More than 100 years ago, scientists invented a mobile image receiver to take pictures anywhere. More than 30 years ago, engineersinvented a Mobile Communication Transceiver to make phone calls anywhere. 8 years ago, at the MARIE Collaborative Research Center, webegan researching a Mobile Material Transceiver to map surface and subsurface materials anywhere. Now, in the final phase ending in 2028,we want to realize the vision of Mapping Materials for Dynamic Environments. All of the necessary breakthrough inventions are based onmajor technological advances that will allow us to move successively from electronic, photonic, and micromechanical components throughintegrated circuits to compact mobile devices. Following these steps, we aim to greatly extend the benefits of today's static and bulky materialscharacterization systems to mobile materials transceivers. This will lead to significant innovations in a wide range of societal applications: mobile detection of the source of a fire or of unconscious people in a burning building, rapid detection of cables and artifacts inside a wall, or, in general, autonomous creation of material maps, e.g. for localization and classification of objects in arbitrary indoor and outdoor environments. The talk will present the structure of MARIE, the main results and the goal for the last four years until its end in 2028.Co-sponsored by: StaracomSpeaker(s): , Thomas Kaiser Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481946

Dr. Bowen Hui, UBCO, discusses Women in Computer Science1000 K.L.O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8

Understanding our universe has been a timeless pursuit, captivating humanity for countless generations. I propose that THz science and engineering play a unique and pivotal role in deepening this understanding. In this talk, I will highlight how microwave and THz technology contribute to exploring fundamental scientific questions, such as the origin of water on Earth. Furthermore, critical measurements—such as determining wind velocities in the troposphere and detecting plumes on Europa—rely on microwave instruments, particularly those operating in the THz range. A key enabler of these discoveries is the development of compact, robust, and accessible THz instruments. Recent advancements in THz systems have paved the way for a new generation of space instruments that are significantly more capable and resilient than before, opening an unprecedented window into our universe. This makes it an exciting time to be a microwave engineer!Co-sponsored by: StaracomSpeaker(s): Imran Mehdi, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481949

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Meeting57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469121

Bits, Bites & Brainteasers: IEEE SAS Young Professionals Trivia Night!Date: Tuesday May 6th, 2025Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: Waterloo Kitchen and Bar, 3975 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3Y5Ready to test your knowledge while enjoying great food, drinks, and connections?Join the IEEE SAS Young Professionals Committee 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- $20 food and drink credit included with your registration- Networking opportunities with fellow professionals- Prizes for winning teams!- An evening full of laughs, nostalgia, and brain-busting questionsRegistration Fees:- IEEE Members: $5- Non-IEEE Members/Guests: $15Why 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 young professionals 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: Event Details:- 6:00 PM: Arrive for appetizers and networking- 7:00 PM: Trivia competition begins (Register individually or as team of up to 4!)- 9:00 PM: Event concludesBldg: Waterloo Kitchen & Bar, 3975 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 3Y5

Time & Date: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 6th, 2025Location: ZoomVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482570

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: IAEA Safeguards: preparing for small modular reactors (SMRs)DATE: May 7, 2025LOCATION: OnlinePRESENTER: Dr. Jeremy Whitlock, Consultant (IAEA ret'd)Dr. Jeremy Whitlock will discuss the challenge of safeguarding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and how the IAEA is preparing for this – a key element of its mandate to support safe, secure, and peaceful nuclear <a href="http://expansion.(https://www.iaea.org/)This" target="_blank" title="iaea.org)](https://www.iaea.org/)This">iaea.org)](https://www.iaea.org/)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. Jeremy WhitlockAgenda: 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/480824

