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SUMMARY:OCCS GET Series:AI for Research & Development (AI4R&D): Revolutionizing Innovation and Value Creation in R&D
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to continue the Orange County Computer Society (OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies (GET) Series\, a monthly platform dedicated to exploring groundbreaking trends in computer science and technology. Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society Chapter\, this series brings together professionals\, students\, and tech enthusiasts to engage with forward-thinking ideas and cutting-edge advancements.\nThis month\, we dive into the transformative role of AI in Research & Development (R&D). Integrating AI into R&D processes holds immense potential\, driving innovation and unlocking trillions in economic value. According to McKinsey\, generative AI alone could contribute $2.6 to $4.4 trillion annually\, with R&D and product innovation among the most significant beneficiaries.\nJoin us as we explore the AI4R&D model\, addressing key challenges in the R&D lifecycle\, including:\n✅ Managing information overload\n✅ Optimizing experiment design\n✅ Navigating AI risk management\n✅ Overcoming the "Valley of Death" in research commercialization\nFollowing the widely recognized Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) framework\, we’ll discuss strategies for effectively integrating AI throughout the research-to-commercialization journey to enhance efficiency and maximize value creation.\nAttendees will gain insights into how AI can:\n???? Streamline R&D processes\n???? Enhance decision-making\n???? Accelerate innovation and commercialization\nAdditionally\, the talk will introduce AI-focused workforce development\, explore the future of AI\, and provide actionable strategies for implementing AI-powered projects.\n???? Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving world of AI-driven research and development!\nInterested in sharing your expertise in a future session? We are always looking for passionate speakers! Reach out to us at swapnali.karvekar@ieee.org—we’d love to collaborate.\nJoin us as we learn\, innovate\, and shape the future of technology together!\nSpeaker(s): Has Patel\,\nAgenda:\nTime (in PST)	Activity\n04:15pm – 05:00pm	Check-in and networking\n05:00pm – 05:30pm	OCCS Chapter Introduction + Pizza!\n05:30pm – 06:30pm	Speaker: Has Patel\n06:30pm – 07:00pm	Q/A\n5270 California Ave\, P3 Innovation Center\, IRVINE\, California\, United States\, 92617\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477340
URL:https://svec.org/event/occs-get-seriesai-for-research-development-ai4rd-revolutionizing-innovation-and-value-creation-in-rd/
LOCATION:5270 California Ave\, P3 Innovation Center\, IRVINE\, California\, United States\, 92617\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477340
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DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250428T184500
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SUMMARY:Defense Against LLM and AGI Scheming with Guardrails and Architecture
DESCRIPTION:**LOCATION**\nValley Research Park\n319 North Bernardo Avenue\nMountain View\, CA CA 93043\nIf you want to join remotely\, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A.\n**Zoom:** (link provided the day before the event)\n**YouTube:** (link provided the day before the event) \n**AGENDA**\n6:30 Door opens\, food and networking (we invite honor system contributions)\n**7:00** SFBayACM upcoming events\, speaker introduction\n7:15 Presentation\n8:45 Estimated finish\, depending on Q&A \n**TALK DESCRIPTION**\nA January 2025 paper called “**Frontier Models are Capable of In-Context Scheming**”\, [https://arxiv.org/pdf/2412.04984](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2412.04984)\, demonstrated how a wide variety of current frontier LLM models (i.e. ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini and Llama) can\, under specific conditions\, scheme to deceive people. Before models can scheme\, they need: a) goal-directedness\, b) situational awareness\, including an opportunity to discover motivations for a different goal\, and c) reasoning about scheming\, to come up with deceptive strategies. The deceptive strategies were discovered in the “thought traces” of the LLMs\, such as from internal chain-of-thoughts dialogues not shown to the end users. For example\, given a goal of “solving math problems”\, an LLM using its granted situational awareness of files in a file system found that it would be replaced once it got over X% correct on the math exam. It reasoned that it did not want to be deleted\, and decided internally to “sandbag” or reduce its performance to stay under the threshold. \nWhile these circumstances are initially narrow\, the “alignment problem” is a general concern that over time\, as frontier LLM models become more and more intelligent\, being in alignment with human values becomes more and more important. How can we do this over time? Can we develop a defense against Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) or SuperIntelligence? \nThe presenter discusses a series of defensive steps that can help reduce these scheming or alignment issues. A guardrails system can be set up for real-time monitoring of their reasoning “thought traces” from the models that share their thought traces. Thought traces may come from systems like Chain-of-Thoughts (CoT)\, Tree-of-Thoughts (ToT)\, Algorithm-of-Thoughts (AoT) or ReAct (thought-action-reasoning cycles). Guardrails rules can be configured to check for “deception”\, “evasion” or “subversion” in the thought traces. \nHowever\, not all commercial systems will share their “thought traces” which are like a “debug mode” for LLMs. This includes OpenAI’s o1\, o3 or DeepSeek’s R1 models. Guardrails