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SUMMARY:Terahertz Days: The role of Directional Terahertz Communications in the 6G era: Usage scenarios\, system concepts\, promises and challenges
DESCRIPTION:The exploitation of the THz band is expected to catalyze 6G applications\, as a solution to both wireless backhaul and fronthaul\, and integrated backhaul/fronthaul applications. However\, the utilization of THz wireless technologies comes with several challenges\, mainly associated with the very high propagation losses in the THz regime\, which require the utilization of high-gain directional antennas with strict beam alignment requirements\, and with challenging blockage scenarios\, which call for intelligent beam steering and blockage avoidance based medium access and resource allocation.  In this talk\, we first discuss critical usage scenarios and significant technology pillars defining the THz Wireless system concept. Then\, a quantitative assessment of intelligent pencil beamforming wireless access technologies is presented\, along with the impact of beam misalignment and blockage. Finally\, the benefits of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces are reported and their expected role in future THz wireless systems is discussed.  Speaker(s): Angeliki Alexiou\, Gunes Karabulut Kurt  Agenda:  11:55 AM – 12:00: Workshop opening by Mansour Naslcheraghi\, Chair of YP Montreal  12:00 AM – 12:05: Terahertz Days workshop series introduction and speaker introduction by chair of Terahertz Days\, Dr. Gunes Karabulut Kurt  12:05 AM – 12:50: Talk by Prof. Angeliki Alexiou  12:50 AM – 01:00 or more (depending on speaker’s availability): Q & A session  Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285255
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/terahertz-days-the-role-of-directional-terahertz-communications-in-the-6g-era-usage-scenarios-system-concepts-promises-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285255
CATEGORIES:Young Professionals
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211030T112018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T070601Z
UID:10000320-1636048800-1636056000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE CIC x Ryerson GMU Indie Game Jam: The Basics & Tile System
DESCRIPTION:This series of 5 beginner friendly workshops will teach students how to create their own indie game in Unity. We will teach the building blocks and best practices to create a shooter including creating the player\, creating enemies\, collectibles\, effects\, and more! All who attend all five sessions will get a certificate from IEEE WIE and can submit their 2D game into a showcase with small prizes at the end of the workshop series.  Week One: (2 Hours) – The Basics & Tile System  –  Introduction to Game Development & Unity (30 Minutes) ● Review of programming (30 minutes)  ○ Variables  ○ If statements  ○ Loops  ○ Classes and methods  ○ Unity’s approach to programming  –  Break (10 minutes) –  Quick demo of final game project (10 minutes) ● Download & import assets (10 minutes) –  Introduction to the tile palette system (10 minutes) ● Draw game background using tile palette system (20 minutes)  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/287738
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-cic-x-ryerson-gmu-indie-game-jam-the-basics-tile-system/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/287738
CATEGORIES:Instrumentation & Measurement,Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211102T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211027T103902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T020122Z
UID:10000318-1635872400-1635877800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Intro to the Mathematics in Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisites: If you know zero math and zero machine learning\, then this talk is for you. Jeff will do his best to explain fairly hard mathematics to you. If you know a bunch of math and/or a bunch machine learning\, then these talks are for you. Jeff tries to spin the ideas in new ways. Abstract: Computers can now drive cars and find cancer in x-rays. For better or worse\, this will change the world (and the job market). Strangely designing these algorithms is not done by telling the computer what to do or even by understanding what the computer does. The computers learn themselves from lots and lots of data and lots of trial and error. This learning process is more analogous to how brains evolved over billions of years of learning. The machine itself is a neural network which models both the brain and silicon and-or-not circuits\, both of which are great for computing. The only difference with neural networks is that what they compute is determined by weights and small changes in these weights give you small changes in the result of the computation. The process for finding an optimal setting of these weights is analogous to finding the bottom of a valley. “Gradient Decent” achieves this by using the local slope of the hill (derivatives) to direct the travel down the hill\, i.e. small changes to the weights.  Speaker(s): Prof. Jeff Edmonds\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/287252
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/intro-to-the-mathematics-in-machine-learning/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/287252
CATEGORIES:Instrumentation & Measurement,Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210922T135118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T135459Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE Virtual Distinguished Lecturer (VDL) Talk: "Connecting Space Assets to the Internet: Challenges and Solutions"
