National Grid’s vision is to fully eliminate fossil fuels from both our gas and electric systems, enabling all homes and businesses we serve to meet their heating needs without the use of fossil fuels by 2050, if not sooner. We are proposing specific actions to achieve fossil-free heat fairly, affordably, and reliably for all our customers and communities. Our fossil-free vision rests on four pillars of action: energy efficiency in buildings, a 100% fossil-free gas network, hybrid electric-gas heating systems, and targeted electrification and networked geothermal Co-sponsored by: National Grid Speaker(s): Steve Woerner, Agenda: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM - IEEE PES Baltimore chapter introduction of the Speaker 12:05 PM - 12:40 PM - Presentation by Speaker 12:40 PM to 12:55 PM - Questions and Answers (Q&A) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/321958

National Grid’s vision is to fully eliminate fossil fuels from both our gas and electric systems, enabling all homes and businesses we serve to meet their heating needs without the use of fossil fuels by 2050, if not sooner. We are proposing specific actions to achieve fossil-free heat fairly, affordably, and reliably for all our customers and communities. Our fossil-free vision rests on four pillars of action: energy efficiency in buildings, a 100% fossil-free gas network, hybrid electric-gas heating systems, and targeted electrification and networked geothermal Co-sponsored by: National Grid Speaker(s): Steve Woerner, Agenda: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM - IEEE PES Baltimore chapter introduction of the Speaker 12:05 PM - 12:40 PM - Presentation by Speaker 12:40 PM to 12:55 PM - Questions and Answers (Q&A) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/321958

Come hear, in-person or virtually, IEEE AP-S Distinguished Lecturer (DL) Dr. Levent Sevgi's broad presentation on the importance of and challenges in teaching electromagnetics in electrical engineering today. His presentation is meant for a general audience and has been well-received throughout the world in his travels as the 2020 - 2023 IEEE AP-S DL. Dr. Sevgi brings over 40 years of electromagnetics experience, in both academic R&D and industry, to his role as an IEEE AP-S DL. See the full presentation abstract below. Everyone is welcome, from practitioner to retiree, and even undergrad students will especially enjoy it. (Don't worry if you can't remember all of Maxwell's Equations!). IEEE events are open to all; you do not have to be a member to attend. Parking at the Nashua Public Library's parking lot is paid by the hour, via parking meters; see the lot's $/hr rates and location along the southern bank of the Nashua River at https://www.nashuanh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6306/Downtown-Parking-Brochure-PDF?bidId=. Registration is required in order to receive link via e-mail for the live video if attending virtually. Abstract The role of Electromagnetic (EM) fields in our lives has been increasing. Communication, remote sensing, integrated command/ control/surveillance systems, intelligent transportation systems, medicine, environment, education, marketing, defense are only a few areas where EM fields have critical importance. We have witnessed the transformation from Engineering Electromagnetics to Electromagnetic Engineering for the last few decades after being surrounded by EM waves everywhere. Among many others, EM engineering deals with broad range of problems from antenna design to EM scattering, indoor–outdoor radiowave propagation to wireless communication, radar systems to integrated surveillance, subsurface imaging to novel materials, EM compatibility to nano-systems, electroacoustic devices to electro-optical systems, etc. The range of the devices we use in our daily life has extended from DC up to Terahertz frequencies. We have had both large-scale (kilometers-wide) and small-scale (nanometers) EM systems. Large portion of these systems are broadband and digital, and have to operate in close proximity that results in severe EM interference problems. Engineers have to take EM issues into account from the earliest possible design stages. This necessitates establishing an intelligent balance between strong mathematical background (theory), engineering experience (practice), and modeling and numerical computations (simulation). This keynote lecture aims at a broad-brush look at certain teaching / training challenges that confront wave-oriented EM engineering in the 21st century, in a complex computer and technology-driven world with rapidly shifting societal and technical priorities. The lecture also discusses modeling and simulation strategies pertaining to complex EM problems and supplies several user-friendly virtual tools, most of which have been presented in the IEEE AP Magazine and which are very effective in teaching and training in lectures such as EM Wave Theory, Antennas and Radiowave Propagation, EM Scattering and Diffraction, Guided Wave Theory, Microstrip Circuit Design, Radar Cross Section Prediction, Transmission Lines, Metamaterials, etc. Speaker(s): Levent Sevgi, Ph.D., Agenda: 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM Meet and greet 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Presentation 7:15 PM Optional dinner with speaker at a nearby restaurant Room: Theater Room, Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St., Nashua, New Hampshire, United States, 03060