Title "Mentorship for Young Scientists: Developing Scientific Survival Skills"Speaker: Federico Rosei, Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, ItalyAbstract:In this lecture, I will try to convey a feeling for our course on “Survival Skills for Scientists” . This is a graduate course designed and developed in my department, in which we give basic advice and offer mentorship to our graduate students and post-docs. The central theme of this presentation is that succeeding in Science requires skills (often referred to as ‘soft professional skills’) beyond those needed for Science. The lecture aims at giving basic guidance and mentoring to young scientists (typically science and engineering undergraduate and first year graduate students).The main topics are:- The job market for graduates in science and engineering (industry, national labs and academia; advantages and disadvantages)- Funding in modern science- Publish or perish; publishing quality papers, having an impact- Presenting your work to your peers- The fundamental laws of ‘scientific survival’ (know yourself, plan ahead, and play chess)- Ethics in modern science- Alternative careersReference: F. Rosei, T.W. Johnston, “Survival Skills for Scientists”, Imperial College Press (2006).Speaker biography:Federico Rosei (MSc (1996) and PhD (2001) from the University of Rome “La Sapienza”) is Full Professor at the Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes (QC) Canada, where he served as Director (07/2011–03/2019), currently on leave. He held the Canada Research Chair (Junior) in Nanostructured Organic and Inorganic Materials (2003–2013) and the Canada Research Chair (Senior) in Nanostructured Materials (2016–2023). Since January 2014 he holds the UNESCO Chair in Materials and Technologies for Energy Conversion, Saving and Storage. Since March 2023 he holds the Chair of Industrial Chemistry at the Department of Chemicaland Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste. Dr. Rosei’s research interests focus on structure/property relationships in nanomaterials andtheir use as building blocks in emerging technologies. He has worked in partnership with over twenty Canadian R&D companies. He is co-inventor of three patents and has published over 510 articles in prestigious international journals (including Science, Nature Phot., Nature Mater., Nature Chem., Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci., Adv. Mater.) which have been cited over 27,900 times (H index = 89). He is Fellow of numerous prestigious national and international societies and academies, including: the Royal Society of Canada, the European Academy of Science, the Academia Europaea, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. He has received several awards and honours, including the Brockhouse Medal (CanadianAssociation of Physics 2022), the Canadian Light Source – TK Sham Award in Materials Chemistry (CSC 2023), the Spirit of Salam Award (ICTP 2023), a Guggenheim Fellowship in Engineering (2023), Knight of the National Order of Quebec (2023) and the AVS Nanotechnology Recognition Award (2024).Speaker(s): Dr. Federico Rosei, Room: ASB 10908, Bldg: Applied Science Building, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5A 1S6, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474149

The IEEE NL Section Women in Engineering (WIE) is pleased to host a special talk titled “Philosophy of Engineering and You” by Dr. Cecilia Moloney. This event offers students and faculty an opportunity to reflect on the broader impact and meaning of engineering practice, guided by insights from Dr. Moloney’s career in research, education, and advocacy. Join us for an engaging session that encourages thoughtful discussion on engineering, diversity, and professional <a href="http://growth.This" target="_blank" title="growth.This">growth.This event is free to attend, but registration is <a href="http://required.(<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcvGP30YTT5JyqAFGYjuMY76bARtMq2I-5dfphiegkuNfobw/viewform)Speaker(s):">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcvGP30YTT5JyqAFGYjuMY76bARtMq2I-5dfphiegkuNfobw/viewform)[]Speaker(s): Dr. Cecilia MoloneyRoom: The Landing (UC3015), Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

IEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472687

We would like to invite you to the Spring ExCom meeting of 2025—yes, we can almost call it “spring” here in <a href="http://Toronto.This" target="_blank" title="Toronto.This">Toronto.This will be a hybrid event held on May 8th, at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). For in-person participants, the exact room (at TMU) will be announced closer to the <a href="http://date.1" target="_blank" title="date.1">date.1. Below is the link to register for the event and let us know the status of your participation (online or in-person). Please make sure you register by Tuesday, May 6<a href="http://th.2" target="_blank" title="th.2">th.2. Please ensure that a representative from your chapter is present. If the chapter chair, and/or vice chair are unable to attend, kindly designate another chapter representative to participate in discussions and <a href="http://decisions.3" target="_blank" title="decisions.3">decisions.3. Chairs of chapter and affinity groups: If you have updates to share during the meeting, please let us know in <a href="http://advance.Date:" target="_blank" title="advance.Date:">advance.Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMLocation: Toronto Metropolitan UniversityZoom session link for virtual attendance:Meeting ID:Pizza and pop will be served from 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM. The Zoom session will start at 6:20 <a href="http://PM.Looking" target="_blank" title="PM.Looking">PM.Looking forward to seeing you <a href="http://all.Room:" target="_blank" title="all.Room:">all.Room: ENG-LG13, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building, 245 Church Street, Lower Level, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483711

