Young Professional
WELCOME TO THE IEEE PIKES PEAK SECTION!
WE are delighted to have you join our vibrant community of engineers, professionals, and innovators. As a member of the IEEE Pikes Peak Section, you will have access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and professional development activities designed to enhance your career and expand your knowledge.
Our section is dedicated to fostering collaboration, promoting technical innovation, and supporting the professional growth of our members. We encourage you to actively participate in our events, contribute to our initiatives, and connect with fellow members.
Welcome aboard, and we look forward to seeing you thrive within our community!
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The IEEE Pikes Peak Section serves IEEE student members and professionals in the Pikes Peak region, offering resources for career development, networking, and industry engagement. It provides access to technical and professional information through conferences, workshops, and local meetings. The section supports various student branches and promotes involvement in a number of IEEE activities, offering awards and recognition for contributions. Members benefit from continuing education opportunities and access to a global network of peers.
The IEEE Pikes Peak Section is one of 26 sections and with over 90 student branches as part of Region 5. Globally, IEEE has 10 Regions where Regions 1-6 are found in the United States. In Region 5, we have more than 23,000 higher grade members (Senior Member and Fellow) and over 3600 student members.
In the IEEE Pikes Peak Section, we have over 650 members and currently 4 student branches within the Colorado Springs and Pueblo area.
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Upcoming Events
- Careers in Technology Fall Series 2024 - Khandakar Nusrat Islam, PhD 29 October 8pm EST / 7 pm CST - Southeastern Michigan Section Chapter, C16 on 29-October-2024
- Careers in Technology Fall Series 2024 - Albert Shpuntoff, PhD 22 October 8pm EST / 7 pm CST - Southeastern Michigan Section Chapter, C16 on 22-October-2024
- Careers in Technology Fall Series 2024 - Florence Hudson and William Harding, PhD 08 October 8pm EST / 7 pm CST - Southeastern Michigan Section Chapter, C16 on 08-October-2024
- CIR & CIS: Cybersecurity Engineering: Building robust architecture in a cyber-contested world - Pikes Peak Section Chapter,C16 on 20-November-2024
- CIR & CIS: Wearable Sensing For Health And Performance. - Pikes Peak Section Chapter,C16 on 13-November-2024
- Joint Pikes Peak Electronic Devices/Circuits and Systems and Life Member Affinity Group Meeting - Pikes Peak Section Jt. Chapter, CAS04/ED15 on 24-October-2024
- Mercedes Massana - Taking Calculated Risks in Your Career and Finding Your Niche - Southeastern Michigan Section Affinity Group,CN on 08-October-2024
- FIFTH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES IEEE COASTAL LOS ANGELES COMPUTER SOCIETY CYBER SECURITY SUMMIT 2024-SOUTH BAY - Phoenix Section Chapter,C16 on 19-October-2024
- The Future of Work: Engaged Leadership and Empowered Teams. - Southeastern Michigan Section Affinity Group,CN on 17-October-2024
- CIR & CIS: How to Design a Product that Actually Works - Pikes Peak Section Chapter,C16 on 16-October-2024
- The Technical Publishing World from Academia to Industry - Southeastern Michigan Section Affinity Group,CN on 14-November-2024
In the slide show below, you can click on one of the Women-in-Engineering (WIE) banners below which will go directly to the registration form if interested.
IEEE Spectrum
- Unveiling the Power of Local Dimming in HDR Content
- The Incredible Story Behind the First Transistor Radio
- Finally, a Flexible Semiconductor-Based Green Laser
- Remembering Illustrator Harry Campbell
- Cat's Eye Camera Can See Through Camouflage
- In 1926, TV Was Mechanical
- Ultrasonic Chips Could Cut Interference in the IoT
- Where VR Gaming Took a Wrong Turn
- AI Has Created a Battle Over Web Crawling
- Erika Cruz Keeps Whirlpool’s Machines Spinning
- All-Silicon “Fan-on-a-Chip” Keeps Thin Devices Cool
- Nasir Ahmed: An Unsung Hero of Digital Media
- Engineering the First Fitbit: The Inside Story
- Will This Flying Camera Finally Take Off?
- The Doyen of the Valley Bids Adieu
- How LG and Samsung Are Making TV Screens Disappear
- iRobot’s Autowash Dock Is (Almost) Automated Floor Care
- Windows on Arm Is Here to Stay
- Bath Engineers Bet on Dirt for Micropower
- Stretchy Displays Sport Better Resolution
Select the tab of interest to see the latest 10 items of reported events.