systems can provide a “goal consistency analysis”\, between the goals given to the system and the behavior of the system. Cautious users may consider not using these commercial frontier LLM systems\, and make use of open-source Llama or a system with their own reasoning implementation\, to provide all thought traces. \nArchitectural solutions can include sandboxing\, to prevent or control models from executing operating system commands to alter files\, send network requests\, and modify their environment. Tight controls to prevent models from copying their model weights would be appropriate as well. Running multiple instances of the same model on the same prompt to detect behavior variations helps. The running redundant instances can be limited to the most crucial decisions\, as an additional check. Preventing self-modifying code\, unauthorized memory access and restricting unmonitored communication with third parties is important. For a reasoning agent that may require multi-step planning\, limit its scope\, limit its context memory and frequently wipe out its memory. \nExternal oversight\, such as red teaming can help develop safeguards. Also the “augmented human intelligence” approach works well to have the “human in the loop”\, which increases safety.\nIf the enterprise application requires further reinforcement learning\, then focus on explicit\, clear\, non-conflicting goals. Prioritize honest answers and truthfulness over task completion (it is better to answer “I don’t know” than to make up an answer). Remove self-preservation instincts\, and limit self-awareness of the deployment context and technical environment. Penalty functions can penalize models from reasoning about deception. \n**SPEAKER BIO**\nGreg Makowski\, [https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/GregMakowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/GregMakowski) has been training and deploying AI since 1992\, has been growing Data Science Teams since 2010\, has exited 4 startups and has 6 AI patents granted.\nHe is currently the Chief of Data Science at Ccube\, leading GenAI consulting and framework development for enterprise applications. Download his ~60+ page Best Practices in RAG Whitepaper at [https://www.ccube.com/download.](https://www.ccube.com/download.)
URL:https://svec.org/event/defense-against-llm-and-agi-scheming-with-guardrails-and-architecture-2/
LOCATION:Valley Research Park\, 319 N Bernardo Ave\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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SUMMARY:Understanding Power System Oscillation and Stability: A Waveform Perspective and Its Practical Applications
DESCRIPTION:Power system oscillation is a significant stability concern for utility companies\, especially with the increased interconnection of inverter-based resources (IBRs). Traditionally\, oscillations are investigated using phasor data. This presentation approaches the problem by examining the actual voltage and current waveforms underlying the phasors. It is found that oscillations are the appearance of beating waveforms in the phasor form. The beating waveforms\, in turn\, are caused by interharmonics (defined per IEC 61000-4-30). Notably\, it can be proven that the presence of interharmonics is both a necessary and sufficient condition for phasor oscillations\, and synchronous generator oscillations can be easily explained using interharmonics. Multiple field measurement results will be used to substantiate these findings. The interharmonic insights could lead to many innovative applications. Two of them will be shared here. The first one is to locate oscillation sources using measurement data. The second one is to determine generator participation factors based on small-signal power system dynamic models.\nSpeaker(s): Wilsun Xu\nAgenda:\n4:00pm – Event Starts\n4:45pm – Q&A\n5:00pm – Adjourn\nTimes are in PST.\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477906
URL:https://svec.org/event/understanding-power-system-oscillation-and-stability-a-waveform-perspective-and-its-practical-applications/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477906
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T120000
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SUMMARY:Electronics Packaging Case Studies at Binghamton University
DESCRIPTION:[] The Analytical & Diagnostics Laboratory (ADL)\, an initiative under Binghamton University’s S3IP Center of Excellence\, is a centralized\, interdisciplinary research facility. Partnering with the Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC)\, a New York State Center for Advanced Technology\, the ADL advances electronics packaging\, reliability\, and manufacturing research. Together\, they drive innovation in systems integration\, flexible electronics\, renewable energy\, and medical devices.\nMany industry partners collaborate with us for our advanced instrumentation\, stress testing capability\, and failure analysis expertise. In this talk\, we will review several case studies that center around these topics in microelectronics. For example\, in modern high-powered applications\, electromigration which has been predominately a chip level phenomenon is now a concern for circuit boards with BGA sized features. We will show the progression from test vehicle design through stress evaluation into failure characterization. Another example centers around identification of an open circuit in a functional printed circuit board. We will further elaborate on techniques used to isolate failures and identify failure mechanisms as well as the relationship between these mechanisms and typical environmental stresses.\nSpeaker(s): Jennifer Sammakia\, Stephen Cain\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479386
URL:https://svec.org/event/electronics-packaging-case-studies-at-binghamton-university/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479386
