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Dallas IEEE Communication and or Vehicular Society member, Please join us for our May 2025 CVT meeting. We will again meet on the University of Texas at Dallas campus in the SPN.1 building. Our meeting talk will be 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, lunch will be available starting around 11:30 AM. Lunch: We continue to provide a lunch option for our meetings. Prepay via the IEEE website, IEEE Members $10.00 IEEE Life Members $5.00 Non-IEEE Members $15.00 Fulltime UTD ECE students: $5.00 (after the first 5 – which are at no cost to the student, provide you pre-register) Pay in person: IEEE Members $15.00 IEEE Life Members $10.00 Non-IEEE Members $20.00 Our lunch prices have increased significantly due to price increases from the vendor. We continue to supplement the cost for IEEE members. May 20 meeting, UT Dallas SPN.1, registration opens at 11:30 AM, talk begins at 12:00 PM Title: "IEEE-USA Congressional Day Visit – a look into how IEEE works for us" Speakers: Larry J. Horner, Dallas CVT Chair, Region 5 ComSoc Director Date: May 20, 2025 Location: UTD Synergy Park North Building; 3000 Waterview, Richardson, TX Directions: NE Corner Synergy Park Blvd and Steward Dr. Lunch Cost: see below. Abstract: Larry J. Horner, the CVT Chair and recently retired Intel Principal Engineer, will be speaking about his recent participation in the IEEE-USA Congressional Visitation Day. Larry was part of a nearly 300-person delegation that descended on Washington D.C., for two days in April 2025. The purpose of this ‘fly-in’ was to bring the voice of constituents to Capitol Hill. Larry led the Texas delegation of 40+ Subject Matter Experts in meetings with the offices of Senator Cruz and Senator Cornyn, then met with several legislative representative’s staff. Come learn about what IEEE-USA is, what was important to bring before Congress at the ‘fly-in’, why this is important to North Texas and our members and how all this comes together. Most importantly, come to network with your fellow CVT members before we take the summer break. Pre-registered and paid via the IEEE website: IEEE Members $10.00 IEEE Life Members $5.00 Non-IEEE Members $15.00 UTD ECE students: $5.00 Pay in person and pre-registered but not yet paid: IEEE Members $15.00 IEEE Life Members $10.00 Non-IEEE Members $20.00 Anyone not pre-registered will be charged the ‘Guest’ rate. There is No charge for 'No Lunch, just attending the talk'. Thanks in advance, and all the best. Eric Anyone without a Pre-registration for lunch will be asked to wait until all pre-registered have had a chance to go through the buffet line. Dallas IEEE CVT Board members emails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Agenda: Food/Lunch: Lunch is available only to those who pre-register prior to the meeting. Sorry, we have to pre-order and consider the costs of meals. Cost for lunch: Level of Membership Prepaid Pay at Event UTD student with ID $5.00 $5.00 IEEE Member $10.00 $15.00 IEEE Senior Member $10.00 $15.00 IEEE Life Member $5.00 $10.00 Non-member $15.00 $20.00 Please look for your specific Member type in Payment portion of Registration process (Life, Senior, Regular Member, etc.). (First 5 Students who have registered in vTools as recorded within vTools date/time stamp on the registration will be given their $5 back at the event, provided they attend), also all students must show UT Dallas ID at the desk the day of the meetings. Room: 2.220, Bldg: SPN 1, 3000 Waterview Pkwy, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080

In Person attendance at Discovery Learning Center (DLC) building, University of Colorado Boulder. Address: Engineering Dr, Boulder, CO 80302 in DLC Conference Room : 1B70 NOTE On Parking: Parking code will be provided to registrants. Remote attendance via WebEx call-in: Denver Excom Meeting Hosted by IEEE Denver Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m4fa1461a887d1a94fd52de51e94aa369 3rd Tuesday 6:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Occurs the third Tuesday of every month effective 1/21/2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 596 761 562 Password: huVJgx2N7b7 Join by video system Dial [email protected] You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 596 761 562 Agenda: - Meals and Socializing 6-6:30pm - Roll Call, Introductions, and Verification of a Quorum - Additions to the Agenda - Officer Reports - Student/ Affinity Group / Chapter Updates - Committee Reports - Old Business - Other Items & New Business - Adjourn Room: DLC Conference Room (1B70), Bldg: Discovery Learning Center (DLC) building, University of Colorado Boulder, Engineering Dr, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484377

