Internet traffic modeling and analysis is critical for network design and for cybersecurity. Internet traffic differs from Telephone traffic insofar as it characterized by long range dependent scale-free temporal dynamics. In this talk, we will describe multiscale analysis as a state-of-the-art tool to assess and quantify scale-free dynamics. We will also that show that wavelet analysis mut be combined with random projection strategies to permit a statistical characterization of Internet background traffic both accurate and robust to anomalies. In turn, these random projections can be further involved into automated anomaly detection and into the identification of the IP addresses involved. However, scale-free analysis remained so far mostly univariate, applied independently to directional counts of either bytes or packets, while challenges in cybersecurity naturally call for multivariate analysis. Elaborating on recent theoretical developments on eigenvalue-based multivariate self-similarity analysis, this talk will provide evidence for multivariate self-similarity in 17 years of Internet traffic data from the MAWI repository and will discuss the potential use of multivariate self-similarity for low volume anomaly detection.

Una oportunidad de destacar la importancia de la mujer como profesional y a la ves crear las competencias necesarias para ser efectivos en un mundo diverso.  Lo primero es conocer las capacidades que tenemos para luego ejecutar de manera colaborativa nuestros proyectos.

This event is hosted by the IEEE Foothill Section Computer Society Chapter in collaboration with the newly formed IEEE Foothill Blockchain Group, and the IEEE Orange County Blockchain Group.

As an early entry in our Blockchain Series, this presentation is part of a curated lineup of workshops and talks designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals, real-world applications, and hands-on implementation of blockchain technology. Through this series, attendees will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to build competency in blockchain development and its broader ecosystem.

Abstract:

Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is an emerging, user-centric, decentralised identity approach affording entities greater control over their identity and data flow during digital interactions. For digital credentials to be widely accepted, there is a need for an end-to-end system that provides secure verification of the participant identities and credentials to increase trust and a data minimisation mechanism to reduce the risk of oversharing the credential data. The talk will first present an overview of the decentralised identity ecosystem. Next, we will introduce CredChain, a blockchain-based SSI platform that allows for the secure creation, sharing, and verification of credentials. Beyond verifying identities and credentials, the self-sovereign identity architecture allows users to have complete control over their credential data using a digital wallet, including the ability to selectively disclose part of credential data, as necessary. Current SSI solutions assume the issuers to be “official” entities (e.g., government agencies) who must follow a stringent process to vet their credentials. However, there is no systematic support for directing the same level of trust agencies for individual users who may issue credentials (e.g., delegation of access, consent letter) in the context of business processes. A verifier who relies on user-issued credentials to complete a business process (e.g., a postal worker handing over a parcel to someone other than the addressee) bears the risk of accepting these credentials without reliance on a trust agency. The last part of the talk presents a Verifiable Credential-based Trust Propagation Protocol (VCTP) that allows individual users to be trusted as verifiable issuers in the SSI platform by establishing a trust propagation credential template in the blockchain.

Transitioning from a traditional W2 employee to a consultant is both an exciting and challenging shift. This session will guide participants through the key steps to successfully navigate the transition, including selecting the right business structure, understanding tax implications, and building a strong foundation for independent consulting. Attendees will gain practical insights to establish a thriving consulting practice while managing risks and maximizing rewards.

Description:

In this installment of the Global Tipping Points series, we’ll dive into the transformative power of emerging technologies, with a special focus on Artificial Intelligence and its global impact. Join Ben Porter, a seasoned consultant and educator, as he explores the challenges and opportunities shaping the AI landscape.

What can we expect from AI in our daily lives? How can we balance the tremendous benefits of innovation with the potential risks of misuse? Ben will address these questions and more, offering insights into how governments and businesses can implement ethical guidelines and effective regulations.

This hybrid event is free and open to the public—attend in person or join online for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI.

https://wacnh.org/event-6088756  There is a third-party fee to register.

IEEE Carleton and WIE Carleton are hosting their elections for the next academic year at their annual general meeting!

Section ExCom Meeting

Title: Application of AI in Healthcare Programs to support non-profit hospitals and manufacturers.

Abstract: 
The 340B Drug Pricing Program plays a critical role in supporting non-profit hospitals by providing discounted medications to underserved populations. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the 340B program offers transformative potential to enhance efficiency, compliance, and resource allocation. This presentation covers the application of AI in key areas, including drug procurement, inventory management, compliance monitoring, patient eligibility verification, and revenue cycle optimization. AI-driven tools can also reduce drug diversion, enhance data transparency , and provide actionable insights for stakeholders. While these advancements promise significant benefits, such as cost savings and improved patient care, challenges such as data privacy, implementation costs, and potential biases must be addressed. AI’s strategic application in the 340B program can foster greater collaboration between non-profit hospitals and manufacturers, ensuring the program’s continued success in addressing healthcare disparities.

Bio:
Venkata Poranki is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the software and IT industry. He is currently serving as a Program Manager at Zions Bank in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a strong background in product management, technical solutions, and software architecture, Venkata has honed his expertise in areas such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, information systems security, and AI-assisted technologies.
Venkata holds a BSc and MSc in Computer Science and is actively pursuing a PhD at KL University in India. His research interests include quantum mechanics in cryptography, which aligns with his ongoing commitment to exploring cutting-edge developments in cybersecurity. He has published several papers in reputed journals, focusing on AI-assisted systems, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Additionally, Venkata is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Cyber Security Engineering from Colorado Technical University. He is passionate about advancing innovation in his field, following his personal formula for invention: "Imagine-create-adopt." Outside of his professional life, Venkata enjoys traveling along with his family and exploring new cultures.

