IEEE Metropolitan Los Angeles Section – Communications Society Chapter

Dan Reilly will be our speaker and touch on the science of hurricanes. He will discuss the various hurricane-related hazards including damaging winds, storm surge flooding, tornadoes flooding rains and high surf. He will present the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Seasonal forecasts and describe the factors that go into those projections. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A on all things hurricane and weather <a href="http://related.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="related.Co-sponsored">related.Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE ProgramSpeaker(s): Dan ReillyVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463715

Engineering and construction are at a crisis point. With mental ill-health rates soaring across technical professions and two construction workers dying by suicide every day in the U.S., it's time to address the barriers preventing open conversations about <a href="http://well-being.This" target="_blank" title="well-being.This">well-being.This webinar explores how we can create safer workplaces—both physically and psychologically—by fostering cultures where every voice is valued and no one feels the need to mask, hide, or suppress what they’re going through. Drawing on The SAFE Leader framework—Share, Act, Feel, Empower— Chemical Engineer and entrepreneur Mark McBride-Wright will provide a practical roadmap for leaders and engineers to build environments that support mental resilience, encourage openness, and ensure that every individual can <a href="http://thrive.By" target="_blank" title="thrive.By">thrive.By breaking down the barriers that prevent men from seeking help and connecting with others, we can redefine what leadership and strength truly mean in engineering. Join us for a conversation that goes beyond compliance and into the heart of what it means to build a safer, more supportive <a href="http://profession.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="profession.Speaker(s):">profession.Speaker(s): Dr. Mark McBride-WrightAgenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your <a href="http://profession.For" target="_blank" title="profession.For">profession.For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/)(https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/)(https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/)(<a href="https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef)Virtual:" target="_blank" title="https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef)Virtual:">https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef)Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489750

Engineering and construction are at a crisis point. With mental ill-health rates soaring across technical professions and two construction workers dying by suicide every day in the U.S., it's time to address the barriers preventing open conversations about well-being. This webinar explores how we can create safer workplaces—both physically and psychologically—by fostering cultures where every voice is valued and no one feels the need to mask, hide, or suppress what they’re going through. Drawing on The SAFE Leader framework—Share, Act, Feel, Empower— Chemical Engineer and entrepreneur Mark McBride-Wright will provide a practical roadmap for leaders and engineers to build environments that support mental resilience, encourage openness, and ensure that every individual can thrive. By breaking down the barriers that prevent men from seeking help and connecting with others, we can redefine what leadership and strength truly mean in engineering. Join us for a conversation that goes beyond compliance and into the heart of what it means to build a safer, more supportive profession. Speaker(s): Dr. Mark McBride-Wright Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489750

The Remarkable Evolution of Solar Technology Tuesday, July 29, 6-7 pm Pacific Time with Daniel N. Donahoe, MBA, PhD, PE Solar cells were introduced in space applications beginning in 1958, but that cell technology cells were meager power produces. Today solar cell technology (photovoltaics) is in the process of remarkably rapid evolution promising low cost, high efficiency, and low environmental impact. In this talk, I’ll review that technology evolution and the remarkable history of science behind these changes. This fantastic international effort begins in geology (advances employ the most common crystal structure occurring in earth), earliest electromagnetics, and miraculously clear thinking based on simple geometry. Past Nobel Prizes provide breadcrumbs of how mankind has reached this point. Although, our sustainable technology story is not yet finished. When naysayers rebuke technology as an answer to man’s challenges, we should remember the final Jacob Bronowski in his 1973 book titled The Ascent of Man: We are all afraid – for our confidence for the future, for the world. Yet every man, every civilization, has gone forward because of its engagement with what it has set itself to do. Speaker(s): Dan Donahoe, Agenda: 6:00 pm Welcome & Introduction of speaker 7:00pm Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491510