THz waves are sandwiched between micro and optical waves with frequencies in the order from 300 GHz up to 10 THz. In this part of the spectrum, technological development remains less advanced compared to optics and microwaves. Electronic devices exhibit cut-off frequencies in the lower THz range, while the energy of THz waves at these frequencies is relatively low, resulting in limited available power and sensitivity. This raises the question of why exploration of this spectral region is worthwhile. Historically, and still predominantly, the primary application has been the development of receivers for astronomical observations in the THz band. The inherent limitations in power and sensitivity characteristic of this spectral region have been mitigated through radiation coupling mechanisms utilizing quasi-optical <a href="http://systems.Recent" target="_blank" title="systems.Recent">systems.Recent advancements in silicon technology, coupled with the growing demand for increased bandwidth, have driven the global industry to explore higher frequencies, particularly within the 100–300 GHz spectral range, for sensing and communication applications. The broader bandwidthavailable at these frequencies enables significantly faster wireless data transmission. Notably, 5G networks already utilize millimeter-wave frequencies, and this trend is expected to continue with the development of 6G. Additionally, radars operating at several hundred gigahertz are being employed for high-resolution object detection across various industrial <a href="http://applications.In" target="_blank" title="applications.In">applications.In this presentation, I will provide an overview of our research activities on quasi-optical antenna systems, initially developed for THz space applications and more recently extended to communication and sensing applications. The discussion will cover the development of highfrequency electromagnetic models used for perfomance optimization, along with a review of multiple prototype implementations spanning in the 100 GHz to 3 THz frequency <a href="http://range.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="range.Co-sponsored">range.Co-sponsored by: StracomSpeaker(s): Nuria Llombart, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481951

The 2025 IEEE Victoria Section Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in-person at the University of Victoria (Room ECS 668) from 5:30 PM (PT) onwards on May 9th, 2025. The AGM is an occasion to celebrate the achievements of the Victoria Section, made possible by its dedicated volunteers and <a href="http://members.5:30" target="_blank" title="members.5:30">members.5:30 pm - Welcome5:35 pm - Opening Remarks5:45 pm - Guest Speaker6:15 pm - AGM Business6:45 pm - Closing RemarksPlease register below by April 27th, 2025 to enable us to make the necessary <a href="http://arrangements.Payment" target="_blank" title="arrangements.Payment">arrangements.Payment Details:$10 for IEEE members;$20 for Non-IEEE <a href="http://members.Room:" target="_blank" title="members.Room:">members.Room: ECS 668, Bldg: Engineering / Computer Science Building, 99111 Ring Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8P 5C2

This work period is aimed for participants or interested groups for the Ottawa Robotics Competition 2025. Teams and their supervisors will be able to ask the organizers questions about the competition details and try out test versions of many of the <a href="http://competitions.Work" target="_blank" title="competitions.Work">competitions.Work Period #1: May 3rd Room T232Work Period #2: May 10th T102ABCAttendees under the age of 18 are expected to be accompanied by a parent or supervisor for the duration of the work period attendance. Accessibility requests should be sent to [email protected] in advance if necessary. This work period is only guaranteed to have english judges/organizers, if you require assistance with translation, please email an accessibility <a href="http://request.NOTE:" target="_blank" title="request.NOTE:">request.NOTE: This event is not held at the same location as the final competition, we would like to thank Algonquin College for allowing us to use their space for this event!Co-sponsored by: IEEE Ottawa Robotics CompetitionRoom: T102ABC , Algonquin College Building T, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2G 3H2