DESCRIPTION:The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) promotes the advancement of science\, technology and applications in communications and related disciplines. It fosters presentation and exchange of information among its members and the technical community throughout the world. The Society maintains a high standard of professionalism and technical competency. The IEEE Communications Society is a professional society of the IEEE.  The IEEE ComSoc New York Chapter is organizing a series of technical seminars for the New York area IEEE members and the general public. We invite researchers and professionals to share their latest work on a variety of topics in communications and related areas. This is the fifth seminar of the series. Together with our fellow IEEE ComSoc Chapters\, we have the great pleasure to invite Dr. Mohammed Atiquzzaman\, an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer\, to talk about the interesting\, exciting and yet challenging task of connecting spacecrafts to the Internet.  Speaker(s): Prof. Mohammed Atiquzzaman\,   Agenda:  07:45 PM – 08:00 PM: Connecting to the ZOOM meeting  08:00 PM – 08:05 PM: Welcoming & IEEE ComSoc Membership Promotion  08:05 PM – 08:10 PM: Speaker Introduction  08:10 PM – 09:00 PM: Presentation (50 minutes)  09:00 PM – 09:10 PM: Questions and Answers (10 minutes)  09:10 PM – 09:15 PM: Closing Remarks  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/282376
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-virtual-distinguished-lecturer-vdl-talk-connecting-space-assets-to-the-internet-challenges-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/282376
CATEGORIES:Communications
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211001T152640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T135459Z
UID:10000471-1635530400-1635537600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Building your online presence by creating your personal website
DESCRIPTION:A personal website is essential in this world where an online presence is a must. Through this workshop\, Simon will show you how to buy your domain\, the cheapest and more efficient way to host it\, how to get SSL certificates for your website and the best practices to design and implement your website.  Speaker(s): Simon Bermudez\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/284161
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/building-your-online-presence-by-creating-your-personal-website/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/284161
CATEGORIES:Magnetics,Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210917T125418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T135458Z
UID:10000461-1635519600-1635523200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Distinguished Lecture - Prof. Levent Sevgi
DESCRIPTION:EM diffraction is critical in many applications including antennas and propagation. Understanding and visualizing EM wave – object interaction is crucial in designing new antenna systems\, in predicting path losses through complex propagation paths\, etc. In order to do that wave pieces such as diffracted waves\, Fringe waves\, etc.\, should first be studied on canonical structures. Then\, complex objects can be investigated by using HFA as well as numerical methods in hybrid form intelligently.  EM wave scattering from waves – objects interaction has long been investigated. Interesting wave phenomena\, diffraction\, occur when objects have sharp edges and tips. Methods known as High Frequency Asymptotics\, such as Geometric optics (GO)\, Physical Optics\, (PO)\, Geometrical Theory of Diffraction\, (GTD)\, Uniform Theory of Diffraction (UTD)\, Physical Theory of Diffraction (PTD) and Theory of Edge Diffraction (TED) have been successfully applied to variety of EM problems. Recently\, numerical methods\, such as Finite Difference time Domain (FDTD)\, Method of Moments (MoM) and Finite Element Method (FEM) have also been used in modeling EM diffraction. These powerful methods\, together with novel approaches\, have shown to be successful not only in modeling EM diffraction but also in distinguishing wave pieces such as scattered waves\, diffracted waves\, Fringe waves\, etc.\, which is very important in visualizing and understanding complex wave – object interaction.  This talk will review all these approaches\, use recently developed EM virtual tools and present comparisons through canonical examples.  Speaker(s): Levent Sevgi\,   Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S3G4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/282006
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-antennas-and-propagation-society-distinguished-lecture-prof-levent-sevgi/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S3G4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/282006
CATEGORIES:Electromagnetics & Radiation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211023T100651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T135458Z
UID:10000317-1635512400-1635516000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Dielectric Materials for Generators and Large Motors
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this presentation is the fundamental aspects of electrical insulation materials\, specifically for rotating equipment – generators and large motors. This talk will cover basic components of an insulation system\, material selection criteria\, review of intrinsic properties as well as aging parameters. Major test methodologies and standards used in selecting and qualifying insulation systems will be discussed. It is intended that this presentation help the audience to understand the critical working aspects of electrical insulation materials. The “why” of dielectrics for their specific applications. This knowledge can aid in maintenance decision processes\, equipment repair decisions\, as well as educate those in the industry understand the tradeoffs in the dielectric materials selection process.  Speaker(s): Dr. Nancy Frost\,   Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/286734
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/dielectric-materials-for-generators-and-large-motors/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/286734
CATEGORIES:Dielectrics & Electrical Insulation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211015T180658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T135033Z
UID:10000476-1635447600-1635451200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE Canada WIE Panel: Awards Applications and Membership Advancements
DESCRIPTION:Learn from WIE professionals from across Canada about how to create a successful award application and how to move upward in your membership with IEEE\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285102
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-canada-wie-panel-awards-applications-and-membership-advancements/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285102
CATEGORIES:Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211019T092611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T135033Z