Tech Pragyan 2025 is here!  

Get ready for an electrifying non-stop 12-hours Hackathon on 27 March, 2025, at Amrutvahini College of Engineering, Sangamner, hosted by the Department of Computer Engineering in association with IEEE CSI student branch chapter & ISTE.  

Take on real-world challenges, showcase your skills, and create groundbreaking solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment!  

🌟 Registrations are now open!  
Submit your idea now, teams will be selected after scrutinising the idea. Pay the registration fee only after your team is selected for the final round.  

For more details, visit: www.avcoecompevents.tech  and register today!  

Let’s innovate together!!

https://unstop.com/p/tech-pragyan-2025-amrutvahini-college-of-engineering-ace-sangamner-maharashtra-1366059

Get ready for an electrifying non-stop 12-hours Hackathon on 27 March, 2025, at Amrutvahini College of Engineering, Sangamner, hosted by the Department of Computer Engineering in association with ISTE & IEEE CSI student chapter.  

Take on real-world challenges, showcase your skills, and create groundbreaking solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment!  

🌟 Registrations are now open!  
Submit your idea now, teams will be selected after scrutinising the idea. Pay the registration fee only after your team is selected for the final round.  

For more details, visit: www.avcoecompevents.tech  and register today!  

Let’s innovate together!!

https://unstop.com/p/tech-pragyan-2025-amrutvahini-college-of-engineering-ace-sangamner-maharashtra-1366059

The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Vemana IT, in association with IEEE Computer Society & ISTE, presents an exciting Workshop on AI & Robotics! 🤯💡

🗓 Date: 
     27th - 29th March 2025
🕘 Time: 
      09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
📍 Venue: 
      LB311

🎙 Speakers:
🔹 B Dheemanth
🔹 Maaz Hussain
🔹 Saurav

💻🔬 Dive into the world of AI & Robotics, gain hands-on experience, and unlock the future of innovation! 🚀🔥

L'intégration de composants modulaires dans le développement de produits offre une flexibilité accrue, accélère la mise au point et simplifie la maintenance. Cette approche, particulièrement pertinente dans les marchés de l'automatisation industrielle et des biotechnologies, soulève toutefois des défis, notamment en termes de compatibilité et de dépendance vis-à-vis des technologies propriétaires.

À travers des études de cas illustrant l’intégration des capteurs USB de Dracal Technologies, ce webinaire explorera comment la modularité peut renforcer la précision et l'efficacité des systèmes. Nous analyserons également les compromis techniques et stratégiques inhérents à son adoption, afin de déterminer dans quels contextes elle se révèle être une solution véritablement avantageuse.

For over 20 years, bio-inspired materials have been explored for diverse applications, including climbing robots, pick-and-place systems, skin adhesives, and space technologies. Research has advanced an understanding of nature’s nanotechnology and its artificial adaptations in areas like gecko adhesives and structural colour. However, the commercial success of these materials has not matched products like Velcro. This talk explores areas where bio-inspired materials could have a greater impact, focusing on revolutionary applications rather than material or geometry optimization. Three key areas are highlighted: microfluidics, soft robotics, and composites with tunable shape, stiffness and emissivity.

Navigating the shift from academia to industry can be both exciting and challenging. Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring experts from both academia and industry who will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for a successful transition.

Our distinguished panelists include:
🔹 Chantal Davis 
🔹 Yaser Eftekhari
🔹 Victoria Pimentel 
🔹 Prof. Jie Gao 

This event will cover key topics such as:
✅ The differences between academic and industry work environments
✅ Essential skills for a smooth transition
✅ Job search strategies and networking tips
✅ How to leverage academic experience in industry settings

Join us the IEEE RRVS CCS & IAS, WIE, YP, Life members chapter Meeting at 6pm.

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The 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 is thrilled to invite you to an insightful webinar on 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 🌌✨

We are honored to host 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀’𝐬 𝐉𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 (𝐉𝐏𝐋), 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡, who will share his expertise on microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz receiver systems, radars, and space instruments for the search for life beyond Earth. 🌍🔭

🔹 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 27th March 2025
🔹 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 08:30 – 09:30 PM (IST) | 08:00 – 09:00 AM (PST)
🔹 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Microsoft Teams (Online)

🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://forms.gle/ure8XrAq9MXjkvNX8

📌 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: All attendees will receive 𝐞-𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 within a week! 🏆

Don't miss this chance to gain fascinating insights into space exploration from one of the best in the field! 🚀✨

The ceremony will be hosted by Università di Napoli Parthenope and is running on March 28 in the beautiful Villa Doria d'Angri location (https://www.uniparthenope.it/Portale-Ateneo/villa-doria).

The ceremony is jointly organized by the South and Central North Italy GRS Chapters together with the OES Italy Chapter and is scheduled as follows:

Join Us for an Exciting Technical Session on Sensor Innovations! 🌍🔬

The IEEE Sensors Council Nigeria and IEEE GRSS Nigeria Joint Chapter invite you to a groundbreaking webinar on:

"Advances in Sensor Technologies and Their Applications in Cryogenic Gas Processes and Systems."

