To support your role in inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM-related fields, we are pleased to offer the following program which provides a complete STEM curriculum for grade 11-12 students. This program will provide access to STEM content and the technical expertise of our IEEE members to help you integrate this content into your teaching practice. The program will be delivered from January to June 2025. [] The program begins with a guided 16-week presentation of a (https://www.cool-mcu.com/bundles/rpi-pico-robotics-and-iot-curriculum-for-pre-university-educators), followed by regularly scheduled office hours as you apply the concepts into your teaching practice. Please review the following video which describes the program: https://youtu.be/LBHYEj2qobs This training is targeted towards Grade 11/12 Computer or Electronics Engineering Teachers, and will be delivered virtually using a Learning Management System, combined with weekly live Q/A sessions to verify mastery of the material. When registering, please complete all address fields, so we can ship you a robot kit and track in time for the kick-off session! Agenda: Kick-Off Meeting Agenda: Outcomes Courses & Topic Coverage IoT Robot Hardware Review Using the LMS Detailed Training Schedule Assigned reading and lab exercise Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436135

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 technology. TOPIC: Nuclear Propulsion for Merchant Shipping DATE: June 4, 2025 LOCATION: Online PRESENTER: Dr. Jan Emblemsvåg Dr. Jan Emblemsvåg will discuss will discuss why we must develop nuclear propulsion for merchant shipping, which criteria we have used to select the most promising reactor types, which reactor technologies we have selected and what the current status is. This presentation is free. IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend. Registration is required. This presentation series is organized by: - (https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/) - (https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics) This presentation series is supported by: - (https://ieee-npss.org/) - (https://ieee-npss.org/) Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech Initiative Speaker(s): Dr. Jan Emblemsvåg Agenda: The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC). 09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction 09:10 Presentation 09:45 Questions and Answers 10:00 Presentation ends NOTE If you have registered, you should receive the Zoom URL in a separate email, shortly before the presentation time. Please check your email spam folder. NOTE Please be sure to leave sufficient time to set up your web browser and / or remote meeting client prior to the start time. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483798

Please join us on June 4th at 12 noon for the dedication of a new IEEE Milestone in London to commemorate the first use of Cobalt-60 Radiation Cancer Treatment Machines in 1951. The citation states " In 1951, two Canadian teams of medical physicists, engineers, and radiation oncologists in London and Saskatoon, independently, yet cooperatively, designed and assembled the first treatment machines that directed gamma radiation produced by radioactive cobalt-60 onto cancerous tumours in patients. First applied at Victoria Hospital on 27 October 1951, this revolutionary treatment has since been used to extend the lives of millions of patients around the world." English and French plaques are being installed in London at the (https://maps.app.goo.gl/4noJ43TDAQAaC83FA). Identical plaques are being installed in Saskatoon. [] After some introductions and short speeches, the plaques will be unveiled and attendees will be invited to add any comments or tell related stories. Coffee and cake will be available for this informal networking. See the agenda for more details. Please refer to a magazine article as background - located in the media section below. For more details on the (https://ieeemilestones.ethw.org/Milestone_Guidelines_and_How_to_Propose_a_Milestone) and (https://ethw.org/Milestones:List_of_IEEE_Milestones), please use the embedded links Co-sponsored by: London Health Sciences Centre, Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre Agenda: Dedication Agenda Welcome by MC - Murray MacDonald LHSC Executive Welcome - Tammy Quigley, Vice President, Cancer, Renal, Mental Health & Patient Flow & Regional Vice President, South West Regional Cancer Program IEEE Welcome - Tom Murad, IEEE Canada President and IEEE Region 7 Director Comments from LHSC Staff - Dr. Stewart Gaede, Chief Medical Physicist Comments from LHSC Staff - Dr. Glen Bauman, Director, Centre for Translational Cancer Research Unveiling - Tammy Quigley and Tom Murad Photos Drinks and Cake Networking Session and Comments/Stories by Attendees Bldg: Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, 800 Commissioners Rd E, London , Ontario, Canada