UID:10000311-1635411600-1635415200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Surface Electromagnetics: Physics Exploration and Engineering Applications
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: From frequency selective surfaces to Huygens metasurfaces\, novel electromagnetic surfaces have been emerging in both scientific exploration and engineering applications. Many intriguing phenomena occur on these surfaces\, and novel devices and applications have been proposed accordingly\, which have created an exciting paradigm in electromagnetics\, the so-called “Surface Electromagnetics (SEM)”. This presentation will review the development of various electromagnetic surfaces\, as well as state-of-the-art concepts and designs. The fundamentals of SEM will be summarized and the frontier topics will be prospected\, including their promising applications in microwaves\, THz\, and optic regimes.  Speaker(s): Prof. Fan Yang\,   Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/286143
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/surface-electromagnetics-physics-exploration-and-engineering-applications/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/286143
CATEGORIES:Electromagnetics & Radiation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211024T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211018T092556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T133343Z
UID:10000308-1635080400-1635084000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Live circuit demonstrations & Semiconductors Workshop
DESCRIPTION:During this one-hour workshop\, the host will introduce three different common input and output devices in digital electronics: the rotary encoder\, the button\, and the stepper motor. The following will be covered.  Circuits and designs that use the elements with analysis and discussion  Live circuit demonstrations and feedback  Background topics on semiconductor components and topologies  Anyone is welcome to attend\, but it is recommended that those who are interested have some fundamental knowledge of electronic theory and semiconductors.  There will be information available about future IEEE events and how to sign up and register.  Speaker(s): John Hooper\,   Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285953
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/live-circuit-demonstrations-semiconductors-workshop/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285953
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211019T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211019T080000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211015T180657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T192354Z
UID:10000475-1634623200-1634630400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Partial discharge measurement for power transformers- UHF PD Measurement Method
DESCRIPTION:The course is intended for utility engineers\, manufacturers of transformers\, transformer components\, monitoring systems\, sensors\, etc.\, students and anyone wishing to understand the scientific foundation of PD measurement\, anyone interested in a deeper awareness of partial discharge measurement and interpretation\, staff who are responsible for transformers and want them to be more operational and efficient.  ttend the session if you want to get familiar with:  – Principle of measurement – Types of sensors for UHF PD Measurement – Calibration of UHF sensors and measurement system – Installation of UHF sensors  Co-sponsored by: Transformer Magazine  Speaker(s): Dr. Stefan Tenbohlen\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285677
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/partial-discharge-measurement-for-power-transformers-uhf-pd-measurement-method/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285677
CATEGORIES:Dielectrics & Electrical Insulation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211009T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211017T090630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T123335Z
UID:10000477-1633770000-1633777200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Electronics session 2021
DESCRIPTION:Easy circuit to transmit and receive audio through an LED  We are using the 555 chip to make an oscillator (Osc). Our audio signal changes the frequency of the Osc.  This signal drives a transistor with Infrared LED collector load……..  We think any voltage controlled oscillator circuit will do. We think so  On the receiver side\, a photodiode converts this light back to current. Circuit then followed with an I-V converter (a simple resistor)…….  And rest is audio..It works  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285740
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/fall-electronics-session-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285740
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211007T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210916T124947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T121814Z
UID:10000456-1633629600-1633633200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Building and Leveraging Your Professional Network Using LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Not sure how to market yourself effectively online using LinkedIn? Unclear about how to establish and maintain professional contacts? In this webinar\, you will learn how to raise your profile and leverage the power of your personal network to advance your career goals.  Register at: https://bit.ly/IEEESession2  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/281919
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/building-and-leveraging-your-professional-network-using-linkedin/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/281919
CATEGORIES:Aerospace & Electronic Systems,Instrumentation & Measurement,Women in Engineering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211004T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210928T145456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T115731Z
UID:10000465-1633374000-1633377600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A security-aware container-based architecture for connected vehicles