🔹 Date: 28th March 2025
🔹 Time: 10:00 AM GMT+1
🔹 Venue: Google Meet [Join via: KND-PCTA-BZA]

Why Attend?
✅ Gain insights into the latest sensor technologies in cryogenic gas systems
✅ Learn from industry experts and researchers
✅ Network with professionals and enthusiasts in sensor applications

🎤 Speakers & Hosts:
👨‍💼 Host: Engr. Oto-Obong Effiong (Chair, IEEE GRSS/SEN39 Nigeria Joint Chapter)
🎙 Speaker: Engr. Kelvin Erhirhie
🗣 Moderator: Engr. Musa Adekunle Adewoyin (Vice Chair, IEEE Sensors Council Nigeria)

This is a must-attend event for engineers, researchers, and students passionate about sensing technologies and their real-world applications!

📢 Spread the word and mark your calendar! We look forward to seeing you there.

#IEEE #Sensors #CryogenicGas #Engineering #Technology #IEEEGRSS #IEEESensorsCouncil #Innovation #Webinar

Join us to visit ASH Industries, a Lafayette-based leader in advanced manufacturing solutions. Witness cutting-edge processes like plastic/metal injection molding, rotational molding, and in-house tooling design, while exploring their ISO-certified facilities

There's going to be a bus that gives us a ride from UL campus to ASH Industries. The pick up time/location is 1pm in Rex St, in front of Madison Hall. The bus will return to UL after the visit. 

Two-Dimensional Semiconductors for Low-Power Logic and Memory Devices

Deep Jariwala

Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering

University of Pennsylvania, USA

Abstract: Silicon has been the dominant material for electronic computing for decades and very likely will stay dominant for the foreseeable future. However, it is well-known that Moore’s law that propelled Silicon into this dominant position is long dead. Therefore, a fervent search for (i) new semiconductors that could directly replace silicon or (ii) new architectures with novel materials/devices added onto silicon or (iii) new physics/state-variables or a combination of above has been the subject of much of the electronic materials and devices research of the past 2 decades. The above problem is further complicated by the changing paradigm of computing from arithmetic centric to data centric in the age of billions of internet-connected devices and artificial intelligence as well as the ubiquity of computing in ever more challenging environments. Therefore, there is a pressing need for complementing and supplementing Silicon to operate with greater efficiency, speed and handle greater amounts of data. This is further necessary since a completely novel and paradigm changing computing platform (e.g. all optical computing or quantum computing) remains out of reach for now.

The above is however not possible without fundamental innovation in new electronic materials and devices. Therefore, in this talk, I will try to make the case of how novel layered two-dimensional (2D) chalcogenide materials and three-dimensional (3D) nitride materials might present interesting avenues to overcome some of the limitations being faced by Silicon hardware. I will also highlight ongoing work and opportunities to extend the application of III nitride ferroelectric materials into extreme environments electronics.

Then, on the optical and photonic materials side I will first make the case for van der Waals bonded semiconductors which exhibit strong excitonic resonances and large optical dielectric constants as compared to bulk 3D semiconductors. First, I will focus on the subject of strong light-matter coupling in excitonic 2D semiconductors, namely chalcogenides of Mo and W. Visible spectrum band-gaps with strong excitonic absorption makes transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) of molybdenum and tungsten as attractive candidates for investigating strong light-matter interaction formation of hybrid states. I will then extend the analogy to hybrid 2D materials and 1D carbon nanotubes.

Bio: Deep Jariwala is an Associate Professor and the Peter & Susanne Armstrong Distinguished Scholar in the Electrical and Systems Engineering as well as Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). Deep completed his undergraduate degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Varanasi and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. Deep was a Resnick Prize Postdoctoral Fellow at Caltech before joining Penn to start his own research group. His research interests broadly lie at the intersection of new materials, surface science and solid-state devices for computing, opto-electronics and energy harvesting applications in addition to the development of correlated and functional imaging techniques. Deep’s research has been widely recognized with several awards from professional societies, funding bodies, industries as well as private foundations, the most notable ones being the Optica Adolph Lomb Medal, the Bell Labs Prize, the AVS Peter Mark Memorial Award, IEEE Photonics Society Young Investigator Award, IEEE Nanotechnology Council Young Investigator Award, IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Semiconductors and the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship. He has published over 150 journal papers with more than 21000 citations and holds several patents. He serves as the Associate Editor for ACS Nano Letters and has been appointed as a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Nanotechnology Council for 2025.

Place: 230A Davis Hall, University at Buffalo, North Campus, Buffalo, NY 14260

Date and time: March 28th, Friday 2025, 2pm EST

Host: Huamin Li (huaminli@buffalo.edu) on behalf of the IEEE Buffalo Section

One of the greatest inventors of the late 19th century, Alexander Graham Bell is probably most famous for the invention of the telephone and the ‘Bell Telephone Company’. Throughout his life, he sought to foster the advancement of scientific knowledge with his utmost dedication and sincere efforts. His career only began in earnest after his family moved from London, England to Ontario, Canada in an attempt to improve his health. He started as an elocution teacher for the deaf people where he worked tirelessly to spread an early form of sign language across America. He displayed his innovative talent with his invention of various sound recording and transmission devices. His greatest achievement remains the invention of the telephone that has changed and continues to change the way people communicate around the world. He was a pioneer, who gifted mankind with one of the most astonishing and trailblazing discoveries in human history, the telephone.

AFTER the documentary - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-) Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too!

Some feedback from Attendees:
Really appreciated the presentations. Your presentations are wonderful to 'think about other things..' and learn about other fields...Thank you again for the presentations and opening them up to other IEEE sections! - MC

California is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its efforts to decarbonize the transportation sector. However, the state is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, including wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. Between 2017 and 2019, more than one million residents were ordered to evacuate due to wildfires alone. Such large-scale emergencies can disrupt the power grid, causing blackouts that
limit EV charging availability. In the worst-case scenario, insufficient charging infrastructure and limited access to power could hinder the safe evacuation of EV users, particularly in situations requiring rapid departure. This highlights the urgent need for robust planning strategies to integrate EVs into emergency response frameworks.

