenges in traditional SVSWR methods, such as inconsistency and slow data acquisition. CMF SVSWR utilizes circular path measurements and mode domain post-processing to discern antenna and chamber reflections, crucial for comprehensive VSWR analysis. Compressed Sensing, a data-driven machine learning technique, exploits signal sparsity to reconstruct data from fewer randomly sampled measurement points, thereby reducing test times and eliminating the need for precise turntable <a href="http://positioning.Speaker" target="_blank" title="positioning.Speaker">positioning.Speaker Biography: Zhong Chen is Chief Engineer at ETS-Lindgren, located in Cedar Park, Texas. He has more than 25 years of experience in RF testing, anechoic chamber design, as well as EMC antenna and field probe design and measurements. He is an active member of the ANSC C63® committee currently serving as Vice-Chair and is the immediate past Chair of Subcommittee 1 which is responsible for the antenna calibration (ANSI C63.5) and chamber/test site validation standards (ANSI C63.4 and the ANSI C63.25 series). Mr. Chen is chair of the IEEE Standard 1309 committee responsible for developing calibration standards for field probes, and IEEE Standard 1128 for absorber evaluation. He is a former member of the IEEE EMC Society Board of Governors and the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA) Board of Directors. He is a past Distinguished Lecturer for the EMC Society and is recognized as an AMTA Fellow. His research interests include measurement uncertainty, time domain measurements for site validation and antenna calibration, and development of novel RF absorber materials. Several papers authored and co-authored by Mr. Chen have received best paper recognition at global conferences. Zhong Chen received his M.S.E.E. degree in Electromagnetics from the Ohio State University at Columbus. He may be reached at <a href="http://[email protected]" target="_blank" title="[email protected]">[email protected] Lab Tour and Demo Overview​By Dennis Lewis, Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company, and Zhong Chen, ETS-LindgrenAbstract:We will demonstrate how data post-processing can be used to extract antenna and chamber <a href="http://parameters.The" target="_blank" title="parameters.The">parameters.The first demo highlights time-domain techniques for evaluating absorber performance in anechoic chambers. In aerospace EMC testing, measurements are typically performed per MIL-STD 461, which requires only 10 dB attenuation above 250 MHz—allowing chambers to remain relatively reflective and without system-level validation. Using time-gated antenna reflection measurements, we show a practical method to verify and quantify actual chamber <a href="http://performance.If" target="_blank" title="performance.If">performance.If time permits, we will also demonstrate the Cylindrical Mode Filtered (CMF) technique. This method measures the antenna pattern with an intentional offset (e.g., placing the antenna at the edge of the turntable). The complex S21 versus angle at each frequency is transformed into the spectral domain, where filtering removes chamber contributions mathematically, producing a “clean” antenna pattern even in a nonideal environment. For site validation, standing-wave ripples are obtained by comparing the original chamber pattern to the filtered result. The demo will cover the full measurement workflow, including real-time post-processing. The CMF SVSWR technique is under consideration in the draft ANSI C63.25.3 by ANSC C63 and in CISPR 16 site validation standards for EMC test sites from 18 GHz to 40 <a href="http://GHz.MANY" target="_blank" title="GHz.MANY">GHz.MANY THANKS TO OUR LUNCH SPONSOR ROHDE & SCHWARZ!!Agenda: 1:00 pm - Registration Check-In and Complimentary Lunch Courtesy of Rohde & Schwarz1:40 pm - Welcome from Seattle EMC Chapter Chair, Janet O'Neil with ETS-Lindgren and Seattle AP/ED/MTT Chapter Chair, Dennis Lewis with Boeing1:45 pm - EMC Challenges for ‘New Space’ Small Satellite Development By Russell Carroll, EMI/EMC Consulting Engineer, EMI Sleuth, El Segundo, CA, USA2:30 pm - CISPR and ANSC C63® Overview on Site Validation Measurements from 18 GHz to 40 GHz - Latest Advances in EMC Test Site Evaluation Using Advanced Antenna Measurement Techniques By Zhong Chen, Chief Engineer, ETS-Lindgren, Cedar Park, Texas, USA3:30 pm - Refreshment Break3:50 pm - Overview of Boeing EMC Lab and Demo Set Up by Dennis Lewis, Technical Fellow with Boeing and Zhong Chen with ETS-Lindgren4:20 pm - Technical tour of the Boeing EMC Lab with LIVE demo5:00 pm - AdjournBldg: 2-122, Boeing, 7701 14th Ave Soutn, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108