Speaker Announcements- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshramadoss/), Chair, IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, Author, Speaker- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/weekeetoh/), Global Head of Business Architecture for Digital Payments, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrmacdonald/), EY Global Lead Partner, Public Financial Management; Lead Partner, Government & Public Sector (Ontario)- (https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/people/veneris-a/), Professor at the University of Toronto- (https://www.cigionline.org/people/paul-samson/), President of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)- (https://www.bankofcanada.ca/profile/scott-hendry/), Senior Research Officer at the Bank of Canada- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nassib-kazoun/), Director, Advisors Client Services at Mastercard Data & Services- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/soosan-naderi-mighan/), Innovation Lead in Blockchain and Cybersecurity at Exaion- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/redwanmeslem/), Executive Director at the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA)- More speakers to be announcedAnd researchers from the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, the University of Waterloo, York University, as well as startup founders from (https://creativedestructionlab.com/streams/blockchain-web3/) (Web3 Stream in partnership with University of Toronto and HEC Montréal).Main Themes- Finance: Global Payments, CBDC vs Stablecoins 💸- Cybersecurity 🔒- Energy Distribution ⚡Co-sponsored by: ExaionSpeaker(s): Mark MacDonald, Wee Kee Toh, Andreas Veneris, Paul Samson, Scott Hendry, Nassib KazounAgenda: Tentative AgendaMAIN ROOM9 am – Registration9:30 am - Welcome and introduction - Chair Marc Lijour (IEEE Toronto) & Co-chair Monica Tsang (IEEE Waterloo)Welcome and Land Acknowledgement - Michael Boni, Senior Sector Advisor, Ontario Blockchain Cluster Lead, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade9:45 am - Welcome from Dr. Ramesh Ramadoss, Co-founder and Global Chair IEEE Blockchain Technical Community10 am - Redwan Meslem, Executive DIrector, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA)10:20 am - Wee Kee Toh, Global Head of Business Architecture for Digital Payments, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan10: 40 am - Mark R MacDonald, EY Global Lead Partner, Public Financial Management; Lead Partner, Government & Public Sector (Ontario)11 am - Small 10 min Break and Room Setup for the panel -11:10 am - Environics Research Group presents “Crypto curious: What Canadians Think About Investing in Bitcoin” featuring Bernice Cheung11:15 am - 12:30 pm - CBDCs vs Stablecoins vs Tokenized Deposit: What are they and who is right? a panel moderated by Andreas Veneris, with Paul Samson, Scott Hendry, Wee Kee Toh, Nassib KazounLUNCH Break1 pm - Panel on the Ontario Blockchain ecosystem moderated by Michael Boni1:50 pm - An overview of the Cybersecurity landscape in Ontario by Deborah Clark-Forster, Sr. Account Executive, MEDJCT, Ontario <a href="http://Government.2" target="_blank" title="Government.2">Government.2 pm - Panel on Cybersecurity featuring Ontario startup founders2:45 pm - Short Break3 pm - Panel on Energy4 pm - Networking5 pm - ClosingLUNCH and STARTUP PITCH ROOMPoster presentations from college and university students from Ontario and beyondWORKSHOP ROOMFeaturing demo, tutorials, and startup pitchesOntario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2L7

Sensitive laboratory equipment — including high-speed RF systems and optical devices — is highly vulnerable to seemingly minor incidents such as electrostatic discharge (ESD), the use of damaged RF cables, and dust. Even small handling mistakes can lead to costly repairs or replacements, creating a significant financial <a href="http://burden.To" target="_blank" title="burden.To">burden.To address these critical issues, the INRS Photonics Student Association and the INRS IEEE Student Branch are excited to host a workshop for the students and interns working in photonics and RF laboratories. The goal is to ensure participants acquire safety and handling skills essential for the lab <a href="http://environment.Workshop" target="_blank" title="environment.Workshop">environment.Workshop Highlights:Safe Handling of RF Equipment: Best practices for preventing damage and extending the life of high-frequency <a href="http://devices.Safe" target="_blank" title="devices.Safe">devices.Safe Handling of Optical Instruments: Guidelines to maintain delicate optical systems and avoid connector <a href="http://damage.Live" target="_blank" title="damage.Live">damage.Live Demonstrations: RF and photonics lab demos showcasing proper <a href="http://techniques.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="techniques.Co-sponsored">techniques.Co-sponsored by: IEEE Canadian Foundation & OPTICA-SPIE Student Chapter at INRSAgenda: Schedule:10:00 AM – Arrival and reporting10:15 AM - 11:30 AM – Presentation (including 15 min Q&A) by Matthew Torre, RFuW Solution Engineer, Keysight Technologies, <a href="http://Inc.11:30" target="_blank" title="Inc.11:30">Inc.11:30 AM - 12:00 PM – Photonics Lab Presentation12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Pizza, drinks, and a networking session1:00 PM - 1:30 PM – RF Probing Station Demonstration by Prof. Tarek DjerafiThis is a great opportunity to build your technical confidence, network with industry professionals, and ensure you are prepared for real-world lab <a href="http://environments.Don’t" target="_blank" title="environments.Don’t">environments.Don’t miss it!Room: 6900, Bldg: Place Bonaventure, INRS, 800 rue de la gauchetière, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H5A 1K6

