Mastering Product Variations by Creating a Universal Language for Software Customization Across Industries
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:30 (US/Pacific) | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/468361
Synopsis: In the world of software and product development, making artifacts customizable for different needs is crucial. The research community has made great strides with the Universal Variability Language (UVL), a tool that helps define and manage these customizations. However, while UVL is helpful, it doesn't cover everything.
This talk introduces a new concept called the Generic REAlization Language (GREAL). GREAL aims to fill the gaps that UVL left behind, especially when it comes to applying customizations to the core parts of a product line.
Key features of GREAL include:
Openness: Easily adaptable to different industries and uses.
Flexibility: Can handle various types of customizations.
Declarativity: Simple and clear rules for customization.
Reusability: Can be applied to multiple projects without starting from scratch.
The speaker will show how GREAL works with different base languages like UML, Java, and documentation. The speaker will also discuss a successful large-scale deployment of GREAL for Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) at Airbus.
Join us to explore how this new tool can make software and product customization more efficient and versatile.
Speaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala, Prof. Jézéquel
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/468361

General Meeting
2025-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Room: 170, Bldg: SSB, 5200 Lake Rd, Merced, California, United States, 95343
General meetings have members divide into project groups.
This meeting will have members work on the e-bike project.
This is the last meeting before Spring Break.
Agenda:
Meeting slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cxReuKa8BndIa0S79J3uuAGumdFhB0AkSKqupEiRmlI/edit?usp=sharing
Room: 170, Bldg: SSB, 5200 Lake Rd, Merced, California, United States, 95343

MEMS Sensor Software Solutions for Biological and Human Movement Sensing
2025-03-19 18:50 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473251
Abstract:
MEMS sensors are now crucial for personalized healthcare applications. In this talk, we will explore the evolution of MEMS sensor software solutions for human and biological sensing. We will discuss advanced sensor fusion, dead reckoning, calibration, and localization techniques. New advancements such as vertical analog frontend and intelligent MEMS sensors will be introduced. Case studies include gait tracking using motion sensors and nervous system electrical activity sensing using vertical analog frontend.
Speaker(s): S. Siddharth ,
Agenda:
6:50 PM – 7 PM: Registration
7 PM – 8 PM: Talk and Q&A
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473251

Navigating the Heterogeneous Future of Microelectronics
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472083
[]Given the increasing complexity of microelectronics and the need for increased performance, epitomized and brought into stark clarity by the increasing prevalence of AI, there is a need for maturing cohesive roadmaps. In this talk, we will describe a vision for how roadmapping is structured, how we anticipate it to evolve, and how we can all participate in this evolution.
Speaker(s): Ravi Mahajan,
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472083

LTspice® A powerful, fast, and free SPICE simulator software applied for EMC
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 (US/Michigan) | Bureau Veritas, 815 N. Opdyke Rd #100 , Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473375
Pizza Sponsor: Analog Devices
Lab Sponsor: Bureau Veritas
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Speaker(s): Robert
Bureau Veritas, 815 N. Opdyke Rd #100 , Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473375

Electrical Design Considerations for Hazardous Location
2025-03-20 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zio Fraedo’s, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, California, United States, 94523
What is a hazardous location (hazloc) and what products service these areas? The National Electrical Code (NEC), article 500 describes a hazloc as an area where the possibility of fire and/or explosion exists. These scenarios can be created with the presence of combustible gases, vapors, dust and/or ignitable fibers or flyings. Of course, an ignition source, such as an open flame, electric arc, spark or a hot surface would be required as well. It is critical to have the right equipment installed in these areas in order to minimize personal safety risk and maximize operational efficiency. This presentation will go into further detail on the principles of hazloc areas, NEC harsh and hazardous area classifications, and the specialty products required to service these areas.
Agenda:
No-host social at 5:30pm
Presentation at 6:00pm
Dinner at 7:00pm
Presentation continues at 7:45pm
Adjourn by 8:30pm
Zio Fraedo’s, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, California, United States, 94523