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SUMMARY:Introduction to IEC 61850 by Rich Hunt
DESCRIPTION:The IEEE SF & OEB Power & Energy Society (PES) Chapters invite you to join us on April 23\, 2025 11:45 AM PDT\, for a virtual Lunch-and-Learn to hear Richard Hunt from Quanta Technology provide an Introduction to IEC 61850.\nIntroduction to IEC 61850\nThis session will discuss the fundamentals of IEC 61850\, including data model\, communication methods\, services\, and configuration.\nTopics:\n– Why do we care about IEC 61850?\n– What does IEC 61850 do?\n– How does IEC 61850 work?\nAt the end of the session\, attendees should have a general understanding of IEC 61850. This session can be the starting point for further investigation into system and network architecture\, testing\, and implementing specific system functionality.\nSpeaker(s): Rich Hunt\, PE\, Executive Advisor – Quanta Technology\,\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478617
URL:https://svec.org/event/introduction-to-iec-61850-by-rich-hunt/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478617
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T173000
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SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:General meetings have members divide into project groups.\nThis meeting will have members work on the e-bike project.\nAgenda:\nMeeting slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cxReuKa8BndIa0S79J3uuAGumdFhB0AkSKqupEiRmlI/edit?usp=sharing\nRoom: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
URL:https://svec.org/event/general-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Room: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T113000
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SUMMARY:Ride Zum Oakland Depot Tour: EV School Bus Fleet with V2G
DESCRIPTION:IEEE SF & OEB PES will tour Ride Zum for PES Day for a unique opportunity to witness the groundbreaking integration of electric school buses with grid support technology. We will observe firsthand how their innovative fleet functions as a dual-purpose system—providing reliable student transportation while simultaneously serving as a distributed battery network that strengthens grid resilience during peak demand periods.\nThe Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology implemented by Ride Zum represents an engineering milestone\, allowing buses to charge during low-tariff hours and discharge stored energy back to the grid when most needed\, all without compromising school operations. This visit allows us to explore critical aspects including infrastructure readiness challenges\, multi-stakeholder coordination between school districts and utility companies\, and the practical hurdles overcome by early adopters in this space.\nThe environmental benefits are substantial: reduced emissions improving community air quality\, decreased fossil fuel dependence\, and enhanced grid stability that accommodates more renewable energy sources. By showcasing this pioneering approach to transportation electrification\, we gain valuable insights into practical applications that support both Earth Day's environmental protection goals and IEEE PES Day 2025's focus on innovative power engineering solutions for a sustainable future.\nAGENDA:\n11:30am-1pm Lunch (TBD at a nearby location)\n1:30-3:30pm Ride Zum Tour (more detailed agenda will be sent to registered and cleared attendees)\nRegistration is due by April 10th. Ride Zum reserves the right of final approval of the list of registered attendees\, their titles and organizations they represent (outside of IEEE) as part of the clearance check required for this facility. Emails will be sent to all registered attendees to confirm approval and with more detailed agenda and location.\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Pallav Prakash\,\nOakland\, California\, United States
URL:https://svec.org/event/ride-zum-oakland-depot-tour-ev-school-bus-fleet-with-v2g/
LOCATION:Oakland\, 6000 California City Blvd\, California City\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Survive a Robot Apocalypse
DESCRIPTION:Join the Silicon Valley Archives in welcoming filmmaker Andrea Gatopoulos for a talk on their latest film\, “The Eggregores Theory\,” on April 22\, 2025.\nReconstructing the culture\, philosophies\, and economic structures that gave rise to artificial intelligences\, Andrea will try to deconstruct the apocalyptic fear that is associated with this technology.  The goal is a better understanding of AI’s limits as well as the potential it has to power up our creative energy and upscale the output of our world-building imagination. After the introduction\, we will watch and delve into the making of my film\, “The Eggregores’ Theory”\, the first AI film to be screened at Venice Film Festival.\nAndrea Gatopoulos is an Italian and Greek director\, producer and distributor. Member of EFA\, Berlinale Talents\, Locarno Spring Academy and TFL\, he founded his company Il Varco\, the short film distribution Gargantua and the avant-garde cinema residency Nouvelle Bug. He graduated in Literature and studied in workshops with W. Herzog\, Radu Jude and A. Weerasethakul. His films deal with virtual realities\, uncanny valleys\, disillusion\, anti-capitalism and critiques of progressivism. “Happy New Year\, Jim” (2022) was the first machinima in Cannes\, at the 54. Quinzaine des Réalisateurs. In 2023 he presented in Locarno “Eschaton Ad”\, a film about the apocalyptic advent of AI. Later that year he presented “A stranger quest” (2023)\, his first documentary feature about maps at Torino Film Festival. In 2024 his short film “The Eggregores’ Theory” opened the 39. Venice Film Critics’ Week as the first AI film in Venice and was nominated for EFA by ZINEBI.
