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Issue: November 2014 IEEE Canada News Central
Ø IEEE Canada Board of Directors - Renew Your Membership for 2015- Membership Dues in Special Circumstances
- Donate by IEEE Membership Renewal- IEEE Canadian Foundation Needs Your Support- IEEE Canadian Foundation Initiative/Campaign "20 for 20"- IEEE Canadian Foundation - Submission
- Section Events Online
- Call for CJECE Associate Editors
- New online tool - IEEE RésuméLab- Positions available from Engineering Careers!
- Winners of 2014 IEEE Canada Student Paper Competition
Ø Our Members in the Spotlight - Newly elevated senior members in Region 7- Dr. Om P. Malik elected as President of the Engineering Institute of Canada- Dr. David Plant received the 2014 Christophe Pierre Award for Research Excellence- Robert Rehder named to Peterborough's Pathway of Fame
- The Personal - Home and Auto Group Insurer for IEEE members- MBNA Credit card for Members of IEEE- Canada- Canada Professional Liability Insurance- IEEE Members Save Big with the UPS® Members Benefit Program- New Professional Liability eTool for IEEE Members-ProLiabilitySmart
- CCECE 2015- CCTC 2015- IHTC2015- ICIP 2015- EPEC 2015
- Upcoming IEEE Conferences in Canada- All IEEE Conferences in Canada
Ø IEEE Canada Board of Directors Renew Your Membership for 2015You can start renewing your membership for 2015. Remember, IEEE membership can connect you with professionals who can open doors to many opportunities. There are also many online resources available to members (e.g. online books and publications). Use your IEEE Web Account and password to renew online at http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/renew/index.html Membership Dues in Special CircumstancesIEEE realizes that economic circumstances may impact some members' ability to pay the full amount of IEEE membership dues. For this reason, the following special circumstance categories have been established. Special circumstances are not available to Student members. Only one category may be claimed in any year. Donate by IEEE Membership RenewalThe IEEE Canadian Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the IEEE in Canada, is happy to accept your contributions when you renew your IEEE membership in the fall each year. Just select the IEEE Canadian Foundation as your choice when you complete your annual IEEE membership renewal form (paper or web version). Please note that this method enables you to make a contribution to the IEEE Canadian Foundation General Fund only. To make a contribution to one or more of our other funds, please consider donating online or donating by mail. If you are a Canadian IEEE Life Member and wish to participate in our Canadian Life Member Fund "Thank You" program, please view this web page. IEEE Canadian Foundation Needs Your SupportIs somebody close to your heart graduating this year from a Canadian University or College engineering or science? In recognition of their success, consider a donation to the IEEE Canadian Foundation (ICF) to support the vital role IEEE has in the professional development of so many students. Get an early start on your 2013 donations - your donation to ICF, a Canadian registered charity, is tax deductible. IEEE Canadian Foundation Initiative/Campaign "20 for 20"In 2014, IEEE Canadian Foundation (ICF) marks its 20th anniversary as a foundation in the present form. This occasion is a reminder of the importance to continue supporting ICF by donating online or donating by mail. Your support of the ICF $20 for 20th anniversary recognition will help expand the ICF General Fund lead programs across Canada:
Scholarships for outstanding undergraduate IEEE engagement McNaughton Learning Resource Centre Grants for enhancing the learning experience of students at Canadian universities and colleges Special Grants for new and innovative projects th advance IEEE's core purpose to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity For the first time contributors, please review the success stories and ICF tack record on the ICF website. For recurring contributors, please consider this $20 incremental to your regular donation - special for the ICF 20th aniversary recognition. A brief history of IEEE Canadian Foundation (ICF) After Revenue Canada granted ICF charitable foundation status, ICF started operating under its new status in January 1994. Prior to that, the ICF existed in other forms. More about the ICF history can be found at http://ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/history/history.php.Since many small charities succeed in operating for only a few years, the ICF 20th anniversary, and still going stronger, is a remarkable achievement of the Foundation. It was made thanks to the continual support of many ICF donors/contributors over the past two decades and a large number of ICF volunteers and IEEE Canada members. This sustained success in providing benefits to IEEE Canada students, recognition and awards to IEEE Canada members, and to the engineering community in Canada is a cause worth celebrating. IEEE Canadian Foundation - SubmissionSpecial Grant Report
Last minute reminder that Nov. 15 is the deadline for the following IEEE Canadian Foundation grants
