[{"id":8647,"date":"2026-05-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-05-05-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:02:48","slug":"rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-05-05-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-05-05-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rochester Section ExCom Meeting Minutes for 05\/05\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 May 2026 Meeting Highlights<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>The IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee convened on May 5, 2026, bringing together section leaders, volunteers, and new participants from the local engineering community to review ongoing initiatives, plan upcoming events, and discuss future strategic direction.<\/p>\n<h3>Advancing AI Engagement and Regional Collaboration<\/h3>\n<p>A major theme of the meeting was the growing focus on artificial intelligence activities within the section. Members highlighted recent AI-related presentations and symposium sessions, as well as opportunities to expand programming in this rapidly evolving area. The Rochester Section is contributing to a broader regional IEEE initiative to track and coordinate AI efforts, reinforcing its active role in technical leadership and collaboration.<\/p>\n<h3>Strengthening Programs and Community Events<\/h3>\n<p>Planning is underway for several key upcoming events, including the Summer Picnic and the Fall Joint Chapters Meeting, with volunteers already stepping forward to lead these initiatives. The committee is also seeking support to organize the Winter Dinner and Awards Banquet.<\/p>\n<p>The recent Joint Chapters Meeting was recognized as a success, drawing strong attendance and positive feedback on its technical content and organization\u2014underscoring the section\u2019s continued commitment to delivering valuable programs for members.<\/p>\n<h3>Operational Updates and Strategic Planning<\/h3>\n<p>The committee reviewed financial updates, approved prior meeting minutes, and continued discussions on improving hybrid meeting participation to better serve both in-person and remote attendees. For the near term, meetings will remain at the current location while options are evaluated for future flexibility and accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic planning discussions also explored opportunities to enhance member engagement, expand partnerships, and further integrate emerging technologies into section activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>With a strong slate of events, increased focus on AI initiatives, and ongoing efforts to improve member engagement, the IEEE Rochester Section continues to build momentum heading into the rest of 2026. The Executive Committee remains focused on fostering collaboration, delivering high-quality technical programming, and supporting the professional growth of its members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are the ExCom minutes:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester-Section-ExCom-Minutes_May.pdf\">https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester-Section-ExCom-Minutes_May.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Newsletter submitted by: Danny Lai 06\/03\/2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 May 2026 Meeting Highlights<\/p>\n<p>The IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee convened on May 5, 2026, bringing together section leaders, volunteers, and new participants from the local engineering community to review ongoing initiatives, plan upcoming events, and discuss future strategic direction.<br \/>\nAdvancing AI &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[330013],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-excommminutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/68"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8647"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8647\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8649,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8647\/revisions\/8649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":8660,"date":"2026-04-07T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-04-07-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:52:31","slug":"rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-04-07-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-04-07-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rochester Section ExCom Meeting Minutes for 04\/07\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 April 2026 Meeting Recap<\/h2>\n<p>The IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee met on <strong>April 7, 2026<\/strong>, to review Section progress, continue strategic planning efforts, and prepare for a busy calendar of technical events and community activities. This summary highlights key updates, upcoming events, and ways members can get involved.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Building Momentum with Strategic Planning<\/h3>\n<p>A significant portion of the meeting focused on <strong>strategic planning through a SWOT analysis<\/strong> (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). This effort is part of a multi-meeting initiative that will guide the Section\u2019s future direction, including membership growth, programming priorities, and long-term engagement strategies.<\/p>\n<p>The process will continue in upcoming meetings, with the goal of developing a clear action plan for the rest of 2026.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Section Updates and Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Section welcomed <strong>new members and leadership<\/strong>, including Women in Engineering representation, helping strengthen diversity and engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Financially, the Section remains <strong>stable<\/strong>\u00a0supported by successful recent events such as the Joint Chapters Meeting.<\/li>\n<li>The recent <strong>Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM)<\/strong> was reported as a success, with strong participation and opportunities to further involve chapter leadership in future programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Upcoming Events and Key Dates<\/h3>\n<p>The Section has a strong lineup of technical and community events in the coming months:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April 11\u201319, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 IEEE Education Week<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 13\u201314, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Microelectronics Engineering Conference (RIT)<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 16, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Engineering Symposium of Rochester<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 18\u201319, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 IEEE STRATUS (UAS remote sensing event)<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 30, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Regional training event (Corning)<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 14, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Electrostatics Society of America tutorial \/ annual meeting<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 21\u201323, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 IEEE Sections Congress (Glasgow, Scotland)<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 19, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Rochester Section Picnic<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Rochester Section Awards Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These events provide valuable opportunities for technical learning, networking, and professional development across the region.