IEEE Central Texas Section

Shaping the Future at Texas State and Beyond – A Roundtable with Leaders from R5 Curious about launching new IEEE societies and affinity groups at the student branch or local section levels? These leaders have done it time and time again—and they’re ready to help you do the same! Join IEEE Region 5 leaders from the Ozark and Fort Worth Sections—winners of the 2024 Best Medium and Small Sections—alongside you, a big part of the 2024 Best Large Section, Region 5! We’re bringing together the top players in the region for a two-way discussion where your ideas and insights help shape the future of IEEE at Texas State and beyond. Featured IEEE Leaders: - Matt Francis: IEEE R5 Director, Featured Speaker at the Texas A&M Semiconductor Summit - Art Depoian: IEEE R5 Secretary - Ben Hand: IEEE R5 Student Representative, Texas Undergraduate Research Day Rep: UNT - Silvino Bastos: IEEE UNT Advisor - Matt Rao: Fort Worth YP Chair, 2024 R5 Outstanding Student Gain early access to insights from Matt Francis and discuss the latest in the semiconductor industry. Explore how ONE IEEE is breaking down barriers and opening doors for students, and discover what comes next after student membership—from Young Professionals (YP) to leadership roles that drive innovation. This event unites former award-winning and current HKN officers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and standards experts across AI, Power, Semiconductors, and more. We want to hear your take—on your ambitions, challenges, and vision for the future. Your voice matters. Your future in IEEE starts here. Be part of the conversation. Room: INGR 2-104, Ingram School of Engineering, 327 W Woods Street, San Marcos, Texas, United States, 78666

THURSDAY 03 APR, 2025 05:30 PM EST // HYBRID EVENT ON-SITE VENUE Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL), 201-117, 11091 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723 Visitor’s Information VIRTUAL LINK RECEIVED AFTER REGISTRATION Invited Talk 1 – Georgia Tech’s Revolutionary Online Program and the future of online learning in higher education Speaker – Prof. Zvi Galil Georgia Tech, Fellow of ACM, American Academy of Arts and Science and Member National Academy of Engineering Invited Talk 2 – 5G open-source stacks as tools for learning, innovating, and commercializing Speaker – Tracy van Brakle, Senior Consultant with WINLAB, Rutgers University (formerly Expert Member of Technical Staff with AT&T) Co-sponsored by: ACM Baltimore Chapter Speaker(s): Zvi Galil, Tracy Van Brakle Agenda: Register to receive the meeting link Bldg: B201-117, Johns Hopkins University (JHU/APL), 11091 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, New York, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477223

The IEEE TAMUSA chapter is pleased to present an exclusive engineering mixer focused on the bioeffects of lasers. This event will feature a presentation by Guest Speaker GARRETT D. POLHAMUS, PHD, PE, COL (RET) a leading expert in the field. Attendees will gain insights into: - The fundamental principles of laser-tissue interaction - Applications of lasers in medicine -Potential risks and safety considerations associated with laser exposure - Current research and future directions in laser technology This is a valuable opportunity to network with fellow engineers, researchers, and industry professionals while expanding your knowledge of this rapidly evolving field. Refreshments will be provided. Room: 242, Bldg: STEM, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78224