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.

From AI Prototypes to Agent-Ready Organizations Building AI Systems That Work in the Real World - San Diego Section Affinity Group, WIE on 11-June-2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond isolated copilots and prototypes into enterprise-scale systems that must operate reliably across infrastructure, workflows, teams, and governance boundaries. Yet many organizations still struggle to move from experimentation to durable operational impact. This session explores what it actually takes to build “agent-ready” organizations in the emerging era of agentic AI. […]
Non-Traditional Approaches to Communications and Alternative Positional Navigation & Timing - San Diego Section Chapter, EMC27 on 27-May-2026
Talk title: “Non-Traditional Approaches to Communications and Alternative Positional Navigation & Timing” Bio: Dr. Moran is currently the Head of the Advanced Microelectronics Technologies branch at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Her group focuses on analog integrated circuit design and communications modalities that do not rely on traditional SATCOM infrastructure. She contributes to and […]
IEEE/CN - May 2026 Meeting "Building from the Ground Up" - Justin Cramer - San Diego Section Affinity Group,CN on 18-May-2026
Monday, May 18, 2026 5:30pm – 7:30 pm IEEE Consultants' Network: May 2026 Meeting ("Home Game") Justin Cramer - Building from the Ground Up TOPIC:When you have to create value, in real time, you adapt and overcome. Our speaker will share his entrepreneurial journey that emphasizes continuous learning, building multiple layered income streams, discovering […]
2026 GET-AI SERIES: 2 . Trust in AI Systems: Detecting, Defending, and Securing Intelligent Agents - Orange County Section Chapter, EMB18 on 26-May-2026
We are excited to continue the Orange County Computer Society (OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (GET-AI) Series—a monthly platform focused on transformative innovations in computer science and technology. Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society Chapter, this series brings together professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore the cutting edge of what’s […]
Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable - IEEE San Diego Open Source Digital Radio Group on 02-June-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 26-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 19-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 […]
Women Engineering Legends: A Pioneering Legacy - San Diego Section Affinity Group, WIE on 15-June-2026
A Panel Discussion by some of the co-editors and authors of Springer Nature Publishing's Women Engineering Legends 1952-1976
2026 Monthly San Diego IEEE EXCOM - May Meeting - San Diego Section on 20-May-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.
AI Adoption Exchange – IEEE San Diego (Informal Networking) - San Diego Section Chapter, SP01 on 29-May-2026
How are companies actually adopting AI today? This informal IEEE networking session is designed for engineers, researchers, and industry practitioners to share real-world experiences around AI adoption — what’s working, what’s not, and where teams are facing challenges. This is not a talk or presentation.There are no slides — just a curated, peer-level discussion. Topics […]
EMC Scan Technologies - San Diego Section Chapter, EMC27 on 25-June-2026
EMC Scan Technologies" Near field scanning is a widely known and well received method for component, module and system EMC characterization. One specific emission scan technology, called the NF EMI scan, is the most common scan technology, but the immunity scan is relatively less known and less widely used. Three immunity and two emission scan […]
CHEERS OCEANEERS! May 13th, 2026 - San Diego Section Chapter, OE22 on 13-May-2026
CHEERS OCEANEERS! MAY 13th 2026 This month, our main presenter will be Dan Wolfson, and his presentation is about a San Diego startup called Poseidon AmphibWorks that is building the world's first highway-legal electric hydrofoiling "Boat-Car" amphibious vehicle. Marine-oriented businesses like kelp farms, wave power, ocean researchers, etc., could drive these from their land-based facilities […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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IEEE San Diego Talk - EMF Assessment & Measurement Solutions: Standards, Applications, and Best Practices - San Diego Section Chapter, EMC27 on 12-September-2026
IEEE San Diego Product Safety and EMC Chapter talk EMF Assessment & Measurement Solutions: Standards, Applications, and Best Practices by Lawrence Fortuny of Wavecontrol Event Details: Thursday Feb 27th, 2025 6PM -8PM Advanced Test Equipment Corp. 10401 Roselle Street San Diego, California 92121 Cost: Complimentary and Dinner will be provided On-site Parking […]