This talk explores the intersection of Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Federated Learning in advancing solutions for Multimedia Processing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Medical Healthcare Applications. The session aims to present a set of intelligent frameworks that address real-world challenges through scalable, privacy-aware, and high-performance learning systems. Beginning with biomedical signal analysis, the talk introduces LAACNN, a hybrid architecture combining convolutional, recurrent, and attention mechanisms for classifying neuromuscular diseases using raw EMG signals. This approach enhances early diagnostic potential through non-invasive, data-driven insights. In the realm of advanced multimedia, speech enhancement is tackled through two novel Generative AI models. CAR-UNet employs ConvNeXT blocks and gated attention to jointly enhance magnitude and phase information, ensuring clarity under extreme noise conditions. N2N2N, a clean-data-independent approach using a modified cGAN, refines noisy speech where clean references are unavailable, making it suitable for realistic deployment. For Human-Computer Interaction, the session features CAPRes50-GAN, a real-time, GAN-based classifier for word-level sign language recognition. It leverages multi-head attention alongside ResNet-based architectures to efficiently interpret gestures and support inclusive communication systems. The discussion continues with BreastDCGAN, an end-to-end framework for breast cancer detection using mammography and ultrasound. It combines generative segmentation and attention-based classification to assist in accurate and early medical analysis. Concluding the talk, pFLOCT is introduced—a Personalized Federated Learning framework for optical imaging that accommodates heterogeneous client data while preserving privacy, advancing collaborative learning in medical domains. Speaker(s): Dr. Celia Shahnaz, Dept. of EEE, BUET. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485235

Abstract: This tutorial provides an in depth review of the ever evolving technical area called “Data Analytics,” a subset of “Big Data,” that encompasses data analysis, data fusion, data storage, data sources, infrastructure and technology, screening and filtering algorithms, machine learning, and complexity. These techniques will be introduced with respect to their individual contribution to data analytics and to their combined contributions to data analytics system s. Specific use cases will be presented in which participants will observe, both through presentation and videos, the individual and combined applications and value of these techniques and systems for specific commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) use cases. Participants will emerge from this tutorial with a focused understanding of data analytics principles and techniques that will enable them to apply these concepts toward building engineering systems for mission decision support. Target audience: This tutorial is applicable to individuals interested in the analysis of data, especially data scientists. Individuals who work in operations centers that are responsible for the processing, exploitation and dissemination of large amounts of data collected from a wide variety of sensors will also find this tutorial very useful. Systems engineers focused on analysis of complex systems, mission support, and automated decision aides are also included in the target audience. Learning outcomes: Participants will emerge from this tutorial with a focused understanding of data analytics principles and techniques that will enable them to apply these concepts toward building engineering systems for mission decision support. All visitors will be required to enter SwRI through the main gate at the Culebra and Oak Hill intersection. After entry, please proceed to SwRI Archives in Building 51. Location can be found using Google Maps (C9VP+J4 San Antonio, Texas). Speaker(s): Dr. Paul Hershey Bldg: Building 51, 6220 Culebra, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78238, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484116

Abstract: Agentic AI marks a pivotal shift from traditional, supervised AI to autonomous agents capable of pursuing complex goals with minimal input. This session introduces the core principles of Agentic AI, its differences from conventional models, and its growing role in enterprise automation. The discussion will feature real-world examples from healthcare, finance, and customer service to showcase how AI agents are streamlining operations and enhancing human productivity and will feature emerging innovations like Google Cloud’s Agentspace and Salesforce’s Agentforce 2.0. It also highlights key challenges—such as trust, ethics, and accountability—along with the guardrails needed for safe deployment. The session concludes with a look at research shaping the future of adaptive, collaborative AI agents. Speaker(s): Subbarao Pydikondala Room: ECS 401, Bldg: University of Denver Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, 2155 E Wesley Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80208

