Events

May
26
Sat
Annual Ottawa Robotics Competition 2018 @ Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School
May 26 @ 08:00 – 17:00

Arduinos, 3D printing, networking with professionals, Lego Mindstorms, Lego displays, FREE LUNCH … what more can you ask for? The IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition (ORC) is Ottawa’s largest non-profit robotics competition that attracts 500+ attendees annually.

To enrich your volunteering portfolio, to network with industry professionals, to apply for future leadership positions within our organization, and to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders, sign up NOW as a volunteer at http://orc.ieeeottawa.ca/volunteering. Mark your calendars for this year’s competition, Saturday, May 26th! All you need to be a great volunteer is enthusiasm and a contagious smile. Absolutely no programming/robotics knowledge required.

Check out the competition at http://bit.ly/ORC2016OTTCITIZEN. Students design and build robots to compete in a day filled with exciting Lego Mindstorms and Arduino challenges. One of our most popular challenges, Sumo wrestling involves a UFC-style fight between two robots! For more information on the ORC, please visit http://orc.ieeeottawa.ca or email us at orcinfo@ieeeottawa.ca.

Thank you for your time.

Heidi Li and David Huynh
Co-Chairs of the IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition

Aug
8
Wed
Technical Talk: Rough Cognitive Networks @ School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Room SITE 5084
Aug 8 @ 18:30 – 20:30

You are cordially invited to the upcoming technical talk:

Speaker: Gonzalo Nápoles, Faculty of Business Economics, Hasselt University, Belgium

Co-organized by: IEEE CI/SMC Ottawa Joint Chapter (http://www.ieeeottawa.ca/ci) and University of Ottawa Computer Science Graduate Student Association

Where: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Room SITE 5084, 800 King Edward Ave, Ottawa

When: Wednesday August 8th, 2018, 6:30 PM– 8:30 PM

Agenda: 

6:30 – 6:45 PM       Pizza / drinks and networking
6:45 – 8:15 PM      Technical talk
8:15 – 8:30 PM      Q&A / networking

Admission: Free but registration is required via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/technical-talk-rough-cognitive-networks-tickets-48244520660)

Abstract:

The ease with which we recognize our beloved black cat from hundreds similar to it or read handwritten characters belies the astoundingly complex processes that underlie these common scenarios. Which is why researchers in Machine Learning have been focused on developing a wide range of classification algorithms called classifiers with the goal of tackling these situations with the best possible accuracy. However, most accurate classification models regularly perform like black-boxes, thus neglecting the premise that understanding is an essential part of any learning process, even when the process itself is quite subjective.

In this talk, we will discuss how to exploit information granules in the form of rough sets to design a transparent neural classifier. This model comprises three well-defined steps that are materialized through the Rough Cognitive Networks. In the first step, we discover information granules on the available information using the Rough Set Theory. In the second step, we build a Fuzzy Cognitive Map where input neurons represent the previously discovered granules, while output ones denote the decision classes to be considered. The last step focuses on performing the neural reasoning process using intelligible inclusion equations and causal relations.

Rough Cognitive Networks are capable of computing high-quality predictions (when compared to traditional classifiers) even using a very small network topology. More importantly, the weights are prescriptively established, no further learning is required.

Speaker biography

Gonzalo Nápoles received his PhD degree from Hasselt University (Belgium) and Maastricht University (The Netherlands) in 2017. He has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals including IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, Neurocomputing, Neural Processing Letters, Information Sciences, Neural Networks, Knowledge-based Systems, among others. Dr. Nápoles was recipient of the Cuban Academy of Science Award twice (2013 and 2014), the highest academic award in Cuba. He is the senior developer of the FCM Expert software tool (www.fcmexpert.net) for fuzzy cognitive maps. His research interests include cognitive mapping, rough cognitive networks, neural networks, learning systems and chaos theory.

Oct
9
Tue
Seminar: Power system harmonics of modern nonlinear loads @ Ciena Optophotonics Lab, Room T129, T-Building, School of Advanced Technology, Algonquin College
Oct 9 @ 18:30 – 19:30
IEEE Ottawa Section Seminar

SPEAKER: Alex Nassif, P.Eng., Ph.D., Specialist Engineer, Planning and Operations, Global Electricity Business Unit, ATCO Electric
AGENDA:

  • Refreshments, Registration and Networking: 6:00 p.m.
  • Seminar: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free. Registration required. Please contact branislav@ieee.org.
PARKING: Parking in Lots 8 and 9 after 5 p.m. is $5 flat rate, pay at a machine and display the ticket on your dashboard.
ORGANIZERS:
IEEE Ottawa PES, RRS/PELS, IMS, and ComSoc/CESoc/BTS Chapters,
Educational Activities (EA) and Algonquin College IEEE Student Branch.
Oct
11
Thu
Technical Talk: Improve Measurement Accuracy on Switching Characteristics of SiC and GaN devices @ Algonquin College, T-Building, Room T129
Oct 11 @ 18:00 – 20:00

AGENDA:

  • Refreshments, Registration and Networking: 18:00
  • Seminar: 18:30 – 20:00.