DESCRIPTION:Cyberattack is a growing concern in connected vehicles because of the possibility of accessing\, changing\, or destroying sensitive information. On the other hand\, many existing security protocols are infeasible to apply because of high resource consumption. Containers are a method of providing added security through virtualization. Advantages of containers include increasing utilization of bare-metal resources\, and adding security isolation properties to various types of systems. These advantages make containers well-suited for the connected vehicle software. This paper describes a specific consideration in the development of a container architecture pattern for embedded systems\, aimed at enforcing multiple modes of application functionality.  Speaker(s): Dr. Akramul Azim\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/283789
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/a-security-aware-container-based-architecture-for-connected-vehicles/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/283789
CATEGORIES:Vehicular Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211001T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20211013T175332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T112242Z
UID:10000473-1633104000-1633107600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:UofT IEEE AP-S General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Encouraging chapter involvement and IEEE membership among new students  toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285360
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/uoft-ieee-ap-s-general-meeting/
LOCATION:toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/285360
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211001T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210714T235912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T112242Z
UID:10000448-1633096800-1633102200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Applications of Probability in Python
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover an example project on Bayes Classifier\, multiple random variables\, and estimation. We will learn the implementation of multivariate Gaussian distribution\, classification and regression problems in Python. Later we will see that how to define parametric distribution in python and will further explore estimation concepts like maximum likelihood ratio\, maximum posteriori classification\, loglikelihood and logistic regression.  Speaker(s): Taha Sajjad\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/277453
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/applications-of-probability-in-python/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/277453
CATEGORIES:Instrumentation & Measurement,Women in Engineering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210927T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210714T235912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T103904Z
UID:10000446-1632751200-1632756600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Probability in Python
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we first provide a brief review of probability theory making sure that attendees understand probability models and applications. Later in this workshop\, we will discuss basic probability models and their implementation in python\, how to deal with various aspects of conditional probability like total probability theorem\, conditional independence\, Bayes Rule\, etc. Then\, we will discuss the implementation of discrete random variables as well as continuous random variable like Bernoulli variables\, geometric variables\, uniform\, exponential and gaussian distribution. Afterwards\, fundamental law of large numbers related programming concepts will be covered along with sample mean and variance of famous probability distributions.  Speaker(s): Taha Sajjad\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/277449
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/fundamentals-of-probability-in-python/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/277449
CATEGORIES:Instrumentation & Measurement,Women in Engineering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210922T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210914T124852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T230503Z
UID:10000455-1632330000-1632333600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Basic OrCad Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Seneca is offering a basic OrCad Workshop.\nWe will be reinforcing ETY155 concepts and learn about following topics: \n\nSimple resistor circuits\nVoltage divider\nCurrent divider concepts\nParallel circuits vs series circuits\n\nTo amplify the experience\, please have OrCad installed or use virual commons by Seneca to follow through the instruction. \nSpeaker(s): Gabriel Chen\, Adi Malihi
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/basic-orcad-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/281788
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210921T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210914T124852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T230409Z
UID:10000454-1632243600-1632247200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Advanced OrCad Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Seneca is offering an advanced OrCad Workshop.\nWe will be reinforcing ETD555 concepts and learn about following topics: \n\nTransistor circuits (PNP\, NPN\, Darlington and MOSFETS)\nComponents such as IRF840\, IRF9510\, TIP122\, TIP127\, 2N3904\, and 2N3906\n\nTo amplify the experience\, please have OrCad installed or using virual commons to follow through the instructions. \nSpeaker(s): Gabriel Chen\, Adi Malihi
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/advanced-orcad-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/281787
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210916T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210910T123258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T230309Z
UID:10000452-1631815200-1631818800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Internships for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
DESCRIPTION:Not sure how to find an internship? Unclear about how internships are structured? Join a Ryerson University Career & Co-op Centre\, IEEE\, and IEEE Women in Engineering collaboration for this informative workshop to learn about internship opportunities available for undergraduate and graduate students on Sept. 16 from 6-7 pm.