Exploratorium After Dark: See for Yourself Field Trip
2025-03-20 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bldg: Exploratorium, Pier 15, (Embarcadero at Green Street), San Francisco, California, United States, 94111
Uncover the secrets of the cosmos: what are the green patches on Mars? How do NASA spacecraft communicate with each other? And what was the final message of the Curiosity rover? Find the answers to these celestial mysteries—and more—at After Dark, plus our Open Question session exploring health tech with researchers from UC Davis.
Open Question: Health Tech
7 p.m.
Kanbar Forum
When does tech make us healthier?
Technology has made health seemingly quantifiable and trackable, but does it actually improve our well-being? Co-presented with UC Davis Grand Challenges, this Open Question session invites you to explore the intersection of technology, fitness, and happiness.
Our Panelists
Gözde Göncü-Berk, PhD is a researcher, designer, and educator leading WearLab at UC Davis, where she pioneers wearable technology design and smart textiles research. Her work focuses on developing textile-based sensors and actuators for physiological monitoring, creating responsive wearables for health, extreme environments, and human performance such as anxiety-responsive clothing, therapeutic smart gloves for pain management, textile stretch/strain sensors to track body positions, and many others.
Jonathon Schofield, PhD researches human integration with assistive devices. Collaborating with clinicians and engineers at Shriners Children’s and UC Davis Health, he combines clinical insights with engineering to address unmet needs in rehabilitation medicine, biorobotic control, and neural interfaces, advancing intelligent technologies ranging from prosthetics limbs to cooperative robots.
Katia Vega, PhD is an associate professor at the department of design at UC Davis, leading the Interactive Organisms Lab. She pioneers the integration of cosmetics with electronics, makeup with biosensors, and sustainable interfaces. Katia holds a PhD and master's degrees in computer science from PUC-Rio (Brazil) and a bachelor's degree from UNMSM (Peru). She was a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT Media Lab and a researcher at HKBU (Hong Kong).
Alyssa Weakley, PhD is a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor in the department of neurology at UC Davis School of Medicine. Alyssa’s research focuses on dementia, cognitive rehabilitation, and technology development and assessment. She has received funding from multiple sources including the National Institutes of Health for her remote caregiving technology supporting at-home independence of older adults living alone with dementia.
Moderator
Kevin Boyd leads the Exploratorium’s science writing team in developing exhibitions here at Pier 15 and for our partners worldwide. Since 2007, he has worked on numerous biology exhibits, including ¡Plantásticas! and Cells to Self. He studied microbiology at UC Santa Barbara, and science writing at UC Santa Cruz.
Bldg: Exploratorium, Pier 15, (Embarcadero at Green Street), San Francisco, California, United States, 94111

Interactive Mission Planning and Teleoperation in Marine Robotics: What's New?
2025-03-24 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473391
We are going through a paradigm shift in how autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are deployed in marine robotics applications such as subsea inspection, monitoring, and surveillance. Despite significant developments across academia and industry in recent years, there remain many challenges and important research frontiers. This talk will highlight these challenging open problems and evolving technologies that attempt to solve these by vision, language, haptics, optics, and acoustic modalities. I will present some of our recent findings and advancements made in: (1) interactive subsea mission planning for AUVs, (2) human-machine shared autonomy for ROVs, and (3) low-power standalone operation or subsea sensors and surveillance agents.
Speaker(s): Md Jahidul Islam
Agenda:
– Invited talk from Dr. Md Jahidul Islam, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the University of Florida.
– Q/A Session
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473391

Defense Against LLM and AGI Scheming with Guardrails and Architecture
Valley Research Park, 319 N Bernardo Ave, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
**ADDRESS** (Hybrid, in person or by zoom, you choose)
Valley Research Park
319 North Bernardo Avenue
Mountain View, CA CA 93043
If you want to join remotely, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A. The zoom link:
**Join via YouTube:**
**AGENDA**
6:30 Door opens, food and networking (we invite honor system contributions)
**7:00** SFBayACM upcoming events, introduce the speaker
7:15 speaker presentation starts
8:15 – 9:15 finish, depending on Q&A
**TALK DESCRIPTION:**
A 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.
While 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?
The 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.
However, 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.
Architectural 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.
External 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.
If 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.
**SPEAKER BIO:**
Greg Makowski, 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.
He 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.

