R5 October Newsletter
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The Region 5 Community Connector Newsletter Promoting activities, information, and news to the membership |
October 2024
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Membership Contacts: |
Hunter J Boudreaux – East Area Chair
Prasenjit Shil– North Area Chair
Joe Redfield– South Area Chair
Faye Kann– West Area Chair
R5 EXCOM Roster can be viewed here: https://rosters.ieee.org/home.html
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R5 Director’s Corner |
Dear IEEE Region 5 Members,
The longer I serve as a volunteer in IEEE, the more amazed I become at the breadth of what we do, and the impact we make. Technology has never been so critical as today, to advancing humanity, and we all have such tremendous opportunities to participate through IEEE.
This month myself, Director Elect Sanderson had the privilege of touring the IEEE Archives at headquarters in Piscataway, NJ. In this tour, we were shown the applications and the membership rolls including people like Nichola Tesla, Alexander Grahm Bell, and Thomas Edison. Some of these pictures shared here. On our 140th anniversary, ponder what you are part of – that even these great leaders thought that our profession was stronger – and better – if we all worked together.
Over 140 years – being celebrated this month with IEEE Day (see the GREAT programs listed below!) – our organization has always been unique in being member driven, and member led. As you likely know by now, fall is election season for IEEE, and for our local units – Many of our Sections, Chapters and Affinity groups are in their election cycle. Our volunteer leadership is the key to making impact in the profession locally, which takes both volunteers to lead, and members to vote. Please watch your emails for opportunities to nominate and PLEASE vote at the world, society and local levels!
While visiting headquarters was a highlight this month, September unfortunately ended with a vengeance on the East coast of the US. Region 5 continues to be glad to be part of the MOVE program, and we are happy to see our truck responding with telecom support in devastated areas of North Carolina (Region 3). MOVE-2 has already supported disasters in R5 this years, including the Houston-area hurricane and New Mexico wildfires. Please do consider supporting this program, and reach out if you would like to consider volunteering. https://move.ieee.org/ – move@ieeer5.org
And last, but certainly not least, our members and friends in the Region 5 community continue to garner honors, and this last month we learned we will be celebrating two new award winners in Educational Activities:
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- Lynn Francis and Case Kirk – Meritorious Achievement Award in Pre-University Education for their work in their IEEE Local Group robotics club
Again – the breadth of IEEE is truly amazing, and anything that our volunteers imagine – from technology to education and everything in between – is possible! As always, thank you all for being part of our IEEE community, and doing your part to advance technology for humanity.
Matt Francis, PhD IEEE Director, Region 5
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R5 2024 Committee |
- Treasurer: William L WylieBillwylie@ieee.org
- Audit Committee Chair, 4th Year: Silke Spiesshoefer (East) Silke_Spiesshoefer@ieee.org
- Audit Committee, 3rd Year: Ernest X Njouondo (South) njouondo@ieee.org
- Audit Committee, 2nd Year: Patterson, Tristan Hunter (West) tristanpatterson10@hotmail.com
- Audit Committee, 1st Year: Bett, Italo (North) Italo.bett@ieee.org
| 2024 IEEE Day |
IEEE REGION 5 CELEBRATES IEEE-DAY : Sections Showcase their IEEE-Day events
IEEE Day is an annual event celebrating the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884.
Region 5 is celebrating IEEE Day with a series of online and hybrid events that highlight technology – from its development to its use in the arts and how it drives policy!
Please visit the link below for more information:
| Community Outreach |
In June, the MOVE 1 (aka M1) truck was deployed by the American Red Cross to support the fires in New Mexico. The truck left DFW, and was stationed at a shelter set up outside of Ruidoso, New Mexico, in support of the South Fork fire evacuations.
After the two week deployment to NM, M1 was taken to Raleigh, NC for some low level maintenance. The truck was returned to DFW, was parked for two days, before it was again called for disaster service. A team deployed with M1 to assist Houston with recovery from Hurricane Beryl. M1 deployed to several locations within the Houston area, bringing power and communications connections to impacted people. While M1 was in Houston, Region 5 Director Elect, Christopher Sanderson, came by for a familiarization tour.
During the time in Houston, M1 had a hard generator failure. The truck was again returned to Raleigh for maintenance work. M1 will return to DFW as soon as the generator is repaired, stalled for parts, and when the new 5G equipment is installed and tested. Expected return is the end of September.
