February 2025

Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section February ExCom

The IEEE Hawaii Section will be holding its monthly Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting on Wednesday, February 5th 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: 5 February 2025

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

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx

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Call for Volunteers: FIRST Robotics Hawaii

FIRST Robotics is looking for volunteers for the 2025 Hawaii Regional Competition. Volunteers are to assist in different roles including field reset, scorer, judges, and more. No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided.

Date: 20-23 March 2025

Time: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM HST, most help needed on Saturday and Sunday

Location: Saint Louis School Gyms

Interested volunteers must create a FIRST account to sign up. Additional information on how to complete volunteer registration is found here. For any questions, contact info@hawaiifirstrobotics.org or Cristina at cris808@hawaii.edu

Volunteer Sign Up

Past Events

IEEE Rising Stars

On January 3-5, 2025, 3 of IEEE student members, Gian Carlo Langaman (UHM), Byron Soriano (UHM), and Narissa McGill (HPU) along with Brianne Tengan and Matthew Sahara, had the amazing opportunity to attend this year's IEEE Rising Stars Conference! Here they were able to network with other young professionals and student members, expand their technical knowledge, and further their professional growth; and our very own Matt Sahara spoke on the Emerging Voices Panel moderated by IEEE President Kathleen Kramer!

2024 IEEE Region 6 Awards

Hawaii Section members were recognized for their achievements during the Joint Region 4 and Region 6 Meeting on January 25, 2025. Congratulations to the 2024 IEEE Region 6 Award winners on their achievements and mahalo for your continued dedication!

Burns and McDonnell received the Outstanding Corporate Award.

IEEE Hawaii Section received the Outstanding Small Section of the Year Award.

IEEE Hawaii Section Women in Engineering received the Outstanding Affinity Group Chapter of the Year.

IEEE Student Branch University of Hawaii at Manoa received the Outstanding Small Student Branch of the Year.

Quynh Tran received the Outstanding Affinity Group Member Award. Serena Clarke received the award on behalf of Quynh.

Jim Watson Student Professional Awareness Achievement Award

Hawaii Section is proud to celebrate Brianne Tengan as the recipient of the 2024 IEEE-USA Jim Watson Student Professional Awareness Achievement Award.This prestigious award recognizes visionary leadership in transforming IEEE student engagement, pioneering innovative programs, and championing successful student-to-professional transitions nationwide.

IEEE Hawaii Section Celebrates 75 Years

Hawaii Section was honored the Member and Geographic Activities Section Significant Anniversary Banner to commemorate 75 years of service.

Upcoming conferences in Hawaii

2025 International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications (ICNC), 17 - 20 February 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
NOMS 2025-2025 IEEE Network Operations and Management Symposium
12 - 16 May 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2025 ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement (ESEM)
29 September - 3 October 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: Hybrid (In-person and Virtual)
2025 IEEE/CVF International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV)
19 - 25 October 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2025 IEEE Automatic Speech Recognition and Understanding Workshop (ASRU)
6 - 10 December 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

Conference Site

Jobs

The following jobs are currently listed on the IEEE Job Board.

Senior Electrical Engineer - Pond & Company
Electrical Engineer - Bishop & Company
Electrical Engineer - 'Iolani School

For job listings, visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/jobs

Want to post a job? r6.ieee.org/hawaii/post-a-job

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 .

January 2025

Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section February ExCom

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: 5 February 2025

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

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx

Register Now

Past Events

Career Journeys: Applied Medical

On December 4th, the IEEE UHM Student Branch had their fourth and final general meeting of the semester with special guest speaker Alberto Tam Yong of Applied Medical. Alberto spoke about his career journey and gave insight into the biomedical engineering and medical device industry. Alberto is the past Region 6 Young Professionals Chair and current IEEE Orange County Section Chair.

YP Winter Pau Hana

On December 12th, the IEEE Hawaii Young Professionals had a Winter Pau Hana at Pitch Sports Bar. Thank you to Region 6 Young Professionals for supporting this event!

Upcoming conferences in Hawaii

Join us in Hawaii for the Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium (Pan Pac) – an event dedicated to fostering connections and advancing the future of electronics. With Hawaii’s unique setting, IEEE members and industry professionals will have the perfect space to network, collaborate, and explore new directions for the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and help shape what’s next.

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
NOMS 2025-2025 IEEE Network Operations and Management Symposium
12 - 16 May 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2025 ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement (ESEM)
29 September - 3 October 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: Hybrid (In-person and Virtual)
2025 IEEE/CVF International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV)
19 - 25 October 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2025 IEEE Automatic Speech Recognition and Understanding Workshop (ASRU)
6 - 10 December 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

Conference Site

Jobs

The following jobs are currently listed on the IEEE Job Board.

Senior Electrical Engineer - Pond & Company
Electrical Engineer - Bishop & Company
Electrical Engineer - 'Iolani School

For job listings, visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/jobs

Want to post a job? r6.ieee.org/hawaii/post-a-job

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 .

December 2024 Monthly Update

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

IEEE Hawaii Industry Applications Society (IAS) Chapter Wins!

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!!