Come hear, in-person or virtually, IEEE AP-S Distinguished Lecturer (DL) Dr. Levent Sevgi's broad presentation on the importance of and challenges in teaching electromagnetics in electrical engineering today. His presentation is meant for a general audience and has been well-received throughout the world in his travels as the 2020 - 2023 IEEE AP-S DL. Dr. Sevgi brings over 40 years of electromagnetics experience, in both academic R&D and industry, to his role as an IEEE AP-S DL. See the full presentation abstract below. Everyone is welcome, from practitioner to retiree, and even undergrad students will especially enjoy it. (Don't worry if you can't remember all of Maxwell's Equations!). IEEE events are open to all; you do not have to be a member to attend. Parking at the Nashua Public Library's parking lot is paid by the hour, via parking meters; see the lot's $/hr rates and location along the southern bank of the Nashua River at https://www.nashuanh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6306/Downtown-Parking-Brochure-PDF?bidId=. Registration is required in order to receive link via e-mail for the live video if attending virtually. Abstract The role of Electromagnetic (EM) fields in our lives has been increasing. Communication, remote sensing, integrated command/ control/surveillance systems, intelligent transportation systems, medicine, environment, education, marketing, defense are only a few areas where EM fields have critical importance. We have witnessed the transformation from Engineering Electromagnetics to Electromagnetic Engineering for the last few decades after being surrounded by EM waves everywhere. Among many others, EM engineering deals with broad range of problems from antenna design to EM scattering, indoor–outdoor radiowave propagation to wireless communication, radar systems to integrated surveillance, subsurface imaging to novel materials, EM compatibility to nano-systems, electroacoustic devices to electro-optical systems, etc. The range of the devices we use in our daily life has extended from DC up to Terahertz frequencies. We have had both large-scale (kilometers-wide) and small-scale (nanometers) EM systems. Large portion of these systems are broadband and digital, and have to operate in close proximity that results in severe EM interference problems. Engineers have to take EM issues into account from the earliest possible design stages. This necessitates establishing an intelligent balance between strong mathematical background (theory), engineering experience (practice), and modeling and numerical computations (simulation). This keynote lecture aims at a broad-brush look at certain teaching / training challenges that confront wave-oriented EM engineering in the 21st century, in a complex computer and technology-driven world with rapidly shifting societal and technical priorities. The lecture also discusses modeling and simulation strategies pertaining to complex EM problems and supplies several user-friendly virtual tools, most of which have been presented in the IEEE AP Magazine and which are very effective in teaching and training in lectures such as EM Wave Theory, Antennas and Radiowave Propagation, EM Scattering and Diffraction, Guided Wave Theory, Microstrip Circuit Design, Radar Cross Section Prediction, Transmission Lines, Metamaterials, etc. Speaker(s): Levent Sevgi, Ph.D., Agenda: 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM Meet and greet 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Presentation 7:15 PM Optional dinner with speaker at a nearby restaurant Room: Theater Room, Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St., Nashua, New Hampshire, United States, 03060

FREE Webinar The Certifications of the ASQ are globally recognized and highly respected by industry. Obtaining the certification is a combination of understanding the content and being able to prepare for and pass a test. This presentation will cover both topics as it is recognized that many CRE candidates would appreciate the added content. Reliability is a unique discipline, has a language of its own, and is distinct from Quality and Statistics. These distinctions will become obvious as we navigate the BoK content. Speaker(s): David Auda, Agenda: 11:00 AM Technical Presentation 11:45 AM Questions and Answers 12:00 PM Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/324958

