Humber College Arduino/Microcontroller Hardware & Electronics Study Workshops.
2023-06-09 10:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-14 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-07-21 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-07-28 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-04 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-11 12:00 - 20:00 UTC | Room: J233a, Bldg: H, 2nd Floor, 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9W5L7
Weekly, In-Person Arduino/RP2040/ESP32 Workshop with various peripherals and how to interface them. Beginner to Expert level. LED Displays, Infrared, Matrix Keyboard, sound, DHT sensors, Servos, LED Strips, Analog Inputs… and whatever else the students bring to the table. Also, students can come in for tutoring, work on homework and class projects. Room: J233a, Bldg: H, 2nd Floor, 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9W5L7

Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us?
2023-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/362301
Discover the long-term impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our world! Join us for an insightful event where we’ll explore the revolutionary changes brought about by AI and its potential consequences. Our special guest speaker, Kenneth Wenger, will share his expertise from his groundbreaking book. Artificial intelligence is everywhere—it’s in our houses, phones, and cars. AI makes decisions about what we should buy, watch, and read, and it won’t be long before AI’s in our hospitals combing through our records. Maybe soon it will even be deciding who’s innocent and who goes to jail. In Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us? A Layperson’s Guide to the Concepts, Math, and Pitfalls of AI (February 2023; Working Fires Foundation) AI expert Kenneth Wenger deftly explains the complexity at the heart of artificial intelligence. He celebrates the elegance and ingenuity of AI algorithms—and you don’t need a computer science degree to follow along. “The purpose of this book is to explain how AI works at a level of detail that makes these algorithms accessible to a general audience,” Wenger writes. “Why should you get involved in the discussion if you are not a scientist? Because each of us can influence our collective future. You have the ability to influence policy every time you go out and vote. The public can decide what areas of research should get more attention. You will be better served by understanding how these systems work and what we realistically need to worry about rather than making an emotional decision based on uninformed sensationalist ideas.” Speaker(s): Kenneth Wenger, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/362301

Amateur Radio certification study Saturday online
2023-06-10 22:00 - 23:59 | 50 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V4A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/363431
Saturday Online Study Group preparing for the Canadian Amateur Radio certification exam. 2hrs/week CEU/PDH credits issued by request. Course based on the certification study guide from https://www.coaxpublications.ca/ord0001.php Purchase the book if you are serious about learning this. Optional morse code practise with course. There are other books available that basically covers the same topics. Course continues depending on registration. Course is free. Fee for CEU/PDH certification and/or fee to write the Canadian federal certification exam. Workshop is open to anyone, IEEE members and non-members. This study group is repeating, if you miss a lecture, you can continue the workshop when it repeats. 12 weeks long plus time off for exams and reading week at Humber Registration is required. Email will be send out to all registrants just before the meetings start with the link for google meet or zoom. Agenda: 2 hours every Saturday morning 10-12 am edt (Saturday afternoon/evening in Europe) 50 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V4A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/363431

Radar-inspired imaging for breast cancer detection
2023-06-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Room: BA1180, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George st, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biomedical applications at microwave and radio frequencies rely on the differences in permittivity and conductivity of biological tissues. The properties of healthy tissues span a wide range that relates to water content, while diseased tissues such as malignancies typically exhibit increased properties. Leveraging these differences, microwave imaging has been investigated as an alternative method for breast cancer detection and treatment monitoring. Several approaches have been developed to map the properties of tissues and identify anomalies. Microwave tomography involves measuring signals transmitted through the tissues, then iteratively updating properties of a model until simulations match these measurements. Radar-based approaches involve collecting reflections from tissues, then processing and focusing these reflections to identify anomalies. For both radar and tomography, key challenges are design of a measurement system and interface that enable reliable and rapid collection of data while operating close to the target tissues, developing imaging algorithms capable of detecting anomalies in a complex background, and reconciling the resulting microwave images with clinically available data. At the University of Calgary, we have developed several generations of prototype systems, focusing on demonstrating the consistency of images collected at different time points, as well as the feasibility of detecting tumors and treatment-related changes. Our most advanced radar-based system implements patient-specific capabilities, scanning the breast with 4 degrees of freedom in sensor positioning to enable consistent collection of data. We leveraged the knowledge gained through experience with this system to develop a novel approach that estimates locally averaged properties of tissues by detecting pulses traveling through the breast. With this approach, we have demonstrated a high degree of similarity between images captured at different time points, as well as symmetry between properties of the right and left breasts. Comparison of the images of right and left breasts of cancer patients has also enabled tracking treatment-related changes. Recently, our team began testing the next generation of this transmission system that features improved resolution. The initial results obtained with this system add to the growing body of work that illustrates the potential of microwave imaging to provide a unique breast imaging solution. Speaker(s): Prof. Elise Fear Room: BA1180, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George st, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