PARKING: Parking in Lots 8 and 9 after 5 p.m. is $5 flat rate, pay at a machine and display the
ticket on your dashboard.

Abstract

This presentation highlights the industry best practices for measurements on modern
power electronics devices such as SiC and GAN devices. These modern devices introduce new
complexities into power conversion circuits requiring the need for precise circuit timing and higher
sensitivity for gate threshold voltage and timing.
Common measurement pitfalls can be avoided by using differential and floating measurements and
understanding the link between CMRR and signal frequency. Today’s power designs can have
common mode voltages in excess of hundreds or even thousands of volts, while still needing to
measure small differential voltages, this common mode error can be even more severe. Wide
bandgap devices allow switching of higher frequencies, higher voltages and faster rise times, which
requires higher bandwidth scopes and probes with high CMRR. In this presentation, some solutions
for improving the measurement accuracy on SiC and GaN devices during switching will be
presented.

Speaker’s Bio

Evan Shuster is presently the Director of Sales at Testforce Systems Inc. Testforce is North
America’s largest Representative of premium test equipment. Evan has thirty years of Test and
Measurement experience. Originally from Montreal, with a career start at Bell Canada, Evan has held
directorial positions at several small to mid-sized companies in Canada and the United States. Evan
has built up hugely successful Technical Account Manager teams with market focus covering
Semiconductors, Power and Wireless Technologies to name a few. Evan has previously created and
delivered Technical Training courses and has been a guest lecturer at several Universities and
Colleges across Canada.

Oct
19
Fri
74th Annual IEEE Ottawa Section AGM and Banquet @ Shaw Centre, Trillium Ballroom
Oct 19 @ 17:30 – 22:15

We are pleased to welcome you to the 74th Annual General Meeting of the IEEE Ottawa Section. This year’s theme is Disruptive Technologies. This event sells out every year and attracts 150+ members and leaders from academia, industry, and government. In addition to a great agenda, there will be plenty of time allotted for socializing, networking and enjoying a night of entertainment.

Date: Friday 19 October 2018

Time: 05:30 PM to 10:15 PM

  • 05:30 PM Networking and Arrival
  • 06:00 PM AGM Business (optional)
  • 06:30 PM AGM Banquet Dinner
  • 09:00 PM post-AGM Social and Networking
  • 10:15 PM Closing

Location: Shaw Centre (formerly Ottawa Convention Centre), Trillium Ballroom

Address: 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON

Event contact: Zahra Mohammad, Vice-Chair, IEEE Ottawa Section

Registration Link

Speaker: Rodney Wilson, Chief Technologist, Research and Education Networking of Ciena

Portrait of Rodney Wilson

Mr. Wilson is responsible for Ciena’s leadership & global interactions with universities and the research community, including national research and education networks. His particular focus is on collaboration with advanced high-performance networks being created by national government for research and education purposes. These networks experiment with emerging, pre-commercial hardware and software solutions. Mr. Wilson directs Ciena’s involvement with these research networks. Further, representing Ciena’s CTO organization, he orchestrates intersections between emerging technologies and Ciena research and development groups.

Prior to his current role, he was a senior advisor for the CTO at Nortel, and held other advanced technology roles during 13 years with the company, including director of broadband switching and optical Ethernet R&D. He served as Network Architect for the University of Toronto’s global bibliographic network service. He served as Chair of the Patronage Committee, IEEE International Conference of Communications 2012 (ICC 2012) Ottawa, and as member of the Organizing Committee ICC 2012. He is a frequent speaker at IEEE conferences and events, including the annual SuperComputing SC conference series sponsored jointly by IEEE and ACM. Originally trained in Electrical Engineering at Ryerson University in Toronto Ontario, and is a graduate of the Executive Management school at Stanford University in Palo Alto California. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee medal for his service to Canada.

Elections

The IEEE Ottawa Section Nominations and Appointments Committee proposes the following nominees, who have agreed to serve, if elected, as the 2019 IEEE Ottawa Section Executive.

IEEE Ottawa Section Executive Slate

  • Chair: Dr. Winnie Ye
  • Vice-Chair: Mr. Ajit Pardasani
  • Treasurer: Mr. Abdulhak Nagy
  • Secretary: Mr. Travis Jardine

The elections will be held during the AGM Business at 06:00 PM.

Exhibitors

  • IBM
  • The Robotics Centre
  • Smart & Biggar
  • Carleton University Faculty of Engineering and Design
  • Infinera
  • Syntronic
  • Purecolo
  • + More!!

Entertainment

  • Extreme Entertainment
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