Thinking about doing grad school? Hear from a panel of graduate school students in M.Sc., M.Eng., and PhD programs who will tell you all about their experiences and answer all of your burning questions! Room: FDA 3 (Engine), Bldg: Frank Dawson Adams Building, 3450 Rue University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2A7

IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) chapter of Thompson Okanagan Section, IEEE Okanagan College Student Branch, and Thompson Okanagan Section are pleased to welcome Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, for an engaging Signals & Slice Session on the latest developments in RF & Microwave Engineering. Rohde & Schwarz representatives will introduce the company’s extensive portfolio and highlight partnerships with leading universities, showcasing opportunities for collaboration and academic engagement. The talk will cover Power electronics and RF components testing. It will cover concepts of using oscilloscopes, power supplies, power sensors and spectrum analyzers to test different electrical components. The best practices to use test equipment and get accurate measurements will be discussed. This session is an opportunity for students, researchers, and faculty to learn about state-of-the-art measurement techniques that support both academic research and real-world engineering challenges. Event Highlights: - Technical presentations by Rohde & Schwarz experts - Live discussions on future wireless communication trends - Networking opportunities with industry professionals - Pizza Who should attend: - Graduate and undergraduate students in Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical Engineering - Faculty and researchers working in electronics, wireless communication, RF, and signal processing - Anyone interested in cutting-edge communication technologies and measurement solutions Co-sponsored by: Rohde & Schwarz Speaker(s): Dr. Anis Ben Arfi, Agenda: - Welcome & Introduction - Opening remarks from Thompson Okanagan Section host - Introduction of Rohde & Schwarz team - Technical presentations by Rohde & Schwarz experts - Live discussions on future wireless communication trends - Q&A and Discussion - Open floor for student, faculty, and researcher engagement - Closing Remarks, Networking & Pizza Room: E208, Bldg: E208, Okanagan College, 1000 K.L.O. Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/502110

IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) chapter of Thompson Okangan section and UBC Okanagan is pleased to welcome Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, for an engaging Lunch & Learn session on the latest developments in RF & Microwave Engineering. Rohde & Schwarz representatives will introduce the company’s extensive portfolio and highlight partnerships with leading universities, showcasing opportunities for collaboration and academic engagement. The session will cover cutting-edge research areas and industry solutions, including: - Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Channel Emulation – addressing connectivity challenges for satellite and next-generation wireless systems. - GNSS and Indoor Localization – exploring positioning, navigation, and timing technologies for reliable global and indoor applications. - MIMO and OTA Testing – including Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) methods, phased array analysis, and beamforming validation for advanced communication systems. - THz Testing Solutions and Applications – enabling research and development for high-frequency technologies driving beyond-5G and 6G innovation. - RF Components Characterization – precise measurements and techniques for evaluating performance in complex RF systems. - 6G New Modulations and Test Cases – insights into emerging standards and experimental approaches for next-generation wireless networks. This session is an opportunity for students, researchers, and faculty to learn about state-of-the-art measurement techniques that support both academic research and real-world engineering challenges. Event Highlights: - Technical presentations by Rohde & Schwarz experts - Live discussions on future wireless communication trends - Networking opportunities with industry professionals - Lunch Who should attend: - Graduate and undergraduate students in Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical Engineering - Faculty and researchers working in wireless communication, RF, and signal processing - Anyone interested in cutting-edge communication technologies and measurement solutions Co-sponsored by: Rohde & Schwarz Speaker(s): Anis Agenda: - Welcome & Introduction - Opening remarks from UBC Okanagan host - Introduction of Rohde & Schwarz team - Company Overview & University Partnerships - Rohde & Schwarz history and global presence - Collaboration with academic institutions and research labs - Emerging Technologies in Wireless Communication - Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) & Channel Emulation solutions - GNSS & Indoor Localization - Testing Methodologies for Next-Gen Systems - MIMO & OTA testing: CATR, phased array, beamforming validation - RF Components Characterization - Looking Ahead: 6G and Beyond - THz testing solutions and applications - 6G new modulations and test cases - Q&A and Discussion - Open floor for student, faculty, and researcher engagement - Closing Remarks & Networking over Lunch Room: EME 1151, Bldg: UBC Okanagan Engineering, Management and Education Building, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1V7

Hands-on Session 1 PolSAR Basics (AB/AM/CLM) Co-sponsored by: Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS-ETE) Bldg: INRS-ETE, 490 rue de la Couronne, Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1K 9A9

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Theory of Compact SAR Polarimetry (Dr. Masoud Mahdianpari, C-Core & Memorial University) Coffee Break (10:00 AM – 10:15 AM) 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM Hands-on on Compact SAR Polarimetry (Dr. Masoud Mahdianpari, C-Core & Memorial University) Co-sponsored by: Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS-ETE) Speaker(s): Dr Masoud Mahidianpari Bldg: INRS-ETE, 490 rue de la Couronne, Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1K 9A9

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Theory of Compact SAR Polarimetry (Dr. Masoud Mahdianpari, C-Core & Memorial University) Coffee Break (10:00 AM – 10:15 AM) 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM Hands-on on Compact SAR Polarimetry (Dr. Masoud Mahdianpari, C-Core & Memorial University) Co-sponsored by: Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS-ETE) Speaker(s): Dr Masoud Mahidianpari Bldg: INRS-ETE, 490 rue de la Couronne, Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1K 9A9

