Happy Hour Mixer for students and Alumni of St. Mary's and Cal State East Bay, sponsored by IEEE Young Professionals of Oakland-East Bay.

Entrepreneurship Theme

How can we bring two different disciplines together? An engineer can build the latest and greatest technology but without marketing no one will know about the product and will not be able to buy it. There is no magic formula to Entrepreneurship, but it consists of Engineering, Business/ Marketing, Public Relations, Creative Arts/ Design, Community and many more.

This will be an online meeting covering topics that are normally held with an area meeting

PDT     MDT     Topic
8:00 AM 9:00 AM    Welcome with R6 Director & Areas Chairs    >Tim Lee
8:10    9:10    Director’s Update on IEEE status and Regional Activities >Tim Lee
8:40    9:40    IEEE Secretary Presentation >(IEEE) Kathleen Kramer / (R6) Richard Morse
9:00    10:00    Short Treasurer Update/New financial tool training >Sarge Benson
9:20   -   9:30 AM   PDT>    
10:20 - 10:30 AM   MDT>COFFEE & BIO BREAK
9:30    10:30    Increasing and maintaining section vitality >Chad Kidder
9:50    10:50    Education Activities & PACE Update/MOVE truck >Mostafa Mortezaie/Mary Ellen Randall(?)
10:10    11:10    Regional conference/Rising Stars >Charlie Jackson/Skyler Nix
10:30    11:30    Region 6 Life Members/WIE/SPA-X >Mike Andrews/Heather Quinn/Pei-Jung Tsai
11:00 - 11:10 PM   PDT >
12:00 - 12:10 PM   MDT > LUNCH DELIVERY & BIO BREAK
11:10    12:10    IEEE-USA President elect candidate’s presentations >Keith Moore/Ed Palacio
11:30    12:30    vTools and OU Analytics Overview >Chris Gunning & Taylor Winship
11:50    12:50    Current Virtual collaborations & presentations tools overview> Alon Newton 
12:10-12:20 PM   PDT >
1:10  -  1:20 PM   MDT >COFFEE & BIO BREAK
12:20    1:20    Current Issues and Best Practices Round Table for Sections >Group discussion
Everyone on the call
12:50    1:50    Social media/Future Directions Emerging Technologies >Elizabeth Johnson/Thomas Coughlin
1:10    2:10    Area & Sections COVID Reports by Area Representatives 
        [5 -10 minutes for each area], Area & Section Chairs
        (Highlight of one best or worst practice from each area)
1:30    2:30    R6 Students activities & schedule update >Elizabeth Johnson
1:50    2:50    Closing Remarks & AOB/Raffle Draw >Chad Kidder

This meeting is Virtual.
UPDATE: all other Region 6 areas are merging to hold one Region-wide area meeting.
Connection info is at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/281120
Please register or re-register there so we can keep a headcount.

The Region 6 Southwest Area meeting will  cover the state of the region and future plans; membership development, engagement and program development.  There will also be parts about increasing section vitality and reactivation, both for the sections and student chapters. 
Students will also hear about new developments for Rising Stars, SPA-X, Young Professionals and IEEE after graduation.

Please register below so we have an accurate headcount for planning!  

IEEE PES Oregon Section monthly meeting

Presentation: Northwest Power and Conservation Council

The presentation on the Northwest Power and Conservation Council will include:

• What is the NW Power and Conservation Council and how does it interact with other regional entities?
• What jurisdiction does the Council have?
• How has the Council incorporated climate change into its planning process?
• What actions are being proposed by the Council to achieve a decarbonized future, in particular the president’s goal of halving gas emissions by 2030?

Abstract

In nature, various types of swarm behaviors occur, such as a flock of birds and a swarm of ants, which stem from local communications of limited individuals. Through collective pattern formation and reconfiguration, these animals dramatically change their swarming patterns according to the environment they interact with. To date, some large-scale robotic systems can well mimic the complex swarm behaviors of natural creatures through algorithm design and wireless communication (Science, Vol. 345, 795–799, 2014). However, due to the absence of onboard processors, sensors and actuators, to create a robotic system with functional swarm behaviors at small scales remains challenging.

