Join us for the International Symposium on Computational Intelligence (ISCI) 2025, a premier virtual half-day event dedicated to advancing the field of Ethical AI. This symposium brings together leading researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore cutting-edge developments in trustworthy, explainable, and responsible artificial intelligence. What to Expect - Expert Presentations - 30-45 minute talks from internationally recognized speakers - Interactive Q&A Sessions - 15-minute Q&A following each presentation - Global Perspective - Speakers from India, UK and beyond - Live Streaming - Real-time access via YouTube with archived sessions on IEEE.tv --------------------------------------------------------------- Talks & Speakers - Toward realizing user-level differential privacy at scale - Dr. Krishna Pillutla, IIT - Madras, India - Towards Logical Foundations for AI Ethics - Dr. Shrisha Rao & T.V. Priya, IIIT - Bangalore, India - Usable and Useful Artificial Intelligence: Explorations in Healthcare - Dr. Ann Blandford, University College London (UCL), UK - Empathic AI for Well-being Support: Challenges, Opportunities and Consequences - Dr. Alladin Ayesh, University of Aberdeen, UK - Human-AI Interfaces and Enhanced Communications with Intelligent Hearing Devices - Dr. Achintya Bhowmik, CTO - Starkey Hearing and Adjunct Professor - Stanford University, USA Co-sponsored by: Vishnu S. Pendyala, San Jose State University Speaker(s): Dr. Ann Blandford, Dr. Krishna Pillutla, Dr. Shrisha Rao, Dr. Aladdin Ayesh, Dr. Achin Bhowmik Agenda: Conference Schedule (PST) 8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Opening Remarks 8:05 AM - 9:05 AM Toward Realizing User-Level Differential Privacy at Scale Dr. Krishna Pillutla, IIT Madras, India 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM Towards Logical Foundations for AI Ethics Dr. Shrisha Rao & T.V. Priya, IIIT Bangalore, India 10:05 AM - 11:05 AM Usable and Useful Artificial Intelligence: Explorations in Healthcare Dr. Ann Blandford, University College London (UCL), UK 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Empathic AI for Well-being Support: Challenges, Opportunities and Consequences Dr. Aladdin Ayesh, University of Aberdeen, UK 12:05 AM - 1:00 PM Human-AI Interfaces and Enhanced Communications with Intelligent Hearing Devices Dr. Achintya Bhowmik, CTO - Starkey Hearing and Adjunct Professor - Stanford University Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/495321

Sean Murphy, consultant at SKMurphy, Inc. will facilitate a peer-to-peer discussion for engineering managers that will help you to look back at 2025 to gather lessons learned and apply them to your plans for 2026. Think back over projects you have delivered in 2025 and your impact on business. Are there projects that took less effort that had a large positive impact? Are there projects that took a lot of effort but seemed to have little impact? What strategies or approaches do you want to use again in 2026? Are there experiments you are going to try? Speaker(s): Sean Murphy, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/496840

We're loooking for YP Volunteers to help instruct on this STEM Day! Join us aboard the legendary USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum for a special STEM-Workshop Day, an event organized by the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT). The IEEE REACH program and the USS Hornet related technologies will be showcased in this effort. This full-day experience is designed to engage young students (ages 12-18) and their teachers with hands-on learning, historical exploration, and interactive STEM activities; all set aboard one of the most storied aircraft carriers in U.S. history. https://attend.ieee.org/istas-2025/ssit-stem-day/ for more information and a registration link. Speaker(s): , , USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda, California, United States, 94501

This is a hybrid in-person and online event. Pre-registration is required for either. About 40% of all venture capital is invested in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, making it the leading global startup hub. It is thus a magnet for founders looking for a deep pool of technical talent, and for investors looking for the next unicorn. AI has intensified this effect, with a staggering 73% of all AI-related venture funding coming into this area since the beginning of 2024. In this presentation, Dawn DeBruyn will discuss how things are playing out this year for investment across AI and other sectors. This will include why 2024 was a funding “nuclear winter” for many startups, how exits (acquisitions and IPOs) – or lack thereof – drove that trend, plus the impact of ZIRP (Zero Interest-Rate Policy) and the effects of Covid on venture capital and funding. She will close with a discussion of key factors that have changed in 2025, and her outlook for Q4 and 2026. Speaker(s): Dawn DeBruyn Novarina, 567 Yosemite Dr, Milpitas, California, United States, 95035, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/496564

