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Webinar: "Debunking Myths About Women’s Workplace Experiences and Career Advancement Based on the Latest McKinsey Reports" (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADwpc8B5nLKgeiuC4Q-jtKCIx7NVlwNWEQ) will discuss the major myths about women’s workplace experiences and career advancement. A few of these myths cover old ground, but given the notable lack of progress, they warrant repeating. These include women’s career ambitions, the greatest barrier to their ascent to senior leadership, the effect and extent of microaggressions in the workplace, and women’s appetite for flexible work. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423286

The IRS’ definition of R&D and industry’s definition of R&D differ. A large majority of R&D performed in the US is done in the private sector, rather than done by universities and the work that qualifies for R&D Tax Credits is much broader (and more lucrative) than you would think. The program that pays for this R&D work is the Research Tax Credit, which is administered by the IRS. This presentation, R&D Tax Credits for Engineers and Scientists, is a high level basic primer that will teach you what type of R&D work that you already do qualifies for the credit and the general steps required to present your work successfully to the IRS. Facebook livestream: https://bit.ly/webinar-6-26-24-fb LinkedIn livestream: https://bit.ly/webinar-6-26-24-li YouTube livestream: https://bit.ly/webinar-6-26-24-yt Speaker(s): Richard Bernstein Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409084

The IRS’ definition of R&D and industry’s definition of R&D differ. A large majority of R&D performed in the US is done in the private sector, rather than done by universities and the work that qualifies for R&D Tax Credits is much broader (and more lucrative) than you would think. The program that pays for this R&D work is the Research Tax Credit, which is administered by the IRS. This presentation, R&D Tax Credits for Engineers and Scientists, is a high level basic primer that will teach you what type of R&D work that you already do qualifies for the credit and the general steps required to present your work successfully to the IRS.Speaker(s): Richard BernsteinAgenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession.For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/)(https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef)Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409084

The West Michigan Section of the IEEE is honored to host an overview of the 2023 Energy Legislation presented by MPSC staff members Jill Rusnak and Reka Holley Voelker. Some of the technical work the Commission is undertaking will also be shared. Jill Rusnak is the manager of the advising team to the Commissioners at the Michigan Public Service Commission and the lead advisor to MPSC Chair Dan Scripps. In 2019 she was recognized as one of Public Utilities Fortnightly under 40 young and rising stars in the industry. Prior to her employment at the MPSC she served as a chemist at an environmental laboratory. Mrs. Rusnak is a graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Engineering, with a discipline in Materials Science and Engineering. Reka Holley Voelker is the Manager of the Communications Section at the Michigan Public Service Commission where she also serves as the Commission’s Liaison to the Legislature and Michigan’s 12 Federally Recognized Tribes. In her role, she oversees the Commission’s external communications, outreach and customer engagement efforts, advises on numerous policy issues, and serves as the main point of contact for members of the Legislature and the Tribes. Prior to officially joining the Commission in 2019, Reka worked with the Commission in her role as the Energy Ombudsman at the Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE). In her free time, Reka enjoys baking and has been known to regularly bring treats into the office. Reka lives with her husband Andy, stepson Garrett, their 2 cats, and 2 overly energetic dogs in Jackson, MI. Agenda: 6:45PM assemble 7PM presentation 8PM questions and rap-up 8:30PM adjourn Room: D-109, Bldg: Floyd Hall, Western Michigan University, Parkview Campus, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49008