Understanding climate change, ocean warming and circulation, sea level rise, and tsunamis, earthquakes and geophysics comes with observations. Because the ocean and earth are difficult and costly to monitor, we lack fundamental data to adequately model, understand, and address these processes. Over the last decades, dedicated submarine cable systems have been supporting science and early warning. These are now evolving to be based on a commercial component, what we call SMART Cables: Science Monitoring And Reliable Telecommunications. The SMART Cables Initiative is working to integrate sensors into telecom cables. These sensors will share the power and communications infrastructure of millions of kilometers of undersea cable, enabling seafloor-based global ocean and Earth observing at modest incremental costs. The UN Joint Task Force (JTF) is facilitating the adoption and implementation. Initial sensors include temperature, pressure, and seismic motion. These sensors will provide data for improving ocean heat content and circulation and sea level rise estimates, global tsunami and earthquake warning networks, and geophysical understanding of the earth. These sensors and future extensions can help protect the cable from natural and anthropogenic hazards. We review some history and then describe the SMART initiative and provide more detail on two systems: Tamtam connecting Vanuatu and New Caledonia, and Atlantic CAM connecting Lisbon (the Continent), Azores and Madeira in a 3700 km ring with SMART nodes along the cable, both to be installed in 2026. Opportunities for further developments to improve both ocean observing as well as cable protection will be discussed. Co-sponsored by: MTS Hawaii Speaker(s): Bruce M. Howe Room: POST 414, 1680 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96822

Monthly ExCom meeting. All Section members are welcome. Dinner will be provided for $10 per person. Please give cash to Matt on the day of. Students do not need to bring payment. Please register for the vTools event so we can get an accurate headcount. Include dietary restrictions in "Special Requests" when registering. If you have Chapter/Affinity Group updates or other announcements and discussion points you would like to add to the agenda, please send them to the Section Chair Brianne Tengan <[email protected]> 2 days in advance. The HPU map can be found in this link: https://www.hpu.edu/about-us/files/dt-wp-map.pdf Room: Sharkys Cove (Second Floor-by Sunset Ballroom), Bldg: ATM Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Dr, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96813, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481443

September ExCom 733 Bishop Street, Suite 2000, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485244

Lei of Growth: Aloha, Mentorship & Career Building is a special event created to support and celebrate women in engineering and technology in Hawai'i. This event combines professional growth with the welcoming spirit of Hawai‘i. The participants will take part in a fun and meaningful lei-making activity, where making a lei becomes a symbol of building connections, sharing knowledge, and growing together. It’s a chance to relax, meet others, and enjoy a mix of culture and career support in one place. The participants will also join mentoring circles, where they can talk with experienced engineers and ask questions about their career path, job search, or how to succeed in engineering. A career corner will be available to help them improve their resume or LinkedIn profile. There will be time to network, enjoy light snacks, and meet others in a friendly setting. Lei of Growth will give tools, encouragement, and inspiration — all with the spirit of aloha. Honolulu , Hawaii, United States

[] Speakers: Caroline Carl is an experienced clean energy and climate advocate with over fifteen years project management experience in Hawaii’s dynamic energy ecosystem. As Hawai‘i Energy’s Executive Director, she oversees the planning and execution of a range of energy efficiency programs helping Hawai‘i families and businesses. She is responsible for the design of Hawai‘i Energy’s energy optimization initiatives targeting peak demand reduction and load flexibility. As part of this work, she spearheads several collaborative planning efforts with key industry stakeholders supporting the adoption of clean energy technologies. She currently serves as on the Executive Board for the Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) and was a Board member of the Hawai‘i Solar Energy Association (HSEA) from 2018 - 2024. Caroline holds a B.A in Environment and Development from McGill University and a M.S. in Geographic Information Science and Technology from the University of Southern California. Eileen L. Stewart is the Business Solutions Manager at Hawai‘i Energy, where she leads the advancement and execution of commercial energy efficiency programs. She manages commercial program performance tracking and reporting and oversees a team of Energy Advisors to deliver Hawai‘i Energy’s commercial offerings. In her five years with the Program, she has developed initiatives in energy optimization, small business grants, and Strategic Energy Management and served as an industrial energy advisor. Prior to Hawai‘i Energy, she managed operations and development at the nonprofit Hawai‘i Appleseed Center – a local advocacy organization focused on economic and social equity. She holds a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech with a minor in Green Engineering. Melissa Onishi is an Energy Advisor with Hawai‘i Energy, where she provides consultation on energy efficiency and conservation initiatives for sectors including restaurants, grocery, agriculture, and food production and distribution. She works closely with customers to identify opportunities for energy savings, develop tailored solutions, and secure financial incentives that accelerate the implementation of high-impact efficiency measures. Melissa holds both a B.S. and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. 244 Holmes Hall, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States