Virtual Events

[] Dr Kootsookos, IEEE Connecticut Section Chair. Dr Kootsookos will describe his career preparation. He will conduct a deep dive of his field as an expert in patent arbitration providing source code reviews. He is a teacher of telecommunications, signal & image processing, circuit analysis, digital hardware, and various software engineering courses at the University of New Haven, Fairfield University, Central Connecticut State University, and CT State Community College, Middlesex in the US and the Australian National University and University of Queensland in Australia. He is a Researcher: Signal processing research: more than 40 papers in conferences and international journals in signal, video, and image processing; Full life-cycle systems engineering: requirements, analysis, design, verification, validation, delivery; Quality processes worked with: IS09001-2000, CMMI, ACE (UTC’s Achieving Competitive Excellence). Note: PDH / CEU is not being offered for the Spring 2025 sessions. Speaker(s): Dr. Peter James Kootsookos, PhD Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456326

Civil Air Patrol Missouri Wing Commander, Jen Smith, along with MOWG Chief of Staff, Mike Toedebusch, will be delivering an in-depth presentation covering various aspects of the Civil Air Patrol’s capabilities. This presentation will explore how Civil Air Patrol and MOVE could collaborate during disaster response efforts, providing a coordinated and effective approach to emergency situations. Additionally, the session will highlight the opportunities available through the Cadet Program and the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives within CAP, showcasing the organization’s commitment to fostering future leaders and advancing critical skills. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Colonel Jen Smith, Lt Col Mike Toedebusch Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463436

Join us for this Virtual Senior Member Reference Review Panels 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 [email protected] at least 2 weeks (Feb 12, 2025) before the event. 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/462286

Elizabeth Alves STEM Affiliate Leader at Learning Disabilities Association of America Elizabeth Alves will share her preparation for her mission and a deep dive of her endeavors, projects, programs, accomplishments and inspired goals as a passionate Humanitarian with over 20 years of experience in education, specializing in integrating STEM concepts for students of all abilities. Her expertise spans general and special education, with a focus on supporting neuro-diverse learners and the under resourced. Note: PDH / CEU is not being offered for the Spring 2025 sessions. Speaker(s): Elizabeth Alves Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456329

This free, online-only meeting is open to all IEEE membership grades, prospective members, and students! Please join us in our executive committee (ExCom) meeting where the IEEE Central Illinois Section discusses past and future activities, administrative items, and volunteer opportunities. Please check back later for a teleconference link and phone number. Agenda: Call to Order Roll Call Review Meeting Minutes Reports Unfinished Business New Business Announcements Open Floor Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461020

This free, optional training event is available to all IEEE members and prospective members within the IEEE Central Illinois Section (CILS) and surrounding areas. This session will offer general tips and assistance for anyone wishing to... * Learn about upcoming IEEE events and volunteer opportunities in central Illinois * Run an IEEE technical chapter or a student branch * Create or renew a technical chapter * Create or organize events * Add new officers * Request IEEE email or website services * Report past or future meetings * Contact other IEEE members in our area * Publish or share IEEE-branded materials ...or perform similar tasks. (3rd revision) Agenda: * Introduction to the IEEE CILS * Navigating the IEEE Website * Website resources for volunteers, chapters, and student branches * Volunteer Roles Available in 2024 * Volunteer Tools (vTools) * Training via IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) * Using IEEE Collabratec to find events and volunteers * Question & Answer session * Open Floor Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461033

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/462084

SEM Chapter 8 Officers AdCom meeting: Contact Scott Lytle: [email protected] for details and Teleconference phone information. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81576058578?pwd=QVdKTm8wN2p3RVh6QXQ0NTIyb0V4dz09 Co-sponsored by: Scott Lytle Agenda: Agenda on-line: Contact Steve Tomba [email protected] for details. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451644

Want to know more about MOVE disaster relief effort? The IEEE MOVE Townhall will provide a review of 2024 activities for all MOVE teams and then an overview of MOVE Plans for 2025 and beyond. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462196

Join us for a transformative session exploring the critical intersections of safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the engineering profession. Led by Dr. Mark McBride-Wright, author of The SAFE Leader and a globally recognized advocate for inclusion in engineering, this webinar dives deep into how traditional norms of masculinity impact safety culture, workplace inclusion, and mental health in engineering. Discover actionable insights from the SAFE Leader framework—Share, Act, Feel, Empower—and learn how to foster an environment where every engineer can thrive. By addressing societal pressures, breaking down barriers, and empowering leaders to embrace DEI as a core component of safety culture, participants will leave with tools to drive meaningful change in their organizations. This webinar is a must-attend for engineers, leaders, and DEI advocates striving to create safer, more inclusive engineering spaces. Speaker(s): Dr. Mark McBride-Wright 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. Learn about our sponsor: the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program - Powered by AMBA. AMBA specializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for IEEE members. Whether you’re seeking health, life, or disability coverage, AMBA has you covered. Visit the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program website to explore the benefits and options available to you: (https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/) 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/463521

This free, online-only meeting is open to all IEEE membership grades, prospective members, and students! Please join us in our executive committee (ExCom) meeting where the IEEE Central Illinois Section discusses past and future activities, administrative items, and volunteer opportunities. Please check back later for a teleconference link and phone number. Agenda: Call to Order Roll Call Review Meeting Minutes Reports Unfinished Business New Business Announcements Open Floor Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461021

This free, optional training event is available to all IEEE members and prospective members within the IEEE Central Illinois Section (CILS) and surrounding areas. This session will offer general tips and assistance for anyone wishing to... * Learn about upcoming IEEE events and volunteer opportunities in central Illinois * Run an IEEE technical chapter or a student branch * Create or renew a technical chapter * Create or organize events * Add new officers * Request IEEE email or website services * Report past or future meetings * Contact other IEEE members in our area * Publish or share IEEE-branded materials ...or perform similar tasks. (4th revision) Agenda: * Introduction to the IEEE CILS * Navigating the IEEE Website * Website resources for volunteers, chapters, and student branches * Volunteer Roles Available in 2024 * Volunteer Tools (vTools) * Training via IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) * Using IEEE Collabratec to find events and volunteers * Question & Answer session * Open Floor Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461035