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/internships-for-graduate-and-undergraduate-students/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/281467
CATEGORIES:Instrumentation & Measurement,Women in Engineering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210916T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210914T124851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T180659Z
UID:10000453-1631806200-1631809800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE CCECE WIE Panel
DESCRIPTION:Learn from WIE professionals from across Canada about how to create a successful award application and how to move upward in your membership with IEEE.\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/281734
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-ccece-wie-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/281734
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210805T093727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T230920Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Skills and Education for the Digital Era
DESCRIPTION:The IEEE Toronto Chapter (ComSoc/BTS)\, the IEEE Ottawa Joint Chapter of Communications Society\, Consumer Technology Society\, and Broadcast Technology Society (ComSoc/CTSoc/BTS)\, IEEE ComSoc Montreal Chapter (ComSoc)\, IEEE Ottawa and Toronto Women In Engineering (WIE) Chapters along with the IEEE Ottawa\, Southern Alberta and Canadian Atlantic Young Professionals (YP) Chapters are thrilled to host Dr. Tom Murad\, the Vice Chair\, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Board of Directors. Dr. Murad is currently the Country Lead for Engineering and Technology for Siemens Mobility. In this talk\, we look forward to Dr. Murad as he shares his reflections on the fundamental engineering skills and education requirements for the digital era. \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Tom Murad
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/engineering-skills-and-education-for-the-digital-era/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/278972
CATEGORIES:Communications
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210827T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210827T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210714T235912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T230155Z
UID:10000444-1630072800-1630078200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Basics of Programming in Python
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description: In the workshop\, first the attendees will revisit the basic concepts of Python programming related to (1) writing and executing Python scripts to perform basic tasks\, (2) entering and executing basic Python commands in a Jupyter Notebook\, and (3) creating objects\, data types such as strings\, integers\, Booleans\, variables\, lists\, loops\, coordinate system\, if-statements\, inequalities\, etc. \nLater\, this workshop will discuss the implementation of random variables and probability models in Python. In particular\, we will introduce numpy that includes the basic understanding of arrays\, matrices\, matrices operations\, random data generation and exercises. Furthermore\, since understanding of Matplotlib is necessary to iplot functions and models in Python\, we will explore basic strategies to plot using matplotlib \nSpeaker(s): Taha Sajjad
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/basics-of-programming-in-python/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/277447
CATEGORIES:Instrumentation & Measurement,Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210525T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T210240Z
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SUMMARY:Integrated Access and Backhaul for 5G and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Note: Virtual platform will be delivered to registrants a couple of hours before starting the event. \nContact: IEEE Montreal Section Young Professionals \nAbstract: The number of devices requesting for wireless communications is growing exponentially. Network densification via the deployment of many base stations (BSs) of different types is one of the mechanisms that can be employed to satisfy the ever-increasing demand for bandwidth/capacity in wireless networks. However\, deploying fiber to the small cells may be expensive and impractical when the number of small cells increases. For this reason\, as well as because of the traffic jams and infrastructure displacements caused by fiber optic installation\, millimeter wave (mmw)-based wireless backhaul is currently considered as an alternative\, providing (almost) the same rate as fiber optic with significantly less price and no digging. With this background\, integrated access and backhaul (IAB) networks\, where the operator can utilize part of the radio resources for wireless backhauling\, has recently received considerable attention. The purpose of IAB is to replace existing backhaul systems with flexible wireless backhaul using the existing 3GPP bands providing not only backhaul but also existing cellular services in the same node. This creates more flexibility and reduces the implementation cost. For 5G NR\, IAB is currently considered as a work item in 3GPP\, and it is known as one of the main novelties of 5G. In this talk\, we review the main backhauling techniques\, and present the main motivations/standardization agreements on IAB. Moreover\, We present comparisons between the IAB networks and the cases where all or part of the small access points are fiber-connected. Finally\, we study the robustness of IAB networks to environmental effects and verify the effect of the blockage\, the tree foliage\, the rain as well as the antenna height/gain on the coverage rate of IAB setups\, as the key differences between the fiber-connected and IAB networks. As we show\, IAB is an attractive setup enabling 5G and beyond.