Introduction to NVivo
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 UTC

Tech Talk: Application of AI in Healthcare
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472841
Title: Application of AI in Healthcare Programs to support non-profit hospitals and manufacturers.
Abstract:
The 340B Drug Pricing Program plays a critical role in supporting non-profit hospitals by providing discounted medications to underserved populations. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the 340B program offers transformative potential to enhance efficiency, compliance, and resource allocation. This presentation covers the application of AI in key areas, including drug procurement, inventory management, compliance monitoring, patient eligibility verification, and revenue cycle optimization. AI-driven tools can also reduce drug diversion, enhance data transparency , and provide actionable insights for stakeholders. While these advancements promise significant benefits, such as cost savings and improved patient care, challenges such as data privacy, implementation costs, and potential biases must be addressed. AI’s strategic application in the 340B program can foster greater collaboration between non-profit hospitals and manufacturers, ensuring the program’s continued success in addressing healthcare disparities.
Bio:
Venkata Poranki is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the software and IT industry. He is currently serving as a Program Manager at Zions Bank in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a strong background in product management, technical solutions, and software architecture, Venkata has honed his expertise in areas such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, information systems security, and AI-assisted technologies.
Venkata holds a BSc and MSc in Computer Science and is actively pursuing a PhD at KL University in India. His research interests include quantum mechanics in cryptography, which aligns with his ongoing commitment to exploring cutting-edge developments in cybersecurity. He has published several papers in reputed journals, focusing on AI-assisted systems, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Additionally, Venkata is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Cyber Security Engineering from Colorado Technical University. He is passionate about advancing innovation in his field, following his personal formula for invention: "Imagine-create-adopt." Outside of his professional life, Venkata enjoys traveling along with his family and exploring new cultures.
Speaker(s): Raju PVK,
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472841

The Role of Digital Twins in Semiconductor Manufacturing Control
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Room: 3116, Bldg: SCDI, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/475484
ABSTRACT
Digital twin (DT) is a relatively new technology concept with potential to improve semiconductor wafer
processing. Development of this technology has been evolutionary and a direct result of the confluence
of advances in high-performance computing, network communication, optimization techniques, sensing
technologies and the use of vast array of sensors for process monitoring. Potential application of DT
technology to semiconductor equipment includes predictive maintenance, fault detection, performance
evaluation, and chamber matching. Following a discussion of the DT concept, this talk will focus on SC’s
experience with the most challenging aspect of DT technology – development of fast subsystem models
that may be subsequently integrated to create a digital twin of a system. In most cases, these low-order
models have been developed from high-order, high-fidelity physical models whose simulations run too
slow for DT application. SC has an extensive background and experience in using various model-order
reduction techniques to develop such fast models of various semiconductor equipment such as RTP,
plasma etch, CMP, and bake lithography systems. SC has successfully used these models for closed-loop
real time process control, virtual sensing, and chamber matching. Additionally, we describe a couple of
our research projects on non-manufacturing applications that are relevant. In one, a low-order model of
a complex system was developed by combining physics-based modeling with machine learning (deep
neural network, or DNN) so that the user would be warned when changes to the system warranted that
the DNN be retrained. In another project, a complete DT of a large structural system was developed that
is still in operation.
Speaker(s): Abbas
Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30 – Networking and light dinner (for in person attendees)
6:30 – 7:30 – Talk and Q & A
7:30 – 8:00 – Wrap up and Networking
Room: 3116, Bldg: SCDI, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/475484

National AI Literacy Day
2025-03-28 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Room: 210, Bldg: Main building, San Francisco Bay University, Fremont, California, United States, 94538, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477226
​Join us for an engaging evening at San Francisco Bay University's National AI Literacy Day, proudly hosted in collaboration with our IEEE Student Branch. This event is dedicated to exploring the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry, and fostering a deeper understanding of AI's impact across various sectors.
​This event is hybrid.
​Can't attend in person? Register below!
​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAXyKDZrvL50zFbN55YXYL5N1y3NzPOn630pQHxy34grRdPw/viewform?usp=header
​For our virtual attendees, we will provide a seamless experience with live-streamed sessions and interactive discussions. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants closer to the event date, ensuring easy access to the insightful conversations and expert panels. Stay tuned for updates!
​Who Should Attend:
​This event is open to students, professionals, educators, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of AI. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone.
​Registration:
​Please register in advance to secure your spot.
Location
San Francisco Bay University
161 Mission Falls Ln, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Speaker(s): Piyush Malik, Matheus Darós Pagani, ChengCheng Tan, Mansi More, RJ Moscardon, Daisy Mayorga-Fuentes
Agenda:
​Event Agenda:
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​Check in – 4:30 PM onwards
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​Food and Networking: 4:40 PM – 4:55 PM
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​Welcome and Introduction: 4:50 PM – 5:00 PM
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​Kick off the evening with opening remarks from our IEEE Student Branch Chair, Prachi Sethi, setting the stage for insightful discussions on AI literacy and its significance in today's world.
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​Keynote: 5:00 PM – 5:10 PM
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​We are honored to have Piyush Malik as our keynote speaker for National AI Literacy Day at San Francisco Bay University. He will share his insights on the current state of Artificial Intelligence, highlighting innovative use cases and emerging trends that are shaping the future of technology.
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​Mr Malik is a startup executive, entrepreneur, board advisor, thought leader, speaker and business and technology transformation leader and angel investor in the domain of emerging technologies. Through his engineering, product management and customer success experiences he has built worldwide teams and scaled his firms’ businesses many folds.
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​Featured Speakers:
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​Matheus Pagani: 5:10 PM – 5:50 PM
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​Founder and CEO of Venture Miner, specializing in the integration of AI with Web3 technologies.
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​Navigating the Hype
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​The current centralization of AI tech development
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​Decentralized data and computing
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​Incentivizing community contributions and capital investment outside of Big Tech
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​Onboarding millions of new "vibe coders"
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​ChengCheng Tan: 5:50 PM – 6:20 PM
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​Senior Communications Specialist at FAR.AI, focusing on AI safety and a strong advocate for accessible technology education.
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​Title: AI Hype, Hope or Horror? Intro to AI Safety
Description:
AI is advancing rapidly, bringing both transformative potential and serious challenges. From AI-powered scams to autonomous systems, its impact is already reshaping society. This talk cuts through the hype to explore real risks, including misuse, safety concerns, and the challenges of keeping AI aligned with human values. We’ll discuss why AI safety matters, key research directions, and what can be done to ensure AI remains a force for good. Whether you’re hopeful, skeptical, or undecided, this session will provide a clearer picture of what’s at stake.
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​Hands on workshop – 6:20 PM – 6:50 PM
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​Mansi More:Generative AI Engineer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in full-stack data solutions. She co-led a workshop integrating AI chatbots to empower women entrepreneurs, demonstrating her commitment to leveraging technology for social impact.
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​Workshop Title: Build a Chatbot with Google Cloud
Tools: Vertex AI (Agent Builder), DilaogFlowCX, VS code
Details:
Ever wanted to create your own chatbot but thought it was too technical? This beginner-friendly workshop will show you how to build a functional chatbot using Google Cloud – no coding experience required!
You'll learn how to:
– Set up a Google Cloud environment
– Design natural conversation flows
– Train your chatbot to understand user intent
– Deploy your chatbot on multiple platforms
– Test and improve your chatbot's responses
Through step-by-step guidance and hands-on practice, you'll walk away with your very own working chatbot and the confidence to customize it further. This workshop is perfect for non-technical professionals, entrepreneurs, or anyone curious about practical applications of conversational AI.
Whether you're looking to automate customer service, create an interactive learning tool, or simply explore the possibilities of AI, join us for this accessible introduction to chatbot development.
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​Panel Discussion: – 6:50 PM – 7:10 PM
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​Engage with our esteemed speakers during a panel on "Ethics and AI – Navigating the Moral Landscape," where we'll delve into the ethical considerations surrounding AI development and deployment.
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​RJ Moscardon : Executive Director and Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Emerging Tech Coalition (ETC)
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​Daisy Mayorga-Fuentes : Co-founder of yüda, committed to promoting equity in emerging technologies.
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​Student Project Demonstrations: 7:10 PM – 7:25 PM
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​Experience the future of AI through interactive demos presented by our talented students, showcasing their latest projects and research.
​Closing remarks and open to networking 7:25 PM
Room: 210, Bldg: Main building, San Francisco Bay University, Fremont, California, United States, 94538, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477226

