IEEE Region 5

Live In-person Event Join us for a celebration of our volunteers. We will have fun, food, and fellowship This event will be held at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse in Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17h doors open at 5:30pm and close at 8:30pm. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, Texas 78732 This dinner and appreciation is by invitation only from the host. Each invitee may bring one guest. Agenda: Agenda: 5:30pm Appetizers and Drinks 6:00pm Introduction and Remarks 6:30pm Food is served 7:00pm Speaker 7:30pm Remarks and Closing 8:00pm Continue Social Room: Buck's Loft, Third floor, 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, Texas, United States, 78732

Meeting for general administration and operation of the Black Hills Subsection. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442087

Monthly Meeting Agenda: Meet Eat Discuss Austins, 2815 Harmony Road, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80525

Two speakers from Exxon Mobil will share their experiences in the oil industry and how students can best prepare for industrial jobs. The speakers are Hap Call and Kaci Watts. Both are Lamar alumni. Co-sponsored by: Exxon Mobil Speaker(s): Hap Call, Kaci Watts Agenda: - 2:00 - 2:45 Presentation - 2:45 - 3:00 Q&A Room: 2631, Bldg: Cherry, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, United States, 77710

Title: Advanced Packaging and Integration: Unleashing the Full Potential of Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors. Abstract: The projected growth of renewable energy resources, electric transportation systems, high-performance computing and AI are creating high demand for power electronics with improved efficiency, power density, and reliability. Wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductors enable power electronics to meet these growing demands due to their faster switching speeds, higher voltage ratings, lower conduction losses, and higher operating temperatures. However, standard packaging technologies result in WBG devices being derated and slowed down. New packaging technologies with low inductance, improved insulation, reduced thermal resistance, and high temperature reliability are essential to unleashing the full potential of WBG devices. Several applications, such as electric vehicles, have begun to implement advanced packaging materials and technologies to boost performance and provide a competitive edge. This presentation will review the challenges associated with packaging WBG power semiconductors, advanced packaging trends in industry, and opportunities offered by advanced packaging technologies and integration strategies. Co-sponsored by: Rajen Murigan Speaker(s): , Christina Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446232

University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Electrical Engineering students will participate in the IEEE Region 5 Student Robotics Competition March 29, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. This year's robot is constructed to be an autonomous firefighting helper robot. The end goal is for the robot to be able to track through rough terrain to reach a latch. It will then attach a rope (mimics a water hose) to the latch and drag the rope all the way to the source of the fire that was found in round one. This project serves as their senior design project under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Darby. Meet us at Deano's South (on Kaliste Saloom Rd) the evening of November 19 for the presentation. Please register so that we can provide the restaurant a head count. Please note that dining options will be at the attendee's own expense. Bldg: Deano's South, 2312 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70508

In Person attendance at Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. NOTE On Parking: They have been changing which lots they ask you to park in so look at the sign in front of the front door. Last time was lots S,V, or T. There is a QR code inside Brooklyns that will ask for your license plate number, but no payment method is needed. Remote attendance via WebEx call-in: Denver Excom Meeting Hosted by IEEE Denver Section https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m4fa1461a887d1a94fd52de51e94aa369 3rd Tuesday 6:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Occurs the third Tuesday of every month effective 6/15/2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 596 761 562 Password: huVJgx2N7b7 Join by video system Dial [email protected] You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 596 761 562 Agenda: - Meals and Socializing 6-6:30pm - Roll Call, Introductions, and Verification of a Quorum - Additions to the Agenda - Officer Reports - Student/ Affinity Group / Chapter Updates - Committee Reports - Old Business - Other Items & New Business - Adjourn Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432905

Please join us for a joint meeting featuring Veronica Pacheco, DEI Program Manager at Southwest Research Institute. After a presentation on Veronica's experiences in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) promotion and advocacy, we will have an open discussion on the importance of DEI programs and initiatives, the challenges still being faced, and the vision of DEI for the future. Attendees can bring their own lunch or purchase from the Slick Cafe- they will be serving a Thanksgiving special! Speaker(s): Veronica Pacheco, Agenda: 11:30 - Welcome 11:45 - DEI Presentation by Veronica Pacheco 12:15 - Q&A/Open Discussion Room: Private Dining Room #2, Bldg: Slick Cafe, 6220 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78238

