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UPCOMING
EVENTS
Fuzzy Logic Theory and Applications Tutorial
Everyone is welcome to attend the following IEEE North Saskatchewan
Section (NSS) event on January 9, 2010, but please register in advance.
Tutorial Topics:
1. Introduction to Intelligent Systems
2. Certainty and Precision
3. Uncertainty and Imprecision in Perception and Cognition
4. Human Perception and Cognition
5. Fuzzy Logic for Uncertainty Management
6. Fuzzy Sets
7. Fuzzy Membership Functions
8. Linguistic Variables, Linguistic Qualifiers, and Fuzzy Rules
9. Fuzzy Database Queries
10. Computational Theory of Perceptions
11. Computing with Words
12. Fuzzy Clustering
13. Fuzzy Rule Induction
14. Fuzzy Math
15. Fuzzy Systems
16. Type Two Fuzzy Logic
17. Development of a Fuzzy Knowledge-Based System
18. Fuzzy Control Systems
19. Fuzzy Logic Applications
Intended Audience:
This tutorial is for anybody who wishes to learn the theory and
applications of fuzzy logic, and will be extremely useful for many
people involved in research and development including engineers
(electrical, computer, mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace,
agricultural, biomedical, environmental, geological, industrial,
mechatronics), computer scientists, mathematicians, social scientists
(economics, management, political science, psychology), natural
scientists (biology, chemistry, earth science, physics), business
analysts, public policy analysts, jurists, medical
researchers, etc. This tutorial will be presented such that anybody with
knowledge of basic university math and computer programming can
understand it. In 3.5 hours, it will give researchers and developers
with no knowledge of fuzzy logic enough information to apply fuzzy logic
to their applications.
Tutorial Objectives:
This tutorial will provide a clear and rapid description of key aspects
of fuzzy logic including uncertainty, fuzzy sets, linguistic variables,
fuzzy rules, fuzzy database queries, computational theory of
perceptions, computing with words, fuzzy clustering, fuzzy rule
induction, fuzzy math,
fuzzy systems, type two fuzzy logic, fuzzy knowledge-based systems, and
fuzzy control systems. To help the student better understand fuzzy logic
theory, this tutorial presents many innovative applications with each of
the fuzzy logic concepts.
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM-4:30 PM
Location: Room 2C61, College of Engineering,
University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Presenter: Ashu M. G. Solo
Tutorial Web Page: http://trailblazerintsys.com/nss1.htm
Cost: $15 for IEEE members and $25 for individuals who aren't IEEE
members. (Note: Student discounts MAY be available - check with your
Section or Branch.)
Notes:
A copy of the tutorial slides will be provided to each attendee who
registers in advance.
Registration: Space is limited due to the room size and we need to know
how many copies of the slides to make, so you should register in advance
by emailing Ashu M. G. Solo at amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us or
leaving a voice message for Ashu M. G. Solo at (306) 242-0566. Please
specify if you are an IEEE member when registering.
Further Information: For further information on this tutorial, you can
contact Ashu M. G. Solo at amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us or (306)
242-0566. |
PAST
EVENTS
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Semi-annual Grad Student Symposium The
semi-annual Grad Student Symposium was on Dec. 16, 2009.. Congratulations to the
winners!
1st Prize:
$150: Cinnati Loi, for "FPGA Implementation of DVB-S2 LDPC Decoder"
2nd Prize:
$100: Ramin Tajallipour, for "Efficient Data Encoder for Capsule
Endoscopy Application"
3rd Prize:
$50: Mohamed El-Samahy, for "Modern Power Network Protection Systems
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Annual General Meeting
The North Saskatchewan Section of the IEEE will hold its Annual General
Meeting on Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn in
Saskatoon.