Hawaii FIRST Robotics: Call for Volunteers

Hawaii FIRST Robotics is looking for volunteers for our big state championship event on Sunday, December 15^th.

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

Upcoming Events

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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Past Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Conference Site

Jobs

The following jobs are currently listed on the IEEE Job Board.

Senior Electrical Engineer - Pond & Company
Electrical Engineer - Bishop & Company
Electrical Engineer - 'Iolani School

For job listings, visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/jobs

Want to post a job? r6.ieee.org/hawaii/post-a-job

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 .

November 2024 Monthly Update

Wiliki O Hawaii November Newsletter

WILIKI O HAWAIIor "The Engineer of Hawaii" is a newsletter published monthly by the HAWAII COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING SOCIETIES (HCES).

The full version can be seen here .

IEEE Membership News

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For existing members, renew your membership and enter to win a raffle for $500 digital gift card! The early renewal drawing for one of ten US$500 digital gift cards is open to existing IEEE members and Society Affiliates who renew their membership prior to 1 November 2024.

Chapter/Affinity Group Elections Happening Now!

Eligible voters should receive an email to cast their vote for the following Chapter/Affinity Group Elections:

Life Members

Young Professionals

Power and Energy

Electron Devices, Solid State Circuits

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New IEEE Local Chapters

The IEEE Hawaii Section has two new Technical Chapters!

Please contact the following for more information.

IEEE Hawaii Antennas and Propagation (APS) Chapter
- Point of Contact: Zhengqing Yun (zyun@hawaii.edu)
IEEE Hawaii Oceanic Engineering Society (OES)/Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS)/Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS)/Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Joint Chapter
- Point of Contact: Brianne Tengan (brianne.tengan@ieee.org)

Project approved: Technology Standards for Aging (AgeTech) ICAID

The Life Member proposal for Technology Standards for Ageing (AgeTech) was approved on 10/04/24. The Life Members are now organizing the implementation. Hawaii LM can contact eugene.chang@ieee.orgto join the project.

Please visit this link for more information: https://standards.ieee.org/industry-connections/technology-standards-for-the-aging/

Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section November ExCom

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

Date: 7 November 2024

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

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 or WebEx (online meeting details given after registration)

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Support the IEEE Student Branch’s Cookie Corner Fundraiser

The IEEE Student Branch is selling 8oz bags of chocolate chip or triple chocolate with nuts for $10.

Order deadline will be Friday, 11/8 or until supplies run out.
Cookie pickup will be Thursday, 11/21 from 2-4pm at HH389

Please contact IEEE Chair, Dylan (dylans88@hawaii.edu) or IEEE Treasurer, Tony (tonyl73@hawaii.edu) if you are unable to make the pickup time or have any questions.

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Engineering Your Financial Success

Join us for a great financial talk geared toward young professionals and an opportunity to network with others in the industry. This action-packed event will be hosted in a dedicated D&B Sports Lounge.

Summary of Topics:

Financial Organization - Find greater clarity in your financial world.
Protection - Solidify your financial foundation.
Wealth Building - Build a powerful balance sheet.
Long-term Tax planning - Reduce your overall tax liability

Roxy Kiessling is a Financial Advisor with WestPac Wealth Partners, working in downtown Honolulu. After exploring various careers, she found her passion in helping others make well-informed decisions about their finances by offering new perspectives to previously unconsidered possibilities. We're excited to have Roxy share her knowledge with us

Date: 21 November 2024

Time: 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM Hawaii Time

Location: Dave & Busters,1030 Auahi St, HONOLULU, Hawaii.

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Entrepreneurship for Engineers: Turn Your Innovation into an Impact Business

The remaining dates for the course are: 11/12, 11/26, and 12/10. Register for the program using the link below or to request for more information.

Register Now

Upcoming conferences in Hawaii

2024 IEEE 36th International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing (SBAC-PAD), 13 - 15 November 2024 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
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 Science Applications Conference (ACSAC), 9-13 December 2024 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person

For more information about upcoming conferences, visit the IEEE Conference site.

Conference Site

Volunteer Call

IEEE Hawaii Life Member Affinity Group is excited to announce a new initiative— RoboticsForAll — designed to make robotics accessible to high school students. The program is centered around three key goals:

Very low cost ($70 which we may be able to give away)
Robotics for every participant, one per student
Focus on programming — no game controller

We’re seeking volunteers to help us grow and bring this vision to life! Here are the roles we need:

Coders to build more demos and expand programming options.
Release engineers to package software and create documentation for students.
Marketing support to help us reach more students and schools.
Demos to recruit coaches.

If you're passionate about robotics, coding, or education, we’d love to have you on board!

Join us and help empower the next generation through RoboticsForAll! Contact: eugene.chang@ieee.org for more information.

Jobs

The following jobs are currently listed on the IEEE Job Board.

MS/PhD Opportunities in Ocean Engineering and OceanographyElectrical Engineering

Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

For job listings, visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/jobs

Want to post a job? Visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/post-a-job

October 2024 Monthly Update

Wiliki O Hawaii October 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 .