Quantum technologies harness the unique properties of quantum mechanics to realize new functionalities and superior performance in computing, communication, and sensing, which are simply impossible using classical mechanics. As such, quantum technologies impact a wide range of applications, including biomedical imaging, drug development, artificial intelligence, energy grid optimization, energy materials development, cybersecurity and cryptography, financial modelling, logistics optimization, and weather forecasting, to name just a few. Such a wide range of applications was highlighted in recent reports which projected that the global quantum computing sector alone will be worth nearly $1.3 trillion by 2035 (McKinsey) and that Canada’s quantum technology sector will have a value of $139 billion by 2045 (NRC).In this seminar, I will present an overview of my research into the development of scalable photonic quantum technologies. Firstly, I will present my work that led to the demonstration of spin qubit initialization in single InAs/GaAs self-assembled quantum dots with high fidelity, on picosecond timescales, and without the need for applied magnetic fields. Then, I will present my work on the localization of single-photon emitters in 2D hexagonal boron nitride towards the development of atomically-thin quantum light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) operating at room temperature. Next, I will describe my research on machine learning-assisted optical measurements of quantum-dot single-photon emitters with high precision and high throughput towards the development of scalable photonic quantum technologies. Finally, I will discuss my research on nitrogen vacancy (NV) colour centers in nanodiamond and their optical coupling to plasmonic nanocavities for the realization of bright single-photon emitters and thus the development of a wide range of photonic quantum <a href="http://technologies.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="technologies.Speaker(s):">technologies.Speaker(s): Jonathan, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/545420

La Section IEEE de Québec invite tous les membres PES de la région à une rencontre visant à évaluer la création d’un Chapitre IEEE PES à Qué<a href="http://bec.Avec" target="_blank" title="bec.Avec">bec.Avec près de 50 membres PES dans la Section — la Société la plus représentée localement — nous souhaitons structurer cette communauté autour d’un Chapitre <a href="http://officiel.Objectifs" target="_blank" title="officiel.Objectifs">officiel.Objectifs de la rencontre :-Valider l’intérêt réel pour la création du Chapitre PES à Québec-Identifier au moins 12 membres prêts à appuyer formellement l’ouverture du Chapitre, afin d’enclencher le processus officiel IEEECette rencontre s’adresse à tous les membres IEEE PES de la région qui souhaitent contribuer au développement de la communauté énergie à Qué<a href="http://bec.Votre" target="_blank" title="bec.Votre">bec.Votre présence fera la diffé<a href="http://rence.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="rence.Virtual:">rence.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/540109

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (Mar'2026)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/539070

Meeting Agenda1. Review of Progress & Objectives (5 mins)-Quick recap of action items from the last <a href="http://meeting.-Goal" target="_blank" title="meeting.-Goal">meeting.-Goal Check: Confirm status of vTools officer updates and bank account information <a href="http://gathering.-Confirm" target="_blank" title="gathering.-Confirm">gathering.-Confirm today's goal: Lock in the 2026 activity plan and finalize the narrative for the funding <a href="http://request.2" target="_blank" title="request.2">request.2. vTools & Compliance Status Update (5 mins)-Confirm that all officer details (including term start/end dates) are now accurate in <a href="http://vTools.-Discuss" target="_blank" title="vTools.-Discuss">vTools.-Discuss any clarifications needed regarding the "treasurer exception" (if applicable).3. Finalizing the 2026 Activity Lineup (20 mins)-This section focuses on the "What" and "Why" for the funding <a href="http://request.-Review" target="_blank" title="request.-Review">request.-Review Brainstormed Ideas: Present the list of proposed activities from the last <a href="http://meeting.-Prioritization" target="_blank" title="meeting.-Prioritization">meeting.-Prioritization & Feasibility:-Which activities are "must-do" for 2026?-Which are "nice-to-have"?-Identify potential speakers, venues, or collaboration opportunities for <a href="http://each.-Confirm" target="_blank" title="each.-Confirm">each.-Confirm Activity Details: For each priority activity, briefly outline:-Proposed Title-Target Month/Quarter-Estimated Audience Size4. Drafting the Funding Request Narrative (15 mins)-This section focuses on the "How Much" and translating activities into the formal <a href="http://request.-Budget" target="_blank" title="request.-Budget">request.-Budget Mapping: Map the finalized activities to the <a href="http://budget.-Narrative" target="_blank" title="budget.-Narrative">budget.-Narrative Review: Review the draft narrative (if prepared beforehand) or collectively write the key bullet <a href="http://points.-Tip:" target="_blank" title="points.-Tip:">points.-Tip: Focus on member value and technical impact, using "activity" terminology as required by <a href="http://IEEE.-Consolidation:" target="_blank" title="IEEE.-Consolidation:">IEEE.-Consolidation: Ensure the budget numbers align perfectly with the proposed <a href="http://activities.5" target="_blank" title="activities.5">activities.5. Final Action Items & Timeline (10 mins)-Assign the final writing/editing of the funding request <a href="http://document.-Confirm" target="_blank" title="document.-Confirm">document.-Confirm who will submit the form by the 16 March <a href="http://deadline.-Set" target="_blank" title="deadline.-Set">deadline.-Set an internal review deadline (e.g., "Draft ready for review by 13 March").-Plan next steps for event logistics (e.g., "Secretary to contact venue X regarding April date").6. Final Q&A & Open Discussion (5 mins)-Last chance for the VTS Chapter Chair to clarify any remaining <a href="http://questions.7" target="_blank" title="questions.7">questions.7. AdjournmentVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/545410