The replacement of directly connected synchronous generators with power electronics interfaced generation has led to a decrease in system’s inertia posing a significant challenge on frequency dynamics. In isolated systems with reduced inertia the role of storage becomes crucial. Indicative abstracts from the CIGRE WG C6.43 and results from studies in island systems will be overviewed. Moreover, predefined limits for renewable penetration and primary reserves are frequently set for dynamic security purposes. This approach might not ensure dynamic security or can prove conservative in certain conditions. Furthermore, these approaches rarely consider the capabilities of inverter based renewable generation to provide frequency services. In this presentation, a data driven approach, based on optimal classification trees is described to extract, from a detailed dynamic model of the system, the constraints for a frequency dynamic unit commitment formulation. Hence, both dynamic security and optimal exploitation of renewable and conventional units for power production and frequency support can be achieved. The advantages of the proposed method compared to conventional and state of the art approaches in frequency security are validated through dynamic simulations on a realistic model of Rhodes island. Its economic performance, computational overhead and modelling complexity is compared to alternative approaches. Despite the benefits however, system operators may be reluctant to embrace AI solutions, as the models may be challenging to interpret, perceived as black boxes. Additional concerns may arise regarding the adequacy of testing under realistic conditions. In the presentation these concerns are addressed by introducing a digital twin designed for the realistic testing of dynamic security assessment applications in the system of Rhodes. The developed digital twin incorporates two options for the virtual model of the island: an interface with a commercial RMS/EMT software and a real time simulator together with an industrial under frequency load shedding protection equipment. The settings of the actual field devices on the island are tested through a hardware in the loop interface. Co-sponsored by: University of California, Riverside Speaker(s): Dr. Nikolas Hatziargyriou, Agenda: - Welcome and Speaker Introduction – 3 minutes - Presentation – Approximately 45 minutes - Q&A Session – Approximately 10 minutes - Future Webinar Announcement and Closing Remarks – 2 minutes Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444890

Feeling like you want to retire soon, but want to make sure all your retirement ducks are in a row? This workshop is your one-stop shop for navigating the crucial 10 years leading up to retirement. Join us for a step-by-step guide that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to build a secure and fulfilling post-work life. During the workshop, we will cover: - The 5 biggest retirement mistakes to avoid. - The 2024 tax changes and how these could alter your retirement plan. - 3 common ways retirees run out of money in retirement (and how to avoid them). - How rising taxes may affect your retirement cash flow. - The recent changes to Required Minimum Distributions and ways to avoid costly penalties. - How to transition to the distribution phase of investing. - Social Security and how make it work for you. - How to develop a tax-efficient retirement income plan. and much more! Don't miss out, register today! Speaker(s): David Sandhu Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. Learn about our sponsor: the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program - Powered by AMBA. AMBAspecializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for IEEE members. Whether you’re seeking health, life, or disability coverage, AMBA has you covered. Visit the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program website to explore the benefits and options available to you: (https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/) For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427455

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes are found on the campuses of 125 colleges and universities from Maine to Hawaii and Alaska. Each provides a distinctive array of non-credit courses and activities specifically developed for seasoned adults aged 50 or older who are interested in learning for the joy of learning. The IEEE High Plains Section for a limited time, is contributing $10 toward any member that joins that Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU. It has been said that engineers never stop engineering, or put another way, never stop learning. So many of us enjoy discovering new things and learning. This is your chance to be part of an organization that encourages learning late in life. Please join me that afternoon and learn more about this remarkable organization. Richard Toftness Secretary, High Plains section of IEEE Agenda: Meet at 4 to 5 pm light refreshments will be available 2545 Research Bvld, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80526

