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Civil Air Patrol Missouri Wing Commander, Jen Smith, along with MOWG Chief of Staff, Mike Toedebusch, will be delivering an in-depth presentation covering various aspects of the Civil Air Patrol’s capabilities. This presentation will explore how Civil Air Patrol and MOVE could collaborate during disaster response efforts, providing a coordinated and effective approach to emergency situations. Additionally, the session will highlight the opportunities available through the Cadet Program and the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives within CAP, showcasing the organization’s commitment to fostering future leaders and advancing critical skills. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Colonel Jen Smith, Lt Col Mike Toedebusch Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463436

Civil Air Patrol Missouri Wing Commander, Jen Smith, along with MOWG Chief of Staff, Mike Toedebusch, will be delivering an in-depth presentation covering various aspects of the Civil Air Patrol’s capabilities. This presentation will explore how Civil Air Patrol and MOVE could collaborate during disaster response efforts, providing a coordinated and effective approach to emergency situations. Additionally, the session will highlight the opportunities available through the Cadet Program and the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives within CAP, showcasing the organization’s commitment to fostering future leaders and advancing critical <a href="http://skills.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="skills.Co-sponsored">skills.Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE ProgramSpeaker(s): Colonel Jen Smith, Lt Col Mike ToedebuschVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463436

“Plastic Pollution and its Sustainable Management Utilizing Green Economy Strategies” with Alok Prasad Das, Department of Life Sciences, Rama Devi Women’s University, Odisha, India Date/Time: Tuesday, February 25, 2025; 6:00-7:00 pm PST, 9-10 pm EST, 7:30-8:30 am IST Abstract: The Earth’s biosphere represents a natural ecosystem characterized by intrinsic self-remediation mechanisms; nonetheless, the contemporary tempo of resource extraction and the associated depletion of natural resources underscore alarming detrimental ecological trends. The life cycle of plastic materials presently poses a significant threat to planetary boundaries, suggesting that pollution resulting from plastics may surpass a critical threshold, thereby engendering enduring global ramifications for climate, ecosystems, and levels of biodiversity. The majority of the compounds that confer distinctive properties to plastics, including hardness, durability, malleability, color, and plasticity, are emitted into the atmosphere during incineration practices. This process releases a plethora of hazardous substances into the air, adversely affecting human skin and visual health, increasing the likelihood of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, provoking headaches and nausea, and potentially inflicting damage to neurological and reproductive systems. The pervasive environmental challenges necessitate the adoption of greener technologies that uphold the integrity of global environmental issues, irrespective of their complexity and the solutions required for implementation. The integration of waste management with environmental sustainability and economic development constitutes a fundamental milestone within the framework of a circular economy. There exists an urgent imperative for developing nations to advance towards a circular economy in order to fulfil their sustainable development objectives. To genuinely progress towards a circular economy, structural enhancements and the innovation of novel materials recovery methodologies are essential. Greener technologies are regarded as an innovative paradigm that facilitates economic advancement while simultaneously ensuring the preservation of environmental sustainability. Speaker(s): Alok Prasad Das, Agenda: 6:00 pm Introduction of Speaker 7:00 pm Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/467465

As tax season approaches, we invite you to join the IEEE Foundation and Jordan Cohen, CFP®, for an insightful and practical webinar where we explore how you can give back while maximizing your tax benefits. Whether you're a seasoned donor or new to charitable giving, this session will equip you with practical insights to optimize your <a href="http://philanthropy.In" target="_blank" title="philanthropy.In">philanthropy.In this session, we’ll cover key tax-efficient giving strategies, including how to use IRA distributions for charitable donations, the benefits of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and when to employ a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) for more control and flexibility in your giving. We’ll also explore innovative ways to enhance your impact while maximizing your tax <a href="http://benefits.Don’t" target="_blank" title="benefits.Don’t">benefits.Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your good intentions into meaningful action. Whether you want to give locally or globally within IEEE, this webinar will give you the tools and knowledge to make a genuine <a href="http://difference.Reserve" target="_blank" title="difference.Reserve">difference.Reserve your spot today and start making an impact that lasts!Speaker(s): Karen A. Galuchie, Jordan CohenAgenda: 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/465099