IEEE Membership News

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For existing members, renew your membership and enter to win a raffle for $500 digital gift card!

The early renewal drawing for one of ten US$500 digital gift cards is open to existing IEEE members and Society Affiliates who renew their membership prior to 1 November 2024. View the complete rules here.

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Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section October ExCom

The IEEE Hawaii Section will be holding its monthly Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting on Thursday, October 3rd 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: 3 October 2024

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

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx

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Entrepreneurship for Engineers: Turn Your Innovation into an Impact Business

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Virtual Seminar: Women in Engineering: What would you do to secure your place in Industry 5.0?

As we transition from the fourth industrial revolution to the fifth, the landscape of engineering and technology is evolving rapidly. Industry 5.0 heralds a new era where human creativity and intelligent technologies converge to deliver personalized, sustainable solutions. In this transformative phase, the contributions of women in engineering are not just beneficial but essential.

In this talk, we will explore the critical role women play in this new industrial age. We will discuss the historical context of industrial revolutions and examine how the fourth industrial revolution brought us advancements like IoT, AI, and smart factories. Moving into Industry 5.0, we will see a shift towards human-machine collaboration, emphasizing sustainability, clean energy, and innovative materials.

Date: 17 Oct 2024
Time: 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM All times are (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time
Location: Online.

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Systems Based on Ultrasonic MEMS: Commercialization and Future Directions

Prof David Horsley, Institute for NanoSystems Innovation, Northeastern University will give a seminar talk on "Systems Based on Ultrasonic MEMS: Commercialization and Future Directions" on Thursday Oct 17th at 6:30PM.

Date: 17 Oct 2024
Time: 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM Hawaii Time
Location: Holmes Hall 389

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Upcoming conferences in Hawaii

2024 IEEE 36th International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing (SBAC-PAD), 13 - 15 November 2024 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2024 IEEE 17th International Conference on Nano/Molecular Medicine & Engineering (NANOMED), 2 - 5 December 2024 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person

For more information about upcoming conferences, visit link

Past Events

Virtual Seminar: Using Predictive Engineering for Multiple Response Optimization of an Integrated Circuit

On September 13th, the IEEE Hawaii Young Professionals hosted a virtual seminar titled "Using Predictive Engineering for Multiple Response Optimization of an Integrated Circuit" with a presentation by Eric Maass, PhD. This event was a follow-on to his "Predictive Engineering" seminar in 2023. The event was attended by IEEE members and friends from across the nation. In this presentation, a case study applying predictive engineering for the optimization of 4 requirements for an integrated circuit (Integrated Alternator Regulator for automobiles) was shared. Brief summaries and overviews of other applications of predictive engineering to integrated circuit design stochastic optimization were also covered.

Seminar: Physiological Radar for Biomedical Monitoring and Smart Buildings

We’re excited to announce that our seminar with the amazing Prof. Olga Borić-Lubecke on September 12th was a great success! Co-hosted by the IEEE Hawaii Women in Engineering (WIE), Power and Energy Chapter (PES), and with support from the Microwave Theory and Technology Society Chapter (MTT), Prof. Olga delivered an inspiring presentation on the cutting-edge advancements in Doppler radar physiological monitoring and its exciting applications. A huge thank you to Prof. Olga for sharing her innovative research and to everyone who joined us in making this event such a memorable one! Your participation truly made the difference! Looking forward to more impactful events ahead!

Seminar: Monitoring and Control for Energy-Efficient Machines

The seminar on 'Monitoring and Control for Energy-Efficient Machines" is successfully hosted on Septem 19, 2024. A big thank you to Prof. Daisy Green for sharing her groundbreaking PhD and postdoc research, showcasing innovative methods for system maintenance and flexible energy management. Key highlights included advanced electrical monitoring techniques, machine learning approaches, and thermal control strategies for energy-efficient buildings, along with demand-side management for a more sustainable grid.
It was an inspiring session
Thanks IEEE Power & Energy Society in Hawaii and IEEE Hawaii Women In Engineering for hosting the event! Thank you to everyone who participated in this event!

IEEE Senior Member Elevation

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. Contact Brianne (brianne.tengan@ieee.org) for assistance with locating references.

Call to application

Jobs

Want to post a job? Visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/post-a-job

September 2024 Monthly Update

Wiliki O Hawaii September 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 .

Congratulations to our new

IEEE Senior Members

On behalf of the IEEE community, the IEEE Hawaii Section is pleased to recognize three members recently elevated to Senior Member, Guohui Zhang, Vincent Attenasio, and Quynh Tran!

Senior Member is the highest grade for which IEEE members can apply. It reflects experience and professional maturity in IEEE-designated fields.

If you are interested in elevating to Senior Member, email Brianne Tengan (brianne.tengan@ieee.org).

Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section September ExCom

The IEEE Hawaii Section will be holding its monthly Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting on Thursday, September 5th 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: 5 September 2024

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

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx

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On-Package Chiplet Innovations with Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe): Challenges and Opportunities

High-performance workloads demand on-package integration of heterogeneous processing units, on-package memory, and communication infrastructure such as co-packaged optics to meet the demands of the supercomputing landscape. On-package interconnects are a critical component to deliver the power-efficient performance with the right feature set in this evolving landscape. Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe), is an open industry standard with fully specified stack that comprehends plug-and-play interoperability of chiplets on a package; like the seamless interoperability on board with well-established and successful off-package interconnect standards such PCI Express and Compute Express Link (CXL). In this talk, we will discuss the usages and key metrics associated with different technology choices in UCIe, both planar and vertical, and how it will evolve going forward. We will also delve into the challenges and opportunities for chiplets connected through UCIe, including test and debug.

Date: 11 Sep 2024
Time: 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM .All times are (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
Location: 244 Holmes Hall, 2540 Dole St, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822.

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Physiological Radar for Biomedical Monitoring and Smart Buildings

Doppler radar technology can measure human physiological activity for a wide range of biomedical needs. Compact economical radar systems have been demonstrated as a non-invasive means of measuring vital signs through clothing and bedding, including heart and respiratory rates and signatures, activity, sleep posture, tidal respiratory volume, and pulse pressure. The value of such physiological monitoring extends beyond healthcare for applications including search and rescue, secure authentication, and smart buildings.

This talk will provide an overview of state-of-the-art in Doppler radar physiological monitoring and related applications.

Date: 12 Sep 2024
Time: 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM .All times are (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
Location: 244 Holmes Hall, 2540 Dole St, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822.

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Using Predictive Engineering for Multiple Response Optimization of an Integrated Circuit

Date: 13 Sep 2024
Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST

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Monitoring and Control for Energy Efficient Machines

In this talk, we'll dive into the importance of efficient electromechanical systems for a clean energy transition. Dr. Daisy Green will explore innovative methods for system maintenance and flexible energy management, including electrical monitoring techniques, machine learning approaches, and thermal control for energy-efficient buildings. She'll also touch on demand-side management for a sustainable grid.

Date: 19 Sep 2024
Time: 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM .All times are (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
Location: 244 Holmes Hall, 2540 Dole St, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822.

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Honolulu Tech Week

Panel discussion

Hawaii's Deep Tech Future - Chips, Energy, and Beyond

Honolulu Tech Week is a week of events hosted across our city by the companies, people and organizations connected to Hawaii's tech ecosystem. Join us for a week of events hosted by industry executives, startup leaders, investors, policy makers, and educators.

Isar, one of our IEEE members, will be participating in the panel discussion "Hawaii's Deep Tech Future - Chips, Energy, and Beyond". This event, hosted in collaboration with the University of Hawaii’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization, will explore how engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors are shaping the future of deep tech across sectors critical to both Hawaii and the global economy. The panel will dive into why specific areas—like chips, energy, aerospace, defense, and ocean technologies—are important for Hawai’i’s growing technology ecosystem and solving some of humanity’s most critical problems. We’ll also cover the challenges and opportunities in navigating the world of deep tech, from breaking through in R&D to navigating capital and commercialization opportunities on the path to global scale.

Date: 18 September 2024
Time: 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM All times are Honolulu time

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Women in Engineering: What would you do to secure your place in Industry 5.0?

Date: 17 Oct 2024
Time: 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM All times are (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time
Location: Online.

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Upcoming conferences in Hawaii

2024 IEEE 36th International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing (SBAC-PAD), 13 - 15 November 2024 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2024 IEEE 17th International Conference on Nano/Molecular Medicine & Engineering (NANOMED), 2 - 5 December 2024 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person

For more information about upcoming conferences, visit link

Past Events

NAWIC Hawaii Chapter 114 August General Membership Meeting + Empowered Connections

NAWIC Hawaii Chapter 114 "Empowered Connections" event on August 23rd was a hit, with over 120 women! The energy in the room with over 100+ mana wahine (and a few men) was amazing! There was such great networking, cross pollinating, connecting, reconnecting, and so many good laughs were had! IEEE Hawaii WIE was thrilled to be part of it and we’re excited to collaborate with these incredible groups for future events. Here’s to more empowering connections ahead!

IEEE Senior Member Elevation

Call to application

Jobs

Electrical Engineer

Bishop & Co

Want to post a job? Visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/post-a-job

August 2024 Monthly Update

Wiliki O Hawaii August 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 .

Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section August ExCom

The IEEE Hawaii Section will be holding its monthly Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting on Thursday, August 8th from 6:30-7:30pm. The meeting will be held at UH Manoa Holmes Hall 244, with an online option available via WebEx.

No food will be provided at the in-person meeting.

Date: 8 August 2024

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

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx

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2024 IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) International Leadership Summit (ILS)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will host The 2024 IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) International Leadership Summit (ILS) on August 1-2, 2024 at Discovery Hall in Richland, Washington. PNNL is one of only ten locations worldwide selected to host the prestigious event. In 2019, PNNL hosted the event, which attracted nearly 400 attendees from academia, industry, and national laboratories—it was hailed as a huge success by IEEE.

🔍 Exceptional posters highlighting cutting-edge technologies and innovative policies are encouraged to submit. The poster session offers ILS attendees the opportunity to connect and exchange insights into their research endeavors. The IEEE Richland Section will honor the most outstanding poster with the Best Poster Award.

