Water and Energy Interdependencies in the United States with Kelsey Semrod, senior water resources scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Hassan Niazi, integrated human-Earth systems researcher, Joint Global Change Research Institute Date/Time: Tuesday, January 27, 1 pm – 2 pm Pacific Time Abstract: Energy and water systems are deeply interconnected, leading to complex interdependencies that change in magnitude with changing natural, socioeconomic, and policy landscapes. Energy systems rely on water directly, for activities like cooling power plants or as a “feedstock” for hydropower and electrolysis, and indirectly, for mining primary fuels or cultivating biomass. Similarly, water systems require energy for a range of applications, such as groundwater extraction, reservoir operations, and water conveyance and treatment. Co- management of these interdependent and often competing energy and water flows is crucial for understanding the complexities of both systems and ensuring resilience. Speaker(s): Kelsey Semrod, Hassan Niazi, Agenda: 01:00 PM Introduction of speakers 02:00 PM Adjourn’ Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534200

Join us for our monthly executive committee meeting from 5 – 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet like minded people, learn leadership skills, and to help steer the direction of your local IEEE chapter. Who should attend: Executive committee for the Cedar Rapids Section, and any other leaders and interested members that wish to attend. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532689

Join us for our monthly executive committee meeting from 5 – 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet like minded people, learn leadership skills, and to help steer the direction of your local IEEE chapter. Who should attend: Executive committee for the Cedar Rapids Section, and any other leaders and interested members that wish to attend. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532687

Join us for our monthly executive committee meeting from 5 – 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet like minded people, learn leadership skills, and to help steer the direction of your local IEEE chapter. Who should attend: Executive committee for the Cedar Rapids Section, and any other leaders and interested members that wish to attend. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532688

Interested in becoming a senior member join us for this event Online interviews will be scheduled for members wishing to elevate by current Senior Members where the Seniors can get to know the candidates in order to act as references for your application. Senior Member Reviewers will assist interested member candidates with at least 10 years of experience in their profession. To sign up for “Review” Time Slot, please register for this event, send an electronic copy of your resume, and relevant supporting materials (list of papers published, standards work done, patents, senior/leadership positions, etc.) to vaozburn@ieee.org at least two week (March 4th, 2026) before the event. You may not be invited to the event if you do not submit needed documents. IEEE membership enhances every stage of your career. Whether you are an established professional or just starting out, IEEE membership identifies you as superior talent. Advancing your member grade can bring added peer recognition to your accomplishments and shows your employer your desire to improve your technical and leadership skills. Senior Membership is encouraged because it is required, in most cases, for key volunteer positions at the IEEE. Benefit of being a Senior Member As an IEEE Senior member, you receive the following benefits: – Recognition: The professional recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence. – Leadership Eligibility: Senior members are eligible to hold executive IEEE volunteer positions. – Ability to refer other candidates: Senior members can serve as a reference for other applicants for Senior Membership. – Review panel: Senior members are invited to be on the panel to review Senior member applications. – Letter of commendation: A letter of commendation on the achievement of Senior member grade will be sent to your employer (upon your request). The advancement to Senior Member provides the IEEE members with significant and distinct benefits. These benefits include the eligibility to hold Executive IEEE Volunteer Positions and getting recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence. Newly elevated senior members will also receive an engraved senior member plaque from IEEE. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532718

The UNI IEEE student chapter will be hosting a tour of the Viking Pump Manufacturing and Foundry facility. Co-sponsored by: Viking Pump 711 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States

You are invited to a joint meeting for Life Members from three Life Member Affinity Groups in Region 4. The purpose will be to discuss your wants and needs regarding activities and programs you would like to see offered by your local Life Members Affinity Group (LMAG) or the Region 4 Life Members Group (R4LMG). A short slide show explaining the status of the Life Member program as well as some suggestions for LMAG activities and programs. This will also be an opportunity to provide input to your LMAG Chair and to hear the wants and needs of other Life Members in Region 4. Please register for this event which will be scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2pm – 3pm central time, 3pm – 4pm eastern time. An additional hour will be made available for those that may want to continue the discussion. Speaker(s): Jim Riess, Bruce Lindholm, Dr. Harpreet Singh Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518507