Author name: Michelle Thompson

I enjoy thinking and doing. Not necessarily in that order. Active in San Diego Section as Chair (2022-4), founder of Information Theory Chapter (2020), Chair and Vice Chair of Information Theory Chapter, Chair of Consumer Technology Chapter, Chair and Vice Chair of Big Chapter, Newsletter Editor, and various committees and coordinations.

2026 Monthly San Diego IEEE EXCOM - April Meeting - San Diego Section on 15-April-2026
SDIEEE EXCOM Meeting Executive Committee meeting to discuss all San Diego IEEE activities. All IEEE members welcome to attend. Please RSVP. 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Networking and food! 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, meeting (in person and/or remote) Meeting Adjourned To add to the agenda, please email upalmahbub@yahoo.com.
Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable - IEEE San Diego Open Source Digital Radio Group on 05-May-2026
Zoom call hosted by Open Research Institute (ORI). IEEE members and guests are welcome. This is a technical roundtable of FPGA projects from the Open Source hardware community. Participants report what they've done over the past week, what they have planned for the next week, if they have any roadblocks, and if they need any […]
Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable - IEEE San Diego Open Source Digital Radio Group on 28-April-2026
Zoom call hosted by Open Research Institute (ORI). IEEE members and guests are welcome. This is a technical roundtable of FPGA projects from the Open Source hardware community. Participants report what they've done over the past week, what they have planned for the next week, if they have any roadblocks, and if they need any […]
Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable - IEEE San Diego Open Source Digital Radio Group on 21-April-2026
Zoom call hosted by Open Research Institute (ORI). IEEE members and guests are welcome. This is a technical roundtable of FPGA projects from the Open Source hardware community. Participants report what they've done over the past week, what they have planned for the next week, if they have any roadblocks, and if they need any […]
Women Engineers Bridging the Past to a Brighter Future - San Diego Section Affinity Group, WIE on 22-April-2026
Participants will engage with a panel of local engineers in a lively discussion that reflects on the legacy of women and their contributions to engineering and innovation. They will explore the challenges and the progress of today from personal, professional and research based events. Every participant will leave with collective actions they can apply to […]
Distinguished Lecture (VIRTUAL): "Human System Engineering Initiatives: From Human Views to Human Readiness Levels" - Schenectady Section Affinity Group, WIE on 05-June-2026
IEEE WIE AG Schenectady is going to organize WIE Distinguished Lecture (virtual webinar) on "Human System Engineering Initiatives: From Human Views to Human Readiness Levels" on 5 June 2026, Friday, 12-1 pm EDT. The speaker is Holly A. H. Handley, PhD, PE, the Interim Dean of the Interdisciplinary Schools and a Professor in the Engineering […]
The Role of RF-to-THz Technologies for Communication and Sensing Advancements: Challenges, Opportunities and Technology Directions - Buenaventura Section Chapter,COM19 on 05-May-2026
Future of communication and sensing network is being transformed with the advancement in next generations of wireless with Beyond-5G, beyond-WiFi-8, ICAS, NTN, VR/XR/Metaverse, Digital-Twin and other emerging applications. Higher quality of experiences for connected future with ubiquitous lowest latency and superhigh data rate connectivity services will require innovative wireless technologies and communication hardware combined with […]
AGENTIC AI FOR REAL-TIME DECISION MAKING - San Diego Section Chapter, SP01 on 22-April-2026
This session will explore emerging agentic AI systems that enable real-time decision making in complex, dynamic environments. The talk will examine how large language models, reinforcement learning, and multi-agent coordination are being integrated into production systems across domains such as industrial IoT, edge AI, and autonomous systems, along with key challenges in scalability, reliability, and […]
Neoteric Frontiers in Cloud and Quantum Computing - San Diego Section Chapter, SP01 on 06-May-2026
Speaker: Dr. Rajkumar Buyya (IEEE Fellow, ACM Fellow) Hosted by IEEE Signal Processing Society, San Diego Chapter Organized under the IEEE San Diego Section technical program. The twenty-first-century digital landscape is being reshaped by the convergence of Cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and emerging Quantum computing paradigms. Cloud computing has evolved […]