Denver Section, Rocky Mountain Magnetics Chapter, and South Dakota School of Mines and Tech Student Branch would like to invite you to our Dine & Learn on Applications of a $300 VNA for Useful Signal and Power Integrity Characterization. Abstract: A vector network analyzer (VNA) is an essential tool to characterize interconnects. Most of us are familiar with units from Keysight or Rohde and Swartz that cost more than $50k. Is it really possible to get anything useful from one that costs just $300? The answer is yes. We use a low-cost VNA in our student labs, teaching Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) measurement processes. Professor Bogatin will show you two important applications of this VNA for extracting material properties and characterizing capacitors for Power Delivery Network (PDN) applications. Whether you are a student, a professional engineer, or a lifelong learner, a $300 VNA might be in your future. Food and beverages will be provided. Co-sponsored by: University of Colorado Boulder Speaker(s): Prof. Eric Bogatin Agenda: Agenda: - 6:00 - 6:30 PM Networking - 6:30 PM Welcome - 7:00 PM Introduce the Speaker - Presentation A parking code for lots 440, 319, 306 will be provided to attendees who register to attend this event: https://www.colorado.edu/map/?id=336#!ce/2739?ct/20989,20990,20991,20992,20993,20994,26118,2739?mc/40.00563459437513,-105.2595376968384?z/16?lvl/0 Room: ECCS 201 (Third Floor), Bldg: Rustandy Building - between the Engineering Building and the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder, 1111 Engineering Dr. , Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80309

Abstract: Recent news has published information on technology and infrastructure at risk for being compromised due to cyber-attacks. There are several instances in which these attacks have been successful and have resulted in great consequences. Integrating Cybersecurity into the engineering process will enable designs to be resilient against attacks and ensure that the technology can operate in an increasingly hostile environment. This presentation will share examples of these attacks, how to identify vulnerabilities in designs, and a process that engineers can integrate into their development cycle to include cybersecurity into their architecture. Speaker(s): Virginia Koday, Room: ECS 300, Bldg: University of Denver Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, 2155 E Wesley Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80208

Pete Ottoson, Sr. Manager Construction Engineering Associated Electric, will present on the effects of plant retirements, resource mix, and load growth impacting grid reliability on the nation's electricity supply. For Associated Electric, this trend was brought to the forefront during the winters of 2021 and 2022 with storms Uri and Elliott. New peak demands were set that far exceeded previous peaks, leading to concerns about relying on intermittent resources for capacity. To mitigate risks of brown outs, Associated is building new, dispatchable resources to meet the growing demand of the membership. The meeting will be held at the Missouri State University Robert Plaster building and Virtual on Zoom. Location information provided in the "Location" section. The physical meeting location will provide snack and beverages. Co-sponsored by: Theresa Odun-Ayo Agenda: Introductions Section Notes Speaker Closing Remarks Room: PCTR 2010, Bldg: Robert Plaster Free Enterprise Bldg, 405 Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States, 65804, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445804

The purpose of this meeting is social, and business discuss what is happening with the Local IEEE Section and areas in which we can support the section. Co-sponsored by: Richard Miller., Chair South Lake Life Member Affinity Group Agenda: 12:00 pm - 1200 hrs. Registration and social 12:30 pm - 1230 hrs. Lunch 1:30 pm - 1330 hrs. Meeting with old business New business Update IEEE's future direction and proposals Scheduled future events: December 11, 2024, IEEE New Orleans Section "Past Chairmans Night". Drago's Sea Food Restaurant, 3232 N Arnoult Rd., Metairie, LA 70002 2:00 pm - 1400 hrs. Adjourn Bldg: New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Restaurant, 4141 St. Charles Ave , 4141 Ct Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70115

Join us to explore how to use Google Colab for developing effective machine learning strategies. (Bring your own Laptop) Co-sponsored by: Christian Servin Speaker(s): Andrew Pownuk, Agenda: TBD by presenter Room: 307, Bldg: AST, El Paso Community College (EPCC) , 919 Hunter Dr., El Paso, Texas, United States, 79915

