IEEE Lebanon Section

Dear Colleagues, Dear Students, I hope this email finds you well. We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Data Acquisition Workshop and LabVIEW Hackathon scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 2nd at Beirut Arab University. Here is a quick glance at the LabVIEW and Data Acquisition Workshop Agenda: Introduction to NI LabVIEW Overview on NI Hardware Platforms Introduction to Instrumentation and Online Data Logging Systems (using NI myDAQ) Introduction to NI Embedded and Real-Time Systems (using NI myRIO) After the workshop, we will have another exciting competition to test what you have learned throughout the course, and the winners of this event will have amazing prizes awaiting them. The competition is divided into two categories: Embedded and Real-time competition (Category A) Instrumentation and Online Data Logging competition (Category B) We would also like to invite you to take part in the LabVIEW and Data Acquisition Workshop survey where you can register your group name, members and will help you decide which category you will be competing in based on your knowledge and qualifications. You can access the survey on the following link: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/epB3B4 https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/epB3B4 (https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/epB3B4) Your response would be greatly appreciated. survey.zohopublic.com In case you were not able to answer all questions in the survey, do not worry. The LabVIEW and Data Acquisition Workshop will cover all the subtopics in detail. Your participation in the survey is much appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best Regards, Alaa DAHER (Ph.D) Assistant Professor, Beirut Arab University - Faculty of engineering, Biomedical engineering program Debiyeh, Lebanon Mobile: 00961 70 455368 Agenda: 09:30-11:00: LabVIEW and Data Acquisition Workshop. 11:00-11:30: Introduction to development challenge. 11:30-12:00: Coffee Break. 12:00-14:00: Competition coding time. 14:00-14:30: Closing and Awards. Room: B2 Room, Bldg: Faculty of Engineering, , BAU, Debbieh campus, Debbieh , Lebanon, Lebanon, 0000

Attention all entrepreneurs in Beirut! Farah Social Foundation is excited to announce the call for applications for the new program IDEALAB. The event will be hosted and organized by IEEE LIU Student Branch Date: Wednesday June 10, 2023 Time: 3:30 to 4:30 PM Location: LIU Beirut campus, Amphitheater - Block D Registration: https://forms.gle/5NeNg3yiLbeaTr14A If you have an idea in the sectors of #Cleantech or #AgriFoodTech, then this one is for you. The IdeaLab Program is a two-month cycle that allows startups to learn how to identify their problem, validate their solution in the market and create a strong team that has the capacity to take on the challenge and scale their startup. Benefits of the program: • Technical Assistance • Market Validation Problem/Market fit • Up to $1500 Grants Apply today through: https://bit.ly/3MUxgrK For more information: https://idealab.farahsocialfoundation.com/ This program is under the ACT Smart Innovation Hub, a comprehensive initiative launched by Berytech and funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lebanon. #Berytech #actsmart #Berytechcommunity #partnergrowth #capacitybuilding #Innovation #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Agrytech #Clyntech #NLinLebanon #ACTsmartcommunity #idealab #lebanon Co-sponsored by: Berytech and funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lebanon. Room: Amphitheater, Bldg: Block D, Salim-Salam, Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/360547

The 3rd meeting of the IEEE Lebanon Section Executive Committee is scheduled on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 5:00 pm. It will take place at the Lebanese International University (LIU), Salome Campus. Co-sponsored by: Lebanese International University (LIU) Agenda: Time Tentative duration Agenda item 5:00-5:15 pm 15 minutes 01. Welcome presentation from the LIU Student Branch representative 5:15-5:20 pm 5 minutes 02. Roll call (M. Awad) 5:20-5:25 pm 5 minutes 03. Agenda Adoption (H. Kanaan) 5:25-6:15 pm 50 minutes 04. Chair report & motions (H. Kanaan) 6:15-6:30 pm 15 minutes 05. Industry relations officer report & motions (N. Ajam) 6:30-6:45 pm 15 minutes Break 6:45-7:00 pm 15 minutes 06. Students representative report & motions (H. Topjian) 7:00-7:15 pm 15 minutes 07. Student activities officer report & motions (C. Ghanem) 7:15-7:30 pm 15 minutes 08. Awards coordinator report & motions (M. Khalil) 7:30-7:45 pm 15 minutes 09. Professional activities coordinator report & motions (R. Rammal) 7:45-8:00 pm 15 minutes 10. Multimedia coordinator report & motions (M. Kassab) 8:00-8:10 pm 10 minutes 11. Other business 8:10-8:15 pm 5 minutes 12. Closing remarks & Adjourn Lebanese International University Mount Lebanon Campus, Saloumeh roundabout, Sin el fil, Mount Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon

In this event we will be talking about AI in general. How things work. Our speaker will be talking about the positive and negative side of AI, how we can integrated in our jobs and the future of this technology. Speaker(s): Dr Elie Badine Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/361245

Due to lecturer's voice problem; This talk will be postponed to later that will be announced! Sorry for this! Speaker(s): Dr. Lina Bertling Tjernberg ***CANCELED*** Room: Amphitheater, Bldg: Block D, Salim-Salam, Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/361019

🗣️ Calling all university students! Come join us for a fun and informative workshop on Arduino. In this workshop, you'll learn how to code and build your own electronic gadgets, using simple components like LEDs, sensors, and motors. No prior experience is necessary! Arduino starter kits will be provided for use at the workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops. 💻 🗓️ Saturday May 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM 📍 City University campus - KABA Bldg K-G01 💰 Free and open for all university students Limited places available. Register now: https://forms.gle/ccmKkryP7LDX9ALc6 City University campus - KABA Bldg K-G01, Tripoli, Lebanon, Lebanon, 0000

We cordially invite you to join us on Monday, May 22nd, 2023 for a highly informative and educational field visit to the Zahrani Power Plant. This event is an unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the cutting-edge technology and processes behind modern power generation. The field visit will commence promptly at 8:00 AM at the Lebanese International University, whereupon attendees will board the university bus for a comfortable and convenient ride to the Zahrani Power Plant. Throughout the journey, attendees will have ample opportunity to engage with one another and bask in the picturesque views of the surrounding area. Upon arrival, expert guides will greet attendees and lead them on a comprehensive tour of the power plant's various facilities. The tour is designed to provide attendees with a deep understanding of the plant's operations, as well as insights into the latest technological advances that make modern power generation possible. After the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an informative Q&A session with the plant's knowledgeable experts. The session is designed to foster dialogue and facilitate the exchange of ideas, making it a highly engaging and productive experience for all involved. Finally, attendees will board the university bus at 12:30 PM for a comfortable and safe return trip. Note that this is the first batch of students as there will be others later this year. Zahrani, Nabatieh, Lebanon, Lebanon

Blockchain To Fight Hyperinflation 🎙️| Who will give this session? ▶️| Maseh Hadaf & Christa-Maria Daoud Maseh Hadaf: He is the cofounder at Sinbad, a digital dollar wallet that helps people protect their savings from hyperinflation in the Middle East and North Africa. Sinbad is 1 of 6 companies out of 30 that graduated from the year-long, highly competitive Creative Destruction Labs Blockchain Programme, based out of the University of Toronto. He has worked at Global Affairs Canada, the UNDP in Ukraine, and with an organization serving refugees in Jordan. He is a top 30 under 30 York University alumni, Rhodes scholar finalist, and recipient of the national Canadian CGS-M scholarship for his paper on the relationship between gender and mobile internet use in Afghanistan. Christa-Maria Daoud: She is a driven individual who has dedicated herself to community engagement and building. As a Business Management student at Lebanese American University (LAU), she has achieved academic excellence and received a fully funded higher education scholarship from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In addition to her academic achievements, Christa-Maria has demonstrated a deep commitment to social and humanitarian causes. She volunteers for over 12 hours each month with various NGOs. Her passion for community service has helped her develop a deep understanding of the challenges that many people face, as well as the importance of working collaboratively to overcome these challenges. As a community manager at Sinbad, she is responsible for finding universities to collaborate with, co-facilitating workshops, and managing social media accounts. Her excellent communication skills and ability to connect with people have been instrumental in her success at Sinbad. ⏺️| Topics to be discussed • Exploring whether blockchain can help fight hyperinflationv • Discuss hyperinflation, dollarization, and stablecoin in Lebanon • Do a demo of transferring with a self custody wallet • Compare case studies of blockchain in other hyperinflationary countries) 🗓| When will this happen? Monday, May 22, 2023 | at 3:30 pm, Beirut Time (GMT +2) 📍| Where's the location? Amphitheater, Block D at LIU (Beirut Campus) / Google Meet. 💰| How much am I going to pay? It's absolutely free. We prefer to create free of charge events about topics without any restriction, so no money is needed to attend the seminar! Room: Amphitheater, Bldg: Block D, Salim-Salam, Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/361709

We cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 for a highly informative and educational field visit to the Zahrani Power Plant. This event is an unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the cutting-edge technology and processes behind modern power generation. The field visit will commence promptly at 8:00 AM at the Lebanese International University, whereupon attendees will board the university bus for a comfortable and convenient ride to the Zahrani Power Plant. Throughout the journey, attendees will have ample opportunity to engage with one another and bask in the picturesque views of the surrounding area. Upon arrival, expert guides will greet attendees and lead them on a comprehensive tour of the power plant's various facilities. The tour is designed to provide attendees with a deep understanding of the plant's operations, as well as insights into the latest technological advances that make modern power generation possible. After the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an informative Q&A session with the plant's knowledgeable experts. The session is designed to foster dialogue and facilitate the exchange of ideas, making it a highly engaging and productive experience for all involved. Finally, attendees will board the university bus at 12:30 PM for a comfortable and safe return trip. Note that this is the second batch of students as there will be others later this year. Zahrani, Nabatieh, Lebanon, Lebanon

🎙️| Who will give this session? ▶️| Ali Koubayssi Ali Koubayssi completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Lebanese International University in 2014 and 2016, respectively. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. In 2015, he began working as a lab instructor at the same university. With over 10 research papers published in various IEEE conferences and journals, Eng. Koubayssi has also provided supervision and guidance for numerous undergraduate and graduate projects. He is an active member of the OEA and IEEE, specifically within the IEEE Power & Energy Society Membership (PES). Currently serving as the webmaster for the joint chapter, IE13/PE31/CAS04/PEL35 (CH08625), his research interests encompass fault detection, hybrid power system design, smart grids, and renewable energy systems. ⏺️| Topics to be discussed In various everyday operations or industrial processes, the control of devices or physical quantities such as time, temperature, sound, and light is crucial to achieving the desired outcome. For instance, an airplane would not be useful to a pilot if they cannot navigate it as intended, and an air-conditioner would be ineffective if it cannot regulate the room temperature. These examples highlight the importance of process control. This seminar will focus on the following: • The distinction between manual and automatic control. • The definition and role of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). • An exploration of hard-wired relays. • The advantages offered by PLCs compared to hard-wired relays. • A comparison between PLCs and microcontrollers. 🗓| When will this happen? Friday, May 26, 2023 | at 11:00 Am, Beirut Time (GMT +2) 📍| Where's the location? LIU Beirut Campus (Room: 203B) / Google Meet 💰| How much am I going to pay? It's absolutely free. We prefer to create free of charge events about topics without any restriction, so no money is needed to attend the seminar! Speaker(s): Mr. Ali Koubayssi, Room: 203, Bldg: Block B, Salim-Salam, Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/362252

Major Annoncement Alert !!! Calling all students and young professionals! After a long 4 years break, Grand Tech is officially back with new innovations for a full day event! Join us at the University of Balamand to gain valuable insights, build your network, and prepare for the next step in your career. This year's focus on unleashing your virtual reality experience by exploring the metaverse through AR/VR which is not to be missed! Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM till 4:30 PM Location: UOB Main Koura Campus - Nahyan Auditorium You can find the registration link in the bio of @ieee.uob and @ieeeyp_lebanon Don't wait - register now for IEEE Grand Tech Lebanon 2023 to take the first step towards a brighter future. Agenda: 9:00-9:30 Registration 9:30-10:00 Opening Ceremony 10:00-10:30 A walkthrough of Immersive Technology 10h30 -11h00 Keynote speech: "The Metaverse: Realities and Opportunities" 11:00 -11:40 Coffee Break & Demo - Here and in the Metaverse 11:40-12:20 Panel Discussion: How AR and VR accelerate our transition to the metaverse 12:20-13:00 Lunch Break 13:00-14:30 Workshop: How do I create a space in the Metaverse? 14:30-16:00 Student Competition 16:00-16:15 Closing Ceremony and Announcement of winners University of Balamand, Balamand, Lebanon, Lebanon