Planning meeting for Denver LMAG Ex-Com. Topics to be discussed include officers for next year and activities for the group. Table Mountain Grill & Cantina, 1310 Washington Ave, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401

Join us for an in-depth technical seminar led by Dr. Sayan Paul from CU Boulder, focusing on advanced pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques applied to two-level inverters used with asymmetrical six-phase machines. Dr. Paul will cover both linear and overmodulation regions, providing insights into the challenges and innovations in power electronics and machine drive systems. This seminar is essential for engineers, researchers, and students interested in multi-phase electrical machines and high-power applications. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the modulation techniques required to optimize machine performance across various operating regions. Location: CU Boulder Parking: Available at Lot 440. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Fs3QJHw37P1VUTu9). Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in the field! Speaker(s): Dr. Sayan Paul, Room: 1B70, Bldg: ECEE, 1111 Engineering Drive, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80309-0422

Join us for an in-depth technical seminar led by Dr. Sayan Paul from CU Boulder, focusing on advanced pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques applied to two-level inverters used with asymmetrical six-phase machines. Dr. Paul will cover both linear and overmodulation regions, providing insights into the challenges and innovations in power electronics and machine drive systems. This seminar is essential for engineers, researchers, and students interested in multi-phase electrical machines and high-power applications. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the modulation techniques required to optimize machine performance across various operating regions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in the field! Location: CU Boulder Parking: Available at Lot 440. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Fs3QJHw37P1VUTu9). https://www.colorado.edu/map/?id=336#!ce/2739?ct/20989,20990,20991,20992,20993,20994,26118,2739?mc/40.00563459437513,-105.2595376968384?z/16?lvl/0 Speaker(s): Dr. Sayan Paul, Room: Discovery Learning Center (DLC) 1B70, Bldg: ECEE, 1111 Engineering Drive, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80309-0422

About This Event Please register to attend this outstanding seminar on oscillators and phase noise considerations in advanced radar systems, compliments of the IEEE-AESS/SPS Denver/High Plains Joint Chapter and our colleagues at the Association of Old Crows' Mile High Country Crows Chapter. We welcome all members and guests to join us for this exciting event! Host: Dr. Jason Fritz, Vice President of the AOC MHCC Chapter Co-Hosts: Dr. Prof. Zoya Popovic and Dr. Laila Marzall of the University of Colorado Boulder; Michael A. Powell, President of the AOC MHCC Chapter and Vice Chair of the IEEE AESS-SPS Joint Denver Chapter Co-sponsored by: Mile High Country Crows of the AOC Speaker(s): Jason Breitbarth, Agenda: - Agenda - 4:00 pm - Seminar Promptly Begins - 5:00 pm - Q&A Session - 5:15 pm - Network/Mixer - 6:00 pm - Event Concludes Room: 1B70 conference room, Bldg: CU Boulder Discovery Learning Center , Engineering Dr., Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444150

[] Recent advances in digital health technologies are enabling biomedical researchers to reframe health optimization and disease treatment in a patient-specific, personalized manner. This talk will focus on my group’s research in two areas of relevance to digital health: (1) cardiogenic vibration sensing and analytics; and (2) musculoskeletal sensing with joint acoustic emissions and bioimpedance. Our group has extensively studied the timings and characteristics of cardiogenic vibration signals such as the ballistocardiogram and seismocardiogram, and applied these signals for quantifying filling pressures and volume status in the context of heart failure (volume overload) and hemorrhage (volume depletion). We have also leveraged miniature contact microphones to measure the sounds emitted by joints, such as the knees, during movement, and have examined how these acoustic characteristics are altered by musculoskeletal injuries and disorders (e.g., arthritis). We envision that these technologies can all contribute to improving patient care with lower cost and better outcomes. Co-sponsored by: CH04099 - Southeastern Michigan Chapter, EMB Speaker(s): Omer Inan, Agenda: 1) 5:00-5:30pm – Come to view the beautiful Ritchie Engineering Center at DU and enjoy meeting other engineers, faculty and guests. Beverages and snacks will be catered. 2) 5:30-6:30pm - Presentation at DU, Room 510; (5 - 7pm for Room): Wearable sensing for health and performance. – in-person and on Webex. End the meeting with a short Q&A. 3) 6:30-7:00pm -- Adjourn meeting, clean-up and leave building. Room: 510, Bldg: Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science, University of Denver, 2155 E Wesley Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80208, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/435638

Abstract: Recent advances in digital health technologies are enabling biomedical researchers to reframe health optimization and disease treatment in a patient-specific, personalized manner. This talk will focus on my group’s research in two areas of relevance to digital health: (1) cardiogenic vibration sensing and analytics; and (2) musculoskeletal sensing with joint acoustic emissions and bioimpedance. Our group has extensively studied the timings and characteristics of cardiogenic vibration signals such as the ballistocardiogram and seismocardiogram, and applied these signals for quantifying filling pressures and volume status in the context of heart failure (volume overload) and hemorrhage (volume depletion). We envision that these technologies can all contribute to improving patient care with lower cost and better outcomes. Speaker(s): Dr. Omar Inan, Room: ECS 510, Bldg: University of Denver Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, 2155 E Wesley Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80208