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/integrated-access-and-backhaul-for-5g-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210726T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210726T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210719T075927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T230047Z
UID:10000450-1627300800-1627306200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Flexible Radio Access Beyond 5G: A Future Projection
DESCRIPTION:Dr Arslan has graciously offered to continue the discussion on 5G technologies. The topic is Flexible Radio Access Beyond 5G: A Future Projection. \nAbstract: \nToday’s wireless services and systems have come a long way since the rollout of the conventional voice-centric cellular systems. The demand for wireless access in voice and multi-media applications has increased tremendously. The trend on the variety and the number of mobile devices along with the mobile applications will certainly continue beyond 5G\, creating a wide range of technical challenges. One of the biggest challenges is the security of the communication beyond the classical crypto based approaches which secure the information. In this talk\, security aspects of the physical communication and also physical signal which is called Physical Layer Security (PHY Security) will be discussed. Latest trends\, threats\, and techniques to improve the security of the physical signal will be discussed. The tentative outline of the talk will be as follows: \n\nWireless Communication trends\, requirements\nImportance of secure communication\nClassification of communication security\nPHY security: Communication and REM\nPHY security: Eavesdropping\, Spoofing & Jamming\nAnti-jamming capable communication\nCross-layer security – Secure communication & other advanced radio access technologies\n\nCase- studies\na- Security in URLLC (URLL & Secure communication)\nb- Security in vehicular network (V2V and V2I)\nc- Security in NOMA d- Security in LIS \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Arslan Arslan
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/flexible-radio-access-beyond-5g-a-future-projection/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, Georgia\, United States\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/277084
CATEGORIES:Communications
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210726T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210708T233315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T225837Z
UID:10000442-1627300800-1627304400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Sustainable Service Pricing in Cloud Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Energy efficiency\, which has emerged as a top priority in cloud ecosystems\, is the outcome of appropriate pricing mechanisms and resource allocations. Static pricing mechanisms are the most dominant approach among all the others. They are simple to implement for the service providers and easy to understand for the service users. Inaccurate price calculation and low efficient resource allocation in static pricing mechanisms made researchers discover other solutions to overcome these issues. Double auction mechanisms are among the most appropriate dynamic models. The main challenge of conventional double auction mechanisms is not considering the cloud ecosystems’ specifications\, such as dynamic online features. The term dynamic refers to the many variable parameters in cloud ecosystems\, and they constantly change. Conventional static offline pricing solutions are set based on a series of parameters before running the process. In dynamic online methods\, we customize our pricing models based on dynamic and current parameters. Also\, we continuously optimize these methods to attain optimal results. In this seminar\, firstly\, we define a Dynamic Online Double Auction Mechanism (DODAM) for the IaaS environment\, which covers a broader range of IaaS parameters by considering the dynamic online features of such markets. Considering the features of cloud dynamic online ecosystems\, DODAM provides an appropriate price scheduling for service providers and service users. Cloud secondary market is a new paradigm in IaaS ecosystems. In these markets\, brokers and reseller buyers have attained their resources from service providers of the cloud primary markets in the form of timed packages and repackage them into smaller chunks. As unsold packages do not transfer to the next intervals\, brokers and reseller buyers need to sell their packages as much as possible. We develop a mechanical design that includes a market-based pricing model and a resource allocation algorithm in such markets as our second contribution. Next\, by formulating the inherent competitive features in cloud secondary markets\, we improve the pricing and resource allocation mechanisms in such competitive ecosystems. In the last contribution\, we proposed a Priority-based Dynamic Online Double Auction Model (PB-DODAM)\, considering the perishability and time constraints of traded resources in IaaS secondary markets. The provided experimental results show that all proposed mechanisms drastically increase resource utilization and the overall utility. \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Reza Dibaj \nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/276942
