Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) is a division of Honeywell International. At our North Vancouver facility we have a R&D team which focusses on optimizing industrial processes. Largely, this entails developing... Read more →
Webinar Description: Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the critical topic of de-embedding in high-frequency and high-speed digital designs. As the demand for faster and more reliable electronic... Read more →
Time & Date: 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 Location: Zoom Co-sponsored by: Thompson Okanagan Section 1000 K.L.O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479032
Welcome to the Biggest National Career Event of Canada This event is organized during Spring (April) and Fall (October) every year by the l’Événement Carrières in the vibrant city of... Read more →
The presentation highlights the use of interferometric techniques in millimeter wave systems such as high data-rate communication systems, radar sensors or broadband quadrature interferometric mixers. The main advantage of these... Read more →
The IEEE Vancouver Section and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and... Read more →
Abstract: This presentation distills the author's heuristics for successfully architecting complex, multi-disciplinary product development projects, characterized by cutting edge technologies and tight schedules. Drawing from the development of MDA's FIRE... Read more →
EMC (ElectroMagnetic Compatibility) issues are more prominent in present day electronics because of miniaturization and IoT (Internet of Things). As such, EMC analysis in the early product design phase helps... Read more →
Printed RF Antennas -- From Materials, Printing process to Applications Abstract: Printed antennas, known for their low cost, diverse range of substrates, and various form factors, are establishing a new... Read more →
Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 7:00 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480698
The (https://vancouver.ieee.ca) and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various... Read more →
Despite advancements in accessibility for visually impaired individuals in higher education, non-textbook content such as diagrams remains a significant barrier. This presentation explores the development of an accessible system that... Read more →
This presentation explores how gamification can enhance cybersecurity education by addressing challenges like outdated teaching methods and a shortage of qualified instructors. It reviews current literature and showcases a real-world... Read more →
Speaker: Murray MacDonald Subject: Argentina Visit & Breath of IEEE And Milestone Process Abstract: Murray will talk about the milestone for Cobalt 60 Radiation Cancer Treatment. Murray will talk about... Read more →
An AI-Enabled Testbed for Satellite Mega-Constellations: From Simulator to Networks Innovation Accelerator Abstract: Private companies are deploying satellite mega-constellations to deliver low-latency, high-throughput Internet access across the globe. Enabled by... Read more →
Dr. Bowen Hui, UBCO, discusses Women in Computer Science 1000 K.L.O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8
Abstract Autonomous systems are increasingly pervasive, capable, and complex—but behind every such system lie one or more feedback loops that shape how it senses, decides, and acts. Control theory has... Read more →
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The Vancouver Section of the IEEE promotes the exchange of technical information and awareness of the local engineering community by:
| Hosting technical presentations and seminars on topics of current interest | Organizing tours of local companies, research labs, and industrial sites | Arranging for local support and participation in engineering conferences and symposia held in Vancouver |
| Recognizing local members by nominating them for advancement in IEEE membership grade and/or IEEE technical and service awards | Arranging for industry support of projects organized by IEEE student branches and chapters | Organizing events or activities concerning either technology or public policy for the general public |
The Vancouver Section was originally established as a Section of the AIEE on August 22, 1911. For more information about the section and its history please visit the IEEE Global History Network Site. The Vancouver Section serves the geographical area of the province of BC, except for Vancouver Island (which is served by the Victoria Section). In 2009, the Section Executive Committee voted to create two sub-sections:
The subsections were formed in order to better provide IEEE members in these areas with local meetings and other services. The Okanagan Subsection was elevated to the status of IEEE section in 2024, and now operates separately as the Thompson Okanagan Section. For more information on the subsections, please contact the current sub-section chairs, listed under the “Executive Committee” tab on this website.
The Section currently has about 2200 active members, including 325 student members at 6 student branches. It is the second oldest section, and among the largest sections in Canada.
The Vancouver Section provides support to 6 local IEEE student branches. The Vancouver Section provides some financial assistance to Student Branches each year, and also offers scholarship awards for IEEE student members. The IEEE Student branches are active in holding events locally, and frequently cooperate in order to provide value to IEEE student membership:
The Thompson Okanagan Section supports the following IEEE Student branches:
The IEEE Vancouver Section was named the “Outstanding Large Section” in the IEEE in 2009 by the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board. The Vancouver Section was chosen “For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within its geographic boundaries.”
The Section operates on a fiscal year that runs from Jan – Dec of each year. The election of new officers is held each year in the fall, and election results are announced in December. The Section Annual General meeting is held in the spring to report on Section operations to all Section members. Technical meetings and social events for members are held year-round.
The Section’s 15 technical chapters represent 34 of the IEEE’s technical societies. In some cases, chapters representing several technical societies are combined to form a “joint chapter”. Each chapter usually holds 5-6 technical meetings or tours each year. Some chapters organize a few half or full day seminars, and a distinguished lecture or two.
Similar to technical chapters, the Vancouver Section has four sub-units called affinity groups. Like technical chapters, these affinity groups are self organized at the local level and each is part of an IEEE-wide affinity group.
The Section also has active committees and volunteer positions responsible for:
IEEE Continuing education courses are offered online at http://www.ieee.org/web/education/home/index.html
Local courses are also offered at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UBC, the School of Engineering Science at SFU, and at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
The Vancouver Section communicates with its members and interested members of the technical community using several channels:
The Vancouver Section communicates more formally (via email) with its members on certain occasions, such as notices of Section AGM and notices of Section election events. NOTICE the IEEE Vancouver Section adheres to IEEE policies, privacy regulations, and spam regulations. No unsolicited email messages are sent, and any member can permit or restrict email messages via their individual “Communications Preferences” settings within their personal IEEE accounts.
The Section publishes an electronic newsletter, each month. The e-newsletter is available via email to members and interested non members who voluntarily subscribe to the NEWS-VANCOUVER email list. For more information on subscribing to the Section e-newsletter please visit the Newsletter page on this site.
The Vancouver Section prepares an Annual Report in conjunction with its AGM. The Section Treasurer’s Report, which is independently audited, is also tabled at the AGM. Other materials such as budgets and minutes of executive meetings may be made available to members upon request.
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