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IEEE Central Montana Section

The Central Montana Section serves the counties of Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Gallatin, Glacier, Hill, Madison, Meagher, Park, Sweetgrass, and Toole.



Next Events!!

Click here to sign up for our next meeting - BBQ at the East Gallatin Recreation Area!

Note, our website will be moving to http://sites.ieee.org/central-montana
Stay tuned!

New Name!!

At the november 19th, 2011 MGA Board meeting, the board of directors approved a name change for our section.  Our section name has changed from "IEEE Montana Section" to "IEEE Central Montana Section."    The name change serves to harmonize our section's name with our neighbors in the Western Montana Section and Eastern Montana Section.  

Drawing of Central Montana Section Counties.



October 26 Meeting Announcement
A joint hosting by the
IEEE Central Montana Section
and the
IEEE MSU Student Chapter
Radiation Environments in Space
and its Effects on Electronics
Dr. James W. Howard Jr.
Radiation Environments & Effects Engineer, MSFC
Dr. Howard received a B.S, M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, as well as a M.S. in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Howard then worked at Renssealer as a Research Assistant Professor in the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Department and as the Associate Director of the Gaerttner LINAC Laboratory. Since 1995 he has been working as an on-site contractor for NASA, both at MSFC and GSFC, in the area of space radiation environments and their effect on electronic components and systems and has published over 60 technical papers on the effects of radiation on electronics. Wednesday, October 26, 2011


Precision Laser Ranging and Gas Sensing at Bridger Photonics
Randy Reibel, VP & COO
Brant Kaylor

Bridger Photonics, Inc. was founded in 2006 and ranked 146 on Inc. magazine’s list of the 500 fastest growing companies for 2011. This talk will provide a technical overview of Bridger Photonics’ three business areas and describe some of the challenges associated with starting up and running a high-technology company. Bridger’s core business areas include: precision ladar, precision lidar and advanced imaging.

Wednesday Oct 5, 2011 and Thursday Oct 6

Download as PDF by clicking here.

Strategies for Using IEEE Xplore
Wednesday 9 am, Roberts Hall 101

If you are an IEEE member, an engineering student, graduate student in technology, even a non-engineering student interested in technology, you know how knowledgeable research skills will contribute to your success. The Montana State University community has access to the IEEE Xplore, a digital library providing full text access to more than three million IEEE documents. Learn how to use IEEE Xplore in a "best practices" manner. This one hour talk and demo will cover all the latest features and insider tips when searching IEEE Xplore. Plus, learn what IEEE Xplore can do that Google can't!


Content Directions at the IEEE
Wednesday 12 noon, Roberts Hall 101

Technology is increasingly becoming an interdisciplinary field, as traditional silos give way to multidisciplinary analysis and solutions. In order to keep pace with rapid change, the IEEE has expanded its coverage of new and emerging technologies based on its core focus of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Computer Science. Learn about new content being offered by the IEEE including journals, eBooks, and conference proceedings.


Career, Content and Networking: Today's IEEE **FREE PIZZA**
Wednesday 5:30 PM, EPS 103

The IEEE is the world's largest technical membership association with over 400,000 members worldwide. Learn how the IEEE can contribute to your career and education. No longer just about Electrical Engineering, the IEEE has moved into a wide range of related technical disciplines. This talk explores how the IEEE furthers its members careers via the provision of networking opportunities and on-going technical education. Specific resources available to the Montana State University community and to IEEE members will be described and demonstrated.

Thursday Oct 6, 2:00-3:30 at MSU in Gaines 101


Hear from the following three individuals.

Federico Faggin
Developer of the Self-Aligned MOS
Silicon Gate Technology, which enabled
the creation of semiconductor memories
and microprocessors. In 1971 Mr. Faggin
led the team that designed and co-invented
the world's first microprocessor, the Intel 4004.

Jim Lotimer will speak about his
pioneering work with wireless animal
tracking. Jim is President & CEO Lotek
Wireless which supplies scientists with products
that enable the scientific study of over 1000
species in every ocean, on all continents.

George Plosker will briefly cover the human
side of the IEEE's 127 year history. IEEE founders,
include Bell, Edison, and Marconi. The IEEE is the
world’s largest professional association dedicated
to advancing technological innovation and
excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE has
more than 400,000 members in more than 160
countries.

Join us on Linked In!

The IEEE Montana Section has formed a group on Linked In. Click here to join.


Successful 2010 Annual Banquet!

Dr. Hashem Nehrir and Dr. Waded Cruzado
Dr. Waded Cruzado (right) presented the status of IEEE Fellow to Dr. Hashem Nehrir (left).
EE Professors
Professors from the Electrical and Computer Department joined in congratulating Dr. Nehrir.

Elections: Results are In.

Ross Snider will be our new Vice Chair / Chair Elect and Randy Larimer will continue as Secretary! Over 40 people voted online!

Annual Mailing

Our annual mailing was distributed in November. It includes a summary of the activities that happen at our section and encourages inactive members to join us again. Download sthe annual mailing here.


News

2009-10-21: Dr. Bill Jameson wins Region 6 Leadership Award!

At the IEEE Montana Section's October monthly meeting, section chair Mitch Hobish presented a Region 6 award to Dr. William Jameson. The plaque reads: "Outstanding Leadership and Professional Service Award, Presented to Dr. William J. Jameson, IEEE Life Member, Montana, For Outstanding Leadership and Professional Services to the IEEE, to the University, and to the Profession." Dr. Jameson commented that he and other award winners before him are proud to be involved in the IEEE Montana Section and thought a Montana section meeting was the best place to accept such an award. Congratulations Dr. Jameson!
For more information, go to http://www.montana.edu/cpa/news/nwview.php?article=7674

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