To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement BEING AN F1 SOFTWARE ENGINEER   A Talk by Pelin Hakverir   About the Talk What does it take to build software that powers a Formula 1 team? In this talk, Pelin Hakverir, a Software Engineer at Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, offers a rare, firsthand look into what it means to work at the intersection of elite motorsport and software engineering. Formula 1 teams operate very differently from conventional tech companies. The organizational structures, the pace, the stakes, and the culture are unlike anything you would encounter in a standard software role. This talk explores what that difference looks like in practice and what it means for the engineers who work there. Whether you are a student exploring career paths or an early-career engineer curious about unconventional opportunities, this session will give you a grounded, honest perspective on life inside one of the most high-performance environments in the world. About the Speaker Pelin Hakverir is a Software Engineer at Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a role she has held since January 2023. She holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. Working at one of the most recognized and successful teams in Formula 1, Pelin brings a unique perspective to software engineering, one shaped by the demands of a sport where precision, speed, and reliability are non-negotiable. Her experience bridges the worlds of high-performance motorsport and professional software development, offering insights that are rarely accessible outside the industry. Event Details 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2026 🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Physics (C), Room 3033 St. John's Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) This is a free, in-person event open to all students and early-career engineers. RSVP is required to attend. Please confirm your attendance in advance to secure your spot. Date and Time Date: 11 Mar 2026Time: 03:30 PM NDT to 04:30 PM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location St. John's Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Building: Physics (C) Room Number: 3033 Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Affin Grp, YP Memorial University of Newfoundland Contact Event Hosts Registration Starts 08 March 2026 12:00 AM NST Ends 11 March 2026 12:00 PM NDT No Admission Charge

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement Measuring Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Networks Starlink and alike have attracted a lot of attention recently, however, the inner workings of these low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite networks are still largely unknown. This talk presents an ongoing measurement campaign focusing on Starlink and OneWeb on roofs, vehicles, vessels and airplanes, including their satellite access networks, gateway and point-of-presence structures, and backbone and Internet connections, revealing insights applicable to other LEO satellite providers. It also highlights the challenges and research opportunities of the integrated space-air-ground-aqua network envisioned by 6G mobile communication systems and calls for a concerted community effort from practical and experimentation aspects.   Date and Time Date: 13 Apr 2026Time: 09:00 AM NDT to 10:00 AM NDT Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Building: S. J. Carew Building Room Number: EN-2022 Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Section Newfoundland-Labrador Section Affinity Group, WIE Contact Event Hosts Department of Computer Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland   Speakers Dr. Jianping Pan Biography: Dr. Jianping Pan is a professor of computer science at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He received his Bachelor's and PhD degrees in computer science from Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, and he did his postdoctoral research at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He also worked at Fujitsu Labs and NTT Labs. His area of specialization is computer networks and distributed systems, and his current research interests include protocols for advanced networking, performance analysis of networked systems, and applied network security. He received IEICE Best Paper Award in 2009, Telecommunications Advancement Foundation's Telesys Award in 2010, WCSP 2011 Best Paper Award, IEEE Globecom 2011 Best Paper Award, JSPS Invitation Fellowship in 2012, IEEE ICC 2013 Best Paper Award, NSERC DAS Award in 2016, IEEE ICDCS 2021 Best Poster Award and DND/NSERC DGS Award in 2021, and has been serving on the technical program committees of major computer communications and networking conferences including IEEE INFOCOM, ICC, Globecom, WCNC and CCNC. He was the Ad Hoc and Sensor Networking Symposium Co-Chair of IEEE Globecom 2012 and an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. He is a senior member of the ACM and a Fellow of the IEEE.

