To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement Connecting Disciplines Across Biological Scales How can ideas from different disciplines come together to address challenges across biological scales? Join us for "Connecting Disciplines Across Biological Scales", a special IEEE Women in Engineering session held as part of ACM NanoCom 2026. The session is organized in collaboration with the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group and co-sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Toronto Chapter. The session brings together three invited speakers whose research spans biotechnology, biological systems, and related interdisciplinary fields: Dr. Lourdes Peña-Castillo, Memorial University of Newfoundland Dr. Kathrin Castiglione, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany Dr. Cansu Canbek, Yeditepe University, Türkiye Through a series of invited talks, the speakers will share their research perspectives and explore how collaboration across disciplines can support advances in biotechnology. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A, providing an opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with researchers working across different biological scales. Students, researchers, academics, and professionals from all disciplines are welcome. Date and Time Date: 23 Sep 2026Time: 01:00 PM NDT to 02:00 PM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Building: Core Science Facility (CSF) Room Number: CSF-1302 Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Section Affinity Group, WIE Toronto Section Chapter, COM19/BT02 Contact Event Hosts

Registration is now open for the 34th Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC 2026). Join researchers, students, and industry professionals from across Newfoundland and Labrador for technical presentations, poster sessions, and networking opportunities. Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026Venue: Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference CentreAddress: 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s, NL A1B 2N2 Registration Dates Early Bird Registration (online):September 18 - October 26, 2026 Regular Registration (online):October 27 - November 3, 2026 Registration at the venue:November 12, 2026 Please register for NECEC 2026 here. Additional registration instructions and conference information are available on the NECEC 2026 website. We look forward to welcoming you to NECEC 2026.

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement Connecting Disciplines Across Biological Scales How can ideas from different disciplines come together to address challenges across biological scales? Join us for "Connecting Disciplines Across Biological Scales", a special IEEE Women in Engineering session held as part of ACM NanoCom 2026. The session is organized in collaboration with the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group and co-sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Toronto Chapter. The session brings together three invited speakers whose research spans biotechnology, biological systems, and related interdisciplinary fields: Dr. Lourdes Peña-Castillo, Memorial University of Newfoundland Dr. Kathrin Castiglione, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany Dr. Cansu Canbek, Yeditepe University, Türkiye Through a series of invited talks, the speakers will share their research perspectives and explore how collaboration across disciplines can support advances in biotechnology. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A, providing an opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with researchers working across different biological scales. Students, researchers, academics, and professionals from all disciplines are welcome. Date and Time Date: 23 Sep 2026Time: 01:00 PM NDT to 02:00 PM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Building: Core Science Facility (CSF) Room Number: CSF-1302 Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Section Affinity Group, WIE Toronto Section Chapter, COM19/BT02 Contact Event Hosts

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement IEEE OES Oceanography and Meteorology TC Webinar 2026 Speaker: Dr. Hugh Roarty Title：The Climatology of New Jersey Coastal Currents Abstract: Oceanographic High Frequency radars (HFR) have been mapping currents along the New Jersey coast since 1998 when two stations were installed at Brant Beach and Brigantine as part of the Rutgers University Long Term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO-15). Twenty-eight years later, that seminal duo has grown into the 41-site Mid Atlantic HFR network providing continuous current maps along more than 1,000 km of coastline from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras. The expansive gridded current velocities serve a variety of stakeholders including federal agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard for search and rescue, NOAA for oil spill response, Homeland Security for vessel detection and ocean scientists developing both short-term forecasting applications as well as longer term, multi-decadal changes in coastal circulation. Long-term archives are now available with calculated decadal mean, annual and seasonally averaged surface currents. This presentation provides a history of the network to date and a glimpse towards the future. Short Bio: Hugh J. Roarty is a Research Project Manager at Rutgers University’s Center for Ocean Observing Leadership, with more than two decades of experience advancing coastal and ocean observing systems from research concepts to sustained operational capabilities. Trained as an ocean engineer, he has played a central role in the design, deployment, and operation of high-frequency (HF) radar networks, autonomous platforms, and in situ sensors supporting coastal oceanography, maritime safety, and national observing infrastructure. His work bridges engineering, applied science, and operations, with a sustained focus on translating observational data into actionable products for stakeholders including NOAA, the U.S. Coast Guard, and DARPA. Over the course of his career, Dr. Roarty has won nearly $10M in research funding, authored or co-authored close to 100 peer-reviewed publications, and delivered more than 200 technical presentations. He is widely recognized for his leadership in HF radar science, including vessel detection, wave and current measurement, quality assurance/quality control, bistatic radar systems, and network resilience—work that has directly informed search and rescue operations, offshore wind planning, and coastal hazard response. In addition to his research contributions, he has held faculty appointments at Princeton, mentored students and early-career scientists, and helped shape best practices and standards for regional, national, and global ocean observing networks. Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm NST, 28 September, 2026 Webinar Link: https://mun.webex.com/meet/weimin Date and Time Date: 28 Sep 2026Time: 02:30 PM NDT to 03:30 PM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location This event has virtual attendance info. Please visit the event page to attend virtually. Hosts OE-Technology Committees Contact Event Host Speakers Hugh Roarty   Topic: The Climatology of New Jersey Coastal Currents