As tax season approaches, we invite you to join the IEEE Foundation and Jordan Cohen, CFP®, for an insightful and practical webinar where we explore how you can give back while maximizing your tax benefits. Whether you're a seasoned donor or new to charitable giving, this session will equip you with practical insights to optimize your philanthropy. In this session, we’ll cover key tax-efficient giving strategies, including how to use IRA distributions for charitable donations, the benefits of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and when to employ a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) for more control and flexibility in your giving. We’ll also explore innovative ways to enhance your impact while maximizing your tax benefits. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your good intentions into meaningful action. Whether you want to give locally or globally within IEEE, this webinar will give you the tools and knowledge to make a genuine difference. Reserve your spot today and start making an impact that lasts! Speaker(s): Karen A. Galuchie, Jordan Cohen 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/465099

In the Stack, but no Admin Privs Value Streams, Metadata, Inflection Points and Missed Opportunities in AI, Software Engineering and Standardization in Support of Sustainability March 18, 2025, 6-7:00 pm PST Mark Underwood, Senior InfoSec & AI Consultant at Krypton Brothers Software’s near ubiquity in most systems would suggest that its practitioners are in the lead when it comes to sustainability initiatives. No doubt there are courageous exceptions, but generally speaking software engineers follow, not lead where sustainability and climate are concerned. Generative AI has added a heavy hammer to the toolbox, but the leadership of sustainability teams remains unchanged. This discussion surveys several mostly disjunct initiatives to meet the challenge of a dangerously warming planet. The survey includes a brief overview of these initiatives and their potential promise. They include: (1) current and proposed efforts by professional associations to tackle the problem as a cross functional initiative leveraging competencies within a profession; (2) value stream analysis and supply chain management; (3) DevOps; (4) metadata and observability; (5) agile methodologies; (6) model based systems engineering and complexity; (7) human factors; (8) AI; and (9) the role of standardization. The survey concludes with a short inventory of missed opportunities, but identifies several inflection points on the horizon that could result in software engineers moving up the stack – perhaps gaining the privilege of bending the curve on the way to the control room. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE SA, IEEE IAS, IEEE OES, IEEE PES and IEEE TEMS Speaker(s): Mark Underwood, Agenda: 6:00 pm Welcome & Introduction of speaker 7:00pm Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/470125

In the Stack, but no Admin Privs Value Streams, Metadata, Inflection Points and Missed Opportunities in AI, Software Engineering and Standardization in Support of Sustainability March 18, 2025, 6-7:00 pm PST Mark Underwood, Senior InfoSec & AI Consultant at Krypton Brothers Software’s near ubiquity in most systems would suggest that its practitioners are in the lead when it comes to sustainability initiatives. No doubt there are courageous exceptions, but generally speaking software engineers follow, not lead where sustainability and climate are concerned. Generative AI has added a heavy hammer to the toolbox, but the leadership of sustainability teams remains unchanged. This discussion surveys several mostly disjunct initiatives to meet the challenge of a dangerously warming planet. The survey includes a brief overview of these initiatives and their potential promise. They include: (1) current and proposed efforts by professional associations to tackle the problem as a cross functional initiative leveraging competencies within a profession; (2) value stream analysis and supply chain management; (3) DevOps; (4) metadata and observability; (5) agile methodologies; (6) model based systems engineering and complexity; (7) human factors; (8) AI; and (9) the role of standardization. The survey concludes with a short inventory of missed opportunities, but identifies several inflection points on the horizon that could result in software engineers moving up the stack – perhaps gaining the privilege of bending the curve on the way to the control room. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE SA, IEEE IAS, IEEE OES, IEEE PES and IEEE TEMS Speaker(s): Mark Underwood, Agenda: 6:00 pm Welcome & Introduction of speaker 7:00pm Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/470125

