Announcements

• Happy Halloween!

  From the IEEE Canada Newsletter Team, we wish you a spooktacular Halloween! May your circuits be trick-free and your treats be extra sweet.
  
  

• Why Standards Matter: How IEEE Standards Drive Industry Advancement and Foster Entrepreneurial Success

  Join us at the IEEE CSCN 2024 Workshop on Standards, where industry leaders will explore the pivotal role of standards in driving global communications and networking innovation. This event, held on November 25th in Belgrade, Serbia, offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts and gain insights into the latest advancements and future trends. Don’t miss out on this chance to be at the forefront of technological progress and standardization! Some topics include "Introduction to standards and Standardisation procedures", "Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technologies and standardisation" and more.

  The event details are as follows:

  • Date: 25th November 2024
  • Location: Belgrade, Serbia
  • Details: Workshop on standards training (Hybrid with Free registration)
  • Host: IEEE Region 7 and 8 Standards committees
  • Organizers/Speakers: (R7) Glenn Parsons (R8) Mona Ghassemian, Tuncer Baykas, Albena Mihovska, David Law
  • Registration Deadline: 21st October 2024 for in-person & remote participation
  • Link: https://cscn2024.ieee-cscn.org/workshop/standards
  • Registration Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/434033

• EIC Fellow Nominations

  IEEE Canada members are invited to nominate deserving members for consideration to become an Engineering Institute of Canada Fellow or for an award. Deadline is Nov. 15, 2024. The process and application site is here.

Success Stories of Sections, Groups, and IEEE Volunteers

IEEE Canada Computer Society Distinguished Speaker

IEEE Canada Computer Society organized a series of distinguished speaker sessions by Dr. Yuhong Liu in five cities of Western Canada. On October 7, Southern Alberta Section had the privilege of hosting Dr. Yuhong Liu from Santa Clara University, for a fascinating talk on "Trust and Privacy Vulnerabilities in Online Social Networks." Dr. Liu's insightful presentation delved into the intricacies of privacy concerns and trust issues that have emerged in today's digital social platforms, offering a deep understanding of both the challenges and potential solutions. The event was well-received by attendees and highlighted the critical need for addressing these vulnerabilities in the online landscape. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Liu for visiting Calgary and sharing her expertise.

The talk was hosted at Mount Royal University in hybrid format, open to all IEEE Canada Members, with faculty members, industry professionals, and students joining in-person and online. The talk started by the opening notes of Dr. Khosro Salmani, privacy researcher at Mount Royal University, who helped us in organizing this event.

Special thanks to IEEE Canada West Area Coordinator, Southern Alberta Section and Computer Chapter of Southern Alberta Section chaired by Dr. Yasaman Amannejad for facilitating this enriching event

IEEE Member Benefit for October 2024

Member Discount for Proceedings of the IEEE Special Issues

The IEEE member discount code for purchasing single issues of Proceedings of the IEEE in print is JPROC2019.

Please redeem at the IEEE Pub Store.

Discounted price for a single copy is US$56 for IEEE members. Electronic copies can be purchased on IEEE Xplore.

IEEE members can also sign up for an annual subscription to Proceedings of the IEEE at the following discounted rates:

Subscription Prices (USD):

• Print: $59
• Electronic: $52 (Student Member: $44)
• Print + Electronic: $71

Visit Memberships and Subscriptions Catalog to subscribe.

For more information, please visit this link.

IEEE Canadian Foundation

• Giving at Dues Renewal

  Your gifts at IEEE dues renewal pass fully to the IEEE Canadian Foundation, in support of our programs in Canada, with Canadian charitable tax receipt to follow early in the new year. Every gift has impact. This year, the Foundation celebrates thirty years of charitable support to IEEE fields of interest in Canada. Thanks to all who make a difference.

  When renewing membership or confirming your Life Member status, look for the Payment/Donations tab, click view donation options, select IEEE Canadian Foundation.

• Opportunities for Students

  Learn more: https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/applications.php
  • IEEE Canadian Foundation Special Grants
  • McNaughton Learning Resource Centre Grants (new, upgrade, rejuvenate)
  • IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarships (extended offering)
  • Alberta Power Quality Scholarship (extended offering)