As the LTO tape roadmap advances toward significantly higher capacities, the industry is undergoing a paradigm shift in how those gains are achieved. Traditionally, increased capacity came from expanding tape length and increasing linear bit and track densities together, enabled by larger recorded bits on thicker media. However, beginning with LTO-8, the focus has shifted to higher track densities and thinner, longer tape substrates—a transformation that brings both opportunity and complexity. This transition introduces a new set of engineering and operational challenges. With thinner media and smaller recorded bit dimensions, the number of wraps and head passes per full volume increases significantly. As a result, tape systems are becoming more sensitive to environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and airborne debris. These changes mainly due to smaller bit dimensions place added pressure on Tape Dimensional Stability (TDS) control mechanisms and contribute to elevated Tape Alerts and Drive Errors, especially in real-world usage scenarios. Innovations in LTO-10, such as the tilted head and servo format architecture (the Pisa head) and new cleaning mechanisms, represent a major leap in addressing these challenges. This new format allows precise compensation for tape dimensional changes, improving tape-to-head alignment. However, such innovations are just one part of the broader strategy needed to ensure reliable tape performance at scale. In parallel, modern data architectures are redefining tape’s role. Tapes are no longer just archival media stored offsite for disaster recovery. In today’s tiered storage ecosystems, data on tape must be randomly accessible, highly durable, and maintain multi-9s reliability over lifespans exceeding ten years. This shift requires that tapes perform reliably not just at write time, but throughout their lifecycle as active data assets. To meet these demands, the industry must adopt: - Advanced host-level tape and drive management algorithms - Researching and implementing ML based algorithms for Real world tape Alerts and errors and estimating data durability and availability - Integration of erasure coding, redundancy models with new RAIL based Library architectures This presentation will focus into the magnetic data tape technological innovations, real-world tape alerts and errors, and architectural changes shaping the next generation of tape storage. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the interplay between environmental variables and system performance, and how innovation at system and Library level is essential to ensuring long-term reliability in this new era of high-capacity tape systems. Speaker(s): Turguy, Agenda: 6:30 - 7:00 Socializing and Networking at Quadrant 6:55 Zoom session will be online with Waiting Room 7:00 - 7:45 Lecture begins, online and in person 7:45 - 8:00 Questions and Answers 1120 Ringwood Ct, San Jose, California, United States, 95131, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491103

Join Us for the Launch of IEEE WIE SF's Exciting New Affinity Group! Dear IEEE Women in Engineering San Francisco Members, We are thrilled to invite you to the launch for our brand-new affinity group - IEEE WIE SF chapter! This is a momentous occasion as we expand our community and create new opportunities for professional growth, networking, and collaboration. Event Details What: IEEE WIE SF Chapter Launch When: Saturday, September 13 · 10:00 – 11:00am PST Where: WIE SF Chapter Launch Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iot-sxqt-wdp Or dial: ‪(US) +1 336-914-1177‬ PIN: ‪859 461 984‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/iot-sxqt-wdp?pin=5371246670807 Who: All IEEE WIE SF chapter members are welcome! What to Expect : - - Welcome and introductions from Chair Sneha Vasudevan and Vice-Chair Ammara Ghani - Member introductions and networking session - Collaborative discussion to share experiences and professional backgrounds - Overview of the chapter's vision and goals for the upcoming year Why Join? This new affinity group represents an exciting opportunity to: - Connect with like-minded women engineers in the SF area - Access specialized professional development resources - Participate in targeted networking events and workshops - Contribute to shaping the future of women in engineering locally - Build lasting professional relationships and mentorship opportunities We can't wait to see you there and begin this exciting new chapter together! Your participation and enthusiasm will be instrumental in making this affinity group a tremendous success. For questions or additional information, please contact: Sneha Vasudevan, Chair, IEEE WIE SF Chapter at snehav@ieee.org. Let's come together to strengthen our WIE community and empower the next generation of women engineers! Agenda: Agenda for the 1 hour launch event : - - Welcome and introductions from Chair Sneha Vasudevan and Vice-Chair Ammara Ghani - Member introductions and networking session - Collaborative discussion to share experiences and professional backgrounds - Overview of the chapter's vision and goals for the upcoming year Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498076

Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it. This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the event.): https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/i6n2sgjLQFelwXCNz4-YGQ Synopsis: As large language models (LLMs) evolve from static, prompt-based tools into autonomous, agentic systems capable of reasoning, planning, and acting with minimal human oversight, organizations face an exciting yet complex frontier. These advanced systems hold the potential to revolutionize enterprise workflows, developer tools, and customer-facing applications—but realizing that potential requires navigating a host of technical and ethical challenges. This panel brings together leading voices from AI research, infrastructure engineering, and real-world application domains to discuss how agentic LLM systems are moving from lab experiments to production-grade deployments. Panelists will explore critical topics such as orchestration, safety, observability, and evaluation, while offering hard-earned lessons from deploying these systems at scale. Whether you're building tools for developers, integrating LLM agents into enterprise pipelines, or shaping the next wave of intelligent products, this discussion will equip you with the strategic and technical know-how to bring agentic AI into impactful, everyday use. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what it truly takes to operationalize the future of AI. --------------------------------------------------------------- By registering for this event, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss, damage, injury, or any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public viewing. Speaker(s): Yubin Kim, Gautam Solaimalai, Shaleen Kumar Gupta, Vishal Jain, Abhay Khosla, Rahul Raja, Harsh Varshney Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494702

The signal generator is a key instrument of virtually any RF/microwave system . It generates a stimulus signal on the transmitter side or is used as a local oscillator in a variety of up- and down-conversion schemes. Signal generators are also one of the fastest growing segments in the test-and-measurement market with an annual growth rate of about 7% . Demand is driven by the wireless communications, aerospace and defense, and automotive industries as well as by new technologies such as 6G . The principal driver behind the 6G technology is the ever-increasing need for more capacity and higher data rates in wireless networks. Due to the heavy use of existing frequency bands, there is a strong interest to use higher frequencies to enable more bandwidth. This is generating the interest to move to beyond 100 GHz carrier frequencies and to the Terahertz domain. Aside from the frequency coverage, phase noise remains one of the most critical parameters that impose the ultimate limit in the system’s ability to resolve signals of small amplitude. Furthermore, today the industry demands more complex waveforms to transmit more information over available frequency bands. Signal Generator characteristics depend heavily on particular architectures that can be classified into a few main groups, namely direct analog, direct digital, and indirect schemes . As of today, traditional indirect phase-lock-loop (PLL) architectures still dominate. On the other hand, direct analog synthesis is the most advanced approach that demonstrates extremely fast switching speed and low phase noise. Future developments, however, are associated with direct digital synthesis (DDS) due to the rapid progress in solid-state technologies. The extension of usable DDS bandwidth to several tens of gigahertz with its spurious content reduction is expected. Arbitrary waveform generators (AWG) are utilized to generate more complex waveforms. Similar to DDS technologies, the extension of AWG usable bandwidth is expected. Such complex signals can be further up-converted to millimeter-wave and sub-THz frequencies targeting future communications systems such as 6G. Current architectures, new market trends and future solutions are going to be discussed. Speaker(s): Alexander Chenakin, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/499679

Abstract: 2015: A Solution, Difficult, But Feasible… https://tinyurl.com/yafgmlmd 2025 - No More Time Methane releases from natural sinks like tundra, are larger than our well leakages. This is now in positive feedback (releases breed more releases) independent of us. Siberian and US/Canadian tundra, for instance, are releasing CH4 at accelerating rates partly due to our past CO2 emissions. What we must know to prevent oceanic extinctions, especially of O2 producers & CO2 sequesters, on track to occur by 2050. Speaker(s): Alex, Agenda: This is a virtual presentation via zoom. It will be followed with a Q-A. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/495528

[]Printed electronics has emerged as a versatile technique for on-demand fabrication of passives, interconnects, and active devices. Our group has recently extended this technique to create freeform devices in Three-Dimensional space that have opened exciting application areas for this technology. The manufacturing process for printed electronics, however, can suffer from process drifts and does not have an active feedback loop to fix errors. In this research, we develop a digital twin for aerosol jet 3D printing, a jetting-based method to create printed electronics to address this concern. This work, done in collaboration with an ECE faculty at CMU, matches observations with outcomes expected from a physics-based process model, and continuously updates the hidden variables to minimize this error via probabilistic estimation techniques. We then use the aerosol jet 3D printing to demonstrate devices with extraordinary performances that cannot be achieved by any other method. Specifically, we show 3D electrodes by this technique that enable detection of pathogens and breast cancer biomarkers in 10-12 seconds at femtomolar levels (fastest detection yet reported). We also show fully customizable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that record electrical signals between neurons at densities of thousands of electrodes/cm2, which is 5-10× the current state-of-the-art technologies. We also demonstrated the printing of high-capacity Li-ion batteries and thin flexible robotic skins with embedded sensors. Speaker(s): Rahul Panat, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481231