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement Autonomous Robotics: From Perception to Racing The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter, in collaboration with ISL RoboRacer, invites you to “Autonomous Robotics: From Perception to Racing”, an evening of a live racing car demonstration, networking and opportunities to get involved with IEEE RAS and ISL RoboRacer. The event will feature a technical talk by Dr. Oscar De Silva, Chair of the IEEE RAS Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter, followed by a live demonstration of the ISL RoboRacer autonomous racing platform and the team’s recruitment and orientation session. ISL RoboRacer is Memorial University’s student autonomous racing team based in the Intelligent Systems Lab. The team is developing a 1/10-scale autonomous race car capable of perceiving the track, making driving decisions, and racing without a human driver, with the goal of competing in RoboRacer competitions in 2027. Whether you are interested in robotics, autonomous systems, software, electronics, mechanical design, controls, media, sponsorship, or simply want to see an autonomous race car in action, this is an opportunity to meet the team, see the platform up close, and learn how you can get involved. Open to all MUN students. No prior robotics experience is required. Light refreshments will be provided. 📲 Interested in joining us? Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and join ISL RoboRacer.   Date and Time Date: 16 Sep 2026Time: 05:00 PM NDT to 06:15 PM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Room Number: Faculty Lounge (EN4000) Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Section Chapter,RA24 Newfoundland-Labrador Section Contact Event Hosts Registration Link to External Registration Speakers Dr. Oscar De Silva, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE.  Dr. Oscar De Silva, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE, is an Associate Professor in the Department ofMechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.His research focuses on resilient sensing and navigation for autonomous aerial and maritimesystems, combining model-based and data-driven approaches with field experimentation. At Memorial, he leads an NSERC-funded research program in autonomous navigation andcollaborates with the American Bureau of Shipping on multi-sensor sea-ice sensing andnavigation for Arctic vessel operations, and with the National Research Council Canada FlightResearch Laboratory on multi-sensor navigation and perception aboard the NRC Bell 412research aircraft. His professional service includes membership on the NSERC Discovery Grants EvaluationGroup, serving as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Automation Science andEngineering, and leadership within IEEE, including as former Chair of the IEEE Newfoundlandand Labrador Section and Founding Chair of its Robotics and Automation Society Chapter. His work bridges academia, government, and industry to translate advances in autonomousnavigation into real-world operations in challenging environments. Topic: Autonomous Robotics: From Perception to Racing

