Past events from the Season Sept. 2008 to July 2009

JOINT MEETING:
24 Sept. 2008 (Wednesday), 6:00pm-9:00pm
(presentation begins at 7:00pm)

Dr. Suresh Borkar of IIT offers a "Comparative Evaluation of Upcoming Broadband Technology Options" to support broadband wireless, after examining the available technologies and likely applications and requirements.
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25th Anniversary, DuPage Area ENGINEERS WEEK (February 15-21) at IIT Rice Campus:
Theme: "Sustainability and Alternate Energy Resources”

Speakers Forum, "O’Hare Modernization and Going Green",
   February 19, 6:00pm (presentation at 6:30pm)
Saturday ENGINEERS EXPO, hands-on activities and presentations,
   February 21, 11:00am-3:30pm
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SUB-SECTION MEETING:
25 Feb. 2009 (Wednesday), 6:30pm-9:00pm
(presentation begins at 7:00pm)

Paul Sand of Salare Security explores security challenges in the use of VoIP (voice over Internet) for companies.    He will also examine defenses available today, and demonstrate (live) attack techniques.
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NETSECURE09 at IIT Rice Campus, March 12, 2009, 7:30am - 6:00pm

IEEE Members qualify for "Society Attendee" registration discount

Keep ahead of IT threats!  Attend the 7th annual IT Security and Forensics Conference/Expo.
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SUB-SECTION MEETING:
25 Mar. 2009 (Wednesday), 6:30pm-9:00pm
(presentation begins at 7:00pm)

"Nuclear Renaissance - Real or Imaginary?"   Jim Fancher discusses the future expansion of the nuclear power industry, and examines some of the complex issues involved.
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JOINT MEETING with Technology Management Council:
22 Apr. 2009 (Wednesday), 6:30pm-9:00pm
(presentation begins at 7:00pm)

Two legal experts, Newton Marshall and Neil Miltonberger, will offer an overview on "Active Management of Litigation Risks".   Learn how to avoid or control litigation and risks in your technology projects.
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IIT STUDENT PROJECTS:
14 May 2009 (Thursday), 6:30pm-9:00pm

"IIT Steganography and Security Projects"  
Students from IIT present three yearlong projects:

• The intelligent use of Tarpits for private network security
• The detection of hidden information in JPEG files
• The best software tool for hiding secret information in mp3 music files

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SUB-SECTION MEETING:
27 May 2009 (Wednesday), 6:30pm-9:00pm
(presentation begins at 7:00pm)

Chris Lyons of Shure, Inc. will discuss "DTV transition and White Spaces", exploring frequency plans for the 700MHz band and last-minute changes in spectrum rules.
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JOINT MEETING with IEEE Chicago Section:
17 June 2009 (Wednesday), 6:30pm-9:00pm
(presentation begins at 7:00pm)

Panel Discussion:
"Career Management in an Uncertain Technical Employment Marketplace"

Learn about career planning, job transition and handling job loss in a difficult marketplace from three panelists, then ask your own specific questions.
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JOINT MEETING with IEEE Chicago Section and EMC Society:
15 July 2009 (Wednesday), 6:30pm-9:00pm
(presentation begins at 7:00pm)

In "Green Power and the Modern Grid", Jerry Ramie describes problems of the existing power grid and architectures that address those problems, while supporting renewable energy sources.
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