LMAG Chair Teleconference Agenda 2023-June 19 at 4:00 PM (EST)
2023-06-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 2B1, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364686
R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference – MONTHLY MEETING Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 2B1, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364686

Enlightening Panel Discussion: Navigating the Path to a Professorship Position
2023-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Room: TRI-UC Lecture Theatre (basement), Bldg: Toronto Rehab University Centre (KITE-Toronto Rehab Institute), 550 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2A2
Join IEEE Toronto Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society for an insightful panel discussion co-sponsored by IEEE Toronto section and FIBRE. This panel aims at providing valuable guidance and advice to graduate students and young researchers who aspire to pursue a career in academia. This event will bring together a distinguished panel of experienced researchers and academic professionals who will share their expertise and insights on the journey to securing a professorship position. During this engaging session, our panelists will discuss various aspects of the academic job market, provide practical tips for enhancing your prospects, and guide you through the essential steps towards a successful career in academia. Topics to be covered include crafting an impressive academic CV, developing a strong research profile, effective networking strategies, preparing for job interviews and presentations, and navigating the tenure process. Whether you are a graduate student planning your academic career path or a young researcher seeking guidance on advancing towards a professorship position, this panel discussion will provide you with valuable insights and strategies to excel in the competitive academic job market. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, network with like-minded individuals, and gain the knowledge necessary to navigate the challenging journey towards a professorship position. There will be a tour of KITE Research Institute facilities. We look forward to welcoming you to this enlightening panel discussion and supporting your aspirations in academia! Co-sponsored by: IEEE Toronto Section; KITE Research Institute; Fabric Based Research Platform (FIBRE) Speaker(s): Dr. Nasim Montazeri, Dr. Shumit Saha, Dr. Raheleh Saryazdi, Dr. Ahmed Elwali Agenda: – 11:30am: Attendees’ check-in – 11:30am-12pm : Lunch/refreshment – 12pm-1pm : Panel Discussion – 1pm-2pm : Networking and tour of KITE facilities Room: TRI-UC Lecture Theatre (basement), Bldg: Toronto Rehab University Centre (KITE-Toronto Rehab Institute), 550 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2A2

Officers' Meeting - Monday 26th of June
2023-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364287
Officers’ Meeting – Monday 26th of June
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364287

IEEE Laser Education Day
2023-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 | 1705 Argentia Road, Unit 9, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5N 3A9
Event: Laser Education Day – Hosted by: Trotec Laser Canada – Exclusive event for esteemed members of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) – Date: Wednesday, June 28th – Time: 11AM to 2PM – Location: 1705 Argentia Road, Unit 9, Mississauga, ON L5N 3A9 – An enriching and immersive experience into the realm of laser cutters and engravers – Lunch and learn session with seasoned experts – Live demonstrations showcasing the precision and versatility of cutting-edge laser machines – Materials showcased: plastics, acrylics, wood, metals, and more – Designed for discerning engineers from various fields – Aims to equip professionals with knowledge and skills to harness the full potential of Laser Technology – Explore a wide range of applications and revolutionize projects – Engage in insightful discussions with industry-leading professionals – Gain invaluable insights into the limitless possibilities offered by Laser Technology Co-sponsored by: Trotec Laser Canada Inc. Agenda: 11 am – Presentation 12pm – Lunch 12:30 pm – Demonstrations on lasers 1705 Argentia Road, Unit 9, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5N 3A9