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement Autonomous Robotics: From Perception to Racing The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter, in collaboration with ISL RoboRacer, invites you to “Autonomous Robotics: From Perception to Racing”, an evening of a live racing car demonstration, networking and opportunities to get involved with IEEE RAS and ISL RoboRacer. The event will feature a technical talk by Dr. Oscar De Silva, Chair of the IEEE RAS Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter, followed by a live demonstration of the ISL RoboRacer autonomous racing platform and the team’s recruitment and orientation session. ISL RoboRacer is Memorial University’s student autonomous racing team based in the Intelligent Systems Lab. The team is developing a 1/10-scale autonomous race car capable of perceiving the track, making driving decisions, and racing without a human driver, with the goal of competing in RoboRacer competitions in 2027. Whether you are interested in robotics, autonomous systems, software, electronics, mechanical design, controls, media, sponsorship, or simply want to see an autonomous race car in action, this is an opportunity to meet the team, see the platform up close, and learn how you can get involved. Open to all MUN students. No prior robotics experience is required. Light refreshments will be provided. 📲 Interested in joining us? Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and join ISL RoboRacer.   Date and Time Date: 16 Sep 2026Time: 05:00 PM NDT to 06:15 PM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Room Number: Faculty Lounge (EN4000) Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Section Chapter,RA24 Newfoundland-Labrador Section Contact Event Hosts Registration Link to External Registration Speakers Dr. Oscar De Silva, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE.  Dr. Oscar De Silva, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE, is an Associate Professor in the Department ofMechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.His research focuses on resilient sensing and navigation for autonomous aerial and maritimesystems, combining model-based and data-driven approaches with field experimentation. At Memorial, he leads an NSERC-funded research program in autonomous navigation andcollaborates with the American Bureau of Shipping on multi-sensor sea-ice sensing andnavigation for Arctic vessel operations, and with the National Research Council Canada FlightResearch Laboratory on multi-sensor navigation and perception aboard the NRC Bell 412research aircraft. His professional service includes membership on the NSERC Discovery Grants EvaluationGroup, serving as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Automation Science andEngineering, and leadership within IEEE, including as former Chair of the IEEE Newfoundlandand Labrador Section and Founding Chair of its Robotics and Automation Society Chapter. His work bridges academia, government, and industry to translate advances in autonomousnavigation into real-world operations in challenging environments. Topic: Autonomous Robotics: From Perception to Racing

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement IEEE NL OES-GRSS-APS invited APS YP Talk Speaker: Dr. Kamil Yavuz Kapusuz Title：From Chip to System: A Holistic Approach to 2D Scalable Low-Loss D-Band Active Phased Array Realization Abstract: The relentless demand for multi-gigabit wireless communication and high-resolution sensing drives rapid innovation in D-band (110–170 GHz) systems. However, realizing efficient and scalable active phased arrays at these frequencies remains challenging due to high cost, interconnect losses, packaging parasitics, and heterogeneous integration constraints. This talk presents a holistic, system-level approach to low-loss D-band phased array integration that unifies circuit, antenna, and packaging co-design. Leveraging both silicon-based (CMOS, SiGe) and III–V integrated circuits, the approach emphasizes optimized beamformer and power amplifier architectures combined with low-cost 2D scalable, wide-angle scanning wideband antenna arrays implemented using low-cost PCB processes. Through electromagnetic co-optimization and advanced interconnect engineering, the framework achieves significant reduction in loss and improvement in overall system efficiency. Measured D-band results from prototype modules demonstrate wide-angle beam steering and data transmission rates up to 100 Gb/s. These results confirm the feasibility of steerable, high-capacity arrays suitable for both communication and sensing platforms. Short Bio: Kamil Yavuz Kapusuz (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey, in 2013, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Electromagnetics Group, Department of Information Technology, Ghent University, Belgium in 2021. From 2014 to 2016, he worked as a Senior Antenna Engineer at Remote Sensing Technologies, Turkey. Between 2021 and 2022, he was a Visiting Scientist at the CNRS, IETR Laboratory, France. Since 2022, he has been a Senior Researcher in Electromagnetics at IMEC and Ghent University. His research includes on the analysis and design of quasi-optical systems, leaky-wave antennas, near-field focusing techniques, in/on-body communication systems, active/reconfigurable/unconventional millimeter-wave and sub-terahertz phased arrays, and electromagnetic modeling and optimization of 2.5D and 3D RF packaging architectures. Dr. Kapusuz received the URSI Young Scientist Award at the 2021 URSI General Assembly. Time: 2pm-3pm NST, 1 December, 2026 Webinar Link: https://mun.webex.com/meet/weimin Date and Time Date: 01 Dec 2026Time: 02:00 PM NST to 03:00 PM NST Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location This event has virtual attendance info. Please visit the event page to attend virtually. Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Sect Jt.Chap,OE22/GRS29/AP03 Contact Event Host Co-sponsored by IEEE AP-S YP Ambassador program Speakers Kamil Yavuz Kapusuz   Topic: From Chip to System: A Holistic Approach to 2D Scalable Low-Loss D-Band Active Phased Array Realization