This talk will first introduce decision-aid tools designed to assist communities and government officials in planning EV-based evacuations. Our tool provides recommendations for mobile charging placement, congestion-aware routing, and recharging strategies aimed at minimizing evacuation time. The second part of the presentation will focus on fast EV charging strategies during emergencies. These strategies are designed to reduce charging time while ensuring electro-chemical and thermal safety of battery-based EVs.

Join us for Round Two of the IEEE AP-S DeKUT webinar series as we explore the fascinating world of Mechanical Antennas: The New Frontier in Low-Frequency Antenna Design.

In this session, Dr. Srinavas Nagaraja, an RF Research Engineer at Greenerwave, will delve deeper into the principles, design, and applications of mechanical antennas, which are revolutionizing low-frequency wireless communication and electromagnetic wave control.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert and stay ahead in the field of RF engineering!

Te invitamos al Meet Up IEEE Computer Society Panamá, un espacio pensado para estudiantes y profesionales apasionados por la tecnología que deseen conocer más sobre nuestro capítulo técnico. En este encuentro podrás intercambiar conocimientos, fortalecer tu red de contactos, escuchar experiencias inspiradoras y descubrir cómo formar parte de esta comunidad global. Si ya eres miembro o te gustaría involucrarte, ¡esta es tu oportunidad para conectar con IEEE Computer Society!

Este encuentro está diseñado para reunir a estudiantes y profesionales afines alcapítulo técnico de IEEE Computer Society en Panamá, con objetivos de: 
• Fomentar el intercambio de conocimientos en el ámbito tecnológico 
• Fortalecer la red de contactos entre los miembros 
• Propiciar la inscripción de nuevos miembros

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) is a division of Honeywell International. At our North Vancouver facility we have a R&D team which focusses on optimizing industrial processes. Largely, this entails developing sensors to measure various properties of flat sheets as they are being manufactured. Currently most of our focus is on Lithium-ion Battery production; but paper production is also still very significant for us. In addition to sensors, we also engineer scanners to enable representative measurements of full width sheets, control software to enable process control, and actuators to act on the control signals. The actuators are manufactured at our facilities in North Vancouver.

ACCESSIBILITY: If attendees have accessibility requirements please discuss with organizers. The optional facility tour will require safety glasses, hearing protection, and likely safety shoes. Please bring your own if you have them; otherwise these will be supplied.

Clustering methods demonstrated their transformative potential across various industries through image segmentation, anomaly detection, bioinformatics, and customer segmentation. In this talk, the speaker will explore these techniques in unsupervised machine learning, focusing on foundational clustering algorithms such as K-means, Hierarchical Clustering, and DBSCAN. Through an in-depth analysis of their underlying principles and computational intricacies, the speaker will highlight how these methods have evolved to address complex, high-dimensional data problems. Attendees will learn how K-means remains a versatile tool for partitioning data in linear spaces. The talk will delve into Hierarchical Clustering's unique approach to building dendrograms and capturing multi-scale data relationships and how DBSCAN's density-based framework reveals clusters amidst noise, making it ideal for discovering patterns in irregular, real-world datasets. The session offers a comprehensive understanding of these algorithms. It equips aspiring data scientists and industry professionals with the tools to harness the power of clustering for impactful, data-driven decisions.

The Next-Gen Networking Summit is a high-impact technical event dedicated to advancing knowledge, skills, and strategies in modern networking technologies. Designed for network engineers, IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, and technology enthusiasts, this event explores cutting-edge trends, best practices, and innovations in networking infrastructure, security, and performance optimization.

Key Focus Areas

• Next-Generation Network Architectures: Exploring SDN (Software-Defined Networking), NFV (Network Function Virtualization), and intent-based networking.
• Cloud & Edge Networking: Best practices for integrating cloud computing, hybrid cloud strategies, and edge computing for low-latency applications.
• Cybersecurity & Network Protection: Advanced security protocols, Zero Trust architecture, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems to safeguard network integrity.
• 5G & Future Wireless Technologies: Implementation of 5G networks, Wi-Fi 6/6E, and their impact on IoT, smart cities, and enterprise communication.
• Network Automation & AI-Driven Management: Leveraging AI/ML, automation tools, and network orchestration platforms to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• IoT & Industrial Networking: Secure and scalable networking solutions for IoT ecosystems, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure.
• High-Performance Data Centers & Virtualization: Trends in network virtualization, containerized networking, and scalable data center designs.
• IPv6 Migration & Network Scalability: Transition strategies for IPv6 adoption, addressing challenges, and ensuring seamless scalability.

Event Structure

• Technical Workshops & Hands-On Labs: Interactive sessions on configuring, optimizing, and securing networks.
• Expert Panels & Keynotes: Insights from industry leaders, researchers, and innovators in networking technology.
• Live Demonstrations & Case Studies: Real-world applications of networking technologies in enterprises, ISPs, and data centers.
• Networking & Collaboration: A platform for professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and explore partnership opportunities.

This event is tailored to empower IT and networking professionals with the latest advancements, enabling them to build robust, secure, and future-ready network infrastructures.

