So do you think you know as much as a university student? Here’s your chance to find out. Come to the November section meeting and hear our local undergraduate engineering students give presentations on the topics of their choice. We have adjusted our meeting schedule to be more in line with the students’ schedule so that, as they are finishing projects, they can practice presenting on a body of engineers and receive feedback from us. If you are not careful you may even learn something! The PES chapter is providing a technical program this month for those that need to get continuing education credits for the licensure requirements. Either way, I believe both programs will be quite informative.
We had an excellent October meeting that was well attended. I want to thank Muelhbauer for being such gracious hosts in sponsoring this event. It is truly amazing how much technology has increased and improved even since I went to school. One of our life members asked the question, “What would Maxwell think?" Remember him? The mention of his name conjures up memories of curl and divergence. The technology of today might overwhelm the giants of yesterday, but in electrical engineering we truly get to stand on the shoulders of giants in our understanding of the world. What will tomorrow bring? I don’t know. But I do know that electrical engineering will be out front. Actually all engineering disciplines will be out front, we are just partial to electrical engineers. My thought is that the IEEE provides us the opportunity to meet as a body of engineers so that we can learn from each other. The local section, society chapters and student branches allow us that opportunity. We have 876 active members in our section. There is opportunity to learn from each one of them.
Not only does IEEE give us an opportunity to learn but also the opportunity to serve. We have numerous opportunities in the section for people to serve. We are currently working with the local Marine Technology Society in co-hosting the Oceans 2012 conference which will be held in Virginia Beach. The local Marine Technology Society is small (~14 members). We have been asked to help them with this conference. There is a great deal of work to be done to pull this off but I am confident that we can do it. I am going to be blunt about this - if we are successful, the section can make some money on this deal. We continue to struggle with finances (for the 3 years that I have been an officer). This will get us on some good footing when it comes to our financial picture.
November is the last technical presentation for this year. We will be looking for additional presentations starting in January and running through April. If you know of any potential presentations and/or presenters, please contact our Vice-Chair Greg Hodges.
Nominations for officers are still being taken by our past Chair, so please contact Kurt Clemente if you are interested in serving in our section. Elections will be in November.
Regards,
James Bolitho
2009 Chair
Hampton Roads Section
05 November 2009
13 October 2009
Brain Teaser Challenge - "September"†
by Butch Shadwell
Little Schlomo had nothing on his mind as he rolled the wheel down Pearl Street with his stick. The sound this perfect circle made as it rumbled along, drew his thoughts away from here and now. It was 1889, and for a ten year old in New York, life was lived in the street, and things were hard. Uncle Lenny, who had been living with his family for as long as he could remember, was sure his ship would come in any day now. Even though he knew it was rubbish, sometimes Schlomo would enjoy listening as his uncle would explain his latest get rich quick scheme. It was on a Tuesday, as he heard his Uncle Lenny describe his new electric light business. As you know, light bulbs were pretty expensive, about a dollar a piece, and they didn't really last that long. Lenny's idea was to sell folks lower voltage light bulbs which were a little cheaper and would last a little longer. He planned on buying transformers to reduce the voltage. What turn ratio did he need to run 25 volt bulbs? Hope you remember your electrifying history.Reply to Butch Shadwell at b.shadwell@ieee.org (email)
904-223-4510 (fax)
904-223-4465 (v)
3308 Queen Palm Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32250-2328.
www.shadtechserv.com
† Our friend Butch volunteers a bit too much, he never quite catches up to the current month.
IEEE Annual Election Results
The information provided below is the tally of votes of the 2009 IEEE Tellers Committee. These results are unofficial until the Tellers Committee Report is accepted by the IEEE Board of Directors at its meeting 22 November 2009.
IEEE President-Elect, 2010
Division II
Region 1 (Northeastern USA)
IEEE President-Elect, 2010
- J. Roberto Boisson de Marca 12,704
- Moshe Kam 15,690
- Joseph V. Lillie 14,903
Division II
- Caio A. Ferreira 1,346
- J. Keith Nelson 1,407
- Brian C. Wadell 1,028
- Peter N. Clout 2,354
- Elya B. Joffe 1,523
- Gerard (Gus) H. Gaynor 852
- Jeffrey M. Voas 1,034
- Susan K. (Kathy) Land 4,565
- James W. Moore 1,710
- Vincenzo Piuri 2,412
- Daniel S. Yeung 2,195
Region 1 (Northeastern USA)
- Peter Alan Eckstein 2,538
- Albert J. Reinhart 2,011
Region 3 (Southeastern USA)
- Eric S. Ackerman 1,474
- David G. Green 2,178
- James A. Jefferies 1,812
- Richard A. Painter 1,434
- Keith B. Brown 686
- Maike Luiken 630
- Marcelo O. Mota 337
- Gustavo A. Giannattasio 893
- Norberto M. Lerendegui 742
- S. Mark Halpin 682
- Steve M. Mills 716
- M. (Mark) Epstein 719
- Stanley L. Moyer 661
- Andrew L. Drozd 506
- T. W. (Ted) Olsen 891
- Thomas G. Habetler 8,977
- Donna L. Hudson 16,377
- James M. Howard 9,963
- Ronald G. Jensen 14,154
- Winnfort J. Myles 15,358
- Mauro G. Togneri 8,627
The Open Channel for October 2009
Inside The Open Channel
Front Page Mühlbauer Plant Tour (Newport News)
Upcoming Events
Nov 19 Student Paper Presentations
Page 2 From the Chair
Page 3 Directions to Mühlbauer.