[]Invited Talk: Design with Zemax and SpeosInterested in mastering industry-standard optical design software? Want to see how classroom theory translates into real-world photonic engineering? Join us and find out!Date, Time & LocationFriday, 13 March 20262:30 PM – 4:00 PMRoom T129Focus & Highlights-Live demonstrations of advanced optical design and simulation using Zemax OpticStudio and ANSYS Speos-Techniques for designing and optimizing optical systems like an industry professional-Exploration of practical photonics applications beyond the classroom-Interactive Q&A on navigating careers in optical and photonic engineeringSpeaker- Sara KaramiSenior Applications Engineer, Synopsys-Don’t miss out—come learn, connect, and elevate your design skills!Pizza and drinks will be <a href="http://provided.Sponsors" target="_blank" title="provided.Sponsors">provided.Sponsors & Partners- IEEE Algonquin College Student Branch- Algonquin College Optica Student ChapterCo-sponsored by: Optica - Algonquin college student chapterSpeaker(s): SaraRoom: T-129, Bldg: T, Algonquin College , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quantum Dot Lasers Integrated via Optical Interconnects Using 3D-Printed Structured Microlenses and Photonic Wire BondingAbstract:Hybrid-integrated quantum dot (QD) coherent comb lasers provide broad bandwidth and high coherence, making them attractive for demanding applications such as precision metrology, high-capacity optical communications, and quantum information processing, especially when integrated with photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Various approaches have been explored to integrate III–V gain devices with silicon photonics, including monolithic, heterogeneous, and hybrid integration. However, each method faces challenges in reproducibility, scalability, and coupling efficiency. Recently, 3D-printed structures, including micro-lens and photonic wire bonding (PWB), have emerged as a promising solution. In this approach, a femtosecond pulsed laser is used to directly write low-loss polymer waveguides in three dimensions. These 3D-printed structures significantly reduce alignment sensitivity, offering two to three orders of magnitude higher tolerance compared to techniques such as flip-chip bonding, which requires sub-micron alignment accuracy in all three axes. This high tolerance enables efficient and low-loss coupling between different optical interfaces, including optical fibers, surface-emitting lasers, and edge-emitting lasers. Here, we demonstrate a co-packaging approach for hybrid-integrated QD multi-wavelength coherent comb lasers using PWB and 3D-printed micro-lens structures. Experimental results show stable comb mode locking, narrow optical linewidths, and low relative intensity noise, while maintaining a compact footprint. This work paves the way for robust hybrid photonic platforms for applications in quantum technologies, precision metrology, and advanced optical <a href="http://communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Lasers" target="_blank" title="communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Lasers">communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Lasers à points quantiques intégrés via des interconnexions optiques utilisant des microlentilles structurées imprimées en 3D et la liaison par fil photoniqueRésumé:Les lasers à peigne de fréquences cohérents à points quantiques (PQ) hybrides offrent une large bande passante et une grande cohérence, ce qui les rend particulièrement intéressants pour des applications exigeantes telles que la métrologie de précision, les communications optiques à haut débit et le traitement de l’information quantique, notamment lorsqu’ils sont intégrés à des circuits photoniques intégrés (PIC). Différentes approches ont été explorées pour intégrer des dispositifs à gain III-V à la photonique sur silicium, notamment l’intégration monolithique, hétérogène et hybride. Cependant, chaque méthode présente des défis en termes de reproductibilité, d'évolutivité et d'efficacité de couplage. Récemment, les structures imprimées en 3D, notamment les microlentilles et le câblage photonique (PWB), sont apparues comme une solution prometteuse. Dans cette approche, un laser pulsé femtoseconde est utilisé pour écrire directement des guides d'ondes polymères à faibles pertes en trois dimensions. Ces structures imprimées en 3D réduisent considérablement la sensibilité à l’alignement, offrant une tolérance de deux à trois ordres de grandeur supérieure à celle de techniques telles que le flip-chip, qui exige une précision d’alignement submicronique sur les trois axes. Cette tolérance élevée permet un couplage efficace et à faibles pertes entre différentes interfaces optiques, notamment les fibres optiques, les lasers à émission de surface et les lasers à émission par tranche. Nous présentons ici une approche de co-encapsulation pour des lasers à peigne de fréquences cohérents multi-longueurs d'onde à points quantiques intégrés hybrides, utilisant des circuits imprimés et des structures de microlentilles imprimées en 3D. Les résultats expérimentaux démontrent un verrouillage de mode stable du peigne, des largeurs de raie optiques étroites et un faible bruit d'intensité relative, tout en conservant un encombrement réduit. Ces travaux ouvrent la voie à des plateformes photoniques hybrides robustes pour des applications dans les technologies quantiques, la métrologie de précision et les communications optiques avancé<a href="http://es.In" target="_blank" title="es.In">es.In order to promote more open discussions/interactions, at the end of the presentation and Q/A, we will allow other experts in this field (modeling of semiconductor laser) to present very briefly their work (1 slide, 2 min max) or their company. / Afin de favoriser des discussions/interactions plus ouvertes, à la fin de la présentation et des questions/réponses, nous permettrons aux experts de ce domaine (modélisation de lasers semi-conducteurs) de présenter très brièvement leurs travaux (1 diapositive, 2 min max) ou leur <a href="http://compagnie.About" target="_blank" title="compagnie.About">compagnie.About / A proposThe High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between <a href="http://researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe" target="_blank" title="researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe">researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques, les discussions et les interactions entre <a href="http://chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored" target="_blank" title="chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored">chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored by: National Research Council, <a href="http://Canada.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Canada.Speaker(s):">Canada.Speaker(s): Francis Duhamel, Guocheng LiuVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544407