Voiceband modems convert a stream of digital symbols into audible signals and transmit them over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The first voiceband modem was developed in 1958 and operated at 110 bits/s. Being subject to international standards developed by the International Union of Telecommunications, Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), a body of the United Nations, these modems consistently increased their transmission speeds within the next several decades. Every step in the standards process involved a major development in signal processing and communications, such as various forms of adaptive equalization, echo cancellation, and trellis coded modulation. These contributions approximately doubled the transmission speed of every step of the standardization process, starting with 300 b/s in 1962 until about 28.8-33.6 kb/s in 1996. Modem designers invoked Shannon's capacity formula and, considering quantization noise occurring at the Analog-to-Digital conversion process in the PSTN Central Office as additive white Gaussian noise, decided that the channel capacity for such modems is about 36 kb/s. Yet, towards the end of 1990s, modems that operated at transmission speeds close to 56 kb/s, known generally as 56K modems appeared. This talk will first give a brief history of voiceband modems, and it will describe how it was possible to beat the Shannon capacity formula with the 56K modems. The underlying modeling process and the related mathematics will be described. A history of the development of the 56K modems will be presented and, looking back several decades, the technological, as well as the economic and social impact of these modems, will be discussed.

2025 Spring IEEE OKC Webinar Series

IEEE OKC invites you to join the event below, organized by Oklahoma International Publishing, as part of its 2025 Spring OkIP Conferences on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

This virtual event is free of charge to IEEE Oklahoma City members. Please register ahead of time to receive the proper instructions for remote participation:

>> Speaker:
Dr. Maiga Chang
Full Professor
Associate Dean, Research & Innovation
Faculty of Science and Technology
Athabasca University, Canada

>> Talk:
Building Chatbot for Learning and Training

>>> Abstract:

Online learning and teaching do not mean that putting course materials online and asking students to learn by themselves. It is important to provide students supports when they encounter questions about course content or materials. When students ask their question on a discussion forum in an online learning environment, sometimes there may have no one available at that time to help them due to time differences or study behaviors and needs – for instances some students may have family/children/baby and day job and they might not be able to do their study until late night or weekends. This leads to an obvious conclusion that if a system was in place to provide an automated summary, this could facilitate learning. Having an easily accessible system, which can quickly provide responses, allows students to get information that may have otherwise been difficult to find.  In this talk, I will explain how chatbots can be developed and discuss three potential chatbot in education applications: (1) the Ask4Summary Moodle plugin (https://ask4summary.vipresearch.ca/#download) acts like an online tutor can automatically answers a student’s question with a summary assembled via matching and retrieving from the stored information; (2) a block-based, visual editing environment to alleviate the burden of knowledge imposed on users wishing to implement chatbots in their use of training and/or as an automated first-level of support; and (3) guardians living in MEGA World (https://megaworld.game-server.ca/), who provide individual students a way to get their questions explained and the information asked.

>>> About the speaker:

Dr. Maiga Chang is Associate Dean, Research & Innovation, and Full Professor at Faculty of Science and Technology, Athabasca University, Canada. He is also Honorary Chair Professor at Multidisciplinary Academic Research Center, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan. Dr. Chang is IEEE Senior Member and has been appointed as an IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitor for 2023 to 2025. He is also received Distinguished Researcher Award from Asia Pacific Society on Computers in Education (APSCE) in 2022.
Dr. Chang is now Vice President (2022~) of International Association of Smart Learning Environments (IASLE) and editors-in-chief (2019~) of Journal of Educational Technology & Society (Open Access SSCI in Quartile Q1 with rank 22/756 in Education & Educational Research category by Journal Impact Factor 4.595), editor-in-chief (2014~) of International Journal of Distance Education Technologies (Open Access ESCI in Quartile Q1 with rank 64/756 in Education & Educational Research category by Journal Impact Factor 3.3, SCOPUS, EI), and editor-in-chief (2020~) of Bulletin of Technical Committee on Learning Technology (Open Access ESCI).
He is also an Executive Committee member of Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education (2017~2028, APSCE) and Global Chinese Society for Computing in Education (2016~2025, GCSCE),  and Chair (2021~) of Educational Activities Committee, IEEE Northern Canada Section. Dr. Chang is helping as a Steering Committee member (2020~) for International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS).
Dr. Chang has given more than 160 talks and lectures in different events; He also has (co-)authored more than 260 book chapters, journal and international conference papers. He is an IEEE member since 1996 and also a member of ACM (2001-2017), AAAI (since 2001-2017), INNS (2004-2018), and Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society.
His current research mainly focus on artificial intelligence; natural language processing; learning behaviour analysis; learning analytics and academic analytics; game-based learning, training and assessment; intelligent agent technology; educational data mining; computational intelligence; health informatics and healthcare technology, etc.

Time Domain analysis is a powerful analytical tool available in Vector Network Analyzers provided by Copper Mountain Technologies. Some may be familiar with TDR measurement using a short-duration pulse with fast rise and fall times. TDR might be used to analyze an RF cable's health and determine where an impairment is located along its length. A VNA can perform a similar task and has distinct advantages over traditional TDR. We’ll look at how time domain analysis is done using a VNA, examine some typical applications, and briefly explain the mathematical underpinnings.

Dear IEEE Computer Society Chicago Chapter members and IEEE Chicago members,

We are happy to announce a hybrid event with ACM Chicago which will take place on April 2. Please see the details below.

Location:
UIC CS Lounge
Room 2268 of the Science and Engineering Labs East (SELE) building
950 S. Halsted,
Chicago, IL 60607

Date/Time:
April 2, 6:00 to 7:00 PM (in-person and online)

Event Description:

Xiaoguang Wang from UIC will present the talk

Dapper: Enabling Seamless Program Execution across Heterogeneous CPU Architectures

In this talk, the speaker will be sharing insights on how AI is amplifying the impact of composable technology by introducing intelligent agents that automate, optimize and enhance modular digital ecosystems. The session also aims to discuss the transformative power of combining AI with MACH architecture - comprising Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless components to drive digital innovation. The discussion includes how MACH enables scalable, flexible solutions that integrate seamlessly with AI capabilities, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency.

