IEEE Metro Los Angeles Communications Chapter

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 game. Speaker(s): Elizabeth Lions 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/463524

As part of the IEEE YP Mentoring Meet initiative, we have organized a workshop on behalf of IEEE Region 6 titled "Mentoring for Leaders: Elevating Leadership & Management Excellence." This workshop aims to provide valuable insights into effective leadership and management skills, strategies for their development, essential certifications and training, and the profound impact of mentorship on professional growth. The session will commence with our speaker outlining the objectives of the mentoring program, setting the foundation for an engaging discussion on leadership and management. Participants will gain practical knowledge of these critical skills, offering a glimpse into the key competencies required for effective leadership. This will be an interactive workshop, and we encourage active participation. Please bring your questions and engage in meaningful discussions to maximize the learning experience. Speaker(s): Naznin Akter, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474748

Technologies for a Circular Economy A one-day hybrid workshop at SusTech 2025, sponsored by the IEEE Technical Activities’ Future Directions (https://sustech.ieee.org/) For agenda details see https://sustech.ieee.org/circular-economy NOTE: This is Workshop-only registration, the workshop is included with (https://ieee-sustech.org/). Registration includes access to the workshop, breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks. By arrangement with the (https://sustech.ieee.org/) this workshop-only registration is at no charge. Building a circular economy is becoming increasingly recognized as a means of achieving a variety of sustainability goals. From the long-term availability of natural resources, to the protection and recovery of ecosystems from global pollution, the benefits of such a system of production and consumption can be far-reaching, if implemented judiciously. This workshop will introduce the topic of circular economy and examine several areas where technological advances or scaling are needed. Expert presentations and discussion topics will include: 1. At the beginning of the economic cycle: the important topic of the availability of critical mineral resources used in electronics and battery products, including design for reuse/recycling; 2. During the manufacturing and consumption phases of the economic cycle: technologies to track components and products through, for example, “digital passports”; 3. At the end of the economic cycle: solutions for managing widespread waste and pollution, including the carbon emissions which now cripple our planet’s climate. Our aim is to expand your knowledge, build connections, and brainstorm ideas which can help the IEEE build communities and resources to develop the solutions that are urgently needed. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE IAS, IEEE OES, IEEE PES, IEEE TEMS, IEEE SA Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, 1325 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92705, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474420

IEEE MOVE Global is an emergency response program dedicated to assisting natural disaster relief efforts with short-term communication and power solutions. The program provides essential services such as internet access, mobile phone charging, and lighting to help people stay connected during disasters. When not deployed for emergency relief, IEEE MOVE Global engages in community outreach and STEM education. The IEEE MOVE India program, initiated by the IEEE India Council Region 10 in collaboration with state disaster agencies and NGOs, focuses on disaster response efforts in India. This talk will highlight MOVE India's activities, including disaster awareness and STEM workshops conducted across the country. These workshops emphasize disaster preparedness, climate change, and sustainability, aiming to educate and empower students to create a safer, more resilient future. The session will also showcase the launch of STEM kits designed to educate students about climate change and sustainability. Additionally, the talk will provide a preview of the MOVE India Truck, set to launch in 2025. This mobile vehicle, equipped with communication and power equipment, will play a key role in supporting disaster relief operations in India. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Sadhana Attavar Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463712

