11 Leon St
Boston, Massachusetts
02115
Control Systems Society
IEEE Control Systems Society – Boston Section invites you to our Season Kickoff Meet & Greet on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM. This hybrid event is hosted in collaboration with the Center for Design (CfD) at Northeastern University’s College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD).
This gathering brings together students, researchers, engineers, and industry professionals interested in control systems, robotics, automation, human-machine interaction, and interdisciplinary design. Whether you’re returning for another season or joining for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with the community, learn what’s ahead, and explore ways to get involved.
We will also share open leadership and volunteer opportunities within the Boston Section – ideal for those looking to contribute to event planning, speaker outreach, programming, and community engagement.
In-person attendees can enjoy free pizza and soda throughout the evening.
Join us to meet the chapter leadership, hear about upcoming activities, and help shape the future of the IEEE Control Systems Society in Boston.
Event Agenda
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Introduction from the Chair, IEEE CSS – Boston Section
- Overview of the event and hybrid format
6:40 PM – 6:55 PM
IEEE CSS Boston: Vision for the 2025–2026 Season
- Key focus areas and planned initiatives
- Overview of technical talks, workshops, and collaborative events
6:55 PM – 7:10 PM
Get Involved: Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Open roles within the Boston Section
- Ways to contribute to programming, outreach, and community building
7:10 PM – 7:25 PM
Partner Spotlight: Center for Design (CfD), CAMD at Northeastern University
- Interdisciplinary design perspectives
- Opportunities for cross-department collaborations
7:25 PM – 7:50 PM
Networking & Community Conversations
- Meet fellow students, researchers, and professionals
- Connect around ongoing projects, interests, and potential collaborations
- Pizza and soda served for in-person attendees
7:50 PM – 8:00 PM
Closing Session
- Open floor for final questions and suggestions
- Announcements on upcoming events and next steps
Join via Zoom:
https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/99578209672?pwd=E13u293aMekxmnvbfa8DedMPh2EivQ.1
Meeting ID: 995 7820 9672
Passcode: 267878
Northeastern University, 11 Leon St, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115 – Building: Ryder Hall, Room Number: 102
Speakers: Sundar of Northeastern University
Biography:
Sundararaman Rengarajan (Sundar) is the Chair of the IEEE Control Systems Society – Boston Section and a PhD candidate in Human Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University, working in the Playful Mind Lab under Dr. Leanne Chukoskie. His research focuses on eye-tracking, motor timing, attention, and computational methods for understanding autism-related behaviors. Beyond academia, Sundar is the founder of Mith.AI, where he leads the development of Sugar Slay, a gamified decision-support tool for Type 1 Diabetes management. His work has been supported by the Northeastern SPARK Fund, MassVentures Acorn Innovation Grant, and NSF i-Corps.
Sundar is also deeply involved in Boston’s innovation and cultural ecosystem – serving in leadership roles across Startup Boston, BostonCHI, and the Sri Lakshmi Temple’s cultural programs. He is a Carnatic violinist, a mentor to student researchers and entrepreneurs, and an advocate for community-driven, interdisciplinary collaboration.
Registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/513723
Thank you for joining us – looking forward to a great season ahead.