IEEE Metropolitan Los Angeles Section – Communications Society Chapter

Join us for a captivating discussion with Leif Pedersen, a CG Generalist and key figure at Pixar. With over a decade of experience, Leif has dedicated his career to refining RenderMan, ensuring it remains at the forefront of computer graphics technology. Leif will delve into this years theme of "SciTech" and discuss how RenderMan is being used to create groundbreaking visuals that push the boundaries of what's possible. Sharing insights into his own work and the role of CG in shaping the future of storytelling and innovation. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is a chance to learn from one of the industry's leading experts and gain valuable insights into the world of computer graphics. Ready to put your skills to the test and create groundbreaking visuals? Join the RenderMan Challenge and compete for exciting prizes! https://renderman.pixar.com/news/renderman-scitech-art-challenge Speaker(s): Leif, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436253

Join us for a captivating discussion with Leif Pedersen, a CG Generalist and key figure at Pixar. With over a decade of experience, Leif has dedicated his career to refining RenderMan, ensuring it remains at the forefront of computer graphics technology.Leif will delve into this years theme of "SciTech" and discuss how RenderMan is being used to create groundbreaking visuals that push the boundaries of what's possible. Sharing insights into his own work and the role of CG in shaping the future of storytelling and innovation.Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is a chance to learn from one of the industry's leading experts and gain valuable insights into the world of computer graphics.Ready to put your skills to the test and create groundbreaking visuals?Join the RenderMan Challenge and compete for exciting prizes!https://renderman.pixar.com/news/renderman-scitech-art-challengeSpeaker(s): Leif, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436253

This dynamic session uses case studies drawn from the IEEE community to help you dramatically improve your ability to use hybrid work as an instrument to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. Many leaders rely on traditional office-centric collaboration and leadership styles in managing hybrid teams. Yet research conclusively demonstrates that, instead of incrementally improving on the old-school office-centric approach, the best outcomes in managing hybrid teams come from adopting a flexible hybrid-first work model. Doing so results in much higher retention and productivity, reduces costs, and boosts engagement, innovation, collaboration, and risk mitigation. Through adopting hybrid work best practices based on this training, you will empower yourself and your team to maximize retention, productivity, and cost savings in our increasingly-disrupted future of work.All attendees will have an opportunity to receive a complimentary copy of the speaker's best-selling book on which this talk is based, called Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams.Speaker(s): Dr. Gleb TsipurskyAgenda: 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/427447

This dynamic session uses case studies drawn from the IEEE community to help you dramatically improve your ability to use hybrid work as an instrument to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. Many leaders rely on traditional office-centric collaboration and leadership styles in managing hybrid teams. Yet research conclusively demonstrates that, instead of incrementally improving on the old-school office-centric approach, the best outcomes in managing hybrid teams come from adopting a flexible hybrid-first work model. Doing so results in much higher retention and productivity, reduces costs, and boosts engagement, innovation, collaboration, and risk mitigation. Through adopting hybrid work best practices based on this training, you will empower yourself and your team to maximize retention, productivity, and cost savings in our increasingly-disrupted future of work. All attendees will have an opportunity to receive a complimentary copy of the speaker's best-selling book on which this talk is based, called Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. If you would like to get a complimentary copy of Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's book please fill out your information (https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/event/)." Speaker(s): Dr. Gleb Tsipursky 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. AMBAspecializes 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/427447