[]Well known University of Calgary Professor and Associate Head, Dr. Elise Fearwill meet us in a session to share her story, professional and personal journey, including the challenges she has faced and the experiences that have inspired <a href="http://her.IEEE" target="_blank" title="her.IEEE">her.IEEE Women in Engineering invite you to participate and join us for a relaxed mixer with networking opportunity. Light food and drinks will be <a href="http://served.All" target="_blank" title="served.All">served.All members of the community are welcome to attend. Please RSVP so we can attendance count for food and <a href="http://logistics.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="logistics.Speaker(s):">logistics.Speaker(s): Dr. Elise Fear, Agenda: 4:00 pm Event Begins4:05 pm Introduction4:10 pm Dr. Elise Fear Presentation5:00 pm Q&A/Food and Networking5:55 Pm Event ClosesRoom: ICT 516, Bldg: ICT, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4

Recording of an ISSCC 2026 paper on Series Resonance VCORoom: 414, Bldg: ICT, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N1N4

This interactive LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Workshop is designed to help STEM students build a strong and professional LinkedIn presence aligned with current Canadian job market expectations. Participants will learn how to effectively showcase their skills, projects, research, and experiences while improving profile visibility and recruiter engagement. The session will include practical guidance, best practices, and actionable tips to help students optimise their LinkedIn profiles for industry, research, and graduate opportunities, and will be conducted by experts from UNB Career Development & Employment <a href="http://Services.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Services.Speaker(s):">Services.Speaker(s): Sarah, Agenda: ✔️ Understanding the role of LinkedIn in today’s job market✔️ Optimising key profile sections (headline, summary, experience, skills)✔️ Showcasing projects, research, and technical skills effectively✔️ Common LinkedIn mistakes & best practices✔️ Networking strategies and recruiter visibility tips✔️ Live Q&A and profile improvement guidanceRoom: Room 107, Bldg: Forestry Science Library,15 Dineen Dr, University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 5A3