FREE Webinar The Certifications of the ASQ are globally recognized and highly respected by industry. Obtaining the certification is a combination of understanding the content and being able to prepare for and pass a test. This presentation will cover both topics as it is recognized that many CRE candidates would appreciate the added content. Reliability is a unique discipline, has a language of its own, and is distinct from Quality and Statistics. These distinctions will become obvious as we navigate the BoK content. Speaker(s): David Auda, Agenda: 11:00 AM Technical Presentation 11:45 AM Questions and Answers 12:00 PM Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/324958

Virtual ExCom for October Agenda: NNH Section ExCom Meeting Agenda 6PM THURSDAY Oct 13 Virtual, 7PM Webex 1. Attendance Quorum check -- David Casper 2. approval of agenda including consent agenda Consent to approval of outstanding minutes (in the appropriate month's ExCom directory area) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sjLlQgHW90kJVcMzGF3exp7g0upQ-DSv?usp=sharing Consent to approval of outstanding treasurer reports https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AwJV9IfbN1e_q6XJ91gQywHaP416bnXH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114974291909984370342&rtpof=true&sd=true 3. Chairs Comments 4. Action Item Report 5. Chapter/Affiliate Group Activity & coordination Chapter/Affinity Group Activity topics Communications and Signal Processing Chair: Open Computer Society Chair: Wei Lu Vice Chair: Sridhar Raghavan Treasurer: Baris Kazar Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Chair: Laura Wierschke Secretary: J Michael OConnor Microwave T&T/Antennas and Propagation Chair: Elizabeth H. Schenk Vice Chair: Ian Armstrong Power and Energy Society Chair: Tom Mongeon Reliability Society Chair: Michael W. Bannan Robotics and Automation Society Chair: Sridhar Raghavan Affiliate Groups Consultants Network Chair: Open Life Members Chair: Alan Schecter Secretary: J Michael OConnor Women In Engineering/Young Professionals Chair: Barbara Bancroft 6. Standing Committee Activities: Brian Betts Wicked STEM event Educational Activities coordinating with BAE/NH First to cover all three FIRST competition areas Student/College chapters what can we do to energize/support existing/new chapters?? UNH, SNHU!, Dartmouth, NHTI??, Keene State 7 Old Business Action R1 offer to support fall YP/student engagement activity --Barbara 8 New Business 9 Next Meeting -- Nov 10, Second Tuesday Model -- in person once a quarter, virtual other months Potential dinner target: Pressed in Bedford (has meeting area); or Golden Corral (Buffet) Id topics during virtual meeting for deeper discussion at in-person meetings 10. For the good of the order -- 11 Adjourn to forum 12 Forum topics (upcoming events, etc) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/326735

WIE / YP Annual Fall Hike Please join us for the fall foliage hike. Bring lunch and good hiking boots. We will be hiking Welch and Dickey off the Route 49 in Thornton NH. There are 3 options: Option 1 – Full hike 4.4 miles loop through picturesque ledges with spectacular views. This hike is moderate to challenging. Option 2 – First Ledges. This hike is for hikers who want to experience the beautiful views of New Hampshire foliage, but may not be interested in climbing ledges. The distance is about one mile out. Have lunch or snack at the first ledges and enjoy spectacular views. Climb back down while the main group heads for the rockier part. Option 3 – For the non-hikers, drop off the hikers and drive 5 more minutes along Route 49 to the beautiful Waterville Valley. Enjoy lunch in local restaurants or bring picnic lunch and eat in Town Square by Corcoran’s Pond. Meet at the Welch and Dickey parking lot at 10 am. Look for the IEEE sign near the start of the trail. We will start hike at 10:30. This event is weather dependent. Thornton, New Hampshire, United States

