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IEEE Reliability Society- Joint Boston/New Hampshire/Providence Chapter ADCOM meeting. (https://mitll.zoomgov.com/j/1617582544?pwd=Ucw4nVXa8LMLAEjYBypFQN2qsd06Fh.1&from=addon) Speaker(s): , , , Agenda: Agenda - Call to Order at 6pm - Opening Remarks by the Chair - Officer Reports - ADCOM Meeting Minutes: approval from previous meeting - Financials - Technical Meeting Schedule - Potential Tech Meeting Presentations - Newsletter Updates - Website Status - Further discussion of moving forward with social media presence, content creation - Upcoming Technical Meeting Registration - Secretary - Treasurer - Vice Chair - Webmaster & Social Media - Chair Report - Old Business - New Business - Schedule Next ADCOM Meeting - Closing Remarks - Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562096

Join IEEE Women in Engineering for an insightful webinar on building trustworthy AI systems—a critical challenge as AI moves from experimentation to real-world, high-stakes applications. This session brings together two experienced speakers who will share practical perspectives on why many AI systems fail to gain trust and how we can design systems that are reliable, safe, and transparent by design. Through real-world case studies and research-backed frameworks, you’ll explore how to build AI systems that not only perform well but also know their limits, communicate uncertainty, and prevent critical failures. Topics will include production challenges in AI deployment, reliability and explainability, and safety mechanisms for high-impact environments such as healthcare. Whether you’re a student, engineer, or industry professional, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights, practical frameworks, and key questions to evaluate and build trustworthy AI systems. Speaker(s): Anusha Kovi, Latha Iyer Agenda: Session 1 (45 minutes) Talk: From Demo to Durable: How to Ship AI Systems People Actually Trust Speaker: Anusha, Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon - Presentation (30 minutes) - Why most AI pilots fail in production - Real-world case study of an AI system failure - A practical five-layer framework: policy, retrieval, reasoning, verification, and explanation - Key questions and red flags when building trustworthy AI systems - Q&A (15 minutes) --------------------------------------------------------------- Session 2 (45 minutes) Talk: When AI Says “I Don’t Know”: Building Safety Alerts for High-Stakes Systems Speaker: Latha Iyer, Applied AI Researcher - Presentation (30 minutes) - Risks of overconfident AI in critical environments - Introduction to Adaptive Confidence Circuit Breaker (ACCB) - Real-world validation using healthcare data - Designing AI systems that recognize and communicate uncertainty - Q&A (15 minutes) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557290

The meeting will start with PCBA Mfg. Facility Tours followed by three Presentations which are as follows: - Driving Quality in Electronics Manufacturing: Advanced Packaging, Process Tools, and Smart Package Selection. Presented by Matteo Forgione of Forgione Engineering - Packaging Selection as a Root Cause of Failure in Microelectronics Chip Tray and Waffle Pack Systems. Presented by Katherine Kutina of Forgione Engineering - What changed at APEX and Why it Matters, a review of APEX 2026. Presented by Leo Lambert of Eptac Corporation Co-sponsored by: SMTA Boston Chapter, iMAPS NE Chapter, and the IEEE Boston Reliability Chapter Speaker(s): Matteo , Katia, Leo Agenda: Agenda: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Registration, Networking, Table Top Displays/Demos, Manufacturing Facility Tours 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Italian Buffet Dinner 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Announcements, Presentation: Overview of Mack Technologies 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM Presentation 1 – Driving Quality in Electronics Mfg.: Advanced Packaging, Process Tools & Smart Package Selection, Q&A 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Presentation 2 – Packaging Selection as a Root Cause of Failure in Microelectronics Chip Tray, & Waffle Pack Systems, Q&A 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM Presentation 3 – What changed at APEX and Why it Matters, a review of APEX 2026, Q&A 9:15 PM – 9:30 PM Closing Announcements, Meeting Adjourns Mack Technologies, 27 Carlisle Road, Westford, Massachusetts, United States, 01886