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement IEEE NL Section AGM 2025-2026 The IEEE NL Section warmly invites you to attend our 2025–2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). This will be a hybrid event, held in person at CSF1203, Core Science Facility Building, Memorial University, and virtually via Webex. The evening will feature Dr. Wanglong Lu, Senior Data Scientist in AI/Analytics at Nasdaq Verafin, Canada, who will deliver a technical talk titled “Generative Models for Semantic Image Editing: Multimodal Approaches.” We will also be joined virtually by a representative from IEEE Canada. The event will begin at 6:00 PM with light refreshments, followed by the formal AGM proceedings at 6:30 PM. During the meeting, we will review the Section’s activities over the past year and outline plans for 2026. The technical talk by Dr. Lu will follow, and the event is expected to conclude by 8:00 PM. Please register using the free registration link provided. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow IEEE members and colleagues in our local community. We look forward to seeing you there. Date and Time Date: 24 Feb 2026Time: 06:00 PM NST to 08:00 PM NST Add Event to Calendar iCal Google Calendar Location This event has virtual attendance info. Please visit the event page to attend virtually. 45 Arctic Ave St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada A1C 5S7 Building: Core Science Facility Room Number: CSF1203 Hosts Newfoundland-Labrador Section Contact Event Host Co-sponsored by IEEE NL Section, Memorial University of Newfoundland Registration Starts 20 February 2026 12:00 AM NST Ends 24 February 2026 12:00 AM NST No Admission Charge Speakers Dr. Wanglong Lu   Topic: Generative Models for Semantic Image Editing: Multimodal Approaches

Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Researchers, and Practitioners,  We are delighted to invite you to submit your original research papers to the 1st IEEE CAOS 2026 Conference (Canadian Atlantic Ocean Symposium) The 1st IEEE Canadian Atlantic Ocean Symposium (IEEE CAOS 2026) will be held from July 20 to 22, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The symposium serves as an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, share recent advances, and explore emerging challenges and opportunities aligned with the mission of the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES). IEEE CAOS 2026 encompasses all aspects of science, engineering, and technology related to ocean research, development, and operations across all bodies of water. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, ocean sensing and monitoring systems, system design and testing, marine robotics and autonomous systems, underwater communications, data acquisition and analysis, and operational technologies for ocean exploration, utilization, and sustainable management. The symposium aims to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government, promoting innovative solutions and responsible technologies for understanding, developing, using, and managing ocean environments. 🌍 1st IEEE CAOS 2026 Conference ·      Website: https://www.ieee-caos.org/ ·      All submissions are 6 page length (or up to 8 page with extra page charge) including papers, proposals of invited sessions should be completed via Paper Submission Link: o   https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/User/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FCAOS2026%2FSubmission%2FIndex ·      Important Deadlines Action Date Paper Submission Deadline March 1, 2026 Acceptance Notification April 1, 2026 Camera Ready Final Paper Submission May 1, 2026 Early Bird Registration June 1, 2026 Conference Date July 20-22, 2026 💻 IEEE CAOS 2026: Topics of Interest: ·       AI application in Ocean Science & Technology ·       Climate Change ·       Under Water Target Localization and Tracking ·       Hydro Acoustics ·       Signal Processing ·       Marine Robotics and Control ·       Naval Architecture ·       Ocean Engineering and Marine Technology ·       Marine Electronics, Devices and Systems ·       Ocean Sensing & Networks ·       Renewable Energy/Wind/Hydrogen ·       Underwater Communications ·       Hydrography ·       Arctic Applications ·       Ocean Decade ·       Digital Twin in Oceans ·       Ocean Transportation   📄 IEEE CAOS Submission Guidelines ·      https://www.ieee-caos.org/submission/ For general queries visit our website https://www.ieee-caos.org/. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and seeing you at the IEEE CAOS 2026. Conference in Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Canada!     Sincerely, The Organizing Committee of the IEEE CAOS 2026 Conference