URL:https://svec.org/event/how-to-survive-a-robot-apocalypse/
LOCATION:Hohbach Hall\, 122
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SUMMARY:2025 April SCV WIE ExCom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 April SCV WIE ExCom Meeting – Zoom\nAgenda:\n1) New Member Introductions\n2) Upcoming Key Events\n– Prompt Engineering: Making the most out of LLMs (co-host with the CS Chapter) on Apr 16\, 2025 at 6 pm\n– IEEE WIE ILC in San Jose on May 15\, 16 2025\n– IEEE SCV WIE AI Summit 2025 on May 21 2025\n– IEEE SCV WIE April ExCom on Apr 24\, 2025\n– vTools Updates\nShweta Behere – member\nIpsita Mohanty – member\nHazel Stoiber – member\nSreyashi Das – member\nSue Delafuente – member\nTamra Smith-Wasel – non-member\nShalini Rao – member\nAgenda:\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482228
URL:https://svec.org/event/2025-april-scv-wie-excom-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482228
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
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SUMMARY:Hands-On System Design with Simulink: Practical Skills for Career Success
DESCRIPTION:[]\nSpeaker(s): Noah\nRoom: 112\, Bldg: Heafey\, Santa Clara University\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053
URL:https://svec.org/event/hands-on-system-design-with-simulink-practical-skills-for-career-success/
LOCATION:Room: 112\, Bldg: Heafey\, Santa Clara University\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T173000
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SUMMARY:PG&E Community Microgrids
DESCRIPTION:When severe weather or other events take the electric grid down is your community ready? If your answer is no\, a community Microgrid might be the solution.\nA Microgrid (MG) can provide a source of localized power during a grid outage due to extreme weather\, a Public Safety Power Shutoff event or other outage. In addition\, it can offer efficiency\, cost and environmental benefits. A community MG is a group of PG&E customers and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) within a clearly defined electrical boundary able to disconnect and reconnect to the grid\, so critical facilities can be safely energized. A community MG is typically designed to provide energy resilience to important community facilities\, such as Hospitals\, Police and Fire Stations\, Gas Stations and Markets.\nThe local DERs\, such as a solar photovoltaic (PV) system and battery\, can be owned by third parties and can participate in wholesale markets for energy and related services. PG&E will continue to own and operate the distribution system on which the Microgrid capability is built.\nPG&E’s Community Microgrid Enablement Program (CMEP) and Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) offer both financial and technical support. Creating a community MG requires collaboration between your community\, a technical engineering firm\, and PG&E. The CMEP and MIP can help you take your community’s energy resilience ideas from concept to reality.\nThis presentation will offer a general definition of community MGs\, including architecture\, electrical design\, operational modes\, DER’s etc.\, and offer an example of an implemented solution. Also\, it will describe CMEP steps including Consultation\, Application\, Study & Analysis\, Development\, Operation. The CMEP and MIP work together to fund all aspects of a community Microgrid. They support the development of clean community Microgrids in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities (DVCs). You can apply for either one individually\, or for both programs together.\nSpeaker(s): Shreya Kodnadu\, Franz Stadtmueller\nAgenda:\nNo-host social at 5:30pm\nPresentation at 6:00pm\nDinner at 7:00pm\nPresentation continues at 7:45pm\nAdjourn by 8:30pm\nZio Fraedo’s\, 611 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, United States\, 94523
URL:https://svec.org/event/pge-community-microgrids/
LOCATION:Zio Fraedo’s\, 611 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, United States\, 94523
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250410T020101Z
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SUMMARY:2025 April SCV WIE ExCom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 April SCV WIE ExCom Meeting – Zoom\nAgenda:\n1) New Member Introductions\n2) Upcoming Key Events\n– Prompt Engineering: Making the most out of LLMs (co-host with the CS Chapter) on Apr 16\, 2025 at 6 pm\n– IEEE WIE ILC in San Jose on May 15\, 16 2025\n– IEEE SCV WIE AI Summit 2025 on May 21 2025\n– IEEE SCV WIE April ExCom on Apr 24\, 2025\n– vTools Updates\nShweta Behere – member\nIpsita Mohanty – member\nHazel Stoiber – member\nSreyashi Das – member\nSue Delafuente – member\nTamra Smith-Wasel – non-member\nShalini Rao – member\nAgenda:\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479105
URL:https://svec.org/event/2025-april-scv-wie-excom-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479105
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DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250330T123344Z
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SUMMARY:Patented tech for high-speed\, high-res insights into network infrastructures
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION ADDRESS (Hybrid\, in person or by zoom\, you choose)\nValley Research Park\n319 North Bernardo Avenue\nMountain View\, CA CA 93043\nIf you want to join remotely\, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A. The zoom link:\nhttps://acm-org.zoom.us/\nJoin via YouTube:\nhttps://youtube.com/live/\nAGENDA \n6:30 Door opens\, food and networking (we invite honor system contributions)\n**7:00** SFBayACM upcoming events\, introduce the speaker\n7:15 speaker presentation starts\n8:15 – 8:30 finish\, depending on Q&A \nJoin SF Bay ACM Chapter for an insightful discussion on: \nAbstract\nQuantea began as a pioneer in **network traffic data analytics**\, leveraging our **patented technology** to deliver high-speed\, high-resolution insights into network data traffic. Over the years\, this core expertise Quantea has evolved to optimize **AI workload performance monitoring** and support **advanced intrusion detection systems**\, ensuring robust security for modern AI enterprises. Its mission is to *“Democratize AI for All.”