Reported Meetings- Pikes Peak Section
- Computer Society
- Magnetics Society
- Joint Circuits and Systems/Electronic Devices
- Power and Energy Systems
- Life Member Affinity Group
On this celebratory IEEE Day, let us rejoice in the combined IEEE worldwide activities of 39 technical societies and 7 interdisciplinary councils on one side of the IEEE coin, balanced [...]
This Month's Executive Committee Meeting Will Be In-Person at Gates Grill at the Country Club of Colorado. Dining is included so please attend but you will need to register and [...]
The Careers in Technology Fall Series begins on 24 September at 8pm Eastern Time with: Professor Victor B Lawrence, PhD IEEE Fellow, National Inventors Hall of Fame. In the [...]
The IEEE Pikes Peak Young Professionals (YPs) program is excited to announce our Fall programming, which seeks to connect YPs within the section and expand engagement within the IEEE community. [...]
Courtney gives her background and experience with creating career development paths. She discusses: Why is it useful to have a path or plan? Why is it especially useful for women? [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Discussing her work in electrical engineering and the transition into patent law. [...]
Hayley will talk about her career path from the chemical plant to NASA and lessons learned along the way, as well as the role STEM outreach has played in her [...]
Presentation by Anita Rao on her transition from engineer at QualComm to Government Policy Advisor for the GSA. [...]
On this celebratory IEEE Day, let us rejoice in the combined IEEE worldwide activities of 39 technical societies and 7 interdisciplinary councils on one side of the IEEE coin, balanced [...]
The human fascination to mimic ultra-efficient living beings like insects and birds has led to the rise of small autonomous robots. Smaller robots are safer, more agile and are task [...]
The Careers in Technology Fall Series begins on 24 September at 8pm Eastern Time with: Professor Victor B Lawrence, PhD IEEE Fellow, National Inventors Hall of Fame. In the [...]
Courtney gives her background and experience with creating career development paths. She discusses: Why is it useful to have a path or plan? Why is it especially useful for women? [...]
Discussing her work in electrical engineering and the transition into patent law. [...]
Hayley will talk about her career path from the chemical plant to NASA and lessons learned along the way, as well as the role STEM outreach has played in her [...]
In the dynamic landscape of startups, leveraging technology effectively can be a game-changer. This session delves into essential lessons learned in Information Technology (IT) that are crucial for the success [...]
The Careers in Technology (CIT) virtual career panel consists of a group of industry leaders and experts who interact directly with the participants in a moderated Q&A session. In this [...]
The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI in May of 2024 concludes that 2023 was the year the world discovered generative AI (GenAI) and 2024 is the year organizations truly [...]
Space assets such as satellites, drones and spacecraft are increasingly attractive targets for adversaries ranging from individual hackers, to hacker groups and nation states. This rapid rise in the cyber [...]
Artificial intelligence is increasingly ubiquitous across tech and broader society. While incredibly powerful, the energy demands of operating deep-learning networks on traditional von Neumann computers are spiralling unsustainably - limiting [...]
The wildly growing field of antiferromagnetic spintronics is currently addressing several fundamental questions. A major topic of investigation concerns the generation and manipulation of coherent magnons on the ultrafast timescale. [...]
Magnons are the fundamental spin excitations of magnetically ordered materials, such as ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. Magnons combine non-linear properties with tunability and sub-micrometer wavelengths in the gigahertz-frequency regime. The field [...]
Magnetic skyrmions are localized spin textures in-which the magnetic moments curl into a continuous, coplanar loop, bounded on its outside perimeter and core by moments in the out-of-plane direction. This [...]
Artificial spin ice (ASI) is a highly customizable materials platform used for studying fundamental properties of interaction and frustration in magnetic systems, with potential applications in novel computing architectures. Perpendicular [...]
IEEE Magnetics Society Pikes Peak Chapter annual meeting. The questions about the future of the chapter will be discussed including the elections of the new Chair and Treasurer. [...]
Artificial spiking neurons are the primary building blocks in a new class of neuromorphic computer hardware, for example, Intel’s Loihi. Spiking spintronic neurons hold promise to transform conventional computer architectures [...]
