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IEEE Buenaventura February 2019 Newsletter
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Local IEEE Events ∙  Feb 5: Pivoting on Point — Engineering & Business Series — Hub101 ∙  Feb 13: Engine Control Units for Race Cars — La Reina, Library ∙  Feb 21: Imaging Other Worlds ∙  Feb 27: Percutaneous Implantable Devices for Chronic Heart Failure Patients — CLU, Gilbert Room 253 Other IEEE Announcements ∙  There Is Still Time to Renew for 2019 ∙  Registration Now Open for TryEngineering Summer Institute Other Local Happenings ∙  Upcoming Community Events on Space ∙  National Engineer’s Week Banquet ∙  Ventura County Science Fairs Needs You Job Opportunities and Sponsors ∙  Advanced Personnel Profiles — Staffing & Recruiting Since 1995 ∙  Syntesis Global — Management Consulting ∙  Ameriprise Financial — D. F. Rick Speidel, Financial Advisor
Local IEEE Events
February 5, 2019 Pivoting on Point — Engineering & Business Series Pizza and Networking: 6:00 PM Interactive Session: 6:30 PM Thought Leader: Loi Nguyen Meetings are free and open to the public. Register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2019-02-ent Abstract The notion of Pivoting on Point is derived from the financial markets technical analysis field, however, we’ve asked our thought leader to share his perspective on the intersection of the business cycle and technological trends. In particular Dr. Nguyen will discuss the dynamics of his role as Co-founder and Vice President of Marketing, Networking, Communications & Multi-Markets of Inphi Corporation. Thought Leader Dr. Loi Nguyen twice received the Hughes Chairman Award for technical innovation that significantly contributes to the business success of HRL. He was also awarded the prestigious Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) Electron Devices Society Paul Rappaport Award for Best Paper in 1992 for his research on ultra-high-speed InP devices with a record cutoff frequency of 340 GHz. Dr. Nguyen holds seven U.S. patents and is an author of more than 50 scientific publications. He has served on technical committees of the IEEE International Electron Devices Meetings (IEDM), the IEEE Device Research Conference (DRC), and the IEEE International Solid State Devices Meetings (ISSDM). Dr. Nguyen holds B.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Cornell and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Business. Location Hub101 Cal Lutheran Center for Entrepreneurship 31416 Agoura Road Westlake Village, CA 91361 (map) Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Entrepreneurship Group February 13, 2019 Engine Control Units for Race Cars Pizza/Refreshments: 6:30 PM Presentation: 7:00 PM Speaker: Richard Gray Meetings are free and open to the public. Register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2019-02-cs Abstract Modern purpose built race cars utilize specialized computers to control engine functions.  This presentation looks at the requirements and design of Engine Control Units in general and specifically as installed in an Elan NP01 race car.  The process of dyno tuning the AEM brand ECU will be demonstrated, as well as sharing some on track road racing experiences. About the Speaker Richard Gray received a BS in Chemistry and Physics, and a MSEE in Quantum Electronics from UCLA.  He has engineered optical communication systems, and video special effects hardware. He has also worked as a real estate developer, building designer, and builder. He has engineered, constructed, and raced his own sports car. Currently he farms lemons. But most importantly, he plays at various extreme sports including sports car racing. Location La Reina High School, Library 106 West Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (map) Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Computer Society Chapter February 21, 2019 Imaging Other Worlds 6:30 PM Speaker: Dimitri Mawet Meetings are free and open to the public. Abstract The discovery of thousands of exoplanets over the past 20 years taught us that our solar system is just one example among a mind-boggling variety of world architectures. Most of these planetary systems were detected by indirect techniques, which have ushered in the field of exoplanetology. In this talk, Dr. Dmitri Mawet, who teaches astronomy at Caltech, will focus on direct, high-contrast imaging, and spectroscopy. Beyond taking striking pictures of other worlds, this technique has yielded the most detailed remote-sensing measurements of exoplanet atmospheres to date. About the Speaker Dr. Dimitri Mawet is an associate professor of astronomy at Caltech, and senior research scientist at JPL. His research focuses on extrasolar planetary systems, and optical/infrared instrumentation. He served as a staff astronomer and instrument scientist for the VLT at the European Southern Observatory. He invented the Vector Vortex Coronagraph, an instrument to image exoplanets, and authored about 400 scientific publications. Dimitri Mawet earned a Ph.D. in Sciences in 2006 from the University of Liège, was a Marie Curie fellow at the Paris-Meudon Observatory, and at the Institut of Astrophysique Spatiale in Orsay. Location: TBD. See our section calendar for updates. Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Chapter Flyer (PDF) February 27, 2019 Percutaneous Implantable Devices for Chronic Heart Failure Patients Dinner (optional): Available at 6:00 PM for $12, payable at the door. Presentation (free): 7:00 PM Speaker: Murtaza Mogri Free admission to presentation. More info at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2019-02-emb Abstract As a leading cause of death and hospitalization, HF continues to affect millions of people worldwide. V- Wave Ltd. company is focused on developing percutaneous implantable devices for treating patients with chronic Heart Failure (HF). V-Wave’s vision is to help patients who remain with disabling symptoms or need hospitalization despite optimized medical treatment. V-Wave has developed a proprietary interatrial shunt intended to relieve symptoms, reduce hospitalization, increase exercise capacity and improve the overall quality of life. About the Speaker Dr. Murtaza Mogri is currently the director of business development and market access in V-wave. He completed his Ph.D. in Bioengineering in 2011 at Stanford University focusing on optogenetics and deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Karl Deisseroth's lab. He used light-activated ion channels to control neural circuits, specifically to elucidate the mechanism of DBS as a treatment for Pakrinson's Disease. This work was published in Science and resulted in Murtaza receiving the Sammy Kuo Award for the top neuroscience paper from Stanford in 2009. In his previous career, he was the Senior Product Manager in Medtronic, Data Science Fellow in S2DS, Director of Product Management in Stanson Health, and a Consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. Dr. Murtaza graduated with Bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering/ Biotechnology and Math/Computer Science from UC San Diego, where his research focus was in bioinformatics and systems biology. After graduating in 2004, he worked at Nellcor/Tyco Healthcare developing a novel noninvasive medical device, as well as at the NIH doing neuroscience research. At Stanford, Murtaza completed several business and patent law courses, prepared and presented three medical device business plans, and founded a student group that brings together graduate students from across the Stanford campus around the topic of healthcare. Location CLU – Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, 2nd Floor, Room 253 California Lutheran University 130 Overton Court Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (map) 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. Do not park in the faculty/staff/reserved lots. Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Chapter Visit the EMBS chapter web site for details on other upcoming events
Other IEEE Announcements
There is Still Time to Renew for 2019 IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. When you join IEEE, you join a community of over 420,000 technology and engineering professionals united by a common desire to continuously learn, interact, collaborate, and innovate. 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 2019. Please note that if you have retired or become unemployed, IEEE can help by discounting your annual membership dues. For more information, please visit IEEE Membership Services. IEEE Benefits Keeping Technically Current: Continue to advance your career and keep abreast of new and changing technologies. IEEE has the means for you to remain technically current through award winning publications, and technical societies. Career Resources and Recognition: Leadership is a skill that must be crafted over time. Keep your career moving in the right direction with IEEE career benefits and resources. Professional Networking: With other IEEE members who share similar interests, you can build a network revolving around your profession, industry or projects. Continuing Education: Keep growing with IEEE continuing education benefits and other educational opportunities available to IEEE members. These resources allow you to acquire new skills and advance your professional development. Discounts: IEEE members enjoy reduced rates on many proprietary products and services including IEEE books and eBooks, journals and articles, conferences and proceedings, standards, society memberships, and continuing education courses. In addition, members have access to a variety of affinity programs that offer savings. Humanitarian Programs: Volunteering is a rewarding way to develop interpersonal skills, create new professional relationships, and apply your expertise to help others. Registration Now Open for TryEngineering Summer Institute Registration is now open for the TryEngineering Summer Institute: a two-week, on campus summer engineering experience for students ages 12 through 17. Held on three campuses around the United States, students learn how to think like engineers while building critical analytical, communications, and collaboration skills, all while getting a taste of college life, exploring potential career paths, meeting new friends and having fun! TryEngineering Summer Institute includes: ∙  Hands-on design challenges ∙  Exclusive tours of engineering facilities ∙  Fascinating industry and academic guest speakers ∙  The chance to experience the fun of many engineering disciplines Best of all, IEEE Member family and friends enjoy an exclusive US$100 discount. Register by 22 February 2019, and save even more with early bird pricing. Get all the details, including location, dates, tuition and more, at tryengineeringinstitute.ieee.org.