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/sustainable-service-pricing-in-cloud-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/276942
CATEGORIES:Magnetics,Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210719T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210622T221221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T225754Z
UID:10000436-1626717600-1626724800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Product Lifecycle Management
DESCRIPTION:Product Lifecycle Management is a process used to manage all of the business and technical aspects in the life of a product business\, from early stage concept to product retirement. It is used extensively by most Global MultiNational Corporations but it serves small startup businesses very well also. It deals with and includes participation from all of the important business organisations. As such it is very relevant to engineers involved in any aspect of product development. Marto Hoary has worked with a number of multinationals in the USA and Europe where in he has observed and learned the use of this process first hand. \nSpeaker(s): Marto J Hoary\, Sr MIEEE\, M. Eng. \nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/275555
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/product-lifecycle-management/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/275555
CATEGORIES:Instrumentation & Measurement,Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210719T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210708T233314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T225731Z
UID:10000440-1626696000-1626699600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Distributed Machine Learning 101
DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning is an indispensable part of data science\, and there is no need to have a thorough programming background to benefit from it. Machine Learning (ML) and statistical techniques have provided a new era that enables us to convert the data into information and transform it into actionable knowledge. SciKit and TensorFlow are two states of the art libraries that can be used in Python\, and this seminar will open the gate to know their bases. The first seminar is about “Hello World!” Machine Learning program\, using the python language and SciKit learn library. \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Reza Dibaj \nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/276938
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/distributed-machine-learning-101/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/276938
CATEGORIES:Magnetics,Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210717T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210629T223830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T225704Z
UID:10000438-1626526800-1626530400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FRDM-K64 & MBED Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The FRDM-K64 board is a development board designed around the Kinetis K64 MCU. This IEEE Seneca workshop is intended to demonstrate some of the basic functionality of the ARM Mbed platform and to offer assistance with Seneca course content related to microcontrollers and embedded systems. Bring your code\, design ideas\, or technical problems and discuss the best path forward with the workshop host and your fellow students. \nSpeaker(s): John Hooper\, Adi Malihi \nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/276197
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/frdm-k64-mbed-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/276197
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210712T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205204
CREATED:20210615T220333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T205423Z
UID:10000429-1626112800-1626469200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Python programming - Registration
