This is a monthly hybrid Talk Series In collaboration with IEEE Atlanta Section, IEEE Communication and Computer Societies, IEEE Young Professionals, and IEEE Student Chapters of Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University Agenda: Talk followed by lunch (pizza) Room: 755, Bldg: 25 Park Place, 25 Park Place NE, Suite 755, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303-2918, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419450

Faced with climate change, the Clean Energy Transition (CET) is not just an option, it's an imperative. The CET relies on technologies such as renewables, energy efficiency, and electrification, with emerging contributions from hydrogen and carbon capture. These areas have seen significant advances due to matured energy processing systems, including power electronics, energy storage and power-to-X transformation technologies, among others, and digital systems comprising IoT, smart-metering, communications, computational intelligence and cloud computing, among others, complemented by progress in materials and manufacturing. In this Lecture Series, we will explore the pioneering technologies that will transform our carbon-dependent society to a carbon-neutral one. We will advance in understanding energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, digitalization, and beyond. Together, we will navigate the challenging landscape of the future of energy - digitalized, decentralized, and decarbonized. Join us on this journey towards energy transition, catalyzing a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future. Co-sponsored by: Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR - RESCOM programme - ENERTRANS project) and locally organized by the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) Speaker(s): Prof. Deepakraj M Divan Agenda: CONTENTS - Transitioning to a distributed, smart energy ecosystem. - Viewing the grid as a collaborative dynamic ecosystem. - Handling diverse technologies across the grid. - Establishing policies for industry investment in new technologies. - Encouraging global partnerships to accelerate the energy transition. 7, Ënnert den Héichiewen, Université du Luxembourg (Belval Campus), Esch-Belval, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-4362, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419036

Quantum Computing is often presented as one of the most promising technologies of the 21st century, a total disruption, a revolution. Governments, technologists, marketers, investors, and analysts project that Quantum Computing will solve today's impossible problems with classical computers. However, the wonders of this emerging technology of computation also give rise to a new threat vector named Q-Day or Quantum Attacks, which means a threat to the current Communication Security due to the Quantum Computer’s future power to break asymmetric encryption and speed up brute force attacks for symmetric encryption. Therefore, communication security needs revolutionary and innovative solutions, a complete cryptographic system, and new technologies supporting various aspects of CIA triad and Privacy protection. The Question arises: Can we develop such a scheme of secure communication that cannot be broken? Quantum Communication technologies might provide that by harnessing the laws of nature and Post Quantum Cryptographic solutions might provide that by finding more complex mathematical problems, but is that the answer we look for in cybersecurity? In this talk, I will explain what a quantum computer is, what a quantum advantage or quantum supremacy is, and why the world is thrown into a quantum race. I also will tackle the application side of quantum computation as a threat vector to our communication security and the state of the art of this technology in relation to cybersecurity. The technological solutions proposed to mitigate the quantum threat will be explained, and the talk will conclude with further steps required for achieving communication and information security. Co-sponsored by: jonathan yam Speaker(s): Angie, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/417762

The webinar will explore recent Trends and Challenges in Transportation electrification and automotive industry and explore how industries are leveraging technologies and research in various capacities toward decarbonizing the transportation sector. The speaker will highlight the roles and expectation from tier-1 and 2s companies in the automotive industry, and the reflection of those expectations and roles on the approaches and decision on the traction systems and power electronics controls concepts and challenges for automotive suppliers in the electric transportation domain. The sequence of discussion shall include significant topics such as traction inverters, electric oil pumps, control, and diagnosis of electric motor drive systems. The speaker shall also address questionnaires and engage in healthy discussions with the potential audience regarding the transportation electrification in the automotive industry. Speaker(s): Hassan, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/412866

Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) is an emerging method to integrate cybersecurity considerations into the conception, design, development, and operation of any physical system that has digital connectivity, monitoring, or control. CIE complements — but does not replace — the application of cybersecurity standards or practices currently in place within an organization. Rather, it expands cybersecurity decisions into the engineering space, not by asking engineers to become cyber experts, but by calling on engineers to apply engineering tools and make engineering decisions that improve cybersecurity outcomes. CIE examines the engineering consequences that a sophisticated cyber attacker could achieve, and drives engineering changes that may provide deterministic mitigations to limit or eliminate those consequences. Engineers and technicians that design critical energy infrastructure installations can integrate the 12 principles of CIE into each phase of the engineering lifecycle, from concept to retirement. These principles are aimed at system or design engineers, operators, and technicians, rather than software engineers or operational cybersecurity practitioners, because the engineers who design, build, operate, and maintain the physical infrastructure are best positioned to leverage a system’s engineering design to diminish the severity of cyber attacks or digital technology failures. This approach creates new opportunities for engineering teams — and not just cybersecurity teams — to secure the system using the physics and mechanics of engineering controls — not just digital monitoring and controls. Speaker(s): Sam Chanoski Agenda: 11:15am - Lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm - Presentation 12:30pm - 1:00pm - Networking Room: Auditorium, Bldg: Building 1, 2100 East Exchange Place, Tucker, Georgia, United States, 30084

The Region 3 Senior Membership Team warmly invites IEEE members eligible for senior membership to participate in a special Senior Member Roundup on June 8th, 2024, at 12 PM EDT. Eligibility requires being an IEEE member in good standing with at least ten years of professional or academic achievements. For more information on the senior membership criteria, please visit the IEEE senior membership page: https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/. This event is designed to support qualified IEEE members in their journey to Senior Member status, providing essential nominations and reference assistance. To begin, contact Hermann Amaya, the Region 3 Senior Member Coordinator, at hermann.amaya.us@ieee.org . Additionally, please CC r3zoompoc@lg2020.org on your email to ensure we can track your request accurately. You will need to provide your resume (using the Region 3 Senior Member Resume Template), member number, IEEE section, and email address. Participants will be matched with references for a live 30-minute introductory interview via Zoom, leading to the completion of the Senior Member nomination package. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Senior Members across the region and globally, making the elevation process enjoyable and straightforward. Important Details: - Advance Registration Required: You must confirm your participation with Hermann.Amaya.us@ieee.org directly and CC r3zoompoc@lg2020.org. Send your name, section, email, member number, and a resume formatted for senior membership. - Resources: - Senior Member Resume Template: ((https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ElAWXSrAUat9YHk35Up-DgaweKjZKW1/edit)) - Senior Member Participant Guide: ((https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-yqUrwbrpjUJ9D3Sy_j5Ok5Q1gZ6rZB_/view)) We look forward to your participation and celebrating your elevation to Senior Member status together! JOIN THE EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP FOR THE HIGHEST POSITION IN IEEE THAT YOU CAN APPLY FOR. REGISTER TODAY!! Speaker(s): Hermann, Anthony Agenda: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: We start with an opening session focusing on Zoom familiarization, technical assistance, and a Q&A to address any preliminary questions. 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Hermann will introduce the day, explaining what to expect in your breakout sessions. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Groups 1 through 4 (and possibly 5) will participate in their respective breakout sessions, scheduled in half-hour intervals. 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: The day concludes with closing remarks and an extended Q&A session, subject to adjustments based on the day's flow. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416787