Students, post-bachelors, post-masters, and post-doctorates are encouraged to submit an abstract on a related topic for the poster session.

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Careers in Technology - Summer Series 2024

This series of events will allow attendees to experience a diverse range of topics within the information technology sector from engaging industry professionals.

These sessions are open to everyone. Audiences in the past have included students, professionals from various STEM disciplines, retirees, as well as individuals transitioning into the technology sector from other career fields.

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Using Predictive Engineering for Multiple Response Optimization of an Integrated Circuit

Engineers traditionally use deterministic modeling in their tasks, but challenges for developing and optimizing products and processes inspire us to venture beyond deterministic to probabilistic or stochastic modeling. In this continuation from the prior presentation, a case study applying predictive engineering for the optimization of 4 requirements for an integrated circuit (Integrated Alternator Regulator for automobiles) will be shared. Deterministic models were derived by using design of experiments (DOE) and response surface modeling (RSM) in concert with circuit simulations. These deterministic models were melded with probabilistic modeling using Monte Carlo Simulation and Variance Transmission. Yield Surface Modeling™ will be introduced and shared and applied for stochastic co-optimization of the four requirements of the design. Brief summaries and overviews of other applications of predictive engineering to integrated circuit design stochastic optimization will be shared.

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Upcoming conferences in Hawaii

2024 IEEE 36th International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing (SBAC-PAD), 13 - 15 November 2024 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2024 IEEE 17th International Conference on Nano/Molecular Medicine & Engineering (NANOMED), 2 - 5 December 2024 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
NOMS 2025-2025 IEEE Network Operations and Management Symposium, 12 - 16 May 2025 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
The Professional Women's Network (PWN), September 7, 2024 | Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person

For more information about upcoming conferences, visit link

Past Events

Mastering Your Money: Essential Steps for Financial Success in Your 20s & 30s

On July 18th, The IEEE Hawaii Young Professionals (YP) and Central Pacific Bank held Part 1 of the 3-part Financial Seminar Series. In the Mastering Your Money: Essential Steps for Financial Success in Your 20s &30s, Jason Mukaida spoke about financial planning, managing credit cards, and navigating retirement plans. After the event, the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Honolulu Post Young Professionals sponsored a pau hana at Ferguson's. Thank you to IEEE Young Professionals for sponsoring the Financial Seminar Series! Stay tuned for Part 2!

Kapili Maui Fundraiser Pau Hana

The IEEE Hawaii Section teamed up with the American Council of Engineering Companies Hawaii (ACECH), Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Hawaii Section, American Water Works Association (AWWA-HI) Hawaii Section, Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers (HSPE), Structural Engineers Association of Hawaii (SEAOH), and Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Hawai‘i Chapter to hold a Kapili Maui Fundraiser Pau Hana at Beer Lab Beretania. Over 90 people attended for an evening of good pupus and opportunities to network with fellow industry colleagues and friends while supporting communities affected by the Maui Wildfires.

Thank you to everyone for helping us reach our fundraising goal!

Women in Engineering panel discussion: Project Management and Career Advancement

🌟 Celebrating Women in Engineering Day with an Inspiring Panel Discussion!

Our virtual panel on Project Management and Career Advancement was a fantastic event, filled with inspiring insights and practical advice for women in engineering. The panel included Heather Monigan, MBA, Iris Takamatsu, and Mary Despe, and was moderated by Quynh Tran. Heather Monigan shared essential project management skills and highlighted their importance in engineering, regardless of one’s role. Iris Takamatsu emphasized the benefits of creating an inclusive workforce for business success. Mary Despe discussed navigating career growth and overcoming job search challenges. Each panelist also shared their personal experiences of overcoming obstacles in their career development and project management.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success. Your participation and support mean the world to us! We look forward to more events where we can connect, learn, and grow together. Hope to see you at our future gatherings!

Thanks a lot for supporting from Ad Astra Foundation, Inc. Ad Astra Foundation is a nonprofit which provides free, no cost mentorship and technical training to individuals or professional organizations.

Thanks IEEE WIE Phoenix and Hawaii affinity groups for organizing this events.

BEHAWAI'I

We are thrilled to announce the success of our recent workshop, where we presented the Lei Poina’ole Project, an initiative dedicated to the sustainable growth and longevity of Hawaii’s lei industry. 🌺

As a Hawaii nonprofit organization, BEHawaii is committed to empowering and elevating our community by raising awareness and providing support to create prosperity. The Lei Poina’ole Project is at the heart of this mission, fostering community partnerships, educational programs, and a robust network of growers, makers, and vendors.

Our speakers shared valuable insights into the significance of leis, their cultural heritage, and the ongoing efforts to support and develop the lei industry.The audience, seated around the speakers in traditional Hawaiian style, created an intimate and culturally immersive experience. We had a wonderful time learning more about the meaning of leis, their cultural importance, and how we can engage in supporting the development of the lei industry.Attendees enjoyed a hands-on lei-making session, where they could create their own leis while learning about the traditional techniques and materials used.