Secure and Trustworthy Communications to Empower Intelligent IoT Systems: A Collaborative Perspective
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366000
IoT systems play critical roles in supporting diverse vertical applications by connecting heterogeneous devices, machines, and industrial processes. Any potential security risk in IoT systems could lead to catastrophic consequences and even system failure of critical infrastructures, particularly for applications relying on tight collaborations among distributed devices and facilities. While security is the cornerstone for many IoT applications, trust among entities and information privacy are becoming increasingly important. However, existing solutions often feature various distinctive weaknesses, including drastically increased time latency, communication/computation overheads, and privacy leakage, which are extremely undesirable for delay-sensitive, resource-constrained, and privacy-aware IoT communications. To overcome these challenges, this presentation will introduce a series of approaches to achieve cost-effective and reliable security and trust, providing efficient solutions for supporting a wide variety of vertical industry applications enabled by IoT. Speaker(s): He Fang Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366000

Amateur Radio certification study Saturday online
2023-07-15 20:00 - 22:00 | 50 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V4A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364671
Saturday Online Study Group preparing for the Canadian Amateur Radio certification exam. 2hrs/week CEU/PDH credits issued by request. Course based on the certification study guide from https://www.coaxpublications.ca/ord0001.php Purchase the book if you are serious about learning this. Optional morse code practise with course. There are other books available that basically covers the same topics. Course continues depending on registration. Course is free. Fee for CEU/PDH certification and/or fee to write the Canadian federal certification exam. Workshop is open to anyone, IEEE members and non-members. This study group is repeating, if you miss a lecture, you can continue the workshop when it repeats. 12 weeks long plus time off for exams and reading week at Humber Registration is required. Email will be send out to all registrants just before the meetings start with the link for google meet or zoom. Agenda: 2 hours every Saturday morning 10-12 am edt (Saturday afternoon/evening in Europe) 50 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V4A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364671

Applications of Quantum-Dash Mode-Locked Laser in Microwave Photonics
2023-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366426
Microwave photonics (MWP) is a typical optical signal processing application for optical communications, antenna systems, and 5G/6G networks. At the same time, optical frequency combs (OFC) and programmable optical filters enable this system to be reconfigurable. There are several approaches to creating OFC lines, such as the micro-ring resonator, cascaded electro-optic modulator, and mode-locked laser (MLL), in which the quantum dash (QDash) MLL is an ideal on-chip OFC source to provide low relative intensity noise (RIN), narrow linewidth, and flat comb spectrum. In this seminar, we will present three typical applications of MWP systems using QDash MLL as the OFC source. The photonic beamforming illustrates a phased antenna array system that can do directional radiation and scanning. The MWP filter is a reconfigurable finite impulse response (FIR) filter, and a specially designed MWP filter can also be used for instantaneous frequency measurement. In partnership with the (https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program)Challenge program at National Research Council (NRC), we invite you to join this virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between researchers. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada Speaker(s): Yuxuan Xie , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366426

IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecturer 2023
2023-07-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Room: KHS 335, Bldg: Kerr Hall, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366655
Magnetic Hardening in Low-Dimensional Ferromagnets By: Dr. J. Ping Liu Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecturer 2023 How “hard” (coercive) a ferromagnet can be has been a puzzle for a century. Seven decades ago, William Fuller Brown offered his famous theorem to correlate coercivity with the magnetocrystalline anisotropy fields in ferromagnetic materials. However, the experimental coercivity values have been far below the calculated levels given by the theorem, which is called Brown’s coercivity paradox. Researchers have attempted to solve the paradox with sustained efforts; however, the paradox remains unsolved, and coercivity still cannot be predicted and calculated quantitatively by modeling. Progress has been made in the past 20 years in understanding coercivity mechanisms in nanoscale low- dimensional ferromagnets. In fact, ferromagnetism is a size-dependent physical phenomenon, as revealed by theoretical studies. However, nanoscale ferromagnetic samples with controllable size and shape have been available only in recent times. By adopting newly developed salt-matrix annealing, surfactant-assisted milling, and improved hydrothermal and chemical solution techniques, we used a bottom-up approach to produce nanostructured magnets and have successfully synthesized monodisperse ferromagnetic Fe–Pt, Fe–Co, and Sm–Co nanoparticles and Co nanowires with extraordinary properties, which are strongly size- and shape-dependent. A study on size-dependent Curie temperature of the L10 ferromagnetic nanoparticles with sizes down to 2 nm has experimentally proved a finite-size effect. A systematic study of nanowires with extremely high coercivity above their magnetocrystalline anisotropy fields has opened a door to the solution of Brown’s paradox. Speaker(s): Dr. J. Ping Liu, Dr. J. Ping Liu Room: KHS 335, Bldg: Kerr Hall, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366655