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: Small Reactors: Prospects and ChallengesDATE: May 14, 2025LOCATION: OnlinePRESENTER: Dr. Esam HusseinDr. Esam Hussein will discuss several types of small reactors and microreactors. He will review the promises and hurdles of modular reactor designs, manufacturing and construction. Inherent and passive safety features of these reactors will also be <a href="http://examined.This" target="_blank" title="examined.This">examined.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. Esam HusseinAgenda: 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/481368

There has been much discussion of the construction of nuclear power plants to mitigate the effects of global warming. The Vancouver LMAG has organized a series of talks, of which the first included a viewing of the Oliver Stone documentary "Nuclear Now" and the second was a discussion of available technologies and their business cases or lack of <a href="http://them.This" target="_blank" title="them.This">them.This meeting will include a lunch followed by excerpts from the "Nuclear Now" documentary, which describes changing societal attitudes to nuclear power generation and argues that there is no viable alternative for producing sufficient power in the near <a href="http://future.Attend" target="_blank" title="future.Attend">future.Attend to update your knowledge of current <a href="http://discussions.Please" target="_blank" title="discussions.Please">discussions.Please register so that we can inform the restaurant about expected <a href="http://numbers.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="numbers.Agenda:">numbers.Agenda: 11:30 arrival at Stop 5312:00 lunch12:30 viewing of excerpts from "Nuclear Now"1:15 discussionSouthcote 53 Tap and Grill, 534 Garner Road E,Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, L9G 3K9

IEEE Technical Talk (In-person)The EMB/RA/CS Societies Joint Chapter of IEEE Kingston Section, Queen's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Ingenuity Labs Research Institute are proud to present the DSS talkSPEAKER:Dr. Babak TaatiBarbara G. Stymiest Chair in Rehabilitation Technology ResearchToronto Rehab InstituteTIME & VENUE:Talk:2:00-3:00 pm, Thursday May 15, 2025School of Kinesiology and Health Studies (KINE-100)Room 100, 28 Division St., KingstonQueen's UniversityMeet & Greet: Refreshments will be provided3:00-3:45 pm Thursday May 15, 2025 (short walking distance after the talk)Ingenuity Labs Research InstituteRoom 395, 69 Union St., KingstonQueen's UniversityABSTRACT:As the global population grows older, technology is becoming increasingly important in supporting the health and well-being of older adults, especially those with physical or cognitive challenges. This talk focuses on computer vision systems that help improve care, such as detecting pain and assessing mobility. One major challenge in developing these systems is the lack of enough clinical image/video data, which can be expensive and difficult to collect and label. To address this issue, we present a generative AI method for creating synthetic pathological data, which helps expand real datasets and improve the accuracy and reliability of these <a href="http://models.BIOGRAPHY:Dr" target="_blank" title="models.BIOGRAPHY:Dr">models.BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Babak Taati is a Senior Scientist at KITE, the research arm of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network (UHN), where he also serves as the lead the Kite Aging Team. He holds the Barbara G. Stymiest Chair in Rehabilitation Technology Research at TRI-UHN and holds an Associate Professor appointment (status-only) at the University of Toronto in the Department of Computer Science, the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, and the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. Additionally, he is a Faculty Affiliate at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Taati completed his BSc, MASc, and PhD at Sharif University of Technology, Simon Fraser University, and Queen's University, respectively. His research focuses on applying computer vision and machine learning to develop intelligent health monitoring and rehabilitation <a href="http://technologies.CO-HOSTS:Dr" target="_blank" title="technologies.CO-HOSTS:Dr">technologies.CO-HOSTS:Dr. Michael Greenspan <a href="http://[email protected]" target="_blank" title="[email protected]">[email protected]. Nasim Montazeri <a href="http://[email protected]" target="_blank" title="[email protected]">[email protected]. Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad khz@<a href="http://queensu.caQueen's" target="_blank" title="queensu.caQueen's">queensu.caQueen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Title: IEEE CAS Executive Members MeetingPurpose: To discuss the agenda items and action items from the previous Ex-Com MeetingDate/Time: May 15, 2025, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMLocation: MacIsaac Rm (3004), Sexton Campus, Dalhousie UniversityAgenda:- Welcome & Introductions (5 min)- Chair - Report (15mins)-- Motion to approve the purchase of Equipment for STEM- Motion to approve buying Mbot Kits for the IEEE Summer Camp for ages 6-14- Discuss potential involvement as an exhibitor for the Teacher Conference in October 2025- Items will be added- Treasure Report - Potential Concur Training Presentation for New CAS Volunteers- Discuss Agenda items (10 min)- Chapters and Committee Reports (20 mins)- Dalhousie University Students Branch (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: May 15, 2025, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMLocation: MacIsaac Rm (3004), Sexton Campus, Dalhousie UniversityAgenda:- Welcome & Introductions (5 min)- Chair - Report (15mins)-- Motion to approve the purchase of Equipment for STEM- Motion to approve buying Mbot Kits for the IEEE Summer Camp for ages 6-14- Discuss potential involvement as an exhibitor for the Teacher Conference in October 2025- Items will be added- Treasure Report - Potential Concur Training Presentation for New CAS Volunteers- Discuss Agenda items (10 min)- Chapters and Committee Reports (20 mins)- Dalhousie University Students Branch (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 responsibilitiesHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482504

