A three-hour hands-on workshop giving a brief history of the last few months of development of "Generative AI." These generative AI services and these Large Language Models, offer present promise and peril -- disruption -- to ways of working and of learning. Outside the "hype," these tools are "calculators for words" and allow the same manipulation and reflection of a user's words as a calculator offers for a user's numbers. This workshop introduces basic concepts, dispels myths, demonstrates effective prompting techniques, and offers a venue for Q&A around these services, how they work, and how we should use them. We hope to provide a webcast link, but in-person attendance is required for full participation, as is the use of a laptop for full participation in all exercises. Remember: a LLM is "Always confident and usually correct." Room: 1302, Bldg: SCDI, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States

AI ethics are currently being done in a way that rely on methods of idealization—commonly used in ethics and philosophy—both in how individual issues are addressed but also in so far as the ethical landscaped is being distributed into subdisciplines of AI ethics (e.g., ethics of explainable AI and algorithmic fairness). This talk highlights how some of the features of this approach leads to challenges for ethical analysis, based on which he then sketches ways in which AI ethics can respond to these challenges. Speaker: Dr. Björn Lundgren (vice president of the Int’l Association of Computing & Philosophy) Room: 1302, Bldg: SCDI, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053

[] An introduction to Li-Fi; Analysis and review of the new IEEE 802.11 bb standard: Abstract: We will begin by reviewing a brief overview of the current state of Li-Fi technology, the overall picture of previous Li-Fi systems, and ongoing research and industrial solutions. Then, we will cover the IEEE 802.11 bb PHY standard and its new definitions. This talk will cover the main topics of the standard: channel access, multiplexing methods, wavelength ranges, and TX/RX methods. Eventually, we will propose Light Links' commercial approach for a hybrid, easy-to-implement Light Communication (LC) system derived from the IEEE 802.11 bb standard with the addition of a MAC layer protocol to enable co-existence with previous IEEE 802.11 standards. Presenters: Firouz Vafadari, CEO and founder of Light Links Inc. is a second-year Ph.D. student at UCSC and—the previous founder of a networking company in the Middle East. Tyler B. Morton, CTO and co-founder of Light Links Inc., is a first-year Ph.D. student at UCSC with internship experience at the U.S. Navy and DoD. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423698

Leading a development team in an agile environment mirrors guiding the Fellowship of the Ring. Both require a clear vision, diverse skills, strong collaboration, adaptability to challenges, and a foundation of trust and respect. This talk will explore how principles from the Lord of the Rings can be applied to agile practices, illustrating how unity and perseverance drive successful development teams. Speaker(s): Amanda Alfaro Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423703

The field of satellite communications (Satcom) has seen major changes and new developments in the last few years. Most notably, we are experiencing the emergence of very large LEO (low earth orbit) constellations, major enhancements to space defense, important developments in earth observation as well as the required support associated with the new challenges of space exploration (lunar, planetary etc.) The traditional GEO (geostationary orbit) satcom market is facing major changes and challenges. The technical basis of satcom is highlighted and examples of important new architectures and applications are described. This presentation focuses on non-military applications. Speaker(s): Dr. Fernando Nocedal, Agenda: - 6:30 - 6:50 Networking - 6:50 - 7:00 Report from 2024 Regional Chapter Chair Congress - 7:00 - 8:00 Technical Talk Bldg: Cal Lutheran Center for Entrepreneurship (Hub101), 31416 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, California, United States, 91361, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423148

This event will be available live at SEMI, as well as over Zoom. Get to SEMI by 6:30pm to network – and enjoy great pizza and refreshments! All attendees MUST register using the Eventbrite form (see link). Although it is very eco-friendly, growth in the wind turbine industry is slowing down. Today’s wind farms generally employ Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWTs), but their construction involves the major logistical feat of transporting huge blades (as long as 118 meters) to locations that are often remote. However, as HAWTs cannot handle the most turbulent air, they must be placed high above the ground and far apart from one another. Promising research out of CalTech, Stanford, and other universities predicts that Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs), which are placed less than 100 feet above the ground in wind farms under existing HAWTs, will create synergies such that the overall energy output from their simultaneous operation is greater than what each would produce on its own. Our speaker Kevin Wolf co-founded Wind Harvest International, a new company intending to introduce VAWTs. Their latest prototype has been able to operate in turbulent conditions at the UL test facility in Texas and achieve Technology Readiness Level 7. Core to this turbine’s success is its use of a VAWT aeroelastic engineering model validated using an earlier prototype’s field data. Out of this earlier experience, the engineering team came up with nine new inventions, including an innovative hinge design that is critical for the 70-year predicted fatigue life life based on a typical 15 million rotations per year. Come to this event and learn about this innovative technology that could revive the wind turbine industry. Speaker(s): Kevin Wolf, 567 Yosemite Dr, Milpitas, California, United States, 95035, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424098