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Volunteer Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>The Section is actively seeking volunteers to help support upcoming programs and leadership needs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event leadership roles needed:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer Picnic coordination<\/li>\n<li>Winter Dinner and Awards Banquet planning <a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/?cid=3931DD8315209588&amp;id=3931DD8315209588!s17af6f1680e84203b6e32da3d0c88504\">&#091;IEEE Roch&#8230;or minutes | PDF&#093;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open committee and leadership roles:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Educational Activities Chair<\/li>\n<li>Nominations and Appointments Chair<\/li>\n<li>Professional Activities Chair<\/li>\n<li>Student Representative Chair <a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/?cid=3931DD8315209588&amp;id=3931DD8315209588!s17af6f1680e84203b6e32da3d0c88504\">&#091;IEEE Roch&#8230;or minutes | PDF&#093;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional ways to get involved:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Help organize or promote technical events and webinars<\/li>\n<li>Support industry engagement and partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to newsletter content and communications<\/li>\n<li>Assist with restarting the <strong>HKN chapter at RIT<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Participate in planning for regional training and future events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Opportunities for Members and Students<\/h3>\n<p>Several initiatives were highlighted for broader member participation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Funding opportunities of up to <strong>$10,000 for community-focused engineering projects<\/strong> (application deadline: May 1, 2026)<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships for high school students through the <strong>TryEngineering Summer Institute<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ongoing <strong>awards nominations<\/strong> and recognition programs<\/li>\n<li>Emerging collaborations with local universities and industry partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>With strong financial health, a full calendar of events, and an active focus on strategic planning, the IEEE Rochester Section continues to build momentum in 2026. Member participation\u2014especially through volunteering and event involvement\u2014will play a key role in sustaining this growth and expanding the Section\u2019s impact across the local engineering community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are the ExCom minutes:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester-Section-Ex-Com-Minutes_April-2026.pdf\">https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester-Section-Ex-Com-Minutes_April-2026.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Newsletter submitted by: Danny Lai 06\/03\/2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 April 2026 Meeting Recap<br \/>\nThe IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee met on April 7, 2026, to review Section progress, continue strategic planning efforts, and prepare for a busy calendar of technical events and community activities. This summary highlights key updates, upcoming &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[330013],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-excommminutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/68"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8660"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8662,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8660\/revisions\/8662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":8477,"date":"2026-03-23T18:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/?p=8477"},"modified":"2026-03-23T18:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:25:07","slug":"uniting-innovation-and-community-the-2026-ieee-rochester-joint-chapters-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/uniting-innovation-and-community-the-2026-ieee-rochester-joint-chapters-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Uniting Innovation and Community: The 2026 IEEE Rochester Joint Chapters Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"24\">We are thrilled to invite you to the <b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">2026 IEEE Rochester, NY Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM)<\/b>, on <strong>March 26, 2026<\/strong>, at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. The JCM is an extraordinary annual event that showcases the vibrant engineering and technology landscape in our region. This half-day symposium is your gateway to connecting with experts across all IEEE engineering disciplines and learning from industry and academic leaders in the Rochester Region.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"29\">Keynote: The Metaverse of &#8220;Medical Tech &amp; AI&#8221; (MeTAI)<\/h2>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"width: 95%;border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 42.0174%;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/vtools_ui\/media\/display\/e37d38c6-8d5a-4288-ab3f-49cf081be383\" width=\"193\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Kyle J. Myers<\/strong><br \/>\nFellow, Hagler Institute of Advanced Studies, Biomedical Engineering<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 62.3918%;text-align: left;vertical-align: middle\">Our esteemed keynote speaker,\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"30\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">Dr. Kyle J. Myers<\/b>, will deliver a compelling presentation on &#8220;A Metaverse of \u2018Medical Technology and AI\u2019 (MeTAI).&#8221; Drawing from over 30 years of FDA leadership, Dr. Myers will discuss the next generation of study designs and evaluation methods for AI-based medical practice. This is a must-attend talk for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, medical imaging, and regulatory science.