IEEE Day - Engineering In Music
IEEE AP-S COPE, IEEE AP-S SIGHT, IEEE AP-S CAC, IEEE North Jersey Section, IEEE Princeton/Central Jersey Section, IEEE Rutgers AP-S Student Branch Chapter, and IEEE Rutgers University co-sponsor the IEEE Day Event
Engineering plays a pivotal role in music by merging artistic expression with technological innovation to advance both professional practice and societal impact. For musicians and audio professionals, engineering enables high-fidelity recording systems, digital signal processing, and intelligent sound design tools that expand creative possibilities and enhance live performances. Beyond the professional domain, engineering contributes to humanitarian applications such as developing affordable musical instruments, designing assistive technologies like hearing aids and cochlear implants, and creating therapeutic sound systems that support mental health, rehabilitation, and community well-being. STEM activities further strengthen this connection by engaging students in hands-on projects like building simple electronic instruments, coding music-generating algorithms, exploring acoustics through wave experiments, and applying robotics to interactive performance systems. Such initiatives not only cultivate technical and creative skills but also inspire the next generation to view engineering as a bridge between science, technology, and the universal language of music. By integrating professional engagement, humanitarian values, and STEM education, engineering in music enriches artistic excellence while fostering accessibility, innovation, and global cultural connection.
Please Register at:
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/500050
Venue: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Date: October 11, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (EST, October 11, 2025)
Note: All attendees will receive complimentary registration, along with refreshments and dinner.
The primary objectives of the workshop are as follows:
- To actively engage students, researchers, and professionals in intelligent systems-driven humanitarian initiatives that aim to enhance human well-being.
- To disseminate and critically evaluate recent research findings, emerging technologies, and innovative methodologies related to intelligent systems and their applications.
- To showcase practical implementations and case studies that illustrate the transformative impact of intelligent systems across various industries and within society.
- To foster interdisciplinary collaboration by convening experts from diverse fields to address complex, real-world challenges that require integrated solutions.
- To establish a dynamic networking platform that facilitates the development of professional connections among researchers, practitioners, and students, thereby promoting knowledge exchange and long-term collaborations.
- To underscore the significance of engineering in music as an effective medium for engaging with STEM disciplines, fostering creativity, and bridging the gap between science and the arts through activities such as acoustics experiments, sound engineering projects, and AI-driven music applications.
- To investigate humanitarian applications of engineering in music, which include the design of affordable instruments, assistive technologies for the hearing-impaired, and therapeutic sound systems that support mental health, rehabilitation, and cultural inclusion.
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- 500 Bartholomew Rd,
- Parking: Lot 51, Lot 59, Lot 54.
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- United States 08854
- Building: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering
- Room Number: 105
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Ajay Poddar (akpoddar@IEEE.org), Anisha Apte (anisha_apte@IEEE.org), Shuping Li (shuping.li@rutgers.edu), Demetrios Lambropoulos (dpl60@soe.rutgers.edu), Dr. Katherine August
- Co-sponsored by IEEE North Jersey Section and Rutgers University
Agenda
Venue: Rutgers University
Date: October 11, 2025
Organizing Chair: Dr. Anisha Apte,
The development of Technology has played a vital role in the way music has made its way in society. Its influence, impact, accessibility, and many factors have been influenced by the advancement of technology. Its humanitarian aspect cannot be ignored.
Today, a group of engineers is here to celebrate IEEE Day with us, bringing their music and the IEEE tagline, Advancing Technology for Humanity.
Artists:
Indian classical Music on the Sitar: Mahesh Apte
Indian classical Vocal Music: Pradnya Jadhav
Accompanying on Tabla: Aditya Phatak
Fusion of Western and Indian Music - Aditya, Mukta and Benjamin
Sound Engineer - Praful Mestri
Presentation and Support team: Raj Pofale, Anisha Apte, Mukta Phatak
Please Register at:
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/500050