THURSDAY 03 APR, 2025 05:30 PM EST // HYBRID EVENT

ON-SITE VENUE
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
(JHU/APL), 201-117, 11091 Johns Hopkins Road,
Laurel, MD 20723 Visitor’s Information

VIRTUAL LINK RECEIVED AFTER REGISTRATION

Invited Talk 1 – Georgia Tech’s Revolutionary Online Program and the future of online learning in higher education

Speaker – Prof. Zvi Galil Georgia Tech, Fellow of ACM,

American Academy of Arts and Science and Member National Academy of Engineering

Invited Talk 2 – 5G open-source stacks as tools for learning, innovating, and commercializing

Speaker – Tracy van Brakle,

Senior Consultant with WINLAB, Rutgers University (formerly Expert Member of Technical Staff with AT&T)

Monthly Team Meeting for FWCCS

🚀 AiSPIRE 2025 | 4th & 5th April
Hosted by: Goa College of Engineering in collaboration with IEEE Computer Society

Get ready for AiSPIRE 2025, the biggest tech extravaganza in India, coming to you this April! 🌟 With two action-packed days filled with cutting-edge technology and innovation, AiSPIRE 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for all tech enthusiasts.

This prestigious event will feature a dynamic blend of activities across multiple futuristic domains like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Cybersecurity. Here’s what you can look forward to:

🔧 Hardware Hackathon: Showcase your creativity and technical skills in this high-energy competition.

👩‍💻 Women’s Summit: A powerful platform dedicated to empowering women in technology.

💡 Idea Pitching: Present your groundbreaking ideas to industry leaders and turn your vision into reality.

💻 Blind Coding Challenges: Test your coding prowess in intense, blind coding challenges.

🔍 Project Exhibitions: Dive into innovative student projects that push the boundaries of technology.

🎤 Keynote Sessions: Hear from top industry leaders, tech giants, and influencers as they share insights on the future of tech.

🏆 Engaging Competitions: A variety of competitions designed to test and showcase your skills, from coding to hardware design!

🌍 National Participation: Join the brightest minds from across the country, along with leading tech corporations and top content creators, all coming together to ignite the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and skill development.

This collaboration between IEEE and Goa College of Engineering is set to strengthen the bridge between academia and industry, offering an unmatched platform for networking, learning, and hands-on experience.

Mark your calendars and get ready to ignite your potential at AiSPIRE 2025! 🚀 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the future of technology!

🚀 A Idea-thon (AI) - Registration Now Open! 🚀

Are you ready to ideate, innovate, and develop cutting-edge AI solutions for real-world challenges? Join us for A Idea-thon (AI), organized by IEEE Pune Section, in collaboration with Elliot Systems and IEEE CS Chapter Pune Section!

🔹 Event Timeline:
📅 Registration Deadline: 20th March 2025
📢 Preliminary Results: 22nd March 2025
🏆 Final Round: 29th March 2025 at Elliot Systems

🔹 Team Structure:
👥 Teams of 3-5 members
🎓 At least one IEEE member per team

🔹 Submission Guidelines:
📑 8-10 slides showcasing your AI-based solution
🎨 No specific format – be creative!
🌍 Solutions should tackle real-world challenges

Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, compete, and bring your AI ideas to life! Register now and be part of this exciting innovation journey.

📌 Register here:
https://lnkd.in/dfE7kiQi

 
Jornada en la que contaremos con expertas en diferentes campos del panorama español, que expondrán su punto de vista en mesas redondas y conferencias. 

Participan:

• Teresa Riesgo Alcaide. Secretaria General de Innovación. Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y
  Universidades
• Mayte Bacete Castello. Directora Maxlinear Hispania. Presidenta de Valencia Silicon Cluster
• Gema Mª Martín Reyes. Directora Proyectos I+D, Ontech Group
• Ana González Márquez. Directora de Tecnología y Desarrollo de Producto, Teledyne e2v
• Olga Ramos García. Directora Ingeniería de Componentes, Alter Technology TUV Nord
• Flor Neira Sarmiento. Directora de Operaciones, KD
• Mª Ángeles Martín Prats. Profesora titular, Universidad de Sevilla. Fundadora de Skylife
  Engineering
• Celia López Ongil. Profesora Titular, Universidad Carlos III Madrid
• María del Carmen Romero Ternero. Profesora Titular, Universidad de Sevilla. Directora ETSII
• Rafaella Fiorelli Martegani. Científico Titular, Instituto de Microelectrónica de Sevilla, US-CSIC
• Irene Fondón García. Profesora Titular, Universidad de Sevilla
• Soledad Gómez Begines. Profesora IES Torre de los Herberos

¡Esperamos contar con tu asistencia! Si no puedes asistir sigue la jornada por streaming en Youtube.com/@fisica_us.

Details coming soon

Join us for the first annual student research symposium hosted at Florida Polytechnic University!

If you would like to represent a company, send me an email for an opportunity to host a table at the event: pseixas1948@floridapoly.edu

Information:

Free to attend.

Opportunity to attend paper presentations from students.

Opportunity to network with students at Florida Polytechnic University.

Tech Horizons Summit 2025 brings together emerging technology innovations from IEEE Region 3! This summit will host notable speakers, industry professionals, and researchers, who will share insights on emerging innovations shaping the future of technology. Join us at the Florida Polytechnic University Campus for a day of networking and learning about future technologies!