With the implementation and wide application of related tools such as ChatGPT and Sora, people realized that seeing is indeed no longer believing. More recently, the emergence of diffusion models with powerful generation capabilities has driven this topic forward. Subsequently, as the powerful tools for deepfake generation, corresponding detection technologies continuously evolved hence raising more security concerns of the public. This talk will discuss the development of multimedia forensics and focus on researching four representative deepfake fields: face swapping/face reenactment, talking face generation, and facial attribute editing, as well as forgery and deepfake detection and will finally analyze the challenges and future research directions of the discussed fields. Co-sponsored by: CH10787 - Biometric Council, Beijing Chapter, BIO46 Speaker(s): Dr. Jing Dong, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425908

This session on reliability engineering/technology will focus on reliability engineering as an engineering discipline and profession that is critical for today's complex and critical systems, and reliability technology as a constantly evolving technology in electrical/electronic/mechanical system design and development. This session will also focus on the history of IEEE reliability standards and the latest standards being developed by IEEE to move reliability engineering and technology further. Examples of IEEE reliability standards will be provided. Also, excerpts from my first book, Design for Reliability (DfR), by Raheja and Gullo, will be provided. Speaker(s): Lou Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423704

Speaker: Bernhard Hiller, Western Digital Corporation Abstract: Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and Solid-State Devices (SSD) are the storage work horses in today’s data world. At Western Digital Corporation, we are in the unique position to have in-depth insights into reliability assurance methods for both technologies. We will discuss interesting commonalities, differences, and opportunities, with focus on Data Center and Enterprise devices. Speaker(s): Bernhard Hiller Agenda: 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM Check-in, pizza, networking 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM – Talk and Q&A Room: Laurel Room, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

Learn about microwaves in quantum computing, superconducting qubit tech & examples from Google's state-of-the-art Sycamore quantum computer. Speaker(s): Dr. Joseph Bardin Room: Rm 4021, 500 El Camnino Real, Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053

[]The advent of 3D Heterogeneous Integration (3DHI) in advanced packaging and wafer-level IC packaging introduces significant challenges for inline defect inspection and offline failure analysis. The 3D stacking and wafer bonding processes create optically opaque structures, necessitating techniques like x-rays to penetrate multiple buried layers for defect detection. However, as device features in 3DHI continue to shrink (e.g., microbumps shrinking to <10 µm in diameter and TSV interconnects scaling to single-digit micrometers), existing non-destructive techniques face substantial technological barriers. Current 3D X-ray methods require higher resolutions to meet these evolving demands, and acquiring sub-micron imaging data using conventional x-ray tomography can take hours or be impractical for large 300 mm wafers. To bridge these metrology gaps, we have developed two innovative 3D x-ray inspection tools: 1. High Throughput (3D Data in Minutes): This tool is designed for the rapid inspection of 300 mm wafers during wafer-level packaging and bonding. It can automatically resolve various 3D defects down to 0.5 µm resolution within minutes. It is also capable of addressing high-resolution multi-chiplet inspections, large advanced packages or board-level failure analysis, such as for PCBs. 2. High Resolution (300 nm spatial Resolution): This complementary tool aims to surpass the resolution limits of current leading high-resolution 3D x-ray and x-ray microscopes (XRM) for the failure analysis of advanced heterogeneous packages. It delivers true 300 nm spatial resolution (<50 nm voxel) for characterizing submicron defects in microbumps, delamination, voids, interfacial cracks, and RDL that are beyond the capabilities of existing XRMs. Speaker(s): Wenbing Yun, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423135

IEEE Bay Area Summer Social Come join us for a fun Thursday evening at Ludwigs Biergarten Mountain View! Network with local IEEE young professionals and students in the area for internships, while enjoying delicious food and drinks. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and connect with like-minded professionals in a casual setting. Don't miss out on this chance to make new friends and build connections to help you navigate the transition from student to working professional. First drink is on us, and we will provide appetizers to share. Price of admission (including drink and food) is $5 for young professionals and $3 for students/interns. See you there! Why Connect with Young Professionals? Getting involved with your local IEEE Young Professional (YP) organization is a great way to bridge the transition between academic life and a full-fledged professional career. A few key benefits of being involved in your local YP section include: - Networking Opportunities: IEEE YP events bring together like-minded individuals from diverse technical backgrounds. It's a perfect platform to expand your professional network, potentially connecting you with future collaborators, mentors, or employers. - Professional Development: Gain valuable insights and skills through workshops, seminars, and panel discussions tailored to enhance your professional growth. These events often cover topics ranging from technical advancements to career advancement strategies. - Transition from Student to Professional: For students/interns transitioning into full-time roles, IEEE YP provides a supportive environment helping navigate this crucial career phase successfully. - Friendship and Camaraderie: Beyond professional benefits, IEEE YP fosters friendships and camaraderie among its members. Building a strong network of peers who share your interests can make your professional journey more fulfilling and enjoyable. Public Transportaion and Parking There are multiple city parking lots and parking garages nearby. Moutain View Cal Train Station is with in walking distance to the venue. 383 Castro Street, Mountain View, California, United States, 94041