SSCS Distinguished Lecture - Circuit Labs at the Lunch Table with MOSbius - San Diego Section Chap,AP03/ED15/MTT17/SSC37/CAS04 on 01-May-2026
ABSTRACT Learning integrated circuit design requires gaining a broad range of skills and knowledge including circuit analysis and design, signals & systems, applied electro-magnetics, and semiconductor physics. Learning theory has always been most accessible through books or now the internet. Simulation tools are now also widely available on personal computers, including open-source versions. But, learning […]
Complexity of the Internet—An AI Observation Science Perspective - Boston Section Chapter,C16 on 23-April-2026
Boston Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society and GBC/ACM 7:00 PM, Thursday, 23 April 2026 MIT Room 32-G449 (Kiva) and online via Zoom Complexity of the Internet—An AI Observation Science Perspective Jeremy Kepner, MIT Please register in advance for this seminar even if you plan to attend in person at https://acm-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717750000324/WN_Z5KGSMQBSg2dzjM7s_X0mw After registering, you will […]
OpenClaw Architecture: From Tool‑Orchestrated Agents to Perception‑Aware Autonomous Systems - San Diego Section Chapter, SP01 on 21-May-2026
Agentic AI systems are evolving from tool‑driven workflows into autonomous agents that can perceive, react, and operate in dynamic environments. This talk uses OpenClaw as a reference architecture to explore how agentic systems can move beyond single‑machine orchestration toward perception‑aware, production‑ready deployments. We begin with OpenClaw’s core design—gateway‑based orchestration, tool execution, and local‑first workflows—and examine its limitations when […]
Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show 2026 - Wednesday April 22 - San Diego Section Affinity Group,CN on 22-April-2026
The annual Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show will be held at the Del Mar Fair and Exposition Center. The IEEE Consultants' Network of San Diego and the San Diego IEEE Section will both be hosting booths. The IEEE booths are 1031 and 1130 (co-located) in the Seaside Pavilion. San Diego IEEE Societies and […]
Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show 2026 - Thursday April 23 - San Diego Section Affinity Group,CN on 23-April-2026
The annual Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show will be held at the Del Mar Fair and Exposition Center. The IEEE Consultants' Network of San Diego and the San Diego IEEE Section will both be hosting booths. The IEEE booths are 1031 and 1130 (co-located) in the Seaside Pavilion. San Diego IEEE Societies and […]
CipherHacks - San Diego Section on 22-May-2026
CipherHacks is San Diego’s premier student-run cybersecurity hackathon, created by and for high school students. We provide a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment where teens can explore ethical hacking, programming, and digital innovation. Whether it’s their first time coding or their tenth project, students work in teams to build creative solutions, attend hands-on workshops, and connect with […]
Workshop: Drone Assembly - Southwestern College on 22-May-2026
Drone Assembly Workshop
General Body Meeting III - Southwestern College on 15-May-2026
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Macropad Workshop: Part II - Southwestern College on 01-May-2026
Macropad Workshop Continuation
San Diego Young Professionals - Southwestern College General Dynamics Shipyard Tour - San Diego Section Affinity Group, YP on 22-April-2026
Join us for an exclusive tour of General Dynamics NASSCO, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s leading shipbuilding facilities. Please make sure to arrive on time to commence the tour with the group. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Important Requirements: U.S. Citizenship:Participation is limited to U.S. citizens. Dress Code: […]
San Diego Young Professionals - Mesa College General Dynamics Shipyard Tour - San Diego Section Affinity Group, YP on 15-April-2026
Join us for an exclusive tour of General Dynamics NASSCO, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s leading shipbuilding facilities. Please make sure to arrive on time to commence the tour with the group. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. Important Requirements: U.S. Citizenship:Participation is limited to U.S. citizens. Dress Code: […]