BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260411T000618Z UID:4B55B91E-5161-45C4-B0C3-0027F027D72B DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T190100 DESCRIPTION:Please Join Us: Distinguished Talk before Seattle Section EXCOM \n\nTuesday\, April 14\n6:00–7:00 PM — Featured Speech\n\nThis event i s prior to the Seattle section EXCOM\n\n7:00-8:30 PM\n\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Sheree Wen\n\nTitle: How Can We Make the AI Data Centers' Infrastructu re Sustainable and Benefit Both the Environment and Society?\n\nAbstract:\ n\nAI data centers are rapidly expanding and are among the most energy-int ensive infrastructure of our time\, consuming power comparable to that of entire cities such as Seattle or Silicon Valley. Their water consumption i s also close to\, or even exceeds\, that of an entire city.\n\nIn some are as of the United States\, this unprecedented demand has already led to har monic disturbances\, power fluctuations\, and\, in extreme cases\, risks o f grid instability.\n\nThis talk will explore and analyze the environmenta l and energy challenges posed by AI data centers.\n\nDr. Wen will present both near-term and long-term solutions\, including innovative approaches t o breakthroughs in power generation\, innovative design to reduce energy c onsumption and minimize environmental impact\, new developments in chip an d system design\, and the enabling of sustainable\, high-performance AI in frastructure for the future.\n\nIn addition\, recommend potential solution s to address citizens’ concerns regarding the possible relocation of the ir homes or businesses due to eminent domain associated with new power tra nsmission and related infrastructure projects.\n\nDon’t miss this timely and impactful discussion on shaping a sustainable AI-powered world.\n\nBi o\n\nDr. Sheree Wen served as the United States National Commissioner to U NESCO – the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organiz ation- and is currently the President of UNESCO Washington State.\n\nDr. W en earned her Ph.D. in Engineering\, Solid State Physics\, and Statistics from UC Berkeley. After her Ph.D.\, she joined IBM Research. Nominated and recognized by several international Academicians. She was awarded the You ng Scientist of the Year award and a gold medal. She solved critical issue s that hindered the rollout of the world's first MIP computer systems\, ma king major contributions. She served in senior management at IBM\, where s he was responsible for corporate technical strategies\, worldwide manufact uring\, corporate quality\, and university grants.\n\nDr. Sheree Wen later built companies that researched and developed innovative products. She es tablished factories in Asia and Yonkers\, New York\, producing leading-edg e electronic products supplied to the Federal Government\, including the D OD\, DOA\, NAVY\, Chief of Staff\, and state and local governments. Her fa ctories made OEM products under the names of IBM\, AT&T\, Unisys\, and the Wen brand. Her products were distributed worldwide through brand stores\, wholesale\, and chain stores\, including Walmart\, Sam's Club\, OEM outle ts\, and major distributors.\n\nHer companies were recognized as 5-star qu ality suppliers by NASA and Boeing\; She was awarded the United States Sma ll Business Administration’s Award of Excellence. Dr. Wen was the Invent or of the first innovative hacker-free LCD display\, awarded leadership ce rtificates by the Department of Defense (DOD).\n\nAt IEEE\, Dr. Wen has se rved in multiple leadership roles\, including\n\nChair of the IEEE Humanit arian Partnership.\nChair of the IEEE USA Communication Policy Committee a nd Cybersecurity Committee.\nRegion 6 Chair of Women in Engineering.\nRegi on 6 Chair of the Government Relations Committee.\nVice Chair of the IEEE USA R&D Policy Committee\nRegion 6 Chair of the AI Initiative\nChair of th e IEEE Seattle Section.\n\nDr. Wen also organized conferences and\n\nChair of the 2024 IEEE 140th Anniversary\, Innovation Renaissance across three centuries\,\n2024 IEEE World leaders AI Summit\, AI enablement workshops\, Best of AI online workshops\, Sip and Inspire with AI receptions.\nThe Ge neral Chair of the 2025 IEEE New Era AI World Leaders Summit: Uniting Sate llite\, Humanity\, and the Smart World\, a landmark conference that brough t together global leaders\, corporate executives\, and academic experts. E vent details are available at https://attend.ieee.org/neweraai25/\n\nVice Chair of the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 15)\n\nT hroughout the years\, Sheree has devoted herself to the public good. She s erves on numerous non-profit boards and donates generously to support caus es.\n\nThe United States National Commissioner to UNESCO\, United Nations Educational\, Scientific\, and Cultural Organization.\nDeputy Mayor of the City of Medina\, WA\nChair of UNESCO Women Artists\nUnited States Committ ee on International Council on Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS)\nWashington State Emergency Management Committee.\nWashington State Art Commission\nS eattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Board\nPacific Northwest Ballet Board\nThe University of Washington Library Board.