Mathematical Artificial Intelligence By Prof. Shui Yu University of Technology Sydney Abstract： Artificial Intelligence is a leading topic in both academia and industry, and explainable AI (XAI) is a critical and hot topic of the field. However, we noticed that XAI is not the core of the business, and we expect deterministic AI models. In this talk, we will report the current landscape of XAI, and then introduce the next stage after XAI – Mathematical AI (MAI). We will mainly present how the mathematical tools, such as differential geometry and group theory, are used build deterministic AI models. At the end of the talk, we will present some cases of the application of MAI. We hope the talk will shed light on the promising field for interested audience. Speaker(s): Dr. Shui Yu Agenda: Friday, July 19, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm Pacific Time Seminar with Q&A Any questions, please contact Dr. Zhensheng Zhang at zzhang@ieee.org Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426757

Space assets such as satellites, drones and spacecraft are increasingly attractive targets for adversaries ranging from individual hackers, to hacker groups and nation states. This rapid rise in the cyber threat landscape necessitates smarter cyber tools to stay ahead of our adversaries. In this talk, I will present the work being done by the Cyber Defense Engineering and Research (CDER) group at JPL in addressing cyber challenges as pertaining to JPL’s missions. I will specifically focus on our work combining model-based engineering and AI-based reasoning to build a unique capability for automated cyber risk assessments. Speaker(s): Dr. Arun Vishwanathan Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423705

The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI in May of 2024 concludes that 2023 was the year the world discovered generative AI (GenAI) and 2024 is the year organizations truly began using—and deriving business value from—this new technology. An incredible 65 percent of respondents report that their organizations are regularly using GenAI, which is nearly double the percentage from the previous survey just ten months before. Respondents’ expectations for gen AI’s impact remain as high with three-quarters predicting that gen AI will lead to significant or disruptive change in their industries in the years ahead. This session is an invaluable opportunity for business leaders like you to overcome your hesitation and uncertainty of AI. Mastering AI tools and techniques is not just about keeping pace with technology; it's about leveraging these advanced resources to fill in knowledge gaps, enhance decision-making, and drive productivity. Learning to utilize AI not only streamlines operations but also significantly boosts your capacity to deliver increased business outcomes, making you more valuable and a strategic asset to your organization. You will leave equipped with practical, actionable strategies that you can implement immediately, turning your uncertainty into confidence and empowering you to leverage AI effectively in your daily tasks. Speaker(s): Paul Carney Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423706

Learn about all-digital transmitter design techniques, including advanced techniques such as ML/AI applied to improve overall performance. [] Speaker(s): Dr. Rui Ma Room: Rm 4021, 500 El Camnino Real, Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053

Abstract RF-MEMS passive components have been on the landscape of research for about three decades now. Despite the wide discussion of novel designs with unprecedented RF performance, the actual potential of such a technology seems yet to display. At the same time, market exploitation of RF-MEMS is relatively recent and still needs to consolidate. The aim of this webinar is to discuss RF-MEMS technology in a rather comprehensive way, covering its inception, ups and downs, market penetration and its potential against future communications paradigms. The webinar is arranged in four sections, briefly described as follows: - History of MEMS/RF-MEMS. Discussion of the inception and technology evolution of RF-MEMS, intertwined with the advancement of MEMS solutions for sensors and actuators. - RF-MEMS at FBK. Brief outlook of the research activities and RF-MEMS devices portfolio at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK), in Italy. - RF-MEMS vs. market. Critical discussion of the complex and time-consuming path from research to the first market applications of MEMS-based RF passives. - What’s next with 6G & FN. Broadening the point of view, brief discussion of the envisaged pivotal role of Micro & Nanotechnologies (MEMS/NEMS) in the next paradigms of 6G and Future Networks (FN) and focus on how RF-MEMS may contribute to such a challenge. Speaker(s): Dr. Jacopo Iannacci, Agenda: 6:30 – 7:00 PM Registration & Networking 7:00 - 7:45 PM Invited Talk 7:45 – 8:00 PM Questions & Answers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426778