Antenna or OTA measurements are blind. Knowing the detailed implementation of the device under test is not needed to realize them. They even include all production tolerances that might impact performance. However, measurements are limited to canonical test environments, e.g. in anechoic chambers. Simulations, on the contrary, can give access to electromagnetic fields in practically any scenario. Yet, simulations are only as good as the knowledge of the very details of the radiation source. What if one could unite the two and benefit from the combined strengths of experimental and numerical techniques? This talk shows how to enable this with the augmented OTA approach, involving the creation of an antenna digital twin, based on actual measured data. Practical applications are demonstrated, including field characterization inside the car and EMF assessments with virtual human models. Co-sponsored by: STARaCom Speaker(s): Benoit, Room: 603, Bldg: McConnell Engineering Bldg., 3480 Univesity Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Calling all pooling enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of strikes, spares, and endless fun at our Pooling Night happening this Thursday, June 5th, 2025! Join us for a thrilling evening filled with friendly competition and camaraderie at Snooker Shack hosted by IEEE Young Professionals and Women in Engineering. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and colleagues along for a memorable night of Pooling. 🎱 Show off your skills, improve your technique, and enjoy the excitement of knocking down those balls. The doors will swing open at 6:30 PM, and the Pooling will begin shortly after. We guarantee an entertaining night with laughter, strikes, and maybe even a few friendly challenges. It's an excellent opportunity to network, relax, unwind, and connect with fellow young professionals from all walks of life. Don't miss out on this fantastic pooling experience! Mark your calendars for this Thursday, June 5th, and join us for an unforgettable evening. See you there! Ticket Prices: Student: $5, Member: $10, Non member: $15 3421 8 St E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7H 0W5

About the panelist: Devang Parekh is a Software Engineer at FIYGE Research in Toronto, with expertise in Backend Development and Applied Machine Learning. He has driven innovative projects at FIYGE, leveraging his technical skills to build robust solutions. Previously, Devang mentored students as a CS Club Mentor at the University of Waterloo, enhancing a passion for technology. As a proud Waterloonian, he is dedicated to mentoring aspiring engineers and advancing the tech community through knowledge-sharing and collaboration. This event will introduce participants to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Vector Databases, emphasizing their roles in enhancing AI-driven applications such as agentic applications, text generation, and search, as well as enabling autonomous systems. The session will blend theoretical explanations with live demonstrations, ensuring attendees gain both a conceptual understanding and practical exposure. By the end of this session, participants will: - Understand the fundamentals of RAG and its importance in AI applications. - Learn about vector databases and how they enhance search and retrieval efficiency. - See real-world applications of RAG and vector search in NLP and AI systems. - Explore visualization tools such as TensorFlow Embedding Projector to understand vectorization. - Gain hands-on insights into implementing RAG with vector databases like Chroma or Pinecone. Session Breakdown: - Introduction to RAG - What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)? - How does it improve AI models? - Use cases in Targeted Text Generation, Agentic Applications, Deep Search. - Fundamentals of Vector Databases - What are vector databases? - How do they differ from traditional databases? - Brief on Langchain - Key vector database technologies (ChromaDB). - How Vectorization Works - Explanation of embeddings and vectorization. - Demonstration using TensorFlow Embedding Projector. - Understanding cosine similarity and nearest neighbor search. - Implementing RAG with Vector Databases - Overview of integration: LLMs + Vector Databases. - Simple implementation walkthrough (Python, OpenAI API + ChromaDB). - Performance considerations and best practices. - Q&A and Closing Remarks Co-sponsored by: Angelina Ziesemer Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477104

IEEE WIE New Brunswick – 4th Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: - Welcome and opening remarks - Review and approval of May meeting minutes - Financial update – special funding form status - Social media updates – Craft Night post and future plans. - WIE Day – promo material status and event planning - WIE Website update - AOB - Next meeting and adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487082