The idea that your car can do more than get you from point A to point B is still a novel concept. The fact that EV charge management can strengthen grid resilience through as well as fortify the economic and societal benefits are undeniable. Charging as well as discharging EVs, also known as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) unlocks a range of benefits for drivers, utilities, as well as the broader community. This presentation will discuss: - Strategy for V2G - Trends in the bidirectional EV charging space - Integrations and interfaces with programs and providing grid support - Regulatory and market considerations Speaker(s): Frances Bell, 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

Electric energy systems are undergoing profound changes as they become increasingly interdependent with other infrastructures. The changes originate from within (new key components, such as inverters and storage), from the expanding system boundaries (transportation), and strengthened connections with other societal infrastructures, communications, water, and gas. The advent of new technologies related to renewable sources and electronic loads has increased the number and variability of transients. Recent events, such as the 2025 blackout in Spain and Portugal, underscore the need for a deeper understanding of hybrid systems that combine traditional (electromechanical) with new sources and loads (electronic). These processes have implications for education, which needs to combine depth in the discipline with a broad understanding of rapidly evolving fields, like AI and power semiconductors. The electric energy program at Santa Clara has initiated a reexamination of its undergraduate and graduate offerings with the aim of being responsive to industry needs while preparing students for the rapidly evolving profession. This workshop offers an opportunity to network with SCU friends and affiliates, as well as to collaborate on outlining future directions in research and teaching related to electric energy systems. · · Co-sponsored by: Santa Clara University Agenda: 8:00 Breakfast/Registration 9:00 Welcome and Opening remarks: Kendra Sharp (SCU Dean School of Engineering) 9:15 Keynote Damir Novosel (Founder, President Quanta) 10:15 Break 10:30 Rethinking Modeling, Computing and Control for Changing Electricity Service, Maria Ilic (Professor, MIT) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Seeing Before Believing – Sensing and Power Quality Monitoring in Emerging Power Systems, Prof. Alex Stankovic (Professor, SCU) 2:00 Break 2:30 Inverter Interfaces for the Future Grid, Leo Casey (Chief Scientist, Google) 3:30 Power and Energy program at SCU Prof. Maryam Khanbaghi (Associate Professor, SCU) 4:00 Break 4:15 Panel: Workforce Development for the Future - Page Crahan - General Manager, Tapestry at X, the Moonshot Factory - Prasad PMSVVSV - VP and Head of Systems Engineering, Bloom Energy - Robert Entriken - Technical Executive, Electric Power Research Institute 5:00 Networking hour Room: SCDI 1302/1308, Bldg: Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation (SCDI), 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053

Abstract : This presentation explores the evolution of automated transportation within public transit systems, focusing on ADASTEC’s real-world deployments and technology. ADASTEC develops SAE Level-4 automated driving software for full-size buses and has established operations across Europe and North America. Attendees will gain insights into deployment use cases, market drivers, safety compliance, and regulatory standards. The session will also address key engineering topics including sensor configurations, modular vs end-to-end AI models, and testing methodologies under real-world conditions. A live Q&A will follow to discuss public transit automation challenges and solutions. Best regards Speaker(s): Dr. Ali Ufuk Peker, Agenda: Link : (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19*3ameeting_N2YxZjczOWQtNzllMC00YWJjLTgwOGUtZDlkNjljNGY0OTJh*40thread.v2/0?context=*7b*22Tid*22*3a*22f34dfd9e-9af9-4b13-946b-c6350c3bb76b*22*2c*22Oid*22*3a*2295a58924-1039-4751-b0bc-1c8d83cf2ae7*22*7d__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!ACWV5N9M2RV99hQ!NEspKt3Gq9gdOd6mb5gtt5DH1S9Q9Z5-2hOywTZ91XVzxTjibhtQ9elwy7eCwu48qSO33qwLv6tQdrmMeQ$) (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19*3ameeting_N2YxZjczOWQtNzllMC00YWJjLTgwOGUtZDlkNjljNGY0OTJh*40thread.v2/0?context=*7b*22Tid*22*3a*22f34dfd9e-9af9-4b13-946b-c6350c3bb76b*22*2c*22Oid*22*3a*2295a58924-1039-4751-b0bc-1c8d83cf2ae7*22*7d__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!ACWV5N9M2RV99hQ!NEspKt3Gq9gdOd6mb5gtt5DH1S9Q9Z5-2hOywTZ91XVzxTjibhtQ9elwy7eCwu48qSO33qwLv6tQdrmMeQ$) Toplantı Kimliği (Meeting ID) : 381 012 005 169 8 Geçiş kodu (Meeting Password) : zP3Ha2Y3 NASHUA, New Hampshire, United States, 03062, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/467311