Open to: Students and Professionals

Venue: Florida Polytechnic University Campus 4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL 33805

Organizers: IEEE Student Branch at Florida Polytechnic University and IEEE Computer Society at Florida Polytechnic University (@ieee_cs_floridapoly), IEEE Computer Society Student Chapter at USF (@ieeecs_usf) with dedicated support from and Professional Chapter at Florida West Coast Section.

WELCOME IEEE EDUCATION WEEK- FIRST of the two events

Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 11:00 AM  US-Central

                    TOPIC:  " Emerging Technology: Cyber/ AI"   

PRESENTATION:  

Progression in the engineering profession is the key to achieving successful and resilient economies worldwide. However, emerging technologies are driving interdisciplinary studies in new engineering fields, such as Peace Engineering, Wind Engineering, AI, ML, Data Science, etc. This abstract presents the challenges of Cybersecurity and AI/ML and their implication in safeguarding the engineering profession

Computational Approaches to SMART Energy Management 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hr-mohan_5th-apr-2025-at-11-am-ist-webinar-activity-7307303175269556226-VPmL

Workshop Series Introduction

This workshop is one of a series of workshops that aim to enhance understanding of data modeling processes for those interested in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Specifically, it is designed to prepare participants for the first edition of the upcoming IEEEModelthon 1.0 on Kaggle.

Workshop Overview

In this workshop, you will learn about different types of data sources, methods of reading them, and how to represent them in their final form to be ready for further data exploration in the next stage.

Purpose

Primarily, it will cover reading data from relational databases, data in tabular format (csv, Excel, tsv, etc.), and web scraping. This workshop is ideal for beginners to intermediate learners eager to understand the initial steps of the data science process.

Objective and Outcome

This workshop is essential for anyone in a data-driven field. It introduces methods for reading data of various types from their sources, whether from relational databases, websites (web scraping), text from an article, Excel file, etc., and representing it in its final form so that it is ready for processing in the next step.


For more information about the IEEEModelthon 1.0, click here.

The IEEE Alabama Section eagerly anticipates an illuminating joint presentation by David Chandler and Bryan Owings on Microchip Atomic Clocks

Atomic clocks have become so precise they can now measure thirty billion years with a one second uncertainty. Previously confined to national laboratories and academia, atomic clocks are now commonly deployed in real world applications like cell phone networks, data centers, radars, and the GPS constellation. This presentation will cover the fundamental physics of atomic clocks, the different types of commercially available clocks, and the new clocks that are being created laboratories around the world.

Technical Reference article: IEEE Spectrum Organization monthly magazine November 2024: Squeezing an Optical Atomic Clock into a Briefcase

This article should spur us on to read our monthly technical publication each month and broaden our knowledge.

PLEASE register for this event to help have a list of participants to mark present and email PDH forms. Continue requesting PDHs to ensure you receive your PDH.

Please email RoyBrown@southernco.com after attending the event if you want a PDH certificate.

Contact Roy lee brown if you cannot log in: 205-842-6761 or email for help. 

I will email you a Link that works for me.

We look forward to you joining us and sharing this exciting program.

IEEE wishes to thank John Fischer Coop, UAB student and works for SCS as intern, for assisting roy brown to enter this eNotice program.

IEEE and SCS are proud sponsors of the USA college COOP program!!!! EAGA educating America to be great again!

Workshop Series Introduction

This workshop is one of a series of workshops that aim to enhance understanding of data modeling processes for those interested in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Specifically, it is designed to prepare participants for the first edition of the upcoming IEEEModelthon 1.0 on Kaggle.

Workshop Overview

Now it’s time to discover and visualize the data to gain insights. In this workshop we will go into a little more depth and understand the data.
In this phase, we will create statistical visuals to get an idea about the distribution of data values and how they are correlated to each other using correlation measures by building scatter plots and heat maps. We will also detect outliers (if they exist) and how to deal with them.

In addition, we will evaluate the quality of the data and identify any dirty data to deal with later in the next step of building a machine learning model -data preprocessing and cleansing.

In this workshop, we will start working with the Python Matplotlib library to build visualizations and extract insight from them. We will also learn about the different types of visualizations and how to choose the appropriate visualization based on each data type.

Purpose

Primarily, it will cover how to create data charts using Python Matplotlib library and how to extract the insight about that chart! This workshop is ideal for beginners to intermediate learners eager to understand the initial steps of the data science process.

Objective and Outcome

This workshop is essential for anyone in a data-driven field to gain deeper understanding of the story behind the data. It introduces methods for representing data as charts of various types and understanding the relationships between columns. The main outcome of this phase is to understand the data well to decide how to deal with it in the next phase -data preprocessing.


For more information about the IEEEModelthon1.0, click here.

The Android Innovators Hackathon 2025 is an intensive, innovation-driven competition designed to challenge developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts to build cutting-edge Android applications within a limited timeframe. This hackathon brings together professionals and students to collaborate, experiment, and create groundbreaking mobile solutions that address real-world challenges.

