IEEE Madison’s November 7th 3 pm tour is at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery’s Saha Lab where they use CRISPR technology for addressing inherited retinal disorders. We’ll tour the lab, see a CRISPR machine and see how the output is used. Welcome to the CRISPR Vision Program at the University of Wisconsin- Madison! UW – Madison is a part of the Somatic Cell Genome Editing (SCGE) Consortium funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We're innovating non-viral gene editing therapies for inherited retinal disorders. Our work aims to bring the groundbreaking potential of CRISPR technology to those affected by these diseases. The labs focus lies in overcoming the limitations of existing viral delivery systems and introducing novel, non-viral treatments for inherited eye diseases, particularly those affecting the retinal pigment epithelium. As a part of the SCGE Consortium, the lab is working in a community dedicated to developing safe and effective gene editing methods to treat genetic diseases in somatic cells. Related links for your review (https://crisprvision.wid.wisc.edu/) https://sahalab.bme.wisc.edu/#home https://www.waisman.wisc.edu/staff/saha-krishanu/ Speaker(s): Kris Saha Room: Room 4164, Bldg: Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID), We will meet on the first floor of WID near the double elevators. , 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53715

IEEE Online Forum on Climate Change Technologies This online forum will highlight recent developments in IEEE technologies and solutions that promote climate stability. It will provide interesting and relevant keynote talks on technology. Roadmaps, panels, and subject-matter experts will provide vital information about climate change. IEEE is the global voice for engineering, computing, and technology information and resources. The IEEE Future Directions Committee has organized this event to provide insights into the technologies being developed at IEEE. Participants will learn about IEEE’s use of technology to achieve goals related to addressing the challenges posed by adaptation to and mitigation of climate change, as well as achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443864

Virtual Senior Member Reference Review Panel Online interviews for members wishing to elevate to Senior grade will be conducted by a panel of current Nebraska Section Senior Members in a virtual format. Interviews will be scheduled in quarter hour time slots, where the Seniors can get to know the candidates and serve as references on their application for advancement. Have you ever wondered what is required to be a Senior Member or even why it mattered? 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). - Announcements: Announcement of your elevation can be made in section/society and/or local newsletters, newspapers and notices. In addition to your new benefits, the following rewards are sent to you via postal mail: - Complimentary Society Voucher: You may use this voucher to join one new IEEE Society. - Senior member plaque: An engraved plaque you can proudly display to colleagues, clients and employers. The plaque, an attractive fine wood with bronze engraving, is sent approximately eight weeks after elevation. So what’s required to elevate? - To be eligible for application or nomination, candidates must: - Be engineers, scientists, educators, technical executives, or originators in IEEE-designated fields - Have experience reflecting professional maturity - Have been in professional practice for at least ten years (with some credit for certain degrees) - Show significant performance over a period of at least five years in professional practice Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447600