Bonjour, La section IEEE de Montréal vous invite à la réunion du conseil d'administration qui aura lieu à Polytechnique Montréal le 14 mars 2025, de 18:30 à 21h30. Nous aurons également de la pizza ! :) Rejoignez-nous pour des discussions et échangez avec les membres de toutes les institutions. Le numéro de la salle sera envoyé à tous avant la réunion. Sincèrement, La section IEEE de Montréal --------------------------- Dear all, IEEE Montreal Section is inviting you for board meeting, which will take place in Polytechnique Montreal at March 14, 2025, 18:30 - 21:30. We'll also have pizza! :) Join us in discussions and engage with members from all institutions. The room number will be sent to all prior to meeting. Sincerely, IEEE Montreal Section Room: S. Cours M-2101, Bldg: Lassonde Pavilion, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

Did you know that it takes 800kg of raw materials to manufacture a 2kg computer? Come with us to learn in team and in a fun way, the impact of digital technologies on the environment and how to reduce it. In collaboration with TÉLUQ University and EMT IEEE student chapter, we invite you to take part in this fun and collaborative three-hour workshop. The aim of the Digital Collage is to raise awareness and educate participants about the environmental challenges of digital technology. The workshop also aims to explain the broad outlines of actions to be taken to move towards a more sustainable digital environment, and then to open discussions on the subject between participants. The workshop is an opportunity to learn together. The workshop will be at INRS EMT Bonaventure center, March 19th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Coffee awaits you during the activity, and pizza at lunchtime! The workshop will be offered in English and French ! To register => (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FC2kfxFwe5X&data=05%7C02%7COlivier.Tome%40inrs.ca%7C3b44fe35ff994e4f53fe08dd46e71c53%7C80c9267a177f49439958b599ca0e54c2%7C0%7C0%7C638744680633359228%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PFSAZLlvXS3wuTVkENRY3%2FfaIT3Lz4%2BFggEPDAQx87k%3D&reserved=0) (registration required, limited number of participants) Room: 6900, INRS, 800 rue de la gauchetiere , Montréal, Quebec, Canada

[] SPEAKER: Leandro Nunes de Castro, Ph.D., M.B.A. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Professor and Dendritic Program Director Dendritic: A Human-Centered AI and Data Science Institute U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Florida Gulf Coast University, US Overview Dendritic is the AI and Data Science (DS) Institute recently created at the Florida Gulf Coast University dedicated to advancing research, education, and innovation in AI/DS, addressing real-world challenges across health, environment, cybersecurity, education, and more. In this talk, we will explore the mission and vision of Dendritic, its key areas of research, and the strategic role it plays in preparing the next generation of professionals for the rapidly growing tech industry and its capability of solving real-world problems. Attendees will also learn about opportunities for collaboration, research, and practical applications of AI/DS technologies. This talk will highlight how Dendritic fosters innovation, enhances FGCU’s academic programs, and contributes to local and global solutions, while positioning itself as a leader in AI/DS in Southwest Florida and beyond. Bio Dr. Leandro de Castro has a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Goias (1996), M.Sc. (1998) and Ph.D. (2001) in Computer Engineering from Unicamp, and an MBA in Strategic Business Management from the Catholic University of Santos (2008), all in Brazil. He was a Research Associate at the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK (2001-2002), a Visiting Professor at the Malaysian Technological University (2005), a Visiting Professor at Unicamp (2012), and a Visiting Research Professor at the University of Salamanca (2014). He was an Assistant Professor at the Master’s Program in Informatics at Unisantos (2003-2008), an Associate Professor at the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering and Computing at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (2008-2022), and the Chief Executive Officer at In.lab (Center for Research, Development, and Innovation of AI Applied to Health) (2022-2023). Dr. de Castro has authored 4 books, had more than 250 scientific papers published, and over the past four years (2020-2023) was recognized as among the 2% most influential researchers in the world based on scientific impact indices monitored by PLoS Biology. He has already served as Research Chair (2016-2017), and as Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer in previous universities (2017-2020). Dr. Leandro de Castro also co-founded three AI-based startups in Brazil and invested as an angel investor in other three technology startups. He is currently an Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Professor at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering at FGCU. Co-sponsored by: INRS - Institute national de la recherche scientifique Speaker(s): Dr. Leandro Nunes de Castro, Agenda: 18:00 - 18:30 - Reception 18:30 - 18:35 - Welcome Address 18:35 - 19:00 - The Dendritic Institute Presentation by Dr. Leandro Nunes de Castro 19:00 - 19:20 - Round table 19:20 - 19:30 - Closing remarks Room: Conference Room - 5th floor, Bldg: Place Bonaventure, INRS - 800 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H5A 1k6

Speaker: Dr. Abhijit Sen - Faculty of Computing Science and Information Technology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC Subject: Artificial Intelligence and Security Abstract: Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, with AI being used both as a powerful defense tool and a weapon for sophisticated cyberattacks. From AI-generated phishing emails to deep fake voice scams, businesses and individuals are facing increasing security challenges. In this session we will explore real-world case studies, AI-driven threats, and practical strategies to stay secure in this rapidly changing digital landscape. Whether you're a business leader, tech professional, or simply concerned about online security, this talk will equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving digital landscape. This is for all who want to become more secure This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon for Vancouver Section LMAG. All Life Members and anyone else interested is welcome to attend. Times are Vancouver, 10:00 AM PST is 1:00 PM EST. Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. Future Talks planned: 2025-Apr-26 TALK #31 Dr. Jaymie Matthews Astronomy Revisited 2025-May-24 TALK #32 Murray MacDonald Argentina visit – breath of IEEE And Milestone Process 2025-Jun-21 TALK #33 S. Douglas Cromey Electric Ferry in Kingston Speaker(s): Dr. Abhijit Sen, Agenda: 9:45 AM Zoom opens 10:00 AM Welcome and speaker introduction 10:05 AM Speaker Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/468757

Abstract : AIM Photonics, a Department of Defense (DoD) Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII), offers end-to-end services in photonic integrated circuits (PICs), interposers, heterogeneous integration (HI), electronic photonic design automation (EPDA), and packaging. AIM Photonics leverages the 300 mm Albany NanoTech Complex and the Test Assembly and Packaging (TAP) facility in Rochester, NY, to provide these state-of-the-art capabilities. As a DoD MII, AIM Photonics’ mission is to advance the photonics and packaging industries to help improve the U.S. ecosystem and build a skilled workforce. This talk will focus on how AIM Photonics is accomplishing its mission. To help advance the ecosystem, AIM Photonics offers interposer technologies and the two fundamental PIC technologies: Base Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) and SiN MPW, which are optimized for sensors. In addition to the current offerings, AIM Photonics will soon offer a Quantum Flex (QFlex) MPW optimized for quantum applications. Because of the challenges in photonic packaging, packaging PIC chips into functional optoelectronic systems has not fully incorporated the advances made in electronic packaging. Addressing these challenges will require a coordinated development of PIC fabrication processes and packaging technologies. An end-to-end development cycle that includes the PIC and packaging is critical. This talk will discuss the AIM Photonics ecosystem and provide specific examples to illustrate co-processing and co-design. Another challenge that AIM Photonics is addressing is the development of a skilled workforce. This talk will share an overview of our education and workforce development programs, which aim to build a qualified workforce to support the U.S. ecosystem. Co-sponsored by: McGill Optica Student Chapter Speaker(s): David Harame Agenda: 12 - 1:30 pm: networking lunch, with students (on-site only) 1:30 – 3 pm: technical seminar presentation (hybrid) Room: MC603, 6th floor, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, 3480 rue University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472834