Key Focus Areas

• Mobile App Development: Building high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly Android applications using the latest tools and technologies.
• Jetpack & Modern Android Development (MAD): Leveraging Jetpack components, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose for efficient and modern UI/UX experiences.
• AI & Machine Learning: Integrating ML Kit, TensorFlow Lite, and AI-powered features for smart Android applications.
• Security & Data Privacy: Implementing robust authentication, encryption, and compliance with security best practices.
• Cloud & Backend Integration: Utilizing Firebase, GraphQL, REST APIs, and real-time database solutions for seamless app connectivity.
• Cross-Platform & Multi-Device Compatibility: Exploring Kotlin Multiplatform, Flutter, and Android development for wearables and IoT devices.
• Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR): Creating immersive applications using ARCore and VR technologies.
• Monetization & Business Strategy: Incorporating in-app purchases, ads, and Play Store optimization strategies for market-ready applications.

Hackathon Structure

• Team Formation & Ideation: Participants form teams and brainstorm innovative solutions aligned with the hackathon’s theme.
• Coding Sprint: A 24- to 48-hour development marathon where teams build functional prototypes using Android development tools and frameworks.
• Mentorship & Technical Support: Guidance from industry experts, Google Developer Experts (GDEs), and senior engineers to refine ideas and troubleshoot issues.
• Pitch & Demo: Teams present their projects to a panel of judges, demonstrating functionality, innovation, and impact.
• Awards & Recognition: Winners receive prizes, funding opportunities, and mentorship to scale their solutions.

This hackathon is an opportunity for developers to showcase their skills, collaborate with peers, and push the boundaries of Android innovation while tackling real-world challenges with technology.

Ven a celebrar con nosotros el IEEE DAY UNISIMON, en donde contaremos con charlas de interés, actividades y dinámica que de seguro será de su interés y completo agrado. No te lo pierdas y comparte con nosotros este día y conoce lo que IEEE tiene para ti.

Special Event 9 April 2025 8pm – 10pm

Careers in Technology

George Hurlburt on Ethics & Generative AI: the latest, a how-to demonstration, implications, standards, paper publications, impacts on humans, cyber physical systems, and more.

Author of: “What If Ethics Got in the Way of Generative AI?” IEEE Computer Society EDGE November 2024; originally in: IT Professional vol. 25, no.2, 2023.

George Hurlburt is the uncompensated chief scientist at the STEMCorp Foundation and serves on the Board of Advisors for the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.

With Computer Society, SIGHT, COPE, AP-S, ComSoc, FutureNetworks, Standards, DIITA Dignity Identity Inclusion Trust and Agency

Note: PDH / CEU is not being offered for the Spring 2025 sessions.

Workshop Series Introduction

This workshop is one of a series of workshops that aim to enhance understanding of data modeling processes for those interested in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Specifically, it is designed to prepare participants for the first edition of the upcoming IEEEModelthon 1.0 on Kaggle.

Workshop Overview

The next phase after applying data preprocessing is to run the machine learning algorithm. The result of this phase directly affects the performance of the ML algorithm. So, it is critical to have the data ready in its final form with no wrong data, no missing values, no outliers, no duplicated rows, etc.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this phase is to have the data in its final form, ready to use for the ML algorithm. Some ML algorithms work well with categorical data and apply embedded encoding techniques and others do not (we should manually encode categorical columns), some of them deal well with missing values and apply an embedded imputation and some do not, and very many considerations!

Objective and Outcome

IT Expedition is an initiative led by volunteers from the joint chapter between the Computer and Communications Society and the IEEE student branch of the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia. This program marks the first time we offer half-day technical visits exclusively for our university chapter members, with two visits planned for this year. The first visit is scheduled for mid-April at the Barranquilla Mayor's Office, where participants will tour various departments within the Secretariat of Planning—particularly the IT department. During this visit, students will have the opportunity to observe operations related to IT support, server administration, and more, as well as receive a comprehensive presentation on the suite of software solutions developed at the Mayor's Office to address urban challenges. The second visit, planned for the second semester of the year between September and October, is to Claro, where members will gain further exposure to industry practices and the latest in technology.

The CyberShield Hackathon is a high-impact cybersecurity challenge designed to bring together ethical hackers, security researchers, developers, and IT professionals to collaboratively tackle real-world cybersecurity threats. This event fosters innovation in defensive and offensive security, equipping participants with the latest tools, methodologies, and strategies to safeguard digital assets.

Key Focus Areas

• Offensive Security & Ethical Hacking: Hands-on penetration testing, vulnerability exploitation, and red teaming techniques.
• Defensive Security & Incident Response: Developing security solutions, monitoring, and responding to cyber threats in real-time.
• Secure Coding Practices: Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in applications through secure development methodologies (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Network Security & Forensics: Analyzing and securing network infrastructure using tools like Wireshark, Snort, and Zeek.
• Cloud & IoT Security: Securing cloud-native applications, IoT devices, and edge computing environments against emerging threats.
• Cryptography & Data Protection: Implementing robust encryption techniques, PKI, and zero-trust security models.
• AI & Cybersecurity: Leveraging machine learning for threat detection, anomaly detection, and predictive security analytics.
• Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenges: Realistic cybersecurity simulations requiring skillful problem-solving in web security, cryptography, reverse engineering, and digital forensics.

Event Structure

• CTF Competitions: Participants solve cybersecurity challenges to test and improve their skills.
• Red Team vs. Blue Team Simulations: Offensive and defensive security teams engage in live security breach scenarios.
• Technical Workshops & Training: Expert-led sessions covering the latest cybersecurity trends and techniques.
• Industry Expert Panels & Keynotes: Insights from cybersecurity leaders, ethical hackers, and industry professionals.
• Networking & Collaboration: Connecting with peers, mentors, and potential employers in the cybersecurity domain.

The CyberShield Hackathon provides a dynamic platform for cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals to sharpen their skills, collaborate on innovative security solutions, and gain hands-on experience in combating modern cyber threats.