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July 13, 2007 at 3 p.m. Professor Kohzo Hakuta of the University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Tokyo, presents a seminar entitled "Manipulating Single Atoms and Single Photons Using Optical Nanofibers", organized by our Circuits & Devices Chapter. Click for details.

July 20, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Bjarne Stroustrup, original designer and implementer of C++, presents "C++0x Support for Generic Programming," organized by our Computer Chapter. Click for details.

Aug 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Behnaam Aazhang presents "Cooperative and Opportunistic Communication," organized by our Communications Chapter Click for details.

Sept 21, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. An IEEE Toronto Section and Professional Engineers of Ontario special event, "Nikola Tesla: The Genius Who Invented the 20th Century." Click for details. Registration required.

Sept 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. "Engineering Forum for Nuclear Technology in Ontario – Joint IEEE Toronto/Association of Polish Engineers in Canada Conference," organized by our Engineering & Human Environment Chapter. Click for details.

Every Saturday, July 7 to Aug 4 at 3:00 p.m. "Professional Practice Examination (PPE) Study Group" organized by our Women in Engineering Affinity Group. Click for details.

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Local IEEE Educational Programs

A series of 2-hour workshops by Image, Communication and Quality Specialist, Ayla Tezcan
Early bird specials available

"Etiquette in Networking: Netiquette" — September 20, 2007
Registration deadline: September 14, 2007

"Attention! Your Body is Talking: Body Language & Communication Image" — September 27, 2007
Registration deadline: September 21, 2007

"Your Color Vitamins: Personal Colors and Effects on People" — October 18, 2007
Registration deadline: October 12, 2007

"Invited to a Party? � Please RSVP! : Dining & Wining Protocol and Etiquette" — October 25, 2007
Registration deadline: October 19, 2007

"Project Management - Meeting those Pesky Requirements" by Celia Desmond — November 5 & 6, 2007 revised date
This two day seminar is for those who manage or work on projects, but have little or no formal training in the field. The course touches on key process areas described in the Project Management Institute's "Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge", including Project Integration, Scope Management, Cost Management, Time Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management, Quality Management, Communications Management, Human Resources. Techniques addressing the key areas of scope definition and management, risk assessment, managing the people aspects, schedule preparation, and budget management will be introduced.
Click for details. Registration deadline: October 29, 2007.

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George Eleftheriades Awarded 2008 IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award

Professor George Eleftheriades (FIEEE) has been recognized with the 2008 IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award, a prestigious IEEE Technical Fields Award given to only one person in any given year.

The IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award recognizes outstanding early to mid-career contributions to technologies holding the promise of innovative applications. The citation for Professor Eleftheriades' award is: "For pioneering contributions to the science and the technological applications
of negative-refraction electromagnetic materials."

The IEEE Toronto Section would like to congratulate George Eleftheriades for this great achievement.

Sridar Krishnan Awarded Engineers Canada Young Engineer Achievement Award

As reported in The Globe and Mail special report of Engineers Canada / Ingenieurs Canada, on Friday, May 25, 2007: "This year, the Young Engineer Achievement Award will be presented to Sridhar Krishnan, P.Eng., Ph.D. At just 35 years of age. Mr. Krishnan is chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ryerson University. Responsible for the delivery of five degree programs, he has made substantial contributions to the establishment of a successful graduate program and co-ordinated the first-ever accreditation of the B.Eng. program in computer engineering at Ryerson."

The IEEE Toronto Section would like to congratulate Sri Krishnan for this extraordinary achievement.

IEEE Milestone - First External Pacemaker The IEEE Toronto Life Members affinity group has successfully nominated the "Hopps First External Pacemaker" as an IEEE Milestone.

Pat Finnigan (LM Chair) is leading this initiative and he needs some help in working with researchers and IEEE members in the life sciences/medical area to gather some more information about Dr. Hopps and his pioneering work in the late 1940's. Click this link to see Dr. Hopps interviewed on a 1950's CBC archive clip from Front Page Challenge.

If you have any relevent information or expertise or are just interested to help out, please contact Pat using his .

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Your 2007 Section Officers (from left):
Marcelo Mota - Secretary
Alex Bot - Vice Chair
Alagan Anpalagan - Chair
Pelle Westlind - Treasurer

Another Well Attended Seminar
Dr. George Anders, Fellow IEEE
at the Marriott Hotel on Bloor St.

With great pleasure, I welcome you to our website that has a wealth of information and useful links for you. Our job is to serve the members of the Section as well as the society. We serve our members by organizing technical meetings and social gatherings to advance the knowledge and network with other professionals. Many thanks to our active and dedicated volunteers who contribute to the success of our Section. I welcome your suggestions that can help improve our services to our members. There are many other interests as can be seen by exploring the IEEE Toronto links on the left. Thank you very much for visiting our website.
Toronto Section Centennial - 2003

Dr. Alagan Anpalagan
IEEE Toronto Section Chair

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