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"25\">Discover the Technical Chapters Program<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">This year&#8217;s Joint Chapters Meeting is a deep dive into advanced topics that are changing how we live and work. We have curated six technical presentations arranged in three parallel tracks, ensuring a rich learning experience for every attendee:<\/p>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;border-style: none\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10px\" cellpadding=\"10px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #dedede\">\n<td style=\"height: 180px;width: 30%;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/vtools_ui\/media\/display\/21f25efb-5e48-437d-9955-7b8435fdb6f2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.6142%;text-align: justify\"><strong>Earth Cup \u2013 A Stepping Stone Toward Earth Shading:<\/strong> (Dr. Grover Swartzlander, RIT)<\/p>\n<p>Exploring geoengineering solutions to global warming.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 180px;width: 30%;vertical-align: middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/vtools_ui\/media\/display\/6cb43bd6-c165-4b82-a50c-2192e9feca99\" width=\"153\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.6142%;text-align: justify\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The State of AI in Filmmaking, 2026:<\/b> (Dr. Flip Phillips, RIT)<\/p>\n<p>Analyzing AI\u2019s impact on creative industries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #dedede\">\n<td style=\"height: 180px;width: 30%;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/vtools_ui\/media\/display\/24a7469b-d03b-4e55-a92f-3098ba7b11fa\" width=\"116\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.6142%;text-align: justify\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Navigating OSHA Compliance:<\/b>\u00a0(Nick Donofrio, PinPoint Safety)<\/p>\n<p>A proactive roadmap for safety culture.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 180px;width: 30%;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/vtools_ui\/media\/display\/1dc2263c-92bf-43be-9fdf-4740008b543c\" width=\"144\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.6142%;text-align: justify\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Engineering in Medicine and Biology:<\/b>\u00a0(Dr. Zhongwang Dou, RIT)<\/p>\n<p>Addressing CVD and stroke through fluid mechanics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #dedede\">\n<td style=\"height: 180px;width: 30%;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/vtools_ui\/media\/display\/7af3e02d-24f0-49f4-a3b1-6f6ea08f7be0\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.6142%;text-align: justify\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Power Integrity:<\/b>\u00a0(James Herrmann, Re:Build AppliedLogix LLC)<\/p>\n<p>Modern principles for circuit board design.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/vtools_ui\/media\/display\/bba36223-4b26-4311-bb69-c8d1517358c0\" width=\"117\" height=\"151\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.6142%\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Founding the National Center for Intelligent Imaging:<\/b>\u00a0(Dr. Dan Newman, University of Rochester)<\/p>\n<p>A talk on creating centers for innovation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"31\">Join Us for Networking and Dinner<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\">The event concludes with powerful networking opportunities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"33,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"33,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Student Poster Session:<\/b> Support emerging researchers and discover fresh perspectives.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"33,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"33,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Professional Reception:<\/b> A social hour featuring crudit\u00e9s and a cash bar.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"33,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"33,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;ALL-AMERICAN BUFFET&#8221; Dinner:<\/b> Enjoy a premium menu, including Roasted Salmon, Chicken French, and Grilled Vegetable Napoleon, during the poster awards ceremony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"34\">Register Today and Save!<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Registration is required for this event.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">IEEE Member:<\/b> $35 (or $35 for a member\u2019s significant other)<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"36,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Non-Member:<\/b> $45<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"36,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">IEEE Student Member:<\/b> $15 (Non-IEEE Student: $25)<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"36,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">IEEE Life Member or Fellow:<\/b> $25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37\">For the complete schedule and detailed speaker biographies, please <a href=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/m\/506710\">visit the registration page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"38\">We are excited to welcome you to this flagship event on the IEEE Rochester Section&#8217;s annual program calendar!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 IEEE Rochester, NY Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM), on March 26, 2026, at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. 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This recap highlights key updates and ways to get involved for members who were unable to attend.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparing for Upcoming Technical Events<\/h3>\n<p>Planning continues for the <strong>Engineering Symposium of Rochester (ESR)<\/strong>, with an immediate need for <strong>additional speakers for the electrical track<\/strong>. Members interested in presenting or contributing are encouraged to reach out\u2014this is a great opportunity to showcase expertise and support the local engineering community.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM)<\/strong> is also progressing, with ongoing coordination of speakers, registration, and logistics. While early registration numbers were modest, participation is expected to grow as the event approaches.<\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming Meeting Locations<\/h3>\n<p>The committee confirmed locations for upcoming ExCom meetings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Mendon Golf Club<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional updates regarding April\u2019s meeting location will be communicated as finalized.<\/p>\n<h3>Financial and Section Updates<\/h3>\n<p>The Section remains in a strong financial position thanks to investment returns in the Long Term Investment Fund, supporting continued programming and future initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Updates were also shared on IEEE Section Congress, scheduled for <strong>August in Scotland<\/strong>, with local leadership participating in broader regional coordination efforts.