Co-sponsored by: David R. Jackson Smart antenna is the key technology for broadband satellite communications, terrestrial mobile communications (4G and 5G), radar and future Internet of Things. It can achieve electronically beam steering towards desired directions while forming nulls towards interferences. The traditional smart antennas are, however, very complicated, bulky and expensive, which make it... Read more →
IEEE Photonics Seminar Dr. Lionel Vayssieres Date: November 14 Time: Noon Location: Rice University, Duncan Hall 1064 Aqueous Design, Electronic Structure & Applications of Quantum-confined Metal Oxides for Solar Energy Conversion The demand of low cost functional and highly efficient materials has become a major challenge scientists face to answer crucial contemporary issues such as... Read more →
Co-sponsored by: Nick Nichols Registration is Required This seminar focuses on the migration of LED Lighting and its significant impacting energy efficiency. This session covers the application of LED's in an industrial complex. Additionally, lighting panel design requirement of NFPA 70E and the NEC have changed the playing field for these devices with respect to NEMA... Read more →
Co-sponsored by: Tommy Cooper ASDs/VFDs (drives) are prevalent in every industry which uses motors. Their ability to accurately control speed and provide efficiency gains over mechanical speed control systems make them very attractive. The electrical issues involved with applying drives in various applications will be explored and discussed. IEEE Houston Consultant Network members, IEEE Members,... Read more →
Co-sponsored by: Kheng Swee Goh Meet & Greet Since we're not having a section meeting this month due to Thanksgiving, we're having our final Meet & Greet for 2016 instead! Come spend an evening with your IEEE colleagues on Nov 29th, 6-9pm (you don't HAVE to be there at 6 - it just "starts" at 6 onwards) at... Read more →
Co-sponsored by: Christopher Sanderson IEEE Standards Education Program “What Are Standards?” in partnership with the University of Houston College of Engineering IEEE Student Branch. The seminar is centered around the following areas: What are Standards? History of Standards? Case Study on IEEE 515 Standard Speaker(s): Christopher Sanderson, Location: Room: Room W205 Bldg: Engineering Building 2 4800... Read more →
Co-sponsored by: Jared Johnson STEM Teachers In-Service Program (TISP) If you ever wondered about the IEEE HOU Section STEM TISP program, this is your opportunity to hear from one of our longest serving facilitators Mr. Freddie Wong. The goal of the program is to partner with the different school districts in the greater Houston area... Read more →
