Announcements

• IEEE Canada Computer Society Distinguished Speaker

  IEEE Canada Computer Society is organizing a series of distinguished speaker sessions by Dr. Yuhong Liu in five cities of Western Canada, hosted by Vancouver Section on Oct. 6, Southern Alberta Section on Oct. 7, Northern Canada on Oct. 8, North Saskatchewan on Oct. 9, and finally, Winnipeg Section on Oct. 10.

  The session hosted by the Computer Chapter of Southern Alberta will be in hybrid format, and attendees from across Canada are welcome to join. Register Online at no cost (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/435020).

  • Date: Oct 7th 2024 from 1 - 2:30 pm MDT
  • Host: Computer Chapter of Southern Alberta - IEEE Canada Computer Society
  • Organizers/Speaker: Dr. Yasaman Amannejad and Dr. Khosro Salmani / Dr. Yuhong Liu
  • Format: Hybrid. The link for online attendance will be shared with the virtual registrants prior to the event date.

• Why Standards Matter: How IEEE Standards Drive Industry Advancement and Foster Entrepreneurial Success

  Join us at the IEEE CSCN 2024 Workshop on Standards, where industry leaders will explore the pivotal role of standards in driving global communications and networking innovation. This event, held on November 25th in Belgrade, Serbia, offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts and gain insights into the latest advancements and future trends. Don’t miss out on this chance to be at the forefront of technological progress and standardization! Some topics include "Introduction to standards and Standardisation procedures", "Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technologies and standardisation" and more.

  The event details are as follows:

  • Date: 25th November 2024
  • Location: Belgrade, Serbia
  • Details: Workshop on standards training (Hybrid with Free registration)
  • Host: IEEE Region 7 and 8 Standards committees
  • Organizers/Speakers: (R7) Glenn Parsons (R8) Mona Ghassemian, Tuncer Baykas, Albena Mihovska, David Law
  • Registration Deadline: 21st October 2024 for in-person & remote participation
  • Link: https://cscn2024.ieee-cscn.org/workshop/standards
  • Registration Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/434033

Success Stories of Sections, Groups, and IEEE Volunteers

Women Professional Development and Networking Night

The Women Professional Development and Networking Night was successfully organized in Calgary on Sep 13. The event had an incredible turnout of about 50 online and in-person attendees. The evening kicked off with a career panel featuring inspiring talks by Dr. Maryam Elahi, Dr. Raoufeh Hashemian, and entrepreneur Bukky Wonda, each sharing their unique career paths in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Dawson's “Networking for Introverts” mini-workshop was a standout, offering valuable tips on personal branding and goal setting. Attendees enjoyed connecting with industry professionals and students, fostering a vibrant and supportive community.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the event by their attendance, and also those who volunteered at the event. Thanks to the IEEE Women in Engineering, and IEEE Canada Women in Engineering, and IEEE Southern Alberta for supporting and sponsoring the event, and to the local organizers, Dr. Leanne Dawson and Dr. Yasaman Amannejad, the chairs for Women in Engineering and Computer Chapter of IEEE Southern Alberta Section.

IEEE Member Benefit for September 2024

IEEE Risk Management eLearning Course

This is an IEEE eLearning tutorial developed by Frank Giannattasio and IEEE’s Office of Risk & Insurance Management Services.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to manage risks in various engineering fields to protect your business from potential losses. This covers understanding professional liabilities, identifying and assessing risks, adopting loss prevention strategies, adapting to business changes, handling contracts, and maintaining proper documentation. By the end, you will be skilled in pinpointing risks and implementing effective strategies to mitigate them.

For more information, please visit this link.

IEEE Canadian Foundation

Your gifts at IEEE dues renewal pass fully to the IEEE Canadian Foundation, in support of our programs in Canada, with Canadian charitable tax receipt to follow early in the new year. Every gift has impact. This year, the Foundation celebrates thirty years of charitable support to IEEE fields of interest in Canada. Thanks to all who make a difference.

November 15th Opportunities for Students:
Link: https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/applications.php

• IEEE Canadian Foundation Special Grants
• McNaughton Learning Resource Centre Grants (new or upgrade)
• IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarships (extended offering)
• Alberta Power Quality Scholarship (extended offering)

Recent Awards:

• Awarded four Special Grants
  • Memorial University: Paradigm Engineering Autonomous Karting Series National Grand Prix
  • McMaster University: Quantum Science, Information, Technology, and Engineering (Q-SITE) Conference 2024
  • Concordia University: BotQuest : Introductory Hardware hackathon for CEGEP Students
  • Concordia University: 3D-Printed 7-Axis Robotic Arm Project
• Awarded one Vehicular Technology Travel Grant
  • Ruvini De Seram, University of Ontario Institute of Technology , “An Analysis of Single- and Dual-Phase Shift Modulation Techniques for Closed-loop Control of Dual-Active Bridge” at IEEE IECON 2024