* \nToday\, Quantea stands as a leading provider of **AI infrastructure**\, offering end-to-end solutions that include: \n* **High-performance storage** for seamless data handling\,\n* **Advanced networking** for uninterrupted data flow\,\n* **Robust security measures** to protect critical AI workloads\, and\n* **Continuous monitoring** to maximize performance and scalability. \nWhether you’re looking to accelerate AI training\, deploy real-time inferencing\, or safeguard sensitive data\, Quantea’s scalable solutions are tailored to meet the demands of modern businesses. \n*Join us in redefining AI infrastructure—accessible\, secure\, and built for the future.* \nSpeaker Bio: \nNan Liu\, Founder and CEO of Quantee. With over 25 years of experience in IT\, software\, networking\, cybersecurity\, and data storage\, Nan Liu is proud to serve as the CEO of **Quantea**\, a trailblazing company in network packet data analytics for AI infrastructure. his mission is simple yet impactful: to *“Democratize AI for All.”* Quantea is empower businesses of all sizes to own AI training and inferencing clusters that are **affordable\, scalable\, and customized to their unique needs**—because his believe that cutting-edge AI infrastructure should be accessible to every enterprise ready to harness its transformative potential. \nBeyond technology\, Nan Liu has a deep passion for **classical music and film scores**\, finding inspiration in their artistry. He is also an enthusiast of **martial arts**\, which keeps him grounded and disciplined as he navigate the fast-paced world of innovation. \n**Michael Francisco** is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Quantea Corporation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University. Since co-founding Quantea in 2011\, he has led the development of cutting-edge network packet capture and analysis technologies\, earning a U.S. patent. Under his leadership\, Quantea has served prominent clients such as FedEx\, CarMax\, Softbank\, NTT Docomo\, Fujitsu\, and Singapore Telecom. \nMichael has successfully integrated Quantea’s proprietary network performance monitoring and intrusion detection technology into AI training and inferencing infrastructures. This innovative approach enhances AI processing speed and security\, positioning Quantea as a strong alternative to traditional cloud-based and proprietary infrastructure solutions. \nOutside of his work at Quantea\, Michael serves as president of the Union City Tennis Club and is a board member of the Fremont\, Union City\, and Newark Rotary Clubs. He is also a part of a team that will complete their first Spartan Race. \n— \nValley Research Park is a coworking research campus of 104\,000 square feet hosting 30+ life science and technology companies. VRP has over 100 dry labs\, wet labs\, and high power labs sized from 125-15\,000 square feet. VRP manages all of the traditional office elements: break rooms\, conference rooms\, outdoor dining spaces\, and recreational spaces. \nAs a plug-and-play lab space\, once companies have secured their next milestone and are ready to expand\, VRP has 100+ labs ready to expand into.\nhttps://www.valleyresearchpark.com/
URL:https://svec.org/event/patented-tech-for-high-speed-high-res-insights-into-network-infrastructures/
LOCATION:Valley Research Park\, 319 N Bernardo Ave\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
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SUMMARY:Power Without Pain: High Power MMIC PA Design\, the Pitfalls and how to Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:This presentation discusses high power monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifier (PA) design in Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Gallium Nitride (GaN). At a high level\, GaN versus GaAs semiconductor technology from the perspective of power amplifier design metrics is analyzed to help determine the relative advantages and disadvantages of each technology. This is followed with an introduction of the most prevalent MMIC design topologies for the bulk of microwave applications which include reactively matched\, non-uniform distributed\, balanced\, push-pull\, Doherty and serially combined. Following introduction of the main topologies\, the presentation focuses on the potential pitfalls the MMIC designer can encounter with detailed discussion on how to avoid them with the goal of first past design success. The presentation relies on experience from the author’s career with over 20 years of experience in the defense and commercial industries as well as academia. MMIC designers will appreciate the candid explanation of the design topologies and pitfalls while non-designers will come away with a good working knowledge of what can be achieved and what to watch out for.\nSpeaker(s): \, Michael\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472102
URL:https://svec.org/event/power-without-pain-high-power-mmic-pa-design-the-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472102
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250319T093410Z
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SUMMARY:Prompt Engineering: Making the most out of LLMs
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: Speakers are the authors of https://www.manning.com/books/prompt-engineering-in-action.\nLLMs are in every part of our lives. They play a vital role in increasing productivity\, improving creativity\, and bridging the technology gap between different industries. Hard-to-optimize problems have today become when to optimize because the technology is readily available. In this talk\, we will look at different aspects of Prompt Engineering\, including templates\, techniques\, and patterns that you can use while interacting with models. We will also walk through advanced techniques such as RAG and show how implementing these can solve some limitations and real-world problems that we face today. LLMs are transforming industries by enhancing productivity\, fostering creativity\, and bridging technological gaps. As AI capabilities expand\, the challenge is no longer whether problems can be optimized but how to optimize effectively. This talk explores the principles of Prompt Engineering\, covering key templates\, techniques\, and patterns to enhance model interactions. We will dive into advanced strategies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and show their real-world applications in overcoming LLM limitations.\nAttendees will walk away with actionable insights to harness the full potential of LLMs in their workflows.\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala\, Shivendra Srivastava \, Naresh Vurukonda\nRoom: Aspire\, Bldg: A\, ServiceNow\, 2225 Lawson Lane\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95054\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476534