The 34th Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference, NECEC 2026, will be held in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on November 12, 2026. NECEC 2026 welcomes researchers, engineers, students, industry professionals, startups, applied research groups, and technical teams to submit and present their work. The conference provides a local platform for academic research, industry innovation, applied engineering solutions, networking, and collaboration across Newfoundland and Labrador’s engineering and technology community. Submission types include academic papers for oral presentation, industry papers for oral presentation, industry oral presentations without full paper submission, and poster presentations. Topics include artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, deep learning, generative models, software and computing, signal and image processing, biomedical engineering, circuits and systems, green communication systems and networks, control, instrumentation and robotics, ocean engineering, power and alternative energy, privacy and security, remote sensing and earth observations, space engineering, and other ECE-related topics. Important Dates Abstract submission deadline: September 18, 2026Notification of acceptance: October 14, 2026Final paper submission deadline: October 26, 2026Early-bird registration deadline: October 26, 2026Online registration closes: November 3, 2026Conference date: November 12, 2026 Registration Dates Early-bird registration online: September 18 – October 26, 2026Regular registration online: October 27 – November 3, 2026Regular registration at the venue: November 12, 2026 Submission portal: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/NECEC2026Conference website: https://necec.ieeenl.ca/ IEEE NL members, researchers, students, and industry professionals are encouraged to submit their work and participate in NECEC 2026. Best regards,Premisha PremananthanPublicity Chair, NECEC 2026

IEEE Newfoundland-Labrador Computer, Communication, and Circuits & Systems Joint Societies Chapter and IEEE Kingston Communications Society Chapter cordially invite you to a hybrid technical presentation entitled “CMC Microsystems and the National Design Network in Canada” by Mr. Gordon Harling, CEO of CMC Microsystems, Kingston, Canada.   When: Aug. 13, 2026 at 3:00-4:30pm (Thursday)   Where: CSF-5115, Core Science Faculty Building, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada, or virtually at https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=m2e14dce6a8f7b5137aeb7a4e67041cd7   Seminar Title: CMC Microsystems and the National Design Network in Canada       Seminar Abstract: • Canadian Microelectronics Corporation (CMC) • The National Design Network in Canada • Packaging, microelectronics, photonics, quantum, embedded software, MEMS, microfluidics tools, technologies, and collaboration opportunities available for your research projects in Canada • Questions & Answers       Biography of the Speaker: Gordon Harling received a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science from the University of Toronto and a Maitrise en Ingenierie Physique from the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. He has worked in Research and Development at large companies such as Mitel, NovAtel, and DALSA. He has been a founder and CEO of several start-up companies including Goal Semiconductor, Elliptic Technologies, and Innotime Technologies. He was Director of Economic Development for ICT and Micro-Nanotechnologioes for Sherbrooke Innopole from 2010 to 2015 and is now the CEO of CMC Microsystems, a not-for-profit which provides software and services to 67 colleges and universities across Canada.

📢 Call for Papers: NECEC 2026 is now accepting submissions! We invite researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to contribute original work.📅 Abstract Deadline: September 18, 2026🔗 CFP: https://necec.ieeenl.ca/assets/pdf/CFP_NECEC2026.pdf📝 Submit here: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/NECEC2026Please RT and share widely! The 34th Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC 2026) is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at the Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.  Conference Details Date: November 12, 2026 Location: Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre, St. John's, NL Presenters: IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section in cooperation with Memorial University of Newfoundland Focus: Technical concepts, innovations, and implementations in electrical, electronic, and computer engineering, as well as information technologies Important Deadlines Abstract Submission: September 18, 2026 Notification of Acceptance: October 14, 2026 Final Paper Submission: October 26, 2026

