EXCOM Meeting for IEEE PES Seattle Officers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/452310

EXCOM Meeting for IEEE PES Seattle Officers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/452310

Please see the hybride Link below Topic: Responsible- AI Igniting Hope and Shaping the Future AI for earthquake relief Time: Apr 15, 2025 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84236720196?pwd=9LT0dhnMeKLYXryVBpYGIjewr2unJ3.1 Meeting ID: 842 3672 0196 Passcode: 344276 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kDoNOt84J Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the Innovation Renaissance of the 21st century. AI is revolutionizing the world, offering unprecedented opportunities to solve humanity's greatest challenges and redefine the boundaries of innovation. As we venture into this exciting era, the need for Responsible AI has never been greater. It is not just about creating smart systems; it is about building technologies that uphold fairness, protect privacy, champion inclusivity, and enrich society as a whole. Responsible AI inspires us to eliminate biases, empower communities, and bring sustainable progress to every corner of the globe. You—the visionaries of tomorrow, hold the key to ensuring that AI becomes a force for good, transforming dreams into reality without compromising human dignity or ethical standards. This journey calls for courage, creativity, and collaboration. In IEEE, we can jointly harness the power of interdisciplinary thinking and innovation to shape an AI-powered, transformative, compassionate, and impactful future. The future begins here, and you have the power to make it extraordinary. This presentation, scheduled from 5:30–6:15 PM, on April 15th, in Seattle University will be followed by "IEEE Seattle AI initiatives for Humanity – AI for Earthquake Relief: Exciting Progress", from 6:15–7:00 PM. Both talks will take place prior to the EXCOM meeting, which begins at 7:00 PM. The IEEE Seattle AI for Humanity Initiatives – AI for Fire Prevention and AI for Earthquake Relief: Exciting Progress was presented and well praised by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell and other Senator and Congressional staff members as historically important. Both speech are hybrid . The Link will be send to you before the event. Speaker(s): Sheree Wen, Agenda: April 15th 5: 30pm Food, Social 5:30 pm- 6:15pm Speech, Responsible AI—Igniting Hope and Shaping the Future 6:15 pm - 7pm, Speech, IEEE Seattle Initiative AI for Wild fire prevention, AI for Earthquake Exciting Progress 7:00- 8:45pm EXCOM meeting Room: 210, Bldg: Student Center , Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, , Seattle, Washington, United States, 98122

This is a hybride event , Please see the link Topic: Ai for earthquake Preparedness Time: Apr 15, 2025 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84236720196?pwd=9LT0dhnMeKLYXryVBpYGIjewr2unJ3.1 Meeting ID: 842 3672 0196 Passcode: 344276 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kDoNOt84J We invite you to come to share our exciting progress for AI for Earthquake Preparedness: Recognizing the potential danger of the Seattle Fault mega earthquake, we have devised an AI-optimized evacuation simulation process. It ensures optimal efficiency in safely evacuating communities, addressing real-time variables with precision. This presentation, will follow the talk on responsible AI from 6:15pm- 6:45 PM, on April 15th, in Seattle University will be followed by Both talks will take place prior to the EXCOM meeting, which begins at 7:00 PM. The IEEE Seattle AI for Humanity Initiatives – AI for Fire Prevention and AI for Earthquake Relief: Exciting Progress was presented and well praised by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell and other Senator and Congressional staff members as historically important. Both speech are hybrid . The Link will be send to you before the event. Co-sponsored by: Joint chapter CH6097 Speaker(s): Sheree Wen, , Agenda: April 15th 5: 30pm Food, Social 5:30 pm- 6:15pm Speech, Responsible AI—Igniting Hope and Shaping the Future 6:15 pm -6:45 pm, Speech, IEEE Seattle Initiative AI for Earthquake Exciting Progress 7:00- 8:45pm EXCOM meeting Room: 210, Bldg: Student Center , Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, , Seattle, Washington, United States, 98122

