IEEE Hawaii Section May ExCom |
| The IEEE Hawaii Section will be holding its monthly Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting on Wednesday, May 7th 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 for $10 per person. Please give cash to Matt Sahara on the day of. Students do not need to bring payment. Date: 7 May 2025 Time: 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM Hawaii Time Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx | | | IEEE Hawaii Section General Meeting |
| Come and learn about IEEE and the Chapters and Affinity Groups we have here in Hawaii! Network with other engineers, IEEE members, and students. Date: June 17th or 18th (TBD) Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Hawaii Time Location: HPU at Aloha Tower | | |
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Panel discussion "Thriving in an AI & Emerging Tech World" |
| | | 🚀 Excited to Announce Our Upcoming Virtual Panel Discussion on AI and Emerging Technologies!
Join us for a thought-provoking and inspiring session as we bring together global leaders in academia, industry, and IEEE leadership to explore how AI and emerging tech are shaping our world.
🗓 Monday, June 23, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM (Your Time Zone)
📍 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gHV_bqGP
This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about innovation, digital transformation, and the future of technology.
💬 Let us know you're coming and feel free to share with your network! | | |
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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.
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.
Want to become an IEEE Senior Member? Contact Brianne at brianne.tengan@ieee.org. | | |
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Introduction to Geothermal Hawai'i |
| On March 5, representatives from UH, Puna Geothermal Venture, Geothermal Rising and Burns & McDonnell gave a presentation on geothermal energy at the UH Manoa campus. An overview of geothermal power generation was provided along with a summary of our unique geology in Hawai'i. IEEE IAS hope to repeat this "Geothermal 101" seminar annually. Mahalo to the students and professionals who attended! |
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68th Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair |
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The 68th Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair was held March 31st to April 2nd at the Neal Blaisdell Center. The IEEE Hawaii Section gave out special awards to the top 3 Senior Projects grades 9 to 12 and top 2 Junior Projects grades 6 to 8 related to Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. This year we had 4 IEEE members volunteer to judge the Senior Projects Song Choi, Eugene Chang, Tom Brotherton and Michael Hirakami. For the Junior Projects we had 3 judges John Borland, Sophie Tang and Al Toda. Governor Green opened the award ceremony by talking about his experience as a Westinghouse Science Fair participant and going to the National competition when he was a student many years ago. |
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| | | | On April 10th, the IEEE Hawaii Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) and Marine Technology Society (MTS) Hawaii Section had a joint pau hana at Pitch Sports Bar, where ocean scientists and engineers from industry and academia connected over pupus and drinks. Special thank you to SAME Honolulu Post for covering the drinks! We look forward to partnering with MTS Hawaii Section on future events. | Behind-the-scenes Skyline tour at Hitachi Rail |
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On April 12, IEEE Hawaii members had an incredible opportunity to go on a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Hitachi Rail facility, where we got an up-close look at the operations that keep the Skyline rail system running smoothly in Honolulu. From the state-of-the-art control center to the cutting-edge technology powering the autonomous trains, it was inspiring to see the level of innovation and engineering excellence in action. Big thanks to the Hitachi Rail team for hosting us and sharing insights into how the Skyline is helping shape the future of sustainable transportation in Hawai‘i. |
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Only new members or former members (2+ year lapse) are eligible for this offer.
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Upcoming conferences in Hawaii |
| 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Emerging Metaverse (ISEMV) | | | The IEEE International Symposium on Emerging Metaverse (ISEMV 2025), sponsored by the IEEE Metaverse Initiative, aims to contribute to shaping the convergence of the physical and digital worlds as we embark on a journey to understand, realize, and influence the Metaverse. ISEMV 2025 will take place from October 19-20 in Honolulu, HI. ISEMV is currently looking for Papers, Presentations, and Competition submissions as well as Sponsors. Papers submission deadline: 16 May 2025 Presentation Abstract submission deadline: 1 Aug. 2025 Competition Submission Deadline: 1 Sept. 2025 | | | | | | |
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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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