You are invited and encouraged to attend. Come and enjoy a social
evening with fellow members and friends and enjoy an interesting
presentation by Sanj Singh, Director of the Brett Wilson Centre for
Entrepreneurial Excellence, on
"Creating Collisions: A Pathway to Innovation"
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Workshop on
FACTS
by Dr. Kalyan Sen
On Saturday, November 28, 2009, Dr. Kalyan K. Sen, an IEEE Distinguished
Lecturer, will be in Saskatoon to present a workshop on "Flexible AC
Transmission Systems" (FACTS). Dr. Sen has spent over 22 years in this
area and is a key figure in FACTS development. He has numerous patents
and publications and a recent book on the subject.
The objectives of the workshop are to give a background on traditional
power transmission technology and discuss new techniques that utilize
the transmission lines most effectively. The workshop covers various
types of FACTS controllers and their usefulness in power system
applications. Various modeling techniques of FACTS controllers are
discussed. The results from the simulation are compared with those from
the field measurements. This presentation is of particular interest to
all power-engineering professionals.
The workshop will be held on the U of S campus and is sponsored in part
by IEEE North Saskatchewan Section and the Power and Energy / Industry
Applications Chapter. Cost is $20 for IEEE members and $40 for
non-members; registration starts at 8:30, workshop at 9:30 AM. Lunch
will be provided.
Kalyan K. Sen received B.E.E, M.S.E.E, and Ph.D degrees, all in
Electrical Engineering, from Jadavpur University, India,
Tuskegee University, USA, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
USA, respectively. He has spent 22 years in academia and industry.
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Current Source Newsletter
2009
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IEEE GOLD Industry BBQ and 125th Anniversary
Celebration
This event is meant to promote
interaction between new graduates and members of
industry in and around Saskatoon, while celebrating
the 125th anniversary of the IEEE. The BBQ is an
informal affair, providing a relaxed atmosphere for
you and your colleagues to network with both new and
experienced electrical engineering and computer
science professionals from the local community. Last
year’s BBQ was attended by over 75 people
representing more than 15 different companies.
Since 2009 is the IEEE’s 125th anniversary, this
year’s BBQ will be unique. There will be special
festivities at the event to celebrate this
significant milestone.
Details are below.
When: Tuesday, July 14th from 6pm to 9pm
Where: Saskatoon Forestry Farm, Gazebo area
Who: All IEEE Members, New Graduates, Company
Representatives & All Professionals in the
Electrical / Computer Science / Physics fields, and
Guests
Cost: FREE for all IEEE members and guests; tickets
are $5 for all other attendees.
Food: Burgers, sides and beverages will be served at
the BBQ, and a vegetarian option will be available.
* Please RSVP by Friday, July 10th so we can prepare
the correct amount of food. Send all RSVPs and/or
ticket requests to Kris Breen, Chair, IEEE NSS GOLD
committee:
kris.breen@ieee.org
We look forward to seeing you and your colleagues at
the IEEE GOLD Industry BBQ and 125th Anniversary
Celebration!
Sincerely,
Kris Breen
GOLD Chair
IEEE North Saskatchewan Section
kris.breen@ieee.org |
The North Saskatchewan Section (NSS) is pleased to
announce the winners of its 2009 Undergraduate
Design Contest and Paper Competition, held March 17 at
the U of S:
Paper Competition winners: the team of Brett
Baerg, Michael Kachor,
Abrahm Neufeld for their project "Digital
Photometer"; a portable device designed to
measure the amount of lighting in a work or home
environment.
Design Competition winners: the team of Craig
Bloch-Hanson, Adrien Rudulier,
Nathan Windels, for their project "MyNet,
a Remote Home Monitoring System"; a system
for remotely monitoring and controlling home
automation devices via a mobile or web-based
interface.
Both teams will progress to similar IEEE Canada
contests.
The NSS would like to thank our volunteers: Rob Cram
(Vecima Networks), Ron Koenderink (IRD) and Joe
Dudiak (Startco) for sharing their valuable time and
expertise to judge the competitions.
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New Home and Auto Group Insurance
Program
The IEEE Financial Advantage Program is pleased to announce
that The
Personal Insurance Company is now a provider of home and auto group
insurance to IEEE Canada members. One of Canada's largest group
insurers, The Personal insures members and employees of over 550
organizations and has over 650,000 policies in force across the
country. The advantages of this voluntary benefit include preferred
rates not available to the general public, exceptional service, and
personalized protection.