Page 3 Student Paper Presentations
Page 4 From the PES Corner
Page 4 Biographical Sketch Raymond J. Riha, Ph.D.
Page 3 2010 Call for HR Section Nominations
Page 3 IEEE Annual Elections
Page 4 Remember to Return Your Ballot
Page 4 2010 Dues Notice Reminder
Page 4 Candidates Take On the Top issues
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Front Page Mühlbauer Plant Tour (Newport News)
Upcoming Events
Nov 19 Student Paper Presentations
Page 2 From the Chair
Page 3 Directions to Mühlbauer.
Page 3 Student Paper Presentations
Page 4 From the PES Corner
Page 4 Biographical Sketch Raymond J. Riha, Ph.D.
Page 3 2010 Call for HR Section Nominations
Page 3 IEEE Annual Elections
Page 4 Remember to Return Your Ballot
Page 4 2010 Dues Notice Reminder
Page 4 Candidates Take On the Top issues
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01 October 2009
October 2009 From The Chair
Fall is upon us. With school back in, football season starting, the weather getting cooler and the beginning of the fall program for the IEEE Hampton Roads Section.
We had a very impressive program hosted by our new Power and Energy chapter in September. Justin Turner from ODU provided us a glimpse of the ongoing work in the area of offshore wind power. One of the key objectives for the Virginia Energy Plan is to create renewable energy sources. In the outlying coastal areas of the state, it seems that we have sufficient wind resources to sustain a wind farm. Some projections have that the wind farm could generate as much as 20% of the energy requirements for the state of Virginia. This is significant and I believe vital to our state. The Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium was formed by the Virginia Legislature in 2007 to research and develop the concept to the point of commercialization and implementation of renewable energy sources. Justin provided us with the conceptual idea of the wind farm, taking into account the effects on other ocean users, migratory bird flight paths and included some issues concerning the potential entry points for the wind farm into the electric grid. I have to admit that I was impressed that we had over 40 members and guests at the meeting. In addition, the question and answer session prompted quite a discussion in areas outside of plain old electrical engineering. But don’t worry; we are still talking about the concept so there will still be room during design for some of that good old electrical engineering stuff. I want to thank Clark Nexsen for the use of their facilities.
We will be taking a field trip to Mühlbauer in Newport News in October. Please RSVP early for this event as this will be a catered event. There will be no cost for the members at this event as Mühlbauer has offered to pick up the tab. I want to thank Mühlbauer in advance for this generous offer. This field trip will provide us first hand view of a manufacturing plant that works with semiconductors and RFIDs. I know that I am looking forward to this opportunity. The student paper presentation is scheduled for November and I am hearing that there is a lot of interest this year. I encourage all of our undergraduate student members, especially those that are doing senior design papers to consider this as an opportunity to present before a group of engineers.
Your Hampton Roads Section leadership attended a training seminar for IEEE Section and Chapter leaders conducted by Region 3 and hosted by our friends in the Richmond Section at the end of September. This was very important for our section leadership in learning about the IEEE. I am fortunate to be working with some very dedicated volunteers in our section and region. Please bring up any concerns or ideas on how or what we can do as a section to any executive committee member. Our contact points are listed on our web page and we are looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
James Bolitho
2009 Chair
Hampton Roads Section
jbolitho@ieee.org
We had a very impressive program hosted by our new Power and Energy chapter in September. Justin Turner from ODU provided us a glimpse of the ongoing work in the area of offshore wind power. One of the key objectives for the Virginia Energy Plan is to create renewable energy sources. In the outlying coastal areas of the state, it seems that we have sufficient wind resources to sustain a wind farm. Some projections have that the wind farm could generate as much as 20% of the energy requirements for the state of Virginia. This is significant and I believe vital to our state. The Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium was formed by the Virginia Legislature in 2007 to research and develop the concept to the point of commercialization and implementation of renewable energy sources. Justin provided us with the conceptual idea of the wind farm, taking into account the effects on other ocean users, migratory bird flight paths and included some issues concerning the potential entry points for the wind farm into the electric grid. I have to admit that I was impressed that we had over 40 members and guests at the meeting. In addition, the question and answer session prompted quite a discussion in areas outside of plain old electrical engineering. But don’t worry; we are still talking about the concept so there will still be room during design for some of that good old electrical engineering stuff. I want to thank Clark Nexsen for the use of their facilities.
We will be taking a field trip to Mühlbauer in Newport News in October. Please RSVP early for this event as this will be a catered event. There will be no cost for the members at this event as Mühlbauer has offered to pick up the tab. I want to thank Mühlbauer in advance for this generous offer. This field trip will provide us first hand view of a manufacturing plant that works with semiconductors and RFIDs. I know that I am looking forward to this opportunity. The student paper presentation is scheduled for November and I am hearing that there is a lot of interest this year. I encourage all of our undergraduate student members, especially those that are doing senior design papers to consider this as an opportunity to present before a group of engineers.
Your Hampton Roads Section leadership attended a training seminar for IEEE Section and Chapter leaders conducted by Region 3 and hosted by our friends in the Richmond Section at the end of September. This was very important for our section leadership in learning about the IEEE. I am fortunate to be working with some very dedicated volunteers in our section and region. Please bring up any concerns or ideas on how or what we can do as a section to any executive committee member. Our contact points are listed on our web page and we are looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
James Bolitho
2009 Chair
Hampton Roads Section
jbolitho@ieee.org
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