| | Aloha Hawaii Section Members, As we approach the end of another year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress and accomplishments we've achieved together as part of the Hawaii Section. It's been a year of growth, collaboration, and new beginnings, and I am excited to share some of the highlights with you. New Society, Geographic, and University Representation:
This year, we successfully restarted the Antennas and Propagation Chapter, providing renewed opportunities for engagement. We also formed a Joint Chapter with Oceanic Engineering, gaining local representation of the Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, and Robotics and Automation Societies. Additionally, we submitted petitions to establish a Hawaii Pacific University Student Branch and an Island of Hawaii Subsection, expanding our reach and strengthening our connections with future engineers and communities across the islands. Increased Collaboration Across the Region:
Our local Chapters and Affinity Groups made significant strides in collaborating with sister organizations across Region 6 (Western USA). Together, we co-hosted a variety of virtual technical talks and social events, further enhancing our connection with the broader IEEE community and providing valuable opportunities for learning and networking. Increased Collaboration with Local Industry and Professional Engineering Societies:
We also saw meaningful partnerships with local industry and professional engineering societies this year. A notable example was the success of Kapili Maui, an initiative that brought together the local engineering community to provide support for those affected by the Maui Wildfires of 2023. This effort demonstrated the strength of our community in responding to regional challenges and working together for the greater good. These achievements represent just a few of the exciting developments that have taken place this year. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all of you for your participation, enthusiasm, and support. Each of you plays a vital role in the success of our Section, and I look forward to continuing our work together as we build an even stronger community in the coming year. Mahalo,
Brianne Tengan
Hawaii Section Chair |
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IEEE Hawaii Industry Applications Society (IAS) Chapter Wins! |
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Two representatives from the IAS Hawaii Chapter ExCom were funded by both Burns & McDonnell and IAS to attend the IAS Annual Meeting 2024 held in Phoenix, AZ. There, Matt Sahara and Keil Anderson were able to give an update about recent developments in the Hawaii Chapter, share experiences with chapter leaders from around the globe, and build relationships with key members of the Society. At the IAS CMD Awards Dinner, IAS Hawaii formally accepted the first place international IAS award for the Most Impactful Webinar of 2024. Thank you to each and every one of you for your support and dedication to get us this far. Stay tuned for more exciting IAS events and opportunities in 2025!! |
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Hawaii FIRST Robotics: Call for Volunteers | Hawaii FIRST Robotics is looking for volunteers for our big state championship event on Sunday, December 15th. - Event: FIRST Lego League (late elementary – middle school students) & FIRST Explorer (elementary students only)
- Season Theme: Submerged (see link for this year’s game video)
- Location: McKinley High School Gym & Library, 1039 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814
- For more information, please contact: Cris Felicitas (cris808@hawaii.edu)
- Volunteer Hours: 7:30am – 2:30pm (hours can vary depending on the role needed)
- Volunteer Registration (first time volunteers, please click on “Sign Up Here” to register) https://login2.firstinspires.org/Account/Login
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IEEE Hawaii Section December ExCom |
| The IEEE Hawaii Section will be holding its monthly Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting on Thursday, December 5th from 6:30-7:30pm. The meeting will be virtual via WebEx. Date: 5 December 2024 Time: 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM Hawaii Time Location: WebEx (online meeting details given after registration) | | |
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Acceleration of Encryption Chip Design and Fabricati |
| This talk will cover basics of public-key encryption, and example design optimization of elliptic-curve based encryption algorithms. Then extend design optimization on post quantum crypto-algorithm, CRISTALS-Kyber (FIPS 203 MLB-KEM)/Dilithium (FIPS204 MLB-DSA), hash based (FIPS 205 SHB-DSA), isogeny based encryption algorithms. This talk will also introduce our recent activities, Agile-X project, for democratizing chip designs and fabrications. Date: 04 Dec 2024 Time: 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM Hawaii Time Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 |
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Entrepreneurship for Engineers: Turn Your Innovation into an Impact Business |
| Aloha, Engineers of Hawai'i! Are you ready to transform your technical expertise into a thriving business that can make a real difference in our islands, mainland, and beyond? Introducing Entrepreneurship for Engineers—a four-part course designed to help you explore entrepreneurial opportunities, develop essential business skills, and turn your innovative ideas into successful ventures. Our approach is especially relevant to complex, high-value solutions. These solutions could be hardware, software, a service (XaaS), or a professional service (consulting). The differences between these delivery models are more minor than most people realize. Explore the value of your solution. There are many business options for delivering a solution. Many profitable business models do not match the parameters that interest investors. Is there a business model that can deliver your goals? Participants are expected to bring a product concept to explore with the course topics. The consequences of the basic concepts are more concrete with a personal use case. The remaining date for the course is on 12/10. Register for the program using the link below or to request for more information. |
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Surf & Circuits: IEEE MTT-S Hawaii Networking and Beach BBQ |
|  | The IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) Hawaii Chapter held its "Surf & Circuits" techno-networking event on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at Magic Island. This unique gathering combined cutting-edge microwave and RF technology discussions with the relaxed atmosphere of Hawaii's beautiful coastline and offered an excellent opportunity for professionals to connect with peers, for students to engage with potential mentors, and for all attendees to stay current with the latest developments in the field. |
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Engineering Your Financial Success |
|  | On November 21st, the IEEE Hawaii Young Professionals held a financial talk geared toward young professionals and students at Dave & Busters. Roxy Kiessling of WestPac Wealth Partners covered Financial Organization, Protection, Wealth Building, and Long-term Tax planning. |
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IEEE UH Manoa Student Branch Prepares for the FE Exam |
|  | On November 6th, the IEEE UH Manoa Student Branch held their Third General Meeting with guest speaker Justin Kauwale of Engineering Pro Guides, who covered how to study and prepare for the FE Exam. He discussed the importance of the FE, walked through test registration, and discussed what the exam looks like for participants. He encouraged students to take the FE through practice problems and provided study materials and tips to help students succeed. Justin graciously provided study guides to the attendees and paid for one lucky attendee’s FE exam. |
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IEEE UH Manoa NVIDIA Career Journeys |
|  | On November 15th, the IEEE UHM Student Branch hosted alumnus Sean Teramae, who spoke about his journey from UH Manoa to Blizzard Entertainment to Snapchat and now to his current job at NVIDIA! Students heard about major lessons he's learned throughout his career and what skills he recommends students should hone early. |
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Upcoming conferences in Hawaii |
| - 2024 IEEE 17th International Conference on Nano/Molecular Medicine & Engineering (NANOMED), 2 - 5 December 2024 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
- 2024 Annual Computer Security Applications Conference (ACSAC), 9 - 13 December 2024 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
- 2025 Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium (Pan Pacific), 27 - 30 January 2025 | Maui, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
- 2025 International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications (ICNC), 17 - 20 February 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
For more information about upcoming conferences, visit https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/search?q=Hawaii | | |
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Wiliki O Hawaii Newsletter |
| WILIKI O HAWAII or "The Engineer of Hawaii" is a newsletter published monthly by the HAWAII COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING SOCIETIES (HCES). The full version can be seen here. |
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