Other Local Happenings
Upcoming Community Events on Space February 5, 2019 CLU Panel Discussion 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (9:00 PM with book signing) Lundring Events Center Scholars discuss the historical context and the science behind the daring odyssey of Apollo 8 around the moon and back. Panelists include Cal Lutheran President Chris Kimball (History), Professor Mary Oksala (Physics) and Michael H. Gorn, a historian of aeronautics and author of the new book Spacecraft: 100 Iconic Rockets, Shuttles, and Satellites That Put Us in Space. There will be a book signing starting at 8:30 PM with Michael Gorn. Free admission. www.callutheran.edu/calendar/event/4440#event April 7, 2019 A Conversation with Robert Kurson 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (3:30 PM with book signing) Fred Kavli Theatre New York Times Bestseller, Robert Kurson (Shadow Divers and Pirate Hunters), talks about the incredibly dangerous flight of the Apollo 8 mission with Cal Lutheran President, Chris Kimball. Set amidst a backdrop of political and social unrest in 1968, the dedicated men and women of NASA look less like heroes and more like miracle workers as they beat impossible odds to get the spacecraft in the air – and around the moon – successfully in just four months. Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets available at the Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library and the Newbury Park Library starting in mid-March. Thousand Oaks Reads. One City, One Book. Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon, by Robert Kurson. Thousand Oaks Reads: One City, One Book is a citywide literary event and series of supporting activities encouraging community members to read and discuss the same book. A driving notion of the program is: When we open a book together, we close it in greater harmony. Visit www.tolibrary.org/readers-corner/ocob for more information about the Thousand Oaks Reads: One City, One Book program, or contact the Grant R. Brimhall Library at (805) 449-2660. February 22, 2019 National Engineer’s Week Banquet The National Engineer’s Week Planning Committee for Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties is pleased to announce the 2019 National Engineer’s Week Banquet will be held in Camarillo on Friday, February 22, 2019 at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). For more information and a link to online registration, please visit newc-vsb.weebly.com/our-banquet.html Registration & Poster Board Tour: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Social Hour:  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Dinner & Program:  6:30 PM – 9:00 PM The program includes awards and honors for local engineers, teachers, and students. Featuring Guest Speaker: Dr. Earl Maize From NASA JPL, who will speak on the successful Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn. Dr. Maize has been with JPL, located in Pasadena, California, since 1983. Formerly the deputy orbiter engineering team chief and maneuver group lead of NASA's Galileo mission to Jupiter, he is now the deputy program manager and manager of the spacecraft operations of the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn. Dr. Maize was also supervisor of the JPL spacecraft operations system engineering group. Prior to working at JPL, Dr. Maize worked with the Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, California. He obtained his doctorate degree in mathematics from Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, California, in 1981, and has authored a number of papers and publications. Flyer (PDF) Ventura County Science Fair Needs You Please come help judge projects at this year's Ventura County Science Fair on Friday, 22 March 2019. Ventura County has a long tradition of excellence in the Science Fair. Our students have competed at state for the past 64 years and winning many and various state titles over the years. Science Fair particularly needs trained engineers and scientists to review projects involving the hard sciences and engineering: physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, etc. Projects featured are at the middle and high school levels. Judges review projects and interview students. Breakfast and lunch are provided. See the brightest upcoming minds in Buenaventura Section! Breakfast and lunch are provided. Volunteer information and registration instructions: www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Science-Fair/Volunteer Where: CLU Gilbert Arena, 130 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 When: Friday, 22 March 2019, 8 AM to 4 PM Web: www.vcoe.org/sciencefair
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