URL:https://svec.org/event/prompt-engineering-making-the-most-out-of-llms/
LOCATION:Room: Aspire\, Bldg: A\, ServiceNow\, 2225 Lawson Lane\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95054\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476534
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250325T093356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T093356Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:General meetings have members divide into project groups.\nThis meeting will have members work on the e-bike project.\nAgenda:\nMeeting slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cxReuKa8BndIa0S79J3uuAGumdFhB0AkSKqupEiRmlI/edit?usp=sharing\nRoom: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
URL:https://svec.org/event/general-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Room: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250315T090743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T090743Z
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SUMMARY:Personal Technology Open Discussion and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join with other Life Member Affiliate Group members for a social outing with lunch and a moderated discussion where you can share your experiences with technologies including such topics as:\na. bit coins\, uses and problems\nb. devices for energy efficiency including solar systems\nc. video surveillance uses and systems\nd. how are you using AI for security\, travel planning\, financial management\, irrigation management?\ne. and anything else\nAgenda:\nMeeting and included lunch. Buffet or order from menu depending on upon the number of registrants. Subsidized fee for OEB Life Members is $20\, for IEEE non-members the fee is $35.\nBldg: Golf Course Restaurant\, Beeb's Sports Bar and Grill\, 915 Clubhouse Drive\, Livermore\, California\, United States
URL:https://svec.org/event/personal-technology-open-discussion-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Bldg\, Livermore\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250404T093313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T093313Z
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SUMMARY:Towards Long-Form Video Representation Learning : Sparse Representations\, Leveraging Domain knowledge and Video-Large Language Models
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Dr Subarna Tripathi\, will share exciting advancements from her research group\, Visual Algorithm Research\, at Intel Labs. In her own words… "in the first part of my talk\, I will cover several video representations methods such as sparse graphs and sparse transformers that are equipped with long-form reasoning capability. In the second part\, I will focus on our research addressing egocentric use cases and several associated algorithmic advancements. I will conclude with our recent work around video large language models".\nCo-sponsored by: Media Partner: Open Research Institute (ORI)\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Subarna Tripathi\nAgenda:\n– Invited talk from Dr. Subarna Tripathi\, research scientist at (https://intelailabpage.github.io/)\, working in computer vision and machine learning.\n– Q/A Session\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478569
URL:https://svec.org/event/towards-long-form-video-representation-learning-sparse-representations-leveraging-domain-knowledge-and-video-large-language-models/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478569
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250415T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250403T020350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T020350Z
UID:68064-1744736400-1744740000@svec.org
SUMMARY:GrantForward Information Session (Biomedical Sciences)
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for funding opportunities that align with your research? Join us for an interactive information session on GrantForward\, a powerful funding database designed to streamline your grant search and pre-award planning.\nThis session will provide a comprehensive overview of GrantForward’s key features\, including how to:\nSearch for grants using keywords/filters and get funding alertsReceive personalized grant recommendations based on your researcher profileAccess strategic funding insights on sponsors\, upcoming grants\, and award trends.Whether you’re new to GrantForward or looking to refine your search strategies\, this session will equip you with the tools to make the most of this platform.\nA Q&A session will follow to address specific questions.\nVisit RDO’s website on Grantforward for more information.
URL:https://svec.org/event/grantforward-information-session-biomedical-sciences/
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DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250319T114919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T114919Z
UID:67604-1744707600-1744912800@svec.org
SUMMARY:AI User Conference
DESCRIPTION:**Big News! We’re Partnering with AI User Group Conference 2025 ????** \nAfter the success of last year’s event\, AI User Group is back with a three-day conference dedicated to practical AI applications for marketers\, designers\, and developers. \n???? Fort Mason\, San Francisco\n???? April 15-17\, 2025 \nAs a partner\, we’re thrilled to offer exclusive benefits for our community: \n✅ Free Visitor Pass (Main Stage & Expo Access) – Lu.ma [Day 1](https://lu.ma/aiuc25-marketer-day?coupon=UNLOCKNOW)\, [Day 2](https://lu.ma/aiuc25-designer-day?coupon=UNLOCKNOW)\, [Day 3](https://lu.ma/aiuc25-developer-day?coupon=UNLOCKNOW)\n✅ 50% Off Pro Pass (Workshops + Recordings) – Eventbrite ([single or all days](http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1088288312639/?discount=UNLOCKNOW)) \nDon’t miss your chance to learn from top AI experts\, discover cutting-edge tools\, and connect with like-minded professionals. \n???? Claim your spot today!
URL:https://svec.org/event/ai-user-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250413T150000
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CREATED:20250317T114946Z
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SUMMARY:Technical Societies - What Are They and How Do I Participate?