The Remarkable Evolution of Solar TechnologyTuesday, July 29, 6-7 pm Pacific Timewith Daniel N. Donahoe, MBA, PhD, PESolar cells were introduced in space applications beginning in 1958, but that cell technology cells were meager power produces. Today solar cell technology (photovoltaics) is in the process of remarkably rapid evolution promising low cost, high efficiency, and low environmental impact. In this talk, I’ll review that technology evolution and the remarkable history of science behind these changes. This fantastic international effort begins in geology (advances employ the most common crystal structure occurring in earth), earliest electromagnetics, and miraculously clear thinking based on simple geometry. Past Nobel Prizes provide breadcrumbs of how mankind has reached this point. Although, our sustainable technology story is not yet finished. When naysayers rebuke technology as an answer to man’s challenges, we should remember the final Jacob Bronowski in his 1973 book titled The Ascent of Man: We are all afraid – for our confidence for the future, for the world. Yet every man, every civilization, has gone forward because of its engagement with what it has set itself to <a href="http://do.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="do.Speaker(s):">do.Speaker(s): Dan Donahoe, Agenda: 6:00 pm Welcome & Introduction of speaker7:00pm AdjournVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491510

Are you a rising professional looking to get a head start on securing your financial future? Join us for Money Moves That Matter: Financial & Estate Planning in Your Early Career, where you’ll learn the essential strategies to grow and safeguard your wealth right from the start. This interactive workshop will demystify key topics like establishing financial goals, building an investment portfolio, and understanding the basics of estate planning—even if you’re just beginning to build your estate. We’ll tackle some of the most pressing questions early-career pros face: - “Do I really need a will or trust if I’m just starting out?” - “How can I balance saving for tomorrow while trying to enjoy today?” - “What steps do I take to shield myself and my loved ones from unforeseen events?” - “How can I grow my wealth while keeping an eye on future estate considerations?” This session is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes, make smarter money decisions, and lay the foundation for long-term success. You’ll leave with a clear action plan to protect your financial well-being and to ensure that your future is secure—no matter what life brings your way. Don’t miss this chance to empower your early-career self with the financial tools and knowledge you need to thrive! Speaker(s): David Sandhu Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. Learn about our sponsor: the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program - Powered by AMBA. AMBA specializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for IEEE members. Whether you’re seeking health, life, or disability coverage, AMBA has you covered. Visit the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program website to explore the benefits and options available to you: (https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/) For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/492281

Are you a rising professional looking to get a head start on securing your financial future? Join us for Money Moves That Matter: Financial & Estate Planning in Your Early Career, where you’ll learn the essential strategies to grow and safeguard your wealth right from the start. This interactive workshop will demystify key topics like establishing financial goals, building an investment portfolio, and understanding the basics of estate planning—even if you’re just beginning to build your <a href="http://estate.We’ll" target="_blank" title="estate.We’ll">estate.We’ll tackle some of the most pressing questions early-career pros face:- “Do I really need a will or trust if I’m just starting out?”- “How can I balance saving for tomorrow while trying to enjoy today?”- “What steps do I take to shield myself and my loved ones from unforeseen events?”- “How can I grow my wealth while keeping an eye on future estate considerations?”This session is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes, make smarter money decisions, and lay the foundation for long-term success. You’ll leave with a clear action plan to protect your financial well-being and to ensure that your future is secure—no matter what life brings your way. Don’t miss this chance to empower your early-career self with the financial tools and knowledge you need to thrive!Speaker(s): David SandhuAgenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your <a href="http://profession.Learn" target="_blank" title="profession.Learn">profession.Learn about our sponsor: the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program - Powered by AMBA. AMBA specializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for IEEE members. Whether you’re seeking health, life, or disability coverage, AMBA has you covered. Visit the IEEE Member Group Insurance Program website to explore the benefits and options available to you: (https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/)For" target="_blank" title="https://www.ieeeinsurance.com](https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/)For">https://www.ieeeinsurance.com](https://www.ieeeinsurance.com/)For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/)(https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/)(https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/)(<a href="https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef)Virtual:" target="_blank" title="https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef)Virtual:">https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef)Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/492281

