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PROFESSIONAL WEBINARS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS
ESDA—Understanding Export Regulations Affecting the Electronic System Design Ecosystem | Webinar | September 15, 2021 
The world of export compliance is increasingly complex and perplexing. Expert Larry Disenhof, ESD Alliance Export Committee Chair and Group Director of the Cadence Export Compliance and Government Relations gives you his perspective, invaluable insights, and suggestions to navigate export regulations.
Strategic Materials Conference—SMC | Live Event in San Jose | September 27-29, 2021 | Early Bird ends Sept 13, 2021.
October 10-14, 2021, Save the date for the 13th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), which will be held online as a fully virtual conference.
MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress—MSEC | Live Event in San Diego | October 11-13, 2021
October 10-14, 2021 Join us for the 56th IEEE IAS Annual Meeting and Technical Conference, which will be fully virtual.
Austin Golf Classic | Falconhead Golf Course, Austin, TX | October 20, 2021
Silicon Valley Forum | A Semiconductor Outlook—Emerging Markets & Technologies Driving Significant Investment Globally | Milpitas, CA | October 22, 2021
International Trade Partners Conference—ITPC | Live Event in Oahu, HI | October 31–November 3, 2021 | Early Bird ends Sept 17, 2021.
Pacific Northwest Forum | The Road Forward—A Look at the Technology and Emerging Trends Affecting Growth | Live Event in Beaverton, OR | November 5, 2021
SEMICON West | San Francisco and Virtual - Hybrid Event | December 7-9, 2021
April 2022, 23rd International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED'22), Virtual
IEEE CHAPTER AND SOCIETY EVENTS
Santa Clara Valley Section
9/16, 11:00 am, SFBAC PELS SCV MAG, Modeling Transformer Winding Behavior of Multi Output Power Supplies using Mutual Impedance Effects, Virtual Event An equivalent circuit for transformers; both magnetic coupling effects and winding losses; performance of a simulated phase-shifted bridge converter with two independent loads is compared to hardware results.
9/16, 12:00 pm, SFBA EPS SUST, Sustainable Electronics – From Dumped e-Waste to a Circular Economy: What is Needed?, WebEx
9/16, 12:00 pm, SCV REL, Evaluation of Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastics in Consumer Electronics Systems, WebEx
9/16, 5:30 pm, SCV SPS, Forum on Autonomous Driving Systems, Virtual Event
9/21, 11:30 am, SFBA NANO, Solid-State Batteries: Nanoscale Probing at the Electrode Interface, Virtual Event
9/21, 6:00 pm, SCV CS, A Discussion of Approaches to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, WebEx
9/30, 12:00 am, SFBA EPS, Ultrafast Time Domain Cryogenic CMOS Device Characterization Platform for Quantum Computing Applications, WebEx
10/7, 12:00 pm, SFBA EPS, Integration of an Optoelectronic, Flexible Neural Stimulator for Implantable Retinal Prosthesis, WebEx
10/12, 6:00 pm, SCV CS, AI for HPC: Experiences and Opportunities, WebEx
10/13, 4:00 pm, SCV SUST, Circular Plastics and their Implications for the Environment, Virtual Event
10/14, 12:00 pm, SFBA EPS, Adding Stretchability to Flexible Hybrid Electronics by using Metal Gel Interconnects, WebEx
10/21, 12:00 pm, SFBA EPS, Advanced Packaging for Silicon Photonics Based Modules and Applications, WebEx
San Francisco Section
IEEE San Francisco Section is excited to announce the new Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group. Join the group and take advantage of technical and professional activities empowering Women in Engineering. If you're interested, please contact the Group Founder at ksalima@ieee.org.
Oakland East Bay Section
9/16, 6:00 pm, OEB YP, Happy Hour Mixer, Drake's Dealership, 2325 Broadway, Oakland Happy Hour Mixer for students and Alumni of St. Mary's and Cal State East Bay. Entrepreneurship: Engineering, Business/ Marketing, Public Relations, Creative Arts/ Design, Community and many more. Scavenger hunt icebreaker. $5 OEB PES, Speakers and topics of interest requested! Let us know what topics you would like to know about so we can better meet the needs of our community. Please contact Rosanna Lerma at rosanna@edesignc.com.
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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Sonoma State University, located in the North Bay Area, is now offering a hybrid Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. See ad below for more details.
