[]Recently in 2021/2022/2023, as part of an innovative and fresh approach, i.e. a non-traditional meeting event: we presented video documentaries. This was very warmly received. So we decided to continue the good work. We proudly present once again (by popular demand), in The Life of James Clerk Maxwell Summary: This documentary/movie will look at the life and contributions of one of the most celebrated scientists: James Clerk Maxwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society_of_Edinburgh) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society) (13 June 1831 – 5 November 1879) was a Scottish (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematician)and (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientist) responsible for the (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_theory) of (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_radiation) describing electricity, (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetism) and light as different manifestations of the same phenomenon for the first time. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell%27s_equations) for electromagnetism have been called the "(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unification_(physics))" where the first one had been realized by (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Newton). AFTER the movie - we will have a lively but brief discussion/chat session. Agenda: 5:30 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop 5:40 PM - Documentary 6:40 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion 7:00 PM - Wrap Up /* ALL times are in EDT/EST eastern USA */ Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489043

You are invited to join us on Friday, June 20th, 2025 (on the first day of summer), in Springfield, Illinois, for an informal networking meetup organized by the IEEE Central Illinois Section. The networking event series is where IEEE members can meet to discuss their favorite engineering topics over dinner in a relaxed setting. This event is open to all IEEE member grades, including IEEE students and graduate students. REGISTER IF ATTENDING: Registration is complimentary. However, please note that all attendees are responsible for their own bills. Registration ends the morning of the event, or when all spaces have filled. BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL GUEST? If registering, please indicate if you plan to bring any guests. IEEE members may bring a nonmember guest. PARKING: Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the building. DRESS CODE: This event has no explicit dress code, however casual, semi-casual, and business casual seem common at the venue. ABOUT US: Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, and their surrounding areas. Agenda: Start time: 6:00 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) End time: 8:30 PM Central Time (UTC - 5) Bldg: Taqueria El Dorado, 1386 Toronto Rd., Springfield, Illinois, United States, 62712