📢 Call for Papers: NECEC 2026 is now accepting submissions! We invite researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to contribute original work.📅 Abstract Deadline: September 18, 2026🔗 CFP: https://necec.ieeenl.ca/assets/pdf/CFP_NECEC2026.pdf📝 Submit here: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/NECEC2026Please RT and share widely! The 34th Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC 2026) is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at the Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.  Conference Details Date: November 12, 2026 Location: Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre, St. John's, NL Presenters: IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section in cooperation with Memorial University of Newfoundland Focus: Technical concepts, innovations, and implementations in electrical, electronic, and computer engineering, as well as information technologies Important Deadlines Abstract Submission: September 18, 2026 Notification of Acceptance: October 14, 2026 Final Paper Submission: October 26, 2026

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement IEEE NL WIE Graduate Lunch Hour Take a break from your academic routine and join the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Women in Engineering (WIE) for a relaxed lunch hour with fellow graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The session will feature Dr. Kusal Tennakoon (Member, IEEE), who will present a brief talk titled “Beyond the Degree: What Graduate School Actually Prepares You For.” He will share insights into how the skills, discipline, and problem-solving mindset developed during graduate studies have supported his career in industry. The lunch hour will also provide an opportunity to connect with other graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through conversations, interactive activities, and games. All graduate students, regardless of discipline or stage of study, and postdoctoral researchers are welcome. Speaker Biography Dr. Kusal Tennakoon (Member, IEEE) Engineer, TechnologyHarsh Environment Research and Digital Research Center (HET&DRC)ABS Canada, Inc. Dr. Tennakoon is an Engineer, Technology at the ABS Harsh Environment Technology and Digital Research Center (HET&DRC) in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he contributes to developing autonomous and intelligent systems for the safe operation of maritime vessels in harsh environments. Dr. Tennakoon received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2016, and his M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering specializing in robotics from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2020. In 2026, he completed his PhD at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where his research concentrated on vision-based localization, landmark detection, and GPS-denied navigation of robotic platforms. Event Details Date: July 28, 2026Time: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.Location: EN 4000, Memorial University of NewfoundlandGuest Speaker: Dr. Kusal Tennakoon, Engineer, Technology Harsh Environment Research and Digital Research Center (HET&DRC), ABS Canada, Inc.   Date and Time Date: 28 Jul 2026Time: 12:00 PM NDT to 01:00 PM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Room Number: Faculty Lounge (EN4000) Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Section Affinity Group, WIE Newfoundland-Labrador Section Contact Event Hosts    

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement IEEE NL WIE Graduate Lunch Hour Take a break from your academic routine and join the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Women in Engineering (WIE) for a relaxed lunch hour with fellow graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The session will feature Dr. Kusal Tennakoon (Member, IEEE), who will present a brief talk titled “Beyond the Degree: What Graduate School Actually Prepares You For.” He will share insights into how the skills, discipline, and problem-solving mindset developed during graduate studies have supported his career in industry. The lunch hour will also provide an opportunity to connect with other graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through conversations, interactive activities, and games. All graduate students, regardless of discipline or stage of study, and postdoctoral researchers are welcome. Speaker Biography Dr. Kusal Tennakoon (Member, IEEE) Engineer, TechnologyHarsh Environment Research and Digital Research Center (HET&DRC)ABS Canada, Inc. Dr. Tennakoon is an Engineer, Technology at the ABS Harsh Environment Technology and Digital Research Center (HET&DRC) in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he contributes to developing autonomous and intelligent systems for the safe operation of maritime vessels in harsh environments. Dr. Tennakoon received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2016, and his M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering specializing in robotics from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2020. In 2026, he completed his PhD at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where his research concentrated on vision-based localization, landmark detection, and GPS-denied navigation of robotic platforms. Event Details Date: July 28, 2026Time: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.Location: EN 4000, Memorial University of NewfoundlandGuest Speaker: Dr. Kusal Tennakoon, Engineer, Technology Harsh Environment Research and Digital Research Center (HET&DRC), ABS Canada, Inc.   Date and Time Date: 28 Jul 2026Time: 12:00 PM NDT to 01:00 PM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Room Number: Faculty Lounge (EN4000) Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Section Affinity Group, WIE Newfoundland-Labrador Section Contact Event Hosts