Rescheduled Webinar for October 20th at 5:30 - 6:30 pmJoin this free Webinar hosted by Winnipeg IEEE Young Professionals Alumni Andrew Fisher!Title: Understanding LLMs in Education: Unlocking Opportunities and Navigating ChallengesAbstract: Large language model (LLM) platforms such as ChatGPT are changing how we learn and teach. From helping personalize lessons to making learning more accessible and engaging, these tools are becoming a growing part of the classroom. In this session, we will break down how LLMs work, explore what they can do in education, and discuss some of the key ethical questions they raise. The presentation will also introduce a skill called prompt engineering, which is the process of asking the right questions or giving clear instructions to get useful responses from LLMs. Attendees will see how small changes in wording can lead to very different results, whether you’re planning a lesson, creating study guides, or explaining complex ideas more clearly. This includes using LLMs as agents, where the technology follows structured prompts to complete a series of tasks toward a specific goal. To conclude, you will get hands-on experience with ChatGPT in an interactive activity. Together, we will explore what it does well, where it struggles, and how you can use it effectively in your own learning or future teaching. By the end of the session, you will leave with practical tips for using LLMs responsibly, as well as the confidence to start crafting better prompts that work for <a href="http://you.Virtual:">you.[]Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/495806

An IEEE Power System Relaying Committee Working Group K15 report defines a centralized protection and control (CPC) system as:-- A system comprised of a high-performance computing platform capable of providing protection, control, monitoring, communication and asset management functions by collecting the data those functions require using high-speed, time-synchronized measurements within a <a href="http://substation.-" target="_blank" title="substation.-">substation.-A typical CPC system consists of a computing platform, MUs, communications networks, and a time synchronization system. A CPC refers to the computing platform used in the CPC system for executing all protection, automation, control, metering, and other auxiliary functions. A CPC system aggregates all protection and control (P&C) applications in a few devices, with the goal of improving the reliability of P&C systems while potentially reducing design costs. Having fewer devices helps with hardware replacement and firmware <a href="http://upgrades.-" target="_blank" title="upgrades.-">upgrades.- DUKE example: Using drawings and relevant documentation, three CPC systems were designed for an existing distribution substation at Duke. The first design uses a powerful microprocessor relay capable of providing all P&C functions for the entire substation and uses copper connections between primary equipment and the CPC system. The second CPC system was designed using a P2P process bus architecture, in which multiple MUs connect to the system using direct fiberoptic cables. The third CPC system uses an IEC 61850-based process bus architecture with multiple MUs, network switches, clocks, and CPC. To eliminate a single point of failure, two CPC systems were used for each design. Following the development of the three CPC system designs, the total number of devices used for each of the designs was tabulated. Using a fault tree analysis technique, the protection scheme unavailability of each design was evaluated. Communications schemes in a traditional substation, like fast bus tripping and breaker failure, were implemented in all three CPC systems and tested on actual <a href="http://hardware.-" target="_blank" title="hardware.-">hardware.- AEP Example: The overlap of NERC mandates with a relay inventory of more than 41,000 microprocessor relays is compelling AEP to look for strategies that both simplify and reduce relay systems. The strategy they are taking is twofold: 1) implement a digital secondary system (DSS) with simple merging unit distribution using fiber-optic communications to the microprocessor relays, and 2) consolidate relays into a centralized protection and control (CPC) device capable of providing complete protection for the distribution <a href="http://substation.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="substation.Speaker(s):">substation.Speaker(s): Amy, Agenda: 7:00PM - Introduction of IEEE Hamilton Section7:15PM - Presentation8:00PM - Q&A8:15PM - RefreshmentsRoom: 163, Bldg: A.N Bourns Science Building (ABB), College Ct, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L8

Join us for the IEEE Day Trivia Mixer - Test your knowledge while enjoying great food, drinks, and connectionsJoin the IEEE SAS for an evening of intellectual challenge and social fun! Our trivia night brings together the best elements of networking and friendly competition in one entertaining <a href="http://package.What's" target="_blank" title="package.What's">package.What's Included:- Exciting trivia across various categories- Food included with your registration- Networking opportunities with fellow professionals- Door Prizes and IEEE Swag!- An evening full of laughs, nostalgia, and brain-busting questionsRegistration Fees:- IEEE Members: FREE!- Non-IEEE Members/Guests: $10Why Attend?Exercise your brain, expand your network, and enjoy a night out—all while having your food and drinks covered! This is the perfect opportunity to meet other IEEE Members in a relaxed and engaging <a href="http://environment.Space" target="_blank" title="environment.Space">environment.Space is limited, so register today to secure your spot!Agenda: - 6:30 PM: Arrive for food and networking- 7:00 PM: Trivia competition begins- 9:00 PM: Event concludesBldg: Beertales Kitchen and Bar, 3975 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 3Y5

