IEEE Canadian Foundation
IEEE Canadian Foundation - Special Grants Report
Hardware Hackathon
The University of Toronto IEEE Student Branch organized a Hardware Hackathon On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. The competition, initially called Reverse Engineering, was modeled after popular software hackathons and was designed to promote electronic circuit design, troubleshooting and testing. The competition was a full-day event where teams of two members were asked to solve interesting hardware challenges and build each circuit from the scratch. This was a good opportunity for students to show off their hardware knowledge and strengthen their hands-on skills. The organizers provided all necessary equipment and components. Since the aim was a fair competition regardless of the participants' academic experience, the challenges were divided in three difficulty levels. The competitors were assisted with design milestones and other guidance as needed. As the design problems did not have a single solution, creative thinking was encouraged. The competition had 70 participants and they found the competition interesting, practical, and complementary to their academic studies. Many said they were intrigued by what they learned during the competition, and were planning to venture further into the field of electronics. In addition to the ICF funding, the organizers found other sponsors, such as Altera and Analog Devices, which was important for the overall success of the event.
2015 DIY Showcase
The IEEE Student Branch (SB) at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) partnered with the Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities (FBSC), which hosts annual events to encourage Do It Yourself, conservation and sustainability. The UOIT IEEE SB goal was to showcase technology for the benefit of humanity and to engage high school students interested in electrical and software engineering. The 2015 DIY Showcase entailed diverse makers ranging from technology to crafting and sustainability. The Maker Spaces, computer clubs, Durham Mechanical Engineering Society and other entities came together on Feb. 16, 2015 to share their experience at the Showcase. This was a free event, open to the public to learn first hand about the IEEE and its mission. It was very useful for networking and building collaborations. In spite of the very cold weather of -35 C (with the windchill factored in), there were 70 participants, 9 organizers, 36 exhibitors with their booths, and over 200 attendees of the Showcase. Enthusiastic families with small children were fascinated in particular with the electronics woven throughout the event from Wearable Computing, Makie Makie, humanitarian technology demonstrations to mobile applications. Special recognition of the Durham College Mechanical Engineering Students and Maker Junior for having the most engaging exhibitors demonstrated the true spirit of sharing knowledge. The ICF grant was critical for the UOIT IEEE SB participation in the event and its success.
A Volunteer-Webmaster Needed for IEEE Canadian Foundation
The IEEE Canadian Foundation (ICF) is seeking a volunteer to maintain its bilingual website (http://ieeecanadianfoundation.org). He/she will be part of a small committee whose duties include posting ICF meeting information and other related material, and coordinating French translation with the volunteer(s) handling that task. Some proficiency in French would be helpful/of value.
Experienced/knowledgeable and interested volunteers, please contact: John Mowbray, ICF Nominations Committee, John.Mowbray@ieee.org
Webmestre bénévole recherché par la Fondation Canadienne de l'IEEE
La Fondation canadienne de l'IEEE est à la recherche d'un ou d'une bénévole pour maintenir son site Web bilingue (http://ieeecanadianfoundation.org). Cette personne fera partie d'un petit comité chargé notamment d'annoncer l'information sur les réunions de la Fondation, de diffuser les documents connexes et de coordonner les travaux de traduction vers le français auprès des traducteurs bénévoles. Une connaissance du français serait utile et appréciée.
Les bénévoles compétents et expérimentés qui désirent occuper cette fonction sont priés de communiquer avec: John Mowbray, Comité des nominations de la Fondation canadienne de l'IEEE, John.Mowbray@ieee.org
IEEE Canadian Foundation - grants and prizes deadlines
| IEEE McNaughton Learning Resource Centre Grants | |
| Eligibility: | Canadian IEEE Student Branches. |
| Purpose: |
To enhance the learning experiences of IEEE student members at Canadian Universities and Colleges, as well as encouraging IEEE membership and activities, and interaction between the IEEE Student Branch and the local IEEE Section. |
| Deadline: | November 15. |
| IEEE Canadian Foundation Special Grants | |
| Eligibility: |
An IEEE Student Branch, an IEEE Section, an IEEE Canada Committee, a non-IEEE entity such as a high school, or in rare cases an individual, all in Canada. |
| Purpose: |
To partially fund one-time new and innovative projects that advance IEEE's core purpose to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity. |
| Deadline: | August 15, November 15. |
| IEEE Canada Vehicular Technologies Travel Grants | |
| Two travel grants each year, each one not to exceed $1,200. | |
| Eligibility: |
IEEE Student Members in good standing in a Canadian University or College (at a college, undergraduate or graduate level). |
| Purpose: |
To support IEEE student members to attend and present a paper at a Vehicular Technologies Conference or other IEEE Conference related to Vehicular Technologies. |
| Deadline: | August 15, and November 15. |