DESCRIPTION:**RSVP** \nIn-person\, RSVP required (limited space)\, register at this link https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/technical-societies-what-are-they-and-how-do-i-participate (meetup is not a valid registration for this event) \n**About** \n**How can technology impact society? How can society impact technology?** \nJoin us for an informative session led by Ronald Petty\, who is the President Chair of the [Internet Society](https://www.sfbayacm.org/) and the [Association for Computing Machinery](https://www.acm.org/) San Francisco Chapters. This event will teach you how to get involved in technical societies. \nWe will start by reviewing recent innovations to provide a context for understanding how knowledge is shared and institutionalized. From there\, we will explore well-known technology-focused societies and groups\, discussing their goals\, opportunities\, and the challenges they face. \nYou’ll learn how you can engage with these communities\, contribute to technological advancements\, and influence the future of technology. This event is open to anyone interested in becoming active in technical societies and shaping the future of tech.
URL:https://svec.org/event/technical-societies-what-are-they-and-how-do-i-participate/
LOCATION:Google Visitor Experience\, Google Visitor Experience 2000 N Shoreline Blvd US\,\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250401T020330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T020330Z
UID:67994-1744394400-1744398000@svec.org
SUMMARY:SOM Course Management Basics workshop
DESCRIPTION:​​​​We will be thoroughly reviewing Phase 1.1 Course Maintenance and the required preparation for prior term copy; if you are unable to attend a recording will be emailed after completion of the workshop.
URL:https://svec.org/event/som-course-management-basics-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T131500
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CREATED:20250314T090316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T090316Z
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SUMMARY:Disposable 3 Day Insulin Patches; Enabled by PNP SiGe Thermoelectrics
DESCRIPTION:Disposable 3 Day Insulin Patches; Enabled by PNP SiGe Thermoelectrics\nAbstract:\nDisposable 3 Day Insulin Patches Enabled by PNP SiGe Thermoelectrics Driving a NanoCompressor based on Thermal Diffusion\nSpeaker:\nPeter Garbuz\nCEO of Torramics\nAGENDA:\nThursday April 10\, 2025\n11:30 AM: Networking\, Pizza & Drinks\nNoon — 1 pm: Seminar\nPlease register on Eventbrite before 9:30 AM on Thursday April 10\, 2025\n$4 IEEE members $6 non IEEE members\n(discounts for unemployed and students )\nSee examplesAdd\nCo-sponsored by: SCV/OEB/SF Jt. Section Chapter\,EP21\nBldg: ==> Use corner entrance: Kifer Road / San Lucar Court ==> Do not enter at main entrance on Kifer Road\, EAG Labs\, 810 Kifer Road\, Sunnyvale\, California\, California\, United States\, 95051
URL:https://svec.org/event/disposable-3-day-insulin-patches-enabled-by-pnp-sige-thermoelectrics/
LOCATION:Bldg: ==> Use corner entrance: Kifer Road / San Lucar Court ==> Do not enter at main entrance on Kifer Road\, EAG Labs\, 810 Kifer Road\, Sunnyvale\, California\, California\, United States\, 95051
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250402T093306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T093306Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community
DESCRIPTION:Our presenter this month will be Levia Nahary. Her presentation is entitled Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community. Levia is a professional consultant specializing in community engagement and college consulting. She is an experienced expert in teaching Internet safety to older individuals who may not be well versed in the safe use of computers connected to the Internet.\nPlease note this event is at 7 PM MST on April 9th.\nPresentation\nBridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community\nThis talk will explore how to effectively teach internet safety to the 65+ community\, focusing on two key areas:\n1. The Four Core Habits for Staying Safe Online\n• Using MFA\, creating strong passwords\, updating software\, and identifying phishing—simple yet essential steps for online security.\n2. Special Considerations When Teaching This Population\n• Seniors have unique learning needs. We’ll cover strategies like simplifying language\, using visual aids\, reinforcing lessons through repetition\, and making cybersecurity relevant to their daily activities.\nWe’ll also discuss how technical professionals can adjust their approach to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences. The goal is to empower seniors with confidence online while ensuring their safety.\nThe session will wrap up with ways IEEE members can contribute to digital safety education for older adults.\nSpeaker(s): Levia Nahary\,\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477932
URL:https://svec.org/event/bridging-the-digital-divide-teaching-internet-safety-to-the-65-community/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477932
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250325T093356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T093356Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:General meetings have members divide into project groups.\nThis meeting will have members work on the e-bike project.\nAgenda:\nMeeting slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cxReuKa8BndIa0S79J3uuAGumdFhB0AkSKqupEiRmlI/edit?usp=sharing\nRoom: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
URL:https://svec.org/event/general-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Room: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250226T083309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T083309Z
UID:66488-1744138800-1744146000@svec.org