Abstract Agile RF Systems is developing a new multifunction radar that brings state of the art capabilities at very low cost to vastly underserved and new markets. Dr. Kelly will provide a brief overview of the new radar system, capabilities and use cases. This will be followed by a tour of the ARS building including the 20’x30’ Robotic Planar Near Field Antenna Refreshments Due to limited space there will not be food served but attendees can bring a small snack and drink of their own. Parking (Agile Systems rents part of the building to Apex Shredding.) From 1st Avenue turn west and go in at the drive just south of the building, directly across from Franklin Ave. Turn north at the first opportunity and park in the lot on the right. Walk around to the right of the building and enter by the front door. The main door is on the east side facing 1st Street. Agenda: 6:00 pm Doors Open 6:30 pm Welcome-Kris Waage 6:40 pm Did'ja Hear? Scott Evans 7:00 pm Main Presentation and Tour- Dr P. Keith Kelly 8:00 End 953 1st St., Berthoud, Colorado, United States, 80514

A tour with Big Sun Solar offers engineering students a valuable opportunity to explore a solar array system in a realistic commercial environment, providing firsthand insight into renewable energy systems and sustainable engineering practices. Students will have the chance to observe and learn about the array design, installation, and maintenance, as well as learn about energy storage solutions, grid integration, and the financial aspects of large-scale solar projects. This experience will deepen student understanding of the growing role of solar power in the energy industry. [] 7400 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78250, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443120

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The 2024 IEEE St. Louis Annual Awards Ceremony will be held as a luncheon this year on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM CST. This event is exclusively for IEEE members, their families, and friends. Members are welcome to bring one guest. Join us as we celebrate the exceptional contributions of our members to their profession and community. Please register on vTools by November 20, 2024. If you are bringing a guest, you may include them in your registration, which will help us plan an accurate lunch order. For now, we ask each member to register only one guest. Seats are reserved for award recipients, and if additional seats become available, we will send a follow-up announcement. Speaker(s): Steve E. Watkins Agenda: Following is the tentative timeline for the events on the day. 11:00 am - Meet and Greet 11:30 am - Buffet lunch served 12:00 pm - Keynote speech 12:30 pm - Award recognitions 1:30 pm - Closing remarks Bldg: Innovation Lab, 650 Tim Bradley Wy, Rolla, Missouri, United States, 65401

Come join your fellow Dallas/Fort Worth IEEE members at a meet and greet with the IEEE Board Saturday 23 November between 5:00 and 6:00 PM at the Dallas Hilton Anatole. The IEEE board as well as other leadership will be meeting in Dallas 20-25 November as part of the regular IEEE Meeting Series. The IEEE Meeting Series takes place three times per year and comprises a series of administrative meetings of the IEEE Board of Directors, the major organizational unit (OU) boards, and the various standing committees of both the IEEE Board and OUs. Immediately following the end of Saturday's meetings we will be joining the board in the meeting room for an hour of meet and great. The agenda for the hour is for the IEEE board to get to know you and for you to establish relationships with the IEEE leaders as well as other local IEEE members in your area of interest. We are expecting a range of local Dallas/Fort Worth IEEE members, including Student, Graduate Student, higher grade, Life Members, as well as local industry leaders. Come join us for an evening of IEEE networking. Pre-registration required. Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75207

Annual IEEE LSS LMAG Appreciation Dinner. LMAG Active Volunteer Members cost is FREE. 1 Guest per member, cost is $20 (cash to be paid at the event). Prefered dress for LM volunteers: RED SHIRTS.. Pictures will be taken. Bar-Open Full. There is a choice of entrees: Filet, Chicken or Fish (Salmon), plus some Hor d'oeuvres and deserts. Coffee, Tea and water provided. When registering, please indicate your choice of entrees for yourself and any guest. There will be volunteer recognition after the meal. Registtion is limited. Registration Notices will be sent by email. This event is to recognize the great efforts of ou[]r volunteers; there will be no other program. . Agenda: [] Room: Fire Place Room, Bldg: The Barn Door, 8400 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78209