We extend our gratitude to Lawson’s Safety Institute for collaborating with us and helping make this event a success. We hope to continue fostering such valuable partnerships in the future.

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this event. We hope to see you at our future gatherings!

IEEE Senior Member Elevation

Call to application

Jobs

Electrical Engineer

Bishop & Co

Want to post a job? Visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/post-a-job

July 2024 Monthly Update

Wiliki O Hawaii July 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 .

Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section July ExCom

The IEEE Hawaii Section will be holding its monthly Executive Committee (ExCom) meeting on Thursday, July 11th from 6:30-7:30pm. The meeting will be held at UH Manoa Holmes Hall 244, with an online option available via WebEx.

No food will be provided at the in-person meeting.

Date: 11 July 2024

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

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx

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Careers in Technology - Summer Series 2024

This series of events will allow attendees to experience a diverse range of topics within the information technology sector from engaging industry professionals.

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2024 IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) International Leadership Summit (ILS)

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BEHAWAI'I

🚀 BEHawaii, a Hawaii nonprofit organization, empowers and elevates Hawaiiʻs people by raising awareness and providing support to create prosperity.

This workshop will present our initiative, the Lei Poina’ole Project, to support the sustainable growth and longevity of Hawaii's lei industry through community partnerships, educational programs, and a network of growers, makers, and vendors.

Refreshments provided
Lei-making session

📅 Date: 2 July 2024 at 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

📍Location: Hybrid

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Women in Engineering panel discussion: Project Management and Career Advancement

Join us for an inspiring and empowering virtual panel discussion on Project Management and Career Advancement, part of our celebration for Women in Engineering Day! 🌟. The panel will share their expertise and insights on effective leadership, project management, and career development for women in the engineering sector.

📅 Date: July 6
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM (Hawaii time)
📍 Location: Online

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Kapili Maui Fundraiser Pau Hana

Join us for an evening of good pupus and opportunities to network with fellow industry colleagues and friends as we continue to support communities affected by the Maui Wildfires.

Date: 10 Jul 2024
Time: 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
All times are (UTC-10:00) Hawaii

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Mastering Your Money: Essential Steps for Financial Success in Your 20s & 30s

Join us for learning about financial planning, managing credit cards, and navigating retirement plans.

Date: 18 Jul 2024
Time: 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
All times are (UTC-10:00) Hawaii

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Upcoming conferences in Hawaii

2024 33rd International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN), 29 - 31 July 2024 | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2024 IEEE 36th International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing (SBAC-PAD), 13 - 15 November 2024 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person

For more information about upcoming conferences, visit link

Past Events

Physical and computational modeling of smart homes

On June 5, Dr. Turgut, Charles Millican Professor of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida presented a vitural distinghused lecture on "Physical and computational modeling of smart homes". Novel "smart" technologies such as smart homes, smart grids, variable pricing, and local energy markets promise both better overall efficiency for providers, a greener home, and lower prices. In this talk, we discuss the need for extensive modeling and simulation for all the components of such homes, including the physical environment, the smart controllers, the behavior of the humans, and the external environment, including the smart grids and local energy market to which the systems connect.

Arc Flash Mitigation with Protection Settings

Arc Flash Mitigation with Protection Settings was presented by guest speaker, Dan Ransom. Daniel (Dan) Ransom, PE, is a Senior Technical Application Engineer at GE Vernova (formerly General Electric). He shared his extensive experiences with the dangers of Arc Flash, along with solutions using solid-state relays to reduce hazards through engineering controls. Dan’s knowledge about industrial and utility power-systems was incredible, and he provided detailed information on protection methods. Dan is an active IEEE Senior Member based in the Tacoma, WA, area and plays an active role in the IEEE IAS/PES/ComSoc/Standards Association worlds. It was awesome that IAS Hawaii had the opportunity to host a talk by a technical ace, such as Dan.

Safety Intelligence

On June 12, the IEEE Hawaii Women In Engineering in Hawaii, in collaboration with the IEEE Hawaii Section, IEEE Hawaii Industry Applications Society, and Lawson & Associates, Inc. - Safety Intelligence Institute, were cohost to organize an event about "Safety intelligence". This discussion will outlined some key factors to create a successful safety culture. The discussion was led by Tracy Lawson. She is the President & Founder of the Lawson & Associates, Inc and the Co-Founder of the Safety Intelligence Institute. Tracy has 30+ years’ experience in the occupational safety & health field and maintains several board certifications.

Fostering Inclusive Workplaces: Building a Culture of Diversity and Equality

IEEE Women in Engineering Oregon Section and Hawaii Section Affinity Group teamed up to host a dynamic panel discussion a panel discussion to celebrate the 2024 IEEE WIE Day on June 30, 2024. The panel discussion explored various strategies for promoting diversity and equality in engineering for the advancement of AI and 4IR technologies, with a focus on advocacy and allyship.

IEEE Chapter and Affinity Group Elections: Call for Nominations

The IEEE Hawaii Power & Energy Society (PES) Chapter, Electron Device Society (EDS)/Solid State Circuits Society (SSCS) Joint Chapter, the Communications Society (ComSoc)/Signal Processing Society (SPS)/Computer Society Joint Chapter, Life Members Affinity Group, and Young Professionals (YP) Affinity Group are holding elections this year for the 2025-2026 term.