\nPuget Sound Research C ouncil (PSRC) Economic Development Board\nWestchester County\, NY Economic Development Board.\nKing County Emergency Management Advisory Committee\n Washington First Robotics\nUW Bothell Technology Advisory Board\n\nDr. Wen has contributed numerous technical white papers to the United States Sena te\, Congress\, Washington State\, and local governments\, and has activel y participated in many committees and boards. She holds multiple patents a nd has published numerous technical papers. She has served on commissions reviewing research programs at U.S. national laboratories\, including nucl ear reactors and related facilities. She also served on a Washington State committee that reviewed the Hanford nuclear site.\n\nAwards and Recogniti ons\nYoung Scientist of the Year\; the Robert Hardy Lansing Gold Medal\,\n IBM Achievement Awards\, and two IBM Invention Awards\,\nLeadership Certif icate by DOD\,\nTop Women Supplier – NASA\, Boeing.\nNASA 5 Star Quality Award\nThe United States Small Business Administrator’s Award of Excell ence.\nFeatured as a top woman entrepreneur by The New York Times\nFeature d as a 20th-century Asian Professional Woman by Japan's Asahi News\nYWCA i n Westchester\, NY\, named its women's residence Dr. Sheree Wen Sisters’ Village.\n\nParking Link: To reserve parking\, click on the following lin k: https://www.offstreet.io/events/P7HVWR36\nand enter your vehicle licens e plate.\n\nCo-sponsored by: Priyank Desai \, Mike Stiber\, Neha Shetty\, Shiny Abraham \n\nAgenda: \nTuesday\, April 14th \, 2026\, 6 PM- 8:30 PM \n\n6 PM-6:50 PM Speech- How Can AI Data Centers Benefit Both the Environm ent and Society?\n\n7 PM - 8:30 PM EXCOM meeting\n\nParking Link : To rese rve parking\, click on the following link:\n\nhttps://www.offstreet.io/eve nts/RKLSDC5K\n\nRoom: 142\, Bldg: Harding Building\, 1215 E Columbia St ( Central District) Seattle\, WA 98122Read more\, Seattle \, Washington\, Un ited States\, 98122\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553633 LOCATION:Room: 142\, Bldg: Harding Building\, 1215 E Columbia St (Central District) Seattle\, WA 98122Read more\, Seattle \, Washington\, United Sta tes\, 98122\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553633 ORGANIZER:swen@ieee.org SEQUENCE:21 SUMMARY:How Can We Make the AI Data Centers' Infrastructure Sustainable and Benefit Both the Environment and Society? URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553633 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><strong>Please Join Us: &nbsp\;Distinguish ed Talk &nbsp\;before Seattle Section EXCOM</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Tuesd ay\, April 14</strong><br><strong>6:00&ndash\;7:00 PM &mdash\; Featured Sp eech</strong></p>\n<p><strong>This event is prior to &nbsp\;the Seattle se ction EXCOM</strong></p>\n<p><strong>7:00-8:30 PM&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p> <strong>Featured Speaker: Dr. Sheree Wen</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Title: H ow Can We Make the AI Data Centers' Infrastructure Sustainable and Benefit Both the Environment and Society?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:</str ong></p>\n<p>AI data centers are rapidly expanding and are among t<strong> he most energy-intensive infrastructure of our time\,</strong> consuming p ower comparable to that of <strong>entire cities such as Seattle or Silico n Valley. Their water consumption is also close to\, or even exceeds\, tha t of an entire city.</strong></p>\n<p>In some areas of the United States\, this <strong>unprecedented demand has already led to harmonic disturbance s\, power fluctuations\, and\, in extreme cases\, risks of grid instabilit y.</strong></p>\n<p>This talk will explore and analyze the <strong>environ mental and energy challenges posed by AI data centers. </strong></p>\n<p>D r. Wen will present both near-term and long-term solutions\, including <st rong>innovative approaches to breakthroughs in power generation\, innovati ve design to reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact\, new developments in chip and system design\, and the enabling of sustaina ble\, high-performance AI infrastructure for the future.&nbsp\;</strong></ p>\n<p><strong>In addition\, recommend potential solutions to address citi zens&rsquo\; concerns regarding the possible relocation of their homes or businesses due to eminent domain associated with new power transmission an d related infrastructure projects.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Don&rsquo\;t m iss this timely and impactful discussion on shaping a sustainable AI-power ed world.&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Bio</strong></p>\n<p>Dr. Sheree Wen served as the United States National Commissioner to UNESCO &ndash\; t he United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization- and is currently the President of UNESCO Washington State.</p>\n<p>Dr. Wen ear ned her Ph.D. in Engineering\, Solid State Physics\, and Statistics from U C Berkeley. After her Ph.D.\, she joined IBM Research. Nominated and recog nized by several international Academicians. She was awarded the Young Sci entist of the Year award and a gold medal. She solved critical issues that hindered the rollout of the world's first MIP computer systems\, making m ajor contributions. She served in senior management at IBM\, where she was responsible for corporate technical strategies\, worldwide manufacturing\ , corporate quality\, and university grants.