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The Electronic Newsletter of the IEEE Toronto Section - the latest news
about upcoming events and the people that make them happen - Section and
Chapter meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events of interest
occuring in Toronto and surounding areas. Posted every month.
Now formatted for portrait-orientation printing.
Upcoming Chapter/Group Meetings
Oct 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Prof. Xiaodong Wang of Columbia University presents "Statistical Signal Processing for Misbehavior and Attack Detection in Wireless Networks," organized by our Communications Chapter. Click for details.
Oct 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
Prof. Robert Calderbank of Princeton University presents "Space-Time Codes: Geometry versus Algorithms," organized by our Communications Chapter. Click for details.
Oct 11, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Ortho Flint, Department of Mathematics, University of Western Ontario, presents "Knot Theory and its Applications," co-organized by our Computer and Engineering in Medicine & Biology Chapters. Click for details.
Oct 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Jan Jekielek presents "Communication Solutions For Todays Engineering Management," organized by our Engineering & Human Environment Chapter.Click for details.
Oct 26, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Mike C. Fletcher presents "One Laptop per Child," organized by our Computer Chapter. Click for details.
Oct 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
IEEE Toronto 2007 Annual General Meeting and Awards Dinner. Click for details. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Oct 30, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
The IEEE Toronto Engineering in Medicine & Biology Chapter presents the "EMBS Annual Wine & Cheese," with guest speakers: Dr. Alistair Glass, Ontario Deputy Minister of Research and Innovation; Neil Fraser, President of Medtronic of Canada; and Kris Shah, Vice-President of Baylis Medical Company. details.REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Nov 1, 2007 (revised date) at 6:45 p.m.
Steve Eng of Enviro-Energy Technologies Inc. presents a seminar on "Solar Photo Voltaic as an Investment" co-sponsored by PEO Toronto Dufferin Chapter and our Women in Engineering Affinity Group. details.REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Local IEEE Educational Programs
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A series of 2-hour workshops by Image, Communication and Quality Specialist, Ayla Tezcan
"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
Registration Fees for each workshop (GST included):
IEEE Member: Early Bird: $31.80 / Regular: $84.80
Non-IEEE Member: Early Bird: $53.00 / Regular: $116.60>
"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 here for details.Registration deadline: October 29, 2007.
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Upcoming Conferences
Feb 28, 2008 (revised date)...."Engineering Forum for Nuclear Technology in Ontario Joint IEEE Toronto/Association of Polish Engineers in Canada Conference, Click to see their website.
All IEEE Conferences in Canada - please use this link.
Section News
Saturday evening, October 27, 2007 is our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and awards dinner at the lovely Old Mill Inn in Toronto. Why not come along and enjoy a great meal, listen to a facinating speaker, and see who this year's award winners are. For more information, please Contact our Section Secretary -
Marcelo
IEEE Toronto Section Call for Nominations for Office (PDF)
Deadline: September 15, 2007
IEEE Toronto Section Receives 2006 Sustained Membership Growth Award
The IEEE Toronto Section has been recognized by the IEEE Regional Activities Board (RAB) for its continued success in attracting and retaining Outstanding Leadership and its results in IEEE Membership Development Activities for the period of 2004 to 2006 in Region 7. The section would like to thank volunteers Dimitri Androutsos and Alex Bot for their leadership in membership development.
IEEE News
IEEE Launches Internet Television
27 September IEEE is announcing the launch of IEEE.tv an Internet-based television network that features targeted programming on technology and engineering produced by IEEE members. Featuring a variety of programming options including hot topics in technology, conference highlights and interviews with industry experts, IEEE.tv can be viewed at www.ieee.org/ieeetv .....more
First IEEE 802 Wireless Standards Education Workshop to Take Place at IEEE GLOBECOM
26 September The IEEE Educational Activities Board in cooperation with the IEEE Standards Association is presenting a first of its kind standards education workshop. Through this workshop, attendees can learn about the important role IEEE 802 Wireless Standards play in manufacturing and production processes. In association with IEEE GLOBECOM, the workshop is scheduled to take place 30 November to 1 December 2007 in Washington, DC.
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And check out the IEEE Institute Magazine here.
Membership
Future Senior Members of the IEEE Toronto Section
Have you been
in professional practice for at least ten years and have shown significant
performance over a period of at least five of those years? You should
be an IEEE Senior Member. Need help in obtaining your three
references? We will help you - just contact Dimitri
, our membership chair.
Please click this link to find out the advantages, the requirements,
and an explanation of the process including key links to apply online.
Volunteers Invited
Volunteering a few hours a month is a very rewarding experience - we have a
great group of about 45 volunteers who contribute to the smooth running of
our Section - by distributing the workload over many Section members, the
individual load is kept small. If you are interested, please contact our
Section Chair Alagan Anpalagan at this
Advertising
For Advertisting in the annual printed edition of IEEE Toronto Section - The Annual Connection
please contact the Editor.
The IEEE Toronto Section accepts advertising for items deemed to be of
interest to our members. If you would like to advertise in our newsletter,
please contact the editor.
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