The San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the IEEE Computer Society invites to our free and open Virtual Tech Talks (no IEEE membership required): First Speaker: Rakesh Keshava ((https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakeshkeshava/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1758000100316663&usg=AOvVaw0LIL5eCByYTRedaw9gSHS_)) Title: Managing Secrets at Scale in Traditional Enterprise, Cloud, and AI Systems Abstract: In modern architectures spanning enterprise data centers, multi-cloud platforms, and AI workloads, secret management is both a security and engineering priority. This session examines patterns for securing API keys, tokens, and encryption keys at scale, including automated rotation, policy-driven access, and zero-trust integration. We will discuss reference architectures and tooling choices that ensure secrets remain protected without slowing down development or deployment velocity. Bio: Rakesh Keshava is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Software Architect, Security at Okta Inc., specializing in identity, access management, cryptography, and AI-driven security solutions. He has over 17 years of experience designing and delivering secure cloud architectures for global enterprises. Rakesh is the named inventor on three U.S. patents, cited more than 200 times by major technology companies, with innovations spanning identity-centric encryption, automated key lifecycle management, and scalable policy enforcement frameworks. He actively contributes to scholarly work as a reviewer for Elsevier journals and IEEE conferences, and participates in technical program committees worldwide. Rakesh mentors professionals in the security community and collaborates on initiatives aimed at advancing cybersecurity practices. His current interests include post-quantum cryptography, AI-enhanced identity systems, and the integration of advanced security models into modern cloud-native environments. Driven by innovation and a commitment to secure digital ecosystems, he continues to shape solutions that address emerging security challenges. Second Speaker: Ranjan Sinha ((https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinharanjan/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1758000100316663&usg=AOvVaw0lQ8IZgmX3Sgs6g2EVdvKp)) Title: Natural Language Interaction Protocol: A Universal Application-Level Protocol for the Age of Generative AI Abstract: The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) has made an interactive natural language interaction feasible between machines in a manner that did not exist before. An implication is that a natural language interface can replace many mobile applications that are used today. Just like the advent of the browser in 1990s simplified technology by replacing a plethora of client-side applications with a single standard application, a common natural language interaction protocol can potentially replace the plethora of mobile applications that exists today, providing a universal application layer protocol. Convergence to a universal application layer protocol would bring significant benefits to all segments of society – consumers can use a single application for various interactions, businesses will have a simpler maintenance burden for their IT infrastructure, and integration among different businesses can be streamlined. Bio: Ranjan Sinha is an IBM Fellow and CTO for watsonx in IBM Research AI. He works at the intersection of Technology, Research, Product, and Enterprise-scale use cases in AI. He is involved in cutting-edge initiatives in Data and AI and is on the front lines of transforming IBM itself into an AI Enterprise by infusing AI into real-world applications and helping IBM's clients navigate their data and AI journeys. From 2016–2023, he built IBM’s Cognitive Enterprise Data Platform, the backbone of IBM’s AI-driven transformation. He is passionate about promoting wellness, safety and empowerment of vulnerable groups, and an advocate for social and global issues. Speaker(s): Rakesh Keshava, Ranjan Sinha Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/500300