Mainly to promote the presence of IEEE SFU Student Branch and attract more volunteers for <a href="http://IEEE.Encouraged" target="_blank" title="IEEE.Encouraged">IEEE.Encouraged students to be a member of the student <a href="http://branch.SCHOOL" target="_blank" title="branch.SCHOOL">branch.SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING, 10285 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Robowars is the first official robot-sumo tournament in North America recognized by the FSI - AJRST (All Japan Robot-Sumo Tournament). The competition pits sumo-bots against one another to see who can push their competitor out of the ring first. Participants are tasked with building a sumo robot capable of being active-reactive in the ring and they have to do it beforehand. This, therefore, is a perfect opportunity for students to expand and showcase their engineering skills. Indeed, the organizing team is working to attract potential recruiters to the event so students can showcase their <a href="http://talents.Robowars" target="_blank" title="talents.Robowars">talents.Robowars has been running for over 4 years! Last year's event had a Robowars record high attendance of 80 participants (25-30 teams). This year, we aim to welcome about 100 participants. However, IEEE has its lab open and offers knowledgeable lab supervisors who can help students with building their robots. Furthermore, IEEE has been expanding their reach and contacting universities from all over Canada to encourage participation in Robowars. Last year the University of Mcmaster joined our <a href="http://competitions.This" target="_blank" title="competitions.This">competitions.This year, we aim to take the competition to the international stage. We’ve begun discussions with AJRST, and if the event succeeds, the winner will earn a chance to compete in Japan’s prestigious robot-sumo <a href="http://tournament.1515" target="_blank" title="tournament.1515">tournament.1515 Saint-Catherine St W #1428, Montreal, Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1S6

Join us for a quick introduction o high speed applications and demo on ZNA usage for Samtec 224Gbps new connector board as well as application of the D-band modulesSpeaker(s): Mahwash Arjumand, Bldg: HUB 350, 350 Legget Dr., Kanata, Ontario, Canada

This talk provides an in-depth exploration into resource management within 6G wireless networks, focusing on the vision, key performance indicators (KPIs), key enabling techniques (KETs), and the diverse array of services characteristic of these advanced networks. The distinct challenges inherent in 6G's resource management call for a pivotal shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-driven solutions, necessitating a departure from traditional optimization-centric approaches. This talk will shed light on generative AI and unsupervised ML strategies tailored to effectively address convex and non-convex resource management optimization problems. A key focus will be on deep unsupervised learning techniques for network resource allocation, addressing non-linear and non-convex constraints. Deep implicit layers and differentiable projection methods will be explored as mechanisms to ensure zero constraint violations in applications such as beamforming, phase-shift optimization, and power allocation. Furthermore, the potential of generative AI models, including large language models (LLMs), to enable proactive network resource allocation will be examined, highlighting their role in optimizing performance and reducing reliance on traditional heuristics. The session will conclude by identifying key research gaps and future directions, paving the way for next-generation AI-driven wireless <a href="http://networks.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="networks.Speaker(s):">networks.Speaker(s): Dr. Hina Tabassum, Room: EV003-309, Bldg: Electrical & Computer Engineering Department EV, Concordia University, 1515 Ste. Catherine West (corner with Guy St.), MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8

