e-Newsletter: April 2024
News
2024 AGM & Gala Report The IEEE Vancouver Section Annual General Meeting and Gala event was held on March 30. It was a full evening, including section volunteer awards, scholarship award announcements, and a keynote address from K.P. Rao of Microsoft.
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AGM & Gala 2024 – Sponsors Thanked
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Outstanding Volunteers Recognized at Section AGM
Outstanding Small Technical Chapter
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2024 Vancouver Section Scholarship Recipients AnnouncedThe scholarship recipients were announced during the Vancouver Section AGM and Gala by the Vancouver Section Scholarship Committee.
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Upcoming Events
Quantum Microscopy using Spatially Correlated PhotonsProf. Bienvenu Ndagano of Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) Organizer:
Exploiting spatial correlations between photons Prof. Ndagano is an early-career researcher that has recently been hired at INRS-EMT where he holds the MEIE chair in quantum photonics. His mission is to develop novel research avenues in quantum sensing and communication |
IEEE Education Week
IEEE Education Week highlights educational programs, events, resources, and special offers for anyone who is:
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Tour of Powerex Trading FloorRegistration is required for this event as seats are limited. The deadline for the registration closes on April 10 at 5:00 PM. Organizer:
Powerex was established in 1988 as the wholly owned electricity marketing subsidiary of BC Hydro, responsible for marketing BC Hydro’s surplus electricity in the west. Today, Powerex is a key participant in energy markets across North America, buying and supplying physical wholesale power, natural gas, ancillary services, and environmental products with an ever-expanding list of trade partners. |
The Little Island That Can; Salt Spring Moves Towards Energy ResilienceSimon Wheeler, Advisor, Salt Spring Energy Community Society Organizer:
The topics will include the following: The Solar Scholarship project, an installation on the local school roof, A large solar array on two social housing apartment buildings, Innovations in solar technology, An Agrivoltaic trial, Lobbying for Community Net Metering in BC Simon’s first career was as an airline pilot, flying for British Airways for 34 years. Whilst working he took a degree course with the Open University. On retiring from aviation, he went to the University of Reading in the UK and took an MSc course in Renewable Energy and the Environment, his dissertation was an evaluation of a tri layer photovoltaic panel, with particular reference to temperature and light sensitivity. |
Advances in Holographic-Type CommunicationsProf. Filip De Turck, Professor at the Department of Information Technology (Intec) of Ghent University and Imec, Belgium Organizer:
This talk will give an overview of video streaming technologies over telecommunication networks while also taking the important evolution towards network Dr. Filip De Turck is a professor at the Department of Information Technology (Intec) of Ghent University and Imec, Belgium, with expertise in communication software, network resource management, adaptive multimedia service delivery, and next-generation video delivery platforms. |
Zero Dollar Consultancy with Phil Gerbyshak: Kickstart Your Consulting Journey!Organizer:
Ready to dive into the world of consulting without breaking the bank? Join Phil Gerbyshak for “Zero Dollar Consultancy,” where you’ll learn how to launch your consulting business with minimal financial investment. Get the inside scoop on snagging your first clients, using budget-friendly tools, and staying motivated through the ups and downs. Phil Gerbyshak is a dynamic force in the realms of technology, sales, and leadership. With a foundation in computer science, Phil swiftly ascended to pivotal roles, notably as a Vice President of Information Technology, before harnessing the power of social media as a sales engineer. |
Multifunctional Materials for Emerging TechnologiesProf. Federico Rosei, Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut National De La Recherche Scientifique (INRS) Organizer:
This presentation focuses on structure property/relationships in advanced materials, emphasizing multifunctional systems that exhibit multiple functionalities. Such systems are then used as building blocks for the fabrication of various emerging technologies. Federico Rosei MSc PhD from the University of Rome “La Sapienza”) is Full Professor at the Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes (QC) Canada, where he served as Director, currently on leave. |
Self-Driving Cars: The Good, the Bad & the UglyProf Mary (Missy) Cummings, Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center at George Mason University, USA Organizer:
Self-driving cars have been a dream from almost the time the automobile was invented. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), this dream has seemingly become reality with driverless commercial operations already taking place in a handful of cities around the world. Mary (Missy) Cummings is Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Computer and Electrical Engineering; and Computer Science and Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC) at George Mason University. |
PES Ex-Com Monthly MeetingRegistration is required for this event as seats are limited. The deadline for registration closes on April 30 at 5:00 PM. Organizer:
All members are welcome to attend. |
Tour of BC Hydro Control CentreRegistration is required for this event as seats are limited. The deadline for registration closes on April 30 at 5:00 PM. Organizer:
The British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority operating as BC Hydro, is a Canadian electric utility in the province of British Columbia. It is the main electricity distributor, serving more than four million customers in most areas. |
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