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SUMMARY:LMAG Chair Teleconference Agenda 2023-May 15 at 4:00 PM (EST)
DESCRIPTION:R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference – MONTHLY MEETING  Oakville\, Ontario\, Canada\, L6H 2B1\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/361212
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/lmag-chair-teleconference-agenda-2023-may-15-at-400-pm-est/
LOCATION:Oakville\, Ontario\, Canada\, L6H 2B1\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/361212
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SUMMARY:Active Silicon Photonics Fabrication Workshop 2023
DESCRIPTION:(https://www.cmc.ca/active-silicon-photonics-fabrication-workshop-2023/) (May 15-19)  The symposium is collocated with the CMC Microsystems training workshop in silicon photonics. This workshop combines lectures with hands-on practice in silicon integrated photonics design and offers the opportunity for chip fabrication in a foundry. This highly successful training program has been running for more than a decade. The instructors this year include Profs. Lukas Chrostowski (UBC)\, Wei Shi (Laval)\, Joyce Poon (U of T)\, David Plant (McGill)\, Bhavin Shastri (Queen’s)\, Sudip Shekhar (UBC)\, and Milos Popovic (Boston University)\, as well as engineers from CMC Microsystems and professionals from industry.  To join this training workshop\, please register at the link above. For details on the course content\, please contact Jessica Zhang (zhang@cmc.ca)\, or Prof. Lukas Chrostowski\, Prof. Wei Shi\, and Prof. Joyce Poon.  Co-sponsored by: CMC Microsystems  Room: TBD\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/active-silicon-photonics-fabrication-workshop-2023/
LOCATION:Room: TBD\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230517T090000
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SUMMARY:Compute Acceleration Symposium
DESCRIPTION:(https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/research/compute-acceleration-symposium/) (May 17)  This symposium will bring together leading researchers\, companies\, and thinkers on transformative hardware for future compute. The program and registration details are available at the above link. Confirmed speakers for the event include:  Confirmed speakers  – Francesco Bova\, Rotman School of Management\, University of Toronto – Darius Bunandar\, Lightmatter – Tony Chan Carusone\, Alphawave IP and University of Toronto – Dirk Englund\, MIT – Ryan Hamerly\, NTT Research and MIT – Torrey Thiessen\, SCINTIL Photonics – Andreas Moshovos\, University of Toronto – Tatsuhiro Onodera\, NTT Research and Cornell University – Chris Ouslis\, National Research Council Canada – Bhavin Shastri\, Queen’s University – Paul Slaby\, Canada Semiconductor Council – Martin Snelgrove\, Untether AI – Noel Wan\, QuEra Computing – Christian Weedbrook\, Xanadu Quantum Technologies – Nish Sinnadurai\, Cerebras Systems – Elissa Strome\, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) – Rajat Ghosh\, Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada  Co-sponsored by: University of Toronto  Room: TBD\, Bldg: TBD\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/compute-acceleration-symposium/
LOCATION:Room: TBD\, Bldg: TBD\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T150000
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SUMMARY:Humber IEEE WIE Competition
DESCRIPTION:Decided on “Smart Pillbox” project\, Olga Leontiuk will be in charge of project with Raji. LED will flash correct pill to consume in dispense box.  Project is due at the end of March. More students will join. Men are encouraged to assist with the WIE project.  Meetings are in J233A on Thursdays from 2-3 pm.  Room: J233A\, Bldg: J\, Humber College\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W 5L7
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/humber-ieee-wie-competition-5/
LOCATION:Room: J233A\, Bldg: J\, Humber College\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W 5L7
CATEGORIES:Women in Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230428T124642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T134732Z
UID:10000458-1684429200-1684432800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Officers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Officers’ Meeting  Room:  Room ENG 288\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building\,  Room ENG 288\, George Vari Engineering Building\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/359483
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/officers-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Room:  Room ENG 288\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building\,  Room ENG 288\, George Vari Engineering Building\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/359483
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230428T124643Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE Toronto - ExCom Meeting on May 18th
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Toronto – ExCom Meeting on May 18th  Room: ENG 288\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building\, ENG 288\, George Vari Engineering Building\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-toronto-excom-meeting-on-may-18th/
LOCATION:Room: ENG 288\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building\, ENG 288\, George Vari Engineering Building\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230327T151915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T134606Z
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SUMMARY:Humber IEEE Smart City meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting organizing smart city project plan\, meeting new volunteers and delegating tasks.  The current Smart city project is “Smart City Planter” It is a Raspberry Pi Pico W based BLE Mesh device that monitors the soil condition\, controls watering and communicates with other plants. It has an RGB LED output to light up the planters and tamper detection. We need people of all stages of the design process. The original design is complete. We need to design the schematic\, the circuit board\, the 3D case\, the software and the BLE stack\, debugging/testing.  This is a multi-year project and I hope that there will be many people interested in assisting with it. Once it is completed\, we can take it to the next level with IEEE and hopefully get a contract to build them.  Room: J233A\, Bldg: J233A\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/humber-ieee-smart-city-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Room: J233A\, Bldg: J233A\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230519T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230519T134606Z
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UID:10000712-1684497600-1684519200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Humber College Arduino/Microcontroller Hardware & Electronics Study Workshops.