Join us for “Why Not YOU? Leveling Up in Careers & Leadership,” an empowering virtual event hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) – Hamilton Section. This engaging session will feature Dr. Georgette Zinaty, an acclaimed leadership expert, equity advocate, and 2x TEDx speaker. Through her personal journey and professional insights, Dr. Zinaty will explore what it means to lead with purpose, promote inclusion, and build meaningful impact in engineering and beyond. - Whether you're a student, a young professional, or an industry leader, this conversation will offer practical strategies to help you grow with confidence and clarity in your career. Guided by the theme “Empowering the Next Generation: Leadership, Equity & Impact in Engineering,” the event will cover topics such as: - Overcoming leadership challenges - Fostering inclusive environments - Job-seeking strategies - The power of storytelling in public life. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions, network, and gain inspiration to take bold steps toward their professional goals. We look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic and inspiring conversation! Speaker(s): Dr. Georgette Zinaty Agenda: Time (EST) Session Details 10:30 – 10:35 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks Hosted by Saeed Ghaderi, Chair, IEEE WIE Hamilton Section 10:35 – 10:40 AM Introduction of Guest Speaker A brief introduction to Dr. Georgette Zinaty 10:40 – 11:20 AM Thought Leadership Talk Featured Talk by Dr. Georgette Zinaty 11:20 – 11:30 AM Interactive Q&A Audience engagement and live questions 11:30 – 11:45 AM Closing Remarks & Networking Final thoughts, acknowledgements, and open networking Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487480

Date: June 8, 2025 Location: Room A-1804 , École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal Organized by: IEEE ComSoc SSC SIG on Satellite Mega-Constellations: Communications and Networking Program: 11:00 – 11:30 Introducing IEEE ComSoc Standardization Activities Presenter: Mehmet Ulema (Chair, IEEE ComSoc Standards Development Board) 11:30 – 12:15 Presentation of IEEE P1963 Standard Introduction to the standard on Collaborative Orbital Data Sharing, covering its scope, technical framework, and impact. Presenters: Nesrine Benchoubane(Polytechnique Montreal), jointly with Gregory Falco (Cornell), Wael Jaafar (ÉTS), Gunes Karabulut Kurt (Polytechnique Montreal) 12:15 – 13:30 Lunch Break Light lunch provided to registered participants. 13:30 – 14:30 Student Innovation Competition Selected student projects will be presented in 60 seconds for sustainable space communications. Evaluators: Jesus-David Gonzalez-Llorente (ÉTS), Sandra Céspedes U. (Concordia University), Pablo Gustavo Madoery (Carleton University), Wael Jaafar (ÉTS), Gunes Karabulut Kurt (Polytechnique Montreal) 14:30 – 15:30 Panel Discussion: Sustainable Space – From Vision to Reality A moderated discussion featuring academic, industry, and policy experts on operationalizing sustainable practices in space. Panelists: Mohamed-Slim Alouini (KAUST), Daniele TARCHI (Università di Firenze), Jesus-David Gonzalez-Llorente (ÉTS), Peng Hu (University of Manitoba), Giovanni Giambene (University of Siena) Moderators: Wael Jaafar (ÉTS), Gunes Karabulut Kurt (Polytechnique Montreal) ----- Co-sponsored by: IEEE SSC-TC SIG on Satellite Mega-Constellations: Communications and Networking Room: Room A-1804, Bldg: Pavillon A (Building A), École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, Quebec, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486348

The FR3 band (7.125 – 24.25 GHz) is gaining attention for its potential in the next generation of future networks. This exclusive webinar brings together experts from both industry and academia to share insights from their respective fields. We’ll also cover the latest technical developments related to FR3 — helping the audience understand why this band is key for the future of connectivity. Why attending? - Understand what makes the FR3 different from FR1 and FR2 - Learn about the technical progress and challenges - Explore use cases and implementation paths, from component-level to system-level perspectives - Hear directly from engineers, researchers, and market leaders shaping the future Speaker(s): Irene de Gruijter, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486595