Recently, my group has developed a strategy that selects the optimized magnetic nanoparticle swarms (MNS) in different biofluids, such as blood and vitreous humor (Nature Communications, 2019, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-13576). The swarms reported may have great potential in medical applications, and this work is an essential intermediate step from the fundamental understanding of nanorobotic swarms to their clinic applications.

In this lecture, I will present the recent research progress on the design and development of MNS from the following three aspects: (i) controlled generation of reconfigurable swarming pattern; (ii) motion control of the MNS in varied fluids; (iii) the perspective of the MNS for biomedical applications.

Applying AI at the edge and endpoints often requires working under non-data center environments and in power constrained conditions. AI inference also requires significant memory to hold weighting values from training. New non-volatile memories can help provide more memory in a given device die and use less power than NOR flash, SRAM or DRAM. This presentation will talk about changes in the memory/storage hierarchy and how it will change memory and storage in data centers and embedded devices to support energy efficient and low latency AI applications.

Directional Drilling Fundamentals by Brian Gollehon

We are pleased to have an outstanding technical program for this webinar as shown below. 

In addition to our expert speakers, we are proud to have as our moderator, Carl E. Hager IV, an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Senior Engineer with the E3 Test & Evaluation Branch, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Virginia.  Mr. Hager is responsible for leading various Science and Technology (S&T) projects focused on improving current E3 test and measurement techniques through decreasing measurement uncertainty, applying statistical analysis methods, standardizing assessment methodologies, and evaluating the emerging shipboard Electromagnetic Environment (EME).  He received the IEEE EMC Symposium Best EMC Paper Award in 2014 and 2015 for his papers entitled “On Modeling Wireless Radio-Frequency Energy Propagation in Below-Deck Ship Spaces” and “Maximum Received Power Statistics within RF Reflective Enclosures for HERO/EMV Testing”, respectively.  Mr. Hager received the 2020 Naval Warfare Centers Innovation Award for developing and implementing a novel approach that characterizes the likelihood of radio frequency overexposure affecting personnel during helicopter landings on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).  He has significant experience with Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO), Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Complex Cavities, and Reverberation Chambers.  Throughout his career as a Department of Defense Navy civilian, he has had SCIF experience working in/around facilities secured for military sensitive information, to include Confidential, Secret and Top Secret classification levels. His current research interests include statistical electromagnetics in applications such as complex cavities and probability-of-effect assessment methodologies specific to applications to electromagnetic compatibility testing, electromagnetic environment characterization, and deployment of Navy systems.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies. PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry. PERC programs benefit a variety of markets including transportation, agriculture, commercial landscaping, residential, and commercial building. PERC was authorized by the U.S. Congress with the passage of the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA), signed into law on Oct. 11, 1996. PERC is governed by a 21-member board appointed by the National Propane Gas Association and the GPA Midstream Association

HPC (high performance computing) has come a long way from simple weapons design/weather forecasting to now advanced design & predictions about many phenomena. A lot of this became possible thru giant strides in computer calculation power, connection capability as well as improved scientific models and extensive simulation supporting software. In this talk we will first get introduced to HPC and then learn how engineering designs are now being accelerated using simulations, and all this is combined with ever growing data plus expert domain knowledge, it can be employed to better design clean energy solutions and its long term positive impact on our world. We will then share a few modern day real world examples of this from different parts of the world.

Abstract

Micromechanical systems are nowadays essentials in many technological fields, from automotive to smartphones, with an increasing need for healthcare. Because of their small size, these devices encompass fast time response, low power consumption and high sensitivity, which triggered both applied and fundamental studies over various fields of research. This small size also implies a narrow linear range, above which complex phenomena arise. While this complexity may involve undesired outcomes, it may as well open new perspectives with disruptive, unprecedented applications.

