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Stay connected - Check out the virtual events! The strength of the Silicon Valley has always come through networking, chance encounters, and a sharing of ideas. Stay relevant in the job market - maintain your network and keep up to date in your technology field by attending the excellent conferences, courses, and IEEE chapter events listed below. Between 65% and 85% of jobs are found through networking.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The economy is opening up; post your job opportunities here.
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers due on September 14, 2021 for the 23rd International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED'22) , which will be held locally in April 2022. Papers are accepted in the areas of manufacturing, design and EDA. Work-in-Progress (WIP) papers, and special session proposals are also accepted.
PROFESSIONAL WEBINARS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS
June 1 - July 4, 2021, Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), Virtual EventPremier international event which showcases cutting-edge technology in packaging, components and microelectronic systems science, technology and education, in an environment of cooperation and technical exchange.
September 27-29, 2021, Strategic Materials Conference (SMC), San Jose
October 10-14, 2021, Save the date for the 13th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Vancouver, Canada
October 11-13, 2021, MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress (MSEC),
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH ADDITIONAL EDUCATION You are cordially invited to attend the RF and wireless training courses listed below by Besser Associates, the worldwide leader in RF and wireless training. 
RF Technology Certification, Starts September 20, On Demand, Online For the complete schedule please visit: BesserAssociates.com. SCU Engineering: Leading the way to a sustainable future. 
Engineering with a Mission
Power Systems and Sustainable Energy ProgramStudents in this two-year program learn about the basics of power grid, the technical challenges of a grid with high penetration of renewable energies, the existing policy, and the pricing of the grid, while also learning the rudiments of project management—a necessary tool in this field. Topics of study include:
* Fundamentals of power systems For more information, see scu.edu/engineering/academic-programs/power-systems-and-sustainable-energy-program/master-of-science-program// To obtain more information on SCU's School of Engineering, please contact Stacey Tinker, Director of Admissions, at stinker@scu.edu or call 408-554-4313. 
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension - A legacy of more than 50 years of personalized classroom experience — now bringing that to your home — live, online professional courses for every stage of your career.
Follow this link to browse upcoming courses.
Embedded Linux Design and Programming, Begins 7/26/2021 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054; Email: extension@ucsc.edu; Phone: 408-861-3700
VOLUNTEER AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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School Science Presenters Wanted for AVS Science in Action - ncccavs_education@avs.org or brynsvold@ieee.org!
Have you ever thought about teaching? Learn more and Apply for the EnCorps Fellowship for STEM Professionals - encorps.org
Project Open NanoCarbon - Monthly meetups/opensci journal club to research, build and deploy open hardware to rapidly solidify gigatonnes of carbon from atmospheric CO2. Advise & mentor underrepresented young adult entrepreneurs. Flexible time commitment. Business and technology experienced professionals browse details, and apply to join at skysthelimit.org
EGRID SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Besser Associates The Worldwide Leader in RF and Wireless Training. Online classes available now; see ad below left for further details on specific courses.
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IEEE CHAPTER AND SOCIETY EVENTS
7/30. 12:00 pm, MBSS, Seattle Section Affinity Group, CN, Laser Guided Surgery, Virtual Event
8/11, 4:00 pm, SCV SUST, Photonic Structure Textiles for Localized Thermal Radiation Control: From Laboratory Experiments to Large-Scale Textile Manufacturing, Virtual Event
8/12, 12:00 pm, SFBA EPS, Qualification of Robo-Taxi: Environments and Failure Modes for Autonomous Vehicles, Webex
8/19, 12:00 pm, SFBA CS, Introducing Globalscale Atmosic M2 BLE module with Bryan Cheng, Virtual Event
8/19, 12:00 pm, SFBA SD EPS, Package Technology, Design, and Methodology Challenges and Solutions for High Bandwidth Electronic Systems, Webex
9/9, 12:00 am, SFBA SD EPS, MTT, Chiplet-In-Wafer Technology For The Development Of III-V RF ICs, Webex
9/16, 12:00 pm, SFBA EPS SUST, Sustainable Electronics – From Dumped e-Waste to a Circular Economy: What is Needed?, WebEx
9/30, 12:00 am, SFBA EPS, Ultrafast Time Domain Cryogenic CMOS Device Characterization Platform for Quantum Computing Applications, WebEx
San Francisco Section
IEEE San Francisco Section is excited to announce the new Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group. Join the group and take advantage of technical and professional activities empowering Women in Engineering. If you're interested, please contact the Group Founder at ksalima@ieee.org.
Oakland East Bay Section
8/4-5, 8:30 am, OEB SPS COMM, Center for Advanced Signal and Image Sciences (CASIS) 2021 Workshop, Virtual Event Computed-tomography reconstruction and analysis, signal and image processing and control, radiation detection and isotope ID, electromagnetic sensing methods, adaptive optics, novel sensing modalities, etc. OEB PES, Speakers and topics of interest requested! Let us know what topics you would like to know about so we can better meet the needs of our community. Please contact Rosanna Lerma at rosanna@edesignc.com.
IEEE SENIOR ELEVATION MEETING
The next meeting for information on rising to the ranks of Senior IEEE member is on Monday, July 26th from 6 to 6:30 pm. This meeting will go over the steps you need to take to achieve this prestigious rank. Afterwards, three references will be lined up for you as a requirement for this elevation. See here for more information.
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Engineering chapters, societies, and affinity groups in the SF Bay Area
* Antenna and Propagation Society (APS) * Blockchain (BC) * Circuits & Systems Society (CASS) * Consultant's Network of Silicon Valley (CNSV)* Consumer Technology Society (CTSoc) * Control Systems Society (CSS) * Communications Society (ComSoc) * Computer Society (CS)* Computational Intelligence Society (CIS) * Electronic Packaging Society (EPS) * Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) * Engineering In Medicine & Biology Society (EMBS) * Industry Applications Society (IAS) * Instrumentation & Measurement Society (IMS) * Life Members Affinity Group (LMAG)* Magnetics Society (MAG) * MEMS & Sensors Council (MEMS) * Microwave Theory & Techniques (MTT) * Nanotechnology Council(NANO) * Nuclear & Plasma Sciences (NUE) * Photonics (PHOT)* Power & Energy Society (PES) & Industry Applications Society (IAS) * Power Electronics Society (PELS) * Product Safety Engineering (PSE) * Reliability (REL) * Robotics & Automation (RAS) * Sustainability (SUST) * Signal Processing Society (SPS) * Silicon Valley Technology History Committee (SVTHC) * Society for Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) * Solid State Circuits Society (SSCS) * Startup Special Interest Group (SIG) * Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) * Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) * Women In Engineering Affinity Group (WIE) * Young Professionals Affinity Group (YP) IEEE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Thinking of becoming a member of IEEE? Benefits include: * Free subscription to the IEEE Spectrum * Access to a library of publications and published papers * Join a standards working group * Join a chapter or society and have a positive impact on your career and industry * Advance your career with networking opportunities * Gain access to Collabratec for job seekers * Receive discounts on home, auto, travel, health, dental, and life insurance, as well as Dell, and UPS at IEEE Member Discount Services Benefits * Wolfram - Mathematica technical computing software, available to students and professional members worldwide * GradFin- student loan refinance advisory available for US borrowers * More new discounts coming in 2021 * Insurance Circuit, a free, monthly newsletter from Mercer, which covers news and information about the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program and financial wellbeing. * Marketplace, a new platform for a changing variety of time-sensitive and exclusive discounts on products and services. * An opportunity to be part of a society which is changing the world. Please use Sandra Winkler as a referral, member #85012626
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