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Empower your future with a MS Engineering degree specializing in Smart Sustainable Energy Systems from San Jose State University. Our hybrid program is suitable for working professionals and provides students with the knowledge
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CALL FOR PAPERS Papers due on October 15, 2021 for the 23rd International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED'22),  which will be held virtually in April 2022. Papers are accepted in the areas of manufacturing, design and EDA. Work-in-Progress (WIP) papers, and special session proposals are also accepted.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference—ASMC | Live Event | CFA Deadline: Oct 22, 2021.
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION 
September 21-23, 2021, Sensors Converge, San Jose & Streaming GloballyCovering the biggest design engineering trends: From sensors and chips to the cloud, Sensors Converge covers the technologies and applications driving innovation today. 100+ dynamic educational sessions and panels across 10 all-new tracks; COVID-19 Innovations, Embedded Systems, Energy Harvesting & Power Management, and more.
What you will experience: Venture out and explore! Register with code IEEE for your free pass!
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Earn a top engineering degree on a budget!
MS ECE program highlights: To learn more, visit the website and attend an upcoming information session. Ready to apply? Apply now for Spring 2022! You are cordially invited to attend the RF and wireless training courses listed below by Besser Associates, the worldwide leader in RF and wireless training. 
RF Technology Certification, Visit our website for the latest schedule, On Demand, Online For the complete schedule please visit: BesserAssociates.com. SCU Engineering: Leading the way to a sustainable future. 
Engineering with a Mission
Power Systems and Sustainable Energy ProgramStudents in this two-year program learn about the basics of the power grid, the technical challenges of a grid with high penetration of renewable energies, the existing policy, and the pricing of the grid, while also learning the rudiments of project management—a necessary tool in this field. Topics of study include:
* Fundamentals of power systems For more information, see scu.edu/engineering/academic-programs/power-systems-and-sustainable-energy-program/master-of-science-program// To obtain more information on SCU's School of Engineering, please contact Stacey Tinker, Director of Admissions, at stinker@scu.edu or call 408-554-4313. 
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension - A legacy of more than 50 years of personalized classroom experience — now bringing that to your home — live, online professional courses for every stage of your career.
Follow this link to browse upcoming courses.
Principle Based Leadership for Project Managers, Begins 9/18/2021 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054; Email: extension@ucsc.edu; Phone: 408-861-3700
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SMC offers latest market insights into drivers of materials innovation, advanced materials, management, and business success in the microelectronics supply chain. The live event includes a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Luncheon, plus U.S. Senator Mark Warner is providing the "State of the Address."
ECCE is the world's leading technical conference and exhibition for electrical and electromechanical energy conversion research and innovation.
MSEC focuses on the latest industry trends in MEMS and sensors. Thought leaders + visionaries discuss economic and business updates along with technology advancements. Topics include medical, fitness, smart buildings, smart cities, environmental sensors, air quality sensors, and more.
Learn about the future trends in applications of electrical technology, standards, industrial and commercial power systems, data centers, process controls, automation, electrostatics, and more. Valuable tutorials also taught. After the event date, registrants can revisit the conference contents via the on-demand feature for another 30 days.
Join your industry colleagues, customers, and suppliers for an afternoon of golf + networking. Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship — Show your support for STEM and the SEMI High Tech U program by purchasing mulligans to fund the scholarship in honor of [late] Ken Parmerter/TEL. You don’t have to play to support this effort!
Hear our panel of industry and Wall Street experts discuss the latest technology trends, the global competitive environment, and the decision-making process for regional and state-level investments. Join us in-person to explore industry trends from the economic, market, technology, and manufacturing perspectives, and more.
ITPC is the prestigious gathering for C-suite executives, leaders, and experts to share unique insights and discuss key topics shaping the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. Global geopolitical/economic issues, market outlook, technology pipeline, emerging innovation, + more.
Join industry and Wall Street experts for an in-person forum to discuss the various facets driving current growth, semiconductors’ future outlook, and the latest technology trends that are likely to continue.
December 5-9, 2021, 58th 
SEMICON West offers both LIVE and VIRTUAL aspects with Exhibits | Programs | Networking. Registration opens on September 7. Book your hotel now with special discounted rates. CALLING ALL EXHIBITORS! Contact Shane Poblete +1.202.847.5983 to secure your exhibit space to reach a global LIVE and Virtual audience.
and technical skills required to formulate, analyze, and solve complex problems related to the optimal design and integration of sustainable energy sources into the modern power networks. Learn more at our upcoming 
ASMC is soliciting abstracts for all areas of semiconductor manufacturing. Authors of selected papers have an opportunity to present their work at the conference plus an invitation to publish their paper in a special ASMC 2022 section of IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing.