Resistive switching and spintronics emerged as leading approaches for the development of scalable and energy-efficient memories and information processing devices. In resistive switching systems, an electrical stimulus, voltage or current, [...]
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a powerful analytical tool that allows for noninvasive and nondestructive characterization of the chemical composition of a sample. Furthermore, low field NMR (B0 < 1 [...]
The current revolution in quantum technologies relies on coherently linking quantum objects like quantum bits (“qubits”). Coherent magnonic excitations of low-loss magnetic materials can wire together these qubits for sensing, [...]
Semiconductor microelectronic chips are critical components in defense C4ISR and weapon systems. Department of Defense (DoD) needs to have an assured supply of advanced microcroelectronic chips, in peacetime and wartime. [...]
The Pikes Peak Joint Electron Devices/Circuits & Systems Chapter is being reactivated after a 4 year inactivate period. We invite all those interested in Semiconductor technology to participate in the [...]
Professor Stephen B. Bayne Ph.D. [...]
Abstract: As Moore’s Law is slowing down and eventually approaching an end for conventional CMOS, new platforms for producing circuit-level innovation are desired. At the same time, it is not [...]
The ED/CAS Chapter of the Pikes Peak Section of the IEEE is pleased to invite you to a talk given by Dr. Taylor D. Webb on Focusing Ultrasound Through the [...]
A newfangled paradigm through deployment of the nonequilibrium Arora’s distribution function (NEADF) for resistance surge in low-dimensional nano-resistors is presented, with applications to carbon-based devices. The key outcome is that [...]
Interested in the design of ultra-high efficiency, low cost phased arrays for astronomy, remote sensing and satellite communications? Please join the Pikes Peak ED/CAS Chapter at 10 AM on September 9 at the [...]
Please join us on Friday, November 20th, 2015, at UCCS between 10:00AM -11:00AM for a presentation on the above topic by Mr. Mike Richardson from Quantum Imaging, Inc. Colorado Springs. Abstract: Mr. [...]
Please join us on October 23rd, Engineering Building, UCCS, between 10AM and Noon for a presentation on the above topic by Dr. Salvador Portillo, PhD., from the University of New Mexico. [...]
IEEE Pikes Peak ED/CAS Society Chapter presents-- Future RF Circuit Design: CMOS or SiGe HBT RF Circuits can be designed by CMOS, SiGe HBT or Si BJT technologies. Dr. Adam [...]
As synchronous generators continue to be replaced by inverter-interfaced renewable energy resources to pave the way for grid decarbonization, the dynamic behavior of the bulk power grid is changing. In [...]
In recent years, the islanded electric power system of Cyprus has faced significant challenges. The increased penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in combination with the reduced reliance on conventional [...]
S&C's corporate headquarters in Chicago is home to one of the world's leading electrical testing laboratories. Our 20,000-square-foot Nicholas J. Conrad Laboratories (NJC) is well equipped to meet the rigorous [...]
Pike Solar is the largest solar facility in the Coloado Springs Utilities electric system, consisting of 400,000 photovoltaic panels. Through our Power Purchase Agreement with Juwi, we are able to use [...]
Okinawa Prefecture is located at the southernmost tip of the Japanese archipelago, comprising a vast expanse of sea spanning 1,000 kilometers east to west and 400 kilometers north to south, [...]
This webinar delves into a case study focusing on zonal control in a complex island grid hosting grid-forming (GFM) and grid-following (GFL) inverter-based resources (IBRs). The investigation addresses key questions [...]
This webinar will delve into various aspects of distributed loads, including different load modifiers considering both temporal and spatial aspects. We will look at their fundamental principles and operations to [...]
With the United States' ambitious renewable energy goals, the demand for large-scale (>20MW) generator interconnection (GI) services has increased significantly, leading to longer interconnection queues and longer wait times for [...]
FERC Order No. 2222 will help usher in the electric grid of the future and promote competition in electric markets by removing the barriers preventing distributed energy resources (DERs) from [...]
Digital Power Optimization (DPO) will be presenting an overview of Cryptocurrency Mining. Founder and CEO, Andrew Webber will be discussing why bitcoin mining matters to the energy industry, what is [...]
From their website: https://www.noaa.gov/about-our-agency "NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor [...]
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 [...]
Abstract: Cyber-physical systems (CPS), such as robots and self-driving cars, demand rigorous scheduling to prevent failure, where every millisecond of processing time can be critical. These systems often rely on [...]
