Join us for a dynamic half-day in-person event celebrating Women in Engineering Day, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, students, and allies from all backgrounds. You will engage with two expert panels featuring diverse voices in the field, then roll up your sleeves in a hands-on security awareness workshop to share practical strategies, build connections, and help create a safer digital community. Registration is free to students! General registration: $20 Sponsors: $100; $200; $300 Parking Information White River State Park underground garage: Attendees can get a $5 discounted parking fee with a validation coupon at the event. [] Co-sponsored by: Google WTM, SAEIndiana Agenda: - 1-1:20 speed networking + light snacks - 1:20-1:30 Kick-off - 1:30 - 2:20 Panel 1 (50 min): “Paths to Future-Focused Leadership: Upskilling & Navigating Cybersecurity Careers” - Panelists: Todd Grotenhuis, April Motrelock, Chris Unton. Moderator Taylor Epley - Join us to explore how cyber professionals build relevant skills and chart growth in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape - 2:30 - 3:00 Security Awareness Workshop: Forensic Detective: Open Source Intelligent Gathering. Led by Dr. Mohammad Noureddine. Assistant - Min Min Thant - 3:00 - 4:00 Panel 2 (1 hr): “Leading with Innovation: Overcoming Challenges in Security Solutions” - Panelists: Jeff Price, Dan Shickell, Vaishnavi Chandrasekaran, Terri Zimmerman. Moderator Taylor Epley - Join us to learn about challenges, regulations, and innovations in the cybersecurity field - 4:00 - 5:00 ignite talks (sponsors) and NCAA Museum + refreshments Sponsors: Bldg: NCAA Headquarters, 700 W Washington St, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

ALL WEST MICHIGAN SECTION IEEE MEMBERS, INCLUDING OUR STUDENT BRANCHES, ARE INVITED TO DROP-IN ANYTIME AT THE ANNUAL U.S. AMATEUR RADIO FIELD DAY (FD) CONTEST EVENT TO BE HELD FROM 2 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 28, THROUGH 2 PM SUNDAY JUNE 29. IT WILL RUN ALL SATERDAY NIGHT. AS LAST YEAR, THE LOCAL VERSION OF FD WILL BE HELD ON THE GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALLENDALE CAMPUS. SETUP STARTS AT 10 AM ON SATURDAY. The main GVSU FD sponsor is the Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA), with FCC issued association radio station call, W8DC. They are teamed with the GVSU amateur radio club, FCC station call, W8GVU, and the currently being formed CALVIN University amateur radio club. The West MI IEEE Section will be the radio club’s guests and will provide a free “Jimmy Johns” picnic lunch from 1:00 PM to 2 PM on Saturday, June 28. This will be just before on-the-air activities commence. The Section’s EMC Chapter will co-sponsor. The FD site is just inside the campus’ North entrance off M-45 and close to Lubbers Stadium. Specifically, the site is outside the Ravine Center (RaC) building. The address is 4310 W Ravine Center Dr, Allendale, MI 49401. See map below. This is the same site GRARA used in 2024. Again, restrooms will be available inside the RaC. When you arrive look for the radio operator tents and antennas outside. See the Allendale campus map below. A GVSU parking sticker is NOT required on weekends. To plan for enough sandwiches, any IEEE, GRARA, GVSU or CALVIN radio club members wishing to attend the IEEE sponsored luncheon from 1 to 2 PM, please RSVP to Ron Fredricks (K8DMR), West MI Section Vice Chair, by CBD Friday 27th, at (mailto:ron%[email protected]) Alternately, you may text Ron at 616-443-8576. We are planning to order 3-4 different JJ trays depending on the number of RSVPs. Each tray contains 10 full size sandwiches cut into thirds. We also plan on having chips in individual packages and fruit assortments. GRARA will supply water, lots of water, as it looks to be in the 80’s and sunny for the picnic. Co-sponsored by: CH - West Michigan Section Chapter, EMC27 Agenda: 1 PM Saturday the 28th: Assemble at the Grand Valley State University ARRL Field Day Site on Campus 1:30-2:00 PM Saturday the 28th, Picnic Luncheon (Jimmy Johns sandwiches, chips and desserts supplied by IEEE West Michigan Section) 2:00 PM Saturday - Sunday 2:00 PM: View, Participate, Kibbitz, or actually Operate (licensed radio amateurs or non-hams with a licensed radio amateur supervising) Room: Outdoors using tents , Bldg: Ravine Center (RaC), 4310 W Ravine Center Dr , Allendale, Michigan, United States, 49401