The meeting will start with PCBA Mfg. Facility Tours followed by three Presentations which are as follows: - Driving Quality in Electronics Manufacturing: Advanced Packaging, Process Tools, and Smart Package Selection. Presented by Matteo Forgione of Forgione Engineering - Packaging Selection as a Root Cause of Failure in Microelectronics Chip Tray and Waffle Pack Systems. Presented by Katherine Kutina of Forgione Engineering - What changed at APEX and Why it Matters, a review of APEX 2026. Presented by Leo Lambert of Eptac Corporation Co-sponsored by: SMTA Boston Chapter, iMAPS NE Chapter, and the IEEE Boston Reliability Chapter Speaker(s): Matteo , Katia, Leo Agenda: Agenda: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Registration, Networking, Table Top Displays/Demos, Manufacturing Facility Tours 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Italian Buffet Dinner 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Announcements, Presentation: Overview of Mack Technologies 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM Presentation 1 – Driving Quality in Electronics Mfg.: Advanced Packaging, Process Tools & Smart Package Selection, Q&A 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Presentation 2 – Packaging Selection as a Root Cause of Failure in Microelectronics Chip Tray, & Waffle Pack Systems, Q&A 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM Presentation 3 – What changed at APEX and Why it Matters, a review of APEX 2026, Q&A 9:15 PM – 9:30 PM Closing Announcements, Meeting Adjourns Mack Technologies, 27 Carlisle Road, Westford, Massachusetts, United States, 01886

Monthly New Hampshire Section ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533059

Innovation is often portrayed as a breakthrough moment, but in practice it emerges at the intersection of education, industry experience, and entrepreneurial thinking. This presentation explores how individuals can accelerate innovation by bridging academic research with real-world commercial challenges. Universities generate a continuous stream of discoveries, patents, and intellectual property with the potential to transform industries, yet many innovations never reach the marketplace. Through examples such as Google’s origins at Stanford University, Qualcomm’s ties to the University of California San Diego, and recent advances in CRISPR technology, we examine how academic research can become commercially impactful ventures. The discussion will also cover practical approaches for engaging with university commercialization offices, monitoring emerging research, and identifying opportunities for entrepreneurship. Finally, we will explore intrapreneurship—the practice of applying innovative thinking within existing organizations—to demonstrate how professionals can leverage their education, industry expertise, and curiosity to create value, drive change, and foster innovation throughout their careers. Agenda: 1. Introduction: Where Innovation Really Comes From - Defining innovation beyond invention - The relationship between education, industry, entrepreneurship, and innovation - Why many great ideas fail to create real-world impact 2. Universities as Engines of Innovation - The role of academic research in technology advancement - Understanding patents, licensing, and technology transfer - How university commercialization offices support innovation - Challenges in moving research from the lab to the marketplace 3. Case Studies: Research to Commercial Impact - Google and the commercialization of academic research - Qualcomm as a university-industry success story - CRISPR and the path from discovery to industry adoption - Common themes across successful innovation ecosystems 4. Entrepreneurship: Identifying and Creating Opportunities - Monitoring emerging research and industry trends - Reading white papers, publications, and patents strategically - Evaluating commercial viability - Building relationships with researchers, startups, and commercialization offices - Turning technical insights into business opportunities 5. Intrapreneurship: Innovating from Within - Applying entrepreneurial thinking inside established organizations - Identifying operational gaps and unmet market needs - Building support for new ideas - Managing risk and organizational resistance - Examples of successful intrapreneurship initiatives 6. Building Your Innovation Framework - Continuous learning and curiosity as competitive advantages - Combining education, experience, and networking - Creating a personal process for identifying opportunities - Practical next steps attendees can implement immediately 7. Q&A and Discussion - Audience questions - Open discussion on innovation challenges and opportunities - Resources for continued learning and engagement Room: Large Conf Room, Bldg: Main Bldg 1st Floor , 2 Court Street, Nashua, New Hampshire, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/554525