The Dedication Ceremony will establish an "IEEE Milestone in Electrical Engineering and Computing" by the installation of plaques commemorating the development and first uses of Cobalt-60 cancer treatment machines in Saskatoon, SK, and London, ON, in 1951. The Saskatoon host location will be the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility, managed by the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation, who continue to "...apply nuclear science in order to advance medical health and environmental sustainability for the benefit of society...", and to recognize Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk and other members of the scientific team in Saskatchewan. Co-sponsored by: Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation, Inc. Speaker(s): Denard, Agenda: 10:00 AM: Welcome - Representative on behalf of the IEEE History Committee 10:05 AM: Introduction - Milestone Committee representative from IEEE North Saskatchewan Section (Denard Lynch) 10:15 AM: Remarks - Representative from host organization from Sylvia Fedoruk Centre (TBD)) 10:25 AM: Closing Remark - : 10:30 AM: Refreshments Room: N/A, Bldg: Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility, 120 Maintenance Road, University of Saskatchewan Campus, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5C4

Abstract: Memory and cognitive declines are associated with normal brain aging but are also precursors to dementia, in particular Alzheimer’s disease. While currently there is no cure or "vaccine" against dementia, based on brain’s plasticity, there are hopes to delay the onset or to slow the progression of disease. Alzheimer’s disease is multi-facet condition; thus, the key to its management is in multi-disciplinary approaches. The clinical treatment of Alzheimer’s is basically a family of cholinesterase inhibitors like Aricept that the majority have a very low response rate. In this talk, I will review and discuss engineering-driven solutions as non-pharmaceutical treatments such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial alternative/direct current stimulation (tACS/tDCS) with Cognitive Exercises. The results of our recent longitudinal clinical trials will be presented. Speaker Bio: Zahra Moussavi is a professor, a Canada Research Chair Tier I, and the founder and former director of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program at the University of Manitoba. Her current research focuses on a few major areas: 1) respiratory acoustics signal processing and its application on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) detection as well as application on swallowing silent aspiration detection and predicting swallowing disorders’ severity; the series of publications and patents in that area has resulted in several national and international research collaborations; 2) the design of innovative immersive virtual reality navigational environments for Alzheimer’s diagnosis as well as neuro-rehabilitation, and 3) Alzheimer’s and dementia treatment by non-pharmaceutical means; this line of research has resulted in two international collaborations and funding. She is the recipient of several awards including the “2018 Technical Excellence Award,” Engineers Geoscientist Manitoba, “Canada’s Most Powerful Women (Top 100)”, “Manitoba Distinguished Women” and IEEE EMBS Distinguished Lecturer. She has published more than 350 peer-reviewed papers in journals and conferences and has given >137 invited talks/seminars including 2 TEDx Talks and 21 keynote speaker seminars at national and international conferences. Aside from academic work, on her spare time, she writes science articles for public. She has also developed and offered cognitive training programs for aging population along with a free app for memory exercises in dementia population, called Mind Triggers, which is available on any platform such as iPads, Tablets, iPhone, and others. Bldg: ICT 516, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4

This seminar features invited talks from three IEEE Distinguished Lecturers, who will discuss key challenges and techniques related to AI and Digital Twins in Next-Generation Wireless Networks. Speaker(s): Prof. Ping Wang, Prof. Lian Zhao, Prof. Dongmei Zhao Room: 3504, Bldg: Richards Building, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

[] Industry Night: Computing and Mechanics is a networking conference allowing students, alumni, the general public and companies to interact! Explore company booths, industry panels, research posters and more! --------------------------------------------------------------- IEEE York University Student Branch in collaboration with the York University Robotics Society are thrilled to announce that Industry Night: Computing and Mechanics 2025 is back! If you're on the lookout for co-op opportunities, eager to network with industry professionals, explore other clubs, learn about cutting-edge research, and more, this is the event you can't miss! Students who attended last year landed co-op and research positions, so don’t sleep on this incredible chance! And guess what? There's a dinner at the end too! 🍽️ 🎟️ Industry Professionals are invited to attend as well! 🎟️ IEEE Members get discounted tickets! 🎟️ IEEE tickets for professionals are limited so get yours now! (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/industry-night-computing-and-mechanics-tickets-1371856934019?aff=IEEE) Whether you're looking to network, showcase your projects, or learn about the latest in technology and research, this event provides the perfect platform. This year's panels are "Data Centers and the Cloud" and "Sustainable Energy Systems" Our goal is to foster insightful conversations and build valuable relationships, all while enjoying a shared dinner. 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24th 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:30pm - 8:30pm 📍 Location: Second Student Center - Second floor. (at York University) Students are encouraged to dress professionally, come prepared to network with potential employers, and showcase any exciting projects they’ve been working on. This is your opportunity to meet engineers, recruiters, and learn about career opportunities, as well as the technical side of ongoing projects and innovations in the field. Let’s make this Industry Night the best one yet, powered by the collaboration with IEEE YorkU Student Branch! 🔗 (https://yorkurobotics.com/industrynight) Co-sponsored by: York University Robotics Society Room: Second Floor, Bldg: Second Student Centre, 15 Library Ln, North York, Ontario, Canada, M3J 3K8