IEEE Southern Minnesota Section

With all the budget cuts in our education system, a lot of “extras” have been taken out of our schools. The SKPL program puts those premium learning experiences back into the communities, making them free and accessible to the public. IEEE- Region 4 believes all children – regardless of race, gender, financial condition, or home environment – should have access to high-quality, hands-on STEM learning experiences. By making catalyst grants available to public libraries, they are empowered to start their own science kit collections that are free and accessible to the public. As a volunteer-based organization, IEEE- Region 4 is looking for people that are passionate about STEM education and are interested in helping to bring SKPL to children in their communities. This presentation will include the SKPL mission, purpose and process as well as the history of SKPL. Why SKPL is important and how Life Members can make a difference will be discussed. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Region 4 Speaker(s): John, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440805

A coffee/social hour. Speaker(s): Ron, Agenda: Social Hour or so. Bldg: Novios Cafe back room, 120 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55901

Gwen Stevens is the Director of Cooperative Relations at People’s Energy Cooperative. She’s been at the Cooperative for 13 years and her department includes member and community relations (i.e. marketing, communications, and events), HR, safety, economic development, and legislative relations. Gwen has been married to her husband Ken for 29 years. They have three daughters and live in Rochester. Gwen will talk about the rich history of rural electric cooperatives, the history of People’s Energy, and how they serve the greater Rochester area today. She will also talk about the legislative issues that are important to the Cooperative. Speaker(s): Gwen Stevens, Agenda: 6:30 - 7:00 Social half hour to grab food and drink 7:00 - 8:00 Technical talk Room: Mann Hall, Bldg: Medical Sciences Building, 300 3rd Ave SW, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55902, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446057