If you are interested in running for an officer position in PES or EDS/SSCS, please email John Borland (johnoborland@aol.com).

If you are interested in running for an officer position in the ComSoc/SPS/CS Joint Chapter, Life Members or Young Professionals, please email Brianne Tengan (brianne.tengan@ieee.org).

The nomination deadline is July 31st. Elections will take place in November.

IEEE Senior Member Elevation

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Jobs

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June 2024 Monthly Update

IEEE Chapter and Affinity Group Elections: Call for Nominations

If you are interested in running for an officer position in PES or EDS/SSCS, please email John Borland (johnoborland@aol.com).

If you are interested in running for an officer position in the ComSoc/SPS/CS Joint Chapter, Life Members or Young Professionals, please email Brianne Tengan (brianne.tengan@ieee.org).

The nomination deadline is July 31st. Elections will take place in November.

IEEE Senior Member Elevation

Call to application

Wiliki O Hawaii June 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 .

Upcoming Events

IEEE Hawaii Section June ExCom

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

No food will be provided at the in-person meeting.

Date: 07 June 2024

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

Location: University of Hawaii Holmes Hall 244 OR WebEx

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2024 IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) International Leadership Summit (ILS)

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Physical and computational modeling of smart homes

🌟 Exciting Distinguished lecturer: Physical and computational modeling of smart homes 🌟
Novel "smart" technologies such as smart homes, smart grids, variable pricing, and local energy markets promise both better overall efficiency for providers, a greener home, and lower prices. In this talk, we discuss the need for extensive modeling and simulation for all the components of such homes, including the physical environment, the smart controllers, the behavior of the humans, and the external environment, including the smart grids and local energy market to which the systems connect.
🗣️ Speaker: Dr. Turgut, Charles Millican Professor of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida

Date: 5 June 2024 at 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

Location: Virtual

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Arc Flash Mitigation with Protection Settings

🌟 Exciting IAS Seminar: Arc Flash Mitigation with Protection settings 🌟

🗣️ Speaker: Daniel (Dan) Ransom, PE, is a Senior Technical Application Engineer at GE Vernova (formerly of General Electric) and has a wealth of knowledge to share. He has many years of industrial and utility power-systems experience, specializing in protection products development and applications support. Dan is a IEEE Senior Member based in the Tacoma, WA, area and plays an active role in the IEEE IAS/PES/ComSoc/SA worlds.

Date: 11 June 2024 at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Location: 733 Bishop ST, STE 2000, HONOLULU, Hawaii, United States 96813

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Safety Intelligence

The IEEE Hawaii Women In Engineering in Hawaii, in collaboration with the IEEE Hawaii Section, IEEE Hawaii Industry Applications Society, and Lawson & Associates, Inc. - Safety Intelligence Institute, is thrilled to cohost this event.

Unlocking Safety Intelligence: IQ + EQ3 = SQ
Safety Intelligence is the process that can help leaders put in place a safety management system focused on business improvement as a whole. This discussion will outline some key factors to create a successful safety culture. The discussion will be led by Tracy Lawson. She is the President & Founder of the Lawson & Associates, Inc and the Co-Founder of the Safety Intelligence Institute. Tracy has 30+ years’ experience in the occupational safety & health field and maintains several board certifications.

Date: 12 June 2024 at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Location: 1312 Kaumualii St, Honolulu, HI, 96817

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Upcoming conferences in Hawaii

2024 IEEE Silicon Nanoelectronics Workshop (SNW), 15 - 16 June 2024 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2024 IEEE Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits (VLSI Technology and Circuits), 16 - 20 June 2024 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2024 33rd International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN), 29 - 31 July 2024 | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person
2024 IEEE 36th International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing (SBAC-PAD), 13 - 15 November 2024 | Hilo, Hawaii, USA | Event Format: In-person

For more information about upcoming conferences, visit link

Past Events

Generator Design 101 and Alternative Fuels

IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) Hawaii Chapter hosted a seminar on generators with guest speaker and local legend, Cliff Yuen, from Hawthorne CAT in the Burns & McDonnell office on May 7, 2024. This talk helped electrical engineers of all experience levels to brush up on best generator design practices and to learn about alternative fuel options that are becoming ever so common in our push towards a sustainable, yet resilient Hawaii.

Central Area Spring Meeting & Student Competition

The IEEE Hawaii Section participated in the IEEE Region 6 Central Area Spring Meeting on May 25th hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno student branch at Incline Village Lake Tahoe campus with the IEEE Northern Nevada section. During the meeting, representatives had the opportunity to network with other volunteers and students from the Central Area and learn about successes within their Sections.

67th Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair

The 67th Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair was held April 1-3, 2024 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and hosted by the Hawaii Academy of Science. For the past decade, IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers) Hawaii presented special awards for outstanding projects related to Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Senior Research projects are grades 9-12 and Junior Research projects are grades 6-8. This year six IEEE Hawaii members and community members volunteered as judges and four were also Academy judges, Song Choi, Michael Hirakami, Eugene Chang, Tom Brotherton, Sophia Tang, and John Borland.

