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AI Inpainting Examples
This is a simple illustration of using AI inpainting. Here’s a recent photo taken at the 2025 Region 5 Conference. Next, we are going to unclutter most of the tables in this photo.
For those who can’t wait ’til the end is the final result showing …
Scaling “My Story, My Professional Home, My IEEE”
Introduction
Dr John Santiago introduces an inspiring video by Johnny Lee how a simple idea/demo can get commercialize within months.
Dr Santiago gave a similar talk to middle-aged students hosted by the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS). His joy from this event was when one student …
STEM Outreach Resources
The following STEM resources have been created by Region 5 volunteers.
2025- Lesson 01 – Electronics_ an Intro
2025- Lesson 01 – Leader’s Guide: Electronics_ an Intro
2025 – Lesson 02 – Electronics, Breadboards and Diodes Aplenty
2025 – Lesson 03 – Electronics, Switches and Schematics
2025 – Lesson 04 …
Thought Experiment: What If Engineers Are Co-Creators?
What If Engineers Are Co-Creators? A Thought Experiment on Ethical Innovation
Introduction: What If Engineering Is a Form of Stewardship?
Imagine that every law of physics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism was placed in the universe, not by chance, but as part of a structured, pre-existing order waiting to …
Why Fit In When You Were Born to Stand Out: The IEEE Leadership Journey from GROW to GLOW to GROW
Introduction
In engineering, as in life, progress is never linear—it is an ongoing cycle of learning, innovation, and leadership. Within IEEE, this cycle is captured in the seamless transition from GROW to GLOW and then GLOW to GROW, a leadership model that empowers engineers to move …
Beyond the Product: Why the Engineering Process is the True Mark of Innovation
Reframing Success for the Technical Leader
In the world of engineering, success is often measured by the final product—a sleek new technology, a breakthrough device, or a perfectly functioning system. However, for technical leaders, educators, and innovators, this perspective is fundamentally incomplete.
The engineering process itself is …
Make Greatness Attainable for All: Engineering Leadership That Transforms the Future
Introduction
In an era where technological breakthroughs dominate headlines, we often credit the elite—the geniuses, the visionaries, the once-in-a-generation minds. But what if the secret to true innovation isn’t about being the smartest in the room? What if greatness isn’t reserved for a select few, but …
R5 February Newsletter
The Region 5 Community Connector
Newsletter Promoting activities, information, and news to the membership
February 2025
Membership Contacts:
R5 EXCOM Roster can be viewed here: https://rosters.ieee.org/home.html
R5 Director’s Corner
Dear IEEE Region 5 Members,
Wow, is it February already? January is a busy month, and an …
It’s Time to Nominate for Region 5 Awards!
IEEE Region 5 Awards recognize the achievements of members, Sections, Student Branches, and companies.
IEEE Region 5 annually recognizes Outstanding Large Section, Small Section, Member, Educator, Large Student Branch, Small Student Branch, Student, Branch Counselor, Large Company, Small Company, Young Professional Member, and Individual Achievement. …
R5 January Newsletter
The Region 5 Community Connector
Newsletter Promoting activities, information, and news to the membership
January 2025
Membership Contacts:
Paul Minor – East Area Chair
Prasenjit Shil– North Area Chair
Joe Redfield– South Area Chair
Faye Kann– West Area Chair
R5 EXCOM Roster can be viewed here: https://rosters.ieee.org/home.html
R5 …
What If One Mentor Changed Everything? A Thought Experiment for IEEE
Introduction
Imagine this:
You’re in a room with 50 of your IEEE peers—engineers, technologists, educators, and industry leaders—united by a shared mission to advance technology for humanity. The energy is palpable, but there’s a challenge: despite this collective talent, IEEE’s membership growth is plateauing, and engagement is …
Thought Experiment: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders with PyramidX-OS and IEEE STEAM TEAMS
Introduction
Imagine a world where every young mind is inspired to see the limitless possibilities of engineering and leadership. Picture a middle schooler, fascinated by building circuits with clay, mentored by a college engineering student who shares their excitement for discovery. Fast forward a few years: …
A Leader Builds Other Leaders: A Leader’s Reflection for Engineering Students and Young Professionals
Leadership isn’t born—it’s built. In other words, “A Leader Builds Other Leaders“ as quoted by the author.
For engineering students and young professionals stepping into the dual journey of self-leadership and team leadership, the challenge is daunting yet deeply rewarding. Success demands more than just technical …
R5 December Newsletter
The Region 5 Community Connector
Newsletter Promoting activities, information, and news to the membership
December 2024
Membership Contacts:
Hunter J Boudreaux – East Area Chair
Prasenjit Shil– North Area Chair
Joe Redfield– South Area Chair
Faye Kann– West Area Chair
R5 EXCOM Roster can be viewed here: https://rosters.ieee.org/home.html
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Bitcoin Miners and Decentralized Banks: The Future No One Saw Coming
Author’s Note to Readers
This article is intended as a thought experiment, designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and inspire new perspectives about Bitcoin. The analogies and ideas presented here and other past articles are aim to bridge technical and philosophical concepts, fostering a deeper understanding …
Thought Experiment: Blockchain’s Role to Improve and Evolve Within a Global and Existing Monetary System
Author’s Note to Readers
This article is intended as a thought experiment, designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and inspire new perspectives about Bitcoin. The analogies and ideas presented here and other past articles are aim to bridge technical and philosophical concepts, fostering a deeper understanding …
Do You See The Light In Bitcoin?
Author’s Note to Readers
This article is intended as a thought experiment, designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and inspire new perspectives about Bitcoin. The analogies and ideas presented here and other past articles are aimed to bridge technical and philosophical concepts, fostering a deeper understanding …
The Mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto: A Humble Engineer or STEAM-Driven Collective And Philanthropist
INTRODUCTION
The intent of this ‘what if’ article is to encourage Young Professionals (YP) increase their awareness and start thinking about the journey to develop and strive in achieving the attributes displayed by Satoshi Nakamoto (SN), described below. You can think of this as a grand …
Reimagining Global Stability: How Decentralized Technology Could Usher in a New Era of Sustainable Peace
Introduction: From Destruction to Peaceful Innovation
Imagine a world where global stability is no longer maintained by fear of destruction but through shared cooperation and economic empowerment. For decades, humanity relied on systems like Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)—a fragile equilibrium of power rooted in nuclear deterrence. …
Engineering a Better Economy: Why KEYSTONE-Based Technologies Matter More Than Ever
Introduction
What if we could engineer a global economy as resilient as nature itself—one that operates on principles of harmony, sustainability, and shared prosperity? In an era with rising economic uncertainty, there is an explosive growth of new technologies. And at the same time, trust in …
R5 November Newsletter
The Region 5 Community Connector
Newsletter Promoting activities, information, and news to the membership
November 2024
Membership Contacts:
Hunter J Boudreaux – East Area Chair
Prasenjit Shil– North Area Chair
Joe Redfield– South Area Chair
Faye Kann– West Area Chair
R5 EXCOM Roster can be viewed here: https://rosters.ieee.org/home.html
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