In this talk, I will focus on a specific nonlinear phenomenon: the chaotic regime. Starting with a step-by-step introduction on this complex physical process, I will present how such behavior can be observed in any micromechanical resonator. Using experimental results from a piezo-microdiaphragm, I will then explain the figure of merits of such behavior. Finally, I will expose the kind of applications we can expect from such nonlinear systems, ranging from secured data transmission to enhanced detection, with concrete proof of concepts for ultrasonic applications. Note that this talk is intended to be pedagogical, with very rare equations, focusing on the physics and the applications rather than on the mathematics.

Cryogenic electronics have a wide range of applications, ranging from quantum information science to extra-terrestrial electronics to gravitational wave research to high performance computing. However, the dominant application leading the way for cryogenic electronics research is quantum computing, where electronic functionality at 4K or below has become a requirement. The most promising candidate to fulfill this functionality without disturbing the cryogenic environment, and with a path to large-scale integration, is CMOS. Therefore, a lot of effort has been put into the hunt for the right CMOS device technology and obtaining their low-temperature models for designing reliable and accurate cryogenic circuits. Though it has been acknowledged that precise characterization is crucial for reliable low power and low temperature circuit design, obtaining reliable device characterization and reliability at low temperatures has not been sufficiently addressed. Absent especially is the time domain characterization of devices which are crucial for designing accurate analog circuitry. This webinar will review the challenges of using cryogenic CMOS in the field of quantum computing and further discuss the motivation for creating cryogenic ultra-fast time domain device characterization setup for accurate high-performance cryogenic CMOS circuit design.

2021 Fall leadership training workshop for IEEE Region 6 student leaders and counselors.

Want happier and more productive teams?

Among other things, it takes great leadership. And proven strategies can provide a real edge. Enter Bruce Tuckman's phases of team development — a model that’s stood the test of time because it remains highly relevant and beneficial. If you are a leader (or aspire to be one), a member of a team (or may be in one in the future), or are just looking to develop your skills, this talk (based on Bruce Tuckman's model, but with a fresh angle: 0% theory, 100% real-world-based) will give you a practical framework with actionable tips for working in and leading teams successfully.

You'll learn about the five phases — Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning — including detailed descriptions of each along with proven strategies for addressing challenges or issues which may occur along the way. You'll understand how to use the model to your advantage by effectively navigating all of the phases with speed and agility, from team set-up to the after-party!

The presentation draws on the speaker’s first-hand, real-world experience, with guidance supported by research, recommendations, and coverage from the IEEE, MIT, Harvard Business Review, Project Management Institute, and many others.

A downloadable two-page, high-resolution PDF presenting an overview of the talk along with the detailed bibliography will be provided to attendees.

vTools and OU Analytics training for Region 6 volunteers.

Training will be presented by Taylor Winship and Chris Gunning.

Hawaii Section, ExCom, virtual meeting, monthlyMonthly ExCom meeting. Will be held virtually over video conference service (Zoom) from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Please join us for our October IEEE APS/EMC meeting. Our speaker will be local member, Douglas Datwyler, P.E., IEEE WCP.

Radio regulatory, as seen in industry, is not easy to accomplish. This presentation will summarize some of the experience of an engineer tasked with assisting a business unit in an IoT and cloud data company to obtain and maintain radio regulatory documentation in more than 10 countries or regions globally for a broad base of radio products or products containing radios of various types. Not all is radio and test labs, but also product safety, materials, and various directives. Some consulting between offices in the group has been performed.

IEEE Orange County Section Executive Committee Monthly meeting - occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month.

All IEEE OC Committee/Chapter/Affinity/SIG Chair/Key Volunteers (or their proxy) are requested to attend. Other IEEE members are also welcome to attend. Please RVSP here to receive the meeting login information. Routine attendance is required to qualify for your chapter annual IEEE rebate.

To AVOID unauthorized attendance you MUST REGISTER for this event so that you can be sent the meeting link.