Objective: To define the theme, scope, and initial action items for our International Women’s Day (IWD) panel discussion event. Agenda - Welcome & Meeting Purpose (5 min) - Brief introduction to the meeting’s goals and the importance of the event. - Review of Event Vision & Core Objectives (10 min) - What is our primary goal for this panel? (e.g., inspire, educate, build community, drive action) - Who is our target audience? (e.g., students, faculty, public, specific industry) - Brainstorming: Panel Theme & Key Questions (15 min) - Align with the global IWD theme ("Inspire Inclusion" for 2024) or choose a local/organizational focus. - Draft 3-5 core questions/topics the panel should address. - Speaker Identification & Outreach Strategy (15 min) - Brainstorm potential panelist profiles (e.g., industry leaders, academics, activists, alumni). - Assign names and initial outreach responsibilities. - Logistics & Preliminary Timeline (10 min) - Date & Time: Preferred window for the event. - Format: In-person, hybrid, or virtual? - Venue/Platform: Initial ideas or requirements. - Set key milestones (e.g., "speakers confirmed by X date"). - Roles & Next Action Items (10 min) - Define sub-committees or leads for: Speaker Coordination, Marketing/Promotion, Logistics, Day-of Moderation/Hosting. - Assign clear, immediate next steps with owners and deadlines. - Open Discussion & Closing (5 min) - Address any concerns or brilliant ideas. - Confirm next meeting date/time. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534658

IEEE EDS Toronto is proud to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Tan Cher Ming of Chang Gung University. Join us Monday, 26 January 2026 at 4PM (ET) on University of Toronto. Refreshments will be served. Reschedule to Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 11AM (ET) due to snow day closure. Updated Venue: SF2104 Abstract: --------------------------------------------------------------- Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are fundamental to all electronic systems, providing component integration, electrical interconnection, mechanical support, and thermal management. Despite their critical role, PCB reliability has historically received far less attention than that of electronic components, particularly active devices. This gap is partly due to the perception of PCBs as mature, supporting structures rather than primary reliability drivers. However, PCB technologies continue to evolve, especially for mission‑critical applications operating under high temperature, high humidity, or radiation‑intensive environments. In these conditions, PCB failure mechanisms can significantly influence overall system reliability, yet published studies remain limited. This talk will present key PCB failure mechanisms and highlight how PCB‑level degradation can propagate to system‑level failures, drawing on insights from my recent research. The goal is to encourage engineers to treat PCBs as integral elements of system reliability analysis, particularly in high‑reliability and safety‑critical applications. Speaker(s): Dr. Tan Cher Ming Room: 2104, Bldg: Standard Fleming, 10 King’s College Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3G4

Join us for a fun meetup of the Toronto engineering community at SPIN Toronto! Come play ping pong, meet fellow students and young professionals, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Afterward, we’ll walk together to WaterWorks Food Hall where you can purchase dinner at one of the food stalls and continue networking. Students, young professionals, and friends are all welcome to come! 461 King St W Lower Level, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 1K4