The operation of Power Systems relies on measurements of non-electric and electric quantities, which are essential for control, monitoring and protection. Among the measurements of electric quantities are voltage, current, frequency, active and reactive power and energy, and other derived quantities, under both sinusoidal and distorted voltage and current conditions. The revenue metering entails measurements of electric energy and power, and is important for power system economics. A concept of transactive energy combines economic and control techniques and is introduced and used for improving the efficiency and reliability of a more intelligent and interactive Power System. Smart Grid aims at the increase of efficiency, reliability, security, and integration of Renewable Energy Sources into the Power System. Smart Meters, with their two-way communications allowing for reading and control, are one of the basic tools for the Smart Grid introducing at the same time new dynamics into the system and raising privacy issues. With the proliferation of power electronics and increasing presence of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and EV Infrastructure, Power Quality measurements with increasing penetration of higher harmonics are necessary and widespread. In this talk, the measurements with and the calibrations of conventional voltage and current instrument transformers (ITs), electronic voltage and current transformers (EVTs and ECTs) and non-conventional instrument transformers (NCITs) will be discussed. Measurements of losses in power transformers, electrical machines and other equipment important for the efficiency of power transmission, as well as synchrophasor measurements used in for wide-area protection, control and monitoring (WAPCAM) and situational awareness will be discussed as <a href="http://well.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="well.Speaker(s):">well.Speaker(s): Branislav, Room: ASB 9896, Bldg: Applied Sciences Building, Simon Fraser University, 8888 Univeristy Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5A 1S6

Overleaf is a useful tool for writing engineering reports and other documentation. This workshop will serve as an overview for the LaTeX langugage itself and introducing its capabilities to new <a href="http://users.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="users.Speaker(s):">users.Speaker(s): Tristan DobrowneyRoom: TBA, 75 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Sarah Beckman, Chief Strategy Officer at Ulteig, will share her personal and professional journey from engineer to C-suite executive. With over two decades of experience, Sarah has navigated a dynamic career marked by strategic pivots, bold leadership, and a deep commitment to innovation in the power industry. Drawing from her concept of “valuability”—a framework for creating and measuring client value—Sarah will share how organizations can drive meaningful impact across the entire project <a href="http://lifecycle.The" target="_blank" title="lifecycle.The">lifecycle.The presentation will delve into:~ Her path from technical engineering roles to executive leadership, including the pivotal decisions and challenges that shaped her <a href="http://trajectory.~" target="_blank" title="trajectory.~">trajectory.~ The evolving demands on the power grid and how her strategic vision is helping Ulteig and its clients adapt to a rapidly changing energy <a href="http://landscape.~" target="_blank" title="landscape.~">landscape.~ Her development of “valuability” as a framework for delivering measurable impact across the project life <a href="http://cycle.~" target="_blank" title="cycle.~">cycle.~ The importance of mentorship, inclusion, and resilience – especially for women in STEM where they have traditionally been an untapped talent <a href="http://source.Speaker(s):">source.[]Speaker(s): Ms. Beckman, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/500486

The British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, operating as BC Hydro, is a Canadian electric utility in the province of BC. It is the main electricity distributor, serving more than 4 million customers in most areas. As a provincial Crown corporation, BC Hydro reports to the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, and is regulated by the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). Its mandate is to generate, purchase, distribute and sell <a href="http://electricity.The" target="_blank" title="electricity.The">electricity.The IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter is excited to bring this wonderful tour to the BC Hydro Control Centre on October 23rd, 2025.Registration is required for this event as seats are limited. The deadline for the registration closes on October 16th, 2025, at 10:00 PM <a href="http://PST.Please" target="_blank" title="PST.Please">PST.Please provide your Name, Company and Position/Role when filling out the registration form. This is a requirement to confirm your <a href="http://registration.Registrants" target="_blank" title="registration.Registrants">registration.Registrants will be notified by email to confirm their spot for the tour and to provide the location of the tour. As seats are limited, we may not be able to accommodate all registrants. If some registrants are unable to participate because of the limited seats, they will be placed on a waiting list. Thank you for your understanding!Langley, British Columbia, Canada

ExCom Meeting of the Northern Canada SectionRoom: Elm room, Bldg: Holiday Inn Hotel, 4485 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6H 5H5, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/506000

Dates:🗓️ October 23 & 24 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM🗓️ October 25 | 12:00 – 2:30 PMJoin us for a three-day hands-on PCB Workshop where you’ll learn how to design and build your own printed circuit board using KiCAD! Over the course of three sessions, you’ll be guided through the complete PCB design process — from schematic creation to layout and final board <a href="http://fabrication.After" target="_blank" title="fabrication.After">fabrication.After the lecture portion, participants can book soldering workshop sessions to assemble their boards, and will get to take home their finished PCB at the end!💰 Cost: $20📍 Room: To be announced UBCO, 3333 University Way , Kelowna , British Columbia, Canada, V4V 1V8