IEEE Region 6 Central Area sections and student branches will gather with other Region 6 staff to discuss activities, issues and training for student officers and volunteers. Network and share your ideas with other IEEE members. Campus parking enforced 24/7, weekend rate $5 for visitors, use 10th St parking garage close to Engineering Bldg. Agenda: SJSU Engineering Building Conference Room 285/287 8:30-9AM: Continental Breakfast 9-9:15AM: Welcome and Introductions around the room 9:15-9:35AM: Region 6 Director's Comments by Kathy Hayashi 9:35-9:55AM: Region 6 Director-Elect Comments by Joseph Wei 9:55-10:05AM: Region 6 Treasurer's Comments on How to file your Expense Report by Sarge Benson 10:05-10:30AM: Region 6 Conferences in 2024 and 2025 by Scott Tamashiro 10:30-10:45AM: Morning Break 10:45-11:15AM: IEEE/USA President-Elect 2025 and IEEE Chips Comments by Tim Lee 11:15-12:00PM: Sections and Student Branch Reports Santa Clara Valley Section and Student Branches (San Jose State, Santa Clara U, Stanford, UC Santa Cruz, Northeastern, Naval Post Grad.) San Francisco Section and Student Branches (SF State, UC-SF, City College, Sonoma State) Oakland/East Bay Section and Student Branches (UC Berkeley, East Bay State, Fresno State, UC Merced, Devry, San Francisco Bay Univ, Ohlone Community College) Sacramento Section and Student Branches (Sac State, UC Davis, Chico State, U of Pacific) Northern Nevada Section and Student Branch (UN at Reno) Hawaii Section and Student Branch (U of Hawaii) 12:00-1:00PM: Lunch on Site 1:00-1:45PM: Seminar Talk by Dr. Debendra Das Sharma, Intel Senior Fellow and co-GM of Memory and I/O Technologies, Data Platforms and Artificial Intelligence Group. PCI-Express: The Journey of a Ubiquitous I/O Standard over Three Decades. 1:45-2:05PM: Young Professionals by Brianne Tengan 2:05-2:25PM: Woman in Engineering (WIE) and SPAX by Peijung Tsai 2:25-3:45PM: Breakout Sessions for Student Training and Section Information Section Information E285 IEEE Student Leadership Training E287 2:25-2:50PM: Life Member and AgeTech by Mike Andrews Student Training 2:50-3:10PM: vTools and Elections by Sanjay Samuel Student Training 3:10-3:30PM: Education Activites by Mostafa Mortezaie Student Training 3:30-3:45PM: Region 6 Awards by Tony Hua-Wong Student Training 3:45-4:05PM: IEEE Region 6 Central Area Milestone Awards by Brain Berge 4:05-4:25PM: IEEE Molokai Humanitarian Project and others by John Borland 4:25-4:45PM: PACE and Career Transition & Advancement by Amber Orr 4:45-4:55PM: Plans for 2025 April Spring Area Meeting with Student Competition, Host and Closing Remarks Room: 285/287, Bldg: Engineering Building, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, California, United States, 95192

IEEE Region 6 Central Area sections and student branches will gather with other Region 6 staff to discuss activities, issues and training for student officers and volunteers. Network and share your ideas with other IEEE members.Agenda: SJSU Engineering Building Conference Room 285/2878:30-9AM: Continental Breakfast9-9:15AM: Welcome and Introductions around the room9:15-9:35AM: Region 6 Director's Comments by Kathy Hayashi9:35-9:55AM: Region 6 Director-Elect Comments by Joseph Wei9:55-10:05AM: Region 6 Treasurer's Comments on How to file your Expense Report by Sarge Benson10:05-10:30AM: Region 6 Conferences in 2024 and 2025 by Scott Tamashiro10:30-10:45AM: Morning Break10:45-11:15AM: IEEE/USA President-Elect 2025 and IEEE Chips Comments by Tim Lee11:15-12:00PM: Sections and Student Branch ReportsSanta Clara Valley Section and Student Branches (San Jose State, Santa Clara U, Stanford, UC Santa Cruz)San Francisco Section and Student Branches (SF State, UC-SF, City College, Sonoma State)Oakland/East Bay Section and Student Branches (UC Berkeley, East Bay State, Fresno State, UC Merced)Sacramento Section and Student Branches (Sac State, UC Davis, Chico State, U of Pacific)Northern Nevada Section and Student Branch (UN at Reno)Hawaii Section and Student Branch (U of Hawaii)12:00-1:00PM: Lunch on Site1:00-1:45PM: Seminar Talk by Dr. Debendra Das Sharma, Intel Senior Fellow and co-GM of Memory and I/O Technologies, Data Platforms and Artificial Intelligence Group.1:45-3:05PM: Breakout SessionsIEEE Sections IEEE Student Leadership Training1:45-2:05PM: Young Professionals by Brianne Tengan Student Training2:05-2:25PM: Woman in Engineering (WIE) & SPAX by Peijung Tsai Student Training2:25-2:45PM: Life Member by Mike Andrews Student Training2:45-3:05PM: vTools and Sections/Chapters Elections by TBD Student Training3:05-3:25PM: Education Activities by Mosafa Mortezaie3:25-3:45PM: IEEE Region 6 Central Area Milestone Awards by Brain Berge3:45-4:05PM: IEEE Molokai Humanitarian Project and others by John Borland4:05-4:20PM: Ideas for 2025 Spring Area Meeting with Student Competition, Host and Closing RemarksRoom: 285/287, Bldg: Engineering Building, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, California, United States, 95192