IEEE Montreal Section

[] Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it): https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc-GqrTsvGdGE6yu9qQCx1z2PyRVJZaDj Synopsis: After a brief intro highlighting issues and solutions for data privacy in machine learning settings, Prof. Gautam Kamath will answer your questions related to data privacy, machine unlearning, research, academia, career advice, and anything... Read more →

[] On this celebratory IEEE Day, let us rejoice in the combined IEEE worldwide activities of 39 technical societies and 7 interdisciplinary councils on one side of the IEEE coin, balanced with local sections and student chapters, bringing a physical presence of IEEE to local communities. By the way, one could argue that IEEE also... Read more →

Abstract: Phase-change materials (PCMs) have emerged as a promising platform to modulate light in a nonvolatile manner—a reversible switching between their stable amorphous and crystalline states leads to an impressive refractive index contrast (∆n, ∆k ~1−3). The last decade has seen a growing interest in such a combination of properties for a variety of nonvolatile... Read more →

Careers in Technology and Standards in Action: IEEE 2933 Clinical IoT Data and Device Interoperability with TIPPSS - Trust, Identity, Privacy, Protection, Safety, Security a new Standard -- Selected for the 2024 Award Advanced technologies enable digital transformation … and can increase RISK. Connected healthcare leveraging advanced technologies and data can improve insights and outcomes.... Read more →

Join us for an exciting virtual event on " AI impact in Education: experiences and practical tips" where we will delve into the revolutionary applications of artificial intelligence in the field of engineering education. How can generative AI be used creatively by educators and students? How can Generative AI enhance the creativity and critical thinking... Read more →

This event is organized by IEEE Education Society as part of IEEE Education IEEE Day 2024. Its objective is to provide an opportunity for IEEE Education Society 2024 awardees and the IEEE Undergraduate Teaching awardee to showcase their respective contributions. Some of them will also let us know why they are members of IEEE Education... Read more →

The analysis of electromagnetic problems with moving objects has many applications: RF Doppler radars, astrophysics, GPS, electromagnetic gyroscopes… This seminar proposes an original and thorough analysis of the behavior of electromagnetic waves in the presence of moving bodies by using the Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method. Movements are implemented by changing positions of the... Read more →

Abstract: The talk will review the work done by the group of kinetics of nanosecond discharges of Laboratory of Plasma Physics in the direction of studying of plasma parameters and optimizing plasma chemistry. Special attention will be payed to techniques related to optics, plasma action on cell morphology and measuring of ROS produced by plasma.... Read more →

[] Despite major breakthroughs in chatbot and virtual assistant technology, the use of chatbots in education is still insubstantial. In my talk, based on my thesis, I will delve into chatbot technology’s under-explored potential in education: What are educational chatbots’ advantages and limitations? What pedagogical approaches emphasize their capabilities and help overcome their shortcomings? What... Read more →

Cyber Security is an Application of Decision Sciences or Why Every Cyber Security Dept Needs a Decision Scientist Cyber has become a big topic. Cyber security may be the new battlefront. The news is covered with stories of this or that company or agency being hacked and the information being for sale on the dark... Read more →

L'optique spatiale au service de la Terre - maintenir l'humanité dans les limites planétaires Abstract: Satellite technologies play an essential role in the fight against climate change. The data needed for prediction, mitigation and adaptation are often obtained using optical instruments. In this presentation, Geneviève will share some examples of projects led by the Canadian... Read more →

English version Join us in celebrating IEEE Day 2024, an event that brings together students from all levels to commemorate the achievements and advancements of IEEE. This is a unique opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate the spirit of IEEE. Highlights of the Event: - Showcase of Student Branch Activities: Experience a diverse range of... Read more →

What Question Would You Ask an Astrophysicist? Speaker: Dr. Jaymie Matthews, Emeritus Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of British Columbia Abstract: Eclipse Event Recent landing of craft on moon. Space station. Observations of stars with magnet fields. Compare rocket and ion propulsion to Mars? Any questions about astronomy. Astronomy education and public... Read more →

Mr Al Shpuntoff will do a deep dive into his career as a consultant in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, High Performance Computing (HPC), Sequencing informatics, including Coding and Design. He will cover his work as a consultant, contracts with various government organizations, and government projects of special interest including but not limited to projects to identify... Read more →

Chairs and Officers of all Chapters, Affinity Groups (WIE, YP, IR, Humanitarian, etc...), Student Branches, Counselors, Ambassadors, and ExCom: Please join In person for a meeting on October 24, from 18:00 to 20:30 at INRS . This meeting is a chance to get together, discuss accomplishments of the previous period, and plan for the future... Read more →

The Montreal Chapter of the IEEE Signal Processing (SP) Society cordially invites you to attend the following talk, to be given by Prof. Mandar S. Jog, Director of the National Parkinson Foundation Centre of Excellence in Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Program at London Health Sciences Centre and a Professor of Neurology at Western University,... Read more →

IEEEXtreme is a global challenge in which teams of IEEE Student members – advised and proctored by an IEEE member, and often supported by an IEEE Student Branch – compete in a 24-hour time span against each other to solve a set of programming problems. For more information visit: https://ieeextreme.org/ The Montréal leg of this... Read more →

Khandakar Nusrat Islam will conduct a deep dive on her experience as an RF/Microwave Solutions Engineer at Keysight Technologies, where she excels in both engineering and project management. Specializing in RF solutions architecture and project oversight, Nusrat is instrumental in developing custom global solution delivery next-generation solutions at Keysight Technologies. Dr. Islam's career in technology... Read more →

SAG-based InGaAs/InP SPADs for photon counting in SWIR wavelengths Abstract: Low-light detection with high spatial and temporal precision is increasingly critical for applications like LiDAR, biomedical imaging, free-space communication, and adaptive optics. Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs), capable of detecting picosecond-level transients at the single-photon level, are emerging as a key technology to meet these demands.... Read more →

The Montreal Chapters of the IEEE Control Systems (CS) and Systems, Man & Cybernetics (SMC) cordially invite you to attend the following in-person talk, to be given by Mr. Vartan Piroumian. Co-sponsored by: Concordia University Speaker(s): Mr. Vartan Piroumian Room: EV011.119, Bldg: EV Building, Concordia University , Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8