Section Events OnlinePlease refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Kitchener Waterloo Section: http://www.ieeekw.com/activities.php Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Hamilton Section: http://ewh.ieee.org/r7/hamilton/currentevents.htm Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Kingston Section: http://sites.ieee.org/kingston/ Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the London Section: http://london.ieee.ca/ Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the New Brunswick Section: http://nb.ieee.ca/ Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the South Alberta Section: http://sites.ieee.org/southern-alberta/ Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Winnipeg Section: http://winnipeg.ieee.ca/calendar Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Northern Canada Section: http://northerncanada.ieee.ca/ Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Northern Saskatchewan Section: http://northsask.ieee.ca/ Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Vancouver Section: http://www.ieeecontact.org Please find the IEEE Montreal Section Newsletter (Issue 6, January 2012): http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r7/montreal/files/IEEE_Montreal_Newsletter_Jan_2012.pdf The IEEE Montreal Section ExCom would like to thank to all contributors and editors. The previous issues (# 5, Nov. 2011) can be accessed through: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r7/montreal/files/IEEE_Montreal_Newsletter_Oct_2011.pdf http://ewh.ieee.org/r7/montreal/index.php Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Ottawa Section: http://www.ieeeottawa.ca/ Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Toronto Section: http://toronto.ieee.ca/ Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the St-Maurice Section: http://www.sm.ieee.ca/evenactivites.html Please refer to the following link for the latest activities hosted by the Canadian Atlantic Section: http://cas.ieee.ca/?page_id=1408 Call for CJECE Associate EditorsThe Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (CJECE) board is currently looking for Associate Editors in the areas of computers, sofrware, communications, information theory, and signal processing. The Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (CJECE) is the flagship IEEE technical journal of the area in Canada. The CJECE (ISSN-0840-8688), issued quarterly, has been publishing high-quality refereed scientific papers in all areas of electrical and computer engineering since 1976 and is indexed in ISI and IEEE Xplore. Each Associate Editor (AE) is appointed on a 6-month probationary term to be extended to a 2-year term. AEs will receive a small number of papers each year in their general areas of expertise. Successful volunteer candidates will be required to secure a minimum of 3 independent reviews for each paper in 4 weeks. Interested researchers are invited to send their intents along with an up-to-date CV via email to s.yousefi at the domain queensu.ca or on LinkedIn. The CV is not required if the LinkedIn account contains the relevant information and the track record in research and publications. For more information, please visit here. New online tool - IEEE RésuméLabTo help you make a great first impression, IEEE partnered with OptimalResume, a career services company in Durham, N.C., to create IEEE RésuméLab, an online program that helps you with the many tasks needed for landing a job. This includes writing better résumés and cover letters, creating a portfolio or a video résumé, and improving your interviewing skills. Launched in January, IEEE RésuméLab is free to all IEEE members. Positions available from Engineering Careers!For more information: look up a job under the following link http://www.engineeringcareers.ca/.
Winners of 2014 IEEE Canada Student Paper CompetitionBradford Bondy and Jonathan Holm from Lakehead University won the first prize ($800) for the paper entitled "A NOVEL ANALOG-DIGITAL HYBRID SYNTHESIZER SEQUENCER DESIGN". Congratulations on the achievement! Ø Our Members in the Spotlight Newly elevated senior members in Region 7Following members were elevated in September and October.
Dr. Om P. Malik elected as President of the Engineering Institute of CanadaAt its meeting on September 14, 2014, Council of the Engineering Institute of Canada elected 2010-2011 IEEE Canada President Dr. Om P. Malik, LFIEEE, as President of the Engineering Institute of Canada. Dr. David Plant received the 2014 Christophe Pierre Award for Research ExcellenceDr. David Plant, professor of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering receivied the 2014 Christophe Pierre Award for Research Excellence by the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University. The award is set to recognize excellence in research by academic staff in the Faculty of Engineering. Robert Rehder named to Peterborough's Pathway of FameRobert Rehder, a professional engineer who had a stellar 47-year career with General Electric Canada and in retirement, has been named to Peterborough, Ontario’s Pathway of Fame in the category of community betterment. The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority has observed “Mr. Rehder’s vision, leadership qualities, community pride, skills and passion have provided opportunities for youth education in forest ecosystem management, for volunteer involvement in conservation, the restoration of the historic Hope Mill and more." The Hope Mill project won several heritage awards in 2003 and 2004 including one from the Ontario Heritage Foundation. At IEEE Canada’s 2014 Fall Board meeting in Peterborough, Robert modestly remarked about his award: "It doesn't seem quite fair to get an award for something that was so much fun." (Click on images to enlarge.)
