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Blockchain concepts have emerged to support many functions over time. One of these is crypto currency. Recently ATM type devices have been installed that will transform cash into crypto currency. Recently scam artists, often criminal gangs operating at scale on a global basis, have started to use these to obtain money from their 'marks'. We will look at the basic concept of blockchain and why this provides a secure form of transactions and data retention. The application to crypto currency, and related, but significantly different application to meme coins and other digital objects will be considered. Finally the abuse of these to support illegal transactions via "ATM" style kiosks will be discussed. Register as a virtual attendee to get Webex URL Speaker(s): , JIm Room: Classroom, Bldg: C, 50 Woodmont ave, Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States, 03053, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534564

This is the first event of 2026 for Com/Sig + MTT/AP. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the federal agency responsible for regulating our networks and communications, including broadband, infrastructure, space, and media. In January 2025, Olivia Trusty was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as FCC commissioner. After being confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Commissioner Trusty began her term in June 2025. Alongside her peers, Commissioner Trusty will be instrumental in advancing the resiliency of existing and future networks, the future of media, and efforts that ensure communications accessibility to all Americans, especially as Congress begins to engage in universal service reform. On February 4, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings will host a fireside chat with FCC Commissioner Trusty to discuss her outlook on the agency in 2026, the priorities of the agency, and the aspirations for communications policies under her leadership. This event will be open to attend in person or watch online. Online viewers can submit questions via e-mail to events@brookings.edu. Please watch it in this URL and it seems there is no registration required unless in person. https://www.brookings.edu/events/the-future-of-communications-regulation-with-fcc-commissioner-olivia-trusty/?utm_campaign=Events%3A%20COMM&utm_medium=email&utm_content=401623848&utm_source=hs_email Agenda: https://www.brookings.edu/events/the-future-of-communications-regulation-with-fcc-commissioner-olivia-trusty/?utm_campaign=Events%3A%20COMM&utm_medium=email&utm_content=401623848&utm_source=hs_email washington dc, District of Columbia, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/536603

You are cordially invited to attend SMTA Boston chapter//iMAPS NE/IEEE Boston Reliability joint evening meeting at Kostas Research Institute (KRI) on the Northeastern University Innovation Campus. Topic: "Additive Manufacturing of Microelectronics Including Passive and Active Components for 3D HI and Advanced Packaging" Presented by: Prof. Ahmed Busnaina, Ph.D. of Northeastern University Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Kostas Research Institute (KRI) on the Northeastern University Innovation Campus Dinner Cost: Free, but Pre-Registration is Required Limit of 40 Attendees. (https://smta.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2030953) A new high-throughput additive manufacturing of nano and microelectronics utilizes direct assembly of nanoscale particles onto interposers, wafers, or boards. The technology enables the printing of inorganic conductors, semiconductors and dielectrics. It has been demonstrated for printing passive and active components including logic gates at the nano and microscale. Transistors with an on/off ratio greater than 10 6 have been demonstrated. This technology enables the fabrication of nanoelectronics and electronic components while reducing the cost by 10 to 100 times compared to conventional fabrication and can print 1000 times faster than ink-jet-based printing. Results show high-throughput printing of interconnects and circuit components at a scale equal to or less than 2 microns. Fully additively manufactured capacitors printed on silicon, sapphire, and polymer substrates will be presented. The results will show printed capacitors ranging down to 20 x 20 µm with capacitance of femto farads to nano farads. The results will also show additively printed MOSFET and logic gates such as NAND with high on/off ratios. A fully automated printing platform (a Fab-in-a-Box) was designed and built for printing microelectronics with minimum-sized features down to 300 nm for several advanced packaging applications and will be presented. Speaker(s): Ahmed A. Busnaina, Ph.D., Agenda: Agenda: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Registration and Networking 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Dinner 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Feature Technical Presentation 7:00 PM - Tour & Networking 8:30 PM - Adjourn Bldg: Kostas Research Institute (KRI), Northeastern University Innovation Campus, 141 South Bedford Street, Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

https://www.brookings.edu/events/a-conversation-with-ntia-assistant-secretary-arielle-roth-on-the-future-of-the-digital-economy/?utm_campaign=Events%3A%20COMM&utm_medium=email&utm_content=402770582&utm_source=hs_email The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) advises the president on telecommunications and information policy issues to increase connectivity and improve our digital economy. In February 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Arielle Roth to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. Confirmed by the Senate in July, Assistant Secretary Roth serves as the agency’s administrator and is responsible for overseeing crucial developments, including the rollout of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) funding, spectrum policy, and digital ecommerce. On February 12, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings will host a fireside chat with Assistant Secretary Roth to discuss her outlook on the agency in 2026 and the priorities under her leadership. This event will be open to attend in person or watch online. Online viewers can submit questions via e-mail to events@brookings.edu. As the title of this event says: IEEE will provide coffee and tea if you join in person. But this specific event is virtual for IEEE. This talk will also be in person at The Brookings Institution Falk Auditorium in DC. See the address please here. Agenda: https://www.brookings.edu/events/a-conversation-with-ntia-assistant-secretary-arielle-roth-on-the-future-of-the-digital-economy/?utm_campaign=Events%3A%20COMM&utm_medium=email&utm_content=402770582&utm_source=hs_email Bldg: The Brookings Institution Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW , Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20036, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/538427