Join us for an exciting in-person tour of the Ragged Lake Energy Control Center (ECC) in Beechville, Nova Scotia, on Friday, Oct 24th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 <a href="http://PM.This" target="_blank" title="PM.This">PM.This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Nova Scotia's key energy control <a href="http://facilities.The" target="_blank" title="facilities.The">facilities.The facility is operated by Nova Scotia Power; the Ragged Lake ECC plays a vital role in managing the electric grid in Nova Scotia. Attendees will gain insights about transmission, balancing, and hydro operations, reliability planning and relevant standards, as well as some of the ongoing challenges associated with Nova Scotia's transition towards cleaner <a href="http://energy.The" target="_blank" title="energy.The">energy.The tour will be supported by the System Control Manager, and operations <a href="http://team.Guests" target="_blank" title="team.Guests">team.Guests will be required to sign a confidentiality form prior to entering the facility. Vsitor parking just outside the fence and a vehicle back-in policy applies to all parking <a href="http://spots.Registration" target="_blank" title="spots.Registration">spots.Registration is limited so sign up today!5 Long Lake Drive, Beechville, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3S 1N8

Green hydrogen produced through the thermochemical reforming of agricultural residues presents a sustainable solution for mitigating global warming. Corn stover, a renewable and carbon-rich agricultural residue, is an efficient feedstock for sustainable green hydrogen production via thermochemical processes. In this work, A 2kg lab scale thermo-catalytic reforming unit consisting of an intermediate pyrolysis auger reactor (400 - 500 °C) and a reformer (500 - 700 °C) was used to focus on hydrogen-rich TCR gas production. We also characterized the resulting pyrolysis products, including bio-oil and char. The optimum reactor and reformer temperatures for TCR gas production were identified as 500°C and 675°C, respectively. Under these conditions, organic liquid production was 2.44%, char production was 25.37%, and TCR gas production was 58.55%, with 22.96% being H2. The syngas produced, with an HHV of 7.91 MJ/Nm3, serves as a precursor for advanced processes like Fischer-Tropsch and Haber-Bosch, enabling the production of synthetic fuels and chemicals. The bio-oil produced under these conditions demonstrated favourable characteristics, including an HHV of 34.85 MJ/kg, an O/C ratio of 0.12, and an H/C ratio of 0.08. These values indicate improved bio-oil quality compared to lower reforming temperatures (400/500°C), which yielded an HHV of 28.76 MJ/kg, an O/C ratio of 0.38, and an H/C ratio of 0.12. At 25°C, the density of the bio-oil was 1080 kg/m3, with a dynamic viscosity of 45.6 mPa·s and a kinematic viscosity of 42.4 mm2/s. The char produced at 500/675°C had an HHV of 11.71 MJ/kg, compared to 15.89 MJ/kg at 400/500°C, and offers potential as a secondary fuel in combined heat and power (CHP) systems. SEM analysis revealed high surface porosity in the biochar, confirming its suitability for surface water phosphorus absorption. Our findings suggest that intermediate pyrolysis coupled with catalytic reforming is a promising pathway for green hydrogen generation and valorization of pyrolysis byproducts, with potential applications in renewable energy and sustainable <a href="http://agriculture.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="agriculture.Co-sponsored">agriculture.Co-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Speaker(s): EbenezerAdewolaVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/502174

IEEE Xtreme 19.0 @ UBC:24 Hours of Coding, Oct 24-25UBC IEEE is an official host site for IEEE Xtreme 19.0, the 24-hour global programming challenge where thousands of students from 75+ countries compete in real time. Code all night with friends, meet other problem-solvers, and represent UBC on the world stage!When: Friday-Saturday, October 24-25, 2025 (24-hour contest)Where: University of British ColumbiaTeam Size: 1-3 IEEE Student or Graduate Student MembersPrizes: Up to $400 USD per team member + fully paid trip to an IEEE conference for global 1st place winnersRegistration DeadlineOctober 14, 2025 at 23:59 UTC (4:59 PM PDT)How to Register-Create/Join a team: <a href="https://xtreme.vtools.ieee.org-Select" target="_blank" title="https://xtreme.vtools.ieee.org-Select">https://xtreme.vtools.ieee.org-Select host site: “A17044 – University of British Columbia”-Choose proctor: David Michelson-Confirm with UBC IEEE: fill (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWE5r5iZglLftAXop98vuyBZKGK2N3wGn8v2XsbZRupofKuA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107690530823350308337) or email chair@<a href="http://ubcieee.orgNeed" target="_blank" title="ubcieee.orgNeed">ubcieee.orgNeed teammates? We’ll match you - email [email protected] with your languages (C/C++/Java/Python/etc.) and experience <a href="http://level.Why" target="_blank" title="level.Why">level.Why Join?-Real-time global competition, resume-ready experience-Teamwork under pressure - great prep for coding interviews-Chance at cash prizes and conference travelQuestions? Email chair@<a href="http://ubcieee.orgWhether" target="_blank" title="ubcieee.orgWhether">ubcieee.orgWhether you’re aiming for the podium or just want to test your limits with friends, IEEE Xtreme 19.0 is an unforgettable experience. See you at UBC on Oct 24!Room: TBD, Bldg: MCLD, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada