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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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DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250422T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250421T221809Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250331T093643Z
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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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CREATED:20250315T090743Z
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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:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250410T020101Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250330T123344Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
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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:20260409T021000
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:20260409T021000
CREATED: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:20260409T021000
CREATED: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:20260409T021000
CREATED: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250415T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250317T114946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T114946Z
UID:67519-1744549200-1744556400@svec.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T131500
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250314T090316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T090316Z
UID:67364-1744284600-1744290900@svec.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250402T093306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T093306Z
UID:68042-1744225200-1744232400@svec.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250325T093356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T093356Z
UID:67811-1744219800-1744225200@svec.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
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:20260409T021000
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:20260409T021000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250323T093452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T093452Z
UID:67759-1743616800-1743624000@svec.org
SUMMARY:SPS Lecture & Networking: A Signal Processing Perspective on mmWave Radar and Temperature Profiling Probes for Snowpack and Precipitation Observations
DESCRIPTION:Abstract-\nThis 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.\nSpeaker(s): Stijn Wielandt\, PhD\nAgenda:\nEvent Agenda\n1. Intro & Announcements- SPS & ComSoc East Bay Chapters 6.00-6.15 PM\n2. Presentation – SP on mmWave Radar and Temperature Profiling 6.15-7.00 PM\n3. Networking with Food & Refreshments 7.00-7.30 PM\nRoom: 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
URL:https://svec.org/event/sps-lecture-networking-a-signal-processing-perspective-on-mmwave-radar-and-temperature-profiling-probes-for-snowpack-and-precipitation-observations/
LOCATION: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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250325T093356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T093356Z
UID:67810-1743615000-1743620400@svec.org
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-4/
LOCATION:Room: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250322T093351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T093351Z
UID:67729-1743445800-1743456600@svec.org
SUMMARY:Unveiling the Transformative Power of Unsupervised machine learning through Clustering
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCo-sponsored by: ANK Zaman\nSpeaker(s): Vishnu Pendyala\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476923
URL:https://svec.org/event/unveiling-the-transformative-power-of-unsupervised-machine-learning-through-clustering/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476923
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250331T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250331T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021000
CREATED:20250316T012342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T012342Z
UID:67447-1743444000-1743447600@svec.org
SUMMARY:GrantForward Information Session (STEM)
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-stem/
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