Due to the IEEE-USA Congressional visiting day (CVD) in Washington DC, we moved the EXCOM week after to Tuesday April 15th 2025. The EXCOM meeting April 15th 2025 7pm-8:30pm at Seattle University . The meeting will b e hybrid, The link will be provided before the meeting. Agenda: April 15th, 7pm-8:30pm 7PM-7:30pm Section business 7:30pm-8:30pm Chapter and Affinity Group Election. Room: 501, Bldg: bannan , 901 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-1090, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98122

6 pm Pacific Time (PT) Prompt Engineering: Making the most out of LLMs Synopsis: Speakers are the authors of https://www.manning.com/books/prompt-engineering-in-action. (There will be a raffle for five free books to be given away to the selected in-person attendees. All attendees will get a special discount code to purchase the book. Other than that, the speakers assure that the presentation will not discuss the book in any way or form.) LLMs are in every part of our lives. They play a vital role in increasing productivity, improving creativity, and bridging the technology gap between different industries. Hard-to-optimize problems have today become when to optimize because the technology is readily available. In this talk, we will look at different aspects of Prompt Engineering, including templates, techniques, and patterns that you can use while interacting with models. We will also walk through advanced techniques such as RAG and show how implementing these can solve some limitations and real-world problems that we face today. LLMs are transforming industries by enhancing productivity, fostering creativity, and bridging technological gaps. As AI capabilities expand, the challenge is no longer whether problems can be optimized but how to optimize effectively. This talk explores the principles of Prompt Engineering, covering key templates, techniques, and patterns to enhance model interactions. We will dive into advanced strategies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and show their real-world applications in overcoming LLM limitations. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to harness the full potential of LLMs in their workflows. --------------------------------------------------------------- 7 pm (PT) Hands-on Workshop: Building Advanced AI Applications and Agents This workshop offers a comprehensive and hands-on experience in building advanced AI applications and AI agents. We will use the state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision Language Models(VLMs) to explain the process. Participants will explore practical techniques to leverage these powerful models for tasks such as Natural Language Understanding (NLU), Natural Language Processing (NLP), decision-making, text/image generation, and task automation. This workshop enables attendees to understand the essential topics, including open-source package requirements in Python, model selection, fine-tuning, and integrating external data sources. The session covers the design and implementation of AI agents by utilizing open-source models like Llama for tuning parameters and deploying real-world AI solutions. Emphasis will be placed on architecture design, training optimization, scalability, efficiency, and ethical considerations. The workshop will adapt its use case and model selection (e.g., language agent vs. vision agent) based on the audience's background to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the session. By the end of the session, participants will have the foundational knowledge and skills to effectively create and deploy full-stack AI applications and agents tailored to their fields of interest. Notes: - $3 registration is mainly to prevent food wastage because of casual registrations and no-shows. - We are unable to accommodate food preferences. Attendees with dietary restrictions can bring their own food. - Virtual attendees NEED NOT pay the $3 or register here. They can directly register on Zoom (account required) or watch directly on the YouTube Channel at 6 pm (California time) - Virtual attendees require a Zoom account (free to obtain). This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the event. - By registering for this event, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss, damage, injury, or any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public viewing. Speaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala, Shivendra Srivastava , Naresh Vurukonda , Dr. Mehdi Bahrami Agenda: All times are in California Timezone (PT) 5:30 pm - 6 pm networking and pizza (for in-person attendees) 6 pm - 7 pm Prompt Engineering 7 pm - 8 pm A Hands-On Workshop: Building Advanced AI Applications and Agents 8 pm - 8:30 pm Networking and photos Room: A1 All Hands 1, Bldg: A, ServiceNow, 2225 Lawson Lane, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95054, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476534

