http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/ IEEE vTools.Meetings System en-us Under the leadership of Bill Gates, Microsoft has become one of the most profitable companies in the history of the world. There are many keystones to Microsoft's continuing lock-in as a convicted (yet untrammeled) monopolist in the personal-computer software market. One of the most important of these keystones, and one which is a matter of personal experience for many of us, is their control over access to the information we store in digital documents. Microsoft Word, by default, stores documents in a proprietary format which can only be read reliably by other copies of the same version of Word. Therefore, almost everyone who works in any kind of office needs to purchase an up-to-date copy of Microsoft Word in order to be able to access these documents. The seminar will present some technical background on ODF, as well as OOXML, Microsoft's response to ODF. The current status of these formats with regards to international standard-setting bodies such as ISO will be described. The political environment surrounding government decisions to adopt ODF will be reviewed, with particular attention to recent developments in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the People's Republic of China. Opinions expressed by the presenters are their own and not necessarily those of their employer, IEEE, or the sponsors. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/8 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/8 <b>Come and meet the Control System Team Leader for the F-117 Stealth Fighter Project</b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/12 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/12 Performing business and personal transactions and transmitting information over computer networks (such as the Internet) raise important questions related to security. How are business and personal identities authenticated? How is the integrity of digital information maintained? How is transmitted information kept confidential? How is the privacy of data protected? How do you prevent a transaction from being refuted? The common denominator in the solving these problems is cryptography -- basic cryptographic services such as authentication, data integrity, data confidentiality, and non-repudiation. Storing business and personal information on disk, tape, and other storage media also raise issues of security - especially when the storage media is in transit, has been returned for repair (and failure analysis), or has entered the disposal stream. Again, cryptography can be used to protect the information. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/14 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/14 Virtualization Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/15 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/15 Clinical Information Systems and Technology (at Mayo) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/16 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/16 We are joining the La Crosse Area Chapter of ASHRAE kicking off the 2007-2008 year with a cruise on the Julia Belle Swain. Music will be furnished by the La Crosse Area Songwriters. Ed Keuper, who has been enjoying his retirement from Trane by working as an engineer on the Julia Belle Swain, will give a short explanation of the steam propulsion system. The Julia Belle Swain (www.juliabelle.com) was constructed in 1971 in Dubuque , Iowa , with the express purpose of duplicating as much as possible the Western Rivers Packet Boat style of about 1850-1880. To propel the boat, the two-cylinder Gillette and Eaton steam engine was removed from the retired car ferry "City of Baton Rouge " and fitted onto the stern of the Julia Belle Swain. The 12 in. bore, 60 in. stroke engine was built in Lake City , Minnesota in 1915 and was operated on the City of Baton Rouge until its retirement in 1967. The steam engine and paddle wheel on the boat are the only means of propulsion, and in this regard the boat is unique on the Mississippi River system. All four of the other true steam boats on the river have underwater thrusters of some sort. The discounted cruise price is available to members of ASHRAE and other engineering societies, spouses, and guests who are interested in engineering or the operation of a steamboat. The cruise will also be open to the public at the regular price of $31.60 with tax. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/17 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/17 Please plan to attend the October 1st, <b>IEEE Student Night</b> where we will have a good time meeting the members in the Student Branches of IEEE at the SCS <b>Inverness Building 42</b> Office cafeteria, eating Bar-B -Que and hearing about the <b>UAB student developed Wireless Network for Vestavia</b>. Various employers around the state may be present to discuss employment opportunities. * This will be a great informational event * Make professional contacts with engineering companies hiring in Alabama * Learn about the Alabama Section of IEEE * Network with IEEE Students from Alabama, Auburn, UAB, Tuskeegee and Gadsden State Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/20 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/20 <b>Come and learn about the proper PPE required for working around energized electrical equipment</b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/21 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/21 <b>Come and meet James Spann</b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/22 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/22 Meeting of Alabama Chapter of IEEE Communications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/25 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/25 Business Meeting open to interested parties Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/26 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/26 Annual holiday networking event! Gather at 6:30pm for drinks and informal snacks or dinner with the chapter members and officers. Discuss the speaker agenda for next year and our plans for the IEEE EMC Conference (August 17-22, 2008), and the IEEE exhibit booth at Convergence 2008 (October 20-22, 2008). Separate checks. Registration will open in November. Registration is requested (register below). (Photo by Mark Ciechanowski) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/27 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/27 <html> <head> </head> <body> <h2>Fall Section Conference and Dinner</h2> <p> To attend the Engineering Management Society online webinar only (5pm to 6pm EST Paul Ostrowski Engineering Management Society, Clinical Engineering), please use the <a href="http://oumgt.ieee.org/meeting_registration/register/28">oumgt registration</a>. Once you register we will email you the webinar information. <p> To attend in person (5pm EST Paul Ostrowski, Engineering Management Society, 8pm EST Stephen Forrest keynote), please use the <a href="http://www.emcsociety.org/sectionregistration.html">Section Conference Registration</a> and see more information at the official <a href="http://www.ieee-sem.org/">Section web page</a>. </body> </html> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/28 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/28 Spring Section Conference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/30 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/30 Congressional Visits Day <a href="http://www.ieee-usa.org">IEEE-USA</a> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/32 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/32 EMC 2008 <a href="http://www.emc2008.org">EMC2008</a> web site Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/33 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/33 100 Year Anniversary of the Southeastern Michigan Section of IEEE. We are seeking committee members to help plan and organize the event. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/39 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/39 The November ExCom meeting. Register at <a href="http://www.ieeecommunities.org/ieee.semichigan">Online Community</a> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/40 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/40 The December ExCom meeting. See <a href="http://www.ieeecommunities.org/ieee.semichigan">Online Community</a> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/41 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/41 Annual ESD Affiliate Council Gold Awards Banquet. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/43 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/43 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international program for children ages 9-14 (9-16 outside of the U.S. and Canada). It combines a hands-on, interactive robotics program and a research presentation with a sports-like atmosphere. Teams consist of up to 10 members and focus on such things as team building, problem solving, creativity, and analytical thinking. Each September we provide FLL teams around the world with an annual Challenge. The Challenge is based on a set of real-world problems facing scientists today. It has two parts: a robot game and a project. In the robot game teams design, build, program, and test autonomous robots that must perform a series of tasks, or missions. In the project, teams conduct research and create a technological or engineering solution to an aspect of the Challenge and present that solution. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/44 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/44 This IEEE East Tennessee Section meeting is being held jointly with the Oak Ridge Section of the Instumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA). The cost is $10. Students will be admitted free. The speaker will be Chris Jenkins who will discuss the following cyber security issues. o What is “Cyber Security” o Laws About Cyber Security o Terrorism and Cyber Security o Roll of Information Technology (I.T.) o Securing SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems o Security Hardware Tools o NMS Network Management Software – Managing Your Network o Other Network Security Measures o Cyber Defense Strategies Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/46 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/46 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/49 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/49 Next Monday, November 26, Dr. Mehmet Aksit will be visiting us for a special IEEE Computer Society seminar talk. Dr. Aksit is from the University of Twente in the Netherlands, one of the top Dutch schools in computer science. He is one of the leaders of aspects and objects in Europe; in fact, the very first aspect-oriented conference was hosted by him in the Netherlands. Some of the empirical parts of his talk will be based on industry collaborations that he has formed in Europe. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/50 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/50 IEEE GOLD Seminar Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/51 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/51 Career Management Workshop presented by IEEE GOLD group and Women-In-Engineering group Want to initiate or advance your career and become clear about your goals and develop a plan to achieve them? Heard about networking but are not yet convinced that it is meaningful or do not know how to start it? Then this workshop will give you some important information and training. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Register for lunch by Sunday, Jan 27th, because we need to turn in a food count on Jan 28th. Stay for lunch and talk with the speaker more and have a chance to ask questions. If you are not going to have lunch, you may register up to Feb 1st. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please, bring 10 to 20 business cards (we will print business cards for student participants registered by the deadline) for the networking exercise. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/52 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/52 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Industry Applications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/53 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/53 The December Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Power Engineering Society has been CANCELED Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/54 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/54 The December Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE GOLD Affinity Group <b>has been canceled.</b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/55 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/55 Officers must attend one the two (2) training sessions. New Officer Training Webinars preseneted by IEEE Region 4. Details to be determined. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/59 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/59 <b>Come and meet the Internationally Renowned Cyber Sleuth Gary Warner</b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/60 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/60 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/61 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/61 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/62 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/62 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/63 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/63 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/64 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/64 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/65 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/65 <b>Come and enjoy a Lunch and Learn compliments of GOLD. </b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/66 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/66 January Alabama Communications Society Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/67 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/67 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Industry Applications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/68 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/68 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Industry Applications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/69 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/69 An IEEE East Tennessee Section meeting will be held on Wednesday, Januuary 30, 2008. The cost is $10 for IEEE members and guests. Students will be admitted for free. Three entree choices will be available from the menu and will include salad, drink, and dessert. Alchoholic beverages may be purchased individually. RSVP required no later than noon on Tuesday, January 29. To RSVP click on the line below that reads "Click here to register." Directions to Naples Restaurant: From Oak Ridge & West Knoxville travel towards Knoxville on I40/75 and exit at Northshore/Papermill Drive. Stay in the left lanes to go on Northshore Drive and go 1 mile to Kingston Pike. Turn left and go 1.5 miles to Naples Restaurant on the right at 5500 Kingston Pike. From Downtown or East/North Knoxville follow similar directions as above except travel west on I-40 to exit at Papermill and turn under the interstate onto Northshore Drive. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/71 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/71 Envisioned applications of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) include surveillance, monitoring and tracking tasks. These motivate well decentralized estimation and smoothing of deterministic and (non)stationary random signals using (possibly correlated) observations collected across distributed sensors. In this talk we present state-of-the-art algorithms for consensus-based distributed estimation using ad hoc WSNs where sensors communicate over single-hop noisy links. The novel framework reformulates basic estimation criteria such as least-squares, maximum-likelihood, maximum a posteriori, and linear mean-square error, as decomposable, constrained, convex optimization problems that are amenable to distributed solutions. The resultant distributed estimators are provably convergent to their centralized counterparts and robust to communication noise. Besides stationary, the framework encompasses adaptive filtering and smoothing of non-stationary signals through distributed LMS and Kalman filtering. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/72 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/72 Christian Milaster will share the story behind the design and construction of his off-the-grid, off-the-well, off-the-furnace house in Lanesboro, Minnesota which successfully combines a contemporary design and 21st-century comfort with an environmentally-friendly and energy-sustainable life style. The house, located 3 car minutes from downtown Lanesboro, combines wind energy, passive solar design, masonry stove, rainwater collection, insulated concrete forms, environmentally-friendly building materials, and energy- and water-efficient appliances (with a photovoltaic and solar hot water system as well as a fossil-fuel-free radiant in-floor heating system coming online soon, hopefully in 2008). http://www.lichtnstein.org/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/73 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/73 Envisioned applications of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) include surveillance, monitoring and tracking tasks. These motivate well decentralized estimation and smoothing of deterministic and (non)stationary random signals using (possibly correlated) observations collected across distributed sensors. In this talk we present state-of-the-art algorithms for consensus-based distributed estimation using ad hoc WSNs where sensors communicate over single-hop noisy links. The novel framework reformulates basic estimation criteria such as least-squares, maximum-likelihood, maximum a posteriori, and linear mean-square error, as decomposable, constrained, convex optimization problems that are amenable to distributed solutions. The resultant distributed estimators are provably convergent to their centralized counterparts and robust to communication noise. Besides stationary, the framework encompasses adaptive filtering and smoothing of non-stationary signals through distributed LMS and Kalman filtering. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/74 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/74 The 57th Annual National Engineers Week is Feb. 17-23. The Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers is going to recognize the occasion by hosting an East Tennessee All Engineers Week Banquet at the Knoxville Convention Center on Tuesday, Feb. 19th. There will be a social hour beginning at 6Pm followed by a buffet dinner and speaker at 7PM. The speaker will be Bruce Pearl, UT Head Basketball Coach. The IEEE East Tennessee Section would like to show it's appreciation to its Life Members, Life Senior Members, and Life Fellows for their continued membership and support of IEEE by inviting them to be guests of the Section at this banquet. If you would like to attend, please click the link below "Click here to register" no later than Sunday, Feb. 10th. A reminder email will be sent to you the week of Feb. 11th after all registrations have been received. Please do not register for the Life Member Banquet if your IEEE Grade is not Life Member, Life Senior, or Life Fellow. You are not a Life member if you are under 65 and your age plus the number of years you have been an IEEE members does not exceed 100. You may bring your spouse or date but please register them seperately so that we can get an accurate head count. If their last name is different plesae indicate that in the Address 1 box. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/75 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/75 <b>Come and meet the lovely and talented Tara Powell</b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/76 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/76 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Industry Applications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/77 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/77 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/78 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/78 Envisioned applications of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) include surveillance, monitoring and tracking tasks. These motivate well decentralized estimation and smoothing of deterministic and (non)stationary random signals using (possibly correlated) observations collected across distributed sensors. In this talk we present state-of-the-art algorithms for consensus-based distributed estimation using ad hoc WSNs where sensors communicate over single-hop noisy links. The novel framework reformulates basic estimation criteria such as least-squares, maximum-likelihood, maximum a posteriori, and linear mean-square error, as decomposable, constrained, convex optimization problems that are amenable to distributed solutions. The resultant distributed estimators are provably convergent to their centralized counterparts and robust to communication noise. Besides stationary, the framework encompasses adaptive filtering and smoothing of non-stationary signals through distributed LMS and Kalman filtering. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/79 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/79 March Alabama Section - Executative Committee Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/81 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/81 IEEE Oregon Section PACE Meeting Topic: "Energy Futures - air, water and land impacts" Speaker: Dr Leonard J. Bond, Laboratory Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Director-elect IEEE Region 6 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Abstract Global population was 3 billion in 1960, estimated at 6.6 billion in September 2007 and is expected to be between 9 and 10 billion by 2050. Global energy consumption is projected to grow by 57% between 2004 and 2030. Energy use in emerging powers, in particular China and India, is growing at unprecedented rates. Greenhouse gas emissions are growing faster than either population or energy use and the price of oil is fast approaching $100 per barrel. The USA has depended on cheap energy. The USA is just 5 percent of the global population and yet we use 25 percent of global energy. We face a time of change in an increasingly energy-hungry world. This talk will briefly review the current global energy situation. It will then explore some of the complex inter-relationships between energy supply, its use and the resulting impacts on the finite air, water and land resources of the “pale blue dot.” The talk will conclude with a discussion of “grand challenges” facing the global community in developing a shared vision that will transition the planet’s energy system. This should be able to meet mankind’s future energy needs, without major disruptions and wars, and be a sustainable system that delivers the earth to be a good home for our children and our grandchildren. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/82 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/82 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/83 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/83 Dr. Ned Sauthoff will discuss an unprecedented international collaboration of scientists and engineers performing needed research and development and design of a burning plasma experiment called ITER (Latin for "the way"). The fusion power produced by ITER will be 10 times greater than the external power delivered to heat the plasma. This IEEE section meeting will be held at the "Lakeside Tavern":http://lakesidetavern.org Chose from four dinner entrees including: Atlantic Grilled Salmon, Chicken St. Baarts, Sirloin Steak, and Pork Tenderloin. Cost for dinner will be $15 for IEEE members, $20 for non-members, and free for students. <b>Reservations are required by 12:00 noon on Monday, March 3, 2008. To register look below for "Click here to register" on this page. If bringing a guest, register them seperately.</b> Directions to the Lakeside Tavern: From Oak Ridge Travel toward the Airport on Pellissippi Parkway and remain on I-140 (past I40) and exit at Westland Rd (Exit 3) and turn right (west). Travel 3 miles west and turn right onto Northshore Rd and after ½ mile turn right into Concord Park at the Lakeside Tavern sign. Travel ¼ mile and up the hill to the parking area in front of the restaurant. The meeting room is in the back called the “Sunset Room” From Central Knoxville Follow similar directions as above except travel west on I-40 to Pellissippi Parkway/I140 and exit south toward Maryville/Alcoa and the Airport. Follow I-140 and exit at Westland Dr. as above. To see a map, click on the link below. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/85 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/85 Ultrawideband (UWB) communications is an extremely promising technology for sensor networks with low (<= 1 MBit/s) data rate. UWB offers high robustness to fading, low energy consumption, and the possibility for veyr precise geolocation. Recognizing these advantages, the IEEE has established a task group 802.15.4a that during the past 2 years developed a standard for such low-rate UWB devices. This standard, which covers both the PHY and the MAC layer, will be the main topic of this talk. It contains a number of scientific innovations that specifically exploit the sensor network applications. the physical layer is based on impulse radio, using bursts of impulses that allow coherent as well as noncoherent detection. Good spectral properties are obtained by polarization scrambling. Further options allow the use of chaotic waveforms or chirping. On the MAC side, pure ALOHA, or a special form of CSMA are used, and provisions are made for ranging that is resistant to spoofing or interception. We will then discuss some open research problems, whose solution could lead to further improvements in future systems. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/86 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/86 <b>Come and meet Robert Holmes Jr. He is the Senior vice President for Ethics and Corporate Concerns at Alabama Power</b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/87 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/87 This Linux Introduction workshop is intended for Microsoft users to become acquainted with the Linux platform. The workshop will begin with a overview presentation and continue with a hands on session using a Ubuntu Linux distribution. The workshop will touch on the typical functions that a user would expect to use day to day- the desktop, email, web browser, file manager, Office applications, finding and installing applications, next steps to gain confidence. How does one install and configure some version of Linux, how do you choose the various offerings. Each attendee will receive a bootable CD that can be used later on their own system. This is intended to be the first of several hands on workshops. The workshop is limited to 20 people. Non IBM employees should arrive 10 minutes early and enter via the contractor entrance on the east side of building 006. Park in the lot to the north of building 006. Registration is required to ensure security arrangements can be made. You may bring your own laptop, please let Ron Jensen know at r.jensen@ieee.org Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/88 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/88 Envisioned applications of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) include surveillance, monitoring and tracking tasks. These motivate well decentralized estimation and smoothing of deterministic and (non)stationary random signals using (possibly correlated) observations collected across distributed sensors. In this talk we present state-of-the-art algorithms for consensus-based distributed estimation using ad hoc WSNs where sensors communicate over single-hop noisy links. The novel framework reformulates basic estimation criteria such as least-squares, maximum-likelihood, maximum a posteriori, and linear mean-square error, as decomposable, constrained, convex optimization problems that are amenable to distributed solutions. The resultant distributed estimators are provably convergent to their centralized counterparts and robust to communication noise. Besides stationary, the framework encompasses adaptive filtering and smoothing of non-stationary signals through distributed LMS and Kalman filtering. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/89 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/89 Talk about staying fit and healthy living. Reference will be made to the important role that technology plays in achieving one own healthy living goal, Dr Laskowski educational qualifications and academic placements,his membership and invovlement in events, and committees local,state, national, and international, his personal achievrment and interest in sports and activity will all go towards making this a lecture that we all find interesting and extremely useful. You will hear some of the most important advice you have ever received in your whole life. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/90 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/90 For most small businesses, expanding to international sales can be a mystery and a perceived danger. But it doesn't have to be that way. We will explore the means and benefits of expanding international sales. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/91 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/91 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/92 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/92 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/93 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/93 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/94 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/94 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/95 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/95 The 2009 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC09) will be held in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. The conference is co-sponsored by IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) and IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS). This year the conference will feature the theme of sustainability: hybrid, plug-in, fuel cell and battery technology. The conference also features keynote speakers from top executives of the major automotive companies, and a banquet at the Henry Ford Museum. Chris Mi, Ph.D, General Chair James Gover, Ph.D, Vice Chair Fang, Z. Peng, Ph.D, Program Chair http://www.vppc09.org http://www.ewh.ieee.org/conf/vppc http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=vpcc09 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:14:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/96 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/96 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/97 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/97 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/98 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/98 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/99 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/99 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/100 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/100 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/102 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/102 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/103 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/103 Fall Section Conference. Topic: Green Technology. A Message from the Conference Chair: This year, the IEEE of Southeastern Michigan will focus the annual Fall Section Conference on the development, implementation, and commercialization of Green Technology in the Great Lakes Region. Our goals are simple: We wish to raise awareness of the diverse regional activity in Green Technology in the area. We will explore the research efforts, the opportunities for realizations, present examples of implementations, and discuss the business opportunities. Session Speakers Dr. Subhendu Guha, Senior V.P. and Chairman, United Solar Ovonic LLC, Thin Solar Cell Technology Roland Kibler, Manager, Technology Development, NEXTENERGY, Alternate Energy Opportunities in Michigan Dr. Robert W. Fletcher, Associate Professor and Director, Alternative Energy Program, LTU, Lisa M. Kurek, Managing Partner, Biotechnology Business Consultants, LLC, DOE Grants Business Opportunity Jay Iyengar, Chrysler Hybrid Vehicle Program, Commercialization of Hybrid Electric Vehicles Dr. Fazal Syed, Hybrid Vehicles, Ford Motor Company, Application of Fuzzy Control methods for Improving Attributes in the Ford Escape Hybrid Electric Vehicle Scott Mccormick, President, Connected Vehicle Trade Association, A Technologists Most Difficult Challenge - Educating Decision and Policy Makers Dean Wisniewski, PE, SMIEEE, University of Michigan, IEEE Student Conselor, Visteon Corp, Application of the solar electric technologies to the marketplace Robert Frendewey, UTG Inc., Green Job Opportunities and New Carrier Directions John Wolar, Director, Alternate Energy Solutions, Inc., Integrating Wind Turbine Generation into Utility Grids Prof. Dean M Aslam, Ph.D., Assoc. Director, NSF ERC for WIMS (www.wimserc.org <http://www.wimserc.org>), Assoc. VP Americas, MANCEF (www.MANCEF.org <http://www.mancef.org/>), Director, Micro and Nano Technology Laboratory (MANTL), Poster Presentation on Alternate Energy Prof. Amir Mortazawi, Ph.D, Professor of Power Transmission, School of Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Microwave Solar Power Transmission from Space Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:44:17 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/106 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/106 Title: "Recent Development in Generalization Error for Supervised Learning Problem with Applications in Model Selection and Feature Selection" Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/108 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/108 ESD Affiliate Council meeting at ESD Office in Southfield, Michigan Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/110 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/110 August Section Executive Committee Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/113 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/113 September Section Executive Committee Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:07:53 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/115 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/115 October Section Executive Committee Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/116 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/116 November Section Executive Committee Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/117 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/117 December Section Executive Committee Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/118 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/118 The IEEE East Tennessee Section will have a presentation of EPRI's Electric Technology Research by Mark Stephens followed by a tour of various live test cells demonstrating the 'future of electricity' in America, including 'Prices to Devices' whereby a continuous 'price' signal will be streamed to the home, and various appliances will react to price fluctuations by pre-cooling the home anticipating the higher-priced daily demand surge, for instance. Other aids will be in place to allow the homeowner to react to the price dynamics manually. There will be a working electric vehicle 're-fueling pump', Power Quality Studies, and more! IEEE members and students will be admitted free. Non-members will be charged $20. Reservations are required no later than Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 6PM. <b>Register below at "Click here to register"</b> NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT REGISTRATION DUE TO LIMITED SEATING Directions to EPRI: From I-40 take I-140/162 Pellissippi Parkway North toward Oak Ridge. Take Dutchtown Road exit. Turn right onto Dutchtown Road West. Turn right onto Innovation Drive (at the “Corridor Park” Office park sign). Continue to the end of the road and turn left at the stop sign onto Corridor Park Blvd. EPRI is located in the first office building on the right (942 Corridor Park Blvd.) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/119 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/119 May Section Executive Committee Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/120 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/120 <b>Come and meet Al Belotserkovskiy</b> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/121 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/121 Dr Igor will share his unique experiences with robotic surgery and his unique insight in to where and what this fantastic innovation could lead to in a few years. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/123 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/123 Abstract Testability challenges in HSIO links continue to confound the best of us. As the three components in a data link -- transmitter, path, and receiver -- necessarily create a complete system across multiple highly variable devices, we will discuss requiring both the transmitter and the receiver to negotiate best possible bidirectional data transmission in the presence of process variation and device defects, thereby reducing or, preferably, eliminating the need for 100% production test. Speaker bio: Dr. Burnell G. West, who is now retired, is a Life Fellow of the IEEE. He was last employed as Vice President and Chief Architect of Credence Systems. He has been involved in Semiconductor Test since 1982 -- originally employed by Fairchild Test Systems, over the last quarter century his company name has changed several times, becoming successively: Sentry Test Systems Schlumberger NPTest Credence Prior to his work in semiconductor test, Dr. West worked on electronic instrumentation systems, and before that, nuclear device testing. His principal contributions in semiconductor test were: * Major innovations in digital signal timing measurements, with instrumentation capable of resolving delta-time measurements to less than 100 femtoseconds; * High-performance ATE system architecture, including the very successful and much copied Sequencer per Pin test system architecture. He has published dozens of papers and participated in numerous conferences, symposia, and workshops, and has received 33 US patents, with 15 applications still pending. Directions: OGI is located at the intersection of Walker Rd. and NW Amberglen Pkwy. Please follow directions to the Wilson Clark Center given at the OGI website http://www.ogi.edu/maps/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/124 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/124 This is a demonstration meeting. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/125 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/125 <br> Building Composite Business Applications by Bill Fay, Business Process Management Specialist, IBM. <p> Beer and Appetizers provided! Sponsored by RIIS and Ciber. <br> richard.bollinger@ieee.org Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/126 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/126 Visita tecnica a la hidroelectrica ESTI de AES Panama en Chiriqui.<br> <p> Salida de Panama el 24 de mayo a la 1:00am desde la oficina de la Seccion Panama.<br> Salida de David el 25 de mayo a las 10:00am<br> <p> <b>Cuota de participacion:</b><br> No Miembro profesional $150<br> Miembro IEEE profesional $120<br> Miembro IEEE-PES profesional $90 <br> Estudiante IEEE $90<br> Estudiante PES $75<br> </p> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/127 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/127 New York Section Meeting to be held at Con Edison's Headquarters located at 3 Irving Place, New York, NY on the 19th Floor. Non Con Ed Employees must register at the visitors reception desk located in the lobby Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/128 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/128 As professional groups such as the IEEE and the AIA as well as Governments implement policies and laws to drive increased focus on energy efficiency and use of renewable energy, it becomes increasingly important for members to include such topics in continuing education curricula. From a very small current base in terms of percentage of total electricity generated, some forecasts show photovoltaic (PV) sources contributing as much as 60% of electricity by the end of this century. Our speaker will address some of the issues in the PV market today, technology trade-offs and design considerations. Included will be some actual examples of how PV has been integrated into commercial buildings in New York as well as other locations. Case studies, incentives and financial justification will also be elements of the presentation. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/130 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/130 The section will hold a picnic on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at "Melton Hill Park":http://www.knoxcounty.org/parks/park_shelters_melton.php. There will be no speaker, just socializing. Come and get to know your IEEE colleagues. We'll have a barbeque with all the fixins. The picnic is free for IEEE members, IEEE student members, and other students. Non-member guests will be charged $10. Please register so we know how much food to get. *Register below at Click Here to Register.* Deadline for registration is 6PM on Monday, June 9, 2008. One of my goals this year is to start Society Chapters since this would give the section the opportunity to invite distinguished speakers sponsored by the Societies. If you are a member of the Computer Society or Nuclear and Plasma Society, please come to the picnic and sign the petition to start a Chapter. To find out more about distinguished speakers from these societies, please visit "Computer Society":http://www.computer.org/portal/site/ieeecs/menuitem.c5efb9b8ade9096b8a9ca0108bcd45f3/index.jsp?&pName=ieeecs_level1&path=ieeecs/communities/chapter/DVP&file=Northamerica.xml&xsl=generic.xsl and "Nuclear and Plasma Society":http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/nps/NPSS_DLP.html. Directions to Melton Hill Park: From I40 take I-140 toward Oak Ridge. Take the Hardin Valley Exit and turn right (west). Turn right onto Steele Rd., right beside Hardin Valley Elementary School. Turn left at next intersection onto Sam Lee Rd. which becomes Couch Mill Rd. Go straight onto Williams Bend Rd which leads right into the park. *If the weather is questionable, check your email before leaving for the picnic. I will send out an email to all who have registered after noon on the day of the picnic if it is postponed due to bad weather.* Terry Kurtz East Tennessee Section Chair Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/131 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/131 <b>SPECIAL TIME and LOCATION</b> Meeting of Alabama Section of IEEE Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/132 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/132 June Section Conference Planning Meeting HI Everyone; Everyone is invited to the Fall conference panning meeting to held Thursday, June 19th at U or M Dearborn Conference Center starting 6:00 PM. Please RSVP so that I might estimate how many meals I should order from the caterer. We need your input, please contribute. It would be helpful to have available speakers early in the planning stage to help provide some program flexibility determining the program’s structure. We would like to also have suggestions for non automotive areas like: Wind energy System modeling for the environment Federal and State Government policies towards research and development Space for environment monitoring and power generation Architecture Urban planning Agriculture Biology and bio chemistry Material science for solar collectors, batteries, insulators… Water sources and waste water management Nano Technology A review of current research projects that that impact all the above. Thank you, David Laurent Senior Project Engineer Vector CANtech, Inc Novi, Michigan dmlaurent@ieee.org Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/134 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/134 ExCom Meeting Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/143 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/143 The Roadrunner Supercomputer recently claimed the #1 slot atop the bi-annual "Top500" list of supercomputers. Roadrunner was also the first system to exceed the much-coveted petaflop performance level (1015 floating-point operations per second) on both Linpack benchmarks and real science applications. 'Peta-scale' computing foreshadows a coming revolution, and will enable users to simulate much more complex scientific problems and accelerate the pace of basic research. IBM Rochester plays a leading role in the development and structure of this technology by teaming with our clients and colleagues around the world. In this seminar, Phil Germann will describe the hardware development aspects of Roadrunner, and compare it to Bluegene/P. Phil will discuss the Roadrunner system hardware configuration, and in particular, the compute engine -- called "Triblade." He will describe the high-level architecture with regard to the use of AMD Opteron and Cell processors, and compare it to the Bluegene/P hardware configuration. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:03:26 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/145 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/145 Topic: "Induced Voltage and Current in Parallel Transmission Lines: ...Causes and Concerns Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/149 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/149 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:29:03 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/151 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/151 The president of Electric Motion Systems, Rakesh Dhawan, will discuss his company's next generation electric bicycle technology. He will address the advanced electric propulsion technology, which uses a proprietary 1000 watt brushless permanent magnet motor controlled by a state-of-the-art DSP device, and a proprietary battery pack, while maintaining the look and feel of a traditional bicycle. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/153 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/153 This Linux Introduction workshop is intended for Microsoft users to become acquainted with the Linux platform. The workshop will begin with a overview presentation and continue with a hands on session using a Ubuntu Linux distribution. The workshop will touch on the typical functions that a user would expect to use day to day- the desktop, email, web browser, file manager, Office applications, finding and installing applications, next steps to gain confidence. How does one install and configure some version of Linux, how do you choose the various offerings. Each attendee will receive a bootable CD that can be used later on their own system. This is intended to be the first of several hands on workshops. The workshop is limited to 20 people. Non IBM employees should arrive 10 minutes early and enter via the contractor entrance on the east side of building 006. Park in the lot to the north of building 006. Registration is required to ensure security arrangements can be made. You may bring your own laptop, please let Ron Jensen know at r.jensen@ieee.org Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:39:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/155 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/155 This Linux Introduction workshop is intended for Microsoft users to become acquainted with the Linux platform. The workshop will begin with a overview presentation and continue with a hands on session using a Ubuntu Linux distribution. The workshop will touch on the typical functions that a user would expect to use day to day- the desktop, email, web browser, file manager, Office applications, finding and installing applications, next steps to gain confidence. How does one install and configure some version of Linux, how do you choose the various offerings. Each attendee will receive a bootable CD that can be used later on their own system. This is intended to be the first of several hands on workshops. The workshop is limited to 20 people. Non IBM employees should arrive 10 minutes early and enter via the contractor entrance on the east side of building 006. Park in the lot to the north of building 006. Registration is required to ensure security arrangements can be made. You may bring your own laptop, please let Ron Jensen know at r.jensen@ieee.org Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:04:23 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/157 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/157 Do you have hundreds of bookmarks in your webbrowser? Are those bookmarks unreachable, impossible to organize, and scroll beyond your screen? Do you wish that your bookmarks would travel with you - regardless of what computer you are using. Or, do you want to find uniquely entertaining articles and ideas that will expand your knowledge? Social Bookmarking is for you! Social Bookmarking has exploded in the past few years with a variety of services that each cater to different needs of their users. This presentation will introduce you to three popular, and very different, social bookmarking sites "reddit.com", "digg.com", and "del.icio.us". You will learn what you can do at each free service and how to apply it to your own internet use. The community surrounding these services and plugins for your webbrowser to make them more accessible will be covered. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:47:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/159 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/159 Robotics is positioned in the midst of all the new and developing technologies to capture interest and to create learning opportunities for all students, especially young technologists. Organizations and activity groups are growing rapidly at the local, regional, national, and international levels. They are fed by the energy of elementary through high school student and parent interests. IEEE promotes and supports this activity in a number of ways; IEEE-USA Professional Activities Committee for Engineers (PACE) has provided financial support and various levels of IEEE member involvement in roles of directors, mentors and coaches. This presentation will cover the basics of robotics educational activities and will highlight the Coulee Subsection’s role in promoting and facilitating this new aspect of technology education which has impacted over 1,000 students in our local area. Our members have drawn from several IEEE resources including Sections Congress, IEEE USA Annual Meetings, ideas and inspirations from other IEEE sections and regions, educational forums, and other organizations including FIRST with the goal of raising public awareness of engineering. This project is helping to change the culture by inspiring and being inspired by students with the hope of creating new interests in and attitudes toward engineering. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:49:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/163 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/163 Since 1970, the Imaging, Robotics and Intelligent Systems (IRIS) Laboratory at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has been conducting research in the field of image processing. The laboratory's emphasis is currently on building 3D imaging systems. 3D imaging is the process of measuring, analyzing, and displaying multi-dimensional information. The 3D imaging process begins with sensors that make measurements of the real world and culminates the ability to visualize the data into a meaningful form. New technologies are also creating novel applications for 3D imaging in medicine, telecommunications, telerobotics, entertainment, security, and surveillance. Many of these applications rely on a paradigm that tries to extend rather than mimic human capabilities; therefore, 3D imaging incorporates both the analysis and generation of visual data. The IRIS Lab's current areas of research are in scene building, scene description, and data visualization. The combination of these different fields gives rise to robust, usable systems and advanced developments in the underlying technologies. The IRIS Lab has the rare privilege of boasting expertise in all of these areas. Various aspects of 3D imaging, either separately or in concert, are applied to produce new technologies for sponsors and relevant, satisfying areas of investigation for students. The Scene Building process consists of capturing sensor measurements to integrate them into a unified 3D representation referred to as a Multi-modal Model. At this point, Multi-modal Models can be analyzed through a Scene Description process leading to an Object-based scene representation. Each object contains an optimal amount of information, so that it accurately describes the initial data. Additionally, each object is associated with a multi-resolution description, so the amount of information necessary to accurately represent the object at any level of detail can be computed. This entire process facilitates data transmission, manipulation, and display. Data Visualization aims at maximizing the level of interaction between the user and the data being displayed in a virtual reality environment. Parking will be available in the UT parking garage at Philip Fulmer Dr. Bring your parking ticket to the event. The IRIS Lab will be able to stamp it, so that you do not have to pay for parking. Map to Ferris hall (see below for parking garage) http://imaging.utk.edu/map.maps.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:18:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/165 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/165 The International Space Station (ISS) dc power system. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:45:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/167 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/167 IEEE Southeastern Michigan Computer Chapter, jointly with GL-SPIN and Oakland University, is offering a one-day (free) workshop on Embedded Systems. This is a free workshop open to all engineers and students. This is the third in a series of in-depth workshops in embedded system design and applications. Last year, nearly 200 persons participated. The aim of this workshop is to disseminate knowledge, benefit the IEEE members and indirectly improve the technology and Michigan economy. Speakers and experts from the embedded systems industry will be making presentations, and will also be available for discussions and networking throughout the day. Registration Limited seating is available. Please confirm your participation with Prof. Ganesan via email: ganesan@oakland.edu or by phone: 248 370 2206. When responding, please indicate your lunch preference: turkey, chicken or cheese sandwich. Direction to Oakland University: Take I 75 North, Take Exit 79 East. You will find the university within a mile. Parking is Free. Register and attend for a chance to win a Digital camera/ MP3 player. Second and third door prizes also given. Certificate of Attendance will be available for participants who do preregistration and attend the full event. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:24:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/169 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/169 125th Year Anniversary of the IEEE. We are seeking committee members to help plan and organize the event. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:36:15 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/171 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/171 <b>Come and meet Jamie Carnes and Ed Healey. They will present Environmental Engineering Methods used at Utilities </b> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:48:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/173 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/173 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:42:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/177 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/177 <b>Monthly Meeting: "The Three Constraints of the Project Manager: Leading Knowledge Worker Teams to Success With A Culture of Integrity"</b> Speaker: Doug Russell Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Place: Amplify, corner of Brockton and Burnet Overview: Product development and design projects are among the most difficult projects to successfully manage. The knowledge workers on these teams are subjected to enormous stress and often the projects still miss their goals. Doug will share his successful approach, used in three corporations, to lead knowledge worker teams to success while not burning the team out (thus allowing them to do "well work"). Doug peppers his talk with real-world stories and anecdotes and presents the information in an interactive and high energy way. About the Speaker: Doug Russell has 25 years of hands-on experience inside complex engineering project development teams for Intel Corporation, Motorola, Inc, Crane Corporation's Signal Technology division, and the US Department of Defense. In that time Doug held a variety of team leadership roles including project engineer, program manager, manufacturing manager, business (profit and loss) program manager, proposal manager, manager of program managers, and Director of Programs. Doug also taught a team leadership course at Motorola University and a risk management class at Intel University. Doug has an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clemson University. Doug also was inducted into Eta Kappa Nu, the Electrical Engineering Honor Society and holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Program Management Institute. Questions: Leslie Martinich, lmartinich@ieee.org Light refreshments will be served. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:06:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/179 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/179 <b>Monthly Meeting: "Leading from Within"</b> Speaker: Israel Gat Israel Gat will present his ideas about Leading Teams. His views can be seen at the blog "AgileThinkers":http://www.agilethinkers.com/2008/06/q1---israel-gat.html/ Light refreshments will be served. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:41:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/181 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/181 The meeting will be held - October 9, 2008 at 6:00 PM Ralph & Kacoo's Ethics The Presenter: Justin Owens of LAPELS Please RSVP to Don Couvillion By 10:00 AM Thursday Morning. Call 225-362-2846 or email dcouvill@ieee.org Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:03:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/183 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/183 The meeting will be held - November 13, 2008 at 6:00 PM Ralph & Kacoo's Ethics The Presenter: TBA Please RSVP by 10:00 AM Thursday Morning. Call 225-362-2846 or email dcouvill@ieee.org Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:16:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/185 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/185 Semi-Annual meeting of the Region 2 committee and Section Representatives Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:39:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/191 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/191 Dr. Ross Bassett will discuss the history of computing education in India Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:57:38 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/193 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/193 The discussion is an overview of the current renewable energy options with commercial viability (Biomass, Solar, and Wind) that We Energies is pursuing. A brief overview of each of the technologies is discussed as well as programs available at We Energies to support the initiatives. A more in-depth review of the Blue Sky Green Field wind project from development to operation follows, with a discussion on future projects to meet renewable needs. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:47:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/197 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/197 TMC Chapter Technical talk. See the abstract for the speakers below. REGISTRATION IS CLOSE. We have a limited few extra brunch seats. Call for Mark details 248-755-4477. If no answer, leave a message with your name and phone number regarding the Nov 14th chapter brunch. Cost: Free for IEEE Members, student members, and graduate student members (include your membership number when registering); $30 non-members; $15 Students/unemployed/retired. Call Mark Ciechanowski with your credit card information at 248-755-4477, or email to mark.ciechanowski@ieee.org If we need to cancel, we will put up a notice on this meetings web page. REGISTER BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:12:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/199 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/199 <b>Monthly Meeting: "Building Systematic Problem Solving from Human Innovation"</b> Speaker: R. Scott Evans <b>NOTE REVISED LOCATION</b> Overview: Questions: Leslie Martinich, lmartinich@ieee.org Light refreshments will be served. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:34:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/201 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/201 ExCom Meeting Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:04:45 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/203 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/203 Topic: Transformers Date: Nov. 4, 2008 Time: 5:30pm Location LSU Electrical Engineering Rom 149 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:03:34 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/207 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/207 The meeting will be held - December 11, 2008 at 6:00 PM Ralph & Kacoo's Ethics The Presenter: TBA Please RSVP by 10:00 AM Thursday Morning. Call 225-362-2846 or email dcouvill@ieee.org Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:04:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/209 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/209 Come and enjoy an evening of deliciouus food and warm fellowship! Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:42:54 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/211 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/211 Please plan to attend the November 3rd, <b>IEEE Student Night</b> where we will have a good time meeting the members in the Student Branches of IEEE at the <b>UAB Engineering Building </b> eating Pizza and hearing from Paul George about the opportunities for engineers</b>. Various employers around the state may be present to discuss employment opportunities. * This will be a great informational event * Make professional contacts with engineering companies hiring in Alabama * Learn about the Alabama Section of IEEE * Network with IEEE Students from Alabama, Auburn, UAB, Tuskeegee and Gadsden State Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:04:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/213 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/213 Please plan to attend the November 1st, <b>IEEE Student Night</b> where we will have a good time meeting the members in the Student Branches of IEEE at the <b>UAB Engineering Building 42</b> eating Pizza and hearing from Paul George about the opportunitiesfor engineers</b>. Various employers around the state may be present to discuss employment opportunities. * This will be a great informational event * Make professional contacts with engineering companies hiring in Alabama * Learn about the Alabama Section of IEEE * Network with IEEE Students from Alabama, Auburn, UAB, Tuskeegee and Gadsden State Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:24:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/215 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/215 Dr. Jack Dongarra will present a talk titled :"An Overview of High Performance Computing and Challenges for the Future" on November 12 at Rothchilds Catering in Knoxville. IEEE members who are above Student grade and also belong to the IEEE Computer Society are encouraged to attend to sign a petition to start a Computer Society Chapter in East Tennessee. A special presentation will be made to the IEEE Student Branch of the University of Tennessee in recognition of the 85th anniversary of it's establishment. *{color:red}Registration is required by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 11*. Cost to attend: * $10 for IEEE members * $20 for non-members * free for students Dinner Menu: * House garden salad with lots of veggies and choices of dressing * Spicy sweet infused boneless breast of chicken with cranberry chipotle sauce * Signature sweet potato casserole * Steamed green beans with roasted red pepper and glazed pecans * Rothchild signature chocolate cobbler Directions to Rothchild Catering: Coming from I-40 W (from Nashville & Chattanooga) # Get off at Exit 379 (Bridgewater Rd. and Walker Springs Exit) # Turn right on Bridgewater Rd.(next traffic light) and drive a short distance. # Turn right on the Kingston Pike, (next traffic light). (Ted Russell Nissan is on your right). # Continue on Kingston Pike and go through the next traffic light (King’s Way) and turn right into the Baron’s Place shopping center; which is immediately next to the Grayson Subaru. # Rothchild’s Conference Center is the last building on the right in shopping center. Coming from I-40 E (from Down town Knoxville) # Take Exit 379 (Bridgewater Rd. and Walker Springs Exit) # Turn left on Bridgewater Rd.(third traffic light) # Turn right on the Kingston Pike (next traffic light). (Ted Russell Nissan is on your right) # Continue on Kingston Pike and go through next traffic light (King’s Way) and turn right into the Baron’s Place shopping center that is immediately next to the Grayson Subaru. # Rothchild’s Conference Center is the last building on the right in shopping center. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:03:34 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/217 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/217 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:52:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/219 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/219 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:53:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/221 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/221 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:53:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/223 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/223 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:54:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/225 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/225 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:54:34 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/227 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/227 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:55:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/229 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/229 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:53:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/231 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/231 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:58:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/233 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/233 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:59:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/235 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/235 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:00:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/237 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/237 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:01:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/239 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/239 Officer's Monthly Teleconference Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:02:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/241 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/241 First meeting to launch the activities of the TMC Spain Chapter Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:34:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/243 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/243 You may be familiar with the old IEEE Regional Activities Board. Well the IEEE is undergoing a major make over. The new Member Geographic Activities division of the IEEE is all about the member and optimizing its value to you and your career objectives. If you want to *optimize* the return on your investment in the IEEE, you need to attend this meeting. The featured speaker will be the <b>Region 3 Director</b>, Bill Ratcliff. Bill is one of ten region directors in the world that direct the activities of the entire institute. You will want to hear what he has to say. And there is free food. You can bring a prospective new member if you like. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:22:33 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/245 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/245 Mahesh Narayanaswamy, Electrical Development Engineer, will discuss design of CMOS ICs using L Edit. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:34:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/247 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/247 Come join us as we host Intel at LSU. They will be talking about their latest innovation - the Atom Microprocessor and how this new low-power microarchitecture is going to rejuvenate the embedded x86 market. Location: Electrical Engineering Building Room 149 Date: November 13, 2008 Time: 5:30pm - 6:45pm Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:53:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/249 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/249 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:49:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/251 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/251 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:18:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/253 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/253 East Kentucky Power Cooperative will host the November 20 IEEE meeting. We will meet in the Learning Center on the second floor of the west wing of EKPC's general office on US-60 west of Winchester. Arrive by 6:00 p.m. Park on the west side and enter at the west door. Someone from EKPC will open the door for you. If you arrive late, call Jerry Goerz's cellphone (859-771-2432). Guests will need to sign in and out. We will eat pizza. The cost will be $ 5 for members and $ 2 for computer, engineering or electronics technology students. We will demo three general-interest IEEE Expert Now online courses: 1) Stuff You Don't Learn in Engineering School... #2... Communicating 2) Stuff You Don't Learn in Engineering School... #3... Management Skills 3) What it Takes to be an Innovator We will be using 3 computers in different corners of the room concurrently. Online access will be tested in advance, but there is a Plan B if something goes wrong. Jerry can present three consecutive short presentations: The Opening of the Northwest Passage, The Solar Hydrogen House, and Why the US Shot Down a Spy Satellite. To be counted for pizza, e-mail or phone Jerry Goerz: Jerry.Goerz@ekpc.coop 859-745-9705 (work) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:22:53 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/255 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/255 Executive Board Meeting Chapter meetings: Magnetics, Computer, Engineering in Medicine & Biology Social Hour Dinner ($20 members, $25 nonmembers) and Keynote Speaker Sponsored by Ansoft and Magnetics Chapter Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:34:01 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/257 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/257 Engineering in Medicine & Biology meeting held in conjunction with section meeting. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:38:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/259 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/259 Magnetics meeting held in conjunction with section meeting. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:36:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/261 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/261 Computer meeting held in conjunction with section meeting. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:44:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/263 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/263 Come help us evaluate a sample of the IEEE Expert Now lecture series. Get continuing education points. Increase your understanding of issues in metrology and the science of measurements. This lecture is one of many dozens available to members on-line and by CD, to expand our knowledge in many fields of electrical engineering. Fundamentals of Metrology and Measurement Science - "A science is as mature as its measurement tools", Louis Pasteur "Measure what you can measure, and make measurable what is not measurable", Galileo Galilei This web-based lecture was authored by Alessandro Ferrero, Professor of electrical and electronic measurements at the Dipartimento di Elettrotecnica of the Politecnico di Milano. The presentation will be held at the Sagebrush Steakhouse, 390 S Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge, TN. Registration is required. Cost will be free for members and students, $10.00 for non-members and guests. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:21:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/265 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/265 Annual Gold Award Banquet Affiliate Societies honor their own award recipients Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:25:04 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/267 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/267 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:59:51 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/269 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/269 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:00:25 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/271 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/271 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:01:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/275 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/275 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:01:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/277 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/277 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:02:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/279 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/279 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Future City Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:11:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/281 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/281 ESD Affiliate Council Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:32:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/285 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/285 ASM-Detroit Speakers: Mr. Jay Richardson, Ford Motor Company (retired), Mr. Charles Poat, U.S. Green Building Council and Mannik Smith Group. Chairman: Dr. Ron Radzilowski, Severstal NA., Location: Vladimir’s, Farmington Hills, MI. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:23:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/287 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/287 ASM-Detroit Dr. Aaron Crumm, Adaptive Materials, Inc., Dean Ralph H. Kummler, School of Engineering, Wayne State University, Speakers from Next Energy (TBD). Chairman: David Nicholas, Adaptive Materials, Inc., Venue: Next Energy (Wayne State University Campus), Detroit, MI. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:25:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/289 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/289 ASM-Detroit Speaker: Professor Bruce Dale, Associate Director, Office of Biobased Technology, Michigan State University. The program will also feature a number of student posters illustrating current projects in the field of biotechnology. Venue: Vladimir’s, Farmington Hills, MI. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:20:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/291 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/291 ASM-Detroit Table Top Displays and Poster exhibits, highlighting small, entrepreneurial companies in Southeast Michigan. Students and Professionals will circulate among the displays before dinner as in the classic “job fair”. Students will be encouraged to attend. Brief after-dinner talks will highlight the invited companies. Venue: Vladimir’s, Farmington Hills, MI. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:41:56 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/293 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/293 ASM-Detroit Joint with SAE-Detroit Section. The Woodside Lecture, Honoree: Dr. Alan I. Taub, Executive Director, General Motors Research Laboratory. Chairman: Dr. Paul Krajewski, FASM. Proposed Venue: San Marino Club, Troy, MI Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:27:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/295 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/295 ASM-Detroit Speakers: TBD, Chairman: Dr. Manish Mehta, FESD. Venue: Vladimir’s. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:28:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/297 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/297 Annual holiday networking event! Gather at 6:30pm for drinks and informal snacks or dinner with the chapter members and officers. Discuss the speaker agenda for next year. Separate checks. Registration will open in November. Registration is requested (register below). (Photo by Mark Ciechanowski) Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:17:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/303 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/303 <b>NOTICE Friday, December 19, 2008 9:30am EST: As far as we know right now, the weather and roads should be clear by tomorrow morning for the training. Check back here for updates. </b> <p> Here is your chance to try the IEEE "Expert Now" courses at no cost to you. This is over a $200 value in training. These three courses are being shown one day only! <p> Three IEEE Expert Now Course, Presented by Computational Intelligence Chapter XVI, Robotics and Automation Chapter XIV, and Technology Management Council Chapter X. <PRE> 1. "Computational Intelligence: Natural Information Processing" by Leonid Perlovsky, sponsored by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society 2. "What it Takes to Be an Innovator" by Gerard H. Gaynor, sponsored by the IEEE Engineering Management Society 3. "SLAM, Simultaneous Localization and Mapping" by Henrik Christensen, sponsored by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Free for IEEE Members. (Registration closed. Call Mark for info Cell:248-755-4477) </pre> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:41:07 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/305 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/305 <p><h3>My Title</h3> <p>This is the description</p> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:56:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/307 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/307 Dr. Glinkowski will discuss: Electrical characteristics of the typical large wind turbines (generator, converter, step up transformation, protection, switching, wind vs power output characteristics...) Typical electrical layout of wind farms (connectivity of the wind turbines, daisy chains, collector feeders and substation, farm controls) Unique power system requirements of wind farms (typical short circuits, ride through capabilities, need for back up generation capacity…) Personal experience of wind farms Q&A Session Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:57:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/309 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/309 MENU: Stuffed Chicken Florentine Oven Roasted Red-skinned Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine Dinner Salad, Rolls, and Dessert; Coffee & Tea (A vegan plate is available upon request.) PRICE: $20 ($2 for students & Life members) 6:30 PM – Social Hour, 7:00 PM - Dinner PROGRAM: Jean West, Emmy award-winning anchor and medical science reporter, formerly with WHAS-TV, will be our featured speaker. She has two new medical programs broadcast on local television. Jean West’s Medical Daily, with 2-3 minute segments, appears daily inside WBKI-TV’s “The CW Louisville Live This Morning.” Each segment features topical medical and health information. Jean West’s Medical Digest is a weekly half hour on Sunday night. The program, with West as host, features advances in health care, interviews, news, guests, and viewer interaction as well as practical advice focused on local health and wellness issues. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:04:23 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/313 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/313 Northern Virginia Section's January Administrative Committee Meeting Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:30:04 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/315 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/315 Northern Virginia Section's February Administrative Committee Meeting Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:55:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/317 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/317 January Section Executive Committee Meeting. Lunch provided. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:16:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/319 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/319 Test events announcements are for debugging and to check appearance. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:40:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/321 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/321 <b>Come and meet Immigration Attorney Dagmar Rick</b> Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:51:25 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/323 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/323 The Art of Consulting series is designed for IEEE members and other engineers who practice consulting, are thinking about consulting, or want to take charge of their careers. Sessions will cover topics such as running a consulting business, marketing, getting paid, contracts, and effective communication. Attendees can expect to hear fresh ideas and proven techniques from experienced consultants. They will find a hospitable, informal atmosphere in which to compare notes with others -- to find out what works and what doesn't -- from people who know. All IEEE members, student members, and guests are welcome to participate. The content of the evening meeting series presented in Virginia is an expanded version of the Art of Consulting Workshop scheduled for January 31 in Maryland. Cost is $20. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:05:56 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/327 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/327 The Art of Consulting series is designed for IEEE members and other engineers who practice consulting, are thinking about consulting, or want to take charge of their careers. Sessions will cover topics such as running a consulting business, marketing, getting paid, contracts, and effective communication. Attendees can expect to hear fresh ideas and proven techniques from experienced consultants. They will find a hospitable, informal atmosphere in which to compare notes with others -- to find out what works and what doesn't -- from people who know. All IEEE members, student members, and guests are welcome to participate. The content of the Art of Consulting Workshop is identical - but shortened for time constraints - to the evening meeting series that begins in Virginia on February 17. For additional information, contact Monica Mallini at m.a.mallini@ieee.org. Cost is $20 per session. NOTE: Please park in the large lot at the far end of the building. Do not park in a Visitor’s space. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:44:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/329 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/329 The Washington and Northern Virginia Sections host their annual leadership development training seminar for IEEE volunteers. Section and chapter officers, student branch leaders, all IEEE members, and non-member volunteers are invited to learn and share our best practices to Inspire - Enable - Empower - Engage one another and our IEEE member constituents. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:13:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/331 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/331 The District of Columbia Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies will hold its annual Engineers Week Proclamation Luncheon at Pier 7 Restaurant at 11:30am on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. This site is soliciting expressions of interest from individuals who want to represent their IEEE section in an official capacity, with exact details and costs to be determined. Individual luncheon registrations will be available in January 2009 directly with DCCEAS, and instructions and prices will be posted at the DCCEAS website: http://www.geocities.com/dcceas/. Please note that IEEE members/guests who are selected by their Section to represent IEEE at this event will not register with DCCEAS. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:21:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/333 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/333 The District of Columbia Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies will hold its annual Engineers Week Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 28, 2009. This site is soliciting expressions of interest from individuals who want to represent their IEEE section in an official capacity, with exact details and costs to be determined. Individual banquet registrations will be available in January 2009 directly with DCCEAS, and instructions and prices will be posted at the DCCEAS website: http://www.geocities.com/dcceas/. Please note that IEEE members/guests who are selected by their Section to represent IEEE at this event will not register with DCCEAS. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:15:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/335 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/335 This presentation provides a cutting-edge overview of the latest trends in software user assistance, defines the key terminology, highlights the most important technologies, and offers predictions on future directions of our field. The seventy-five minute session should be of interest to technical communicators of all backgrounds and experience levels. This event is hosted by the Society for Technical Communication (STC), Washington Chapter, and is co-sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society and the IEEE Professional Communication Society. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:27:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/337 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/337 Here is your chance to try the IEEE "Expert Now" courses at no cost to you. This is over a $200 value in training. These three courses are being shown one day only! Attend any or all. <p> Three IEEE Expert Now Course, Presented by Computational Intelligence Chapter XVI, Robotics and Automation Chapter XIV. <PRE> 1. Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Controllers: Towards a New Approach for Handling Uncertainties in Real World Environments” by Hani Hagras, sponsored by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society. </pre> <p>This course will have a large impact on a large audience as handling uncertainties will be a very important challenge to any real world application that operate in real world changing and dynamic environments. The course will present the theoretical aspects of type-2 FLCs and how to build a type-2 FLC. The course will also present many applications in different areas ranging from Control of Marine Diesel Engines, Autonomous Outdoor mobile Robots as well as Embedded Agents and Ambient Intelligent Environments which deals with how we can embed very efficient computational intelligence and type-2 techniques in small computing and memory platforms. <p> <pre> 2. Cooperative Control of Multiagent Systems: Synthesis and Experimentation Rabbath, Camille-Alain. Synthesis and Experimentation” by Camille-Alain Rabbath, sponsored by the IEEE Systems, Man & Cybernetics Society </pre><p> The Cooperative Control of Multiagent Systems course will illustrate the various attributes needed in such systems and the complexity inherent to the design. Cooperative systems are currently limited in capacity and in availability, partly due to this so-called complexity and to the multifaceted nature of design and analysis. This course will focus on the well- known problem of multiagent path planning, with brief discussions of advanced techniques for formation flight health management. The optimization problem and its solution will be cast in the framework of dynamic programming and Markov decision processes, typical of problems of optimization under uncertainty. A discussion of the results of numerical simulations, integrating decision-making with closed-loop dynamics of the air vehicles, for both formation flight and path planning, will conclude the course. <p><pre> 3. A Software Design Method for Embedded Systems Berndt, Don. by Don Berndt, sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society. </pre> This course introduces an innovative architecture and software design method specifically for embedded devices. The proposed architecture consists of a system of Finite State Machine-encoded application tasks, an executive to provide for the concurrent execution of task FSMs, and useful system services such as a system timer, inter-task communication and system calls. <p> The course presents an overview of the extensive use of embedded systems throughout various industries. A discussion of features and processes common to many embedded systems is then presented to emphasize their distinctive role in both critical and non-critical real-time applications. <p> A thorough treatment of Finite State Machines is presented, demonstrating their usefulness in the analysis and design of both abstract and physical systems. Many C-language examples are presented, showing how a task FSM can be directly coded from its state diagram, and how internal state logic can be conveyed using two basic flowcharting symbols. <p> From a systems perspective, the course presents those services integral to most embedded systems: a runtime executive, a system timer, inter-task communication and valuable systems calls. The course demonstrates how these services are highly integrated into this architecture of FSM-based tasks. <p> Finally, the course offers a discussion and examples of how to document the design of embedded system software using this method. To ensure a successful project, the quality of communication among team members is enhanced by utilizing the document chain recommended within this course. The value of a properly documented design will pay dividends during the software life-cycle, and especially, during validation and verification activities. <p> The Mealy/Moore paradigm of Finite State Machines has been harnessed by the community of digital hardware designers for decades. As described within the content of this course, these basic concepts have been abstracted into the software realm, resulting in excellent application performance through synergy with the underlying hardware in which it runs. <p> This introductory course will benefit both hardware and software engineers, as well as those managing embedded systems projects. A working knowledge of the C-language is required to understand the concepts presented in this undergraduate/masters level course. <p> Free for IEEE Members. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:01:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/339 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/339 Discover Engineering Family Day, sponsored by IEEE and other engineering organizations, is enjoyed by over six thousand visitors each February. This event, held at the main hall of the National Building Museum, kicks off Engineers' Week. Volunteers facilitate exposure to the fun side of engineering through interactive, hands-on exhibits. Thousands of children of all ages and their families experience the excitement of engineering at this annual event. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:16:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/341 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/341 IEEE Northern Virginia Section will participate with 250 judges are required to evaluate nearly four hundred science fair projects in a wide variety of categories ranging from plants sciences to physics and astronomy. Desired qualifications for volunteer judges include an advanced degree or extensive academic and/or professional experience. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:32:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/343 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/343 IEEE Northern Virginia Section will participate in judging the 28th Annual LCPS Regional Science & Engineering Fair (RSEF), which involves over 200 high school students from Loudoun County Public Schools. Students are selected to attend the RSEF by their schools. This year the RSEF categories include: Animal Sciences, Behavioral & Social Science, Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Planetary Science, Engineering: Electrical & Mechanical, Engineering: Materials & Bioengineering, Energy & Transportation, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Medicine & Health Sciences, Microbiology, Physics & Astronomy, and Plant Sciences. The 28th LCPS RSEF will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Briar Woods High School in Ashburn, Virginia. The fair opens to the public at 6:00 pm with the awards ceremony at 7:00 pm. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:31:28 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/345 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/345 IEEE Northern Virginia Section will participate in judging the Northern Virginia Regional Science & Engineering Fair. The fair will take place on March 7, 2009 at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA. Judges will be contacted about scheduling the date and time for judging the entries. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:29:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/347 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/347 IEEE Northern Virginia Section will participate in judging the Prince William - Manassas Regional Science Fair. The fair will take place on March 14, 2009 at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, VA. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:34:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/349 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/349 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:32:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/351 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/351 Dennis Sparks, formerly of NASA and currently of the ORNL Fusion Energy Division will present a talk on the history of NASA radio communications. The presentation will cover spacecraft radio communications before satellites and transistors. This talk spans the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs. There will also be a quick look at a future manned mission to Mars. We will meet at the Mandarin House, 8111 Gleason Drive, just west of Westown Mall, gathering at 6 PM. Registration Required. Meeting and dinner are free to IEEE members and student members. Cost will be $10.00 for guests and non-members. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The 2009 Tennessee Science Bowl is coming up, and the IEEE East Tennessee Section has been asked to help by providing volunteers. Like last year, the next Tennessee Science Bowl will be held at the Hardin Valley campus of Pellissippi State Technical Community College (PSTCC). The event date is Saturday, February 21. This is a worthwhile event which provides an opportunity for encouragement of high school students who are interested in science and math. The IEEE East Tennessee Section is a sponsor of this important annual event. If you volunteer, be prepared to meet and be impressed by highly motivated students. A volunteer sign-up form and other useful details about the 2009 Tennessee Science Bowl are on the event’s website at http://www.orau.gov/sciencebowl/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:04:15 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/353 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/353 LAMP refers to the open source software stack LINUX (operating system) Apache (web server) MySQL (database management system) PHP/Perl/Python (programming language). The popular LAMP stack runs an estimated 50%+ of web servers across all domains. Companies choose LAMP not only because of the cost, but because of the ease of installation and programming, maintenance, and open source community support. This IEEE presentation will cover how to install, configure and create dynamic web pages using Linux/Apache/(mod)PHP,Perl,Python/PostgreSQL, a variant of the LAMP stack. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:38:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/355 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/355 Glen Bertini will talk about the historical development and recent trends in Cable Rejuvenation. Using the techniques of Cable Rejuvenation, underground power system cables can have their useful life extended considerably, through the chemical treatment of the cable insulation. This talk will include a discussion of: . Why do cables fail? . Injection process description . Rejuvenation chemistry . Short- and long-term cable reliability . Green benefits of rejuvenation Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:33:29 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/357 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/357 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:28:33 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/359 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/359 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:22:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/361 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/361 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:24:03 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/363 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/363 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:54:53 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/365 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/365 Annual SAE conference Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:02:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/367 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/367 The purpose of this event is to facilitate progression of science, engineering and technology in South Africa through electronic research tools. The goal of this meeting is to allow engineering, education and research professionals to discuss the current situation within South Africa and determine methods to increase access to important research resources including the IEEE/IET electronic Library (IEL). The University of Pretoria will host this event in coordination with sponsors IEEE and EBSCO Information Services. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:59:13 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/369 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/369 As the future of Moore’s law of transistor scaling appears uncertain, Electronics is trying to reinvent itself by broadening its focus to other areas including macroelectronics (electronics of large, possibly flexible and transparent displays), bioelectronics (e.g., nanobio sensors for geomomics, proteomics), and energy-harvesting (e.g., solar cells). In this regard, a material based on nanonets of Carbon Nanotubes or Si/ZnO/SiGe Nanowires have attracted considerable attention. The nanonets act as channel materials for thin-film transistors for flexible/transparent electronics, as sensor elements for label-free bio-sensors, and as transparent top electrode for solar cells. The performance of these Nanonet devices have been good (and sometimes impressive) and various laboratories have reported considerable improvements over the years. A lack of predictive transport models, however, has stymied the translation of laboratory experiments to practical, disruptive technology. The classical theory of bulk semiconductors, developed over last 50 years in close collaboration with experimentalists, device physicists, numerical analysts, and computer scientists, does no longer apply to these new electronic components with spatially inhomogeneous transport properties. In this talk, I will discuss a simple theory of the Nanonets based on 2D percolation and fractal dynamics to show how these simple/intuitive views is challenging conventional wisdom and allowing optimization of nanonet transistors, biosensors, and solar-cells. For further information, please contact Shri Joshi at shri.joshi@mu.edu (Tel. 414-288-1584) Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:27:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/371 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/371 Análisis de posibilidades de la electrificacción del transporte ferroviario y evaluación de su impacto en el Sistema Eléctrico Nacional Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:29:26 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/373 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/373 Early diagnostics of diseases is the key to treatment, cure, and fatality prevention. Various biomedical sensors are available or being developed to achieve early disease diagnostics with non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonic imaging, X-ray imaging, CT scan, optical coherent tomography (OCT), endoscopy, microscopy, spectroscopy, etc. Among these techniques, optical technologies, including various microscopy and spectroscopy approaches, provide the possibility to observe a large range of objects, from organs, cells, to molecules, with fast (ideally real-time) response and high spatial and spectral resolutions. In addition, to make the diagnostic tests of diseases, such as cancers, more accessible to the general public it is important to provide easy early diagnostic tools packaged as portable information devices. Such early diagnostics portable information devices must be highly sensitive, disease specific, reliable, inexpensive, easy to fabricate, fast, and compact. This course will provide an overview of various optical biomedical sensors, including both imaging and spectroscopic techniques, and introduce some recent developments in biomedical sensors, such as nanoparticle surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and its application in compact molecular sensors. Specifically, the following topics will be discussed: interaction of light with tissues, cells, and molecules; bioimaging including optical microscopy, endoscopic imaging, fluorescence imaging, and optical tomography; spectroscopy including absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy; optical fiber surface enhanced Raman probes for biomedical applications. After completing you should be able to develop an understanding of: Various optical biomedical sensors Recent developments in biomedical sensors IEEE members can earn .3 CEUs / 3 PDHs. Certificates of completion e-mailed afterwards. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:54:47 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/375 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/375 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:45:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/377 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/377 The January IEEE meeting will be the Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Paper Contest at UK on Tuesday, January 27. It starts at 5:45 p.m. with pizza in the RGAN 203 (Ralph G. Anderson Building on the north side of the Engineering Quadrangle). The contest will also be in RGAN 203 and starts at 6:30 p.m. The Pizza will be served starting at 5:45. To be counted for pizza or volunteer as a judge please email me or call me. Adam Case Ward ph. 859-421-0928 email adamcase@insightbb.com We are going to have some prizes for the contest winners. We are looking for corporate sponsors to add to the prizes, anyone interested need to contact me. Here's a link to a photo of the RGAN building: http://ukcc.uky.edu/cgi-bin/dynamo?maps.391+campus+0503 The main campus parking lots are patrolled until 7:30, and there is no free visitor parking anywhere on campus anymore. Visitor parking is available in Parking Structure #5, between South Upper Street and South Limestone Street next to Kennedy Book Store. Parking in Structure #5 costs $ 5.00 for 3 hours. An ATM-style machine takes cash or credit cards. For a photo and more information, go to: http://www.uky.edu/Parking/ps5.htm Here's a link to a map; Parking Structure #5 is building # 202, and the Ralph G. Anderson Building is building # 503: http://ukcc.uky.edu/cgi-bin/mapper?maps.391+campus+s=1+x=02+y=07 There are also some parking meters on campus. Some are good for up to 3 hours, but some are only good for 45 minutes. Adam Case Ward, P.E. Electrical Engineer 3977 Ridgepoint Run Lexington, Kentucky 40517 Ph. (859) 421-0928 2009 Chair - IEEE Lexington Section Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:37:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/379 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/379 This is the 47th Annual Quad Cities Engineering and Science Council "National Engineers Week Banquet". The banquet includes a dinner w/speaker and an awards and scholarship ceremony. The banquet this year is in conjunction with the annual Henry Farnum Dinner. (http://www.qcesc.org/banquet.htm) RSVP and payment due no later than February 16, 2009!! Speaker: Dr. John O. Anfinson, Program Manager and Historian, National Park Service - St. Paul, Minnesota Speaking On: "A River Transformed: The Upper Mississippi Before and After the Locks and Dams" Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:06:17 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/381 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/381 This is not a section meeting, but a community event focusing on the engineering of bridges, annually held at The Putnam Museum in Davenport, sponsored by the QCESC. The contest is open to any student, grade or age. A team may consist of one, two, three or four people. Teams will be categorized accordingly. All members of the team must be signed up on the registration form. Registration is limited to the first 100 participants. Team Categories: Dare Devils (Grades 1-3) Elementary (Grades 4-6) Middle School (Grades 7-8) High School (Grades 9-12) College Family (Any combination – kids, adults, seniors) Prizes: Bridges with the highest structural efficiency (E = maximum load / model mass) will be awarded prizes in each category. All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation when they load test their bridge. Snacks will be provided to all participants! Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:58:59 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/383 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/383 Promote engineering careers for women. Held annually at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA. The IEEE section attends with a banner and materials to provide insight to prospective engineering students. Career fair for female high school and college students. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:13:01 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/385 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/385 We join other science and engineering organizations in the Quad Cities area every spring for a golf outing. Proceeds to be used for scholarship fund and academic outreach. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:34:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/387 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/387 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:57:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/389 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/389 LAMP refers to the open source software stack LINUX (operating system) Apache (web server) MySQL (database management system) PHP/Perl/Python (programming language). The popular LAMP stack runs an estimated 50%+ of web servers across all domains. Companies choose LAMP not only because of the cost, but because of the ease of installation and programming, maintenance, and open source community support. This IEEE presentation will cover how to install, configure and create dynamic web pages using Linux/Apache/(mod)PHP,Perl,Python/PostgreSQL, a variant of the LAMP stack. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:54:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/393 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/393 IEEE Milwaukee February Dinner Meeting. Magnetics, PES and EMC Chapter meetings, dinner, keynote speaker. Dinner Cost: members: $20 non-members: $25 students: $10 To register, click the link below or call Ram Bhatia at (262)366-6862. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:41:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/399 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/399 Arduino is an open source hardware and software project designed to make microcontrollers easy to use. It is based on the Atmel ATmega168, consisting of a defined hardware implementation with several form factors for different applications. The software development system is based on a C subset with predefined functions to take advantage of the hardware features. The intent is to provide an easy to use system for people to use in their creative endeavors - rather than worrying about low level details. See the http://www.arduino.cc homepage for more information. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:29:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/401 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/401 Four consecutive Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 Feb. 11, Feb. 18th Feb. 25th March 4th 2009 Engineering Building Room 1200 (Hall of Fame) Wayne State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:47:54 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/403 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/403 Meeting for general administration and operation of the Baltimore Section 18 Members atteneded - all officers present Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:03:48 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/405 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/405 The Art of Consulting series is designed for IEEE members and other engineers who practice consulting, are thinking about consulting, or want to take charge of their careers. Sessions will cover topics such as running a consulting business, marketing, getting paid, contracts, and effective communication. Attendees can expect to hear fresh ideas and proven techniques from experienced consultants. They will find a hospitable, informal atmosphere in which to compare notes with others -- to find out what works and what doesn't -- from people who know. All IEEE members, student members, and guests are welcome to participate. The content of the evening meeting series presented in Virginia is an expanded version of the Art of Consulting Workshop scheduled for January 31 in Maryland. Cost is $20. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:36:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/407 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/407 Place: Ralph & Kacoo’s Dinner 6110 Bluebonnet Blvd. Cost: ($20.00 members/ $25.00 non-members) The dinner for student members is half price. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:35:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/409 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/409 The Art of Consulting series is designed for IEEE members and other engineers who practice consulting, are thinking about consulting, or want to take charge of their careers. Sessions will cover topics such as running a consulting business, marketing, getting paid, contracts, and effective communication. Attendees can expect to hear fresh ideas and proven techniques from experienced consultants. They will find a hospitable, informal atmosphere in which to compare notes with others -- to find out what works and what doesn't -- from people who know. All IEEE members, student members, and guests are welcome to participate. Cost is $20. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:45:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/413 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/413 Over the last few days, I have interacted with some of you on a one-on-one basis re: our first meeting for the year; and it appears that there is a general consensus for a longer first meeting; thereafter we can revert back to our normal telephone or Skype-based meetings (once every two months). The thoughts converged to a similar round-table setting that we had about four years ago (organized by our past-chair (2005/2006) Tinus Pretorius), where we had a first meeting in the "Northern region" of South Africa (Pretoria) and another in the "Southern region" (Cape Town). While the setup does not allow everyone to meet together due to travel costs, it allows for a somewhat better level of interaction. To find a ‘convenient for all’ date for such a meeting has not been easy, and we are eventually proposing the first meeting (Pretoria) to be on a Saturday (we promise to not make this a habit!) I know that for some of you this date (7 Feb.) is not suitable, and if you cannot make it, then we will of course provide the minutes; but also try and have a discussion with you slightly later. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:41:23 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/417 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/417 Over the last few days, I have interacted with some of you on a one-on-one basis re: our first meeting for the year; and it appears that there is a general consensus for a longer first meeting; thereafter we can revert back to our normal telephone or Skype-based meetings (once every two months). The thoughts converged to a similar round-table setting that we had about four years ago (organized by our past-chair (2005/2006) Tinus Pretorius), where we had a first meeting in the "Northern region" of South Africa (Pretoria) and another in the "Southern region" (Cape Town). While the setup does not allow everyone to meet together due to travel costs, it allows for a somewhat better level of interaction. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:34:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/419 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/419 Come and support our Alabama Section Nominees! The IEEE Alabama Section is Nominating the following to the ECOB for Awards <b>Nominee for ECOB Young Engineer of the Year</b> * Christopher Ian Diamond <b>Nominee for ECOB Distinguished Service Award</b> * Robert P. Ball, Jr. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:09:51 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/421 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/421 Ski / Snowboard with IEEE Southeastern Michigan GOLD! Come meet with IEEE GOLD for skiing / snowboarding at Alpine Valley on Sunday March 1! IEEE members will be able to take advantage of an excellent price for the lift ticket or package with equipment rental and lesson. In addition, friends and family are welcome! We will meet in the lodge at 10AM to distribute tickets and set the meeting times for our group lessons. If you will be arriving at a later time, please let us know. Costs: $49, IEEE members, package of lift ticket, ski / snowboard rental, and lesson $28, IEEE members, lift ticket only $59, non-IEEE members, package of lift ticket, ski / snowboard rental, and lesson $34, non-IEEE members, lift ticket only RSVP: Please email Lora Schulwitz at schulwitz@ieee.org to RSVP and state how many tickets you would like. We hope that you can attend this exciting event! Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:16:51 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/423 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/423 Jared Clark is a Patent Attorney and IEEE member who works for Woods Fuller Law Firm in Sioux Falls, SD. Jared will be presenting a discussion beginning with the basics of intellectual property and the patent process, and moving into a discussion of software patents and other contemporary topics. After the presentation, Jared will be taking general questions on patents and intellectual property. It is expected that the presentation itself will last approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour. This event should be interesting to anyone dealing with product development or the engineering business in general! The event will be held at the Woods Fuller Office in downtown Sioux Falls. -FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED.- Parking is available directly "behind" (to the East of) the building. Feel free to contact me with any questions! Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:31:45 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/425 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/425 <H1>Come Celebrate Spring with IEEE</h1> <ul> <li>Wander the Domes</li> <li>See the Garden Trains in the Show Dome</li> </ul> <h2>Costs (Includes admission and dinner)</h2> <dl> <dt> Adults</dt> <dd> $20</dd> <dt> Children (5-16 years old) </dt> <dd> $10</dd> <dt> IEEE Student Members</dt> <dd> $10 </dd> <dt> Children under 5</dt> <dd> free</dd> </dl> <h2>Pay via Cash or Check at the Domes</h2> For more information, see the brochure at http://ewh.ieee.org/r4/milwaukee/Domes09.pdf, or contact Ram Bhatia, Section Chair at (262)366-6862. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:08:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/427 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/427 Chapter meeting in conjunction with Milwaukee Section dinner meeting. Magnetic Intervention on Higher Voltage DC Faults in PVs and HEVs. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:05:48 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/429 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/429 Proper Electromagnetic Compatibility design can make a significant difference in a final product's performance in the EMC Measurement Laboratory. Implementing the proper EMC practices during the design phase of the product is critical and can have little or no impact on the product cost when done correctly. Unfortunately, EMC design is considered to be similar to magic. This seminar focuses on the basic causes of EMC problems and how to overcome them. This seminar is not just a list of "rules of thumb" but rather it helps the student understand why EMC problems happen and what can be done to eliminate them. This seminar will cover some basics, such as the concepts of inductance and ground. Printed Circuit Board issues and concerns as well as power integrity (decoupling) will be discussed. Since not all EMI problems are related to PCB layout, we will also discuss non-PCB Radiating Structures such as heatsinks and interconnecting cables. All these areas must work together for the overall system to meet EMC requirements. Understanding the fundamental physics and causes are vital to your success. Admission Charge: IEEE Members $125.00 Non IEEE Members $175.00 Special Group Discount of $25.00 per person for 4 or more Company Registrations IEEE Student Members $ 25.00 Registration at the Door $175.00 CEU Credits Certificate $ 25.00 Tutorial Record with Registration Included Tutorial Record additional copy $ 25.00 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:54:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/431 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/431 Seminar Series (Short Course) Wayne State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering “Electromagnetic Compatibility” Mark Steffka, General Motors Corporation Four consecutive Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 Feb. 11, Feb. 18th Feb. 25th March 4th 2009 Engineering Building Room 1200 (Hall of Fame) Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:47:31 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/433 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/433 Hello, We have a meeting scheduled for this February on Thursday February 19, 2009. The meeting program promises to be an interesting one. As many of us have watched our savings and 401Ks dwindle down thru these difficult economic times, we have an especially high interest in financial advice. This month, we have a presentation followed by a questions and answers session. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:27:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/435 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/435 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:03:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/437 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/437 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:11:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/439 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/439 Jim Buff of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories will be speaking about multifunction protective relaying and how microprocessors have improved protective relaying and applications. DINNER: Entrees Selection: Prime Rib, Hawaiian Chicken, or Asian Grilled Salmon. Any selection comes with salad, vegetables, and choice of potato. Beverages water, ice-tee, coffee, or CASH BAR. COST: Non-members: $25.00 IEEE Members: $20.00 Student members $10.00 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:24:26 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/441 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/441 Four consecutive Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 Feb. 11, Feb. 18th Feb. 25th March 4th 2009 Engineering Building Room 1200 (Hall of Fame) Wayne State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:34:47 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/443 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/443 The IEEE Section of Southeastern Michigan is presenting its annual Spring Conference. The theme of this conference is a Spring Stimulus Package for IEEE Engineers. Our Keynote Speaker will be John H. Schneider, Chief Engineer, HMI, Driver Information, and Infotainment, of Ford Motor Company. The conference will consist of three tracks: The Technical Track will include a variety of topics selected from our 14 different technical chapters. The Business & Professional Development Track brings in speakers that help engineers market their skills to potential employers. The Student Presentation Track will have several students present papers on their own undergraduate research. These papers will be judged, and winner will receive an award. As an incentive to the student population, there will be no conference fee for the first 30 students to sign up. Note that there is no conference fee for any presently unemployed IEEE members. Additional activities at the conference include vendor displays, student posters, always-available refreshments, a dinner, an awards ceremony, and, of course, the Keynote Speaker Address. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:23:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/445 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/445 Four consecutive Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 Feb. 11, Feb. 18th Feb. 25th March 4th 2009 Engineering Building Room 1200 (Hall of Fame) Wayne State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:07:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/449 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/449 This presentation will discuss a case study in capacitor failure, specifically for accelerated testing of switching power supply capacitors in a cyclic load environment, ramifications of a vendor not meeting published specifications, and the analysis work required to prove it. <p> The Topics include: <UL> <LI> How a set of output filtering capacitors that failed to meet their lifetime ratings caused a significant failure issue. <LI> The methods used to analyze the failure, both to qualify and quantify the impacts to the organization's bottom line. </UL> <p> In the end, we will show having the right people involved in these issues can make for accurate prediction, and effective recovery of damages. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:52:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/451 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/451 This presentation will discuss a case study in capacitor failure, specifically for accelerated testing of swithcing power supply capacitors in a cyclyic load environment, remifications of a vendor not meeting published specifications, and the analysis work required to prove it. Topics inclides; how life ratings for a set of output filtering capacitors that failed to meet their lifetime ratings caused a significant failure issues; the methods used to analyze the failure, both to qualif and quantify the impacts to the bottom line of the organization. In the end, we will show having the right people invloved in these issues can make for accurate prediction, and effective recovery of damages. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:48:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/453 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/453 Spring ESD Engineering & Technology Job Fair Thursday, March 5, 2009 2 – 7 p.m. Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Mich. Our popular Job Fair is back this spring with even more employers recruiting for a multitude of positions. Dozens of companies from throughout Michigan will be on hand to recruit talent from disciplines such as chemical, civil, computers, design, electrical, architects, environmental, manufacturing, mechanical, technical, energy, and other technology-related fields. In this challenging economy, you cannot afford not to attend ESD’s Job Fair. Make sure your résumé is up to date and bring plenty of copies with you. As an added bonus, we invite you to take advantage of ESD’s Job Bank by entering your résumé free of charge. For more information about attending or exhibiting at the Job Fair, call Leslie Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 152, or lsmith@esd.org. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:17:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/455 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/455 The Northern Virginia and Washington Sections cordially welcome you to our annual awards banquet, where we join in fellowship to honor the remarkable achievements of our outstanding volunteers. As part of our year-long celebration of IEEE's 125th anniversary, we are very pleased to have special guest speakers Dr. Charles Alexander, 1997 President of IEEE, and his colleague Mr. James Watson, who will present "Enjoying the Past and Heading for the Future." In addition, Northern Virginia Section's Dr. Frederica Darema of the National Science Foundation will deliver a presentation. <br /><br /> Registration will be accepted online through the link below or by mail through April 10. Make checks payable to "IEEE NCA Banquet," include your contact information, and mail to: <br /> <br />Dr. Tim Settle <br />IvySys Technologies <br />Suite 1109 <br />2001 Jefferson Davis Highway <br />Arlington, VA 22202 <br /><br /> For questions, problems, or comments, please contact Northern Virginia Section Chair Monica Mallini at m.a.mallini@ieee.org. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:28:01 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/457 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/457 The Art of Consulting series is designed for IEEE members and other engineers who practice consulting, are thinking about consulting, or want to take charge of their careers. Sessions will cover topics such as running a consulting business, marketing, getting paid, contracts, and effective communication. Attendees can expect to hear fresh ideas and proven techniques from experienced consultants. They will find a hospitable, informal atmosphere in which to compare notes with others -- to find out what works and what doesn't -- from people who know. All IEEE members, student members, and guests are welcome to participate. Cost is $20, including a sandwich buffet. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:16:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/459 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/459 The Professional Communication Society NoVA-Wash-Balt chapter is pleased to announce its spring meeting at The Front Page restaurant near Ballston Metro Station in Arlington, Virginia. While The Front Page is serving a sumtuous feast, we will feast our ears on the story of an incredibly useful tool, told by our own local PCS Senior Member Jesse Alexander. If you are not currently a PCS member, take advantage of this opportunity to join PCS at the half-year rate and save $10 on dinner. For more information about the IEEE Professional Communication Society, please visit http://www.ieeepcs.org. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:30:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/461 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/461 Northern Virginia Section's March Administrative Committee Meeting Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:39:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/463 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/463 Northern Virginia Section's April Administrative Committee Meeting Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:40:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/465 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/465 Please note that this event pre-empts the Northern Virginia AdCom meeting that would normally fall on this date. Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute will host this event at its Ballston campus. All members and guests are welcome to attend. A limited number of sponsorships are available for $125 and will include recognition. Chapters and Sections will present poster/display/video exhibits. We will assemble a time capsule to be opened at the Sesquicentennial celebration in 2034. Help us make history on the occasion of IEEE's 125th Anniversary! Tue, 12 May 2009 16:01:51 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/467 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/467 This is the first planning meeting for the 125th year celebration - IEEE South Africa Section Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:54:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/469 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/469 It is a pleasure to announce that Mr. Frans Hugo, currently a partner in SA Biodiesel, will be our first guest speaker for 2009 on 12 March. Members and guests are invited to attend. More information on Mr. Frans Hugo is provided at the end of this message. The details of the event are as follows: Date: Thursday, 12 March 2009 Time: 18:45 for 19:00 Venue: SRC Chambers, UP Conference Centre, University of Pretoria Topic: Biodiesel: From whence and where to <HR> Dit is n groot voorreg om aan te kondig dat Mnr. Frans Hugo, huidiglik n vennoot in SA Biodiesel, ons eerste gasspreker op 12 Maart vir 2009 sal wees. Lede en gaste word hartlik uitgenooi om die geleentheid by te woon. Verdere inligting oor Mnr. Frans Hugo kan aan die einde van die boodskap verkry word. Die details vir die geleentheid volg: Datum: Donderdag, 12 Maart 2009 Tyd: 18:45 vir 19:00 Plek: VSR Raadsaal, UP Konferensiesentrum, Universiteit van Pretoria Onderwerp: Biodiesel: Waarvandaan en waarheen Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:35:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/477 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/477 colloquium on transistor reliability Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:38:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/479 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/479 Four consecutive Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 Feb. 11, Feb. 18th Feb. 25th March 4th 2009 Engineering Building Room 1200 (Hall of Fame) Wayne State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:28:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/481 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/481 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:07:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/483 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/483 Indlejrede processorer bliver i stigende grad brugt i selv mindre apparater, da de nye generationer af FPGAer gør det let og billigt at implementere en Softcore CPU og således anvende software til at implementere en del af apparatets funktionalitet. Brugen af embedded CPUer i et FPGA baseret system giver et meget fleksibelt design i forhold til den traditionelle mikroprocessor løsning. Vi vil se på de forskellige mulige software konfigurationer lige fra, at der kun er en applikation til, at applikationen er en del af et komplet Linux system. Fokus vil være på de muligheder, som både Xilinx og Altera FPGA familierne giver. Vi vil komme ind på emner som: Linux distributioner, debugging, værktøjer og driver udvikling til Linux. Du vil få et overblik over de mulige Linux løsninger, der findes til de 2 FPGA familier og få en anbefaling på nedenstående spørgsmål. ? Hvornår skal man bruge den ene frem for den anden løsning? ? Hvilke fordele og ulemper er der ved de forskellige løsninger? ? Hvad er fordelene og udfordringerne med Linux eller uClinux til Altera og Xilinx FPGA'er ? ? Hvordan kommer jeg i gang med Linux og FPGA udvikling? Foredragsholdere: Kim Bjerge og Søren Hansen, IT-Udvikling, Teknologisk Institut Arrangementet er gratis, men tilmelding er nødvendig via <a href="http://ida.dk/arrNr/Sider/Default.aspx?ID=90561"> dette link </a> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:37:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/485 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/485 All, Due to room reservation conflict at our normal auditorium location, we will NOT be meeting there for our Wednesday March 4, 2009 ExCom meeting. The NEW location for the next excom meeting is the Allwood Branch of the Clifton Public Library. Normal meeting agenda times and buffet all still the same. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:07:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/487 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/487 IEEE-TC Excom Meeting Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:39:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/489 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/489 IEEE-TC Excom Meeting Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:43:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/491 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/491 This event will bring together educators and engineers in South Africa, where engineers and people from South African Education Departments will show what has been done to support the grade 4 to grade 9 curriculum for Technology in South Africa. The conference will share the material that has been developed with educators and will plan the roll out of the material to all schools in South Africa. This will be of great benefit to Technolgy Educators and their students. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:11:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/493 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/493 Automotive Standards now call for 600 V/m pulsed testing over the ‘L’ and ‘S’ RADAR Bands. See the seminar topic description below. <p> The Chapter Presentation is a FREE event. IEEE Non-Members Welcome! <p> The <a href="http://www.emcsociety.org">IEEE Southeastern Michigan EMC Homepage</a> is <a href="http://www.emcsociety.org">http://www.emcsociety.org/</a> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:41:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/495 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/495 John L. Volakis Professor, The Ohio State University IEEE AP-S Distinguished Lecturer Flier: http://www.ieee-sem.org/ChapterIV/JohnVolakis_flyer.pdf Parking: http://www.ieee-sem.org/ChapterIV/UofM_EECS_Rm1005_Parking.pdf Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:59:38 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/499 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/499 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:00:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/501 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/501 Distinguised Lecturer Presentation Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:21:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/503 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/503 Planck og Herschel er de to næste store videnskabelige missioner, som opsendes med en Ariane 5 raket af den europæiske rumorganisation ESA d. 16. april fra rumbasen i Kourou, Fransk Guyana på sydamerikas nordkyst. Planck skal kortlægge den kosmiske mikrobølgebag-grundsstråling med hidtil uset vinkelopløsning og nøjagtighed. Baggrundsstrå-lingen er resterne af Big Bang fra det øjeblik ca. 300.000 år senere, hvor universet blev gennemsig-tigt. En detaljeret og præcis kortlægning af de bittesmå forskelle i strålingens inten-sitet hen over himlen, kan vise os, hvorledes de grund-læggende strukturer i uni-verset blev skabt. Planck missionen har et stort dansk islæt, idet de to spejle i teleskopet er designet ved DTU Space. Spejlene er byg-get hos Astrium i Tyskland. Hans Ulrik Nørgaard-Nielsen vil fortælle om de store videnskabelige aspekter af Planck missionen mens Niels Christian Jessen vil fortælle om det uhyre vanske-lige design af spejlsystemets kulfiberstrukturer. Der vil blive lejlighed til at se en 1:4 skalamodel af satellitten, en original kulfiberskal fra hovedspejlet, som har været benyttet til tests på jorden, samt en prøve på opbygningen af spejlenes bærende struktur Arrangementsnr.: 90672 •Tirsdag d. 10. marts kl. 19:30 - 22, Institut for Rum-forskning og –teknologi – DTU Space, Juliane Maries vej 30, 2100 København Ø. •Gratis arrangement for IDA-medlemmer, medlemmer af IEEE Denmark section og studerende •HUSK tilmelding via www.ida.dk eller tlf. 33 18 48 18 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:20:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/505 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/505 We will be electing the section officers, Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations from the floor are welcomed. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to Mark Heinrich m.heinrich@ieee.org if you plan to attend so we can get a head count for the food. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:20:27 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/507 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/507 IEEE Niagara College Student Branch is having a guest speaker Bob Clarke from the ASI group in St. Catherines come speak to us about the field of underwater robotics. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:34:56 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/509 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/509 <b>Come and meet Chuck Blackwood, Chief Engineer at NBC 13 HD</b> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:20:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/511 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/511 The Milwaukee Section is inviting students from local academic institutions to participate in a poster competition, and win $$$s. Submit poster titles by End of the day on Sunday, April 11. HURRY- DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED. FIRST 12 POSTERS TO BE ELIGIBLE The submissions must include the poster title and authors. Please submit to: rmolthen@ieee.org. The poster presenters will compete for awards: 1st place - $200 2nd place - $100 3rd place - $50 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:36:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/513 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/513 Monthly Excom meeting Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:24:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/517 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/517 IEEE Hamilton Section Social Event Strictly for fun. Best ball golf. Dinner afterwards. Register before 2009-May-27. Thu, 28 May 2009 18:35:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/519 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/519 Executive Meeting Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:28:54 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/521 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/521 Testing this meeting system Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:22:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/523 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/523 Vendors streamlines embedded design with complimentary real-time operating system and software stacks The increasing complexity of industrial applications and expanding functionality of semiconductors are driving embedded developers toward solutions that combine proven hardware and software platforms. To help accelerate time-to-market and improve application development success, semiconductor vendors are offering the real-time operating system (RTOS) with TCP/IP and USB software stacks to microcontroller (MCU) customers at no additional charge. Reducing cost, accelerating success By providing complimentary software with its silicon products, semiconductor vendors are helping alleviate much of the initial software investment hurdle faced by embedded developers. Comparable full-featured software offerings on the market today may cost developers as much as $95,000 (USD) in licensing fees. Freescale silicon ships with full production Freescale MQX source code, including communications software stacks at no additional cost. Freescale is able to provide customers a commercial-friendly software licensing model, enabling developers to keep their source modifications while being able to distribute the required binary code. Full-featured, proven and scalable The Freescale MQX RTOS offers leading-edge software technology for embedded designs based on Freescale processors and MCUs. Freescale MQX software offers an application programming interface (API) with a modular, component-based architecture that makes it simple to fine-tune custom applications. It also allows developers to add Web servers, e-mail, network management, security and routing to their designs. Components are linked in only if needed, preventing unused functions from bloating the memory footprint. With its straightforward API, the Freescale MQX RTOS solution easily scales across Freescale's growing alliance network of software and tools, such as security, industrial protocols and graphical plug-ins. Unlike general-purpose operating systems designed for desktop systems, embedded RTOS is designed for speed and size efficiency in embedded systems. This software offers powerful, preemptive real-time performance with optimized context switch and interrupt times, enabling fast, highly predictable response times. Its small, configurable size conserves memory space for embedded applications, and it can be configured to take as little as 6 KB of ROM, including kernel, interrupts, semaphores, queues and memory manager. RTOS features RTOS with full priority-based, preemptive scheduler Real-time TCP/IP communication suite (RTCS) with TCP/IP, FTP, Telnet, DHCP, SNMP and more USB host and device stacks (HID, MASS, HUB) MS-DOS file system (MFS ) Board support package (BSP) I/O driver supporting CAN, UART and more HTTP Web server support Learn about the benefits and long-term trends of embedded software solutions… Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:49:35 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/525 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/525 Sponsored by the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society. <p> <a href="http://www.emcsociety.org/emcfest">EMC Fest Homepage</a> <p> <a href="http://www.emcsociety.org/EMCFest2009/Vendor2009.doc">Vendor Tables</a> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:41:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/527 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/527 Milawukee Section Executive Committee (board) meeting Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:13:51 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/529 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/529 Teams from UTK and PSTCC will demonstrate their robotics entries (UTK won 2nd place), discuss their 2nd place finish in the ethics competition, and present their efforts in the software competition, all from the recent 2009 SoutheastCon in Atlanta, Georgia. We will meet in the cafeteria annex, in the J.L. Goins building. (Campus/Parking map is on the page linked below.) Cost for meals will be free to student and regular members, and $10.00 for non-members and guests. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:57:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/531 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/531 Jim Buff of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories will be speaking about multifunction protective relaying and how microprocessors have improved protective relaying and applications. DINNER: Entrees Selection: Prime Rib, Hawaiian Chicken, or Asian Grilled Salmon. Any selection comes with salad, vegetables, and choice of potato. Beverages water, ice-tee, coffee, or CASH BAR. COST: Non-members: $25.00 IEEE Members: $20.00 Student members $10.00 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:17:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/533 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/533 A 1-day career management seminar developed by the IEEEUSA Career and Workforce Policy Committee (CWPC). The IEEE-USA and IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section care about your career development. This Career Workshop provides practical and powerful strategies to maximize your career talents presented in a positive and entertaining way. This program will open your eyes and senses to see your career in a brand new light. You cannot afford to miss this perception changing career makeover program. (Registration opening soon!) Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:05:22 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/535 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/535 All, Due to room reservation conflict at our normal auditorium location, we will NOT be meeting there for our Wednesday April 1, 2009 ExCom meeting. The NEW location for the next excom meeting is the Allwood Branch of the Clifton Public Library. Normal meeting agenda times and buffet all still the same. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:00:35 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/537 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/537 Chapter Membership Presentation Meeting IEEE career and employment assistance tools will be demonstrated, along with practical recommendations and tips on creating an effective resume, using the Career Asset Manger and the Career Navigator. A panel of EMC laboratory managers and staff recruiting personnel will be present to discuss current and future employment opportunities in the EMC community, local and extended. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:09:47 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/539 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/539 Employment, Careers, Professional Development, and Jobs Track Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:33:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/541 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/541 Employment, Careers, Professional Development, and Jobs Track Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:34:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/543 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/543 Employment, Careers, Professional Development, and Jobs Track Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:48:13 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/545 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/545 Arduino is an open source hardware and software project designed to make microcontrollers easy to use. It is based on the Atmel ATmega168, consisting of a defined hardware implementation with several form factors for different applications. The software development system is based on a C subset with predefined functions to take advantage of the hardware features. The intent is to provide an easy to use system for people to use in their creative endeavors - rather than worrying about low level details. See the http://www.arduino.cc homepage for more information. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:22:13 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/547 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/547 New graduates, soon-to-be graduates, and anyone that would like to brush up on financial topics should take advantage of this opportunity to hear about current topics in personal finance, including home mortgages, investing, and insurance. Barbara Adelaine, an experienced Home Mortgage Consultant with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Brookings, will give a short talk on home ownership, to include such topics as the decision to buy a home, how mortgages work, how to find a good interest rate, down payments, and homeowners and mortgage insurance. Cory Van Duyn, a long-term financial adviser with Edward Jones, will give a presentation on investing, including how mutual funds work, how to start investing your money, and decisions about how much money to invest in different kinds of funds. We will wrap up with a short discussion of some of the financial benefits of the IEEE, and how you can take advantage of them. The event will be held on campus at SDSU and is expected to last one hour. For those who are interested, following the event will be an informal tour of the new SDSU Electrical Engineering building. PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED FREE FOR IEEE MEMBERS. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:59:28 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/549 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/549 The presentation is Lighting, Energy Codes and the Cost of Ownership. The presentation is by Michael McGuire of Holophane Lighting Company. A more detailed narrative and information on Michael is contained below. We will be meeting in Thermal Equipment Sale's large meeting room. We wish to thank them for the use of their meeting room. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:27:59 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/555 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/555 The IEEE-USA and IEEE Washington and Northern Virginia Sections care about your career development. This Career Workshop provides practical and powerful strategies to maximize your career talents presented in a positive and entertaining way. This program will open your eyes and senses to see your career in a brand new light. You can not afford to miss this perception-changing career makeover program. This event is co-hosted by the National Capital Area Consultants Network, Women in Engineering, and the Baltimore Chapter of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. <br><br>Includes continental breakfast and lunch<br> PDH certificate available free to those who register by April 23. <br><br> Early registration (closes noon May 1):<br> $10 for unemployed IEEE members and IEEE student members<br> $25 for IEEE members <br> $50 for non-IEEE members<br> Family plan – bring a spouse or family member for $10 more<br> <br> On-site registration 8am Saturday, May 2:<br> $20 for unemployed IEEE members and student members<br> $50 for IEEE members and non-members<br> Family plan - bring a spouse or family member for $10 more Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:34:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/557 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/557 No matter where you are in your career, you should always be prepared to get back into the job market. Come learn the latest trends in the job search process and start laying the groundwork for your next job search. This event will be a progression. Each speaker will host a 25 minute roundtable discussion. At the end of each discussion, you will move to another table with a different topic and speaker. This event is hosted by the Society for Technical Communication (STC), Washington Chapter, and is co-sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society and the IEEE Professional Communication Society. Cost is $5 for IEEE or STC members and $15 for nonmembers (including refreshments) if reservation is made by May 31. Sun, 24 May 2009 01:50:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/561 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/561 St. Ambrose IIE Trivia Night. A mix of triva and fun! Proceeds go to Girl Scout Events and scholarships. Bring your own food. Cash bar, $1 beers. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:23:47 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/563 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/563 Engineers will represent their fields in a career day at Scott Community College. High School students will schedule time to meet with college reps and learn about STEM careers. 9-9:20 Welcome 9:30-11 Activities & Speakers 11-11:20 Free Lunch! 11:30-1:00 Activities & Speakers 1-1:30 College Representatives 1:30-1:40 Conclusion Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:29:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/565 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/565 Engineering night at St. Ambrose University. 5:30 Welcome 5:45 STEP Scholar Recognition 6:00 Q&A with engineers 7:00 Social Time Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:33:04 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/567 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/567 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chapter Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:58:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/569 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/569 IEEE Hamilton Section Technical Meeting Nuclear Renaissance in Canada and Globally Speaker: Dr Neil Alexander, President of Organization of CANDU Industries (OCI) Location: McMaster University, ITB Building, Room A113 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:15:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/571 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/571 Please plan to attend the April 6, <b>IEEE Section Meeting</b> where we will have a good time meeting the members in the Student Branches of IEEE at the <b>UAB Engineering Building </b> enjoying delicious Subway sandwiches and hearing from Jessica Ford and the UAB Engineering student team that participated in SouthEastCon. Paul George will also update us on how we can continue to help our electrical engineering students that are prepairing to graduate this spring</b>. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:51:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/573 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/573 This is a talk of one engineer's experience with a conversion of a vehicle from gasoline to battery powered electric vehicle (EV). Motivation to undertake the project was based on the challenge of constructing a safe and efficient battery powered vehicle that reduces contributions to global warming and dependence on foreign oil. There are many decisions that go into such a conversion, including selection of the "donor" vehicle, motor technology, high power electronic controller, and most importantly the batteries. These decisions are based on the individual needs of the converter including required range and vehicle speed, cost, and technical abilities. Much research went into learning what technologies and components are available, and learning what other conversions had used. The finished vehicle uses a series string of 17 wet cell 8 Volt lead-acid batteries, with a nominal system voltage of 136 VDC. Peak power to the motor is approximately 45 KW. The battery string drives a series-wound DC motor through a pulse-width modulated motor controller. After decisions had been made on the basic components, special design considerations were required for operation of the vehicle in a cold climate, since lead-acid batteries lose a significant amount of capacity when cold. (Considerations were also made for the operator, who gets crabby and uncomfortable when cold!). Removal of the internal combustion engine (ICE), along with the fuel, cooling, and exhaust systems was straightforward. Significant challenges arose in adapting the electric motor to the existing drive-train, and in design and fabrication of boxes to contain the heavy lead-acid batteries. Fabrication of various parts took place over the summer of 2008. Once the mechanical pieces were in place the task of wiring the high voltage system, the control system, and various safety interlocks was begun. The car made its first trip under electric power in December 2008, eight months after its final excursion as a gasoline-powered vehicle. Mon, 04 May 2009 17:35:03 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/575 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/575 *** THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *** *** THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *** *** THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *** *** THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *** IEEE SEM Robotics & Automation Society Presents Vijay Kumar, PhD “Robot Swarms: Collective Behaviors in Networked Robots” Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:51:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/577 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/577 Chapter 17 Welcome Event: May 7, 2009 6 - 8 p.m. 1003 EECS UM North Campus, Ann Arbor ‘Nano was, is or will be everywhere?’ The detailed answer may be subjective but my answer is ‘all of the above’. For example, when we rub our faces with a towel, we may be engaged in ‘nano-surgery’, removing a few nanometers of our skin everyday! The new Chapter 17 of IEEE SEM section is delighted to inform you that, we are here and have a huge nano program for the current year. The ‘chapter welcome’ is scheduled for May 7, 2009 and we have started planning for a conference on 'Nanotechnology, Nanorobotics and Nanobusiness' to be held in the first week of November (the date will be announced soon). A nanoeducation1 summer workshop for K-12 teachers will also be offered. The Chapter 17 will be highly appreciative of your participation, ideas, and suggestions for these events. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:38:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/579 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/579 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Industry Applications Society Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:24:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/581 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/581 Regular meeting of the Baton Rouge Section presenting "Arc Flash Boundary Mitigation" for 1 PDH credit. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:15:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/583 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/583 Coastal Los Angeles Section Excom Meeting Every one invited. Light dinner provided. Please drop Greg Griffes a note at ggg@ieee.org Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:35:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/585 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/585 Coastal Los Angeles Section EXCOM meeting. Open to all. TO join us for a light dinner, RSVP to Greg Griffes at ggg@ieee.org Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:08:23 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/587 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/587 <b>Join fellow IEEE section members</b> in honoring three section members who have received National Awards and appreciating section volunteers including a presentation by Gordon Day, IEEE-USA president, followed by the play <font color=BLUE><b><I>"Always ... Patsy Cline"</I></b></font> at the Old Creamery Theatre.<p> <b>Reservations for the dinner and the play are <u>prepay</u> by 5/8/09. <font color=RED>Thank you for the reservations, the dinner room is full!</font> <p>Send a check or money order for $25 payable to:<p> <i>Cedar Rapids Section of the IEEE<br> P.O. Box 451<br> Marion IA 52302</i><p> Thu, 14 May 2009 22:54:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/589 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/589 " Charla basada en el Curso Online sobre Desarrollo Profesional del IEEE Expert Now" Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:31:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/591 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/591 Seminario Técnico sobre las aplicaciones del código Eléctrico NEC, normas ELEKTRA y Unión FENOSA Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:08:35 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/593 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/593 Reunión de Junta Directiva Sección Panama Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:20:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/595 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/595 Reunión de Junta Directiva Sección Panama Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:25:45 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/597 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/597 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:26:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/599 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/599 This event will be offered at UCLA Extension by one of our local IEEE members, Dr. Zhenyu Liu, a Google Software Engineer based in the Santa Monica office. Detailed course description / enrollment information can be found by visiting "http://www.uclaextension.edu/shortCourses":http://www.uclaextension.edu/shortCourses and clicking on the "Information Technology" link on the right hand side of the page. The following is a short introduction of the course: "This short course illustrates the basics of Web 2.0 technologies and, through lab sessions, provides participants with hands-on experience of quickly prototyping Web 2.0 features. The course is designed for webmasters and technical staff in charge of a corporation's website, software developers seeking to expand their knowledge of web development, contractors and other information technology personnel who target web projects, project managers responsible for managing web projects or Internet strategy, and business analysts responsible for documenting requirements for web applications." Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:33:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/601 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/601 A world class conference on Radars- from Science to Systems, will be held in Pasadena on May 4-8. There will be tutorials on Monday and Friday, and three days of great technical sessions. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:52:59 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/603 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/603 Attending RadarCon09? Come join WIE and fellow members of the radar community in celebrating Cinco De Mayo! There will be a social following the day’s events in Room 207 at 6:30 PM. All IEEE members are welcome. RSVP to wie-la@ieee.org by April 21, 2009 so that we can have an accurate head count. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:52:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/605 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/605 The CLAS Communications, Signal Processing and Vehicular Technology Chapter will be hosting a Communications Society Distinguished Lecture Tour. RSVP by 11 May to Ms. Janice Penland, via email Janice.D.Penland@aero.org Please identify your citizenship, IEEE membership (non-members welcome), and affiliation when you RSVP. For a flyer click "here":http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/lac/csspsvts/meeting_notices/IEEE%20COM-SPS-VTS%20DLT%20mtg%2020090518.pdf Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:49:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/607 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/607 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:38:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/609 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/609 Orange County Section Ex-Com meeting. All interested in helping IEEE are invited to attend. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:36:33 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/613 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/613 Working with the Federal Energy Stimulus Reinvestment Package aka .. Show me the money and let me go to work rebuilding the US Economy Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:35:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/615 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/615 No charge for the presentation $3 for Pizza and Refreshment for Members $4 for Non Members Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:04:17 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/617 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/617 We are pleased to announce that the next meeting of the IEEE Lexington Section is to be held April 15, 2009. The presentation will be on Power Harmonics by Edward Campbell of Rockwell Automation. For those of us working in the Power and Industrial Applications Industries, this has long been a serious topic. The location will be in the meeting room (same one we used for the March Meeting) at Thermal Equipment Sales Company. The Section is very appreciative of the people at Thermal Equipment Sales for allowing us to use their meeting room. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:28:53 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/621 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/621 This presentation will discuss the mobile robots currently being used by domestic first responders and the US military. The speakers will cover Remotec's current contributions to this field including bringing an 350 lb Andros F6A robot to the presentation. In addition, they will also touch on some of the newer technologies making their way into the next generation of robotic projects. The meeting will be held in the Sagebrush Steakhouse in Oak Ridge. Cost will be free to students and regular IEEE members, and $10 for visitors and guests. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:40:25 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/623 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/623 All, Due to room reservation conflict at our normal auditorium location, we will NOT be meeting there for our Wednesday May 6, 2009 ExCom meeting. The NEW location for the next excom meeting is the Allwood Branch of the Clifton Public Library. Normal meeting agenda times and buffet all still the same. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:30:28 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/625 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/625 A time to relax, unwind and enjoy -- A time to pay tribute to our new Fellows -- A time to honor our Award Winners -- YES it's time for the Annual Section Reception The Annual Section IEEE Awards Reception will be held at the Birchwood Manor, 111 North Jefferson Road, Whippany again this year. The affair is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 3 to 6 PM. Tickets are $35.00 each. Spouses and guests are welcome. We are limited to 90 attendees, so please make your reservations early. Reservations are required by April 24, 2009. Complete the reservation form and return it with your payment. If you would like tickets mailed back to you, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Otherwise, your tickets will be held at the door for you. If any additional information is required concerning the reception, contact Anne Giedlinski at (973) 377-3175. ENCLOSE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE to receive tickets in advance. Reservations are required by April 24, 2009. Mail reservation request to: Anne Giedlinski 299 Brooklake Road Florham Park, NJ 07932 Enclosed is __________ for ____ ticket(s) at $35.00 each (make check payable to North Jersey Section IEEE) for: NAME: ADDRESS: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:47:59 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/627 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/627 This month’s presentation continues the Solar Photovoltaic Design subject, but with emphasis on the AC side of the PV System. To start, a summary of the DC portion of the System will be covered, including key design aspects of the solar array, variables that affect system output and references to NEC requirements for design. The AC portion of the PV System includes the inverter, AC and Utility disconnects and net metering. Various output configurations will be shown along with Utility & Code requirements of the connection to the utility service. The presentation will be geared toward grid-tied systems without battery backup. Reservations: Tom Doyle, Jacobs 5757 Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Cypress, Ca. 90630 Tel: 714.503.3906 Fax: 714.503.3999 E-mail: tom.doyle@ieee.org Reservations for dinner should be made by the 10th and checks must be received by the 15th Meal Cost: $25.00 if reservation received by deadline: $30.00 at the door. Student members are FREE! program Only attendees (no cost) are also welcome. Make checks payable to IEEE/PES and mail to Tom Doyle Please specify a dinner entree: Chicken or Fish A prize drawing will be made at the end of the meeting for those who have prepaid their reservation. The prize will be a free dinner at a future meeting. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:17:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/629 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/629 QC Elite Team 648 Robotics ( www.qcelite.com ) competes annually to inspire its Quad Cities high school participants to be future engineers and scientists. Fresh from competition at the Minnesota North Star Regional April 1-4, the team will display and explain the electrical and programming features of this year’s robot. They will also show us at least one robot from past competitions, and explain differences in the robots and the competitions for which they were built. At the North Star Regional the team had a 7-1 preliminary round record, were 2-0 in quarterfinals, and placed 3rd overall. The team placed 7th at the Chicago Regional in late February. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:31:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/631 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/631 On Tuesday, May 19th, 2009, the IEEE North Jersey Section Computer Society Chapter will host a presentation entitled "USL For Fun and Profit" by Frank Middleton. Universal Systems Language (USL) was covered extensively by its creators in the Dec 2008 issue of IEEE Computer Magazine, in the article entitled "Universal Systems Language: Lessons Learned from Apollo". Our guest speaker, Frank Middleton of Apogee Communications Technologies has extensive experience using USL.Lessons Learned from Apollo". Our guest speaker, Frank Middleton of Apogee Communications Technologies has extensive experience using USL. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:06:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/633 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/633 Venue - Le Bec Fin May 7th, 6:30 - 9:00 Cost - $10 (IEEE members and friends) What better way to spend an evening afterwork then with a premier Wine Tasting Party. The party comes complete with six hand-selected red & white wine choices to taste from 6:30 - 8:30pm. A wine expert from The Wine School of Philadelphia will be on hand to describe each selection, and of course there will be menu samples from the simply exquisite Le Bec Fin menu. Relax, kick back, and learn about wine with other young professionals. Everyone attending will get a gift bag as they leave at the end of the night. Please contact Ram Achuthanandam - rachu@ieee.org for ticket information. Limited seating available. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:29:13 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/635 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/635 The EDS Northern Virginia/Washington Chapter is pleased to co-sponsor the following meeting organized by Baltimore Chapters of IEEE Power Electronics and Electron Devices & Solid-State Circuits Societies: “SiC Vertical-Channel JFETs for RF and Power Switching Applications” Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:00:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/637 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/637 The Cleveland Section will be holding an Executive Committee meeting at the Flat Iron Cafe on April 23 at 6:30 PM. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:59:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/639 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/639 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chapter Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:10:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/641 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/641 Hamilton - Windmill Power Status of the Wind Industry in Ontario Sat, 09 May 2009 05:25:56 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/643 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/643 The annual Air Force Academy Senior Design Projects Night event will be on 5 May from 4-6 PM. Cadets in EE and other engineering disciplines create Senior Design Projects which will be displayed and presented. Our section will provide pizza for the event. As in past years we will select several of our members to evaluate the projects for awards. We will later create plaques for First, Second and Third places to be displayed at the academy. IEEE members, their high school age students and guests are invited to attend. Registration is required for everyone, including students and guests, in order for us to obtain the list of names for access. Members can register their students and guests. Use their First and Last Name and your member number, address etc. Fairchild Hall is in the Cadet Area and thus more restricted. You will be required to surrender your drivers license at the Cadet Area Gate and retrieve it when leaving. Lt. Col. Andy Laffely will meet us at 4pm in the parking area outside Fairchild. Please see the map link below. Please be on time! http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r5/pikes_peak/2008%20Map%20to%20Cadet%20Area.pdf Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:52:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/645 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/645 The Art of Consulting series is designed for IEEE members and other engineers who practice consulting, are thinking about consulting, or want to take charge of their careers. Sessions will cover topics such as running a consulting business, marketing, getting paid, contracts, and effective communication. For the past four months, we have expanded our professional network, showed one another what works and doesn't work, and discussed what kind of topics we would like to discuss in future meetings. This month, we begin the Members' Choice series, a continuation of The Art of Consulting. Directions: One block south of the Ballston Metro stop. Exit the Metro, take the sidewalk slightly right of the Metro exit (past the Metro bus depot) one block, and enter the NSF building at the entrance closest to the corner of North 9 St and Stuart St. If driving, the easiest parking is probably at the Ballston Common mall, which is directly across Wilson Blvd from the NSF building. (The NSF building is the building in which The Front Page restaurant is located). Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:17:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/647 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/647 Broadband access communications have been continuously developed with many advances in response to increasing demands of multimedia services and applications. Broadband communications systems are generally power- and bandwidth-limited while the communications channels are characterized by their frequency-selective fading and the presence of noise and interference. Due to the dynamic nature of both transmission media and multimedia traffic, re-configurable and adaptive schemes are of particular interest. Furthermore, in most broadband communications systems, interference is the major performance-limiting factor and interference mitigation can be more efficiently done by coordination of the transmission and resource allocation between users to minimize mutual interference in a collaborative manner. The talk will provide an overview of new developments/deployments in broadband access communications, and highlight technical issues in dynamic resource allocation and intelligent multi-dimensional signal processing and the evolution from competition, to cooperation and cognition in communications. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:30:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/651 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/651 DATE: Thursday, May 07, 2009 TOPIC: Power-aware scheduling with deadlines David Bunde, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Knox College Modern processors come with the ability to reduce their clock speed, slowing down to preserve energy. This is important for both mobile devices with limited batteries and servers, where saving power can significantly reduce the cost of ownership. At the same time, slowing down the processor degrades system performance so this tradeoff must be carefully managed. Power-aware scheduling is the combination of traditional processor scheduling and clock speed management. Typically, the goal is to find a schedule that minimizes energy consumption while satisfying some Quality of Service (QoS) requirement. This talk will cover some highlights from this emerging field, focusing on the problem where the QoS constraint is that each job must complete by a job-specific deadline. For example, the system may be a web server that wants to respond to each request within a fixed amount of time. We will discuss two algorithms for this problem. The first algorithm always finds the minimum-energy schedule satisfying all the deadlines, but requires prior knowledge of the jobs. The other algorithm satisfies the deadlines without prior knowledge of the jobs, but may use more energy than necessary. We are able to show, however, that its schedule uses at most a constant factor more energy than optimal. LOCATION: Knox College, 2 East South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 (309-341-7748) DIRECTIONS: From the Quad Cities, take Interstate 74 East towards Peoria. Get off at exit 48A (Main Street). Head east on Main Street to Cherry Street. Take a left on Cherry Street and proceed to South Street (the first stop sign). Turn right on South Street and proceed to West Street (the College is on your left as you drive). Turn left on West Street. Go one block south to Berrien Street (the Science and Math Center is on your right) and turn left on Berrien. Seymour Union is right in front of you. Park anywhere; if there is no parking available, turn around and head back down Berrien and park in the Science Center lot. Dinner is in Seymour Union and the talk will be in the Francois Classroom (E-117) of the Science Center. There's a campus map (in PDF) at http://www.knox.edu/map. AGENDA: 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Meet at Seymour Union (McClelland Room) 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner (soft drinks) 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Presentation COST: Members: $15.00 Guests: $15.00 RESERVATIONS: Call John Dooley at (309) 341-7748 or email at jdooley@knox.edu to RSVP by Tuesday, May 5. Please indicate if you are an IEEE member. Please let us know if you'd like a vegetarian dinner. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:12:27 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/653 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/653 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chater Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:31:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/655 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/655 Special Distinguished Lecture Mon, 11 May 2009 12:41:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/657 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/657 Please plan to attend the May 4, <b>IEEE Section Meeting</b> where we will have a good time meeting Dr Thomas S. Denney Jr. Dr Denny is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University and is Co-Director, Auburn University MRI Research Center. <b> By popular demand,</b> our meeting will be at Lloyd's Restaurant on Hwy 280. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:01:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/659 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/659 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Industry Applications Society Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:08:51 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/661 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/661 Please join us for this event! Dr. Michael Frye will present an overview of the UIW Undergraduate Engineering Management Program and their steps toward ABET accreditation. A light lunch will be provided. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:16:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/663 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/663 * Host: IEEE North NJ/NY Section GOLD, WIE, PACE, CN, SAC Groups * Location: Sidebar (back room) * Address: 120 E 15th St New York, NY 10003-2102 * When: Thursday May 21, 2009 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm * RSVP below or via email: northjerseygold "AT" ieee "DOT" org * - Meet IEEE Section Officers * - Find out about the different active section IEEE societies * - Investigate volunteer opportunities * - Mingle with local professionals in various fields * - Raffles & Speed Networking - Bring plenty of business cards! * - Hors dhoerves will be provided * - Other local engineering professionals & society members are welcome. * - Invite your peers! Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:02:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/665 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/665 Please join us for a pay as you go lunch and to get to know other technology managers in the San Antonio Area! Dr Michael Frye will be giving a presentation on Gen Y & Millenials in the classroom and workplace. Invite your fellow co-workers to attend. This will be a great opportunity to discuss the benefits and challenges of the generational gap. Tue, 19 May 2009 22:53:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/667 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/667 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chapter Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:38:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/669 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/669 Baton Rouge Section of the IEEE meeting, presenting "Medium Voltage VF Drive Technology" for 1 pdh credit. To be held at Ralph & Kacoo's at 6110 Bluebonnet Blvd. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:58:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/671 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/671 Meeting of the Baton Rouge Section of the IEEE for i PDH credit. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:39:31 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/673 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/673 When will your car become a robot? How far away are we from having autonomous vehicles on the road? In November, 2007, DARPA tested the limits of current technology by sponsoring a race among robotic vehicles driving among live and robotic traffic in an urban setting. This talk by Wyatt Newman, leader of Team Case’s entry in the race, will review status, lessons learned and remaining challenges to letting robots loose on the road. <p> Click <a href="http://www.case.edu/visit/map/flash/" target="_blank">here</a> for directions to the White Building, and <a href="http://parking.cwru.edu/map/map.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for parking information. Recommended parking: garage S-53 or lot 1-A (and take stairs to campus level). <p> Pizza to be provided. This talk will qualify for 1 continuing-education hour for PE licensing. <p> This event is free, but RSVP to Wyatt Newman at wsn@case.edu Fri, 22 May 2009 02:24:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/675 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/675 Conference on current issues in Antenna Design. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:47:53 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/677 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/677 <p><span id="dnn_ctr401_Events_EventDetails_lblDescription" class="Normal" style="display: inline-block; width: 300px;">The May Executive Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.advanceddecisions.com/contact/directions.html">Advanced Decisions in Shelton</a>. All IEEE members are welcome to attend, but <strong><em>call first to confirm</em></strong>.<br /> <br /> For more information, please contact:<br /> &#160; Raymond Zeitler, (860) 651-0211 x246 r.zeitler@ieee.org<br /> </span></p> Fri, 01 May 2009 15:28:22 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/679 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/679 No it does not involve old cowboys or horses; it is an opportunity for members who qualify for Senior Membership status to apply for a membership upgrade all in one day. Senior Membership recognizes members with 10 years of practice with upgraded credentials and some small rewards. Have you ever considered becoming a Senior IEEE Member? The Benefits & Qualifications are detailed on the IEEE Membership site at <A href="http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/senior-members/index.html">http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/senior-members/index.html</a> and include:<p> <UL> <LI>Recognition <LI>Senior Member <LI>US$25 Coupon <LI>Letter of Commendation <LI>Announcements <LI>Leadership Eligibility <LI>Ability to Refer Other Candidates <LI>Review Panel </UL> Also see our Cedar Rapids Web page: <A href="http://www.ieee-cr-section.org/content.asp?ID=1095">http://www.ieee-cr-section.org/content.asp?ID=1095</a><p> A Rodeo is an event where we get some senior members and some computers all in one location and allow for fast processing of your Senior Membership application. In order to expidite processing please register here and if possible send an electronic copy of your resume ahead of time. <p> We are also looking for more Senior Members who can review resumes, if you can help out or if you have any questions about Senior Membership or any suggestions, please contact me: <b>Murray Marple: Membership Chair</b> at <a href="mailto:m.t.marple@ieee.org">m.t.marple@ieee.org</a> Tue, 05 May 2009 05:14:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/681 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/681 This is a meeting to plan and schedule events for the Hawaii IEEE section. It's open to those interested in finding out what's happening. Tue, 05 May 2009 22:37:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/683 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/683 null Thu, 07 May 2009 13:08:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/685 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/685 Have you ever considered becoming a Senior IEEE Member? The Benefits & Qualifications are detailed on the IEEE Membership site. http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/senior‐members/index.html • Recognition • Senior Member • US$25 Coupon • Letter of Commendation: • Announcements • Leadership Eligibility • Ability to Refer Other Candidates • Review Panel The local Cedar Rapids Section will be holding an event where we will help you through the process. We will have Senior Members available to act as references and refreshments available. Where: Room 114 Jones Hall Kirkwood College Main Campus When: Drop In between Noon & 3:00PM on Saturday May 16th. What to bring: An electronic copy of your resume and be able to talk about the significant things you have done during you career. Cost: Free to IEEE Members. Email In your Resume: In order to make things move quicker on Saturday you can send in your resume ahead of time. If you are unable to attend in person please review the qualifications on the IEEE site and send a summary of your qualifications along with your resume. If you are unable to come to the event then we may need to arrange a phone interview. Send resumes to me at m.t.marple@ieee.org Reservations: http://www.ieee-cr-section.org/ Click on ‘Senior Membership Rodeo’ hyperlink in Upcoming Events and then ‘Click here for meeting details’ then click ‘Click here to Register’, or contact Murray Marple (319) 295-8946. And join us later on Saturday for the Dinner and Awards Ceremony deadline for Registration is extended to Friday May 8th. Tue, 05 May 2009 20:53:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/687 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/687 Muscatine is now home to of one of the largest and most exciting boat shows in the country, and welcomes you to a “Best of Both Worlds” boat show and race boat exhibition. The show will feature everything from mahogany classics and fiberglass inboards to vintage hydroplanes, as well as a significant amount of racing exhibitions on the river. Other activities include a cardboard boat regatta and antique car show. See http://www.muscatineboatshow.com/ a complete list of activities. Come have lunch by the river at Mississippi Brew and afterwards enjoy an afternoon of fun at the river park, and network with other GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) members in the process. DIRECTIONS: From Davenport, take US-61 east to IA-38/Park Avenue/US-61 and turn left. Follow Park Avenue for approximately 2 miles. It will veer right toward downtown and turn into 2nd St. Follow 2nd St. for a few blocks to Iowa Ave and turn left. Mississippi Brew will be on the left. Note: Parking may be hard to find next to the restaurant, since the boat show will be directly across the street. You should be able to park fairly close on 2nd or 3rd St. Parking is free on weekends. COST: Members will cover the cost of their meal. Tue, 05 May 2009 22:19:13 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/689 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/689 On Wednesday, May 13, 2009 the North Jersey Section Professional Activities Committee and Graduates of the Last Decade will host a meeting to discuss IEEE’s 125th. Our guest speaker will be Lewis M. Terman, IEEE 2009 Past President. About the Meeting: In 2009 the IEEE is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its foundation. It has become the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology, and it has a world-wide presence and impact. This talk will look at the IEEE today, and will then focus on how IEEE is working to increase the visibility and stature of IEEE, technology and the profession, and on how IEEE is moving into the important emerging field of applying technology to solve societal problems. You are encouraged to attend and invite your associates. Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/691 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/691 Join fellow members of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Cedar Rapids Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer and Communications Chapters in welcoming Jesse Wijntjes and Ron Stroup of the FAA to Cedar Rapids with an evening of socializing, networking, as well as technology. <p> <b>Hors d'oeuvres including vegetarian, Refreshments, and Cash Bar provided! <P> Payment: <br> $10 if received in advance<br> $15 at door</b> <p> <b><i><font COLOR=BLUE>Guests are welcome!</b></i><p></font> <B>NOTE: AIAA and IEEE Members, when registering, please enter your respective membership # into the membership field. <FONT COLOR=RED>Please indicate your professional affliation or guest status using the menu selection field</font> as there is no menu per se.</b> <p> <b>Advance Payment</b><br> <b>Please make check payable to "<I>AIAA Iowa Section<I>" and mail or deliver to:</b><address> Sridher Kaminani<br> M/S:105-151 Rockwell Collins<br /> 400 Collins Rd.