IEEE Region 6 Spring Joint Central Area, Northwest Area, and Southern Area Meeting is planned for Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM at Santa Clara University. Location: Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation room SCDI 3115/3116 Qualified volunteers will be reimbursed using the Concur platform. For general guidance on expenses, refer to the (https://www.ieee.org/content/dam/ieee-org/ieee/web/org/travel-expense-reimbursement-guidelines.pdf). This event will be hybrid, if you cannot attend in-person you may join virtually. Sections: Section Chairs are invited to this event. This event provides an opportunity to share best practices and network with Sections in the three Areas involved. Please make every effort to attend this meeting, however, if you are not available then please designate a delegate to represent you in-person at the meeting. Please register at your earliest convenience. Since this event is in the San Francisco Bay Area, the three Sections of the San Francisco Bay Area Council (SFBAC) namely Santa Clara Valley (SCV), Oakland East Bay (OEB), and San Francisco (SF) Sections may consider sending several officers including Chapter officers to this event as there are no travel reimbursement would be needed for members in the SFBAC. Student Branches: Student Branch Chairs are invited to this meeting, for opportunities to learn more about IEEE, connect with IEEE Region 6 leaders and volunteer peers, share a brief status update on your Student Branch, and participate in the Student Design Showcase competition (see description below). IEEE Region 6 will cover the expenses for 1 student representative per Student Branch, preferably the Chair. - This includes travel cost and 1 night hotel. - If the Chair is unavailable, another representative may be appointed or selected to represent the student branch. - If students share a hotel room and commute together, more students may be acceptable, as long as the financial cost is equivalent or the same. - There are no travel grants available for the sole purpose of participating in the student competition. Student Branch Representatives are expected to attend the entirety of the meeting for volunteer leadership training. The student competition is an opportunity for the representatives to engage and continue their professional growth. Participation in the student competition is not mandatory, but highly encouraged. Student Design Showcase Competition: There is an in-person Student Design Showcase Competition where students will showcase their projects with a poster (preferably), live demo, or other digital device. Cash prizes will be available: 1st, 2nd, 3rd ($300/$200/$100), Best Technical ($100), Best Professional ($100), and People Choice Award ($100). Register your entry in the morning of the event at the registration table. Hotel Suggestions: Double Tree by Hilton San Jose Address: 2050 Gateway Pl, San Jose, CA 95110 (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jose-dt-doubletree-san-jose/Phone) Phone: (408) 453-4000 Free airport shuttle 5:00 am to 11:00 pm (on demand request at 408-453-4000 upon arrival) Nightly car Parking: $30 Current nightly rage: $157 plus tax Hyatt Place San Jose Airport Address: 82 Karina Ct, San Jose, CA 95131 https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US Phone: (669) 342-0007 Free airport shuttle5:00 am to 10:3:00 pm (on demand request at 669-342-0007 upon arrival) Nightly car Parking: $20 Current nightly rage: $169 plus tax Sonesta Simply Suites Silicon Valley Address: (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=481*El*Camino*Real*Santa*Clara*CA*95050__;KysrKysrKw!!MLMg-p0Z!BV562zryejucgg1PFfhu4boLVzrJg-msZ0pI6uOZOrWavfrOc8eigcj9Wz9yuS3NRvRlnx37PoX5XsQ-$) (408) 241-9305 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sonesta.com/sonesta-simply-suites/ca/santa-clara/sonesta-simply-suites-silicon-valley-santa-clara__;!!MLMg-p0Z!BV562zryejucgg1PFfhu4boLVzrJg-msZ0pI6uOZOrWavfrOc8eigcj9Wz9yuS3NRvRlnx37PjDye-6d$) Nightly car Parking: $7.50 Current nightly rage: $135 plus tax 0.2 mi from Santa Clara University Co-sponsored by: Central Area, Northwest Area, and Southern Area Agenda: Agenda (Subject To Change) 9:00-9:30 AM: Continental breakfast 9:30 AM: Welcome and Introductions 9:40 AM: Region 6 Director Report, Joseph Wei 10:00: Region 6 Conferences Report (GHTC 2025, Rising Star 2026 & SusTech 2025) 10:10: Region 6 Treasurer Report, Sarge Benson 10:20: Morning Break Breakouts per Area: Suggested brief report format: status, successes, challenges. ~10 min/each estimated) 10:30: Group1: Central Area Sections and Student Branches reports, Plans for Fall Area Meeting 10:30: Group 2: Northwest Area Sections and Student Branches Reports, Plans for Fall Area Meeting 10:30: Group 3: Southern Area Sections and Student Branches Reports, Plans for Fall Area Meeting 12:00 PM: Lunch 1:10 PM: PACE/Professional Activities, Amber Orr 1:30 PM: Educational Activities, Mostafa Mortezaie 2:00 PM Group 1: Student Competition Presentations and Judging Breakout 2:00 PM: Group 2: How to have a Milestone program at your Section, Brian Berg 2:20 PM: Group 2: Humanitarian Activities, John Borland 3:00 PM: Afternoon Snack Break 3:10 PM: WIE/SPAX: Peijung Tsai 3:20 PM: Young Professionals , Brianne Tengan 3:40 PM: vTools/OU Analytics training, Sanjay Samuel 4:10 PM: Student Competition Awards presentation 4:30 PM: Closing comments and plan for Fall Area Meeting 4:45 PM: Adjourn Room: SCDI 3115/3116, Bldg: Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation , Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real , Santa Clara, California, United States, 95053, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477070