In the Stack, but no Admin PrivsValue Streams, Metadata, Inflection Points and Missed Opportunities in AI, Software Engineering and Standardization in Support of SustainabilityMarch 18, 2025, 6-7:00 pm PSTMark Underwood, Senior InfoSec & AI Consultant at Krypton BrothersSoftware’s near ubiquity in most systems would suggest that its practitioners are in the lead when it comes to sustainability initiatives. No doubt there are courageous exceptions, but generally speaking software engineers follow, not lead where sustainability and climate are <a href="http://concerned.Generative" target="_blank" title="concerned.Generative">concerned.Generative AI has added a heavy hammer to the toolbox, but the leadership of sustainability teams remains unchanged. This discussion surveys several mostly disjunct initiatives to meet the challenge of a dangerously warming planet. The survey includes a brief overview of these initiatives and their potential promise. They include: (1) current and proposed efforts by professional associations to tackle the problem as a cross functional initiative leveraging competencies within a profession; (2) value stream analysis and supply chain management; (3) DevOps; (4) metadata and observability; (5) agile methodologies; (6) model based systems engineering and complexity; (7) human factors; (8) AI; and (9) the role of standardization. The survey concludes with a short inventory of missed opportunities, but identifies several inflection points on the horizon that could result in software engineers moving up the stack – perhaps gaining the privilege of bending the curve on the way to the control <a href="http://room.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="room.Co-sponsored">room.Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE SA, IEEE IAS, IEEE OES, IEEE PES and IEEE TEMSSpeaker(s): Mark Underwood, Agenda: 6:00 pm Welcome & Introduction of speaker7:00pm AdjournVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/470125

Grayson Randall, the 2025 Chair of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board, will provide an overview of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board, its structure, its initiatives, and the role of MOVE within this framework. He will also highlight other IEEE humanitarian programs and how individuals can get <a href="http://involved.(https://www.ieee.org/about/humanitarian-tech.html) is a consortium of programs and initiatives—supported by a global network of volunteers and technical professionals—working collaboratively to leverage technology to address the world’s most pressing <a href="http://challenges.In" target="_blank" title="challenges.In">challenges.In keeping with the IEEE mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, IEEE HT provides the resources, partnerships, and tools to develop and implement innovative solutions to advance sustainable development goals globally while achieving social and environmental impact on a local <a href="http://level.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="level.Co-sponsored">level.Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE ProgramSpeaker(s): Grayson RandallVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463711

Grayson Randall, the 2025 Chair of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board, will provide an overview of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board, its structure, its initiatives, and the role of MOVE within this framework. He will also highlight other IEEE humanitarian programs and how individuals can get involved. (https://www.ieee.org/about/humanitarian-tech.html) is a consortium of programs and initiatives—supported by a global network of volunteers and technical professionals—working collaboratively to leverage technology to address the world’s most pressing challenges. In keeping with the IEEE mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, IEEE HT provides the resources, partnerships, and tools to develop and implement innovative solutions to advance sustainable development goals globally while achieving social and environmental impact on a local level. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Grayson Randall Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463711

Grayson Randall, the 2025 Chair of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board, will provide an overview of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board, its structure, its initiatives, and the role of MOVE within this framework. He will also highlight other IEEE humanitarian programs and how individuals can get involved. (https://www.ieee.org/about/humanitarian-tech.html) is a consortium of programs and initiatives—supported by a global network of volunteers and technical professionals—working collaboratively to leverage technology to address the world’s most pressing challenges. In keeping with the IEEE mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, IEEE HT provides the resources, partnerships, and tools to develop and implement innovative solutions to advance sustainable development goals globally while achieving social and environmental impact on a local level. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Grayson Randall Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463711

2025 is bringing new opportunities—and new challenges—for job seekers. In this session, we’ll explore the latest trends shaping the job market and how professionals can leverage them to their advantage. From the rise of AI-powered hiring tools to the growing importance of soft skills, we’ll break down what you need to focus on to stand out in an evolving landscape. Plus, I’ll share the one thing you need to do to get hired faster in 2025. Whether you're switching industries, aiming for a promotion, or looking for your next big opportunity, this talk will give you the insights and strategies to stay ahead in the job search <a href="http://game.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="game.Speaker(s):">game.Speaker(s): Elizabeth LionsAgenda: 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/463524