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Canada Professional Liability InsuranceThanks to recent insurance carrier negotiations, IEEE members residing in Canada (except Quebec) now have access to a comprehensive and competitive alternative for their professional liability coverage. The new plan provides coverage for technology-related services and is ideal for Canadian members who are self-employed, moonlight, or work for a firm. For more information, visit: www.ieeeinsurance.com/canadapl or call Erin Flett at 1-416-865-3353. This coverage is available to residents of Canada through R&Q Risk Services Canada Limited. Scott Saddington, Chief Executive Officer of R&Q Risk Services Canada Limited, acts as an agent with respect to residents of Canada. IEEE has selected Certain Lloyd’s Underwriters for this insurance program. Alternative insurance products may be available in the insurance market place. R&Q Risk Services Canada Limited is providing this single insurer option on behalf of IEEE. IEEE Members Save Big with the UPS® Members Benefit ProgramIEEE members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You'll receive 30% off small package shipments within Canada, to the U.S. and to worldwide destinations, 25% off imports into Canada, discounts starting at 70% off freight shipments and more. To get started today, visit membersbenefitprogram.com/ieee or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST. New Professional Liability eTool for IEEE Members-ProLiabilitySmartToday's business world can look like a lawsuit "war zone." Disgruntled former employees. Dissatisfied customers. Project errors leading to missed completion dates and cost over-runs. But there are some simple strategies you as a technology professional can put in place today-to help you and your firm avoid the headaches and expenses of a potential lawsuit tomorrow. They're outlined in an easy-to-use, interactive quiz on the NEW ProLiabilitySmart eTool. In addition to helping you understand strategies to protect your firm against a lawsuit, ProLiabilitySmart highlights the exclusive coverage available to technology professionals in Canada (excluding Quebec) through the IEEE-sponsored Professional Liability Insurance Plan, underwritten by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London. To learn more, visit http://IEEEInsurance.com/CANPLguide. (3/13) ©Seabury & Smith, Inc. 2013
CCECE 2015Date: May 3-6, 2015 The 2015 Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from May 3rd to 6th, 2015. CCECE 2015 provides a forum for electrical and computer engineering research and development from Canada and around the world. All papers accepted by CCECE 2015 will be indexed by EI and included in IEEE Xplore. For detailed up-to-date information, please visit: http://www.ccece2015.org/ CCTC 2015Date: May 25-27, 2015 The 4th Climate Change Technology Conference (CCTC 2015) is a forum for Canadian and International participants to exchange ideas for dealing with climate change. It is also an opportunity to keep abreast of emerging techniques and technologies for the mitigation of, and adaptation to, the impacts of climate change. The Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) and ten of its member societies are organizing CCTC2015, which will be held at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal in the city of Montreal, Canada. The due date for abstracts for this conference has been moved to 17 November 2014 from October. For detailed up-to-date information, please visit: http://www.cctc2015.ca/Page2.html IHTC2015Date: May 31 - June 4, 2015 The 2015 IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference will be held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from May 31st to June 4th, 2015. Based on the discussions that emerged from IHTC 2014, IHTC 2015 will focus on how technology designed for humanitarian purposes can improve the lives of vulnerable communities (including aboriginal/indigenous peoples) Deadline for abstract submission: November 30, 2014. For detailed up-to-date information, please visit: http://ihtc.ieee.ca/ ICIP 2015Date: Sept. 27-30, 2015 The International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), the 22nd in the series that has been held annually since 1994, will bring in together in Quebec City leading engineers and scientists in image and video processing from around the world. Sponsored by the IEEE Signal Processing Society, ICIP is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied image and video processing.Research frontiers in fields ranging from traditional image processing applications to evolving multimedia and video technologies are regularly advanced by results first reported in ICIP technical sessions. Authors are invited to submit papers and tutorials by January 15, 2015. For detailed up-to-date information, please visit: http:// www.icip2015.org, 2015 Electrical Power and Energy Conference (EPEC)Date: Oct. 26-28, 2015 The 2015 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference (EPEC 2015): - SMARTER RESILIENT POWER SYSTEMS - will be held in London, Ontario, Canada from October 26th to 28th, 2015. EPEC 2015 is an opportunity for electric power and energy systems experts from industry, academia, and other interested organizations to discuss the latest developments in the field: academic and industrial research, industrial/business trends and challenges. This may include debate on the potential impact of these developments including discussions on regulatory and policy aspects. The conference provides an international forum for the presentation of peer-reviewed power and energy research and development, Industrial Panel Presentations, and Exhibits Tutorials / Workshops. There will be opportunity to tour a 80MW Solar Farm, a wind farm and other installations. For detailed up-to-date information, please visit:
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ICF provided a Special Grant to a robotics team formed in the Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School in Ottawa. Almost 50 students gathered who were eager and passionate to design, build and program their robot. In under 6-weeks we were able to create a fully functional robot. On May 28, 2014 the team participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition - Arial Assist. The objective of the game was to score a large exercise ball into a goal zone, while passing the ball from robot to robot. At the end of this global competition, the Longfields-Davidson Heights team ranked 25th out of 48 teams. This made a successful competition and the students have already started planning for the next year. 
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