Ronny Elfassy will provide an overview of WHO’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) network told through various deployments with an emphasis on hardware and software used in <a href="http://operations.The" target="_blank" title="operations.The">operations.The WHO’s EMT initiative is a global effort designed to enhance the speed and quality of emergency medical response during disasters, outbreaks, and other health emergencies. It coordinates and supports rapid deployment of health professionals and teams to areas affected by crises, ensuring that the care provided meets international standards and that local health systems are strengthened, not burdened. Since its formalization following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the EMT network has grown to include certified teams from over 150 countries, standing ready to respond to emergencies around the world—from earthquakes and cyclones to pandemics and complex humanitarian <a href="http://crises.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="crises.Co-sponsored">crises.Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE ProgramSpeaker(s): Ronny ElfassyVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463716

Ronny Elfassy will provide an overview of WHO’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) network told through various deployments with an emphasis on hardware and software used in operations. The WHO’s EMT initiative is a global effort designed to enhance the speed and quality of emergency medical response during disasters, outbreaks, and other health emergencies. It coordinates and supports rapid deployment of health professionals and teams to areas affected by crises, ensuring that the care provided meets international standards and that local health systems are strengthened, not burdened. Since its formalization following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the EMT network has grown to include certified teams from over 150 countries, standing ready to respond to emergencies around the world—from earthquakes and cyclones to pandemics and complex humanitarian crises. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Ronny Elfassy Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463716

https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbeanIEEE-USA's cruising saga continues in 2025 to the tropical beauty of the Western Caribbean. Building off of the success of IEEE-USA’s 50th Anniversary Cruise in 2023, and our Alaskan Cruise last year, IEEE-USA is hosting a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise, 27 October - 1 November 2025. We’ll be cruising in style aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, from Galveston, TX, to stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, before concluding our cruise back in Galveston. Please remember that to participate in the IEEE-USA Western Caribbean Cruise activities, you must book through the (https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean). Details: (https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean) (https://landrykling.rezmagic.com/Booking/Reservation/Start?tripID=4408) Bldg: Pier 10, Port of Galveston , 1402 Harborside Drive, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77550

https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbeanIEEE-USA's cruising saga continues in 2025 to the tropical beauty of the Western Caribbean. Building off of the success of IEEE-USA’s 50th Anniversary Cruise in 2023, and our Alaskan Cruise last year, IEEE-USA is hosting a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise, 27 October - 1 November 2025. We’ll be cruising in style aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, from Galveston, TX, to stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, before concluding our cruise back in Galveston. Please remember that to participate in the IEEE-USA Western Caribbean Cruise activities, you must book through the (https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean). Details: (https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean) (https://landrykling.rezmagic.com/Booking/Reservation/Start?tripID=4408) Bldg: Pier 10, Port of Galveston , 1402 Harborside Drive, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77550

https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbeanIEEE-USA's cruising saga continues in 2025 to the tropical beauty of the Western Caribbean. Building off of the success of IEEE-USA’s 50th Anniversary Cruise in 2023, and our Alaskan Cruise last year, IEEE-USA is hosting a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise, 27 October - 1 November 2025. We’ll be cruising in style aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, from Galveston, TX, to stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, before concluding our cruise back in <a href="http://Galveston.Please" target="_blank" title="Galveston.Please">Galveston.Please remember that to participate in the IEEE-USA Western Caribbean Cruise activities, you must book through the (<a href="https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean).Details:" target="_blank" title="https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean).Details:">https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean).Details: (https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean)(https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean)(https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean)(<a href="https://landrykling.rezmagic.com/Booking/Reservation/Start?tripID=4408)Bldg:" target="_blank" title="https://landrykling.rezmagic.com/Booking/Reservation/Start?tripID=4408)Bldg:">https://landrykling.rezmagic.com/Booking/Reservation/Start?tripID=4408)Bldg: Pier 10, Port of Galveston , 1402 Harborside Drive, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77550