During former President Barack Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Address, he remarked on the potential for additive manufacturing—or colloquially, “three-dimensional (3D) printing”—“to revolutionize the way we make almost everything.” Despite this potential, progress has been impeded by broad challenges associated with 3D printing technologies at smaller length scales. Recent breakthroughs in 3D micro/nanoprinting, however, hold unique promise to overcome past barriers and enable new frontiers for fundamental and applied research. In this meeting, Prof. Ryan D. Sochol will discuss how his Bioinspired Advanced Manufacturing (BAM) Laboratory is leveraging “Two-Photon Direct Laser Writing”—an additive manufacturing technique with printing resolutions down to the 100 nanometer range—for emerging biomedical applications, including soft microrobotic surgical instruments for minimally invasive interventions. Speaker(s): Ryan D. Sochol, Ph.D Agenda: 6:50 - 7 PM: Registration 7-8 PM: Talk and Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498436

Re-engineering the World with Self Assembly [] Abstract: Nature has evolved to self-assemble complex functional architectures in a sustainable bottom-up way. From bacteria to humans, biological systems arise from a common set of atomically precise nanoscale building blocks such as proteins that give rise to complex functions such as sensing, computation, and actuation. In contrast, most human-made devices are composed of building blocks with much less precision, and are assembled through a top-down process which is highly inflexible and unsustainable. Drawbacks aside, these devices are highly useful and can often surpass their biological counterparts (e.g., computers playing chess). This success is largely due to a systematic and modular engineering approach where simple but well-understood components such as transistors are put together in a programmable way. Is it possible to develop a new approach to building complex devices that combines the strengths of biomolecular self-assembly and systematic engineering? In this talk I will discuss recent work towards this goal using DNA as a nanoscale, programmable building block . However, despite being the most programmable molecule for information processing, DNA lacks the basic physical attributes required for building high performance electronic devices. I will discuss ongoing work towards a new type of nanoscale building blocks in which DNA can be flexibly replaced with other materials such as metals and semiconductors. These nanoscale modules can be designed to self-assemble into a variety of plasmonic, photonic, and electronic architectures unattainable with any current nanofabrication techniques. This novel approach integrates the advantages of natural bottom-up assembly and engineered top-down programming and may lead to a host of new intelligent devices for technology and medicine. Two specific devices we are currently developing in our lab are single photon sensors with spectral resolution and electronic sensors for multiplexed detection of large biological targets. References: 1. G. Tikhomirov, S. Hoogland, P. Lee, A. Fisher, E.H. Sargent, S.O. Kelley “DNA-Based Programming of Quantum Dot Valency, Self-Assembly, and Luminescence” Nature Nanotechnology, 2011, 485-490 2. G. Tikhomirov, P. Petersen, L. Qian “Fractal assembly of micrometre-scale DNA origami arrays with arbitrary patterns” Nature, 2017, 67-71 3. G. Tikhomirov, P. Petersen, L. Qian “Programmable disorder in random DNA tilings” Nature Nanotechnology, 2017, 251-259 4. P. Petersen, G. Tikhomirov, L. Qian. “Information-based autonomous reconfiguration in systems of interacting DNA nanostructures” Nature Communications, 2018, 5362 5. G. Tikhomirov, P. Petersen, L. Qian “Triangular DNA origami tilings” JACS, 2018, 17361recision manufacturing at the nanoscale faces a fundamental energy bottleneck: achieving the resolution needed for next-generation devices requires laser powers so high they severely limit throughput and scalability. Speaker: Grigory Tikhomirov Assistant Professor Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences UC Berkeley Greg a has longstanding dream to build systems approaching the complexity of life, motivated by the realization that incomprehensible natural complexity arises from comprehensible fundamental laws. Greg is interested both in understanding the principles required to build such systems as well as in building practical devices using these principles. AGENDA: Thursday September 25, 2025 11:30 AM: Networking, Pizza & Drinks Noon -- 1 pm: Seminar Please register on Eventbrite before 9:30 AM on Thursday September 25, 2025 $4 IEEE members $6 non IEEE members (discounts for unemployed and students ) See examplesAdd Co-sponsored by: 636940-Santa Clara Valley Section Chapter,EMB18 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