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/humber-college-arduino-microcontroller-hardware-electronics-study-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Room: J233a\, Bldg: H\, 2nd Floor\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230514T134609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T134743Z
UID:10000709-1684576800-1684584000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Amateur Radio certification study Saturday online
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Online Study Group preparing for the Canadian Amateur Radio certification exam. 2hrs/week  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. Available to anyone.  This study group is repeating\, if you miss a lecture\, you can take it again 2-3 months later.  Breaks for Humber Midterm exams\, final exams and reading weeks  I keep forgetting to email registrants the zoom link :  Mike Cutts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.  Topic: Mike Cutts’s Personal Meeting Room  Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9674071840?pwd=VS9ZeU5KdTZ1MUp3cG9UejU2eXNWZz09  Meeting ID: 967 407 1840 Passcode: abcde  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/361107
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/amateur-radio-certification-study-saturday-online-13/
LOCATION:50 Panorama Court\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9V4A9\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/361107
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230523T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230511T133108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T140206Z
UID:10000707-1684836000-1684850400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Annual Distinguished Lecture Series Talks
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Vehicular Technology Chapter of IEEE Toronto Section\, is pleased to announce our annual Distinguished Lecturer (DL) Series Talks on May 23\, 2023.  This series of talks will be a great opportunity to exchange with our colleagues and Chapter members in Toronto area. Details of the events are given below. All are welcome! Pizza lunch will be provided.  Bldg: SHE (Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre)\, SHE651\, 99 Gerrard Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/consensus-protocols-for-iot-systems-with-blockchains/
LOCATION:Bldg: SHE (Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre)\, SHE651\, 99 Gerrard Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230523T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
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UID:10000708-1684836000-1684850400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Annual Distinguished Lecture Series Talks -- continued
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Vehicular Technology Chapter of IEEE Toronto Section\, is pleased to announce our annual Distinguished Lecturer (DL) Series Talks on May 23\, 2023. This series of talks will be a great opportunity to exchange with our colleagues and Chapter members in Toronto area. Details of the events are given below. All are welcome! Pizza lunch will be provided.  Speaker(s): \, \,   Bldg: SHE (Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre) \, SHE651 (99 Gerrard Street East)\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/over-the-air-federated-learning-with-massive-mimo-using-antenna-selection/
LOCATION:Bldg: SHE (Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre) \, SHE651 (99 Gerrard Street East)\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230525T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230506T133140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T140231Z
UID:10000462-1685005200-1685010600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Starlink use cases - particularly rural inclusion\, pop-up LTE\, ships and critical comms
DESCRIPTION:Starlink orbits at about 550km\, which results in lower latency\, in comparison to GEO satellites which orbit around 35\,786km. Each satellite features a compact\, flat-panel design that minimizes volume\, allowing for a dense launch stack to take full advantage of the launch capabilities of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. join us to learn more about Starlink  Speaker(s): Tim Belfall  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/360280
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/starlink-use-cases-particularly-rural-inclusion-pop-up-lte-ships-and-critical-comms/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/360280
CATEGORIES:Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230526T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230402T165140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T140139Z
UID:10000627-1685095200-1685102400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Humber College Competitive Programming Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Andrew Rudder will be teaching programming concepts with a focus on competitive programming. Various languages may be used. You should be familiar with any of the following programming languages Java\, C#\, C\, C++ or python. A basic knowledge of selection logic (such as if statements)\, loops and functions are sufficient.  This is a prerequisite for Humber IEEE Students attending IEEExtreme competitions.  Course continues depending on registration. Course is free. Available to any current Humber students.  Course will probably last until October 2022. Breaks for Humber Midterm exams\, final exams and reading weeks.  Co-sponsored by: Dr. Andrew Rudder  Room: J233A\, Bldg: 2nd floor\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/humber-college-competitive-programming-workshops-10/
LOCATION:Room: J233A\, Bldg: 2nd floor\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230526T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230521T140321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T140139Z
UID:10000713-1685095200-1685124000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Humber College Arduino/Microcontroller Hardware & Electronics Study Workshops.