<\/p>\n<h3>Communications and Engagement<\/h3>\n<p>The team discussed improvements to Section communications, including delays in the March newsletter and ensuring members consistently receive notices and updates. Contributions for upcoming newsletters are encouraged to help highlight Section activities and achievements.<\/p>\n<h3>Volunteer Opportunities and Next Steps<\/h3>\n<p>Several opportunities are open for members looking to get involved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Present at ESR<\/strong> (electrical track speakers needed)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contribute to the Section newsletter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Support JCM planning and participation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Engage in industry outreach and partnerships<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participate in upcoming strategic planning (SWOT session)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, volunteers are supporting efforts such as developing webinars for chapter leaders and strengthening connections with local industry partners.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>With strong progress on key events and a focus on communications, engagement, and strategic planning, the IEEE Rochester Section continues to build momentum for 2026. Members are encouraged to get involved in upcoming activities and help shape the Section\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are the ExCom minutes:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester_ExCom_Minutes_March_2026.pdf\">https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester_ExCom_Minutes_March_2026.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Newsletter submitted by: Danny Lai 06\/03\/2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 March 2026 Meeting Recap<br \/>\nThe IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee met on March 3, 2026, to review ongoing initiatives, finalize event planning, and identify opportunities for member involvement. This recap highlights key updates and ways to get involved for members who &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[330013],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-excommminutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8656","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/68"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8656"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8656\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8658,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8656\/revisions\/8658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":8664,"date":"2026-03-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/rochester-section-march-2026-newsletter\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:07:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:07:24","slug":"rochester-section-march-2026-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/rochester-section-march-2026-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Rochester Section March 2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"url}\" alt=\"{Image #1 Descriptor:21}\" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>{Image #1 Descriptor:21}<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>IEEE Rochester Section \u2013 March 2026 Newsletter Highlights<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>The March newsletter spotlights a strong lineup of events and technical programming for the Rochester engineering community.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Joint Chapters Meeting (March 26, 2026):<\/strong><br \/>\nA flagship event featuring technical talks, a student poster competition, networking, and a keynote on AI in medical imaging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emerging Tech Focus:<\/strong><br \/>\nTopics include AI in healthcare and imaging, intelligent imaging initiatives, and industry applications spanning engineering, safety, and design.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upcoming Events:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>March 10 \u2013 RAG &amp; Generative AI session<\/li>\n<li>May 18\u201319 \u2013 IEEE STRATUS<\/li>\n<li>June 14 \u2013 Electrostatics Society Annual Meeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n    <a href=\"url}\"><strong>View the Full Newsletter (PDF)<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n<p>Newsletter submitted by: Mark Schrader on 2026-03-06.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{Image #1 Descriptor:21}<\/p>\n<p>IEEE Rochester Section \u2013 March 2026 Newsletter Highlights<\/p>\n<p>The March newsletter spotlights a strong lineup of events and technical programming for the Rochester engineering community.<\/p>\n<p>Joint Chapters Meeting (March 26, 2026):<br \/>\nA flagship event featuring technical talks, a student poster competition, networking, and a keynote on &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[350575],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newsletters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/68"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8664"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8664\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8666,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8664\/revisions\/8666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8664"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":8653,"date":"2026-02-03T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-02-03-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:39:08","slug":"rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-02-03-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/rochester-section-excom-meeting-minutes-for-02-03-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rochester Section ExCom Meeting Minutes for 02\/03\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 February 2026 Meeting Recap<\/h2>\n<p>The IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee met on <strong>February 3, 2026<\/strong>, to review Section operations, plan upcoming activities, and identify ways to strengthen engagement across the local engineering community.<\/p>\n<h3>Strategic Planning and Operations<\/h3>\n<p>Chair Gene Saltzberg led discussions on improving communication processes, clarifying voting membership and quorum requirements, and aligning with IEEE\u2019s corporate SWOT initiative to guide future Section strategy.<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Update<\/h3>\n<p>The Section remains on solid financial footing, having closed 2025 with a slight surplus and maintaining a healthy account balance. Year-end reporting is in progress to support planning and transparency.<\/p>\n<h3>2027 Student Activities Conference (SAC)<\/h3>\n<p>The committee explored the possibility of hosting the <strong>2027 Student Activities Conference<\/strong> in Rochester. Early steps include gathering interest from student branches and identifying volunteers to support the effort, with further discussion planned at upcoming regional meetings.