Invitation to IEEE iSTEP–SPAC Event – May 1, 2026

Dear all,
You are warmly invited to attend the IEEE iSTEP–SPAC event hosted by the Student Activities & Young Professional Committee of the IEEE New York Section.
Several IEEE leaders will be joining us, including:
– Dr. Kevin Lu, Student Activities Coordinator, IEEE Region 1
– Dr. Ping‑Tsai Chung, Chair of IEEE NY Section
– Mr. Robert Pellegrino, Acting Secretary & Past Chair, IEEE NY Section
– Mr. Samir Iabbassen, Young Professionals Coordinator, IEEE NY Section
Event Details:
Date: May 1, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location:
Academic Complex Building, Room A‑103
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
285 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Best regards,
Xinzhou (Joe) Wei
Student Activities, IEEE NY Section
Co-sponsored by: IEEE NY Section Student Activies, IEEE Student Branch New York City College of Technology/CUNY and IEEE Student Branch at LIU-Brooklyn
Speaker(s): Dr. Chung, Dr. Lu, Bob, Samir
Agenda:
Agenda
5:30 PM – Welcome, refreshments, student’s projects demo, and networking
6:00 PM – Introduction – Dr. Xinzhou Wei, Professor, New York City College of Technology, CUNY
6:05 PM – Welcome remark & IEEE One Voice Video, Dr. Ping-Tsai Chung, Chair, IEEE NY Section
6:10 PM – Brief Introduction of IEEE R1 and Student Activities, Dr. Kevin Lu, IEEE R1
6:20 PM – Keynote: Introduction of Benefits of IEEE Membership, Mr. Robert Pellegrino, Past Chair, IEEE New York Section
7:00 PM – Bridge the gap – Soft skills expected from Industry, Mr. Samir Iabbassen, Coordinator of Yong Professional, IEEE NY Section.
7:10 PM – Panel Session
7:30 PM – Concluding Remarks
Room: A-103, Bldg: Academic Complex Building, 285 Jay Street, Academic Complex, New York City College of Technology of CUNY, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11201