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OVERVIEW The GlobalEM 2024 Symposium is unique in that it brings together international experts in high-power electromagnetics. This Symposium started as a small gathering organized on Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by the late Dr. Carl Baum as the first Nuclear EMP (electromagnetic pulse) Meeting (NEM) in 1973. Since 1978, the SUMMA Foundation, a non-profit organization, has sponsored the Symposium. In 1994, the Symposium was held in Bordeaux, France, as EUROEM and subsequently rotated between Europe and North America as EUROEM and AMEREM, respectively. In 2015, the Symposium was organized in Jeju, South Korea, as ASIAEM. Beginning in 2022, the series was renamed GlobalEM and will continue to rotate annually among North America, Europe, and Asia. GlobalEM 2024 includes social/networking events, invited speakers, numerous technical papers, an exhibition, and a technical tour! AT&T Conference Center is ideally located in downtown Austin, near the University of Texas at Austin campus, restaurants and shops, as well as Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A block of guest rooms have been reserved at the AT&T Conference Center at a discounted group rate. GENERAL INFORMATION This Symposium is organized by the SUMMA Foundation. The working language of the Symposium is English. There will be a technical exhibition during the week, a Welcome Reception on the evening of Sunday, 14 July, a Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 17 July, and a (https://www.globalemconf.com/technical-tour.html) of ETS-Lindgren's world headquarters on Friday, 19 July. EXHIBITION If you are interested in exhibiting, view the exhibit and sponsor opportunities (https://globalemconf.com/sponsors.html) for more information. ONE BOOTH ONLY REMAINS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Contact Janet O'Neil at [email protected] to secure your space while still available. REGISTRATION Online registration is OPEN - (https://www.globalemconf.com/registration.html) SPONSOR AND ORGANIZERS This Symposium is sponsored by (https://ece-research.unm.edu/summa/index.htm), a charitable organization formed under the laws of the United States. President of SUMMA Foundation: Dr. Edl Schamiloglu, [email protected] For more information, view the GlobalEM 2024 website (https://www.globalemconf.com/index.html) Co-sponsored by: SUMMA Foundation Agenda: IMPORTANT DATES July 14: Welcome Reception, Registration Opens Onsite at AT&T Conference Center July 15-18: Keynote Speaker, Plenary, and Paper Sessions + In-Depth Tutorial Sessions at AT&T Conference Center July 17: Grand Awards Dinner Banquet at AT&T Conference Center July 18: Informal "Get-Together" offsite at nearby Texan BBQ restaurant July 19: Technical Tour of ETS-Lindgren World Headquarters in Cedar Park, Texas See the technical program for papers, invited presentations, tutorial titles, participating speakers, and more (https://www.globalemconf.com/index.html). AT&T Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., Austin, Texas, United States, 78705

James Mercier will be travelling to Colorado Springs all the way from Texas to share this Distinguished Lecture with us, and explain both how the Electrical and the Traffic Engineering involved to make this Bridge project functional. The event is a part of the IEEE Distinguished Lecturer program, which offers a list of renowned and exceptional lecturers who each possess specialist knowledge within their field.The Queen Isabela Causeway Bridge Collapse DetectionJames Mercier, PEIEEE Central Texas Section Treasurer & Senior Upgrade CoordinatorOn September 14, 2001, an errant barge damaged the bridge between Port Isabel and Padre Island in south Texas. Five people died when they drove off the opened bridge in the dark. After the structure was repaired and reopened, James Mercier was tasked with designing and installing a way of warning drivers that the bridge had been damaged. The system restored local confidence in the repaired structure.Enjoy a box lunch provided by Life Members group and tour the unique Peel House at First Lutheran - the former home of William and Patti Jewett. This mansion in the Old North End of Colorado Springs was built in 1905 and occupied a half city block including house, carriage house, and elegant gardens. The Jewett's built one of the first golf courses west of the Mississippi and donated it to the city - The Patty Jewett Golf Course. Today, it's known as the Peel House at First Lutheran housing meetings and conferences by local non-profits.Sign up soon, only 15 spots for this lunch meeting. Lunch boxes from Jersey Mike's Subs include chips and cookie. Water, Lemonade, Soft Drinks provided. If we exceed this number, please call me at 719-661-7889. We may be able to expand registration.Speaker(s): JimAgenda: LunchPresentationTour the House and GroundsBldg: Peel House, 1515 North Cascade , Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80907

All Section Officers, Chapter Officers, Affinity Group and Student Branch Officers are requested to attend to provide updates in respective areas and continue organization planning for future events.Co-sponsored by: Jeffrey WilsonOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

You and our spouse or partner are invited to a special event on the evening of July 16. Pikes Peak is holding this special Dinner buffet catered by Paravicini Bistro, considered by some as the best Italian in Colorado Springs, at the elegantly restored 1905 Jewett Mansion in the historic North End neighborhood. Enjoy Penne Pomodoro, Rigatoni Carbonara, Chicken Parmigiana, and Meatballs along with Cannoli and Tiramisu. Tour the beautifully restored building that is now called The Peel House at First Lutheran.If you have achieved 10-years of accomplishments in our profession, you are in luck. Our special guest speaker in IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, James Mercier all the way from Central Texas Section (Austin). He will tell us why you should become a Senior member and join the inner circle of engineers and technologist of the IEEE. We will have a Senior Upgrade Panel available to meet with you after the talk to help you quickly complete the on-line forms and get the required nomination and technical endorsements. The results will be your Senior Membership and the plaque to commemorates your accomplishment.Please come early to network and socialize with others from Section. Dinner is served at 6:30 pm.Speaker(s): Jim, Agenda: Come Early To Look Around the House and GroundsNetworkingDinner and IntroductionsSo You Want to Become an IEEE Senior Member TalkBldg: The Peel House, 1515 North Cascade, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80907

This session on reliability engineering/technology will focus on reliability engineering as an engineering discipline and profession that is critical for today's complex and critical systems, and reliability technology as a constantly evolving technology in electrical/electronic/mechanical system design and development. This session will also focus on the history of IEEE reliability standards and the latest standards being developed by IEEE to move reliability engineering and technology further. Examples of IEEE reliability standards will be provided. Also, excerpts from my first book, Design for Reliability (DfR), by Raheja and Gullo, will be provided.Speaker(s): LouVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423704

All Section Officers, Chapter Officers, Affinity Group and Student Branch Officers are requested to attend to provide updates in respective areas and continue organization planning for future events. Co-sponsored by: Jeffrey Wilson Bldg: OGE Energy Technology Center, 12 Central Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/404777