Virtual Events

[] Dr. Baek-Young Choi is an internationally leading scholar in the Internet of Things, 5G and beyond, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Dr. Choi's innovative research has led to numerous Best Paper, Best Poster, and Best Video awards, as well as recognition as conferences’ keynote speaker, Distinguished Lecturer, and Associate Editor-in-Chief of the flagship magazine of the IEEE Society. She has served in many international leadership roles in her technical society, including Chair of IEEE Women in Communications Engineering, Chair of Sister societies, and a technical oversight committee of flagship conferences in IEEE, general chair, and technical program committee chair for multiple international conferences and workshops. Speaker(s): Baek-Young Choi, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456310

Peter Teahen will be our presenter. The scope of a mass fatalities response extends well beyond the return of remains to surviving family members. Addressing the complex needs of such an incident includes several critical tasks: protecting potential crime scenes; managing resources and personnel effectively; conducting comprehensive searches and recovering remains; understanding relevant legal and regulatory issues; identifying and returning remains accurately; and ensuring that the families of the deceased are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect for their cultural and religious beliefs. It is essential that responders are equipped with the necessary tools to fulfill their duties and are prepared to manage the substantial physical and emotional stress they will encounter during the response. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Peter Teahen Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462333

Microgrids can allow facilities to maintain continuity of electric power service for critical loads during long duration outages. Most microgrids use a variety of power sources and energy storage to provide on-site generation, including conventional generators, renewables, and energy storage. Traditional batteries typically complement diesel generation operation but are rarely used to replace generators, primarily because of the high cost and limited energy duration of commercially available battery technologies. Flow battery technology offers a potential alternative to traditional chemistries to reduce dependence on conventional generators while still ensuring system reliability. Vanadium redox flow batteries offer unique differentiators to lead acid and lithium-ion battery technologies such as increased safety, longer rated duration, and longer life. However, the nascency of this technology and limited understanding of reliability and operational performance, coupled with high equipment cost, typically limit the opportunities for field deployment. This talk covers the fundamentals of microgrids and discusses the results from laboratory tests of a vanadium flow battery that evaluated the potential for such a battery to replace existing diesel generators. Speaker(s): Dr. Peter Curtis, Agenda: 12:00 - Introduction 12:03 - Presentation 12:50 - Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450425

A Consultants Committee Virtual Meeting A few years ago the (https://ieeeusa.org/committees/aicncc/) polled local consultants network chairs to find out the status of their local consultants network. What the Consultants Committee learned is that many local consultants networks are having trouble organizing in-person meetings. We also learned that many chairs have questions about activities of the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee. On January 30 at 12:00pm-1:00pm EST, the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee is again sponsoring a virtual workshop for local consultant network chairs. We have asked senior committee members William Kassebaum and Larry Nelson to give a presentation on key activities and services of IEEE-USA Consultants Committee. In addition, these committee members will add their commentary about what independent consultants should expect in 2025. After the presentation, there will be a Q/A with members of the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee. IEEE-USA Consultants Committee members want to address any questions about the committee's activities that local chairs may have. The speakers will address any additional questions chairs may have regarding the presentation. So, we invite all Chairs, Vice Chairs and other network officers, as well as potential future Board members, to register and attend this online event. This meeting will be recorded to be used as an on Demand resource. Speaker(s): William R. Kassebaum, Larry Nelson Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/460103

Douglas Carl Engelbart (January 30, 1925 – July 2, 2013) was an American engineer and inventor, and an early computer and (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Internet_pioneers). He is best known for his work on founding the field of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human%E2%80%93computer_interaction), particularly while at his (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmentation_Research_Center) Lab in (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SRI_International), which resulted in creation of the (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_mouse), and the development of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertext), networked computers, and precursors to (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface). These were demonstrated at (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mother_of_All_Demos) in 1968. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engelbart%27s_law), the observation that the intrinsic rate of human performance is exponential, is named after him. AFTER the documentary - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-) Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too Agenda: 5:30 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 5:35 PM - Documentary 6:40 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 7:00 PM - Wrap Up ALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or UTC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effect Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456038