Please join us for the UW IEEE Spring Conference, organized by the student branches from the University of Washington's Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses. Our goal is to build a strong, supportive, and united community of students, young professionals, and experienced industry professionals. Description: UW IEEE Spring Conference Date: April 18th Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM Location: HUB 334, UW Seattle This non-technical, casual event offers a fantastic opportunity to network with peers and industry experts. While networking, enjoy fun game activities, delicious food, and refreshing drinks throughout the event. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and have fun! Registration for this event is open from now until April 14th, 2025, so sign up now to reserve your spot! Co-sponsored by: Sheree Wen, Hammett Kylie Agenda: Time April 18th 2-4pm Room: 334, Bldg: HUB, 1410 NE Campus Parkway, , Seattle, Washington, United States, 9o8195

Please Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop on creating your very own AI Agent! AI Agents are like digital assistants that can perform tasks, make decisions, and interact with their environment autonomously. In this workshop, we'll explore their significance and understand why they are becoming increasingly vital in today's technological landscape. The highlight of the event? You'll gain hands-on experience building an AI Agent using simple, beginner-friendly tools. Whether you're a coding novice or a tech enthusiast, this workshop will provide you with the foundation to start creating your own AI solutions. Be part of the next wave of AI innovation! Registration Fees: Non-IEEE members, please register as guests. Additional Option: If you choose to obtain an IEEE professional certificate, you may complete a short quiz and pay an additional $5 certification fee. Hybrid Event: The meeting will be held in a hybrid format. You will receive the meeting link the day before the event. Co-sponsored by: John Vertner Speaker(s): Abhishek Agrawal, Praveen Gupta Sanka, Agenda: April 19th 1:00pm - 2:00PM, workshop 2:00pm - 2: 15PM Break 2:15pm - 3: 15 PM workshop 3:20 pm - 4:00 PM option - a small simple quez- if you chose to get an IEEE Professional certificate. Room: 102, Bldg: UW1, 17927 113th Ave NE, Bothell, Washington, United States, 98011

Pizza Sponsor: Cornucopia Technical Sales Facility Sponsor: Monolithic Power Systems Steven Louis PhD Speaker(s): Steven Louis PhD Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room, Bldg: MPS, 19499 Victor Pkwy, Livonia, Michigan, United States, 48152, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479634

Open-source tools for energy system modeling have gained significant attention to support transparent policy and technical decision-making. However, many of these tools lack fine-grained data or a sufficiently broad regional scope, limiting effective collaboration, adoption, and long-term support. In response, the PyPSA meets Earth initiative was established to bridge these gaps by promoting open, independent research, knowledge sharing, and transparent planning in energy modeling. PyPSA meets Earth maintains tools such as PyPSA-Earth and PyPSA-Distribution, which facilitate sector-coupled energy modeling for any region worldwide. This talk will introduce the initiative’s vision, showcase current tools and applications, and outline opportunities for interested individuals and organizations to join and contribute. Speaker: Davide Fioriti is Assistant Professor at the University of Pisa and co-director of the PyPSAmeetsEarth initiative. He received the Ph.D. in Pisa in 2019 with a thesis on planning and operation methods for rural electrification by mini-grids, in which he developed his skills in mathematical optimization and microgrids. Thereafter, he expanded his interests into multi-energy systems. In 2021, he joined the PyPSAmeetsEarth initiative, initially focusing on Africa, where is has been an active contributor and facilitator of the various workstreams. He has collaborated with several private and public companies (4+) and public entities (10+) in several funded projects. In 2018 he was visiting scholar at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480958

Please Pay for the event ( if you have not paid but attended on April 19th), or the professional Certificate ($5, If you desire) . Or Request a refund ( if you did not attend on April 19th)- from now to April 25th. Please Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop on creating your very own AI Agent! AI Agents are like digital assistants that can perform tasks, make decisions, and interact with their environment autonomously. In this workshop, we'll explore their significance and understand why they are becoming increasingly vital in today's technological landscape. The highlight of the event? You'll gain hands-on experience building an AI Agent using simple, beginner-friendly tools. Whether you're a coding novice or a tech enthusiast, this workshop will provide you with the foundation to start creating your own AI solutions. Be part of the next wave of AI innovation! Registration Fees: Non-IEEE members, please register as guests. Additional Option: If you choose to obtain an IEEE professional certificate, you may complete a short quiz and pay an additional $5 certification fee. Speaker(s): Abhishek Agrawal, Praveen Gupta Sanka, Agenda: April 19th 1:00pm - 2:00PM, workshop 2:00pm - 2: 15PM Break 2:15pm - 3: 15 PM workshop 3:20 pm - 4:00 PM option - a small simple quez- if you chose to get an IEEE Professional certificate. Room: 102, Bldg: UW1, 17927 113th Ave NE, Bothell, Washington, United States, 98011