Join us for an insightful webinar related to the electric utility industry. We are pleased to have Electrical Grid Monitoring Inc. (EGM) talk about their advanced Meta-Alert system. Learn how EGM's innovative technology enhances the visibility and operational efficiency of distribution grids, ensuring a more reliable and resilient grid. Benefits: - Reduce System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) metrics by up to 15%, saving significant costs. - Enhance grid reliability and public safety by early detection and elimination of faults. - Improve grid resiliency during major events, reducing the likelihood of long-duration outages. Who Should Attend: - Utility Managers and Engineers - Grid Operators - Energy Sector Professionals - Anyone interested in the latest advancements in grid monitoring technology Key Topics: - Meta-Alert System: Learn how EGM's intelligent powerline sensors and real-time analytics detect and locate momentary faults, preventing potential outages and improving grid resiliency. - Accurate Fault Detection and Location: Explore how EGM's partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is advancing fault detection to reduce outage times and costs, and prevent wildfires. - Moving Utility Maintenance from Reactive to Predictive: Discover how monitoring the condition of power lines and equipment helps utilities predict and prevent outages. - Vegetation Encroachment: See how EGM's technology monitors and manages vegetation to prevent interference with power lines. Speaker(s): Jim Lynch, David Schlain 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/481262

There will be an in-person Joint Northeast/Southwest Area meeting on May 3, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM, at the the University of New Mexico. It will also be a great chance to network with other IEEE leaders and learn about their activities, as well as meet the student chapter leaders. The Draft Agenda is below. A tour of the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is planned. Lodging for 2 nights (2-3 May) is at: Hilton Garden Inn Uptown, 6510 Americas Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505)944-0300. A discounted rate of $149.00/night is available for reservations made before 21 Apr 2025. Online Booking Link: https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/v18958 Please register below so we have an accurate headcount for planning! The Region will sponsor sending one delegate from each section, but if your section wants to send more you can do so at cost to the section. We are planning a dinner on Friday night near the hotel for folks who will be arriving in town early, within walking distance from the hotel. Meet at the hotel lobby around 5:30 PM. UPDATE: Dinner will be at Tomasita's Albuquerque New Mexican Restaurant, 4949 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. We will try to arrange private transportation there, as much as possible. Student Design Showcase Competition: There is an in-person Student Design Showcase Competition where students will showcase their projects with a poster (preferably), live demo, or other digital device. Cash prizes will be available: 1st, 2nd, 3rd ($300/$200/$100), Best Technical ($100), Best Professional ($100), and People Choice Award ($100). Register your entry in the morning of the event at the registration table. Co-sponsored by: Richard Morse, Sean Collison Agenda: Link to Latest Updated Agenda - (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1twAY7mxHxWElYzP3NyGiVY5Cwo535jGDiOQRI7-JpBw/edit?tab=t.0) Draft Agenda: Time (MDT) Speaker Topic 08:30 AM Sean Collison & Richard Morse Welcome with NE and SW Area Chairs 08:40 AM Joseph Wei Director’s update on IEEE and Regional Activities 09:00 AM Scott Tamashiro IEEE Directors Elect Presentation 09:15 AM Sarge Benson Finances and Region Funding for Sections and Chapters 09:30 AM Elizabeth Farkas Secretary Report 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM COFFEE & BIO BREAK 10:00 AM Brianne Tengan YP Updates 10:15 AM Nidish Vashistha Membership & Volunteer Recruiting 10:30 AM Peijung Tsai WIE/SPAX activities 10:45 AM Mustahsin Zarif/Daniel Thomson Student Activities 11:00 PM Sanjay Samuel vTools / OU Analytics training session 11:30 PM Amber Orr Professional Activities Committee for Engineers (PACE) Report 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH & BIO BREAK 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Student Members) Design Competition 01:00 PM Mostafa Mortezaie Educational Activities 01:30 PM (All Section Chairs) Area Sections Reports by Section Representatives 02:45 PM Everyone Open Discussion 03:00 PM Sean Collison & Richard Morse Closing Remarks 03:05 PM END 03:30 PM Tour of Nuclear Museum (Student MicroMouse Competition has been postponed until Fall 2025 Area Meeting) Room: First Floor, Bldg: Centinnial Engineering Center, University of New Mexico, 210 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87106