November 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (MDT) AI, Robotics, and Computation Presentations: Multi-modal communication in Multi-task context Global Point Cloud Registration in Structured Scenes Navigating the Energy Frontier: Efficient Motion Planning for Mobile Robots Speaker(s): Yifei (Rena) Zhu, Abolfazl Babanazari, Tanmay Desai Agenda: November 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (MDT) Yifei (Rena) Zhu Colorado School of Mines PhD Student in Robotics Rena is a third-year PhD student in Robotics in the Mines Interactive Robotics Research Lab at the Colorado School of Mines. Rena is interested in exploring human-centered design paradigms within Mixed/Augmented Reality and Human-robot interaction (HRI), and understanding what role MR/AR technology can, and should, play in HRI through an interdisciplinary lens. Moreover, Rena is interested in technology ethics, AI ethics, and technology policy, and wants to explore how research efforts may impact society at large. Presentation: Understanding Multi-modal communication in Multi-task context Abstract: Multiple Resource Theory suggests that the mind has largely distinct types of cognitive resources associated with different sensory modalities, with subdivisions along a number of other dimensions. In this work we explore how the modality of communication used by task guidance systems meant to assist in multi-task contexts interacts with the modality of underlying tasks to determine overall cognitive load and task performance. Our results suggest that users can strategically avoid overload by selectively attending to dimensions of multi-modal communication. Abolfazl Babanazari Colorado School of Mines PhD in Computer Science Abolfazl is a graduate student currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines under supervision of Kaveh Fathian. Abolfazl has prior experience working in the medical field on stereo systems and developing AR systems for surgical navigation. Abolfazl's research interests include Linear Algebra, Graph Theory, and Optimization, particularly in their applications to Robotics and Autonomy, such as Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and perception. Abolfazl is currently focusing on robust data association techniques from both a theoretical and practical aspect. Presentation: Global Point Cloud Registration in Structured Scenes Abstract: Point cloud registration, especially without an initial transformation, is crucial for many tasks in robotics and computer vision. When the corresponding parts of two point clouds are unknown, the solution search space grows exponentially with the size of the point clouds. A widely used approach to address this issue involves leveraging local surface properties around given points and matching these to corresponding points across point clouds. While effective, this technique struggles in environments with repetitive patterns, such as man-made structures, urban areas, or indoor settings, where point-based matching methods can generate associations with an extremely high outlier ratio. In this presentation, we explore the potential of using primitive mathematical shapes and the possibility of integrating them into existing Global Point-Based Registration (GPBR) algorithms. By reducing the number of associations and outlier ratio, this technique can significantly improve the accuracy and robustness of point cloud registration. Tanmay Desai Colorado School of Mines PhD student in Robotics Tanmay is a second-year PhD student in Robotics advised by Dr. Iris Bahar at the Colorado School of Mines. Tanmay is interested in exploring better motion planning algorithms and how can we utilize hardware accelerators specifically Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to get power efficient and faster convergence to controls in stochastic environments. Presentation: Navigating the Energy Frontier: Efficient Motion Planning for Mobile Robots Abstract: Mobile robots often struggle with the computational demands of sampling-based motion planning algorithms. This research explores the potential of FPGAs as a more energy-efficient alternative to GPUs. By leveraging their parallel architecture and hardware-specific optimizations, FPGAs could significantly improve the performance-per-watt ratio of motion planning systems. Room: 222, Bldg: Marquez Hall, 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401

Publish or perish is often mentioned as a requirement for tenure, but the need to publish goes far beyond academia requirements. In this talk, I go through the definition of publishing and how broad the technical publishing world is from technical research journals to industry white papers. Topics include the difference between traditional publishing versus self-publishing, industry versus academia, and journals versus books. Finally, some general suggestions for technical writing are presented, such as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Speaker(s): Dr Lori Rebenitsch Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433533

Publish or perish is often mentioned as a requirement for tenure, but the need to publish goes far beyond academia requirements. In this talk, I go through the definition of publishing and how broad the technical publishing world is from technical research journals to industry white papers. Topics include the difference between traditional publishing versus self-publishing, industry versus academia, and journals versus books. Finally, some general suggestions for technical writing are presented, such as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Speaker(s): Dr Lori Rebenitsch Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433533

Publish or perish is often mentioned as a requirement for tenure, but the need to publish goes far beyond academia requirements. In this talk, I go through the definition of publishing and how broad the technical publishing world is from technical research journals to industry white papers. Topics include the difference between traditional publishing versus self-publishing, industry versus academia, and journals versus books. Finally, some general suggestions for technical writing are presented, such as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Speaker(s): Dr Lori Rebenitsch Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433533

We will be visiting Xcel Energy's Lacombe substation. The tour will be guided by Xcel Energy PE, David Baca. PPE, including flame-resistant shirt, hard hat and safety glasses will be provided on site. It is required to wear Denim jeans or other flame-resistant pants. 2011 19th St, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80202

Join us for a board game night at The Tabletop Tap on Friday, November 15th, 2024. Located in downtown Englewood, The Tabletop Tap is a beer taphouse and full bar featuring over 200 board games and video games. Address: (https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Tabletop+Tap/@39.6551821,-104.9873864,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe886dc808209b223!8m2!3d39.6551821!4d-104.9873864)building with the blue awning and the) Lord of the Rings art on the door. Parking information: Street parking all up and down Broadway, plus there’s a public parking lot a short walk away. 3422 South Broadway, Englewood, Colorado, United States, 80113

This event is to train current and future section/chapter officers on how to do the Secretary/Treasurer/Vice-Chair/Chair roles. We are planning to hold officer training purely virtually this year, but if enough interest is shown to meet in person we can change that. Chapters can use this event to get more back on their section rebate if they qualify! We will plan to record this meeting as well for those that cannot attend. Denver Section Officer Training Hosted by IEEE Denver Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m7c4ae090df299be98ab352d2709c54bf Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:30 AM | 3 hours | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2535 272 0846 Password: MGuRVyC37c8 Join by video system Dial 25352720846@ieeemeetings.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 253 527 20846 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434891