Amateur Radio certification study Saturday online
2023-07-22 20:00 - 22:00 | 50 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V4A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/367210
Saturday Online Study Group preparing for the Canadian Amateur Radio certification exam. 2hrs/week CEU/PDH credits issued by request. Course based on the certification study guide from https://www.coaxpublications.ca/ord0001.php Purchase the book if you are serious about learning this. Optional morse code practise with course. There are other books available that basically covers the same topics. Course continues depending on registration. Course is free. Fee for CEU/PDH certification and/or fee to write the Canadian federal certification exam. Workshop is open to anyone, IEEE members and non-members. This study group is repeating, if you miss a lecture, you can continue the workshop when it repeats. 12 weeks long plus time off for exams and reading week at Humber Registration is required. Email will be send out to all registrants just before the meetings start with the link for google meet or zoom. Agenda: 2 hours every Saturday morning 10-12 am edt (Saturday afternoon/evening in Europe) 50 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V4A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/367210

Detailed modelling of large-scale photovoltaic power plants under partial shading conditions
2023-07-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Room: 2056, Bldg: Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Center, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/367856
As the popularity of solar panels increases, significant research is being performed to mitigate the power losses due to partial shading in photovoltaic power plants. One way to reduce the effects of partial shading conditions is by using bypass–diodes. In order to accurately model the PV cell with bypass diodes, it is necessary to consider both series and parallel configurations of bypass–diodes, as well as the thermal behavior of bypass–diodes. This research constructs an electro–thermal modular model for any size photovoltaic system and includes the effects of both the photovoltaic cells and bypass–diodes. Speaker(s): Dr. Hector R. Robles Campos, Room: 2056, Bldg: Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Center, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/367856

Officers' Meeting - Thursday 27th of July
2023-07-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/365328
Officers’ Meeting – Thursday 27th of July
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/365328

DL Talk: Self-Evolving and Transformative (SET) Protocol Architecture for 6G
2023-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Room: 460, Bldg: ENG, 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3
IEEE Toronto VTS Chapter is pleased to host a Distinguished Lecturer talk on July 27. The speaker, Dr. Lin Cai, is a Professor with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Victoria. She is an NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellow, an Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) Fellow, and an IEEE Fellow, and received numerous awards. All are welcome to join this DL seminar! Room: 460, Bldg: ENG, 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3

Wearable Mechatronic Garments for Motion Assessment and Support
2023-08-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/368022
Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a technical talk on the Wearable Mechatronic Garments for Motion Assessment and Support presented by Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos. Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 4:00 – 5:00 PM Abstract: More than 3.5 billion people suffer from neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. The aging population and growing obesity rates in Canada are predicted to substantially increase the prevalence of these conditions, which result in limited mobility and a reduced quality of life. The rehabilitation programs required to recover from these conditions are expensive, time consuming, overwhelming, and limited in their effectiveness. Incomplete recovery results in chronic pain and disability associated with limited mobility that costs Canadians over $20 billion each year in direct and indirect costs. To help patients recover fully from mobility-related disorders or to assist with long-lasting mobility issues, Dr. Trejos is leading an interdisciplinary research team focused on the design and development of wearable biomechatronic devices. The ultimate goal for these advanced technologies is to have them monitor patient performance and actively respond to their needs in real time by providing therapy, ensuring adherence and engagement, and directly communicating with clinicians. This talk will focus on presenting our progress to date at the Wearable Biomechatronics Laboratory, focusing on the design of novel unobtrusive actuators, embedded sensors for tracking patient biosignals, control systems that advance the intelligence of the devices, and user interfaces to communicate with patients and clinicians. Speaker(s): Ana Luisa Trejos, PhD., Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/368022