</p>\n<p>Dr. Sheree Wen later built companies that researched and developed innovative products. &nbsp\; She established factories in Asia and Yonkers\, New York\, producing leadi ng-edge electronic products supplied to the Federal Government\, including the DOD\, DOA\, NAVY\, Chief of Staff\, and state and local governments. Her factories made OEM products under the names of IBM\, AT&amp\;T\, Unisy s\, and the Wen brand. &nbsp\;Her products were distributed worldwide thro ugh brand stores\, wholesale\, and chain stores\, including Walmart\, Sam' s Club\, OEM outlets\, and major distributors. &nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Her compani es were recognized as 5-star quality suppliers by NASA and Boeing\; She wa s awarded the United States Small Business Administration&rsquo\;s Award o f Excellence. &nbsp\;Dr. Wen was the Inventor of the first innovative hack er-free LCD display\, awarded leadership certificates by the Department of Defense (DOD).</p>\n<p>At IEEE\, Dr. Wen has served in multiple leadershi p roles\, including</p>\n<p>Chair of the IEEE Humanitarian Partnership.<br >Chair of the IEEE USA Communication Policy Committee and Cybersecurity Co mmittee.<br>Region 6 Chair of Women in Engineering.<br>Region 6 Chair of t he Government Relations Committee.<br>Vice Chair of the IEEE USA R&amp\;D Policy Committee<br>Region 6 Chair of the AI Initiative<br>Chair of the IE EE Seattle Section.</p>\n<p>Dr. Wen also organized conferences and</p>\n<p >Chair of the 2024 IEEE 140th Anniversary\, Innovation Renaissance across three centuries\,&nbsp\;<br>2024 IEEE World leaders AI Summit\, AI enablem ent workshops\, Best of AI online workshops\, Sip and Inspire with AI rece ptions.<br>The General Chair of the 2025 IEEE New Era AI World Leaders Sum mit: Uniting Satellite\, Humanity\, and the Smart World\, a landmark confe rence that brought together global leaders\, corporate executives\, and ac ademic experts. Event details are available at &nbsp\;https://attend.ieee. org/neweraai25/</p>\n<p>Vice Chair of the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technol ogy Conference (GHTC 15)</p>\n<p>Throughout the years\, Sheree has devoted herself to the public good. She serves on numerous non-profit boards and donates generously to support causes.</p>\n<p>The United States National C ommissioner to UNESCO\, United Nations Educational\, Scientific\, and Cult ural Organization.&nbsp\;<br>Deputy Mayor of the City of Medina\, WA&nbsp\ ;<br>Chair of UNESCO Women Artists<br>United States Committee on Internati onal Council on Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS)<br>Washington State Emerge ncy Management Committee.<br>Washington State Art Commission<br>Seattle In ternational Film Festival (SIFF) Board<br>Pacific Northwest Ballet Board<b r>The University of Washington Library Board.<br>Puget Sound Research Coun cil (PSRC) Economic Development Board<br>Westchester County\, NY Economic Development Board.<br>King County Emergency Management Advisory Committee< br>Washington First Robotics<br>UW Bothell Technology Advisory Board&nbsp\ ;</p>\n<p>Dr. Wen has contributed numerous technical white papers to the U nited States Senate\, Congress\, Washington State\, and local governments\ , and has actively participated in many committees and boards. She holds m ultiple patents and has published numerous technical papers. She has serve d on commissions reviewing research programs at U.S. national laboratories \, including nuclear reactors and related facilities. She also served on a Washington State committee that reviewed the Hanford nuclear site.</p>\n< p>Awards and Recognitions<br>Young Scientist of the Year\; the Robert Hard y Lansing Gold Medal\,<br>IBM Achievement Awards\, and two IBM Invention A wards\,<br>Leadership Certificate by DOD\,<br>Top Women Supplier &ndash\; NASA\, Boeing.<br>NASA 5 Star Quality Award<br>The United States Small Bus iness Administrator&rsquo\;s Award of Excellence.<br>Featured as a top wom an entrepreneur by The New York Times<br>Featured as a 20th-century Asian Professional Woman by Japan's Asahi News<br>YWCA in Westchester\, NY\, nam ed its women's residence Dr. Sheree Wen Sisters&rsquo\; Village.</p>\n<p>< br>Parking Link: To reserve parking\, click on the following link: https:/ /www.offstreet.io/events/P7HVWR36<br>and enter your vehicle license plate. &nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p ><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>Tuesday\, April&nbsp\; 14th&nbsp\; \, 2026\, &nbsp\; &nbsp\;6 PM- 8:30 PM</p>\n<p><strong>6 PM-6:50 PM&nbsp\; &nbsp\;Sp eech- How Can AI Data Centers Benefit Both the Environment and Society?</s trong></p>\n<p><strong>7 PM - 8:30 PM&nbsp\; EXCOM meeting </strong></p>\n <p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;Parking Link&nbsp\; : To reserve parking \, click on the following link: &nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p data-start="112" data-end="170"><em><strong><u><a id="m_5698079867437031536OWA59b64e98-7947 -6339-67b6-d1908174bcce" title="Original URL: https://www.offstreet.io/eve nts/RKLSDC5K. 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