This networking event will be a unique chance for Optica, SPIE, and IEEE Photonics Society student members from across Canada and beyond to connect, share ideas, and build professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The event will feature an icebreaker quantum-themed quiz, with teams of four or five students of different chapters to encourage interaction, with complimentary food and a free drink for each attendee. A prize will be given to the best team. Following the quiz, we will host an informal networking session to encourage further connections among <a href="http://participants.Note:" target="_blank" title="participants.Note:">participants.Note: Participation is free for the student members of IEEE Photonics Society, Optica, or SPIE. Non-member students are required to pay 15.00 CAD. This fee is NOT required at the time of registration and can be paid in person by e-transfer or cash at the <a href="http://event.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="event.Co-sponsored">event.Co-sponsored by: OPTICA-SPIE Student Chapter at INRSLevel One Game Pub, 14 Waller St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 9C4

The title of the talk:"Advancing Marine Robotics in Complex Environments "Abstract:Marine robotic platforms have been increasingly used in oceanography and marine science research to study complex processes in challenging environments. In this seminar, the speaker will present the recent the development of a highly customizable control and mission management system, and autonomy systems for marine robotic platforms conducting complicated missions, such as ice-water interface exploration, iceberg mapping, underwater docking and multi-agent <a href="http://coordination.Presenter:Dr" target="_blank" title="coordination.Presenter:Dr">coordination.Presenter:Dr. Mingxi ZhouMingxi's brief bio:Mingxi Zhou is an Associate Professor at Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island. Prior to his appointment, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Memorial University of Newfoundland from 2017 to 2018. He received his PhD and M.Eng degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2017 and 2012, and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Central South University in <a href="http://China.His" target="_blank" title="China.His">China.His research is focused on marine autonomy, underwater navigation, and open-access hardware development, especially for operations in complex environments, such as under-ice and rapidly changing coastal waters. He is an NSF CAREER Award recipient in 2023.Time:May 22, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (NL time)Location: CSF-5115, Memorial UniversitySpeaker(s): Mingxi Zhou, Room: 5115, Bldg: CSF, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1B 3X5

Join us for an online Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Xingqin Lin, 3GPP Lead at NVIDIA, on Artificial Intelligence and 5<a href="http://G-Advanced.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="G-Advanced.Speaker(s):">G-Advanced.Speaker(s): Dr. Xingqin LinVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483160

Speaker: Michelle KunimotoSubject: An Exploration of Planets and Potential PlanetsAbstract:Michelle will talk about her work at the UBC Physics Department exploring the universe and identifying 3000 <a href="http://planets.Her" target="_blank" title="planets.Her">planets.Her research areas are Exoplanet detection, Exoplanet characterization, Exoplanet demographics and occurrence rates, and <a href="http://Astrostatistics.This" target="_blank" title="Astrostatistics.This">Astrostatistics.This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon of Vancouver Section LMAG. All Life Members and anyone else interested is welcome to attend. Times are Vancouver, 9:45 AM PDT is 12:45 PM <a href="http://EDT.Registration" target="_blank" title="EDT.Registration">EDT.Registration is optional, but we want to know who to <a href="http://expect.Future" target="_blank" title="expect.Future">expect.Future Talks planned:2025-Jun-21 TALK #33 S. Douglas Cromey Electric Ferry in KingstonSpeaker(s): Dr. Michelle KunimotoAgenda: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45" target="_blank" title="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45 AM PDT Zoom opens10:00 AM PDT Welcome and speaker introduction10:05 AM PDT SpeakerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482908