Diagnostic and Prognostic Medical Devices
2023-08-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/363735
Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Diagnostic and Prognostic Medical Devices, presented by Dr. Razieh (Neda) Salahandish. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 @ 4:00 – 5:00 PM Abstract: Clinicians are increasingly interested in employing innovative engineering tools and techniques for early-stage disease diagnosis, including infectious diseases, cancers, and brain injury disorders, to reduce economic, social, and health burdens. Integrated biosensing systems, which combine various scientific disciplines such as biology, chemistry, medicine, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering, are viewed as effective approaches to tackle the associated medical and health concerns. While conventional laboratory-based testing remains prevalent, the appeal of routine use of low-cost and near-patient diagnostic systems opens up potential avenues for rapid disease screening, longitudinal medication effectiveness studies, biomarker discovery, and prognostics. In this research seminar, Dr. Salahandish delves into the scientific underpinnings and outcomes of her doctoral and postdoctoral research, as well as her ongoing investigations into novel technologies for biomedical devices, with a specific focus on wearable diagnostic platforms. This includes the fabrication of compact and multiplexed electrochemical biosensing systems, utilizing screen-printing of chemically engineered nanomaterial inks, or developing nanocomposite interfaces to detect disease-related proteins, RNAs/DNAs, and metabolites. Additionally, Dr. Salahandish will discuss the integration of biosensing strips with microfluidic systems to enable automated on-chip assay performance, as well as the development of impedance-based bi-potentiostats as custom-made handheld readout systems. The combination of these technologies creates a portable quantitative diagnostic platform. Although the clinical applications of electrochemical sensing are still in the early stages of validation, there are promising research opportunities in utilizing these biosensors for rapid detection of multiple biomarkers, wearable and in-vivo biosensing patches and chips, and tissue modeling organ-on-a-chip systems for drug discovery purposes. These advancements hold great potential in both academic and industrial realms for breakthrough developments in the future. Speaker(s): Razieh (Neda) Salahandish, PhD., Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/363735

IM/DD and Coherent Optical Fiber Transmission Systems: Challenges and Opportunities
2023-08-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Room: MC603, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, 3480 University Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0E9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/367465
The insatiable growth of datacenter traffic mandates increasing the capacity of cost-effective transceiver technologies to meet the foreseen demand. Competing configurations include Intensity Modulation / Direct Detection (IM/DD) and coherent transceiver architectures. In this presentation we will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with these two options including such topics as: wavelength, reach modulation format, modulator technology, and power consumption. In partnership with the (https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program)Challenge program at National Research Council (NRC), we invite you to join this virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between researchers. —- Résumé : La croissance insatiable du trafic dans les centres de données exige l’augmentation de la capacité des technologies d’émetteurs-récepteurs rentables pour répondre à la demande prévue. Les configurations concurrentes comprennent la modulation d’intensité/détection directe (IM/DD) et les architectures d’émetteurs-récepteurs cohérents. Dans cette présentation, nous discuterons des défis et des opportunités associés à ces deux options, y compris des sujets tels que la longueur d’onde, le format de modulation de la portée, la technologie du modulateur et la consommation d’énergie. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada Speaker(s): Prof. David V. Plant, Room: MC603, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, 3480 University Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0E9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/367465