The three Senior Research project award winners of $200 went

1) ROBO-234 by Andy Chen of Kalani High School for “Harnessing Brainwaves for Robot Control with an Arduino Brainwave Reader”,

2) ROBO-235 by Aaron-James Santa Cruz of Waipahu High School for “Using Computer Vision toby Analyze Traffic”, and

3) ROBO-236 by Jisue Hong of Punahou School for “Can CNNs Accurately Classify Human Emotions? A Deep-Learning Facial Expression Recognition Study”.

The four Junior Research project award winners of $100 went

1) EGSD-469 by Steven Au, Alexi Terebenkov and Gordon Lai of Kaimuki Middle School for “Skyline Powered by the Breeze”,

2) EGSD-470 by Tanner Miller of Island School for “What Amount of Blades is the Most Efficient to Generate Energy with Wind Turbines?”,

3) EGSD-474 by Pierce Blanton, Ryan Doan and Wesley Mederios for “E-Car, an Efficient, Economical and Ecological Way to Generate Energy”,

4) ROBO-541 by Madilyn Corker of St. Michael School for “My Mess vs My Robot”.

IEEE UH Manoa Student Branch End of the Year Social

On May 1st, the IEEE UH Manoa Student Branch held an End of the Year Social, where students challenged their peers to different games. The event helped to de-stress before finals and celebrate their hard work by relaxing with their classmates.

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May 2024 Monthly Update

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.

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Upcoming Events

Generator Design 101 and Alternative Fuels

IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) Hawaii Chapter will be hosting a seminar series on generators with guest speaker and local legend, Cliff Yuen, from Hawthorne CAT. While geared towards a younger audience, this talk is great for EEs of all levels—whether you are a budding engineer looking to learn about best generator design practices, or are an experienced professional looking to brush up on basics and learn about alternative fuel sources that are becoming ever so common in our push towards a sustainable Hawaii.

This is a hybrid event. The in-person event will be held downtown in the Burns & McDonnell office, and refreshments will be provided by IEEE. Visit the IEEE vTools Event page for additional information. Contact sahara.matthew@ieee.org with any questions. Mahalo.

Date: 07 May 2024, 04:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Location: Burns & McDonnell office,

733 Bishop St STE 2000, Honolulu, HI 96813

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FuelsEnhancing STEM education through AI-assisted tutoring

The integration of AI in STEM education has the potential to revolutionize traditional teaching paradigms by making learning more accessible, efficient, and effective. It can bridge educational gaps, enhance student performance, and inspire a generation of learners to excel in STEM disciplines. This abstract explores the potential of AI-assisted tutoring to transform STEM education, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and future prospects in nurturing the next wave of innovators and problem-solvers.

Date: 09 May 2024, 05:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: Online

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New Frontiers In Terahertz Technology

Although unique potentials of terahertz waves for chemical identification, material characterization, biological sensing, and medical imaging have been recognized for quite a while, the relatively poor performance, higher costs, and bulky nature of current terahertz systems continue to impede their deployment in field settings. In this talk, some of recent results on developing fundamentally new terahertz electronic/optoelectronic components and imaging/spectrometry architectures to mitigate performance limitations of existing terahertz systems will be introduced.

Date: 09 May 2024, 06:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Online

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Past Events

WIE seminar: Crafting engaging slides for seminars and conferences

IEEE Hawaii Women in Engineering hosted a seminar on April 27th where we delve into the art of crafting captivating presentations tailored for both in-class seminars and oral talks at the international conferences. At this seminar, we'll explore the following key topics:

- Understanding How the Brain Processes and Retains Information: Gain insights into the encoding and decoding of the human brain and what the brain is attracted to.

- Tips to Capture and Maintain the Audiences' Attention: Discover effective techniques to engage your audience from start to finish, ensuring that your messages last.

- Tips to Create Informative and Impactful Slides: Unlock the secrets to making your slides clear to see, easy to read, and concise to remember.

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

On April 12, the IEEE Hawaii YPs hosted a seminar on Scientific Entrepreneurship by Senior IEEE Member and IEEE Industry Engagement Committee Member, Marc Perron. Attendees from across Region 6 (Western USA) and Region 5 (Southwestern US) learned about the essentials of navigating the technology transfer and deep tech entrepreneurship landscape, comprising three key components: Process, Assessing Market Viability, Securing Funding.

IEEE UH Manoa Student Branch Murder Mystery Game Night

On April 17th, the IEEE UH Manoa Student Branch held a Murder Mystery Game Night, where students teamed up and raced to solve a mystery.

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Senior Electrical Engineering Manager

Bowers + Kubota Consulting

Audio/Visual Design Engineer/Consultant

CENSEO AV+Acoustics

Telecommunications Engineer/Consultant

CENSEO AV+Acoustics

BIM Coordinator/Specialist

CENSEO AV+Acoustics

Want to post a job? Visit r6.ieee.org/hawaii/post-a-job