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IEEE Buenaventura January 2017 Newsletter
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Local IEEE Events •  Jan 24 - High-Capacity Communications Using Multiplexing of Multiple Orbital-Angular-Momentum Beams •  Jan 25 - Bi-specific T-cell Engagers (BiTEs) in Cancer Treatment Other IEEE Announcements •  It’s time to renew for 2017 Other Announcements •  Call for Volunteers: Oak Park USD - VEX Robotics Tournament Sponsors and Job Opportunities •  Advanced Personnel Profiles •  Engility Corporation •  Avalon Staffing •  Syntesis Global •  Ameriprise Financial
Local IEEE Events
January 24, 2017 High-Capacity Communications Using Multiplexing of Multiple Orbital-Angular-Momentum Beams Pizza and Networking: 6:30 PM Presentation: 7:00 PM Presenter: Alan Willner Meetings are free and open to the public. Please register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2017-01-com Abstract Communications has historically experienced capacity growth by multiplexing many channels, and space-division-multiplexing (SDM) may be the domain for further exploitation. SDM can encompass: (a) multiple parallel non-overlapping spatial channels, and (b) multiple spatially overlapping “orthogonal” modes to achieve mode-division-multiplexing (MDM). Key advantages of modal orthogonality are the ability to efficiently (de)multiplex independent data streams and co-propagate them, all with little inherent crosstalk. An MDM approach using orbital angular momentum (OAM) has emerged as a potential method to efficiently multiplex many spatially over-lapping data-carrying beams.  Each OAM beam possesses a uniquely “twisting” phasefront, such that all beams are orthogonal.  OAM beams have azimuthal phase dependence that corresponds to the number of 2π phase changes across the wavefront. Using this method, both the system’s capacity and spectral efficiency can be significantly increased. This presentation will highlight: (1) free-space high-capacity transmission of multiple OAM modes on each of many different optical wavelengths or microwave beams, (2) Tbit/s data transmission of multiple optical OAM modes over vortex fiber, and (3) mitigation of atmospheric turbulence effects by adaptive optics and signal processing. About the Speaker Prof. Alan Willner received the B.A. (1982) in Physics from Yeshiva University and the Ph.D. (1988) in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University. He was a Postdoctoral Member of the Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories and a Member of Technical Staff at Bellcore, and he is currently the Steven and Kathryn Sample Chaired Professor in Engineering at the Univ. of Southern California. He is also a member of the U.S. Army Science Board. Prof. Willner has received the following honors: Member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, International Fellow of the U.K. Royal Academy of Engineering, Presidential Faculty Fellows Award from the White House, IEEE Eric Sumner Award, Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, Packard Foundation Fellowship, IET JJ Thomson Medal, NSF Young Investigator Award, Fulbright Foundation Senior Scholar Fellowship, OSA Paul Forman Engineering Excellence Award, IEEE Photonics Society Engineering Achievement Award, SPIE President's Award, IEEE Photonics Society Distinguished Lecturer Award, OSA Robert Hopkins Leadership Award, 2014 IEEE Globecom Best Paper Award, 2001 Eddy Paper Award from Pennwell Publications for the Best Contributed Technical Article, and Armstrong Foundation Memorial Award. He is a Fellow of the AAAS, IEEE, OSA and SPIE. Prof. Willner's activities have included: Co-Chair of the U.S. National Academies Committee on the Optics and Photonics Study, President of the OSA, President of the IEEE Photonics Society, Editor-in-Chief of OSA Optics Letters, Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology, Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, Chair of the IEEE TAB Ethics Committee, General Co-Chair of CLEO, Program Co-Chair of the OSA Annual Meeting, and General Chair of the IEEE Photonics Society Annual Meeting. Prof. Willner has >1100 publications, including 1 book, 6 edited books, 30 U.S. patents, 24 keynotes/plenaries, and 20 book chapters. His research is in various optical technologies, including: communications, signal processing, networks, and fiber optics. Location Skyworks Solutions 649 Lawrence Drive Newbury Park, CA  91320 (Not the main building; please use link to arrow that pinpoints building) Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Communications Society Chapter Flyer (PDF) January 25, 2017 Bi-specific T-cell Engagers (BiTEs) in Cancer Treatment Dinner (optional): Available at 6:00 PM for $10, payable at the door. Presentation (free): 7:00 PM Presenter: Carl Kolvenbach Free admission to presentation. No registration required. Abstract Bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs) are innovative engineered bispecific monoclonal antibody constructs intended for the treatment of cancer. These molecules enhance the patient’s immune response to tumors by engaging T cells with tumor cells.  BiTEs have been engineered to differ both structurally and mechanistically from monoclonal antibodies.  Structurally, they are constructed of two single-chain variable fragments (scFv) connected by a flexible linker (the business end of an antibody).  Mechanistically, one scFv binds to a T-cell-specific molecule, and the second scFv binds to a tumor-associated antigen (equivalent to two different full length antibodies).  The BiTE links a T cell to a tumor cell, ultimately stimulating T-cell activation.  The result is tumor cell death. BiTEs have been developed for a variety of both hematological and solid tumors. Several BiTEs are currently in clinical trials. About the Speaker Carl Kolvenbach is a senior scientist in the Attribute Sciences group in Process Development at Amgen, Inc. He has been working at Amgen for 28 years. He first started in the protein chemistry group where he worked for 8 years purifying and characterizing proteins expressed in various expression systems. He worked a total of 11 years in the protein formulation group where he functioned as a formulation team lead formulating mAbs for first in human clinical trials and more recently, he has been in the Attribute Sciences group functioning as an Attribute Sciences Team Lead where he works with a team to develop analytical assays, and works on authoring IND documents for filing with regulatory agencies. He has published in a number of peer reviewed journals including Journal of Protein Chemistry, Journal of Peptide Research, International Journal of Peptide and Protein Research, and Biotechnology and Applications in Biochemistry. Carl obtained his bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and is mid-way through the MBA program at California Lutheran University. Location CLU - Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, 2nd Floor, Room 253 (Enter via west lobby) California Lutheran University 130 Overton Court Thousand Oaks, CA  91360 Parking: Free parking is available in the lot east of the Gilbert building. Additional free parking is available in the lot on the southwest corner of Olsen and Mountclef (map). Do not park in the faculty/staff/reserved lots. Presented by:  IEEE Buenaventura Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Chapter Visit the EMBS web site for more information
Other IEEE Announcements
It’s time to renew for 2017 There are many benefits associated with IEEE membership: career and professional development tools, discounts on products and services, the award-winning Spectrum magazine, reduced conference registration fees, multiple opportunities to network with the leaders of the field, access to top technical information, an increasing number of continuing education courses, and more. You can renew your annual membership at www.ieee.org/renew .  If you have already renewed, we thank you for your support, and look forward to being your professional partner in 2017. Please note that if you have retired or become unemployed, IEEE can help by discounting your annual membership dues 50%. For more information, please visit www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/special_circumstances.html .
Other Announcements
Call for Volunteers: Oak Park USD - VEX Robotics Tournament Oak Park Unified School District is looking for award judges for our VEX robotics event on February 4th from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. No prior experience required. We will train you and feed you a made from scratch breakfast and lunch. – Debbie Hammill, Judge Advisor See their web site for details
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