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Home » Section News » April 2024 Monthly Update

April 2024 Monthly Update

By btengan
04 April, 2024

Elections Timeline

Chapters and Affinity Groups will be holding elections this year. If you are interested in being part of the Nominations and Appointments Committee or running as an officer for a Chapter or Affinity Group, please reach out to the current Chapter/Affinity Group Chair, or Section Chair Brianne (brianne.tengan@ieee.org). You can find contact information for the Chapter's chairs on our website. r6.ieee.org/hawaii/chapters-and-groups/ The Chapter and Affinity Group election timeline will follow a similar structure to the Section Election timeline, which can be found at r6.ieee.org/hawaii/about/section-elections/.

IEEE Senior Member Elevation

IEEE membership enhances every stage of your career. Whether you are an established professional or just starting out, IEEE membership identifies you as superior talent. Advancing your member grade can bring added peer recognition to your accomplishments. Grade advancement is encouraged because it is required, in most cases, for key volunteer positions at the IEEE.

The grade of Senior Member is the highest for which application may be made and shall require experience reflecting professional maturity. For admission or transfer to the grade of Senior Member, a candidate shall be an engineer, scientist, educator, technical executive, or originator in IEEE-designated fields for a total of 10 years and have demonstrated 5 years of significant performance. For more information, please access this link:

Call to application

IEEE Member Recognition

The IEEE Hawaii Section extends its heartfelt congratulations to Brianne Tengan for her remarkable achievement in being awarded the Membership Development Award by the IEEE Region 6. This prestigious recognition underscores Brianne's exceptional contributions towards fostering growth and enhancing engagement within the organization's membership network. Her proactive leadership and dedication have significantly strengthened IEEE's presence in Hawaii and beyond.

In recognition of their remarkable initiatives and leadership, the IEEE Hawaii Section awarded Alvin Toda, Eugene Chang, and Brianne Tengan for their significant contributions. Alvin Toda was acknowledged for initiating the IEEE Hawaii Annual Whale Watching event in 2015, Eugene Chang for leading the initiative to setup, organize and champion the Life Member Affinity Group in 2023, and Brianne Tengan for chartering the Women in Engineering Affinity Group in the same year. Their initiatives serve as inspiring examples of the positive impact that individuals can have when they dedicate themselves to advancing the goals and values of the IEEE organization.

Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section April ExCom

The IEEE Hawaii Section will be holding its monthly Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting on Thursday, April 4th from 6:30-7:30pm. The meeting will be held at UH Manoa Holmes Hall 244, with an online option available via WebEx.

Dinner will be provided at the in-person meeting for $10 per person. Please give cash to Matt on the day of. Students do not need to bring payment.

Date: 04 April 2024

Time: 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM Hawaii Time

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx

Register Now

Scientific Entrepreneurship: Taking Labs results to market. Understanding the process, Assessing Markets and Securing Funding

Unlock the potential of scientific entrepreneurship with Senior IEEE member Marc Perron as he bridges the gap between academia research and industry. In this succinct 30-minute presentation, Marc delves into the essentials of navigating the technology transfer and deep tech entrepreneurship landscape, comprising three key components: Process, Assessing Market Viability, and Securing Funding.

Date: 12 April 2024

Time: 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM Hawaii Time

Location: WebEx

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IEEE Life Member Conference

Open to all interested technology enthusiasts, the first-ever IEEE Life Members Conference will focus on the evolution of technology, applications, and contributions. Network with industry-based luminaries and technical professionals, learn about emerging technologies, and appreciate the influence IEEE members have on the profession.

Date: 14-16 April 2024

Location: Austin, Texas, USA

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Past Events

Cognitive RF Systems: Using AI to solve complex problems

AI enables RF systems to respond more quickly and effectively to dynamic environment conditions with complex and novel emitters. This presentation by Dr. Karen Haigh introduced a broad overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in complex radio frequency systems and will illustrate where the AI techniques of situation assessment, decision making, and machine learning can function in an RF system.

IEEE UHM Student Branch Pi Day Social

On March 13th, the IEEE UH Manoa Student Branch held a Pi Day Social, where they celebrated with pizza, pie, and pie-ing their professors! Professor Galen Sasaki, Dean Brennon Morioka, Professor Mark Nelson, Professor Aaron Ohta, Assistant Dean Song Choi, Professor Boris Murmann, Associate Dean Steve Durbin, and Professor Wayne Shiroma stepped up to the plate to get "pied" by members of the UH Manoa College of Engineering.

IEEE Hawaii Section 8th Annual Whale Watching Cruise And Social On Atlantis Cruise Majestic

The IEEE Hawaii Section delighted members and guests with its 8th Annual IEEE Hawaii Section Whale Watch Cruise and Social, held aboard the Atlantis Adventures Majestic on Saturday, March 23rd, from 11 AM to 2 PM. This eagerly anticipated event provided attendees with a unique opportunity to mingle, enjoy the scenic beauty of Hawaii's waters, and engage with IEEE Hawaii Section officers.

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