Glad Tidings/IEEE Spring Youth STEM Workshop
2025-03-29 09:00 - 2025-03-30 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 27709 Tyrrell Ave, Hayward, California, United States, 94544
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Do you dream of giving your child the tools to succeed in an ever-changing world? Are you looking for ways to spark their curiosity and open doors to exciting opportunities? We invite you and your family to join us for an inspiring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) educational experience designed specifically for students from underrepresented communities. This in-person event will be held at 27709 Tyrrell Ave, where you can meet other curious minds and learn from experienced instructors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the wonders of STEM in a supportive and engaging environment. Register now to secure your spot!
Event Details
Where: Glad Tidings Family Life Complex
When: 3/29, 9am to 1:30pm.
Who: Students aged 8–17 (parents encouraged to attend)
Why STEM Education Matters for Your Child
STEM education is more than just learning about technology or engineering—it’s about developing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are essential in today’s world. By exposing your child to STEM:
– Help them discover new interests and talents.
– Prepare them for high-paying and rewarding careers.
– Show them that they can be creators, innovators, and leaders.
Schedule:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Build a Bowl Cereal Bar – Start your day with a delicious breakfast of your favorite hot and cold cereals!
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Morning Sessions (Choose one!)
– Basics of Coding: Learn the foundations of coding in a fun, interactive way!
– Art as STEM: Explore the creative side of STEM with STEAM teacher Luctrica Lewis!
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Lego Lunch – Build your own lunch from a variety of sandwich options!
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Basics of Building Using LEGOs – Get hands-on with LEGOs and learn the art of building!
Don’t miss this exciting day of creativity, STEM, and fun! Perfect for kids who love to build, create, and learn.
Featured Activities
– Lego Building
Your child will explore structural engineering by designing and building lego brick house. Guided by experts, they’ll learn how engineers solve real-world problems and even test the strength of their designs.
– Introduction to Coding (https://scratch.mit.edu/)
Children will dive into the exciting world of programming. This activity introduces them to concepts like if else logic, and mechanics, in a fun and engaging way. Celebrate the season with STEM! Your child will create their own LED light-up snowman, learning basic electronics, circuits, and creativity. They’ll wire a simple LED circuit to bring their snowman to life, sparking joy and innovation all at once.
Our Program’s Commitment
Through our partnership with the IEEE Oakland-East Bay Section, TryEngineering, and Glad Tidings, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Here’s why this program is unique:
Mentors Who Care: STEM professionals from your community will guide your child every step of the way.
– Hands-On Learning: Engaging activities like designing bridges, building robots, and creating LED circuits make learning exciting.
Equity in Education: Our goal is to provide access and opportunity to all children, particularly those in underrepresented communities.
Parent Involvement
We understand the vital role parents play in their child’s success. During the event, you’ll:
– See firsthand how STEM activities boost confidence and teamwork.
– Learn about free and affordable resources to continue your child’s STEM journey.
– Meet other parents who share the same goal of empowering their children.
Don’t Miss Out!
This is a chance to show your child that their dreams matter and that they belong in STEM fields. Secure your spot today!
RSVP by March. 22nd
To ensure we have the proper supplies and resources, please RSVP by end of day March 22nd, so we can better plan the workshop.
Together, let’s inspire a generation of problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Aaron Lin, IEEE
Benita McLarin, Glad Tidings
Co-sponsored by: Glad Tidings International
27709 Tyrrell Ave, Hayward, California, United States, 94544

GrantForward Information Session (STEM)
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
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.
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of GrantForward’s key features, including how to:
Search 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.
A Q&A session will follow to address specific questions.
Visit RDO’s website on Grantforward for more information.

Unveiling the Transformative Power of Unsupervised machine learning through Clustering
2025-03-31 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476923
Clustering methods demonstrated their transformative potential across various industries through image segmentation, anomaly detection, bioinformatics, and customer segmentation. In this talk, the speaker will explore these techniques in unsupervised machine learning, focusing on foundational clustering algorithms such as K-means, Hierarchical Clustering, and DBSCAN. Through an in-depth analysis of their underlying principles and computational intricacies, the speaker will highlight how these methods have evolved to address complex, high-dimensional data problems. Attendees will learn how K-means remains a versatile tool for partitioning data in linear spaces. The talk will delve into Hierarchical Clustering's unique approach to building dendrograms and capturing multi-scale data relationships and how DBSCAN's density-based framework reveals clusters amidst noise, making it ideal for discovering patterns in irregular, real-world datasets. The session offers a comprehensive understanding of these algorithms. It equips aspiring data scientists and industry professionals with the tools to harness the power of clustering for impactful, data-driven decisions.
Co-sponsored by: ANK Zaman
Speaker(s): Vishnu Pendyala
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476923

General Meeting
2025-04-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Room: 170, Bldg: SSB, 5200 Lake Rd, Merced, California, United States, 95343
General meetings have members divide into project groups.
This meeting will have members work on the e-bike project.
Agenda:
Meeting slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cxReuKa8BndIa0S79J3uuAGumdFhB0AkSKqupEiRmlI/edit?usp=sharing
Room: 170, Bldg: SSB, 5200 Lake Rd, Merced, California, United States, 95343