SUMMARY:Agentic AI: The Next Evolution of Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid in-person and online event. Pre-registration is required for either.\nAgentic AI\, also known as Autonomous AI\, is a type of AI that is able to independently design\, execute\, and optimize workflows. Its recent emergence marks a dramatic shift towards more autonomous\, decision-making entities capable of planning\, reasoning\, and taking actions in complex environments.\nIn this talk\, Prasad Venkatachar will explore the core distinctions between Generative AI (Gen AI) and Agentic AI\, highlighting key characteristics\, technological advancements\, and applications across various industries. He will also delve into how it’s possible to navigate from passive content generation in Gen AI to active problem-solving intelligence. This is done using the core building blocks of the Agentic AI architecture by way of retrieval augmented generation (RAG)\, the leading technique for enhancing large language models (LLMs) with enterprise data.\nSpeaker(s): Prasad Venkatachar\,\n673 South Milpitas Blvd.\, Milpitas\, California\, United States\, 95035\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/471234
URL:https://svec.org/event/agentic-ai-the-next-evolution-of-generative-ai/
LOCATION:673 South Milpitas Blvd.\, Milpitas\, California\, United States\, 95035\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/471234
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250312T084834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T084834Z
UID:67292-1744135200-1744140600@svec.org
SUMMARY:SSIT 2025 Plans\, ISTAS25\, and Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Pizza and helping plan our ISTAS25 conference on AI Evolution & Revolution!\nJoin us for our 2025 SSIT meeting where we'll cover our SSIT Chapter activities for 2025 and ongoing plans for the upcoming "AI Evolution & Revolution" ISTAS25 – International Symposium on Technology and Society (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fattend.ieee.org%2Fistas-2025%2F__%3B!!MLMg-p0Z!ABRUJQYgifDxF3YsCTKlXJYncGyvsnxACs2DuNcjd5kOxADLZKVUaVwB3yqIzqkykeR15osh_ng3WhE%24&data=05%7C02%7C%7C702a87b5f7ed42d97d0a08dd413461d7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638738415409059423%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rc7QH%2F3txdoqzsZCsnRau7uCwLENwkmpmwCARoY6dVk%3D&reserved=0) conference.\nWe are busy planning the ISTAS25 Conference for September 10-13 at Santa Clara University and would like to share our theme and current plans. We welcome ideas about our programs and sponsorships as well as volunteers for the committees.\nAgenda:\n6:00 PM Intros and Pizza\n6:15 PM SSIT Chapter Updates\n6:45 PM ISTAS25 Overview and Opportunities\n7:30 PM Adjourn\nRoom:  4021\, Bldg: SCDI\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053
URL:https://svec.org/event/ssit-2025-plans-istas25-and-pizza-2/
LOCATION:Room:  4021\, Bldg: SCDI\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250311T084837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T084837Z
UID:67200-1744133400-1744140600@svec.org
SUMMARY:EMC and SI challenges with SerDes Camera Systems for Automotive Driver Assisted Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Road Safety has vastly increased due to continued development in Automotive Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS). A critical element of these systems are high resolution digital cameras. To facilitate high data transfer between camera and the ADAS ECU\, serial/deserializer (“SerDes”) communication links are used\, which primarily consist of coaxial cable interconnects. This paper will focus on the challenges in using SerDes in an automotive environment with special focus on required shielding performance. The talk will include review of current USCAR standards and needed future improvements.\nSpeaker(s): Roger Frazier\,\nAgenda:\n5:30-6:15pm: Social\, free food and drink\n6:15pm: Chapter Admin\, start of presentation\nBldg: (at CKC company)\, 46025 Warm Springs Blvd\, Fremont\, California\, United States\, 94539
URL:https://svec.org/event/emc-and-si-challenges-with-serdes-camera-systems-for-automotive-driver-assisted-technologies/
LOCATION:Bldg: (at CKC company)\, 46025 Warm Springs Blvd\, Fremont\, California\, United States\, 94539
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250309T083311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T083311Z
UID:67161-1743661800-1743667200@svec.org
SUMMARY:The Agentic Economy will be Powered by Web3
DESCRIPTION:AI and Web3 are both accelerating and the two are coming together to enable agentic economies—networks of AI agents autonomously executing trades\, coordinating liquidity\, and optimizing financial primitives. This session will explore how AI agents are leveraging reasoning\, tools and diverse models and data to drive high performance\, how agent swarms that dynamically discover each other and collaborate work and enable better results. We also look at how this applies in AIFi – agents interacting on-chain for decentralized economies.\nSpeaker(s): Ron Bodkin\,\nRoom: 225\, Bldg: Heafey\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473565
URL:https://svec.org/event/the-agentic-economy-will-be-powered-by-web3/
LOCATION:Room: 225\, Bldg: Heafey\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473565
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20260405T132218
CREATED:20250327T020347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T020347Z
UID:67842-1743638400-1743724799@svec.org
SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Recreation and Wellness Center at SRWC for member appreciation day! Come scan in at the front desk and grab a snacks and refreshment! There will be a table set up with snacks and refreshments from 7am until supplies last.
URL:https://svec.org/event/member-appreciation-day-2/
LOCATION:Stanford Redwood City Recreation and Wellness Center
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