May 2026

IEEE WIE AG Schenectady is going to organize WIE Distinguished Lecture (virtual webinar) on "Human System Engineering Initiatives: From Human Views to Human Readiness Levels" on 5 June 2026, Friday, 12-1 pm EDT. The speaker is Holly A. H. Handley, PhD, PE, the Interim Dean of the Interdisciplinary Schools and a Professor in the Engineering Management and System Engineering Department of Old Dominion University (ODU).

This talk discusses the role of Human System Engineering within the System Engineering discipline. It describes two initiatives that are enabling better integration of humans and systems. The Human Views comprise a system architecture viewpoint that provides a perspective on the human roles, activities, and information flows required by a complex system. The Human Readiness Levels assess the degree to which human-focused requirements are incorporated into design decisions and the readiness of a system to interact with its human operator. Together these two efforts encourage System Engineering for the total system by supporting a comprehensive integration of the human component into the systems engineering effort, which is critical to the design, development, and operation of successful systems. Current standards and applications of both initiatives will be included.

Date: 05 Jun 2026
Time: 06:00 AM HST to 07:00 AM HST
Location: Webex

Past Events

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa IEEE Student Branch recently held a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam-focused event featuring Justin Kauwale from Engineering Pro Guides. The session provided valuable insights, guidance, and preparation strategies for students planning to take the FE exam, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and professional licensure.

The 69th Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair was held on April 2nd at the Neal Blaisdell Center. This year there were 320 student participants from grades 6-12 who presented 248 poster projects. The IEEE EDS/SSCS Hawaii chapter gave out five $100 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 9 IEEE members and partners volunteer to judge, 5 for the Senior Projects: Song Choi, Eugene Chang, Tom Brotherton, Calvin Lee, and Ashtar Aggelopoulos, and 4 for the Junior Projects: John Borland, Michael Hirakami, Andy Crahan, and Vikas Kumar.

The top 3 Senior Project winners were:

1) Brendan Falcon, Junior at University Laboratory School, project title “Using AI

Object Detection to Detect Wildfires Through Aerial Footage”.

2) Tyler Ah Quin, Senior at University Laboratory School, project title “Cost-Effective Object Detecting AI to Detect Macroplastics”.

3) Ailani Cruz, Senior at Kealakehe High School, project title “An Inexpensive, Open-Source Alternative to Commercial Cell Counters: Leveraging Found Instruments, 3D Print & Computer Vision”.

The top 2 Junior Project winners were:

1) Michael May, 8^th grade at Kihei Charter School, project title “Understanding the Physics of Quantum Locking”.

2) Noleen Bianca Florentino and Esme Isidro, 8^th grade at Kalakaua Middle School project title “Bibi: A Semi-Autonomous Robotic Platform for High-Risk Environments”.

The student branches of IEEE UH-Manoa, IEEE-HKN, Society of Women Engineers, and IEEE Hawaii PES collaborated to host a Trivia Night on April 20th at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Aligning with Earth Week, the event incorporated engineering and sustainability-themed questions to create a timely and engaging experience. The trivia was conducted using Blooket, which provided an interactive, game-based format where participants could answer questions in real time and compete in a fast-paced environment.

The event featured two rounds: one focused on Earth Week topics related to sustainability and engineering, and another centered on HKN Pledge Week, with questions designed for pledges. As these pledges are soon to become IEEE members, the event also served as an opportunity to introduce them to the broader IEEE community, including PES and the Hawaii Section, while encouraging interaction with current members. Overall, the Trivia Night successfully combined education, engagement, and community-building.

On April 24, the IEEE Hawaii Section partnered with IEEE-USA to host an IEEE-USA Congressional Outreach Program (ICOP) event in Hawaii.

ICOP events provide Young Professionals (YPs) and Student Members with the opportunity to engage directly with congressional staff and discuss critical technology policy issues impacting their communities. Through these conversations, participants help advocate for innovation, research funding, and the advancement of engineering and technology at the federal level.

This event marked an important step in strengthening connections between Hawaii’s engineering community and national policymakers. The IEEE Hawaii Section looks forward to continuing to build relationships with congressional offices and collaborating with IEEE-USA to support future outreach efforts.

The 2026 IEEE Banquet, hosted by the IEEE Student Branch at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, brought together networking, entertainment, and community-building, and marked the return of the banquet for the first time since 2019. The evening began with a cocktail hour, where students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals had the opportunity to connect in a relaxed setting, followed by dinner and a live performance by a local artist. Attendees also participated in interactive activities, including a bingo-style networking game and group-based challenges. The program then transitioned into a series of speeches from past, present, and incoming IEEE Student Branch leaders, highlighting the organization’s impact, achievements, and future direction. The night concluded with closing remarks and recognition of graduating seniors. The event was made possible through the generous support of sponsoring companies, including Coffman Engineers, Burns & McDonnell, Rosendin, Bowers & Kubota, and Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates welcomed industry professionals from 13 different companies and organizations, providing valuable opportunities for mentorship within the engineering community. 

Advancing to IEEE Senior Member is a meaningful milestone that recognizes your professional experience, technical achievements, and contributions to the engineering community. It’s a great way to highlight your impact and grow your professional standing within IEEE.

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