DESCRIPTION:This is an introduction to Python programming for students without any prior programming knowledge or experience. The proposed 5-day course covers the fundamental aspects of programming\, which include data types\, various operators\, input/output\, conditions\, control flow\, functions\, and algorithms. The learning experience is enhanced by a number of examples and problem sets (data\, strings\, file processing and simple graphics) that will be solved interactively during the lecture with the participation of the students. The course format includes 3 hours of daily lectures (2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of lab). A certificate of completions will be given to the student who successfully complete the course and pass a short exam at the end of the course to evaluate their knowledge. Electronic copies of the course materials will be provided to the students. The students will also be provided with career advice\, and skills development. \nThe course is delivered online and limited space (25 spots) is available. Please register by July 11. After the registration\, applicants will be contacted with the virtual meeting information and course material prior to the start of the course. \nFees:\n– $250 CAD (IEEE or OSPE Members)\n– $350 CAD (Non-members) \nPlease follow IEEE on Social Media:\nTweets by IEEEToronto \nHome \n \nCourse Objective: Attendees will gain a solid understanding of principles of programing using Python; they can progress to more advanced programming topics and explores algorithms that are integral parts of more sophisticated methodologies\, e.g.\, Artificial Intelligence. Attendees will have the knowledge to write various Python programs\, and to design algorithms manipulating files and different types of data including numbers\, and text. \nNote: This course is designed to be offered online\, and it requires the attendees to use their personal computers/laptops. Details to Join in will be forwarded to Registered Attendees \nWho should attend: Students\, second career trainees\, engineers\, scientists\, clinicians\, and in general specialists in variety of non-STEM fields. \nWhat will you receive after completion: A certificate of completion will be given to the students who successfully complete the course and pass a short exam. Electronic copies of the course materials. Attendees will also be provided with career\, and skills development advice. \nSpeaker\nDr. Alireza Sadeghian \nDr. Alireza Sadeghian has been with the Department of Computer Science at Ryerson University since 1999\, where he holds the position of the Professor. He is also an Affiliate Scientist at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute\, St. Michael’s Hospital\, and serves as the AI research Theme Lead in Healthcare and Analytics at the Institute for Biomedical Engineering\, Science\, and Technology. \nDr. Sadeghian was the Chair of the Department of Computer Science from 2005 to 2015. He is the founding Director of the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Initiative (AI2) Laboratory and has extensive expertise in the areas of AI\, machine learning\, and Deep Learning particularly related to industrial and medical applications. He has supervised 9 postdoctoral fellows\, 8 PhD\, and 24 Master’s students\, as well as 60 research assistants. He has published over 150 journal manuscripts\, refereed conference papers\, and book chapters\, as well as two edited books. He has 2 invention disclosures and 2 patents. \nDr. Sadeghian has been actively involved with a number of international professional and academic boards including IEEE Education Activity Board. Presently\, he is the Chair of IEEE Computational Intelligence Technical Society Chapter\, Toronto Section. Dr. Sadeghian is also on the Editorial Board of Applied Soft Computing Journal and serves as an Associate Editor of IEEE Access\, Information Sciences\, and Expert Systems Journal. \nEmail: dr.alireza.sadeghian@ieee.org \nAgenda\nDay 1 – June 7\, 2021\, 6:00-9:00 pm: Introduction to computer systems\, hardware architecture\, CPU\, memory\, compilation\, high level vs. low-level programming language\, data representation\, Python and PyCharm interactive IDE installation\, writing/editing/saving/retrieving and running a simple program\, basic data types\, variables\, assignments\, comments\, and expressions. The material learned will be reinforced through examples provided during the lecture. \nDay 2 – June 8\, 2021\, 6:00-9:00 pm: The following topics will be discussed: conditions\, operators (arithmetic\, logic\, and comparison)\, control statements (if and if-else)\, and loops (for and while). The material learned will be reinforced through examples provided during the lecture. \nDay 3 – June 9\, 2021\, 6:00-9:00 pm: Students will be introduced to Strings and text files in Python. They will learn how to work with files\, reading/writing text and numbers from/to a file\, string manipulation\, indexing\, and string slicing. The material learned will be reinforced through examples provided during the lecture. \nDay 4 – June 10\, 2021\, 6:00-9:00 pm: Functions\, arguments\, and return values will be discussed. The material learned will be reinforced through examples provided during the lecture. \nDay 5 – June 11\, 2021\, 6:00-9:00 pm: The topics of lists and dictionaries will be discussed. Students will learn about the basic operators\, creating\, accessing\, slicing\, adding\, removing\, replacing\, and iteration methods for lists and dictionaries. The material learned will be reinforced through examples provided during the lecture.
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-python-programming-registration-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Signals & Computational Intelligence
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