Real-world examples of examples and demos in using AI-assisted tools are introduced to increase your productivity. These tools include actual use of these AI-assisted tools during education week to [...]
AI-Assisted Tutoring represents a transformative approach to education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This innovative educational model integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to create personalized learning experiences, [...]
Join us for an exciting virtual event on "AI for Electronic Design Automation," where we will delve into the revolutionary applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the field [...]
The presentation discusses the challenges in achieving digital privacy and the important role of technologists and policymakers while encouraging engagement from individuals and businesses. When talking about the complexity and [...]
In today's rapidly changing global landscape, engineering managers are faced with unprecedented challenges in managing supply chains efficiently and effectively. The ongoing crisis has further exacerbated these complexities, putting immense [...]
The Austin Life Members' Group promotes the development of members through professional and social networking,addressing topics of interest to Life Members, including volunteer activities, and supports the IEEE Central Texas [...]
Welcome to Global Webinar co-sponsored by Pikes Peak Section and Panama Computer Society Chapter and co-hosted by a number of Chapters worldwide. The Chip Act: A New Era in US [...]
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Below is a suggested and draft outline as part of onboarding of new Section members and to learn about the current and past activities, such as professional, technical and community outreach. The outline can be used as a reference point for either virtual or in-person meetings such that it provides background information and familiarity of Section activities for the presenter when engaging with the audience. Should take about an hour when reviewing the material and familiarize where the contents are located in the website.
For example, you’ll find many technical activities in various webpages in our website since we have connections in collaborating with sections in Region 5 as well as other sections outside of Region 5.
Another example is for younger members to develop their non-technical or leadership skills. Here, Young Professionals and student members volunteers can get involve or start your STEM events. There are plenty of examples of past and affordable STEM events/ideas to help get you started in STEM activities to develop your professional skills while encouraging k-12 students to enter engineering (see Opportunities Tab not only for STEM ideas but also for leadership opportunities). We can help you with needed resources by submitting a short one-page proposal for budgeting purposes.
If you have any comments to improve this web page in helping new and current members, please contact Dileep Rai (Young Professional) at dileep.kumar.rai@gmail.com or Dr. John Santiago at john.santiago@ieee.org.
If interested or you need more information about upcoming events or activities, you can contact the following Young Professionals in our section:
- For more information on Young Professional activities, please contact our Young Professional Coordinator, Dr. Priyank Kashyap at pkashya2@ncsu.edu.
- For student activities, please contact our Student Activities coordinator, Bailey Heyman at Bailey.U.Heyman@gmail.com.
- For member development, please contact, Abigail Teron at abigailteron@ieee.org
- For Computer Society activities, please contact Senthil Mehalingam, s.mehalingam.us@ieee.org
- For Magnetic Society activities, please contact Dr. Dmitro Bozhko, dbozhko@uccs.edu
- For Power and Energy Society activities, please contact Dr. Tarek Masaud, tmasaud@uccs.edu
Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
- Overview (Solutionists) of IEEE Pikes Peak Section (6-minute video of achievements Jan 2019 – Sep 2022, slides from 16 Feb 2023)
- Mission and vision of the section
- Introduction to key officers and members.
Section Resources and Tools (15 minutes)
- Overview of available resources (awards, branding – logos, ppt templates, budget, etc.)
- Introduction to vTools for meeting management and member engagement
- Accessing section website for updates (past and upcoming meetings at Home or News) and resources
Membership Benefits and Engagement (15 minutes)
- Benefits of IEEE membership (you can go to the home page and prompt a talking human avatar found at lower right by cutting and pasting this question “Please elaborate on the benefits of becoming an IEEE member?”).
- Above engagement introduces interactivity with new members or audience. This in turn, can let the presenter elaborate or address questions from the audience while showing advance business applications using AI technologies, like how to enhance student engagement in education as an example.