Electronic-photonic co-design; from optical phase control to optical computing
2023-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Room: BA1200, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Integrated electronic-photonic co-design can profoundly impact both fields resulting in advances in several areas such as energy efficient communication, computation, signal processing, imaging, and sensing. Examples of integrated electronic-photonic co-design may be categorized into two groups: (a) electronic assisted photonics, where integrated analog, RF, mm-wave, and THz circuits are employed to improve the performance of photonic systems, and (b) photonic assisted electronics, where photonic systems and devices are used to improve the performance of integrated RF, mm-wave, and THz systems. In this talk, examples of electronic-photonic co-design such as photonic assisted near-field imaging, photonic-mmWave deep networks, and low power laser stabilization and linewidth reduction will be presented. Speaker(s): Firooz Aflatouni, Room: BA1200, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Humber IEEE Camping and Park Visit
2023-08-25 14:00 - 2023-09-04 14:00 | Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Concession Road 7, Alliston, Ontario, Canada, L9R 1V3
Humber College Camping Trip or Day Pass to Earl Rowe Park August 25-labour day. Available to ALL HUMBER STUDENTS present and past, their families, ALL HUMBER FACULTY and their families. IEEE is asking you to come and see the beauty that nature has to offer and why we need to work together to create technology that reduces pollution and greenhouse gases. The walking trails connect you with the best that nature has to offer. The beach makes you feel like you are in a different country. This awe inspiring park will leave you with lasting memories of what we should be striving to become for the whole world. Earl Rowe Park has registration fees for camping of about $50 per night or about $20 for a day pass depending on how many people and seniors are in your car. When you register for this event, I will send you more information about how to register with Parks Ontario and answer any questions. For 2023, you have to register for day passes in advance through them Ontario parks weksite: (https://www.ontarioparks.com/) Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Concession Road 7, Alliston, Ontario, Canada, L9R 1V3

IEEE Toronto - ExCom Meeting on September 7th
2023-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Room: ENG 288, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building, ENG 288, George Vari Engineering Building, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/371330
IEEE Toronto – ExCom Meeting on September 7th Room: ENG 288, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building, ENG 288, George Vari Engineering Building, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/371330

Amateur Radio certification study Saturday online - Lesson #1
2023-09-10 21:15 - 23:15 | 50 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V4A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/367874
Saturday Online Study Group preparing for the Canadian Amateur Radio certification exam. 2hrs/week CEU/PDH credits issued by request. Course based on the certification study guide from https://www.coaxpublications.ca/ord0001.php Purchase the book if you are serious about learning this. Optional morse code practise with course. There are other books available that basically covers the same topics. Course continues depending on registration. Course is free. Fee for CEU/PDH certification and/or fee to write the Canadian federal certification exam. Workshop is open to anyone, IEEE members and non-members. This study group is repeating, if you miss a lecture, you can continue the workshop when it repeats. 12 weeks long plus time off for exams and reading week at Humber Registration is required. Email will be send out to all registrants just before the meetings start with the link for google meet or zoom. Agenda: 2 hours every Saturday morning 10-12 am edt (Saturday afternoon/evening in Europe) 50 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V4A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/367874

Space Radiation Hardness Assurance
2023-09-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/371484
Space can be a hostile environment for both space system hardware and humans. One important potential threat is the presence of charged particles and electromagnetic radiation present in outer space. Space radiation environment is characterized by a variety of sources, each contributing to a range of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation types. This presentation will go over all aspect of a Radiation Hardness Assurance program, from overview of the radiation sources, their effects on space systems, how to define mission requirements, to a preliminary overview of tolerant design and test methods. ———– L’espace peut être un environnement hostile à la fois pour le matériel des systèmes spatiaux et pour les humains. La présence de particules chargées et de rayonnements électromagnétiques dans l’espace constitue une menace potentielle importante. L’environnement radiatif de l’espace est caractérisé par une variété de sources, chacune contribuant à une gamme de types de rayonnements ionisants et non ionisants. Cette présentation abordera tous les aspects d’un programme d’assurance de la résistance aux rayonnements, depuis une vue d’ensemble des sources de rayonnements, de leurs effets sur les systèmes spatiaux, de la manière de définir les exigences de la mission, jusqu’à une vue d’ensemble préliminaire de la conception tolérante et des méthodes d’essai. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada Speaker(s): Eric Gloutnay, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/371484

Dispelling Some Myths About Wi-Fi vs. 5G Battle
2023-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Room: 460, Bldg: ENG , 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3
In this standards oriented talk, the speaker will present some facts regarding the potential competition between Wi-Fi and 5G. Both technologies have been extremely useful and popular world-over. However, there seems to be a perception amongst some that we might only need 5G/6G for satisfying future needs. The speaker will present the evolution of Wi-Fi and compare its usage vis-a-vis cellular. In summary, he will address how both have their important roles and how we need to cater to the demands of spectrum for both technologies. Room: 460, Bldg: ENG , 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3
