Training Session on PLECS and PLECS Coder: A Simulation Toolbox for Power Electronic Systems Plexim provides three solutions to design and test power electronic systems and their associated controls. The PLECS simulation software is extremely fast and robust, and includes component libraries for thermal, magnetic, and mechanical aspects. The RT Box is the fastest real-time simulator for power electronics with the Nanostep® solver. It offers controller HIL testing for converters switching into the MHz range, and rapid control prototyping. The PLECS Coder is used to graphically program the code and easily configure peripherals for common microcontrollers, such as TI C2000, STM32, and XMC. Electrical Engineering Software | Plexim Presenter’s Bio: Munadir Ahmed is an Embedded Power Electronics Specialist at Plexim, with expertise in system-level design, modeling and simulation, controls and firmware development, and rapid prototyping of power electronics systems. Since earning his MSEE from Purdue University in 2013, he has worked on advanced on-board charger and power conversion systems, focusing on developing innovative control solutions and translating simulation models into functional hardware prototypes. Prior to Plexim, Mr. Ahmed worked at Livewire and Power Integrations, where he contributed to powertrain and charger development, optimized system and controller performance, and supported the transition of products from concept to production. Event Details: Date: October/01/2025 (Wednesday) Time: 2:30 PM to 4 PM (EDT) Location: Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada Room: ATAC Building (AT 1007) Note: Please bring your own computer to install and use the PLECS software during the training session. Room: 1007, Bldg: ATAC, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, ON P7B 5E1

The IEEE NL Section Women in Engineering (WIE) is pleased to host a special talk titled “Engineering with Purpose: Tech Stewardship in Turbulent Times” by Dr. Janna Rosales. What does it mean to be a responsible engineer in a world that feels increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous? In this interactive talk, Dr. Janna Rosales invites students, faculty, and professionals in STEM to explore the concept of tech stewardship—a mindset that goes beyond innovation to consider the broader impacts of our work. We’ll dive into real-world “wicked problems”—those messy, interconnected challenges with no easy solutions. Think climate change, AI ethics, clean water access, misinformation, and the future of work in an automated world. These are the kinds of issues where engineering meets ethics, and where your choices can shape the future. Using the lens of tech stewardship, we’ll unpack how engineers can help shape a more just, sustainable, and humane future. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your career, this session will challenge you to think differently about your role in a rapidly changing world. [] Speaker(s): Dr. Janna Rosales, Room: Faculty Lounge (EN4000), Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Decision Making with Deep Reinforcement Learning (RL) for Beginners Agenda: - Basics of RL - RL with Deep Learning - Implementation of a PickupRobot in Demo Grid World. - Q & A Who Should Attend: - Students and beginners curious about RL - Interested in decision-making and Optimization - Interested in working in Robotics , Game and other fields Speaker(s): Ashab, Room: 1102, Bldg: CEI, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

1. Nominations for Executive Officer positions, WIE Affinity Group and IAS Chapter at Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub are open 2. Guest Speaker Talks Speaker(s): Dr. Noha, Dr. Fatima Agenda: Room: 232, Bldg: K, 1 Georgian Dr., Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 3X9

Technical talk with the following abstract: Despite the much debated end of Moore's Law, CMOS scaling still maintains economic relevance with 3nm finFET SoCs already in the marketplace for three years and 2nm gate-all-around SoCs anticipated late this year. Area scaling extensively driven by design/technology innovations co-optimized for primarily logic scaling continue to offer compelling node-to-node power, performance, area, and cost benefits. In this tutorial, we will start with a walk through memory lane, recounting a brief history of transistor evolution to motivate the migration from the planar MOSFET to the fully depleted FinFET. We will summarize the key process technology elements that have enabled the finFET CMOS nodes, highlighting the resulting device technology characteristics and challenges. This will set the context for motivating the transition to the gate-all-around device architecture, namely nanoribbons or nanosheets, and unveiling the magic of how these devices are fabricated. Speaker(s): Alvin Loke, Room: CEME 1202, Bldg: Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building, 6250 Applied Science Lane, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4

Description - What you will learn - Arduino libraries and how to use them. - How to use sensors and motors with Arduino to build an interactive circuit. You will learn how to use the following components: - Infrared Reflective (IR) - Ultrasonic - Servo motors - Tips for troubleshooting and debugging Notes Although this workshop is a continuation of Part I, you do not need to have attended Part I to attend Part II. We will be reviewing the basics of Arduino and programming in the beginning of the workshop. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop! Room: ENGTR 0100, Bldg: Trottier Building, 3630 University Street, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2B3

[] Discover cutting-edge insights on the data-driven operation of power systems in a lecture by Professor Mostafa Farrokhabadi, University of Calgary. This talk presents an evolving line of multidisciplinary research in data-driven operation of power systems, with a focus on electrical distribution systems. The talk will discuss several learning approaches, including reinforcement, imitation, convex, and operator learning, as well as data-driven modeling. Presented use cases span applications from time-domain simulation to optimal operation of distributed energy resources. The talk will close with a brief discussion on future directions. Speaker(s): Professor Mostafa Farrokhabadi, Room: 4332, Bldg: Mackenzie Building (ME), 1125 Colonel By Dr , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6

IEEE Student branch and IEEE Windsor Section in collaboration with Google Developer Groups presents Innovate with AI Competition. What: Showcase your innovative solutions using AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud Technology Who: Teams of 2-4 undergraduate, graduate, and recent 2024/2025 graduates When: ● Proposals Due Online: October 5, 2025 ● In-Person Pitches @ UWindsor: November 7, 2025 ● Winners Announced @ DevFest: November 8, 2025 Prizes: ● 1st Place: $500 ● 2nd Place: $300 ● 3rd Place: $200 Windsor, Ontario, Canada

IEEE Resume Roast is back for another year! Join us on Monday, October 6th, 5:30pm onwards at the Sexton Campus, Dalhousie University for IEEE Resume Roast 2025, where a panel of industry experts review student-submitted resumes. There will be light refreshments available. If you are interested in submitting your resume for this event, please email it to [email protected] with the subject line: Resume Roast Submission. Deadline for submission is October 2nd, 5pm (Thursday). Disclaimer: resumes may be displayed at the event. We will be scrubbing any personal information, and the resumes will be kept confidential to the best of our ability. This event is co-hosted by IEEE Dalhousie Student Branch, and Young Professionals (Canadian Atlantic Section) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

This presentation discusses high power monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifier (PA) design in Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Gallium Nitride (GaN). At a high level, GaN versus GaAs semiconductor technology from the perspective of power amplifier design metrics is analyzed to help determine the relative advantages and disadvantages of each technology. This is followed with an introduction of the most prevalent MMIC design topologies for the bulk of microwave applications which include reactively matched, non-uniform distributed, balanced, push-pull, Doherty and serially combined. Following introduction of the main topologies, the presentation focuses on the potential pitfalls the MMIC designer can encounter with detailed discussion on how to avoid them with the goal of first past design success. The presentation relies on experience from the author’s career with over 20 years of experience in the defense and commercial industries as well as academia. MMIC designers will appreciate the candid explanation of the design topologies and pitfalls while non-designers will come away with a good working knowledge of what can be achieved and what to watch out for. Co-sponsored by: Staracom Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/502482