<br /> Cedar Rapids, IA 52498<br /> </address> <p><b>Driving Directions to the Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education<br> From the North</b> <UL> <LI>Follow I-380 S/ IA-27 S toward Cedar Rapids/Dubuque <LI>Take the US-30 E / US-151 N exit - Exit 16 toward Mt. Vernon <LI>Keep right at the fork in the ramp, still driving toward Mt. Vernon <LI>Turn right onto Kirkwood Blvd SW <LI>At 76th Ave SW intersection, go straight and the entrance is on the left <LI>End at 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW </UL> <b>From the South</b> <UL> <LI>Follow I-380 N / IA-27 N / US-218 N toward Cedar Rapids <LI>Take exit 13 toward the Eastern Iowa Airport/Ely <LI>Turn right onto Wright Brothers Blvd SW / IA-84 <LI>Turn left onto Kirkwood Blvd SW <LI>End at 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW </UL> Mon, 18 May 2009 20:22:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/693 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/693 IEEE Event: Spring Picnic When:May 14, 2009 at 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Where: Centennial Park near pavilion behind McDonalds Subject: Come join your fellow IEEE members in our Spring Picnic Social. We will be discussing up and coming events Thu, 07 May 2009 00:35:53 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/695 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/695 Join us as we celebrate Passion + Engineering for IEEE's 125th Anniversary and UCLA's Student Branch 45th Anniversary. *Raffles Every Hour* Win a FREE iPod Nano, $100 Best Buy Gift Card, Flash Drives, PC Games by Pandemic Studios, & MORE. Gourmet food served throughout the afternoon. Hear speakers from the DreamJobs series articles in the IEEE Spectrum. UCLA Faculty and Students will be hosting workshops. Come see amazing company demonstrations plus enjoy contests and games. IEEE Headquarters will be sending 3 representatives. Our Keynote speaker is Dr. Asad Madni from BEI technologies. Park in Lot 9 for closest access. Free for Members, $5 for Nonmembers Go to "http://www.ieee.ucla.edu":http://www.ieee.ucla.edu for more information. Hosted by IEEE at UCLA Thu, 07 May 2009 06:08:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/697 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/697 PACE - CLAS IEEE and Computer Society jointly organize the following special seminar on President's Stimulus Package: Title: What is in President's Stimulus Package for Science and Engineering & How engineers can influence politicians and why Dinner will be served Thu, 07 May 2009 06:09:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/699 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/699 Our next CLAS ExComm meeting will be May 25, 7pm at NGC Cafe. If you would like to find out what's happening with the section, chapters, student branches, or affinity groups, please join us. Dinner is free, so please let us know in advance by contacting Greg Griffes at "ggg@ieee.org":mailto://ggg@ieee.org. Mon, 18 May 2009 20:19:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/701 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/701 This is a bus trip to the Bakken Museum. Family members ages 9 and older are welcome. (The Bakken recommendation) "Bakken Museum":http://www.thebakken.org/. Transportation provided for IEEE Members, non-member pay $12. Everyone pays for their own Museum Admission ($7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors). You can bring a sack lunch for the bus. Registration required by Monday June 8, limited to the first 50 people. **You must register each person going on the tour so we have the correct count.** Checks only. Make checks payable to IEEE Southern Minnesota Section. The Bakken is a unique place that combines... * a beautiful mansion and gardens in the heart of Minneapolis' famous "Chain of Lakes" * a museum with electrifying exhibits and activities that are fun for kids and families * an education center that offers top quality hands-on programs for students and teachers * the world's leading collection of books and artifacts on the history of electricity and life Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:50:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/703 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/703 Broadband access communications have been continuously developed with many advances in response to increasing demands of multimedia services and applications. Broadband communications systems are generally power and bandwidth limited while the communications channels are characterized by their frequency selective fading and the presence of noise and interference. Due to the dynamic nature of both transmission media and multimedia traffic, re-configurable and adaptive schemes are of particular interest. Furthermore, in most broadband communications systems, interference is the major performance limiting factor and interference mitigation can be more efficiently done by coordination of the transmission and resource allocation between users to minimize mutual interference in a collaborative manner. The talk will provide an overview of new developments/deployments in broadband access communications, and highlight technical issues in dynamic resource allocation and intelligent multi-dimensional signal processing and the evolution from competition, to cooperation and cognition in communications. Mon, 11 May 2009 17:26:22 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/705 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/705 Ubiquitous Parallel Computing: Architectures and Programming from GPUs to the Cloud Parallel computing is readily available and will soon become ubiquitous in everything from mobile phones to laptops. Mainstream microprocessors are multi-core, while powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) are adding additional computation capacity, yet very little of this capability is used. The primary culprit is the complexity of parallel programming and the sometimes limited gain despite much effort. This talk will present the common parallel computing architectures most visible to consumers, including parallel CPUs, multiprocessors, and GPUs, along with benefits and pitfalls of each. In addition, parallel programming approaches, from threads to OpenMP to CUDA and OpenCL will be introduced and compared. Performance examples from the HIPerWall research project will demonstrate parallel computing benefits and hazards. Finally, the next phase of parallel computing, cloud computing, will be discussed along with an applicable programming model. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:37:23 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/711 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/711 Mobile Computing Thu, 07 May 2009 05:54:48 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/715 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/715 Biomed Visualization on the Hiperwall Thu, 07 May 2009 05:57:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/719 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/719 Do you have a promising technical idea? Would you like to develop it? Are you worried about financing? What if the U.S. government’s economic stimulus was right there for you to pick off? The IEEE's Orange County Entrepreneurs' Network (OCEN) presents a panel of experts who will review, for a full 3 hours, the $789 Billion Government Stimulus Package intended to rebuild the U.S. economy and attain national self-sufficiency and leadership in renewable energy. Presentations will clarify funding available to scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs and provide practical tips to explore the websites relevant to budding entrepreneurs. Several interactive Q&A sessions will provide you with an opportunity to satisfy your specific needs. EXPERT PANEL: Paul Donahue: inventor, serial business grower, green entrepreneur Ron Oglevie: serial new hi-tech business grower and serial SBIR [U.S. government process to fund hi-tech start-ups] contract winner Perry Oldham: sharp patent attorney with Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear Dennis Wonica: serial entrepreneur, technical guru, Defense contracting expert Cost: $15 on the web, $25 at the door Mon, 18 May 2009 15:35:51 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/723 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/723 Orange County Section Ex-Com meeting. All interested in helping IEEE are invited to attend. Mon, 18 May 2009 14:57:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/725 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/725 IEEE-OC Section: OC Technology Career & Job Fair Note: The career fair has been postponed. Details of the new date and location will be posted shortly. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:42:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/731 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/731 null Thu, 07 May 2009 13:09:38 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/733 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/733 null Thu, 07 May 2009 13:10:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/735 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/735 Dr. Budhendra Bhaduri will highlight the potential for GIScience and Technology in addressing challenges for the critical mission areas for the Department of Energy, namely climate change and energy security. It will also illustrate the key role necessary from the DOE Information Technology community for ensuring success in scientific advancements. We will meet at the Mandarin House, 8111 Gleason Drive. Registration is required. Meeting and dinner are free to IEEE members and student members. Cost will be $10.00 for guests and non-members. Mon, 25 May 2009 18:32:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/737 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/737 This is a meeting to plan and schedule events for the Hawaii IEEE section. It's open to those interested in finding out what's happening. Fri, 08 May 2009 07:10:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/739 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/739 Program: 5 Breakthrough Secrets of Champions $5 for IEEE Members, $15 for non-IEEE Members/Guests (includes light supper buffet) IEEE members who RSVP may bring a guest for a guest charge of only $5 if they RSVP by the Friday before the meeting. Tue, 19 May 2009 19:32:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/741 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/741 Honolulu will be hosting the IEEE Communications Society International Conference November 30 to December 4, 2009 at the Hilton Hawaiian Villiage. This organization is composed of various electronic communications professionals. Here is a link to the Globecom 2009 website: http://www.ieee-globecom.org/2009/ As part of this conference, a local student paper contest will be held for Oahu undergraduate college students. IEEE would like to encourage and recognize the researching talent and ingenuity in keeping with the theme of GLOBECOM 2009, “Riding the Wave to Global Connectivity” by sponsoring the Premier Student Paper Competition. The goal of this competition is to encourage undergraduate students to demonstrate or describe and discuss a topic in communications technology and be aware of the effective use of communications technology in contributing to a global setting. Students may write a technical report or a white paper on a technical topic. Topical ideas may be aligned with the Globecom conference topics. An IPOD for best paper as well as other prizes will be awarded. This is a call for papers (actually an abstract of the paper) for the contest. The abstract should state the topic's relevance to Global Connectivity. Abstracts are accepted up to the point where the paper is to be turned in. Email the 250 word abstract to Chris Russell at chris@archinoetics.com by November 16, 2009.The latest information for this contest will be posted on group called “Hawaii Section Volunteer and Local Student Paper Contest FAQs and Sign-up” on the ComSoc Communities website (you do not have to be a member to register). http://community.comsoc.org/groups/hawaii-section-volunteer-and-local-student-paper-contest-faqs-and-sign For more information, please contact Al Toda, Hawaii Section Chair, at aet@ieee.org. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:29:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/743 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/743 The Hawaii IEEE Section is looking for volunteers for the conference to monitor rooms, help with registration, as well as other stuff as needed for the smooth running of the conference. Please contact section chair, Al Toda at aet005@clearwire.net for more information. In return for volunteering, you will get a free one day pass and the opportunity to attend a tutorial and/or workshop. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:48:17 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/745 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/745 Section Planning Wed, 13 May 2009 05:28:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/747 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/747 It is a pleasure to announce that Mr. Bob van Bebber of Boogertman & Partners will be our guest speaker on 21 May 2009. Mr van Bebber is the Chief Architect of the Soccer City Stadium, currently under construction in Johannesburg. He will talk about this stadium of more than R2,5bn which will seat 91 000 spectators and host the final of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. <HR> Dit is ’n groot voorreg om aan te kondig dat mnr. Bob van Bebber van Boogertman & Vennote die gasspreker vir 21 Mei 2009 sal wees. Mnr. van Bebber is die Hoof Argitek van die Soccer City stadion wat huidiglik in Johannesburg gebou word. Sy aanbieding sal handel oor dié stadion met 'n koste van meer as R2,5bn wat 91 000 toeskouers sal kan huisves en vir die eindstryd van die 2010 Sokker wêreldbeker gebruik sal word. Thu, 14 May 2009 20:05:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/751 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/751 The target audience is NOT JUST Engineers or Engineering Managers! Any consultant--established or new--who wants to be more successful and to network with other consultants will benefit. Individuals considering joining the consulting field will also benefit greatly from this workshop. Fri, 15 May 2009 14:02:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/753 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/753 IEEE Electron Devices Society – Northern Virginia/Washington Chapter Meeting (Co-sponsored by IEEE Sensors Council – Washington/Northern Virginia Chapter) Wed, 20 May 2009 20:03:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/755 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/755 Join fellow IEEE members and Renewable Energy Enthusiasts in welcoming John Bendickson's presentation on small Wind Turbines and the Vestas V15.<p> <ul> <li>No charge for the presentation <li>$3 for Pizza and Refreshment for Members <li>$4 for Pizza and Refreshment for Non-Members </ul> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:15:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/757 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/757 Orange County Section Ex-Com meeting. All interested in helping IEEE are invited to attend. Mon, 18 May 2009 15:29:31 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/759 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/759 Orange County Section Ex-Com meeting. All interested in helping IEEE are invited to attend. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:33:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/761 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/761 Orange County Section Ex-Com meeting. All interested in helping IEEE are invited to attend. Mon, 18 May 2009 15:31:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/763 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/763 **** Countdown to An Evening of Celebrations ******* ****** REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 ****** ****** Call Now to Register ***** See details below....... MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AN EVENING WITH YOUR FELLOW IEEE MEMBERS AND COLLEAGUES. ENGINEERING THE FUTURE. IEEE Milwaukee Section celebrates IEEE 125th Year anniversary. Bring a guest, join your colleagues and fellow IEEE members for an evening of dinner, social networking and review of IEEE in Milwaukee. FOR REGISTRATION- SEE DETAILS BELOW ON THIS WEB PAGE. Dress Attire: Formal Banquet Attire, please!! ________________________________________________ SINCERE GRATITUDE AND THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS: ABB,INC. DRS TECHNOLOGIES EATON CORPORATION ROCKWELL AUTOMATION GE HEALTHCARE WAUKESHA ELECTRIC Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:13:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/767 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/767 Program: The Role of Wine in Business $5 for IEEE Members, $15 for non-IEEE Members/Guests (includes light supper buffet) IEEE members who RSVP may bring a guest for a guest charge of only $5 if they RSVP by the Friday before the meeting. Tue, 19 May 2009 19:47:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/769 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/769 Do you have a promising technical idea? Would you like to develop it? Are you worried about financing? What if the U.S. government's economic stimulus was right there for you to pick off? PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The IEEE's Orange County Entrepreneurs' Network (OCEN) presents a panel of experts who will review, for a full 3 hours, the $789 Billion Government Stimulus Package intended to rebuild the U.S. economy and attain national self-sufficiency and leadership in renewable energy. Presentations will clarify funding available to scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs and provide practical tips to explore the websites relevant to budding entrepreneurs. Several interactive Q&A sessions will provide you with an opportunity to satisfy your specific needs. EXPERT PANEL: Paul Donahue: inventor, serial business grower, green entrepreneur Ron Oglevie: serial new hi-tech business grower and serial SBIR [U.S. government process to fund hi-tech start-ups] contract winner Perry Oldham: sharp patent attorney with Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear Dennis Wonica: serial entrepreneur, technical guru, Defense contracting expert Cost: $15 on the web, $25 at the door Tue, 19 May 2009 20:39:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/771 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/771 Section meeting to discuss Section issues, upcoming events and IEEE 125th Anniversary celebrations. Wed, 27 May 2009 20:41:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/777 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/777 Prof. Jacob Klapper, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) visits South Africa, and is honouring our student branch (University of Cape Town) and IEEE GOLD affinity group (Cape Region) by delivering the lecture titled: "The antipodal bahaviour of noise in digital and analogue FM" Tue, 26 May 2009 17:00:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/779 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/779 Tour of the newly installed Welland Canal Weir 1 Generating Plant. Tour of the newly installed Welland Canal Weir 2 Generating Plant. Depending on the stage of construction at the time a brief tour of the Weir 3 station as it is being built may also be possible if desired. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:35:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/781 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/781 <b>Come and learn more about the issues concerning climate change</b> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:57:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/785 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/785 Stay Vital. Volunteer [1] Join us for a free dinner, and learn of IEEE OC volunteer opportunities on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00PM in the DoubleTree Club. See address and link to map & directions below. We will be recruiting new officers for all chapters and for the OC Section 2010 executive committee. You can contribute at the committee level, the managerial level, or at the engineering level - whatever pleases you. You can begin as soon as now. Come meet other committed IEEE members and enjoy the company of your engineering peers. Polish your management, teamwork, and organizational skills. Join the folks who will appreciate you. Please RSVP with your name and cell-number to: occs-rsvp@ieee.org Or contact me for further information. See you there, Don V Black, IEEE-OC Volunteers Chair 1-949-548-1969 dblack (at) ieee (dot) org occs-rsvp@ieee.org [1] Keeping the brain active by working later in life may be an effective way to ward off Alzheimer's disease, research suggests. Keeping mentally active is the key. (BBC News May 17,2009 from International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry)) Fri, 29 May 2009 00:23:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/787 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/787 Reunión de Mesa Directiva Sección Guadalajara Sat, 30 May 2009 15:46:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/789 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/789 Wednesday June 3, 2009 ExCom meeting. Normal meeting agenda times and buffet all still the same. Sat, 30 May 2009 19:23:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/791 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/791 Les recuerdo que la VI sesión de J.D. del IEEE, Sección Costa Rica, se realizará el MIERCOLES 3 DE JUNIO, no lunes como es costumbre. Para ese día tendremos algo especial, porque coincidentemente se realizará el juego de fútbol entre Costa Rica y Estados Unidos y hemos reservado espacio en el Restaurante TRIO, ubicado a 50 m del CFIA, para que podamos compartir en grupo el partido a partir de las 8 p.m. Quedan todos coordialmente invitados. La idea es iniciar la sesión a las 6:30 p.m., puntuales para avanzar lo más que podamos de la agenda y a las 7:45, nos trasladaríamos al restaurante. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:41:59 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/793 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/793 h2. BASES FUNDAMENTALES PARA LOS SERVICIOS QUE EL ICE PRESTA A LA NACIÓN (COMPORTAMIENTO EMPRESARIAL, COMPROMISO CON EL PAIS) Reservaciones de participación con: Claudio Muñoz : c.munoz@ieee.org o German Moya g.moya@ieee.org Cupo Limitado. Vestimenta semi –formal (Se requiere al menos saco formal para entrar al Club Unión) Evento auspiciado por la Sección Costa Rica del Instituto de Ingenieros en Electricidad y Electrónica (IEEE Costa Rica) con el patrocinio del CIEMI, CITEC y varias empresas privadas del país. Al final del evento habrá un pequeño cocktail Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:29:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/795 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/795 Conferencia sobre la nueva Norma Colombiana de Protección de Rayo y la futura norma de puesta a tierra. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:55:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/797 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/797 The meeting will feature an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, Scott Rouse from Canada. It will form part of the 125th anniversary of the IEEE and the 100th anniversary of the SAIEE. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:35:35 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/799 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/799 The meeting will feature an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, Scott Rouse from Canada. It will form part of the 125th anniversary of the IEEE and the 100th anniversary of the SAIEE. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:37:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/801 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/801 Regular monthly meeting of the Baton Rouge IEEE section Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:55:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/803 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/803 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:23:51 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/805 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/805 Originally invented in the early 1990’s, the “Continuous Transverse Stub (CTS)” array antenna has more recently enjoyed increased adoption in a broad range of Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Radar and Communication applications. These products embody both staring and scanning (phased-array) extensions of the original technology, improved and adapted for the challenging demands of various fixed, ground-mobile, and aeronautical users and platforms. Utilizing over-moded parallel-plate (TEm) transmission line as both its feed and radiator basis, this low-profile planar array technology exhibits a number of favorable properties in terms of antenna efficiency, operating bandwidth, sidelobe control, polarization diversity, active scan impedance, and overall tolerance insensitivity. This presentation will briefly describe and quantify the technical basis and design properties of the CTS array by way of specific examples including Commercial and Government low-profile antenna products for Radar, Point-to-Point (PTP) communication, Man-Portable SATCOM, and high data rate Satellite-on-the-Move (SOTM) applications. Direction: From the 405, exit onto Rosecrans-West. Turn LEFT onto Aviation (3rd stoplight). Turn LEFT on Marine (2nd stoplight). Turn RIGHT at the next stoplight. Parking lot and Building S are on the RIGHT at end of driveway. The meeting is in the basement. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:50:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/807 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/807 COM-SPS-VTS Chapter Lunchtime Technical Meeting The CLAS Communications, Signal Processing and Vehicular Technology Joint Chapter will be hosting a Communications Tutorial lunch. Details and map click "here.":http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/lac/csspsvts/meeting_notices/IEEE%20COM-SPS-VTS%20DLT%20mtg%2020090630.pdf RSVP: By 23 June to "Janice.D.Penland":mailto://Janice.D.Penland@aero.org/ and identify your citizenship, IEEE membership (non-members welcome), and affiliation. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:22:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/809 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/809 La Sección Costa Rica deseamos extenderles la invitación a participar en la actividad de celebración del 125 aniversario de la fundación del IEEE. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:14:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/811 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/811 Webinar for chapter officers Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:44:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/813 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/813 Seminar for TMC chapter members. SAVE THE DATE! Topic and speakers to be announced. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:44:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/817 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/817 Section Executive Committee conducts a public meeting for members. The new location for the next Meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM - August 18th is the Hometown Buffet - 3900 NW 63rd St - Oklahoma City 73116. Each person will pay for there own dinner expense. This Executive Committee meeting is open to members to focus on section activity through the remainder of this year starting and continuing through 2010. If you have need to communicate another topic please request to have it added to the agenda. Come meet the people running your section, chapters and student branches. Do you need help with becoming a full member or senior member? Let you needs and concerns be heard at dinner. Come meet the people running your section, chapters and student branches. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:18:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/821 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/821 Meal: Expense $5.00 Members - Students $2.50 RSVP for the meeting by registering via this site. After you register you can register guests. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:43:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/825 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/825 The IEEE Northern Virginia section's administrative committee meeting in July will be held at a *NEW* location, Virginia Tech's Advanced Research Institute (VT-ARI). This location is near the metro system's "Ballston-MU station":http://www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=99 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/827 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/827 The IEEE Northern Virginia section's administrative committee meeting in August will be held at Virginia Tech's Advanced Research Institute (VT-ARI) in the Tower Room. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:28:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/829 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/829 Program: The Role of Wine in Business $5 for IEEE Members, $15 for non-IEEE Members/Guests (includes light supper buffet) IEEE members who RSVP may bring a guest for a guest charge of only $5 if they RSVP by the Friday before the meeting. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:17:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/831 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/831 Program: Accent Reduction in Business $5 for IEEE Members, $15 for non-IEEE Members/Guests (includes light supper buffet) IEEE members who RSVP may bring a guest for a guest charge of only $5 if they RSVP by the Friday before the meeting. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:15:29 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/833 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/833 Regular monthly meeting Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:55:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/835 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/835 No charge for the presentation $3 for Pizza and Refreshment for Members $4 for Non Members Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:50:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/837 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/837 Come find out about the IEEE-USA Intellectual Property (patents, copyright) Committee (IPC). Join us for an informal dinner discussion with Keith Grzelak, Chair of the IEEE-USA IPC. Keith will let us know the current issues in patents the IPC is discussing and would like to hear what Members think. Congress has before it bills regarding "first to file" which as a side effect redefine 200 years worth of work in Congress and the courts on what is "prior art". The Supreme Court will be hearing arguments later this year on the Bilski case, the Federal Circuit's 'en banc' decision that can be construed as limiting the patentability of business methods and software. As Chairman of the IEEE-USA Intellectual Property Committee (IPC), Keith D. Grzelak acts as the helmsman steering the IPC towards its objective of promoting IP issues of importance to the IEEE's U.S. membership (employed engineers, faculty, scientists, inventors, tech workforce, entrepreneurs, etc.), including fast moving technology, technology transfer, inventor's rights and U.S. competitiveness and innovation. The IPC prepares testimony and position statements, drafts legislation, and delivers expert testimony before the U.S. Congress & the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The IPC is often called upon to offer advice to the U.S. Copyright Office, Office of Science and Technology Policy, the United States Trade Representative Office, and to the Office of the Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust issues. The IPC is in the process of determining the proper course of action it should take in regards to Bilski to promote the interests of the IEEE membership. RSVP required for food. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:13:15 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/839 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/839 Monthly Worldwide IEEE Membership Telecon Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:35:53 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/841 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/841 <table BORDER WIDTH="100%" > <tr> <td> <center><img SRC="http://ewh.ieee.org/r4/se_michigan/ems/mbblue.gif" height=75 width=225></center> </td> <td BGCOLOR="#003292" BORDERCOLOR="#FFFFFF" BORDER="1"> <center><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font color="#FFFFFF"><font size=+1>Embedded Systems Workshop</font></font></font></b> <br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font color="#FFFFFF"><font size=+1>IEEE Computer Society</font></font></font></b> <br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font color="#FFFFFF"><font size=+1>Southeastern Michigan Chapter</font></font></font></b> <br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font color="#FFFFFF"><font size=+1>Jointly With GL-SPIN</font></font></font></b> <br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font color="#FFFFFF"><font size=+1>Saturday, October 10, 2009 8am-5pm</font></font></font></b> <br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font color="#FFFFFF">200 Dodge Hall - Oakland University</font></font></b></center> </td> </tr> </table> <br>&nbsp; <table BORDER WIDTH="100%" BORDERCOLOR="#FFFFFF" > <tr> <td BGCOLOR="#003292"> <center><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font color="#FFFFFF"><font size=+1>Embedded Workshop Technical Sessions Plus Lunch</font></font></font></b></center> </td> </tr> </table> <b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"></font></b> <p><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font size=-1> </font></font></b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"></font> <p> <a href="http://ewh.ieee.org/r4/se_michigan/cs/">IEEE Southeastern Michigan Computer Society Chapter</a>, jointly with <a href="http://www.gl-spin.org/">GL-SPIN</a> and <a href="http://www.oakland.edu/">Oakland University</a> is offering a one-day (free) workshop on Embedded Systems. The Embedded Systems workshop is open to all engineers and students. This is the fourth in a series of in-depth workshops in embedded system design and applications. The aim of this workshop is to disseminate knowledge, benefit the IEEE members and indirectly improve the technology and Michigan economy. Speakers and experts from the embedded systems industry will be making presentations, and will also be available for discussions and networking throughout the day. <p> Limited seating is available. Please confirm your participation <b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font size=-1><a href="http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/843">registering online</a></font></font></b><font face="Arial,Helvetica"></font> and indicate your lunch preference: turkey, chicken or cheese sandwich. For Technical questions, contact: Prof. Subra Ganesan at: <a href="mailto:ganesan@oakland.edu">ganesan@oakland.edu</a> or by phone: 248-370-2206. <p> NOTE: Registration confirmations were sent on 9/30. If you did not received an email confirmation, you need to register. Registration is open until Friday, 10/9 at 5pm. We will send another confirmation email then. <p> Register and attend for a chance to win a Digital camera / MP3 player. Second and third door prizes also given. <p> Download the 8.5"x11" one-page <a href="http://ewh.ieee.org/r4/se_michigan/cs/20091010EmbSysWorkshop.pdf"> flyer for the workshop </a>. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:04:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/843 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/843 IAS Distinguised Lecturer Tour Tecnologías de Energía Renovable para la Generación de Energía Distribuida y para el Transporte de Personas Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:04:07 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/845 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/845 Do you know what it means to serve as a volunteer with IEEE? Find out at our Informational Meeting for those members who want to get more information about volunteering or serving as an officer. We will have short presentations, followed by a panel discuss where members will have the opportunity to ask questions and get the first-hand account of serving from experienced volunteers who are current and former Section and Chapter officers. All members are welcome (Section officers must be full members, graduate member grade or above. Student members, affiliate members, and associate members are not eligible. Chapter officers must be full members, graduate members, or affiliate members or above in the particular Chapter society). <p> Registration is need for food count. Registration EXTENDED TO September 11, 2009, 6pm. Registration is closed, but if you want to risk not eating, you may attend. <p> PEC Building map is at <a href="http://www.umd.umich.edu/dept/facilplan/WebSite03/UMDcampusmap.html"> http://www.umd.umich.edu/dept/facilplan/WebSite03/UMDcampusmap.html </a> <p> Free parking is available in Parking Lot C across the street from PEC. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:07:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/849 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/849 All officers need to attend. SAVE THE DATE. Details to be provided. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:13:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/851 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/851 This is a meeting to plan and schedule events for the Hawaii IEEE section. It's open to those interested in finding out what's happening. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:49:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/853 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/853 IEEE-USA initiatives on Employment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:01:54 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/855 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/855 <center> <img width=600 src="http://ewh.ieee.org/r4/se_michigan/nano/NanoConfLogo.png"> </center> <br> Fall Section Conference on Nanotechnology, Nanorobots, Nanobusiness, and Nanoeducation at <a href="http://www.eaglecrestresort.com/">Eagle Crest Conference Center</a> <h1> <a href="http://ewh.ieee.org/r4/se_michigan/nano">Visit the Conference Web Site </a></h1> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:11:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/857 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/857 The speaker will be Erik Johansson of Keck Observatory on the Big Island, with a topic of "An Introduction to Adaptive Optics for Astronomy.” Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:56:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/859 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/859 This presentation will examine the history of how events moved – with a serious deficit of thought – to an engineering infrastructure that can only function by the consumption of ever more power. Various pieces of history and their contemporary outcomes will be considered – noting the cases for digital, analogue, and RF/wireless electronics. Various avenues to rethinking the present situation will be considered. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:39:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/861 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/861 All members of the IEEE Computer Society are invited to attend an "Annual General Meeting" of the Computer Society Chapter, IEEE South Africa Section. The objective is to elect a committee and to discuss a programme of activities for the Chapter. The meeting will be held in Johannesburg, but members from other areas will have the opportunity to connect via a teleconference facility. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:26:03 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/863 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/863 <b>Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) </b> <br/> <br/> <b>Background and overview </b> <br/><br/> EPICS is considered a service-learning program since it is a balance of the learning of design and the service that is contributed to the communities through completed designs and support. The programme was started by Purdue University (<a href="http://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/">EPICS Programme at Purdue</a>). Currently, there are 19 EPICS programs at universities and 35 high schools in five states (within the USA). From a report in October 2008, it showed that over 1,100 students are participating in the EPICS program with 42% of them being female, 40% underrepresented minority and over 50% take part in the free and reduced lunch program. The EPICS program can take place either during or after school. There are 30 in school programs and 4 after school programs. <a href="http://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/ptProfile?resource_id=13034">Natalie Kubat</a> stated that a lot of schools are participating during school hours and making it part of the curriculum. She showed us 11 of the projects that have already been completed or underway with a lot of the projects focusing on the environment. <br/> <br/> The EPICS High School model is assessed by site visits, surveys, progress reports and will eventually be done by conducting interviews. EPICS High held its 2nd summer training for high school teachers and administrators in 2008 where 60 individuals representing approximately 40 schools attended. Some of the goals of the EPICS program include: increasing the interest of engineering/computing, improving STEM education, decreasing the dropout rate and helping with the needs of underserved populations. Some of the programs plan for growth include: getting into more schools, formal partnerships with professional societies, securing funding to set up regional training centres along with building web tools and resources. <br/> <br/> <b>IEEE Pilot: EPICS-High </b><br/><br/> Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) (http://epics.ecn.purdue.edu/) is an existing program that organizes university and high-school students to work on engineering related projects for local area humanitarian organizations. The purpose of this IEEE project is to bring EPICS to IEEE by empowering IEEE student branches / affinity groups / sections to work with high school students on EPICS community service-related engineering projects. This pilot project will test how EPICS can be integrated into IEEE by implementing EPICS projects in two venues - the IEEE Philadelphia Section (and its students branches at Drexel University (primary) and Rowan University (secondary)) and the South Africa Section (and its student branches at Pretoria (primary) University and University of Cape Town (secondary)). <br/> <br/> The principal outcome of the effort will be the establishment of a relationship between the principal student branch, a local high school (or schools) and at least 2 humanitarian organizations in each venue. The relationship will focus on development - by university and high school student teams - of successful devices and systems for the benefit of the humanitarian organizations and their clients. Examples include - development of a sensor network for monitoring water quality; development of a database and communication retrieval for field hospitals. <br/> <br/> The secondary outcome is to start exporting the program to other branches (the secondary branch in each venue) and collection of experience/best practices for the development of a much larger IEEE EPICS related effort. Funding is requested for project materials, logistics and transportation involved with the humanitarian organizations. Instruction by university professors will be provided by IEEE volunteers in the two Sections <br/> <br/> <b> Specific deliverables for this project include: <br/> </b> (A) A minimum of four collaborative projects between IEEE and local humanitarian organizations in the two Sections (Philadelphia and South Africa) <br/> (B) Statistics on student team demographic composition and assessment surveys targeted at the effectiveness of the program. <br/> (C) Final report documenting team projects and overall project outcomes <br/> (D) Large-scale IEEE/EPICS new initiative follow-up proposal <br/><br/> <font color="#330066"> <b>Goal for our meeting </b> <br/> <br/></font> In order to plan for abovementioned deliverable (D), we are having this meeting with Section and Sub-Section leads (Zambia, Botswana and South Africa). <br/> <br/> <b> <hr><font color="#330066"> Telephone meeting - dial-in information </b> <br/> <br/> </font> The call in numbers are as follows: <br/> <br/> <b> Zambia participants (16h00): <br/> <br/> </b> There is no toll free number so I will need to call each of you a few minutes prior to the call to get you into the tele-meeting. I understand Saurabh has already requested your numbers, as I will need to know where you can be reached for the call. <br/> <br/><b> Botswana participants (16h00): <br/><br/></b> There is no toll free number so I will need to you a few minutes prior to the call to get you into the tele-meeting. <br/> <br/> <b> South Africa participants (16h00): <br/> <br/> </b> 0 800 980 988 <br/> passcode: 9047827422 <br/> <br/> <b> Netherlands participants (16h00): <br/> </b> <br/> 0 800 023 5303 <br/> passcode: 9047827422 <br/> <br/> <b> US participants (10h00): <br/> </b> <br/> 1-888-619-1583 <br/> passcode: 9047827422 <hr> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:18:17 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/865 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/865 Our IEEE friends at Ford A/V are hosting a one day Audio Video Technology Showcase show on Thursday, July 30th at Cox Convention Center. Experience the latest in Audio/Video Technology presented by 75 of the leading manufactures. Learn how the latest technology can help streamline your company's business communication. If at all possible, please come see the neat new tools of the Broadcast trade being displayed! Manufacturers will be showcasing: • Video Conferencing • Digital Signage • Flat-panel LCD and Plasma displays • High-definition video projectors • Media servers • Media streaming • Interactive white boards • Sound, video and lighting equipment • Digital mixers • Touch-panel control systems and more! Educational Seminars Available: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Introduction to Video Conferencing 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM - Introduction to Digital Signage 1:30 PM 0 2:30 PM – Conference Room Lighting Pre-register, and your name will be entered to win prizes including a Blu-ray disc player, NEC 2470 WNX LCD Display, wireless microphone, professional headphones, and much more. Each registered attendee may bring as many of their business associates or co-workers as you would like. Register at www.fordav.com/training For more information contact Heather at 405-945-2034 or showcase@fordav.com. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:57:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/869 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/869 On Wednesday, July 8, 2009 the North Jersey Section Professional Activities Committee will host a meeting to discuss the Profession as viewed from the very active Stanley Karoly, P.E. Mr. Karoly is the Past Chair of the IEEE, New York Section. About the Meeting: The meeting will focus on the status of our engineering profession from the viewpoint of Mr. Stan Karoly, P.E., an executive in the Electrical Engineering field, responsible for recruiting and hiring as well as production and who is an engineer with more than 35+ years experience”. You are encouraged to attend and invite your associates. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:15:25 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/873 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/873 A non-profit organization, IEEE is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology. The IEEE name was originally an acronym for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Today, the organization's scope of interest has expanded into so many related fields, that it is simply referred to by the letters I-E-E-E (pronounced Eye-triple-E). The IEEE does have presence in South Africa, and the Chair of the IEEE South Africa Section, Dr Saurabh Sinha, has agreed to a meeting with our Institute. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:06:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/875 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/875 After the recent successful AFRICON Conferences in Botswana and Namibia, the 9th IEEE AFRICON returns in 2009 to where it was first held, back in 1983: Nairobi, Kenya. AFRICON, the top-event of IEEE in Africa, is a forum for professionals, academia and industry to exchange ideas, present their newest research findings and to network. Be there for experiencing top-notch science and a vibrant social program in beautiful Kenya! This event is a joint event between IEEE South Africa Section and IEEE Kenya Section. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:10:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/877 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/877 The IEEE Communications Society will, in 2010 being holding its flagship International Communications Conference (ICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. This will be the first time that ICC has been held in Africa and with Cape Town being voted one of the most beautiful cities in the World, this promises to to be an exceptional conference. Conference participants will have a wide range of exciting options to add to their conference tour: hikes up the famous Table Mountain; whale watching; tours of the Cape Winelands, Robben Island and even CapePoint where two oceans meet. The FIFA World Cup Soccer tournament, held all around South Africa starts just after the conference ends. Africa is developing rapidly and the conference theme "Communications: Accelerating Growth and Development" aims to focus on the role that Communications is playing in this development. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:19:04 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/879 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/879 The venue for IGARSS 09 has been chosen as the University of Cape Town on the slopes of Table Mountain. The choice of Cape Town, the first time that IGARSS will be held on the African continent, represents a milestone in the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society’s strategic objective to broaden international participation, particularly in the developing countries. Awarding this Symposium to Africa is a tangible and committed step to engage African governments, institutions and individuals in the powerful global network of GRSS earth science and remote sensing specialists. At a stage when many regions of Africa are emerging from dark periods of civil strife and regional conflict, it is an appropriate moment to embrace the possibilities of remote sensing and associated sciences as tools in development, environmental protection, health, good governance, disease and poverty alleviation. A broad alliance of African states, ranging from Algeria to Nigeria to South Africa are cooperating in their new national programmes of space science and Earth Observation, with several small satellites launched or in the planning and construction stages. To meet the human resources needs of these new programmes, young scientists need to be introduced to and become part of the international remote sensing community. The holding of this IGRSS Symposium in Africa will provide a magnificent opportunity to foster these interactions. IGARSS 09 in Africa will not be happening in isolation. Africa has its own complementary disciplinary societies: the African Association for Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE) and EIS-Africa, which organisations will be partners in hosting the international community in Cape Town. Over the past five years, through a series of training workshops and conferences on remote sensing technologies and applications we have been building up a momentum towards IGARSS 09. Members of the GRSS have made significant contributions to these development efforts. It is thus with great pleasure on behalf of the GRSS, IGARSS 09 Local Organizing Committee, the Universities of Cape Town and Johannesburg and associated institutions that I invite you to start planning your participation in our annual symposium for Cape Town in 2009. The programme for Cape Town will have several special sessions, in addition to maintaining continuity of traditional GRSS themes. We hope to celebrate ten years of MODIS Earth observations, and to take stock five years into the GEOSS programme. On the technical side, we will organise special sessions on microsatellites. In terms of African development, several sessions on applications will address disaster preparedness and response, global change and adaptation, good governance, role of RS in health and disease monitoring, water and food security, forest and fire monitoring, and urban planning. We invite you also to bring your families. Cape Town is one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, with a wide range of activities. We will plan a family friendly programme that will cater for children, wine lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, culture aficionados and more. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:53:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/881 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/881 Training the 2010 GOLD committee and liaisons members on the administration tools. These tools include, vTools, the L31 forms, Doodle and the GOLDen guide for GOLD chairpersons. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:07:22 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/883 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/883 The IEEE Nominations and Appointments Committee, IEEE South Africa Section consists of: - immediate past chairperson - current chairperson - one past chairperson Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:10:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/885 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/885 Regular meeting of the ExeCom of the United Arab Emirates Section Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:28:28 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/887 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/887 Regular meeting of the ExeCom of the United Arab Emirates Section Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:42:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/889 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/889 Irregular meeting of the ExeCom of the United Arab Emirates Section to discuss issues related to hosting IEEE GCC 2011 conference and exhibition Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:47:34 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/891 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/891 Introduction of the IEEE South African Section, the IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics (SMC) Chapter and the IEEE Women-in-Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group to the Meraka Institute (CSIR). The IEEE does have presence in South Africa, and the Chair of the IEEE South Africa Section, Saurabh Sinha, will be talking about the benefits of the IEEE and the activities of the IEEE in South Africa. Oladayo Salami and Alta van der Merwe will subsequently introduce WIE and SMC, respectively. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:07:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/893 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/893 If you "don't understand people" and you "just want to understand people better", this seminar is for you. <p> Many of us technical professionals don't understand people as well as we understand technology. Yet our relationships with people have as much to do with effectiveness in our career as does knowing about technology. This seminar will show how to build good, lasting, effective relationships with your peers, managers, subordinates, and associates and colleagues. <p> This 4-hour introductory seminar covers the material from the book "The 7 Habits". See the abstract below for details. <p> This seminar is open to IEEE members, including student members, and their spouse/partner/significant other. <p> This seminar is presented by the <a href="http://www.ieee-sem.org/tmc"> IEEE Technology Management Council Southeastern Michigan Chapter </a>. <p> Look for registration link coming soon. <p> The location will probably be in or near Livonia. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:44:47 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/895 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/895 <h1>Tour of Crystal Group Inc.</h1> <b>60 second summary:</b> Crystal Group is a Veteran Owned Small Business located in Iowa. The company is heavily capitalized enabling a variety of services including in-house CNC machining, design engineering, production, and a fully capable SMD line. The value we provide to the industry is ruggedizing COTS electronics through a detailed modification process that enables military levels of performance. This approach provides leading-edge technology, with open architecture systems, in rugged military packages - quickly - for the war fighter. Ultimately our value statement is that we provide greater capabilities, at a lower cost, faster than our competitors. The company grew sales in 2008 by over 20%. <p> <a href="http://www.crystalrugged.com/ABOUTUS/tabid/61/Default.aspx"><b>Crystal Group Inc.</b></a> is uniquely comprised of three business strengths rolled into a single entity. We are a rugged server manufacturer, a systems integrator, and a custom design and manufacturing services provider. The three strengths create a unique partner in the computer industry and allow Crystal to excel at the delivery of innovative and robust systems tailored to specific customer needs. These capabilities result in lower costs and shorter development schedules for our customers. Successful customers are our passion. <p> Crystal provides server, switch, display, storage, and embedded computer architectures and related integration services for mission critical installations worldwide. We design, manufacture, integrate, and support rugged computer-based systems for intelligence, communications, reconnaissance, navigation, surveillance, and critical control applications in government and industrial segments. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:59:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/897 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/897 July Cedar Rapids Section Executive Committee Meeting <p> Guests are welcome.<br> Please email: Tim.Schoenfelder at ieee.org if additional information is desired. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:56:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/899 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/899 Are you a student contemplating or seeking a degree in Engineering? Are you a practicing engineer? We like to hear from you! WIE will be hosting a discussion group with the PROWESS* of UC Dominguez Hills - Challenges to pursuing a degree in Engineering. This will be an open discussion to share experiences and explore ways to succeed in your career. You can also learn about tools available through IEEE and WIE to assist you throughout your career. Lunch will be provided to fuel our discussion. Port Royal Cafe serves traditional Caribbean cuisine. There is limited space for this event and you must RSVP by July 18th, 2009. There is a limit of 10 attendees. RSVP: "wie-la@ieee.org":mailto://wie-la@ieee.org *PROWESS: Partnership of Women Excelling as Scientists and Scholars, is designed to increase the participation of girls and women in mathematics and science. Through a robust network of inter-mural alliances, PROWESS provides academic support and motivational workshops to high school, community college and university women. Through seminars and a variety of hands-on research experiences, students are able to confront and overcome various forms of science phobia. PROWESS is supported by U.S. Department of Education MSEIP Award P120A070080 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:27:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/901 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/901 You are cordially invited to the Lunch Technical Presentation by the IEEE Joint Communications, Signal Processing and Vehicular Technology Chapters of the IEEE Coastal Los Angeles Section (CLAS). Please RSVP by July 21, 2009 to Janice Penland - via e-mail "Janice.D.Penland@aero.org ":mailto://Janice.D.Penland@aero.org Please identify your citizenship, IEEE membership (non-members welcome), and affiliation when you RSVP. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:44:35 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/903 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/903 Today's world of engineering is a discipline of designing platforms and electronics at the macro and micro scales, until now, with the advent of nanotechnology, the engineering's new frontier. There is a need for engineers and management to participate in the growing advancements in the field of nanotechnology and a demand for the workforce to apply and use nanotechnology. Food will be provided. Please respond to "excom@rcicc.org":mailto://excom@rcicc.org Website: "rcicc.org":http://rcicc.org Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:53:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/905 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/905 Kentucky Energy Policy by Kentucky Energy Secretary Dr. Len Peters Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:57:31 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/907 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/907 Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Exploring the Electronic CVT (ISBN: 0-7803-9665-0) Lasagna & Salad Dinner wil be served. 1. Member who wants CEU: $17.50 2. Non-Member who wants CEU's: $25.00 3. Others w/o CEU: $ 5.00 (Local PDH will be available). Course by: Miller, John; Sponsored by: IEEE Power Electronics Society Publication Date: Dec-2005 Run Time: 1:40:00 (This is one of IEEE's ExpertNow classes that we will be viewing via CD.) Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:40:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/909 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/909 NEC Code update - 101 Essentials for the NEC Code Instructor Mike Holt Registration Fee $175.00 each Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:09:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/913 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/913 Power Factor Correction Capacitors: Understanding the Benefits and Learning How to Safely Apply Them Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:15:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/915 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/915 Mixer Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:21:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/917 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/917 DinoQuest and DinoQuest Online represent an exciting innovation in the application of computer game culture and technology to the problem of how to make complex scientific knowledge and practice accessible to young people of all ages. DQ and DQO in many ways represent the state of the art in science learning game environments, whether as a mixed reality, distributed sensor network for interactive, hands-on discovery of concepts from the life sciences and paleontology, an immersive Web-based learning environment modeled after modern scientific collaboration practices, and through design and interoperation of DQ and DQO as an integrated learning environment and experience that addresses California Science Education Standards for K-6th grade life science. This presentation will discuss the challenges and strategies for how to make learning science a fun, informal, family-oriented experience outside of school, as a way to improve and facilitate formal science education in the classroom. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:07:23 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/919 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/919 2nd ECSC Face-to-Face meeting. Location:UCI, Board Room #3161, UCI (B321) Engineering Gateway, E. Pelteson & Anteater Road (Parking $7, walk SW on E. Pelteson to your right to enter the building; This is the same location as the 1st meeting.) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:45:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/921 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/921 Section meeting to discuss Section issues, upcoming events and IEEE 125th Anniversary celebrations. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:21:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/925 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/925 Meet 11:30 AM 8/28/09 Friday at 3701 West Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (North West corner of Portland and Memorial) for tavel to tour OG&E’s OU Spirit Wind Farm near Woodward, Oklahoma. You will be visiting a working wind farm construction site. Assemble in the parking lot behind (north side) of the Sonic Drive-In. Attendees will need to take care of their own lunch; (Sonic or Subway) is located here. I am working on extra transportation. We must leave at 11:45 to make the on-site safety briefing starting at 2:30 pm. The tour should end at 5 pm. We will stop as a group at Pizza Hut in Watonga on the way home (about 6pm). We should be back in OKC about 8 to 9 pm. RSVP: By Tuesday 8/25 vis IEEE OKC Website Registration at http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting/edit/927 (attendee's should list there cell phone number when they register.) Attendees should also wear or bring the following if possible: safety glasses, hard hat, sturdy work boots (or similar, ie. no sandals) and high visibility vest. Todd Hiemer, PE Office - 553-3035 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:21:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/927 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/927 Event: Unleashing Innovation Date: July 30th, 2009 Time: 11 am-1pm Location: Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd Nashville, TN 37203-4833 (615) 862-5160 RSVP by July 29th to tuanta@ieee.org Unleashing Innovation Or How to Grow Square Watermelons by John FelkinsP.E. Purpose and Background: Industries grow ceaselessly. The rate of change only increases and now conditions are uncertain. Businesses reactively cut cost in times of economic uncertainty, but this approach is bound by diminishing returns. New approaches are needed. How do we generate new solutions, products and services? It is often thought that innovation is the sole realm of high tech or creative types. This is a big mistake. The majority of innovation happens at the process improvement level where front line people generate new efficiencies. On top of process improvement, products and services are innovated and ultimately new business models emerge. The challenge is that none of this growth can be manufactured. All that can be done is to create the conditions to foster innovation. Pruning out unproductive ideas, piloting new approaches and leading the associated change require a high level of skill. Regardless, innovation is imperative. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:23:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/929 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/929 Mixer for networking. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:20:26 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/931 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/931 <font size="2" color="blue"> The IEEE and the SAIEE bind together via a <a href="http://www.ieee.org/portal/pages/corporate/NSA/regional.html">National Society Agreement (NSA)</a>. The NSA is essentially a Memorandum of Understanding, which enables the two professional societies to work together, and host activities jointly. In this context, the IEEE is represented by the IEEE South Africa Section. We are proud to jointly host this event, with co-sponsorship from other organizations as mentioned on this website. <br/> <br/><b> </font> Centralized systems have disadvantages that make them unsuitable for large-scale integration, including high reliance on centralized communication, high complexity, lack of scalability, and high cost of integration. The use of distributed intelligence system technologies avoids these weaknesses. Distributed intelligence systems are based on the use of cooperative agents, organized in hardware or software components, that independently handle specialized tasks and cooperate to achieve system-level goals and achieve a high degree of flexibility. By distributing the logistic and strategic requirements of a system, it is possible to achieve greatly improved robustness, reliability, scalability, and security. Key to achieving these benefits is the use of holonic system technologies that establish a peer-to-peer environment to enable coordination, collaboration, and cooperation within the network. Such systems require both hardware and software components. <br/> <br/> </b> <hr> The organizers would like to thank the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) for sponsoring the local travel, lodging and related costs of the speaker. The organizers would also like to thank the IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society (SMCS) towards sponsoring a large part of the travel cost enabling for Dr Gruver's visit. <hr> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:09:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/933 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/933 Come see the Quad City River Bandits play the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Modern Woodman Park! All IEEE members are welcome to attend! COST: Members: Free Guests: One free guest $9.00 for each additional guest RSVP: Call Jacob Anderson at (563) 264-6605 or email at iowa-illinoissecretary@ieee.org to RSVP by Monday, August 3. Reserved tickets can be picked up at the Will Call Booth the day of the game. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:33:23 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/937 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/937 August Meeting of Austin TMC, 1130AM-1PM Wednesday August 12 at Mirabelle's Restaurant, 8127 Mesa Drive, Austin 78759 Cost will be $18, please RSVP Speaker is Michael Cruess, long time Motorola and Freescale engineering manager, now employed at the law firm of Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C.: Subject is "The Top Ten Things You Need To Know about Your IP" Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:54:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/939 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/939 <font size="2" color="blue"> The IEEE and the SAIEE bind together via a <a href="http://www.ieee.org/portal/pages/corporate/NSA/regional.html">National Society Agreement (NSA)</a>. The NSA is essentially a Memorandum of Understanding, which enables the two professional societies to work together, and host activities jointly. In this context, the IEEE is represented by the IEEE South Africa Section. We are proud to jointly host this event, with co-sponsorship from other organizations as mentioned on this website. <br/> <br/><b> </font> Centralized systems have disadvantages that make them unsuitable for large-scale integration, including high reliance on centralized communication, high complexity, lack of scalability, and high cost of integration. The use of distributed intelligence system technologies avoids these weaknesses. Distributed intelligence systems are based on the use of cooperative agents, organized in hardware or software components, that independently handle specialized tasks and cooperate to achieve system-level goals and achieve a high degree of flexibility. By distributing the logistic and strategic requirements of a system, it is possible to achieve greatly improved robustness, reliability, scalability, and security. Key to achieving these benefits is the use of holonic system technologies that establish a peer-to-peer environment to enable coordination, collaboration, and cooperation within the network. Such systems require both hardware and software components. <br/> <br/> </b> <hr> The organizers would like to thank the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) for sponsoring the local travel, lodging and related costs of the speaker. The organizers would also like to thank the IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society (SMCS) towards sponsoring a large part of the travel cost enabling for Dr Gruver's visit. <hr> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:24:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/943 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/943 This is a <b> joint meeting </b> between two chapters of the IEEE South Africa Section: <br/> - Systems, Man & Cybernetics Society <br/> - Joint Chapter: Control Systems Society and Robotics & Automation Society <br/> <br/> <b> Technical description of event: </b> <br/> Centralized systems have disadvantages that make them unsuitable for large-scale integration, including high reliance on centralized communication, high complexity, lack of scalability, and high cost of integration. The use of distributed intelligence system technologies avoids these weaknesses. Distributed intelligence systems are based on the use of cooperative agents, organized in hardware or software components, that independently handle specialized tasks and cooperate to achieve system-level goals and achieve a high degree of flexibility. By distributing the logistic and strategic requirements of a system, it is possible to achieve greatly improved robustness, reliability, scalability, and security. Key to achieving these benefits is the use of holonic system technologies that establish a peer-to-peer environment to enable coordination, collaboration, and cooperation within the network. Such systems require both hardware and software components. <br/> <br/> <b>The organizers would like to thank the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) for sponsoring the local travel, lodging and related costs of the speaker. The organizers would also like to thank the IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society (SMCS) towards sponsoring a large part of the travel cost enabling for Dr Gruver's visit. </b> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:05:17 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/945 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/945 <font size="2" color="blue"> The IEEE and the SAIEE bind together via a <a href="http://www.ieee.org/portal/pages/corporate/NSA/regional.html">National Society Agreement (NSA)</a>. The NSA is essentially a Memorandum of Understanding, which enables the two professional societies to work together, and host activities jointly. In this context, the IEEE is represented by the IEEE South Africa Section. We are proud to jointly host this event, with co-sponsorship from other organizations as mentioned on this website. <br/> <br/><b> </font> Centralized systems have disadvantages that make them unsuitable for large-scale integration, including high reliance on centralized communication, high complexity, lack of scalability, and high cost of integration. The use of distributed intelligence system technologies avoids these weaknesses. Distributed intelligence systems are based on the use of cooperative agents, organized in hardware or software components, that independently handle specialized tasks and cooperate to achieve system-level goals and achieve a high degree of flexibility. By distributing the logistic and strategic requirements of a system, it is possible to achieve greatly improved robustness, reliability, scalability, and security. Key to achieving these benefits is the use of holonic system technologies that establish a peer-to-peer environment to enable coordination, collaboration, and cooperation within the network. Such systems require both hardware and software components. <br/> <br/> </b> <hr> The organizers would like to thank the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) for sponsoring the local travel, lodging and related costs of the speaker. The organizers would also like to thank the IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society (SMCS) towards sponsoring a large part of the travel cost enabling for Dr Gruver's visit. <hr> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:42:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/947 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/947 This is a strategy session for the IEEE SMCS Chapter, IEEE South Africa Section. <br/> <br/> This is a <b>closed </b> meeting for committee members. <br/> <br/> The meeting will be lead by Dr van der Merwe, Chair: IEEE SMCS Chapter, IEEE South Africa Section. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:16:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/951 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/951 Mark your calendar for Friday, October 30, 2009 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, for the 3rd annual CLASTECH Meeting. The format will be the same as the previous ones, with engaging talks, table top exhibits, and good food, for $20 onsite, or $10 preregistration. We will use the IEEE web based RSVP system for registration. (See below to sign up) For the flyer go to "home.earthlink.net/~clastech/clastech2009.pdf":http://home.earthlink.net/~clastech/clastech2009.pdf For the APS, Antenna Technology speakers, we have lined up Tom Milligan, Yahya Rahmat-Samii, M. Schauer, D. Sievenpiper, and Filippo Capolino. For the MTT, Microwave Technology talks, we have lined up Frank Chang, who will talk on RF CMOS; Mike Delisio on Power Combining; Jim Buckwalter on microwave Amplifiers; and Paul Tasker, Distinguished Microwave Lecturer, from Cardiff University, U.K on Engineering and Measuring RF Waveforms Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:47:01 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/955 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/955 Dr. Ashley Robinson, Engineering Director, Micreo Ltd., and UQ Young Alumnus of the Year, 2002, will present a short talk on his company's experience with the construction in Brisbane of broadband airborne EW receivers. The venue is the Kathleen Room, UQ Staff & Graduates Club, St. Lucia. A complimentary light lunch will be served. All IEEE student members and ITEE staff, alumni and students are welcome to attend. ** For catering purposes, please RSVP by Monday, 10th August, to enquiries@itee.uq.edu.au Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:21:30 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/957 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/957 This is a meeting to plan and schedule events for the Hawaii IEEE section. It's open to those interested in finding out what's happening. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:16:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/959 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/959 Regular monthly meeting with persentation for 1 PDH Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:06:01 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/961 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/961 Monthly IEEE Consultants Network Meeting and PACE Activity Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:50:29 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/963 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/963 Monthly IEEE Consultants Network Meeting and PACE Activity Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:08:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/965 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/965 November IEEE Consultants Network Meeting and PACE Activity Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:17:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/967 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/967 Monthly IEEE Consultants Network Meeting and PACE Activity Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:40:01 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/969 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/969 SAVE THE DATE On October 29, 2009 UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Internet. Forty years ago, a team led by UCLA’s Professor Leonard Kleinrock, sent the very first message on the ARPANET, which later became the Internet. IEEE Coastal Los Angeles Section nominated this historical event as an IEEE Milestone. During the anniversary event, IEEE President John Vig will unveil the Milestone award. The anniversary event will highlight the Internet's deep and broad impacts on the world. It will explore the Internet's effect on globalization, grassroots and social movements, culture, commerce, and innovative applications. Our speakers, Internet leaders, activists and analysts, will also offer insight into how the Internet will continue to dramatically affect our lives in the next 40 years. Keynote speaker: Nicholas Negroponte Founder, One Laptop Per Child Featured Speakers: Arianna Huffington, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post Mark Bregman, Chief Technology Officer, Symantec Shiva Shivakumar, Vice President, Google, Inc. Thomas Gewecke, President, Warner Brothers Digital Distribution Michael Morhaime & Frank Pearce, Co-Founders, Blizzard Entertainment Additional speakers to be announced soon. Please check the website "www.engineer.ucla.edu/IA40/index.html":http://www.engineer.ucla.edu/IA40/index.html for detail information. Registration is available on the web. General admission is $70. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:02:54 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/971 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/971 This seminar:  Is intended to introduce the attendees to the topic of Grounding, Safety in Electrical Installations, and Lightning Protection.  Will address the basic principles that determine grounding system design procedures, the applicable standards and the basis of the standards.  Design procedures will be described and demonstrated with state of the art computer programs. In particular integrated design procedures will be discussed that address all issued identified in the standards.  Finally the important issue of grounding and lightning shielding design will be addressed with demonstrations of the basic methodologies. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:43:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/973 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/973 Please join us for a pay as you go lunch and to get to know other technology managers in the San Antonio Area! Bob Slaughter with the University of Texas at Austin Center for Lifelong Engineering Education will provide a presentation on continuing education and advanced degrees in engineering leadership. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:58:04 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/975 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/975 Please join us for a pay as you go lunch and to get to know other technology managers in the San Antonio Area! Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:59:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/979 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/979 Please join us for a pay as you go lunch and to get to know other technology managers in the San Antonio Area! Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:58:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/981 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/981 Please join us for a pay as you go lunch and to get to know other technology managers in the San Antonio Area! Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:59:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/983 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/983 The IEEE WIE, IEEE South Africa Section will be launching the Student Teacher and Researcher/Scientist (STAR) program in Phateng High School, Mamelodi. The committee is meeting to finalize the agenda for the event. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:35:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/985 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/985 The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), in association with the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) South Africa Section , the SAIEE (South African Institute of Electrical Engineers), the SAIME (South African Institution of Mechanical Engineers), the SAICE (South African Institution of Civil Engineers), ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) and the National Department of Education will be presenting the workshop. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:10:13 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/987 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/987 The official IEEE anniversary date is 13 May 2009. <br/> <br/> Throughout the world, we're celebrating IEEE's 125 years of innovation and ingenuity. <b> The <br/><a href="http://ieee.org.za">IEEE South Africa Section</a> celebrates the day on 23 October 2009. </b> <br/> <br/> <b> Who is IEEE? </b> <br/> <br/> The IEEE is the world's largest technical professional association. Through its more than 390,000 members in 160 countries, the organization, its members, its volunteers and its associates have made a difference in everyday life. <br/><br/> IEEE is a leading authority on a wide variety of technical areas ranging from biomedical engineering, clocks, telecommunications, computing and robotics to power, software, consumer electronics and defence. <br/><br/> <b> Dedicated to the advancement of technology, IEEE: </b> <ul> <li>Publishes about 30 percent of the world's literature in the electrical and electronics engineering and computer science fields </li> <li>Leads the development of international standards that support many of today's products and services - with an active portfolio of nearly 1,300 standards and projects under development </li> <li>Sponsors or cosponsors more than 850 conferences worldwide where the latest technology advancements are unveiled </li> <li>Provides a forum for professionals to interact, collaborate and generate new ideas and concepts that will change the world </li> </ul> <b>Why Celebrate IEEE's 125th? </b><br/><br/> By celebrating this milestone anniversary, you honour the countless contributions that IEEE members and the technology profession have made that have changed the world, and support the development of future technologies that will benefit humanity. <br/><br/> Get involved in IEEE's 125th Anniversary Celebration and take advantage of the opportunity to be a part of something special! By celebrating with us you’ll be able to see what your colleagues are doing, take advantage of excellent networking opportunities and participate in something truly unforgettable. <br/><br/> <a href="http://www.ieee125.org/about/history.html">Learn about IEEE's history</a> <HR> The IEEE South Africa Section would like to thank the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS) for sponsoring the travel costs for our guest speaker.<hr> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:39:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/989 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/989 Erich Gunther, chairman, CTO and co-founder of EnerNex, will give an overview presentation describing the "Smart Grid." Gunther will explain what this means for the future of the electric power industry. He will also describe the changes that are occurring in the industry and discuss recent and upcoming NIST efforts. In addition, Gunther will discuss the role of EnerNex in the smart grid, projects the firm is working on, and opportunities that exist. Registration required. Dinner will be free to members and student members, and cost $10.00 for visitors and guests. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:17:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/991 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/991 This Executive Committee meeting is open to members. If you have need to communicate another topic then listed below in the agenda please contact Archie Holtan at aholtan@ieee.org. Come meet the people running your section, chapters and student branches. Let your membership needs and concerns be heard at dinner. We would also like to know if you would like to host or conduct a future meeting. Dinner is optional but costs about $11.00. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:25:37 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/993 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/993 The IEEE WIE,IEEE South Africa section has been planning to initiate the Student Teacher and Researcher/Scientist (STAR) program in previously disadvantaged high schools in South Africa. This project is kicking off at the Phateng High school in Mamelodi on Friday,28th of August from 1:30pm. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:37:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/995 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/995 Come join your colleagues in celebration of the IEEE Oregon Section’s 100th Anniversary. A short reception will be followed by dinner; after dinner a brief recap of Oregon Section history followed by keynote talk on the role of engineering in the history of Oregon. Dinner: Choice of entrée. Cash bar. - Grilled Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom and Pinot Noir Ragout - Braised Beef with Stout Gravy and Caramelized Onions - Vegan Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Cost: $30 per person. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:13:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/997 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/997 The Annual General Meeting of IEEE UAE Section Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:06:15 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/999 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/999 For Candidates<br/> <br/> Meet the Participating Employers<br/> Free Resume Critique<br/> Free Mock Interviews and Job Search Counseling<br/> Panel Discussion on “Starting Your Own Business”<br/> Free Pass to SoC Conference Exhibit (Going on in Parallel)<br/> Networking Opportunity & Much More . . .<br/> Free Admission & Free Parking. Don’t Miss Out!<br/> <a href="http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/ocs/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=85">More details here</a><br/> To Save Time, <a href="http://www.SoCconference.com/job_fair.htm">Register in Advance</a> <br/> <br/> For Employers<br/> <br/> If you are seeking Technical, Engineering, Hardware, Software, System, Medical, or Manufacturing Technology Candidates, you are invited to participate.<br/> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:07:56 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1001 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1001 Dear Engineering & Computer Science Students: You are cordially invited to participate in the IEEE Orange County Section Student Design Contest that will be held on November 4, 2009, at the 7th International System-on-Chip (SoC) Conference at the Radisson Hotel Newport Beach. This targeted event enables dialogue among peers and experts in our field and it is an outstanding networking opportunity for graduating students seeking new opportunities in the high-tech industry. Prizes: • The first 20 students that submit their FINAL report/papers will receive a Portable WD Hard Drive, 320 GB! • First Prize: $500.00 • Second Prize: $300.00 • Third Prize: $200.00 Deadline for submission of your Design Contest Proposal (1-2 paragraphs in MS Word & your biography.) Oct. 19th, 2009 For more details, visit: http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/ocs/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=142&Itemid=87 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:58:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1003 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1003 Accounting, Taxes, and Payroll . . . Do these words make you wince? One of the most burdensome requirements for small business owners is recordkeeping as well as accurate and timely tax filing. Are you correctly recording your income and expenses? Have you claimed the maximum deductions to legally pay the least amount of taxes? Is your accounting system organized and efficient? Are you able to quickly determine profit/loss, outstanding receivables, etc? Accurate records are critical to valuing your business, getting a loan, planning cash flow and much more. Is your accounting and tax preparation being done cost effectively? Do you understand the legal requirements for payroll taxes? Mr. Eric C. Johnson, CPA, is familiar with the challenges small business owners face. His informative presentation will give you the tools to get this area of your business in order. Future NCA-CN activities will be discussed in a brief business meeting preceding dinner and Mr. Johnson’s presentation. Mr. Jon Rizalvo from Paychex will give a brief presentation on payroll taxes. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:05:48 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1005 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1005 Northern Virginia Section's September Administrative Committee Meeting. Members who are interested in serving in leadership positions are encouraged to attend. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:36:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1007 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1007 Northern Virginia Section's October Administrative Committee Meeting Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:59:45 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1009 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1009 Our guest speaker is Bill Walker PH. D Adolph P. Linscheid Distinguished Teaching Professor Chair, Dept of Computer Sicence East Central University, Ada Oklahoma will provide a program on Unix/Linux. He will be talking about the history of "Unix/Linux - The First Eight Decades". This title is intended to convey the belief that some Unix/Linux concepts will survive even further into the future. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:09:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1011 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1011 From new applications on mobile phones to monitor elections or track diseases to solutions providing clean, and safe energy, innovation is everywhere in emerging regions (e.g. Africa, India). New products are being designed, new types of organizations emerge, and novel business models are invented to address the needs of people in these regions. The seminar will cover topics such as: What are the benefits of innovation in emerging regions? What are the challenges and recommendations when introducing innovation in emerging regions? How to scale-up innovative ventures in emerging regions? In this seminar, a special attention will be given to the Energy and Information and Communication technology sectors in emerging regions. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:53:22 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1015 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1015 This event is hosted by the local chapters of the IEEE Professional Communication Society and the IEEE Technology Management Council. It is cosponsored by the Society for Technical Communication (STC), Washington Chapter and Baltimore Chapter. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:46:07 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1017 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1017 Join us for a short social period, followed by dinner and our technical presentation. The technical presentation is free. For meal information and to reserve dinner, visit our Registration link below. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:04:47 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1019 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1019 Join us for our monthly Executive Committee meeting. The meeting is open to all members followed by our monthly technical meeting. Registration below is for the ExCom only. Please go to the technical meeting page for dinner and the presentation. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:08:25 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1021 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1021 Join us for our monthly Executive Committee meeting. The meeting is open to all members. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:52:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1023 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1023 Has your company ever had a good product that failed to make it to market? Come join the IEEE Technology Management Council at its monthly meeting to learn how to avoid that! Cost for luncheon: $18 Registration necessary. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:56:14 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1025 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1025 Region 3 will conduct a leadership training session suitable for all volunteers. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:58:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1027 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1027 This is a meeting to plan and schedule events for the Hawaii IEEE section. It's open to those interested in finding out what's happening. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:39:38 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1029 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1029 Oakland / East Bay Power & Energy Society Chapter September 16, 2009 meeting and presentation. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:14:26 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1031 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1031 This is a Distinguished Lecture program of the Signal Processing Society. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:27:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1033 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1033 <html> <head> <meta content="text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <title></title> </head> <body> As part of its commitment to exploring technology in our daily lives, the Pikes Peak Section of the IEEE is pleased to present: <br> <br> Beyond Hubble: The Next Generation of Space Telescopes<br> <br> Recent servicing of Hubble gives hope for enhanced years of productive use. Mr. Vaughnn will place Hubble in two contexts: The broader use of space for science and the full use of the electromagnetic spectrum. With a focus on astrophysics, he will show how mankind is designing and targeting space telescopes to understand the "Big Picture" questions of the extent, history, and future of the Universe. Current and future gamma ray, x-ray, optical, and microwave missions will be summarized and put into context, including Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope. Other "Big Picture" questions that are being targeted include dark energy and gravity.<br> <br> In 2007 David Vaughnn came to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD where he leads the Optics Branch. The Optics Branch designs and builds optical systems for space flight instruments and spacecraft. The branch also is active in research and technology development. It is the largest branch at Goddard with about 60 civil servants and 30 contractors. Much of the current focus for the branch is the James Webb Space Telescope. <br> <br> This presentation is open to all members of the public and will take place on Friday, October 9, 2009, at the Clarion Hotel Colorado Springs, at I-25 and Bijou Street <a href="http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-colorado_springs-colorado-CO025">Clarion Hotel Info</a><br> <br> </body> </html> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:40:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1035 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1035 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:27:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1037 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1037 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:11:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1039 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1039 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:11:39 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1041 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1041 ESD Affiliate Council meeting (at Eagle Crest Conference Center) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:11:59 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1043 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1043 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:12:15 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1047 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1047 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:13:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1049 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1049 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:13:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1051 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1051 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:14:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1053 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1053 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:14:22 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1055 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1055 ESD Affiliate Council meeting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:14:48 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1057 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1057 Regular monthly meeting present one hour class on Ethics for one PDH Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:43:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1059 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1059 Transformer Diagnostics Seminar using Sweep Frequency Response Analysis and Dielectric Frequency Response. (Seminario de diagnósticos de transformadores utilizando el análisis de barrido de respuesta de la frecuencia, y respuesta de la frecuencia dieléctrica). Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:58:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1061 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1061 Single energy computed tomography (CT) scanners use measurements of densities to detect explosives in luggage. It is desirable to apply dual energy techniques to these CT scanners to obtain atomic number measurements to reduce false alarm rates. However, the direct application of existing dual energy techniques has practical problems, such as, approximation errors and lack of boundary constraints in dual energy decomposition, image artifacts, and x-ray spectral drifts. In this paper, we present methods to reduce these problems. The methods include constrained dual energy decomposition, adaptive scatter correction, nonlinear filtering of decomposed projections, and real-time image-based correction for x-ray spectral drifts. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the methods using simulated data and real data obtained from a commercial dual energy CT scanner. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:42:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1063 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1063 On Thursday, September 24th, 2009, the IEEE North Jersey Section Computer Society Chapter will host a presentation entitled “Digital Insecurity” by Arthur J. Hedge III. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:01:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1065 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1065 ____________________________________________________ What: CR IEEE Section Executive Committee Activity Planning Event Where: Rockwell Collins Building 193, Da Vinci Room (old K's Merchandise Building ) When: September 22nd, 5:20-7:00pm Refreshments will be available. Minutes and Agenda to follow Participating Remotely: It looks like we can conference up to 4 people in on the phone locally without using a conference bridge #. Please respond with your phone # if you wish for us to conference you in at the meeting. Meeting room # is 263-0919. To be setup as a Vtools Meeting as well... ____________________________________________________ Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:22:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1067 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1067 Please join us for our September meeting and discussion on “Lighting Control Technology”. Please reply to the Program Chairman, Scott Bevan (scottb@pae-engineers.com), with your response and whether or not you can make it to the dinner, presentation, or both. We look forward to seeing you. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:47:58 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1069 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1069 2009 marks the 125th anniversary of the IEEE. To mark this significant milestone, the Computer Society Chapter of the IEEE South Africa Section has organised an exciting workshop to coincide with the Annual SAICSIT Conference. The local Computer Society Chapter has also sponsored a prize that will be awarded to the authors of the best research paper at SAICSIT ’09. SAICSIT ‘09 – the annual conference of the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists – is the premier South African forum for research in computer science, information systems, software engineering and information technology. It takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday 13-14 October 2009 at the Riverside Hotel on the Vaal River. Several workshops and meetings have been scheduled at the same venue on Monday 12 October. One of these events has been organised by the local Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society. CMMI® Bootcamp Process Improvement lies at the heart of modern project management and many initiatives to improve quality, repeatability and predictability. In Software Engineering process improvement based on Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) models is receiving increased recognition throughout the world as an excellent vehicle for improving productivity, competitiveness, and profitability. Over recent years CMMI has been attracting increasing attention in South Africa. This growing interest is reflected in the number of people who have received and benefitted from CMMI training. Others have not explored CMMI to any great degree even though they are curious about what it is and what it can do for them and/or their organizations. Often such individuals are uncertain about investing budget and time in something about which they know so little. We are fortunate that one of the world’s foremost CMMI authorities will be in South Africa during the conference. Dr. Chuck Myers has agreed to present the thorough (albeit high level) overview of CMMI-based process improvement that he has developed. In it he will provide an overview of CMMI models and their content, implementation approaches, and organizational/human concerns that typically need to be addressed. The Bootcamp will be of benefit not only as an introduction for those unacquainted with CMMI but also as a refresher for those who already have some background with the models. Profile of Dr Chuck Myers Dr Chuck Myers has been associated with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) since 1987. After spending 11 years at the SEI as a full-time Senior Member of the Technical Staff, he established his own consulting and training company called “Integrated Process Solutions, Inc.” (IPSi). He remains associated with the SEI as a Visiting Scientist. Over the past two decades Chuck has helped develop and has taught many of the SEI’s process improvement related training courses. These include “Introduction to CMMI”, “Intermediate Concepts of CMMI”, “CMMI Instructor Training” and “Mastering Process Improvement”. To each of these he has brought his deep understanding of the CMMI model and the way in which it supports organisations working to improve their performance. Having taught over 250 officially sanctioned SEI process improvement training courses attended by thousands of professionals from dozens of countries, Chuck Myers is, without doubt, one of the world’s leading experts on CMMI. While continuing to teach courses for the SEI, Chuck also presents various CMMI implementation courses of his own design. He holds a PhD in instructional design and development, and these courses bring together his considerable technical CMMI knowledge and experience, his instructional design expertise, and his well-recognised ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:12:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1071 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1071 The IEEE North Jersey Section is proud to announce it annual end of the year executive committee meeting and updated workshop agenda. Each year, the election results for new officers for the North Jersey section for the following year are announced by the tellers committee at the December executive committee meeting. The new officers are then installed and take office in the coming January. This year's agenda has been expanded to address a number of key topics in response to member requests. A number of section IEEE members and non-members have been inquiring how they can become more informed about and involved with the section and different IEEE activities being held throughout the year. Some from increased attendance and others from increased active participation and volunteering for different events. From those who are already active volunteers, many have inquired how they can take on leadership roles in the section and beyond and what is exactly involved and expected with officer positions. Lastly, many members have inquired how they can apply for a senior-member grade elevation and go about obtaining required elements of their senior member application. To help the membership, the December executive committee meeting will host a volunteer open house which will give all attendees the opportunity to meet North Jersey section chapter and committee officers, as well as a chance to talk and explore individually, potential volunteering opportunities with their areas of interest. Current vacant positions will also be reviewed. There will also be an officer training session for the newly elected officers to educate them and committee members on their responsibilities and basic required operations of the section. Lastly, there will be an information session on the senior member grade elevation process for those seeking senior membership with an active application in process. All section members are invited to attend, especially those who are interested in learning how to stay better informed of section and area wide IEEE activities that are occurring. For those interested in becoming more active in general IEEE activities, in becoming actual volunteers, officers or seeking senior member grade elevation. Student and Graduate Student members are encouraged to attend and learn how they can continue their IEEE participation beyond the university. The event will be held at NJIT in the ECE Building, Lecture Room 202. There is free parking in the enclosed parking deck next to the ECE building and a free buffet dinner will be served for all attendees. RSVP is required below. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:50:54 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1073 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1073 Join us for a short social period, followed by dinner and our plant tour. The event will be catered so RSVP is strongly recommended. This event is free to IEEE members and guests. Please visit our Registration link below. (REGISTRATION is strongly requested since this will be a catered event by the host company). Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:34:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1075 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1075 Join us for our monthly Executive Committee meeting. The meeting is open to all members followed by our monthly technical meeting. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:46:56 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1077 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1077 Join us for our monthly Executive Committee meeting. The meeting is open to all members followed by our monthly technical meeting. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:22:26 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1079 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1079 Join us for a short social period, followed by dinner and our student presentations. The student presentations are free. To reserve dinner, visit our Registration link below. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:25:48 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1081 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1081 Keynotes, Exhibits, IEEE morning seminars, Technical sessions IEEE Oregon is a sponsor of the technical program When: Wednesday October 7, 2009 from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm Doors open at 7:00am Where: Tektronix Conference Center (Bldg 38) Info: www.octoberbest.com Pre Register by October 2 Class sizes limited - sign up soon. *** IEEE Oregon Seminars 8-11:45AM. CEUs provided. Check-in at 7:30am IEEE seminars are $75 for members, $99 for non-members. *** Breakfast Keynote: *** Lunchtime Keynote: Wondering what's up at Solarworld? Check out our lunchtime keynote "Sun Rises Over the Silicon Forest" with Ben Santarris - Public Affairs Manager, SolarWorld Industries America. *** Afternoon OctoberBest technical sessions start at 1:30pm Need to update your skills or find out what's new? Special offer: Buy our all-day package for a special discount price of just $40! Includes breakfast and lunch keynotes and 3 afternoon technical sessions of your choice, if purchased BEFORE Oct 2, 2009. Cost:$40. [Does NOT include IEEE morning seminars] Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:39:26 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1083 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1083 This is a meeting to plan and schedule events for the Hawaii IEEE section. It's open to those interested in finding out what's happening. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:19:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1085 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1085 This is a joint meeting with the Student Branch at UH-Manoa. Engineers are asked to attend to meet and answer questions from students on working conditions at your workplace-- to answer the question of "what do you do at work?" They may also ask questions about career and graduate school, etc. Please bring your business card, so students can call you later to follow-up or ask another question. We are having heavy pupus-- starting at 5:00pm when all classes should be over. The program will follow at 5:30pm. But we will continue to talk and eat. Come for dinner. This is an open meeting. You need not be a member to attend. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:56:18 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1087 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1087 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chapter Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:32:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1089 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1089 All members, guests, and friends of IEEE Northern Virginia Section are cordially invited to our annual picnic on Saturday, September 26. We will meet at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston at noon. When you arrive at the park, look for IEEE signs! Bring friends and family members, games, and a side dish or dessert to share. The Section will provide drinks, plates, charcoal, hamburgers, and hot dogs. RSVP to Jeff Poston at poston@ieee.org. We are expecting perfect weather, but if that is not the case, we will advise you of the rain date. Students, you are especially welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring your friends, professors, and prospective IEEE members. This event is cosponsored by the IEEE Northern Virginia Control Systems and Communications Society Chapters. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:59:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1091 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1091 This month, we will be touring the KET facilities on Cooper Drive. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:05:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1093 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1093 We are arranging to have Senior members in attendance at this event to review your credentials, we would prefer that people come to meet them in person (as we believe it is the intent for References to have the opportunity to discuss the candidate's background). But we are also exploring the possibility of having candidates forward their Resumes and applications electronically and then do the review & referral without in person contact. Please bring a resume of your experience’s to share with Senior Members who will be your references. A flash drive is beneficial to bring for moving between interviewers. IEEE Senior Member Requirements Link: http://www.ieee.org/portal/pages/iportals/membership/senior-members/requirements.html IEEE Senior Member Application is available at: http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/senior-members/application.html Many prospective applicants make the mistake of assuming that "significant performance" requires special awards, patents or other extremely sophisticated technical accomplishments; such is not the case. Substantial job responsibilities such as team leader, task supervisor, engineer in charge of a program or project, engineer or scientist performing research with some measure of success (papers), or faculty developing and teaching courses with research and publications, all are indications of significant performance well as the following: Substantial engineering, responsibility or achievement. Publication of engineering or scientific papers, books, or inventions. Technical direction or management of important scientific or engineering work with evidence of accomplishment. Recognized contributions to the welfare of the scientific or engineering profession. Development or furtherance of important scientific or engineering courses that fall within the IEEE designated fields of interest. Contributions equivalent to those of the above in such areas as technical editing, patent prosecution or patent law, provided these contributions serve to advance progress substantially in IEEE designated fields. Significant performance that would serve to qualify an individual for elevation to Senior Member need not have occurred in the years immediately prior to the application. Thus, life and retired members are eligible for elevation. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:46:31 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1095 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1095 IEEE Communications, Signal Processing and Vehicular Technology Chapter Meeting The discovery of turbo codes in 1993 led to a frenzy of research activity that resulted in a number of related codes, collectively referred to as turbo-like codes or modern codes. As rapidly as researchers have developed theoretical tools to explain the performance of these codes, so to have practitioners moved them into products. This talk will provide an overview of modern codes with some theory and some practice. Examples of design trades faced by engineers designing high-speed and low-complexity codecs will be given. More info: "www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/lac/csspsvts/IEEE.html ":http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/lac/csspsvts/IEEE.html RSVP by 25 September to Ms. Janice Penland, via email "Janice.D.Penland@aero.org":mailto://Janice.D.Penland@aero.org Please identify your citizenship, IEEE membership (non-members welcome), and affiliation when you RSVP No charge, non-members welcome Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:36:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1097 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1097 On Monday, November 30th, 2009, the IEEE North Jersey Section Computer Society, Signal Processing Society, Instrumentation and Measurement Society, and Technical Management Council Chapters will host a presentation entitled “Multimodal Biometrics Uses in Person Identification and Verification” by Dr. George J. Proeller Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:34:29 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1099 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1099 Principles in EMC are confusing as much as that of "Grounding". Misconceptions as to the mechanisms of this technique have led to many wrong concepts and implementations, which today are extremely difficult to uproot: Is it better to use single point or multi-point grounding? In Which frequencies? Is it better to ground a shield at both ends or at one only? And how about the Signal circuits? How does return current flow on the PCB - does it follow the shortest path? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:25:01 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1101 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1101 Principles in EMC are confusing as much as that of "Grounding". Misconceptions as to the mechanisms of this technique have led to many wrong concepts and implementations, which today are extremely difficult to uproot: Is it better to use single point or multi-point grounding? In Which frequencies? Is it better to ground a shield at both ends or at one only? And how about the Signal circuits? How does return current flow on the PCB - does it follow the shortest path? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:21:34 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1103 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1103 Principles in EMC are confusing as much as that of "Grounding". Misconceptions as to the mechanisms of this technique have led to many wrong concepts and implementations, which today are extremely difficult to uproot: Is it better to use single point or multi-point grounding? In Which frequencies? Is it better to ground a shield at both ends or at one only? And how about the Signal circuits? How does return current flow on the PCB - does it follow the shortest path? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:23:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1105 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1105 Meeting and discussion between Stellenbosch University EMC group and Elya Joffe Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:24:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1107 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1107 Introduction to committee - closed meeting for AP/MTT/EMC committee <br/> <br/> AP/MTT/EMC community: 50 minute talk presented by Elya Joffe: AP/MTT/EMC <br/> <br/> "One of the problems with grounding is the term itself... it's too vague. Often a single ground may serve multiple needs with different rule to each" <br/> <br/> The concept of "grounding" is probably among the most important yet less understood topic of electronic design often considered as "black magic". Yet – grounding forms an inseparable part of all electronic and electrical designs from circuit through system up to installation design. Grounding is implemented for EMC and ESD protection for safety purposes for lightning and surge protection, etc. <br/> <br/> Conclusion:10 minutes of questions and discussion. <br/> <br/> Chapter social event and informal discussion Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:20:33 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1109 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1109 Please plan to attend the inaugural meeting of the local Power and Energy Society (PES) chapter. All area IEEE members, students and friends are also invited. This presentation will also celebrate the 125th anniversary of IEEE. IEEE traces its roots back to the AIEE that was organized in 1884 by Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and others. Thomas J. King, Jr., Director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Energy Efficiency and Electricity Technologies Program will present an overview of renewable energy and its integration with the modern grid. The meeting will be held at the Mandarin House on Gleason Drive, near Westtown Mall. Registration is required. The meal will be free to all IEEE members. It will cost $10 for guests and other non-members. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:48:07 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1111 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1111 Ken Swayne, associate professor and program coordinator of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Pellissippi State Community College, will present an overview of their engineering technology programs. Registration is required. The dinner and presentation will be held in the Cafeteria Annex which is in the J.L. Goins Administrative Building. The dinner is free to all members and students, and will cost $5.00 for guests and friends. There is no charge for the meeting. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:08:23 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1113 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1113 Dr. Travis Humble is a quantum information scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) within the Center for Engineering Science Advanced Research and the Complex Systems Group, both of which are components of the Computer Science and Mathematics Division (CSMD) in the lab's Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD). His research focuses on the theoretical and experimental aspects of quantum information science, including quantum computation and communication, and quantum control theory. Registration is required Cost is free to members, and $10 for guests and visitors Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:22:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1115 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1115 The IEEE WIE,IEEE South Africa section has initiated the Student Teacher and Researcher/Scientist (STAR) program for previously disadvantaged high schools in South Africa. The “Mentor and Involve” phase of the project for the Phateng Comprehensive School in Mamelodi is commencing on Wednesday, 23rd September from 10am. 25 learners (19 girls and 6 boys)have been selected for one year long Mentor and Involve phase of the STAR program. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:57:27 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1117 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1117 Monthly Meeting of COMSOC Chapter Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:54:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1119 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1119 On Wednesday, October 14, 2009 the North Jersey Section Professional Activities Committee, Graduates of the Last Decade and Women in Engineering will host a meeting to discuss approaches that can assist in assessing your personal financial situation. Our speakers will be Matthew Niemczyk, Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial and TJ Spizzo, CRPC Advanced Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial. About the Meeting Today, everyone seems to be talking about the economy. Talk about your own personal financial situation at our timely and informative seminar: Understand Today, Own Your Tomorrow: A New Perspective on Your Finances. During this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn ways to: · Invest your savings safely and securely. · Get back on track toward reaching your retirement goals. · Uncover gaps in your financial plan. There’s no cost or obligation, and this seminar will not sell you any specific products or services. That’s because Ameriprise Financial is committed to helping you learn more about what you can do to feel financially prepared for today’s constantly changing economy. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:18:59 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1121 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1121 *** Meeting Canceled as Library is Closed *** On Wednesday, November 11, 2009 the North Jersey Section Professional Activities Committee, Graduates of the Last Decade and Women in Engineering will host a meeting to help you define goals and plan for your retirement. Our speakers will be Matthew Niemczyk, Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial and TJ Spizzo, CRPC Advanced Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial. About the Meeting If you’re looking for help defining your ideal retirement, along with planning to save and invest for it, then you should attend our informative seminar: Retirement: Planning Beyond the Numbers®. During this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn ways to: · Envision your ideal retirement. · Build a plan to help you reach your retirement goals, even in a changing economy. · Position your finances as you plan for a long retirement. This is an informational seminar, and there’s no cost or obligation to attend. Ameriprise Financial is committed to helping you learn more about your options in managing your financial resources and giving you straight forward guidance on personal money management and investment strategies. You will receive our Dream Book® guide, to help you explore your retirement dreams. About the Speakers Matthew Niemczyk received his BS in Business Economics, from the Pennsylvania State University. He has been working in the investment industry for over 7 years and is currently a fully certified financial advisor for Ameriprise Financial. His areas of focus include personal financial planning for retirement, retirement income strategies, education funding, and investments. He works with his clients to design a personal financial plan based on their life goals. This strategy focuses on helping them become more confident about managing their financial objectives. TJ Spizzo received his BS in Business and Environmental Economics from Rutgers University. He is currently a fully certified, Advanced Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial. TJ has over 12 years experience in the investments industry and currently holds his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. His area of focus is on personal financial planning for retirement, retirement income strategies, tax management strategies, and Protection planning/family security. His mission is to help his clients reach their financial goals through a personal relationship based on personalized, knowledgeable advise. TJ is, also, actively involved in volunteering in the Mahwah Youth Sports Boosters Association. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:08:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1123 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1123 Is your company a target or candidate for acquisition? Or has your company recently acquired another? How can you make this notoriously risky activity more likely to be successful? Join us for lunch and a scintillating talk by renowned technology strategist Bob Barker. Cost for luncheon: $18 Registration necessary. Seating is limited. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:40:36 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1125 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1125 Solar Thermal Electricity Generation (STEG) power plants are hybrid generation systems that use the energy from the sun concentrated to generate steam. The steam is then sent to a conventional turbine to generate electricity. This presentation will cover the BrightSource LPT 550 and Solar Field technology including company history, present and future projects, and new technologies. Details: $25 for IEEE & ASME members $15 for IEEE & ASME student members, W/student ID card $40 for non-members Includes dinner and desert No Host bar Registration is required due to limited seating. Please pay by cash or check at the door. If you are registering as an IEEE member please supply your IEEE member number in the registration form. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:44:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1127 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1127 Regular meeting of the ExeCom of the United Arab Emirates Section Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:17:24 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1129 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1129 Discuss issues related to hosting IEEE GCC 2011 conference and exhibition Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:09:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1131 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1131 NORTH JERSEY SECTION MTT-Society & AP-Society Joint Chapter PRESENTS 24th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM AND MINI – SHOW THURSDAY OCTOBER 1, 2009 PLACE: Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave., E. Hanover, NJ 07936. Ph#973-992-7425 The conference presents a series of 9 lectures describing the state of the art in Microwave, RF, and Wireless Communications, technologies by leaders in their respective fields. MINI SHOW FEATURING LATEST PRODUCTS - (9:30 AM TO 4:30 PM) & TECHNICAL SESSIONS (8:50AM TO 4:30PM) Registration is on-site. Details will be in the October issue of the NORTH JERSEY IEEE NEWSLETTER and at http://www-ec.njit.edu/~ieeenj/NEWSLETTER.html#_IEEE_North_Jersey_5 ALL ARE WELCOME (IEEE Membership not required). REGISTRATION IS ON-SITE THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND THE SYMPOSIUM OR SHOW. FREE BREAKFAST / LUNCH INCLUDED FOR ALL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Chair / Exhibition: Kirit Dixit 201-669-7599 kdixit@microcomsales.com Chair MTT/APS Symposium Har Dayal 973-633-4618 har.dayal@baesystems.com Technical Program Chair: George Kannell 973-437-9990 gkk@lgsinnovations.com Publicity: Arthur Greenberg a.h.greenberg@ieee.org Event / Location Coordinator: Ken Oexle 973-386-1156 Event Coordinator: Russell Pepe 201-960-6796 rpepe@att.net Event Coordinator: Peter Donegan Event Coordinator: Willie Schmidt Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:48:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1133 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1133 ____________________________________________________ What: CR IEEE Section Executive Committee Activity Planning Event Where: Rockwell Collins Building 193, Da Vinci Room (old K's Merchandise Building ) When: October 13th, 5:20-7:00pm Refreshments will be available. Participating Remotely: It looks like we can conference up to 4 people in on the phone locally without using a conference bridge #. Please respond with your phone # if you wish for us to conference you in at the meeting. Meeting room # is 263-0919. ____________________________________________________ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:05:07 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1135 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1135 <CENTER>Join fellow Cedar Rapids IEEE section members for a<br> <b><FONT Size+2><FONT COLOR=BLUE> MSP430 Workshop</font></FONT></b></CENTER><p> <b>Key MSP430 Features:</b><br> <UL> <LI><b>Ultra-low-power</b> architecture and flexible clock system extends battery life: <ul> <li>0.1 uA RAM retention <li><1 uA RTC mode <li><250 uA/MIPS </ul> <li><b>Integrated intelligent peripherals</b>, including wide range of high-performance analog and digital peripherals offload the CPU. <li><b>16-bit RISC CPU architecture</b> enables new applications with industry-leading code density <li><b>Easy to get started:</b> Complete development tools starting at only $20. </ul> Several MSP430 Processor based demos will be exhibited including: <ul> <li>Low-Power RF Wireless 915mHz/2.5 gHz Demo <li>Experimenters Board with LCD Screen Demo </ul> <b>NOTE: TI MSP430 Emulators used by participants may be available after the workshop also.</b><br> <b>See agenda below for more details.</b><p> <hr> <b>Workshop Registration: <ul> <li>Students: $10 <li>IEEE Members $20 <li>Non-Members $30 </UL> The above registration fee includes a continental breakfast, coffee, and other beverages at breaks, and a basic lunch.<p> </b>Please <u><FONT COLOR=RED>prepay</FONT></u> by 10/22/09 by sending a check or money order for the amount payable as described above to:<p> <i><FONT COLOR=BLUE>Cedar Rapids Section of the IEEE<br> P.O. Box 451<br> Marion IA 52302</FONT></i><p> NOTE: <i><b>Participation is limited to the first 24 paid participants. Refunds for cancellations will be allowed until the week of the workshop. Email tim@timschoenfelder.com if you wish to cancel.<i></b><br> <p><b><FONT COLOR=RED>NOTE: All workshop emulator equiped seats are presently full. If you would like to attend and are willing to share an emulator with another person, please email tim@timschoenfelder.com</b></font><p> <b><FONT COLOR=BLUE>Please email tim.schoenfelder@ieee.org if you can bring a laptop for the workshop. It will allow additional participants.</b></font><p> Please indicate via the menu if you would like a vegetarian option. Email Vickie Osborn, vaozburn@rockwellcollins.com regarding any other necessary special meal arrangements. <hr> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:09:00 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1137 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1137 Planning of the 2009 annual general meeting and the tutorship and mentorship programs for 2010 STAR events. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:20:17 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1139 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1139 1. The IEEE History program wants mini biographies of Life Members. 2. Video from MTO on RAPID REPLACEMENT of an 8 lane Bridge. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:26:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1141 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1141 Facilitating The Connection Of Renewable Generation In Ontario Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:24:59 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1143 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1143 Don’t miss out on your chance to celebrate with IEEE! Join us on our annual awards banquet to honor key volunteers who were critical to the success of the IEEE Orange County Section last year. We will also celebrate 125 years of innovation and ingenuity on the occasion of the 125th Anniversary of IEEE, the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology. <a href="http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/ocs/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150&Itemid=88">Click here for more details</a> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:58:38 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1145 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1145 Information session on why and how to register with ECSA as professional engineer. 30 Minute presentation by Johan Pienaar (manager: registrations, ECSA) to give information on how to register with ECSA as a professional engineer. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:54:07 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1147 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1147 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:51:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1149 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1149 The next meeting of the PES Hampton Roads Chapter will be on October 8, 2009 at 6:30 PM. The location is presently Clark Nexsen, Norfolk. The topic for the evening will be “The New Face of Nuclear Power” presented by Raymond J. Riha, Ph.D. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:06:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1151 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1151 In commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday on 2 October 2009, IEEE GOLD is pleased to announce a special webinar, “Gandhian Engineering,” presented by the renowned Dr. R.A. Mashelkar. As President of Global Research Alliance, a network of publicly funded R&D institutes from Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, and USA with over 60,000 scientists, and as Chairman of India’s National Innovation Institute, Dr. R.A. Mashelkar has played a critical role in shaping India’s science and technology policies. Please join us to hear Dr. Mashelkar’s perspective on Gandhian Engineering, describing how to get more from less for more and more people of the world. This style of engineering stems from the application of a combination of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideologies of the earth providing enough to satisfy the needs of men, rather than the greed of men and prizing every invention of science that benefits all of humanity. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:04:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1153 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1153 This presentation presents a roadmap for the development of inertial sensors, the Global Positioning System (GPS), and integrated inertial navigation system (INS)/GPS technology. This roadmap will lead to better than 1-m accuracy, low-cost, moving platform navigation in the near future. Such accuracy will enable military and civilian applications which were previously unthought-of a few years ago. After a historical perspective, a vision of the inertial sensor instrument field and inertial systems for the future is given. Accuracy and other planned improvements for GPS are explained. The trend from loosely-coupled to tightly-coupled INS/GPS systems to deeply-integrated INS/GPS is described, and the synergistic benefits are explored. Some examples of the effects of GPS interference and jamming are illustrated. Expected technology improvements to system robustness are also described. Applications that will be made possible by this new technology include personal navigation systems, robotic navigation, and autonomous systems with unprecedented low-cost and accuracy. <br/> This presentation series is sponsored by the Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:52:47 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1155 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1155 Paul Kuban arranged for a tour of the WNIN new digital TV studio, followed by good eats. Location: WNIN Studios, 405 Carpenter Street, Downtown Evansville Date: October 21, 2009 Time: 6 P.M. We will gather for the tour at WNIN at 6 PM, followed by Old Chicago pizza, and officer elections on site. Please RSVP through VTools: http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1157 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:18:28 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1157 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1157 Regular monthly meeting. Topics is Transformer Fluids for 1 PDH. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:21:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1159 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1159 <CENTER><FONT SIZE+5><FONT COLOR=BLUE><b>Joint IEEE MTT, Communications Chapters & INCOSE Heartland</FONT></FONT><BR> <FONT SIZE+2>Oct 9th Luncheon Meeting</FONT></CENTER></B> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:07:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1161 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1161 Monthly IEEE Consultants Network Meeting and PACE Activity Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:44:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1163 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1163 Monthly IEEE Consultants Network Meeting and PACE Activity Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:46:04 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1165 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1165 Monthly IEEE Consultants Network Meeting and PACE Activity Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:46:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1167 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1167 The following is sent to all IEEE officers of record in IEEE Region 4. = = = I E E E O F F I C E R T R A I N I N G W E B I N A R = = = Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009 Time: 9 AM CST/10 AM EST for about 2 hours ( this meeting notice is to reserve the room from 8:30-12pm to ensure that we have it for the entire event ) Location: Please gather officers for your section at a central location - see below (RCI Building #193, 1120 Collins Road, Cedar Rapids, IA (Old K's Merchandise Building at intersection of Collins Road and Rockwell Drive) Sponsor: Presentations by IEEE Region 4 Subjects: "Recruiting, Nurturing, & Retaining Volunteers (including section, chapter,and affinity group officers)" "Why Should I be an IEEE Volunteer? What Will I Get Out of Being an IEEE Volunteer?" Registration: Register at http://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/4/officertraining.php Those who register will receive an email with the meeting link. This webinar is intended to provide training for section, chapter, and affinity group officers. There will be two presentations and opportunities to interact. To facilitate networking and fit within our resource constraints for connections we ask each section to CHOOSE A SINGLE MEETING PLACE FOR ALL OFFICERS. This meeting place should have the following facilities: * a computer * a digital projector * conference call resources We will be using the DimDim conferencing tool and a toll-free telephone connection. There will be additional connection instructions available when you register. All participants are asked to register and we ask that you register by Friday, September 25, 2009. Thanks! -- Bill Gorder IEEE Region 4 Secretary w.gorder@ieee.org Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:25:33 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1169 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1169 With the recent addition of doctoral programs in Nursing, Education and Psychology, Minnesota State University, Mankato is expanding its repertoire of research both theoretical and applied. With some new research initiatives, four accredited undergraduate degree programs in engineering and technology and a multidisciplinary graduate degree program, the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology department is active in research and looking toward the future. This talk will discuss our department background, what we are doing now and where we are heading in the future. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:45:16 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1173 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1173 The IEEE Milwaukee Industrial Electronics/Industry Applications Societies Present:         Smart Grid at We Energies Co-sponsored by IEEE Milwaukee Power and Energy chapter, IEEE Milwaukee GOLD chapter, IEEE Milwaukee Control Systems Chapter, and UWM College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Speaker : Thomas M. Wick, P.E. Director Electric Distribution Asset Management Wisconsin Energy Corporation We Energies Monday October 26, 2009, 5:30 PM University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Engineering Building, Room EMS 180 3210 N. Cramer Street, Milwaukee, WI 53211 Pizza and soda provided by the IEEE Milwaukee Sponsoring Societies Please RSVP to Katie Clement, clementk@uwm.edu, 229-3503 by Oct. 20 For further information, contact Prof. Adel Nasiri, nasiri@uwm.edu, 229-4955 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:05:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1175 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1175 Dinner: Will be served for 5$ per person if registered. Subhash Kak currently Professor and Chair, Computer Science Department, Oklahoma State University will speak on "Introduction to Quantum Computing". Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:14:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1177 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1177 <p>Congrats, Your First Professional Degree. What Next?</p> <p>A professional and social event for networking and professional development, targeted to students, especially graduating seniors. Members of both the IEEE and INCOSE student chapters will meet and network with practicing engineers, to provide a resource on what to do and expect once they get their first professional degree.</p> <p><b>First fifty students will entered into a raffle for door prizes.</b></p> <p>Food and Refreshments will be provided.</p> <p>All are invited, especially students, seniors, recent graduates and Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD). Registration link provided below.</p> <p>Cosponsors: <a href="http://sse.stevens.edu/incose/">Stevens INCOSE Student Chapter</a> and <a href="http://www.stevens.edu/ieee/">Stevens IEEE Student Branch</a></p> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:14:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1179 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1179 Section Meeting Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:00:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1181 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1181 On behalf of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), you, your friends, colleagues and all interested persons are cordially invited to attend the latest in an ongoing UJ Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FEBE) series of prestige lectures by eminent international researchers, entitled: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:25:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1183 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1183 Are you thinking about putting solar electric panels on your home? Every month hundreds of Californians are installing solar electric power systems on their homes and business to produce their own clean, quiet, inflation-free, renewable electricity. Generous rebates that cover over 50% of the system cost have made solar electric systems practical and affordable. Learn about the photovoltaic industry, how many solar panels you need to power your home, what it costs, and how get the incentives that reduce your up-front costs. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:58:02 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1185 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1185 This whirlwind talk endeavors to reinforce the important operations and concepts in digital communications. We deal with signal types, degradation types, fading channels, parameters such as time-bandwidth product, and how we use them. Did Nyquist teach us anything important about pulse shaping? You bet. What did Shannon teach us about capacity and ultimate performance? We show how to make design choices for meeting difficult system requirements. We additionally describe some of the creative developments such as Turbo, LDPC, and MIMO that have transformed this technology from the simple to the sublime. This intense hour-and-a-half talk is geared toward designers, managers, software developers, and whoever wants to partake in the passion that drives communication engineers. The event is open to both IEEE members and non-members at no cost. Details and map at "www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/lac/csspsvts/IEEE.html":http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/lac/csspsvts/IEEE.html. Please RSVP to "Janice.D.Penland@aero.org":mailto://Janice.D.Penland@aero.org and identify your citizenship, IEEE membership (non-members welcome), and affiliation. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:15:34 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1187 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1187 The IEEE standards Association (IEEE-SA) is a major contributor to IEEE, the world's largest technical professional society. The IEEE-SA promotes the engineering process by creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electro- and information technologies and sciences. <br/> <br/> For over a century, the cornerstone of the IEEE-SA is its established standards development program - a program that offers balance, openness, due process, and consensus. Each year, the IEEE-SA conducts over 200 standards ballots, a process by which proposed standards are voted upon for technical reliability and soundness. In addition to producing the prominent 802® Standards for Local and Metropolitan Area Network Wireless, IEEE-SA also develops the standards for:<br/> <ul> <li>Intelligent highway systems and vehicular technology</li> <li>Distributed generation renewable energy</li> <li>Voting Equipment Electronic Data Interchange</li> <li>Rechargeable Batteries for PCs</li> <li>Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorder Public Key Infrastructure Certificate Issuing and Management</li> <li>Components Architecture for Encrypted Shared Media Organic Field Effect Technology</li> </ul> In South Africa, IEEE members are represented by the <a href="http://www.ieee.org.za/">IEEE South Africa Section</a>. Thanks to a sponsorship from <a href="http://standards.ieee.org/">IEEE-SA</a> and <a href="http://www.ieee.org/r8/">IEEE region 8</a>, we are pleased to announce this day workshop, which will be presented by Dr Bilel Jamoussi. <br/> <br/> "Technical standards are formal documents that establish uniform engineering or technical criteria, methods, processes and practices developed through an accredited consensus process. <br/>Standards are: <ul> <li>developed based on guiding principles of openness, balance, consensus, and due process; <li>established in order to meet technical, safety, regulatory, societal and market needs; <li>catalysts for technological innovation and global market competition."</li> </ul> The workshop will address the subject of technical standards, ranging from architecture and operations to physical, environmental and electrical aspects of a product or a service. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:46:38 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1189 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1189 IEEE SE Michigan PES/IAS Chapter will have senior IEEE PES member Keene Matsuda of Black&Veatch, presenting at B&V Ann Arbor Michigan office on Oct 15. B&V making presentation available on web. ..KevinTaylor, Chapter Chairman https://bv.on.intercall.com/confmgr/public_unsched.jsp?confId=2479817 Toll-free number: United States of America / Canada (877)603-8688 International toll number: + 1 (303)928-3203 Conference Code: 2479817 Moderator: Betsy Russell, Training Coordinator, russellba@bv.com PART 1 RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW AND GRID-INTEGRATED CASE STUDIES This presentation will describe each of these renewable energy sources, their penetrations into the overall energy portfolio, and current energy conversion technologies (e.g., solar energy consists of four conversion technologies: photovoltaics, concentrating solar thermal electric, thermal water heating, and absorption chilling). PART 2 - HIGH RELIABILITY POWER SYSTEM DESIGN Basic factors for a high reliability power system design include the following: * Primary power sources utility * Double bus distribution system * Alternate power trains * Automatic restoration * Backup power sources standby or emergency * Single-point-of-failure analysis * Coincident damage analysis Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:38:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1191 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1191 JOINTLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY Iowa-Illinois Section IEEE Meeting Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) Visit the Iowa-Illinois Section Website: http://ewh.ieee.org/r4/iail/ DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 TOPIC: How to get Congress to Give You $280 Billion SPEAKER: Russell T Harrison, Senior Legislative Representative – Grassroots Affairs Russell is the Senior Legislative Representative for Grassroots Activities for IEEE-USA. He is responsible for helping members in the U.S. interact with, and ultimately influence, elected officials. Since starting at IEEE-USA in 2005, Russell has become one of the most sought-after speakers on the staff, having addressed over 100 local IEEE groups in the United States. His talks focus on current public policy issues, how they will impact the engineering profession and what individual engineers can do about them. Prior to IEEE-USA, Russell directed grassroots programs at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and the American Iron and Steel Institute. In these positions he represented the recycling and steel industries on Capitol Hill and in state capitols on a variety of issues as a professional lobbyist. Russell has a BA in Political Science, with minors in History and Communications, from Allegheny College, and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Maryland. LOCATION: The Machine Shed 7250 Northwest Blvd (I-80/Exit 292) Davenport, IA 52806 (563) 391-2427 www.machineshed.com AGENDA: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Arrive and Social Time 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Presentation DINNER BUFFET: Country Fried Chicken and Roasted Turkey Breast; Meals are served ‘family style’ with all the fixin’s: cole slaw, cottage cheese, potatoes, vegetables and fresh baked breads. Beverages are included - coffee, tea, milk, juice or soda. Cherry cobbler for desert. COST: Members: $22 Guests: $22: cost includes tip. RESERVATIONS: Call David Tepen at (309) 764-7650 ext 235 or email at dtepen@shive-hattery.com to RSVP by Tuesday, November 17, noon. Please indicate if you are an IEEE member or QCESC Member Society member. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:39:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1193 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1193 Asamblea Ordinaria 2009 IEEE Sección Costa Rica Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:01:52 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1195 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1195 Section meeting to discuss Section issues, upcoming events and IEEE 125th Anniversary celebrations. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:19:55 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1197 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1197 <br> <div align="center">IEEE Queensland Section Graduates Of the Last Decade and IEEE QUT Student Branch invite you to this <b>free</b> seminar<br> </div> <br> <div align="center"><i><b>Presentation Skills</b></i><br> </div> <br> <div align="center">Mr Barry O'Sullivan<br> Sustainable Change (<a href="http://www.sustainablechange.com.au/" target="_blank">www.sustainablechange.com.au</a>) <br> </div> <br> <b>Synopsis:</b> The talk is a condensed version of Mr O'Sullivan's Fear-free Presentations workshop, delivered to university students as well as clientele in corporate, government and services sectors from Cairns to Melbourne.<br> <br> The target audience for this presentation is virtually any current and future engineer, but you <b>don't</b> have to be an IEEE member to attend, so any student or professional interested in improving their confidence in giving presentations is welcome.&nbsp; <br> <br> <br> <u><b>Some information on the where and when:</b></u><br> <br> Date: <b>Tuesday 20 October</b><br> Time: <b>17.30 for 18.00</b><br> Duration: <b>Approximately 2 hours</b>.&nbsp; Refreshments will be provided during the talk.<br> Place: <b>Owen J Wordsworth Room, Level 12, S Block, QUT Gardens Point campus</b><br> Cost: <b>Free of charge! and all are welcome</b><br> <br> For catering purposes, we will need to know final attendance numbers by Friday 16 October.&nbsp; Please contact your IEEE student counselor, or Roelof Swanepoel (<a href="mailto:roelofs@ieee.org" target="_blank">roelofs@ieee.org</a>) or Robert Ellen (<a href="mailto:rellen@ieee.org" target="_blank">rellen@ieee.org</a>) to RSVP or for any enquiries.<br> <br> Some information on the guest speaker:<br> <br> Barry O'Sullivan was a senior partner in KPMG to 2001, now applying 22 years of Big 5 experience to coaching.&nbsp; In 7 years as a leadership and executive coach, has won appointment to coaching panels of 5 Queensland icons and coached intensively 300 leaders and executives.&nbsp; He also coaches whole leadership teams and Boards. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:58:31 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1199 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1199 <p>i.lab Incubator was established by the Queensland Government in 2000 to aid the establishment and growth of new technology-based ventures in Queensland. After nearly 10 years of assisting well over 100 member companies, i.lab has graduated successful and rapidly growing businesses and learned a lot about what it takes for new tech-ventures to succeed.</p> <p>Peter Allison, i.lab Incubator Business Development Manager, will outline the roles the incubator performs, how it engages the local business community to assist, and some of the key lessons learned. He will outline some of the fatal flaws that new venture must avoid and the key requirements for commercial success. He will also talk about some specific member companies involved in software and hardware electronics commercialisation and steps and paths they took to success.</p> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:15:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1201 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1201 Join us for a first rate technical presentation on the "Climate Bill", followed by dinner and a hockey game!! Co-sponsored by ASM International and QCESC. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:26:10 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1203 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1203 Do you know what a Smart Grid is? Do you know what to do when a client asks about the Smart Grid? If you deal with any Utility you will be eventually be involved in this. Mr. Neal holds a BSEE from the US Naval Academy, an MEEE from the University of Idaho, and an MBA from Azusa Pacific University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in both Electrical and Nuclear Engineering in the State of California. His previous experience includes five years as an officer in the surface nuclear Navy, seventeen years at Southern California Edison’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, and twelve years in the Transmission and Distribution Business Unit including service in distribution apparatus engineering, as a district superintendent, and as Manager of Distribution System Engineering. To Register, Contact: Tom Doyle, Jacobs 4 Hutton Centre Dr. Suite 800 Santa Ana, Ca. 92707 Tel: 714.327.4005 Fax: 714.327.1601 E-mail: tom.doyle@ieee.org Meal Cost: $25.00 if reservation received by deadline: $30.00 at the door. Student members are FREE! program Only attendees (no cost) are also welcome. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:23:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1205 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1205 Speaker: Paul Thomas Cotton Abstract: Federal standards require that touch-screen voting machines log information about the voting system behavior to support post-election audits and investigations, however there is little guidance regarding what human-computer interactions should be recorded. Our study examines what user interaction information should be collected to allow investigation of human factors problems of the voting systems used in an election, while at the same time preserving voter privacy. We have focused on simulating touch screen interface errors that have been hypothesized as the cause of problems in past elections, such as miscalibration and insensitivity. The preliminary data gathered indicates that event logs which record voter interaction information may allow investigators to detect the existence of interface problems in deployed voting systems. This information can be collected without compromising secret ballot rights. Additionally, this information could also be used to automatically detect user interface problems in other touch screen devices such as iPhones and touchscreen ATM's. We believe that any device with a touch screen interface could benefit by logging these events. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:56:33 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1207 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1207 This session explains the major changes to surge protection standards and the new terminology and specification items that are required to properly specify and select effective surge protection. Effective September 29, 2009 manufacturers can no longer manufacture Transient Voltage Surge Supressors (TVSS) or Secondary Surge Arresters, also called Lightning Arresters, for voltages 1000V and below. All low voltage surge protection must now meet the UL 1449 3rd Edition standard for Surge Protective Devices which replaces UL 1449 2nd Edition for TVSS and ANSI/IEEE C62.11 for low voltage Surge Arresters. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:05:15 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1209 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1209 Every EMC department is in the same bind; A huge workload, limited range time, tight time to market schedules and limited budgets. New, radically different receiver block diagrams utilized for surveillance work can be employed to find emissions thousands of times faster than traditional receivers and therefore greatly improving workload throughput. This presentation will discuss these techniques and include a demonstration of a surveillance receiver. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:33 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1211 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1211 Are human resources professionals doing more than just examining your resume before they invite you in for an interview? Of course, they are! With the unemployment rate rising for U.S. electrical and electronics engineers, human resources professionals are doing more research on applicants to help them weed out people amidst the rising number of resumes they're receiving. Elizabeth Lions solves the mystery of how employers are getting inside information on you in her IEEE-USA webinar, "Snooping Employers: How Employers Get Background Information on You Prior to the Interview." Please check out this link for more new and archived career-related web seminars! http://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:40:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1213 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1213 The Connecticut Section's Annual General Meeting, includes a cocktail hour from 6pm to 7pm, dinner and a speaker. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:26:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1215 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1215 Please plan to attend the November 2, <b>IEEE Section Meeting</b> where we will be <b>hosting our Student Chapters</b> during a presentation about a new "pulse closing" technology. The presentation will also describe the installation and operation of this product on Alabama Power Company’s system. ADDITIONALLY, The Alabama Section will be presenting awards to each of our <b>Student Chapters</b> based on the attendance and activity level of their membership for the past year. <b> By popular demand,</b> our meeting will be at Lloyd's Restaurant on Hwy 280. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:42:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1217 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1217 Place holder for the date of the IEEE USA Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN first weekend in March. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:41:56 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1219 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1219 IEEE Milwaukee Section invites you to Section Dinner and Technical Seminar on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Todd Wehr Center, Milwaukee School of Engineering. Speaker: WILLIAM O'REILLY Mercury Computer Systems Topic: ADVANCES IN HIGH SPEED COMPUTING COSTS: IEEE Members: $20.00 Students: $10.00 REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please RSVP to Dr. Russ Meier, MSOE, meier@msoe.edu Advise: Dinner choice: Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian Advise: Car make and license number for free parking (parking lot across from Todd Wehr Center) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:20:56 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1221 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1221 <b><CENTER><FONT COLOR=BLUE><FONT SIZE=+1>IEEE-MTT (Microwave Theory and Techniques) Chapter<P></FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR=BLACK>of Cedar Rapids Section IEEE<p> is pleased to announce a lecture by IEEE Distinguished Lecturer<p></FONT><FONT COLOR=BLUE><FONT SIZE=+1>Professor Andreas Cangellaris</b></FONT></FONT></CENTER><P> The lecture will be preceded by a social hour and and optional dinner. <br> <b>Dinner Price: $15 IEEE members, $17 non-IEEE members, $10 students</b> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:42:21 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1223 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1223 Seminars by Prof. Jim Bezdek from Univ. of West Florida, USA Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:27:31 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1225 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1225 Seminars by Prof. Sergios Theodoridis from University of Athens, Greece Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:27:17 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1227 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1227 The conference focuses on all aspects of information security and invites participation across the Information Security spectrum including but not being limited to functional, business, managerial, theoretical and technological issues. As with the previous ISSA conferences, the forthcoming ISSA2010 will again attract a variety of national and international information security practitioners, managers, executives and academics. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:14:09 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1229 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1229 IEEE and PES Distinguished Lecturer Wanda Reder of S & C Electric presents on technical considerations of renewable energy systems. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:01:49 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1231 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1231 SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides free on-line and face-to-face business counseling, mentoring, and training. SCORE provides business help and advice for small business and consultants. Attend this meeting to discover SCORE and find out how it can help you succeed! Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:31:01 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1233 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1233 <html> <body><p><center> Countdown to the 6th Annual Fall Fiesta networking event: <FONT COLOR="#000000"><span id="tzcd"></span> </p> <p>Meet people, enjoy good food, and bring plenty of business cards for networking.</p></center> <SCRIPT type="text/javascript"> // **** Time Zone Count Down Javascript **** // var year = '2009'; var month = '11'; // '*' for next month, '0' for this month or 1 through 12 for the month var day = '14'; // Offset for day of month day or + day var hour = 14; // 0 through 23 for the hours of the day var tz = -5; // Offset for your timezone in hours from UTC var lab = 'tzcd'; // The id of the page entry where the timezone countdown is to show function start() {displayTZCountDown(setTZCountDown(year,month,day,hour,tz),lab);} // ** The start function can be changed if required ** window.onload = start; function setTZCountDown(year,month,day,hour,tz) { var toDate = new Date(); toDate.setYear(year) if (month == '*')toDate.setMonth(toDate.getMonth() + 1); else if (month > 0) { if (month <= toDate.getMonth())toDate.setYear(toDate.getYear() + 1); toDate.setMonth(month-1); } if (day.substr(0,1) == '+') {var day1 = parseInt(day.substr(1)); toDate.setDate(toDate.getDate()+day1); } else{toDate.setDate(day); } toDate.setHours(hour); toDate.setMinutes(0-(tz*60)); toDate.setSeconds(0); var fromDate = new Date(); fromDate.setMinutes(fromDate.getMinutes() + fromDate.getTimezoneOffset()); var diffDate = new Date(0); diffDate.setMilliseconds(toDate - fromDate); return Math.floor(diffDate.valueOf()/1000); } function displayTZCountDown(countdown,tzcd) { if (countdown < 0) document.getElementById(tzcd).innerHTML = "Sorry, you are too late."; else {var secs = countdown % 60; if (secs < 10) secs = '0'+secs; var countdown1 = (countdown - secs) / 60; var mins = countdown1 % 60; if (mins < 10) mins = '0'+mins; countdown1 = (countdown1 - mins) / 60; var hours = countdown1 % 24; var days = (countdown1 - hours) / 24; document.getElementById(tzcd).innerHTML = days + " day" + (days == 1 ? 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For the past four months, we have expanded our professional network, showed one another what works and doesn't work, and discussed what kind of topics we would like to discuss in future meetings. This month, we begin the Members' Choice series, a continuation of The Art of Consulting. Directions: One block south of the Ballston Metro stop. Exit the Metro, take the sidewalk slightly right of the Metro exit (past the Metro bus depot) one block, and enter the NSF building at the entrance closest to the corner of North 9 St and Stuart St. If driving, the easiest parking is probably at the Ballston Common mall, which is directly across Wilson Blvd from the NSF building. (The NSF building is the building in which The Front Page restaurant is located). Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:48:35 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1239 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1239 The Art of Consulting series is designed for IEEE members and other engineers who practice consulting, are thinking about consulting, or want to take charge of their careers. Sessions will cover topics such as running a consulting business, marketing, getting paid, contracts, and effective communication. For the past four months, we have expanded our professional network, showed one another what works and doesn't work, and discussed what kind of topics we would like to discuss in future meetings. This month, we begin the Members' Choice series, a continuation of The Art of Consulting. Directions: One block south of the Ballston Metro stop. Exit the Metro, take the sidewalk slightly right of the Metro exit (past the Metro bus depot) one block, and enter the NSF building at the entrance closest to the corner of North 9 St and Stuart St. If driving, the easiest parking is probably at the Ballston Common mall, which is directly across Wilson Blvd from the NSF building. (The NSF building is the building in which The Front Page restaurant is located). Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:19:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1241 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1241 The National Capital Area Consultants Network is pleased to announce its annual banquet on Saturday, December 19. The keynote address will be delivered by Past Chair Sai Chiang, who will speak about the deployment of military applications of electrotechnology to save lives in Afghanistan. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:37:13 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1243 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1243 Central Tennessee Executive Committee Meeting Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:07:44 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1245 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1245 Region 3 Officier training webinar Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:13:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1247 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1247 "Arc Flash Science and Regulation - Where the Industry is Going" Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:25:05 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1249 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1249 The subject this month is Machine safety. Chris Brogli will be discussing the fact that EN954-1 is going to be withdrawn at the end of 2009 and is being replaced by ISO 13489-1. ISO 13849-1 designates safety related control systems as "Performance Levels" (a, b, c, d, e) and is applicable for ALL technologies; Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic. The meal will be from Corky's BBQ Restaurant. Cost for each person to eat is $12.00 and students will eat for $2.00. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:04:46 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1251 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1251 <span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br> Workshop Information and Agenda:</span><br> This workshop will be a hands-on introduction to the MSP430, IDE and embedded C programming.&nbsp; The following is the agenda for the workshop.<br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">530-600PM:</span> Arrival and Setup<br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">600-650PM:</span>&nbsp; Microcontroller overview.&nbsp; Key components to the MSP430 and introduction to Code Composer Studio (CCS).&nbsp; Walk through of CCS setup and configuration for loading debugging the target.<br> <span style="font-weight: bold;">700-900PM:</span>&nbsp; Writing, Loading, Executing code.&nbsp; Real-time control of an LED and print to the JTAG debug console.<br> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br> Requirements:&nbsp; A laptop and dev kit will be required for this workshop.&nbsp; The dev kits will be provided by TI and laptops can be shared.&nbsp; If you have a laptop please<span style="font-weight: bold;"> bring it.</span></span><br style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br> Additional Information:</span>&nbsp; Development kits can be purchased add a reduce cost.&nbsp; The MSP430 and C2x developments.&nbsp; If interested in purchasing a development kit the suggested dev kits are MSP430:&nbsp;</span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black;"><a href="http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/ez430-f2013.html">EZ430-F2013</a></span></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"> ($20)&nbsp; and C28x: Piccolo&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><a href="http://focus.ti.com/mcu/docs/mcuprodtoolsw.tsp?sectionId=95&amp;tabId=1222&amp;familyId=916&amp;toolTypeId=1">controlSTICK</a></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"> ($39)<br> The IDE (integrated development environment) can be downloaded from&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><a href="http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/ccstudio.html">here</a>.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">.&nbsp; Select the TMDFCCS-MCULTD version.&nbsp; This version of CCS is free and will work with the MSP430 and C2x microcontrollers and development boards.<br> <br> T I also has a design contest currently accepting submissions.&nbsp; For more information see the following link&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><a href="http://www.designmsp430.com/">http://www.designmsp430.com/</a></span><span style="font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><br style=""> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style=""> <!--[endif]--></span> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:53:19 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1253 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1253 Why do bugs cost more the later they are found? Why are projects over budget? How can we get a handle on the design process? System on Chip development requires a complex, staged design flow. It is usually clear there is room for improvement, but where exactly? This presentation describes an intuitive model of staged development which can be used to measure, analyze, and improve the design flow. Cost for luncheon: $18 Registration necessary. Seating is limited. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:03:08 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1255 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1255 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Industry Applications Society Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:52:06 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1257 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1257 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Industry Applications Society Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:58:11 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1259 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1259 SDR in terrestrial systems - visions, applications and challenges With the introduction of Software Defined Radio (SDR) and the new technology and service neutral spectrum regulation, there is a true competition on Mobile Data between the incumbent mobile operators and the new WiMAX service providers. The new spectrum regulation grants user rights and not exclusivity, as long as the equipment fulfils the spectrum requirement defined by, i.e. the so called Block Edge Masks. With SDR the hand-sets can easily be re-configured to different wireless broadband technologies. Therefore, SDR and the new spectrum regulation provide a new perspective of a new competitive environment. The end-user may not be limited to a single operator, but may easily shift between different operators providing mobile or wireless broadband services dependent on their price-models. The question is, however, whether SDR will be integrated in all hand-sets or the SDR chips becomes adequate for only the high-end terminals. The intention expressed by European Regulators is also to introduce some SDR systems on a licence exempt basis. The promising outloook is to provide high throughputs and at the same time increase utilisation of the frequency spectrum. At this seminar, you will get a clear insight into SDR, the possibilities and challenges in solving issues of coexistence with established technologies. We will provide you with concrete examples on SDR application areas like cellular hand-sets, mobile basestations and Microwave links with their potential and possible risks for interference with mobile services. Furthermore, the regulatory issues will be covered when it is comes to the opportunities and challenges in the new spectrum regulation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:06:12 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1261 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1261 <html> <body> <center><bold>Countdown to GLOBECOM 2013: <span id="tzcd"></span></bold></center> <SCRIPT type="text/javascript"> // **** Time Zone Count Down Javascript **** // var year = '2013'; var month = '12'; // '*' for next month, '0' for this month or 1 through 12 for the month var day = '1'; // Offset for day of month day or + day var hour = 16; // 0 through 23 for the hours of the day var tz = -5; // Offset for your timezone in hours from UTC var lab = 'tzcd'; // The id of the page entry where the timezone countdown is to show function start() {displayTZCountDown(setTZCountDown(year,month,day,hour,tz),lab);} // ** The start function can be changed if required ** window.onload = start; function setTZCountDown(year,month,day,hour,tz) { var toDate = new Date(); toDate.setYear(year) if (month == '*')toDate.setMonth(toDate.getMonth() + 1); else if (month > 0) { if (month <= toDate.getMonth())toDate.setYear(toDate.getYear() + 1); toDate.setMonth(month-1); } if (day.substr(0,1) == '+') {var day1 = parseInt(day.substr(1)); toDate.setDate(toDate.getDate()+day1); } else{toDate.setDate(day); } toDate.setHours(hour); toDate.setMinutes(0-(tz*60)); toDate.setSeconds(0); var fromDate = new Date(); fromDate.setMinutes(fromDate.getMinutes() + fromDate.getTimezoneOffset()); var diffDate = new Date(0); diffDate.setMilliseconds(toDate - fromDate); return Math.floor(diffDate.valueOf()/1000); } function displayTZCountDown(countdown,tzcd) { if (countdown < 0) document.getElementById(tzcd).innerHTML = "Sorry, you are too late."; else {var secs = countdown % 60; if (secs < 10) secs = '0'+secs; var countdown1 = (countdown - secs) / 60; var mins = countdown1 % 60; if (mins < 10) mins = '0'+mins; countdown1 = (countdown1 - mins) / 60; var hours = countdown1 % 24; var days = (countdown1 - hours) / 24; document.getElementById(tzcd).innerHTML = days + " day" + (days == 1 ? '' : 's') + ' + ' +hours+ 'h : ' +mins+ 'm : '+secs+'s'; setTimeout('displayTZCountDown('+(countdown-1)+',\''+tzcd+'\');',999); } } </SCRIPT> </body> </html> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:17:28 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1265 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1265 You attended the Government sponsored Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) meetings and learned how to submit a proposal—what next? For the high tech entrepreneur, should you even consider the SBIR Program? If you looked at the Program before but had trouble commercializing, you might (re)consider the Program as a funding source for your new product development. Considering potential award increases and other changes and coupled with the present financial crisis, the SBIR Program may represent an opportunity. This workshop guides your decision making from a purely business viewpoint. The workshop is for the advanced technology Small Business Concern and considers transitioning technology to product development, marketing the Government, and finances. You receive an insider’s treatment of agency programs, how topics are selected, and how proposals are really evaluated and selected. While the focus is on the DoD and its version of the SBIR Program, the treatment applies to all agencies. Specifically, find: * An update + impact of proposed legislative changes * How to decide if Program is for you by planning to Phase 3 before Phase 1 * Essentials of cost estimating for Phase 2 and beyond * The real differences in Marketing the Government vs. Commercial Sector * Key financial factors to consider in using the SBIR Program It identifies and suggests ways to overcome the 6 main obstacles in transitioning from Phase 2 to Commercialization: your strategy, the maturity level of your technology, your product’s producibility, testing and evaluation by the customer, alliances, and finances beyond Phase 2. FEE: $50 (includes refreshments) PARKING: Free QUESTIONS & RSVP: Shantaram Vasikarla ("shantaram@computer.org":mailto://shantaram@computer.org) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:21:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1269 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1269 A debrief at the end of the IEEE Organization year on how the lessons of the Officer Training program (Feb. 2009) have been effective in running your organization (Section, Chapter, Affiliate Group). This program will provide a feedback loop for the next OT program scheduled for the Spring of 2010. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:44:42 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1271 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1271 The Wisconsin Public Service Commission staff investigated the technical and regulatory issues related to siting wind turbines off shore in Lake Michigan. Deborah Erwin participated in preparing the report and will discuss these issues. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:17:57 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1275 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1275 <p class="MsoPlainText" align="center" style="text-align:center">The IEEE Vehicular Technology Society</p> <p class="MsoPlainText" align="center" style="text-align:center">and</p> <p class="MsoPlainText" align="center" style="text-align:center">The American Society of Mechanical Engineers</p> <p class="MsoPlainText" align="center" style="text-align:center">National Capital Area Land Transportation Committee</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Invite you to join us at this special meeting to receive the</p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"> <span style="color: blue">IEEE Vehicular Technology Society</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"> <span style="color: red">2009 Chapter of the Year Award</span></p> RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:25:40 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1277 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1277 "John Logie Baird and Television" Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:48:32 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1279 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1279 <b>Come and learn more about the Smart Meters being installed</b> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:09:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1281 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1281 Save the date! Details to be provided. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:53:20 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1283 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1283 NOMINATING COMMITTEE -SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2010 Section Chair: Kevin Whitty Vice-Chair: Gary Monnard Treasurer: Jacob Anderson Secretary: David Tepen Member-at-Large: John Dooley Member-at-Large: Charles Finney Power Engineering Society Chapter Chair: Bill Serre Computer Engineering Society Chapter Chairs: John Johnson & Gary Monnard BACKGROUND: More than a premier holiday event, Festival of Trees is the annual fundraiser for Quad City Arts, a local not-for-profit arts agency. More than 3,500 volunteers, over 650 designers, nearly 3,500 CenterStage entertainers, and over 150 Sponsors help to make Festival of Trees possible. Festival of Trees has a 2.5 million dollar economic impact on our community. Over 100,000 people experience Festival annually, making it one of the largest attractions in the Quad Cities. This fundraiser makes it possible for Quad City Arts to provide quality arts programming year round for residents of six counties in Eastern Iowa and Western IL. LOCATIONS: Dinner Woodfire Grill 131 W Second Street Davenport, IA 52801 Festival of Trees RiverCenter 136 E. 3rd Street Davenport, IA 52801 AGENDA: 5:30 pm Networking & Socializing @ Woodfire Grille Banquet Hall 5:45 pm Election and Awards Presentations 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Tour Festival of Trees at Your Leisure 9:00 pm RiverCenter Closes DINNER: Entrees Selection Choice of Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Chipolte BBQ Pork Shank, or Almond Crusted Minnesota Walleye. Any selection comes with salad, vegetables, and choice of garlic mashed potato, baked potato, or wild rice. Beverages: coffee, iced tea, water, or Cash Bar. COST: Student Members: $10.00 Members: $20.00 Guests: $20.00 RESERVATIONS: Call Kevin Whitty at 309-793-3659 or email at iowa-illinoisvicechair@ieee.org to make reservations by Friday, November 20. Please indicate if you are an IEEE member. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:35:43 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1285 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1285 Meeting of Alabama chapter of IEEE Communications Society Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:17:33 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1287 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1287 Chad will be providing background on his company, Hardcore Computer and its development efforts. Hardcore Computer is an innovation company that has developed and patented liquid submersion electronics cooling technology. The main focus of his presentation will be to describe how liquid submersion cooling works and discuss the benefits of liquid submersion cooling for the electronics industry. <p> Reactor™, the company’s first product offering, is a performance PC launched November of last year. It was the first commercial liquid submersion-cooled desktop PC. Chad will talk about the technology in this product; as well discuss upcoming product release plans, including plans to introduce liquid-submerged server and high-performance blade technology into the datacenter market. <p> Liquid Blade™ technology has tremendous potential benefit to the datacenter market, where power efficiency, component density and carbon footprint are all becoming increasingly important. Chad will talk about why submersion cooling is the best way to address these concerns, as well as a variety of other problems facing the industry. <p> There will be a demonstration of a Reactor™ submersion-cooled PC available for hands-on experience after the talk. Chad also will be available for questions and discussion. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:12:41 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1289 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1289 This is a Distinguished Lecture program of the Signal Processing Society. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:57:50 -0000 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1291 http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/1291 A very common component in digital circuitry for communications systems is the halfband filter. Halfband filters are often used in cooperation with up-samplers and down-samplers when a sampling-rate change is required. While techniques for designing these filters are well known, an entirely new design method has just been discovered wherein these filters can be made to possess a significant insensitivity to the filter’s tap coefficient values. Such insensitivity can be exploited to yield halfband filters with reduced hardware requirements, which leads to circuits having lower power consumption, higher operating speeds, and smaller IC area. This talk will give a brief introduction to the concept of halfband filters and the applications of halfband filters. It will then explain the rationale and the method for the desensitizing of the filters and, finally, will illus