IEEE Canada members*, their spouses and dependants** are
eligible for
this new program.
To find out how much you can save, get a quote from The
Personal by
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insurance plan. Get a quote from The Personal
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* One must be a member in good standing of the
IEEE at the time of
application and continue active membership in order to be eligible for
the group rates.
** Certain conditions apply.
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Current Source Newsletter, Fall 2008
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Winner of April 8th 2008 IEEE Grad Student Symposium
Paper Presentation
Raouf Ajami for his presentation titled "Network Layer
Firewall on FPGA"
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4th Year Design Presentation Contest 2008
The winners of the contest are:
Jarrett
Levesque
Alex Stuber
Adam Grabka
for their presentation: "Electronic
Fuel Injector Test System (eFITS)"
Supervisor:
Denard Lynch
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22nd Annual High Voltage Classic
The Tournament:
The High Voltage Classic (HVC) is a 32-hour charity road hockey tournament organized by the University of Saskatchewan Electrical Engineers. It is held annually downtown, between City Hall and the Frances Morrison library on 23rd Street. Since the emphasis is on fun and fundraising for the charity of choice, teams raise a minimum of $250 in pledges for registration with prizes presented to the top fundraising teams/individuals. Absolutely no hockey experience is required to participate in this great tournament, and there are also prizes for the top colleges and college teams, as part of the Campus Challenge. Lastly, HVC pub crawl and raffle are two great ways to support the kids in another way. This year, all funds raised will go to support the Royal University Hospital’s pediatric ward.
Important Dates:
Tournament: March 24-25, 2007
Raffle: See prize list below
Tickets available starting March 12 in Arts Tunnel and Engineering
Registration:
- Online @ www.highvoltageclassic.com
- 3rd Floor Engineering Building – Dean’s office (see website above for directions)
- By mail (see website above for more information)
Prize Categories:
Top Fundraising Individuals
23” TV, DVD player, Great gift certificates
Top Fundraising Teams
Team bags and sweaters, 1 Hour of Ice time @ Credit Union Centre with Pizza party
A & B Side Champions
Great Western products & more
Best Costumed Team, Best Team Sportsmanship, and Door Prizes
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Winner of "IEEE Student Design Presentation"
2007
We are pleased to announce that the winner of our "IEEE Student Design Presentation" was the team of: Rylan Grant, Cory Anderson, Herbert Mueller who presented their project titled "WiFi Positioning System". We would like to again thank our judges: Doug Konkin (PMC-Sierra), Andrew Pratt (IRD), and Terrence Monteith (Vecima Networks), and a special thanks to Dan Coode for recruiting them.
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IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Forms
Women in Engineering Affinity Group
Saskatoon, SK, January 10, 2007: On December 20, 2006, the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved the
formation of the North Saskatchewan Section’s Women In Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group.
Support for the formation of the WIE Affinity Group was received from a broad range of members within the local IEEE membership base.
Simone Ludwig (ludwig@cs.usask.ca) has accepted the appointment as interim Chair of this affinity group.
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is dedicated to important issues including facilitating the development of programs and activities that
promote the entry into and retention of women in science and engineering and enhancing the career advancement of women in the
profession.
As part of the kick off activities for the new WIE Affinity Group, a distinguished speaker has been invited to Saskatoon on Wednesday,
February 21st to give a presentation on:
“Information Technologies Applied to Medicine”
Monique Frize, PhD, PEng
Professor at School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE), University of Ottawa
The talk will be in two parts. The first will present current research and development in biomedical engineering. The second will lead to a
discussion on the positive role that organizations and networks of women in science and engineering fields can play in attracting and
retaining more women in these fields and in increasing their active participation in mainstream issues. Further information will follow.
The IEEE North Saskatchewan Section and its affiliated Chapters celebrate the formation of this new affinity group, and invite all interested
men and women to Dr. Frize’s presentation and her discussion on women in engineering and science.
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