To view complete details for this event, click here to view the announcement IEEE OES-GRSS NL chapter Invited Talk 1 (Feb. 24, 2026) Title: Transforming Marine Science with Machine Learning Speaker: Dr. Zonghua Liu (Robert Gordon University, UK) Abstract: Machine learning (ML), a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI), is centered on the development of computational systems that learn patterns and insights directly from data. Unlike traditional, rule-based programming, these algorithms autonomously improve their performance and accuracy through exposure to more information, effectively "learning" from experience without being explicitly coded for every scenario. The application of machine learning is rapidly transforming the field of marine science and technology. Its ability to process vast, complex, and multidimensional datasets makes it an indispensable tool for modern marine research. Consequently, proficiency in ML is no longer just an advantage but is becoming an essential skill for researchers and professionals aiming to tackle the most pressing challenges in oceanography, ecology, and resource management. This presentation will illustrate this transformative potential through a series of concise case studies. We will explore how ML algorithms are being deployed for critical tasks such as classification, identification, segmentation, sizing and measurement. Biography: Dr. Zonghua Liu is now a Lecturer in Robotics in the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology at the Robert Gordon University. He is a member of IEEE and IET. He is also the Secretary of the IEEE OES UKRI Chapter, and Technical Chair IEEE OES OCEANS 27 Aberdeen. He received his B.Eng. degree in Applied Physics, M.SC. degree in Laser Technology degrees in China, and Ph.D. degree in Engineering in the UK. His current research interests include but are not limited to robotics (e.g., underwater and medical), underwater/medical sensors, optical fibre sensors, computer vision, machine-learning-based signal and image processing, water/environment quality monitoring, real-time reporting systems using AI and cloud computing. He has much research experience in underwater sensors, underwater optical imaging and sensing, and machine-learning-based image processing. He has a good track record and is often involved in national/international collaborations (researcher in a UK-Japan project and an EU project, Co-I in two Japan projects and a Turing Ecosystem Leadership Award). His work has been highly respected proven by invitations as a speaker at international conferences/workshops. He has published 20+ papers in international journals and conference proceedings of high reputation. Time: NST 9:30-11:00AM (UTC 13:00-14:30) Link: https://mun.webex.com/meet/weimin Cohost: IEEE OES UK & RI Chapter Date and Time Date: 24 Feb 2026Time: 09:30 AM NST to 11:00 AM 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 Contact Event Host Speakers Zonghua Liu of Robert Gordon University   Topic: Transforming Marine Science with Machine Learning

Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Researchers, and Practitioners,  We are delighted to invite you to submit your original research papers to the 1st IEEE CAOS 2026 Conference (Canadian Atlantic Ocean Symposium) The 1st IEEE Canadian Atlantic Ocean Symposium (IEEE CAOS 2026) will be held from July 20 to 22, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The symposium serves as an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, share recent advances, and explore emerging challenges and opportunities aligned with the mission of the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES). IEEE CAOS 2026 encompasses all aspects of science, engineering, and technology related to ocean research, development, and operations across all bodies of water. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, ocean sensing and monitoring systems, system design and testing, marine robotics and autonomous systems, underwater communications, data acquisition and analysis, and operational technologies for ocean exploration, utilization, and sustainable management. The symposium aims to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government, promoting innovative solutions and responsible technologies for understanding, developing, using, and managing ocean environments. 🌍 1st IEEE CAOS 2026 Conference ·      Website: https://www.ieee-caos.org/ ·      All submissions are 6 page length (or up to 8 page with extra page charge) including papers, proposals of invited sessions should be completed via Paper Submission Link: o   https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/User/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FCAOS2026%2FSubmission%2FIndex ·      Important Deadlines Action Date Paper Submission Deadline March 1, 2026 Acceptance Notification April 1, 2026 Camera Ready Final Paper Submission May 1, 2026 Early Bird Registration June 1, 2026 Conference Date July 20-22, 2026 💻 IEEE CAOS 2026: Topics of Interest: ·       AI application in Ocean Science & Technology ·       Climate Change ·       Under Water Target Localization and Tracking ·       Hydro Acoustics ·       Signal Processing ·       Marine Robotics and Control ·       Naval Architecture ·       Ocean Engineering and Marine Technology ·       Marine Electronics, Devices and Systems ·       Ocean Sensing & Networks ·       Renewable Energy/Wind/Hydrogen ·       Underwater Communications ·       Hydrography ·       Arctic Applications ·       Ocean Decade ·       Digital Twin in Oceans ·       Ocean Transportation   📄 IEEE CAOS Submission Guidelines ·      https://www.ieee-caos.org/submission/ For general queries visit our website https://www.ieee-caos.org/. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and seeing you at the IEEE CAOS 2026. Conference in Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Canada!     Sincerely, The Organizing Committee of the IEEE CAOS 2026 Conference