Abstract: As reported in the Forbes article “(https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/02/04/the-role-of-bias-in-artificial-intelligence/?sh=421300f7579d__;!!BeImMA!7hm8HTPEsan1ZioFQH-8t-2ISV-i4QFIu8-2xuuJI0MzL262DbM3rq58yiS6HJ1U3PUh39B0X39nbCrEs58$)”, facial recognition systems are under scrutiny. Class imbalance is a leading issue in facial recognition software. A dataset called "Faces in the Wild," considered the benchmark for testing facial recognition software, had data that was 70% male and 80% white. Although it might be good enough to be used on lower-quality pictures, "in the wild" is a highly debatable topic. Apart from algorithms and data, researchers and engineers developing any system are also responsible for bias. According to VentureBeat, a Columbia University study found that "the more homogenous the team is, the more likely it is that a given prediction error will appear." This can create a lack of empathy for the people who face problems of discrimination, leading to an unconscious introduction of bias in these algorithmic-savvy systems. So, how can we eliminate the negative impact of bias in the use or development of our technology? Come to this session to gain insights into this persnickety challenge. Room: 128, Bldg: SETA IDE, 2500 North River Rd., Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, 03106

The aims of this event include: (1) Learn cybersecurity needs from the industry (2) Prompt industry-academia collaboration (3) Get to know cybersecurity experts in NH (4) Create a supportive community for cybersecurity education & research (5) Brainstorm strategic plans for cybersecurity development in NH Room: Room 233, Bldg: Memorial Union Building , 83 Main St, Durham, New Hampshire, United States, 03824

Lowering the barriers to chip design using OpenFASOC: Fully Autonomous System-on-Chip (FASoC) tool is a DARPA-funded project within the IDEA program. Its main objective is to address the need for analog compilers. The framework relies on the place and route digital flow which has long been extensively automated while most analog flows are still extremely reliant on manual design. This lack of analog automation tools leads to long design cycles and costs. FASoC addresses this need and uses a cell-based analog design generation methodology to generate different analog and mixed-signal (AMS) blocks (i.e., PLL, LDO, DC-DC converters, Temperature Sensors, etc.). A few SoCs have been taped out in the SkyWater 130 nm, BI-CMOS 130 nm, TSMC 65 nm and Globalfoundries 12 nm foundry process nodes. OpenFASOC has been built on top of OpenROAD for push-button layout generation as part of the current open source effort. This talk will go through a few of our open-source analog generators (Temperature Sensor, Switched-Cap DC-DC Converter, etc.), our implemented designs in Google's free shuttles MPW-I / II and our GF12LP tapeout of the OpenTitan SoC which heavily used open source tooling. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Consultants’ Network of Northern New Jersey Speaker(s): Dr. Saligane, Agenda: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Presentation 8:30+ networking session on Zoom Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/328368

Calling all young professionals to help IEEE connect with our students. Please join us at the Young Professionals, Students, Women in Engineering and other interested IEEE professionals meet and greet event at SNHU in the new SETA (School of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics) building. Purpose of this event is to introduce students to IEEE and to share our work experiences with them. Connect with other young professionals as you talk about your education and career with future professionals. We will have short presentations by IEEE representatives, games with prizes and tour of the building given by one of the original designers of this innovative space. Light dinner will be provided. Agenda: Agenda 1 - 5:00 pm Welcome remarks 2 - 5:10 Region 1 Student Opportunities 3 – 5:20 small group networking 4 – 5:45 tour of the building 5 – 6:10 games and prizes, more networking Room: 128, Bldg: SETA IDE, 2500 North River Rd., Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, 03106

Join us for the University of Maine AI live Zoom webinar, "(https://ai.umaine.edu/webinars/)" on Thursday, November 3, 2022. This will take place from 12:00 - 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Speaker: Dejan Milojicic, Distinguished Technologist, Hewlett Packard Labs He is an IEEE Fellow (2010), ACM Distinguished Engineer (2008), and HKN and USENIX member. He received the IEEE Computer Society Richard Merwin Award. (https://ai.umaine.edu/resource/november-2022-ai-webinar-flyer/) This session will be moderated by Dr. Ali Abedi, Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Maine. Sponsored by IEEE Maine COM/CS Chapter Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/329460