During July an operations class was conducted. Several members from DFW participated. Following the class, a driver training weekend was conducted in Raleigh. With both trucks being in Raleigh at the same time, drivers learned both trucks, how to drive and how to operate. Five new drivers were certified during this training weekend, to include the first in the DFW area, Morgan Kiani, a professor at TCU.
In the mean time, we are still looking for volunteers, especially in the DFW area. As we are in an expansion phase in region 5, we are primarily seeking candidates for crew members and drivers. There are also committee positions available which do not require extensive travel. Many of these can be done from home. You do not have to live near a truck to help!
We’d love to learn about your passions, skills, interests, and volunteer time to explore how we can work together to find a good fit for you in our program. If interested, please visit MOVE-SIGNUP to complete our MOVE volunteer form.
If you are at all interested, please contact me. If you are interested, take a look at the MOVE web site, click on “volunteer” and enter your information. Or, contact Gerry Ourada, gourada@ieee.org for assistance or questions.
You can receive updates on the deployment on Facebook
Want to help? IEEE MOVE Community Outreach program is made possible through the generosity of members and philanthropic partners. MOVE does not get yearly funding and in order for MOVE to continue our efforts to assist at disasters, it is necessary for us to raise funds.
Donate: MOVE is funded by donations like yours. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please consider a donation today to assist your fellow IEEE Volunteers as they respond to the needs of those in need. Any amount helps, but we suggest a monthly donation of $14 for the 14,000 structures that were destroyed. Donate Now
Volunteer: The MOVE program is always looking for IEEE volunteers of all grades who have a deep passion for humanitarian work and the expertise, wisdom and time to commit in support of the program. Volunteer Form
Thank you for your support of IEEE-USA MOVE!
Matt Francis IEEE R5 Director / Gerry Ourada Region 5 MOVE Coordinator
| Membership Development |
Have you renewed your IEEE membership for 2024?
It is easy to forget and easy to put off. If you haven’t renewed your IEEE membership, or don’t know if you have, go to your IEEE account NOW. Go to www.ieee.org, Sign in, select your name, and then select Membership and Subscription Information OR call 800 678-4333. As a note, although Life Members have no dues, you do need to confirm your membership annually.
OR just renew now to avoid loss of any of your IEEE benefits at www.ieee.org/renew .
If you have already renewed, thank you for being part of the IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional association. We have a lot planned for you in 2024
IEEE Member Benefits
Have you looked at all the benefits you receive as an IEEE member?
IEEE has specific benefits tailored to your specific carrier phase. Are you taking advantage of all that IEEE has to offer for you? If you’re like me, you probably know of a few benefits and are taking advantage of them but are possibly missing out on others.
The latest IEEE member Benefits Bulletin is available. Go to:
IEEE Member Benefits for the latest on
- authoring through IEEE Collabratech,
- member discounts on insurance, UPS shipping, computer purchases, and Wiley-IEEE Press,
- Continuing educational opportunities through online learning and eBbooks. IEEE members have access to over 380 eBooks at no charge. See the current offering at https://www.ieee.org/publications/books/ebookclassics.html
Did you know about IEEE – IEEE Collabratec
IEEE has created an online tool to assist IEEE Members AND non-members in career development.
The IEEE Collabratec™ online community offers a suite of productivity tools and is available to technology professionals around the world with exclusive features for IEEE members. Plus sign up is free to everyone.
IEEE Collabratec™ can help you:
- Connect with global technology professionals by location and
- Access robust networking, collaboration, and authoring tools dedicated to technology professionals
- Establish a professional identity to showcase key accomplishments
You do NOT have to be an IEEE member to join IEEE Collabratech.
For more information, please contact: Ian MacMillan / Region 5 Membership Development Chair / i.d.macmillan@ieee.org
| R5 Conferences, Webinars and Professional Activities |
MetroCon 2024: Fort Worth Section Annual Conference November 14th, 2024 Hurst, Texas
The IEEE Fort Worth Section is proud to continue the tradition with MetroCon 2024, our 36th annual conference, set to take place on November 14th at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas. This one-day event brings together professionals, researchers, and students from many engineering and technology disciplines to explore the latest developments and innovations shaping our future.
