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

[] In this presentation, we will first explore the vision for 6G networks as envisioned by standardization bodies and industry leaders. We will then delve into two key aspects of 6G: AI integration and immersive communication. To illustrate our research in these areas, we will present two case studies: (1) edge intelligence-empowered integrated sensing and communication, and (2) user-centric mobile augmented reality. Speaker(s): Professor Jie Gao, Agenda: 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Talk by Professor Jie Gao 12:30pm - 12:45pm: Networking and Lunch 12:45pm - 1:00pm: Remainder of Talk with Q/A Room: RBCx Finance Quarter, Bldg: Hub350, 350 Legget Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2K 3N1

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: IAEA Safeguards: preparing for small modular reactors (SMRs) DATE: May 7, 2025 LOCATION: Online PRESENTER: 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 expansion. (https://www.iaea.org/) 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. Jeremy Whitlock 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/480824

Title "Mentorship for Young Scientists: Developing Scientific Survival Skills" Speaker: Federico Rosei, Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Italy Abstract: 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 careers Reference: 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 Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste. Dr. Rosei’s research interests focus on structure/property relationships in nanomaterials and their 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 (Canadian Association 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 growth. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcvGP30YTT5JyqAFGYjuMY76bARtMq2I-5dfphiegkuNfobw/viewform) [] Speaker(s): Dr. Cecilia Moloney Room: The Landing (UC3015), Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

IEEE IAS/PES Committee Meeting Virtual: 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 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 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 6th. 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 decisions. 3. Chairs of chapter and affinity groups: If you have updates to share during the meeting, please let us know in advance. Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Toronto Metropolitan University Zoom 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 PM. Looking forward to seeing you 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

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (May'2025) Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts 08:00PM - Meeting ends Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481987

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 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 bandwidth available 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 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 range. Co-sponsored by: Stracom Speaker(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 members. 5:30 pm - Welcome 5:35 pm - Opening Remarks 5:45 pm - Guest Speaker 6:15 pm - AGM Business 6:45 pm - Closing Remarks Please register below by April 27th, 2025 to enable us to make the necessary arrangements. Payment Details: $10 for IEEE members; $20 for Non-IEEE members. Room: ECS 668, Bldg: Engineering / Computer Science Building, 99111 Ring Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8P 5C2