Panel Discussion Speakers: Shaolei Ren is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Riverside. His research broadly focuses on AI, energy, and public health. His work has generated broader societal impacts, shaping AI policies adopted by international organizations such as the United Nations, UNESCO, and WHO. Additionally, his research has driven industry innovations, including the development of the first real- time water footprint reporting tool for computing. He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2015) and several paper awards, including at ACM e-Energy (2024, 2016) and IEEE ICC (2016). He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles. --------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Sharon Hsiao is Assistant Professor & David Packard endowed junior fellow in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Santa Clara University. Prior to SCU, Dr. Hsiao was an assistant professor at Arizona State University and Columbia University, where she established several research projects and taught graduate & undergraduate level courses. Dr. Hsiao’s research focuses on educational technologies, computational modeling, visual analytics, and adaptive technology for personalized learning. Her research methodology involves AI and HCI approaches, applied data science and machine learning techniques in researching effective technology to help people learn. Dr. Hsiao actively involves in several international research communities, including Educational Data Mining (EDM), Learning Analytics & Knowledge (LAK), Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), and European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning (EC-TEL). She serves as the Program Chair of 14th International Conference on Educational Data Mining, Organizing Chair of the 9th of International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge, and several other leadership and editing positions. https://webpages.scu.edu/ftp/ihsiao/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Irina Raicu directs the Internet Ethics program at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. She is a certified information privacy professional, and her work addresses a wide variety of topics—from online privacy to social media’s impact on society, from the digital divide to the ethics of encryption, and the many ethical issues associated with artificial intelligence. Raicu was a member of the Partnership on AI's first working group on Fair, Transparent, and Accountable AI, and she served as a member of the initial cohort of the city of San Jose’s privacy advisory task force. Together with other center staff, Raicu has worked with multiple companies in the process of developing their responsible tech/responsible AI policies and processes. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Atlantic, U.S.A. Today, Forbes, MarketWatch, Slate, the San Francisco Chronicle, and she is the primary contributor to the blog Internet Ethics: Views from Silicon Valley. (https://www.scu.edu/ethics/about-the-center/people/irina-raicu/(https://www.scu.edu/ethics/about-the-center/people/irina-raicu/)) US Local Chapter Moderator: Yuhong Liu, Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Santa Clara University. Her research interests include responsible AI, trustworthy computing and cyber security of emerging applications, such as online social media, Internet-of-things and Blockchain. She has published over 100 papers on prestigious journals and peer reviewed conferences. She is currently serving as an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology (TCSVT), IEEE Transactions on Service Computing (TSC), Multimedia Tools and Applications (MTAP), APSIPA Transactions on Signal and Information Processing (TSIP), and a Youth EBM Editor of the Blockchain: Research and Applications Journal. She serves as an IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitor (2022-2024), and an APSIPA Distinguished Lecturer (2021- 2022). She is the recipient of the 2019 Researcher of the Year Award at School of Engineering, Santa Clara University, the 2013 University of Rhode Island Graduate School Excellence in Doctoral Research Award, and the Best Paper award of the IEEE International Conference on Social Computing 2010 (acceptance rate 13%). (https://www.scu.edu/engineering/faculty/liu-yuhong/(https://www.scu.edu/engineering/faculty/liu-yuhong/)) Co-sponsored by: Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association (APSIPA) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482441