MetroCon 2024 offers a comprehensive program with nine specialized tracks. The conference also features two general sessions, with presentations from IEEE ITSS Fellow Swaroop Darbha, Ph.D. and Julian Bleecker, Ph.D., an author and futurist.
Track Offerings
- Internet of Things
- Software and Systems Engineering
- Developing and Deploying Secure Systems
- Power & Energy Systems
- Computational Intelligence
- Autonomous and Vehicle Systems
- Photonics
- Biotechnologies
- Financial Management and Future Tools
In addition to the technical sessions, MetroCon 2024 will host a student poster competition, providing an opportunity for the next generation of engineers to showcase their research and ideas. The competition is for both graduate and undergraduate students and offers six cash prizes.
For more information and to register, please visit [MetroCon 2024’s official website](https://www.metrocon.org/2024/).
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and gain valuable insights into the future of engineering and technology!
Conference Chair Mike Bishop mike@msgmonline.net or bishopm@acm.org
| R5 Sections and Formation Date |
| Section | Date | |
| 1 | Arkansas River Valley | June 20, 1994 |
| 2 | Arkansas | April 23, 1947 |
| 3 | Baton Rouge | February 5, 1955 |
| 4 | Beaumont | June 27, 1945 |
| 5 | Central Texas | May 23, 1930 |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | October 25, 1951 |
| 7 | Dallas | March 18, 1928 |
| 8 | Denver | May 18, 1915 |
| 9 | El Paso | March 7, 1940 |
| 10 | Fort Worth | January 5, 1956 |
| 11 | Galveston Bay | January 1, 1980 |
| 12 | High Plains | February 13, 2010 |
| 13 | Houston | August 7, 1928 |
| 14 | Kansas City | April 4, 1916 |
| 15 | Lafayette | November 11, 1970 |
| 16 | Lone Star | November 23, 2019 |
| 17 | New Orleans | December 8, 1933 |
| 18 | Oklahoma City | February 16, 1922 |
| 19 | Ozark | April 20, 1966 |
| 20 | Panhandle | June 12, 1947 |
| 21 | Pikes Peak | May 22, 1978 |
| 22 | Saint Louis | January 14, 1903 |
| 23 | Shreveport | January 14, 1903 |
| 24 | South Plains | May 4, 1955 |
| 25 | Southwest Missouri | February 14, 2009 |
| 26 | Tulsa | October 1, 1937 |
| 27 | Wichita | September 16, 1937 |
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IEEE USA News |
Wanted: Licensed volunteers to help with IEEE-USA and Region 5 Pilot for a PE Refresher
Region 5 is going to pilot a PE Refresher Pilot for IEEE-USA . We have the opportunity to design and implement an exciting new and promising pilot for a program that IEEE-USA (Career and Professional Development ) and the MGA YP Committee are jointly creating.
As part of the pilot, a few subjects will be introduced to members that sign up. These subjects are, tentatively, DC/AC Circuit Analysis, Mathematics, Ethics, Economics and Power. At this time, we have an open call for an instructor in these areas to help with preparing a 2 hour webex on one of the preferred topics by creating some summary material and problems on the topic. The instructor will present the material on one evening and then be available to answer questions on the problems. We are looking to recruit the team in September and start enrolling in October. I will have an informational session in mid September with those that respond to this call. Instructors should not be concurrently supporting NCEES on any exam writing efforts. Instructors should be licensed within the US.
In addition we would be looking for a project manager that is passionate about licensing to help manage the project and expand it beyond the pilot.
This is a pilot, so the purpose is to fine tune the program and collect feedback. The informational session will help clarify format a little bit more. However you may call me at 314-941-7641 or email at bob.becnel@ieee.org.
The IEEE-USA MOVE program is looking for qualified volunteers who not only have a deep passion for humanitarian work but also the expertise, wisdom and time to commit in support of our program. As we are in an expansion phase in region 5, we are primarily seeking candidates for crew members and drivers. There are also committee positions available which do not require extensive travel. Many of these can be done from home. You do not have to live near a truck to help!
We’d love to learn about your passions, skills, interests, and volunteer time to explore how we can work together to find a good fit for you in our program. If interested, please visit MOVE-SIGNUP to complete our MOVE volunteer form.
If you are at all interested, please contact me. If you are interested, take a look at the MOVE web site, click on “volunteer” and enter your information. Or, contact Gerry Ourada, gourada@ieee.org for assistance or questions.
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