Latest Past Events

OKC Section Engineering Fair – Motor Contest Reminder for Volunteers

Bldg: Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73111

This will be the 43rd Annual Oklahoma Engineering Fair to be held at the Science Museum Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. This year's Engineering Fair is sponsored by the IEEE OKC Section Life Members and other local Societies via the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation. The Fair opens at 8:00 AM and ends about 3:00 PM. Parents and University Students who want to attend our Electrical Motor Contest Competition or any of the competitions are welcome. The Electric Motor Competition is to be held on the 2nd floor. If your business would like to financially support our Electric Motor competition let us know and we will post your Logo with our advertisements on the IEEE OKC Section website and at the Electric Motor competition site. IEEE Motor Contest supporters can volunteer by registering, this will let Daniel Morehead know who will attend so we can schedule 2-hour sessions per person. Takes three people to run the competition without any other support. Prizes and Distribution - The Oklahoma Engineering Fair is open to middle school and high school students attending, public, private, parochial, or home-schooled children in Oklahoma. Contest winners will be announced at the Engineering Fair and the Engineering-Fair Band web page. Volunteers can support this competition or any of the following competitions. Again we encourage parents and IEEE members to come and view these competitions. Competitions: - Thanks to American Fidelity and leadership from their CIO, Diana Bittle, (also an OEF Trustee and our MATHCOUNTS Co-Chair) we are rolling out a brand-new competition. Lights, Sounds, Code! Software Engineering Extravaganza is an amazing opportunity for Oklahoma students. American Fidelity is even providing programmable logic controller kits. You can read all the exciting details here: https://oef.org/oklahoma-engineering-fair/. - 2022 Eiffel Tower Contest - - 2022 Electric Motor Contest - - 2022 Rubberband Powered Vehicle Contest - - 2022 Wacky WonderWorks Contest - 2022 Bridge Building Contest - 2022 Drone Obstacle Course Contest - 2022 Ping Pong Launcher Contest Contact for the OEF Engineering Fair organizational is 405 528-1435 by joining the "Band" or the OEF Registration Page if you have any questions about the competition at https://oef.org/oklahoma-engineering-fair/. Co-sponsored by: Dan Moorehead Agenda: Setup competition Area 7:30 AM Open Competition 8:00 AM Close Competition 2:00 PM Bldg: Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73111

Standards As a Career Superpower

Room: 2631, Bldg: Cherry, 4400 S M L King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, Texas, United States, 77705

Unlock the potential of your professional journey by embracing "Standards as Your Career Superpower." In today's dynamic and competitive work environment, individuals who understand, advocate for, and adhere to industry standards gain a distinct advantage. This seminar invites you to explore the transformative impact of standards on career development and success. During this engaging session, participants will delve into the significance of standards across various industries and professions. From technology and healthcare to finance and beyond, standards serve as the bedrock of reliability, interoperability, and innovation. Learn how aligning with and contributing to standards can elevate your expertise, establish your credibility, and open new avenues for professional growth. Titled adapted from (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-thompson-p-eng/) of (https://www.torontohydro.com/) Co-sponsored by: IEEE R5 Education Activities Speaker(s): Christopher Sanderson, SMIEEE Room: 2631, Bldg: Cherry, 4400 S M L King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, Texas, United States, 77705

IEEE Central Texas Section 2024 Winter ExCom & SecCom Meeting (In Person and VIRTUAL)

Bldg: Bruce & Gloria Ingram Hall, Texas State University, Ingram School of Engineering, 310 W. Woods St., San Marcos, Texas, United States, 78666, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/398755

Join us for our IEEE Central Texas Section Winter ExCom & SecCom meeting - All IEEE members in Central Texas Section are welcome to attend - Meet friends and make new friends! A primary goal is to approve the Central Texas budgets for all Central Texas Chapters and Affinity groups in the Treasurer's Report. To do this we need to meet our 50% ExCom quorum, in person or on Zoom. All CTS Chapters and Affinity Groups chairs are members of ExCom - if the Chair cannot attend, another officer can attend in the Chair's place! Chapters, Affinity Groups, Student Branches and Student Branch Chapter representatives are encouraged to attend and provide updates. Co-sponsored by: Andrew Bluiett Agenda: Tentative Agenda - Final will be emailed by Andrew Bluiett 7:30 am: Doors Open 8:00am: Breakfast Tacos, Round Rock Donuts, Fruit, Coffee, Tea, etc. available 8:45 -- - - Open Virtual meeting 9:00 - -- - Opening Remarks and Introductions 9:15 - - - Officer Reports {Items to be discussed and voted on for approval: 2024 Budgets} A quorum of 50% of the Executive Committee is needed 10:30 - - 15 minute Break 10:45 - - Chapter Reports 11:30 - AffinityGroup Reports 12:30 - - 30 minute Lunch Break 1:00PM - Student Group Reports 2:00PM - If needed, finish Chapter or Group Reports 3:00PM - - Adjourn .................................................................................................... For Chair and Committee reports, please use the attached template. After you enter the chapter/affinity group name and your name, there are only 3 slides that need input from each chapter/affinity Group: - Mission & Leadership Team - Key Accomplishments/Planned in 2019 including meetings and events - Chapter Vitality & Help needed -- Other slides can be added as backup -- The Organization Leadership slides are there for your information and may be deleted Please send Andrew Bluiett and Semih Aslan a copy of your presentation by January 17th. Suggested presentation file naming Format: Please name your file using the following format Chaptername YourName 2024 WINTER Planning Meeting.ppt For example, YP Report YourName 2024 WINTER Planning Meeting.ppt Please let Martha or Larry know if you have any questions. Also, if you need a copy of the REPORT TEMPLATE, please send a request to Martha. Bldg: Bruce & Gloria Ingram Hall, Texas State University, Ingram School of Engineering, 310 W. Woods St., San Marcos, Texas, United States, 78666, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/398755