Why Standards Matter: How IEEE Standards Drive Industry Advancement and Foster Entrepreneurial Success(Full Day)Organizers: Glenn Parsons, Ericsson and Silvana Rodrigues, Huawei,This full day workshop will consider: 1) How standardization practices can foster innovation, promote competitiveness, and support the growth of industries and entrepreneurial ventures, 2) The challenges and potential barriers faced by entrepreneurs in implementing standards within their businesses, 3) How standards influence research projects, particularly in interdisciplinary and collaborative contexts, 4) How to address the importance of standards education and its relevance to industry needs, 5) The relationship between standardization and regulatory compliance for entrepreneurs, and 6) How entrepreneurs and industries can adopt and implement standards to address sustainability <a href="http://challenges.Team" target="_blank" title="challenges.Team">challenges.Team based Creativity in Design for a Complex World(Full Day)Presenters: Patrick Palmer, Simon Fraser University, and colleaguesWe all have creative problem solving abilities, which are best nurtured and deployed in a well managed team environment, harnessing diverse elements of expertise, viewpoints, cognitive styles, and motivation. This interactive workshop will include presentations, video clips, short competitions, hands-on exploration of ideas and process ‘take-aways’ for team based creative <a href="http://intelligence.Space" target="_blank" title="intelligence.Space">intelligence.Space Tech Certification (Full Day)Presenters: Michael Graham, Orbit Share, and colleagues2025 promises to be another record breaking year with over 300 launches expected. However, as the saying goes, space is hard, and still requires close attention to detail. In this workshop, Michael Graham and his colleagues explain the need to certify those involved in the assembly and test of space hardware and provide details concerning a family of student and professional certifications that address the needs of the burgeoning space <a href="http://industry.TutorialsIEEE" target="_blank" title="industry.TutorialsIEEE">industry.TutorialsIEEE vTools (Morning)Presenter: Cosme Loi, IEEE Canada vTools CoordinatorvTools are the web-based applications that IEEE provides to volunteer organizers. In this tutorial, Cosme Loi reveals the insider secrets that help volunteers make the best use of these essential <a href="http://tools.Technical" target="_blank" title="tools.Technical">tools.Technical Writing (Afternoon)Presenter: Azfar Adib, Chair, IEEE Canada Educational Services CommitteeTechnical writing is essential skill for all technology professionals. In this tutorial, Azfar Adib shares hints and insights that will help IEEE CCECE attendees become more confident and effective technical <a href="http://writers.2332" target="_blank" title="writers.2332">writers.2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4

Abstract: With increased human exploration and exploitation of the seas, our oceans have become noisier than ever, driven by an increase in commercial ships by more than 50% (in terms of deadweight). In Canada, recent demands have led to a 20% increase in commercial shipping traffic and the development of new seaport infrastructures to accommodate larger commercial vessels. With broadband noise in the 50Hz-10kHz range and source levels of 150-180 dB, there is a clear need to further study the environmental impact of such noise generation. The effects of underwater radiated noise (URN) on various components of the marine ecosystem, from mussels to marine mammals, have been extensively studied in different disciplines. Responses to noise vary between: (I) audibility, (II) behavioral responses and stress reflected in altered vocalizations, (III) masking of sounds necessary for communication, localization, and foraging, (IV) physiological auditory threshold shifts, and (V) physical damage (injury) to the auditory system. Due to these effects, ship noise is considered a source of environmental pollution and should be monitored regularly through ship noise measurements. In this presentation we will discuss the impact of increasing shipping activities on the health of marine biofauna. We will learn what regulatory measures are currently being proposed to mitigate noise pollution at global, regional and local levels. We will also present the activities of our laboratory to measure, detect and assess the impact of ship noise. Finally, we will present a unique, open-access dataset for URN from small ships and make the surprising observation that the noise from small ships is comparable to that from large <a href="http://ships.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="ships.Speaker(s):">ships.Speaker(s): Roee DiamantRoom: CEME 2202 , Bldg: UBC Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building, 6250 Applied Science Lane, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T1Z4

What inspired you to become an Engineer? Are you the type of person who looks for opportunities to experiment with technology – just for the fun of it? Amateur Radio is a hobby that provides participants with an unlimited opportunity to explore science and technology in fun ways while making friends and getting involved in club activities and community events. The opportunities are truly <a href="http://unlimited.Come" target="_blank" title="unlimited.Come">unlimited.Come join us on May 27th at 3:00pm at Hub350 where you will hear from members of the Ottawa Amateur Radio Club about how to get your Amateur Radio License and see some of the technologies they build and use. Learn more about the club activities and community events that they <a href="http://support.You" target="_blank" title="support.You">support.You will have an opportunity to get “Hands-on” during this <a href="http://session.Also" target="_blank" title="session.Also">session.Also, the IEEE AP-S/URSI Conference will be held at the Rogers Centre in downtown Ottawa (https://2025.apsursi.org/) this year from July 13-18, 2025. IEEE-SIGHT will be there. The Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) program is a network of IEEE volunteers around the globe that partner with under-served communities and local organizations to leverage technology for sustainable development. There is great interest from the local Amateur Radio community to work with us to develop a SIGHT Chapter in Ottawa. Perhaps this is an area that some of you may also be interested <a href="http://in.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="in.Speaker(s):">in.Speaker(s): Roger Egan, Bldg: HUB 350, 350 Legget Dr, Kanata, Ontario, Canada, K2K3N1