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/humber-college-arduino-microcontroller-hardware-electronics-study-workshops-3/
LOCATION:Room: J233a\, Bldg: H\, 2nd Floor\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230530T140106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T141638Z
UID:10000716-1685613600-1685619000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A Hybrid EM/QM Framework Based on the ADHIE-FDTD Method for the Modeling of Nanowires (Dries VandeGinste\, Ghent)
DESCRIPTION:A new modeling formalism to compute the time-dependent behavior of combined electromagnetic (EM) and quantum mechanical (QM) systems is proposed. The method is geared towards highly multiscale geometries\, which is vital for the future design of nanoelectronic devices. The validity of the proposed formalism is thoroughly discussed and its applicability is proven through several numerical experiments\, including a single-particle Maxwell-Schrödinger (MS) system as well as a many-particle Maxwell-Kohn-Sham (MKS) system. These experiments confirm that the novel method drastically decreases the computation time while retaining the accuracy\, leading to efficient and accurate simulations of light-matter interactions in multiscale nanoelectronic devices.  Speaker(s): Dries VandeGinste\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/362736
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/a-hybrid-em-qm-framework-based-on-the-adhie-fdtd-method-for-the-modeling-of-nanowires-dries-vandeginste-ghent/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/362736
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230521T140321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T141634Z
UID:10000714-1685786400-1685793600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Amateur Radio certification study Saturday online
DESCRIPTION: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/361830
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/amateur-radio-certification-study-saturday-online-14/
LOCATION:50 Panorama Court\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9V4A9\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/361830
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230606T141604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T143125Z
UID:10000717-1686304800-1686340800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Humber College Arduino/Microcontroller Hardware & Electronics Study Workshops.
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/humber-college-arduino-microcontroller-hardware-electronics-study-workshops-4/
LOCATION:Room: J233a\, Bldg: H\, 2nd Floor\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230609T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230526T140139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T143125Z
UID:10000715-1686333600-1686337200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us?
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/is-the-algorithm-plotting-against-us/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/362301
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T235900
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230606T141605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T143105Z
UID:10000718-1686434400-1686441540@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Amateur Radio certification study Saturday online
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/amateur-radio-certification-study-saturday-online-15/
LOCATION:50 Panorama Court\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9V4A9\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/363431
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230612T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230517T134721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T143103Z
UID:10000711-1686585600-1686592800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Radar-inspired imaging for breast cancer detection
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/radar-inspired-imaging-for-breast-cancer-detection/
LOCATION:Room: BA1180\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St George st\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230619T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
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SUMMARY:LMAG Chair Teleconference Agenda 2023-June 19 at 4:00 PM (EST)
DESCRIPTION:R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference – MONTHLY MEETING  Oakville\, Ontario\, Canada\, L6H 2B1\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364686
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/lmag-chair-teleconference-agenda-2023-june-19-at-400-pm-est/
LOCATION:Oakville\, Ontario\, Canada\, L6H 2B1\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364686
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T130000
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SUMMARY:Enlightening Panel Discussion: Navigating the Path to a Professorship Position
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/enlightening-panel-discussion-navigating-the-path-to-a-professorship-position/
LOCATION:Room: TRI-UC Lecture Theatre (basement)\, Bldg: Toronto Rehab University Centre (KITE-Toronto Rehab Institute)\, 550 University Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5G 2A2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230626T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230614T143123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T070122Z
UID:10000722-1687784400-1687788000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Officers' Meeting - Monday 26th of June
DESCRIPTION:Officers’ Meeting – Monday 26th of June\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364287
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/officers-meeting-tuesday-27th-of-june/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364287
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230613T143112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T070153Z
UID:10000721-1687950000-1687960800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE Laser Education Day
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-laser-education-day/
LOCATION:1705 Argentia Road\, Unit 9\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada\, L5N 3A9
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230711T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230707T070107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T032329Z
UID:10000726-1689069600-1689073200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Secure and Trustworthy Communications to Empower Intelligent IoT Systems: A Collaborative Perspective
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/secure-and-trustworthy-communications-to-empower-intelligent-iot-systems-a-collaborative-perspective/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366000
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230714T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230711T071614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T071629Z
UID:10000728-1689336000-1689357600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Humber College Arduino/Microcontroller Hardware & Electronics Study Workshops.
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/humber-college-arduino-microcontroller-hardware-electronics-study-workshops-5/
LOCATION:Room: J233a\, Bldg: H\, 2nd Floor\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230619T151735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T073113Z
UID:10000724-1689451200-1689458400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Amateur Radio certification study Saturday online
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/amateur-radio-certification-study-saturday-online-16/
LOCATION:50 Panorama Court\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9V4A9\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364671
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230717T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230709T071637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T073127Z
UID:10000727-1689598800-1689602400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Applications of Quantum-Dash Mode-Locked Laser in Microwave Photonics
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/applications-of-quantum-dash-mode-locked-laser-in-microwave-photonics/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366426
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230719T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230712T032329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T073112Z
UID:10000729-1689773400-1689778800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecturer 2023
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-magnetics-society-distinguished-lecturer-2023/
LOCATION:Room: KHS 335\, Bldg: Kerr Hall\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/366655
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230721T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T044917
CREATED:20230718T073138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T073104Z
UID:10000730-1689940800-1689962400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Humber College Arduino/Microcontroller Hardware & Electronics Study Workshops.
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/humber-college-arduino-microcontroller-hardware-electronics-study-workshops-6/
LOCATION:Room: J233a\, Bldg: H\, 2nd Floor\, 205 Humber College Blvd\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, Canada\, M9W5L7
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