- Opportunities for professional development (CEUs/PDHs, free courses, free journals)
- Industry engagement, community outreach and networking opportunities (see upcoming events)
Administrative Processes (10 minutes)
- Admin Page
- Overview of bylaws and governance
- Process for expense reports and budgeting (Section Meeting Notes)
- Importance of surveys and feedback
Q&A and Next Steps (10 minutes)
- Open floor for questions
- How to get involved in student branches, events, and committees
- Next steps and follow-up actions
Closing
- Thank participants for joining
- Provide contact information for further support
Leadership Opportunities
Young Professional Development | 2014 Leadership Excellence Series Section
This is a series of six videos developed by IEEE Young Professionals that covers the follow:
- Leadership Excellence – Part 1
- Leadership Excellence Part 2: Teamwork Mastery
- Leadership Excellence Part 3: Leading World Class Organizations
- Leadership Excellence Part 4: Working With Difficult People
- Leadership Excellence Part 5: Effective Negotiation & Collaboration
- Leadership Excellence Part 6: Power Networking – In-Person and Online
Job Description of Officer Positions
If interested in the Section/Chapter/Affinity Groups and other officer positions for the future, please the email the person on this contact us page.
Other volunteer opportunities are: Social Media, Newsletter
STEM Opportunities for Community Outreach
If interested in STEM activities, below are some past ideas to expand on
- Future City Colorado
- National Museum of WWII Aviation
- Student Activities
- Student-Videos, Student Projects & STEM Demos
- H5P Learning Demos
Industry and Community Outreach
For those who have navigated through the website and are familiar with its contents, you can use the website content as a briefing tool to talk when visiting with industry, small businesses, community events (like Chamber of Commerce), job fairs or k-12 schools either face-to-face or virtual meetings.
- Industry and Small Business Outreach
- Community Outreach
- Global Outreach
- IEEE Student Branch Outreach – Colorado State University, Pueblo (CSU- P), Colorado Technical University (CTU), University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
AI Education
- $29 Courses in IEEE Learning Network (ILN)
- 2024 IEEE Education Week (YPs speakers: Dr. Kashyap Priyank, Dileep Rai, Gil Orcilla)
- A.I. Classroom Use: Example Innovation for k-12 to learn about AI
NEWS: AI Use in Classroom at Longmont, CO
- Free AI Tutorials/Content on YouTube
To provide examples and increase public awareness of the engineering impact on society, please visit Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Twentieth Century (greatachievements.org).
TryEngineering supports STEM activities. Below are some ideas:
Semiconductors
- Fostering the Next Generation of Technology Innovators – TryEngineering
- TRYEngineering 2024 [2 – 3] (nxtbook.com)
- IEEE Receives Grant to Develop Lesson Plans On Semiconductors – IEEE Spectrum
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The blue cloud in the middle says “Market” reminding us as one of thel skills in developing an entrepreneurial mindset by investigating market trends to foster innovation and technology for humanity, as well as encouraging members to join IEEE.
ON LEADERSHIP
John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success from a SKILLSET+ MINDSET (entrepreneurial, self-leadership and team leadership) perspective
.John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
Email Welcoming and Onboarding Sequence
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KEEN stands for Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Networks (KEEN). It’s a movement, consisting of over 60 or more universities/colleges to revolutionize the teaching of teaching with an entrepreneurial mindset to work in tandem with the technical skillset. If curious, please visit https://engineeringunleashed.com for more information.
A Series of Short Videos on the Entrepreneurial Mindset
The initial set of videos below are from Dr. John Santiago serving as examples and experiments where AI can be used to assist in video content creation. One AI app was used to take a static headshot image and convert it into a talking photo. Another AI app was used to stitch together a series of videos with user intervention to replace or change the video or image scene.
The first set of videos are elevator pitches of 1-3 minutes in explaining why students or Young Professionals should join IEEE. You can just view the first 3-5 videos to get an idea. In addition, Dr Santiago did a couple of videos just for fun, but you can skip those since they are slightly different from the previous ones. Another app was trained to clone his voice to narrate the video.
The introduction of the entrepreneurial mindset and KEEN framework begins at video 12.
These initial set of videos can be used when visiting IEEE Student Branches or k-12, high school senior students, or high school counselors.
You can use these videos as examples to develop your own elevator pitches.
AI Experiments on Elevators Pitches and Other Topics
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Why Join IEEE And What Is Your Return of Investment Of Your Membership?
An Example Of Strategic Thinking To Becoming A Technical Leader
Educational And Leadership Opportunities In Building Your Career
What Is Your Own Definition And Mindset Of Leadership?
Dayl-IEEE TIPS (or Daily TIPS)
Interactive Book on Selected Webinars
Engineering Insiders
Here’s their YouTube Playlists: Engineering Insiders – YouTube