SPS Lecture & Networking: A Signal Processing Perspective on mmWave Radar and Temperature Profiling Probes for Snowpack and Precipitation Observations
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Room: 430, Bldg: Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge, University of California Berkeley, 1860 Le Roy Ave, Berkeley, California, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/439899
Abstract-
This talk focuses on signal processing techniques for environmental sensing data, focusing on snowpack and precipitation monitoring using distributed temperature profiling (DTP) probes and millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar. We discuss methods for processing spatially dense temperature time series to assess snow thermal insulation, detect snow surface changes, and estimate snow depth using Fourier filtering and variability analysis. We then highlight the role of low-cost, 60 GHz FMCW mmWave radars in measuring snow depth, estimating snow density and snow water equivalent (SWE), and classifying precipitation using range-velocity analyses. The talk will also cover the development of a weatherproof, remotely operable radar system for long-term outdoor deployment. By showcasing real-time snowpack range profiles and precipitation classification, this talk highlights the intersection of signal processing, remote sensing, and environmental science, offering insights relevant to engineers and researchers working on real-time sensing systems.
Speaker(s): Stijn Wielandt, PhD
Agenda:
Event Agenda
1. Intro & Announcements- SPS & ComSoc East Bay Chapters 6.00-6.15 PM
2. Presentation – SP on mmWave Radar and Temperature Profiling 6.15-7.00 PM
3. Networking with Food & Refreshments 7.00-7.30 PM
Room: 430, Bldg: Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge, University of California Berkeley, 1860 Le Roy Ave, Berkeley, California, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/439899

Member Appreciation Day
2025-04-03 | Stanford Redwood City Recreation and Wellness Center
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.

The Agentic Economy will be Powered by Web3
2025-04-03 06:30 - 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Room: 225, Bldg: Heafey, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473565
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.
Speaker(s): Ron Bodkin,
Room: 225, Bldg: Heafey, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/473565

EMC and SI challenges with SerDes Camera Systems for Automotive Driver Assisted Technologies
2025-04-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bldg: (at CKC company), 46025 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, California, United States, 94539
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.
Speaker(s): Roger Frazier,
Agenda:
5:30-6:15pm: Social, free food and drink
6:15pm: Chapter Admin, start of presentation
Bldg: (at CKC company), 46025 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, California, United States, 94539

SSIT 2025 Plans, ISTAS25, and Pizza
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Room: 4021, Bldg: SCDI, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053
Pizza and helping plan our ISTAS25 conference on AI Evolution & Revolution!
Join 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.
We 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.
Agenda:
6:00 PM Intros and Pizza
6:15 PM SSIT Chapter Updates
6:45 PM ISTAS25 Overview and Opportunities
7:30 PM Adjourn
Room: 4021, Bldg: SCDI, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053

Agentic AI: The Next Evolution of Generative AI
2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 673 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, California, United States, 95035, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/471234
This is a hybrid in-person and online event. Pre-registration is required for either.
Agentic 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.
In 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.
Speaker(s): Prasad Venkatachar,
673 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, California, United States, 95035, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/471234

Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community
2025-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477932
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.
Please note this event is at 7 PM MST on April 9th.
Presentation
Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community
This talk will explore how to effectively teach internet safety to the 65+ community, focusing on two key areas:
1. The Four Core Habits for Staying Safe Online
• Using MFA, creating strong passwords, updating software, and identifying phishing—simple yet essential steps for online security.
2. Special Considerations When Teaching This Population
• 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.
We’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.
The session will wrap up with ways IEEE members can contribute to digital safety education for older adults.
Speaker(s): Levia Nahary,
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477932

Disposable 3 Day Insulin Patches; Enabled by PNP SiGe Thermoelectrics
2025-04-10 11:30 - 13:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
Disposable 3 Day Insulin Patches; Enabled by PNP SiGe Thermoelectrics
Abstract:
Disposable 3 Day Insulin Patches Enabled by PNP SiGe Thermoelectrics Driving a NanoCompressor based on Thermal Diffusion
Speaker:
Peter Garbuz
CEO of Torramics
AGENDA:
Thursday April 10, 2025
11:30 AM: Networking, Pizza & Drinks
Noon — 1 pm: Seminar
Please register on Eventbrite before 9:30 AM on Thursday April 10, 2025
$4 IEEE members $6 non IEEE members
(discounts for unemployed and students )
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Co-sponsored by: SCV/OEB/SF Jt. Section Chapter,EP21
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

SOM Course Management Basics workshop
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
​​​​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.

Technical Societies - What Are They and How Do I Participate?
Google Visitor Experience, Google Visitor Experience 2000 N Shoreline Blvd US,, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
**RSVP**
In-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)
**About**
**How can technology impact society? How can society impact technology?**
Join 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.
We 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.
You’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.

AI User Conference
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GrantForward Information Session (Biomedical Sciences)
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