We’re excited to continue the Orange County Computer Society (OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies (GET) Series—a monthly platform dedicated to spotlighting groundbreaking innovations in computer science and technology. Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society Chapter, this series brings together professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore what’s next in emerging tech. Following an insightful June session focused on enterprise AI integration and large language model (LLM) development, we’re back this August after a brief summer break with another dynamic double-feature exploring AI at scale—from healthcare to production-ready ML systems. As AI adoption accelerates, so do the complexities of real-world deployment. This month’s talks tackle those complexities head-on, offering both strategic and technical perspectives on building reliable, scalable, and human-centered AI solutions. In this session: 🔹 The first talk bridges the gap between ML experimentation and production. Through a practical case study, it explores the full machine learning lifecycle—from training to CI/CD-enabled deployment—along with best practices in MLOps, model monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. 🔹 The second talk delves into the deployment of agentic AI systems in healthcare, addressing challenges such as data heterogeneity, safety, regulation, and trust. You’ll learn about explanation-based and modular design principles, hybrid RAG-based deployment strategies, and real-world applications across triage, radiology, and dementia care. Key topics include: ✅ Designing safe, explainable agentic AI in healthcare ✅ Deployment frameworks using hybrid RAG models ✅ ML development lifecycle: from notebooks to production ✅ CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and model versioning ✅ Scalable and collaborative MLOps strategies Whether you're building AI for regulated industries or scaling ML pipelines across teams, this session will provide the tools, frameworks, and real-world insights to drive your work forward. 📅 Join us on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM PT for an evening of learning, discussion, and community. 🎤 Interested in speaking at a future session? Reach out to swapnali.karvekar@ieee.org — we’re always looking for passionate voices shaping the future of technology. Let’s keep advancing innovation—together. Speaker(s): Vivek, Babul Agenda: Time (in PST) Activity 05:00pm - 05:15pm Check-in and networking 05:15pm - 05:30pm OCCS Chapter Introduction! 05:30pm - 06:00pm Speaker: Vivek Bharti 06:00pm - 06:30pm Speaker: Babul Sahu 06:30pm - 07:00pm Q/A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494867

The race toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is accelerating, powered by ever-larger and more capable LLMs. But as these models scale, we are hitting the physical limits of general-purpose GPUs. Memory access is now slower and more energy-hungry than computation itself. Power demands are straining datacenter infrastructure. And as models span more chips, interconnect delays—not compute—become the bottleneck. This talk explores how custom silicon—such as AWS Trainium, Google TPU, Cerebras WSE, and Groq LPU—is designed to overcome these barriers. By keeping memory closer to compute, optimizing data movement, and delivering higher efficiency per watt, domain-specific accelerators are reshaping the hardware stack around the needs of LLMs. Attendees will gain a clear framework for understanding why this shift matters, how it breaks past the Memory, Power, and Interconnect walls, and what it means for building a more scalable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient foundation on the road to AGI. Speaker(s): Asheesh Goja, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498701

IEEE PES & YP – Folsom Powerhouse Visit Folsom Powerhouse Visit – Explore the Past, Power the Future Step into history and see where modern electricity began! Join us for a fascinating visit to the historic Folsom Powerhouse, a landmark in hydroelectric power that once lit up Sacramento. This guided tour is open to everyone—students, young professionals, industry veterans, families, and curious minds alike. Whether you’re part of the IEEE PES group, exploring a career in energy, or simply interested in how things work, you’ll enjoy: - Walking through history: See the original equipment and learn how electricity was generated and transmitted in the late 1800s. - Understanding hydroelectric power: Explore the science, engineering, and environmental aspects behind this renewable energy source. - Connecting past to present: Learn how innovations in power systems have evolved and continue to shape our world. - Networking opportunities: Meet energy professionals, IEEE members, and others passionate about technology and sustainability. - Career inspiration: Young professionals can gain insights, industry connections, and perspective on how the energy field is changing. Come ready to be inspired, learn something new, and enjoy a unique slice of California’s energy history. Co-sponsored by: R60035 - Sacramento Valley Section Agenda: Agenda (Tentative): Folsom Powerhouse Visit Date: 10/04/2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park --------------------------------------------------------------- 🕑 2:00 PM – Check-In & Welcome - Registration & welcome table - Light refreshments served - Introduction by IEEE PES & YP representatives - Overview of visit goals and schedule 🕝 2:30 PM – Guided Tour of Folsom Powerhouse - Discover the history of one of California’s earliest hydroelectric plants - Learn how electricity was generated and transmitted in the early 1900s - View original turbines, generators, and control equipment 🕓 4:15 PM – Networking & Refreshments - Engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and fellow attendees - Enjoy provided refreshments and snacks - Group photos 🕔 5:00 PM – Closing & Departure - Final remarks from IEEE organizers - Feedback & follow-up info shared - Event concludes 9980 Greenback Ln, Folsom, California, United States, 95630