David Anthony and Fillip Cannard will be present on automating the Shell Eco-marathon Urban Concept Vehicle. This vehicle is two-seater model car that is used for the Shell Eco-marathon Autonomous Programming Challenge. Engineers at Southwest Research Institute modified the vehicle for autonomous driving by adding sensors, computing, and actuators to the base vehicle. SwRI then built an autonomy software stack for the vehicle, primarily using open source Robot Operating System (ROS) software. SwRI will discuss the challenges and outcomes of this development, and future plans for using the vehicle as part of student challenges. https://ecomarathon.swri.org/ David Anthony, Ph.D., is a lead engineer in the Artificial Intelligent department at SwRI. He works on AI, computer vision, and localization for a variety of uncrewed and factory robot systems. Filip Cannard is an engineer at SwRI, and a recent graduate of St. Mary's University. As an intern at SwRI, Fillip re-built the Urban Concept Vehicle and developed the autonomy software for it. At SwRI, Fillip works on the software for a diverse set of robotic systems. Agenda: 11:30 Gather, get lunch from Tom Slick Cafe 11:45 Announcements 11:50 Presentation & Lunch 12:45 Q&A Room: Executive Cafeteria, Bldg: Cafeteria - Building 161, 145 Tom Slick Ave, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78238, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484200

New Orleans Section North Lake Life Member Affinity Group Monthly Luncheon Meeting Co-sponsored by: Thomas E. Slack, Jr., Chair North Lake Life Member Affinity Group Agenda: 12:00pm-cst - 1200hr-cst Open meeting with greeting, order appetizers drinks and lunch 12:30pm-cst - 1230hr-cst Social Lunch 1:30pm-cst - 1330hr-cst Francis Grosz will update the members of the current and future IEEE activities. Followed by any questions. 1345pm-cst - 1345hr-cst Old business discussion followed by new business discussion. 2:00pm-cst - 1400hr-cst Adjourn Meeting Next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025 same time and location. 702 Water Street, Madisonville, Louisiana, United States, 70447

Abstract Video game development is pretty incredible if you think about it. For generations now, the weaving of technology with artistry has enabled a vast expanse of opportunities for creative minds to stretch their imagination and bring audiences along for the ride. It’s in our modern era of mobile technology, however, that audiences are finally able to respond back via the data they generate. It’s this data that defines the mobile gaming experience, setting the industry apart from its predecessors and allowing it to rapidly dwarf them. To understand the value in this data, we’ll start with a primer on the mobile gaming market. From there, we will dive into the various business models that mobile technology enables as well as some of the development practices that motivate easy data collection and usage. Finally, we'll tie these two threads together and show how data heightens gamers’ experiences and magically turns into money. Speaker(s): Jacob Claussen Agenda: 6:25to 6:35 PM - Open for participants to enter and network. 6:35 to 6:40 PM - IEEE LM and CTCN Business meeting and to introduce speaker. 6:40 to 7:55PM - Formal Program and Q&A. Room: 1, Bldg: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin, Texas, United States, 78754, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483331

This event is to support the upgrade of Houston IEEE Members to Senior Membership level. The event will be led by Lawrence Larson who holds the position of Sr. Membership Chairman for both the Central Texas Section and Region 5. At this meeting, Larry will describe the successful Sr. Membership application, work with attendees to develop their own application following this example. When the application is electronically submitted leadership of the Houston Section will be assisting to provide appropriate technical Reference Writers. For this event, you may need to bring a laptop or a notebook to work on the application details. You will also need to download and complete the Sr. Member resume Template for your experience before the event; the resume form will help us with your application. Speaker(s): Dr Lawrence Larson Agenda: - 5pm to 6pm Excom Meeting - 6pm to 8pm Speaker event followed by Dinner. - 8pm to 8.15pm Conclusion & Award for the speaker. Bldg: 11080 Katy Freeway, Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston Memorial City Area, Houston, Texas, United States, 77043

Organizational Meeting. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486440

Kick off the warmer weather with the next IEEE Fort Worth Section Meet & Greet at Union Bear in Denton, TX on Saturday, May 24 from 1-4 PM. Enjoy food, drinks, and great conversation with your fellow IEEE members and their families. Please RSVP for an accurate head count. Feel free to join the ExCom meeting immediately before the Meet & Greet from 12-1. 215 S Bell Ave, Denton, Texas, United States, 76201