<\/p>\n<h3>Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM)<\/h3>\n<p>Planning for the Joint Chapters Meeting is progressing well, with the venue secured and logistics in place. The keynote speaker has been updated, and preparations remain on track for a successful event.<\/p>\n<h3>Member Engagement and Upcoming Activities<\/h3>\n<p>A key focus of the meeting was improving member engagement through partnerships and events. Several upcoming activities were highlighted:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 26, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Joint IEEE\u2013Rochester Engineering Society (RES) webinar (continuing education \/ PDH opportunity)<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 10, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Scheduled technical session coordinated with local partners<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 16, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Engineering Symposium of Rochester<\/li>\n<li><strong>May\/June 2026 (planned)<\/strong> \u2013 Company site visit event (pending approval and scheduling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional engagement efforts include a student panel discussion at RIT, technical webinars, and tours designed to strengthen connections with members and local organizations.<\/p>\n<h3>Continuing Education Initiatives<\/h3>\n<p>The Section continues expanding professional development opportunities, including webinars and a planned tutorial session at the Electrostatics Society of America Annual Meeting, which will also be livestreamed.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>With strong financial health, active event planning, and a renewed focus on member value, the IEEE Rochester Section is building positive momentum for 2026. The Executive Committee remains committed to delivering meaningful technical programming, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing engagement opportunities for all members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are the ExCom minutes:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester-Section-ExCom-Minutes_February_2026.pdf\">https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester-Section-ExCom-Minutes_February_2026.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Newsletter submitted by: Danny Lai 06\/03\/2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 February 2026 Meeting Recap<br \/>\nThe IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee met on February 3, 2026, to review Section operations, plan upcoming activities, and identify ways to strengthen engagement across the local engineering community.<br \/>\nStrategic Planning and Operations<br \/>\nChair Gene Saltzberg led discussions on 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Section January 2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-107539 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/02\/Gene-Saltzberg-Picture-for-IEEE-RES-newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Gene Saltzberg, Section Chair\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the New Section Chair and New Events for 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Image to the left:<\/strong> Gene Saltzberg, Section Chair<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/02\/RES_January_2026_IEEE-Newsletter-r010.docx\">Here is the January 2026 newsletter!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Newsletter submitted by: Mark Schrader on 02\/03\/2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcoming the New Section Chair and New Events for 2026<br \/>\nImage to the left: Gene Saltzberg, Section Chair<br \/>\nHere is the January 2026 newsletter!<br \/>\nNewsletter submitted by: Mark Schrader 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Section ExCom Meeting Minutes for 01\/06\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 January 2026 Meeting Recap<\/h2>\n<p>The IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee kicked off the year with its January 6, 2026 meeting, bringing together section leadership to review past activities, plan for 2026, and discuss strategies to strengthen engagement across the local engineering community.<\/p>\n<h3>Reflecting on a Busy 2025<\/h3>\n<p>The committee reviewed a highly active 2025, which included a wide range of technical presentations, administrative meetings, and non-technical events. This strong foundation highlights the Section\u2019s continued commitment to delivering value to its members through diverse programming.<\/p>\n<h3>Planning for 2026 Initiatives<\/h3>\n<p>Looking ahead, discussions focused on preparation for the upcoming Sections Congress and continued coordination of chapter activities. Updates on the Joint Chapters Meeting and engineering symposium planning reinforced the importance of flagship events in sustaining engagement and technical exchange.<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Health and Sponsorship Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>The Treasurer reported a solid financial position, along with positive investment returns. The committee discussed a potential budget increase and explored sponsorship opportunities, particularly to support major events such as the Joint Chapters Meeting.<\/p>\n<h3>Membership, Awards, and Engagement<\/h3>\n<p>The committee reviewed membership trends, awards nominations, and committee activity. A key theme was the need to address declining meeting attendance and identify new ways to engage members, including strengthening communication and leadership involvement.<\/p>\n<h3>Elections and Administrative Updates<\/h3>\n<p>Election results were shared, and planning for the section newsletter and officer announcements was discussed. Additional administrative updates included website and email improvements, as well as preparation for future meetings.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>With a focus on strong event programming, financial stability, and improved member engagement, the IEEE Rochester Section begins 2026 well-positioned for continued growth. The Executive Committee will carry forward these priorities as it builds momentum throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are the ExCom minutes:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester-Section-Excom-Meeting-Minutes_January-2026.pdf\">https:\/\/r1.ieee.org\/rochester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/IEEE_Rochester-Section-Excom-Meeting-Minutes_January-2026.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Newsletter submitted by: Danny Lai 06\/03\/2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IEEE Rochester Section ExCom \u2013 January 2026 Meeting Recap<br \/>\nThe IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee kicked off the year with its January 6, 2026 meeting, bringing together section leadership to review past activities, plan for 2026, and discuss strategies to strengthen engagement across the local engineering 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