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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEEE-KC Electronic NL, 04AUG2005

In this issue:

  1. July Dinner Meeting Review
  2. October Dinner Meeting
  3. December Dinner Meeting
  1. Metropolitan ICC
  2. August Dinner Meeting
  3. September Dinner Meeting
  4. Thought for the Day

 

1. July 21 Dinner Meeting Review

Thursday, July 21, 2005, Sponsored by the Communications Society 

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Review and photos by Jim Brooke, PE.

While many of us work toward higher bandwidth, Steve Shireman, DTO of eFishAntSea has been working toward very compact coding and enhanced interactivity for Internet applications. Steve gave a thought-provoking presentation describing what he calls "X Internet Solutions."

The eFishAntSea goal is to realize a revolutionary 3rd generation of the Internet, providing enhanced speed, privacy, and security. Steve demonstrated some of his compact code and a learning application where the "student" was challenged to match an expression by moving points on a dynamic graph. Intrigued audience members enjoyed a lively Q&A session.

The social hour was lively, the meal was tasty, and there were a great many spirited conversations at every table. My guest, Don Heiman, CITO for the Kansas Legislative Branch, was engaged in intense technical discussions of wireless networks with Fred Granville of FLG Networking Services. The companionship and conversation drifted right to the parking lot (and beyond for some car pooling members). Don't miss your next opportunity to join us in August!



Jim Brooke, PE., is an IEEE Senior Member, Assistant Director, 7x24 Exchange, IEEE-KC Employment Coordinator, part time photo journalist, and Acting Chief Engineer, Facilities Operations Kansas Department of Administration Division of Facilities.

 

2. October 20 Dinner Meeting

Thursday, October 20, 2005
Sponsored by the Power Engineering Society, Kansas City Chapter

Note: The program is longer than normal, so there are some schedule adjustments--see below.

Menu: Romano Chicken Parmesan Pan Seared Romano Chicken On A Bed Of Penne Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce And Seasonal Vegetable.

Register: October @ ieee-kc.org.
(You will need to paste that into your e-mail client and remove the spaces.)
Note your name and the names of those in your party.

Program: The Life of James Clerk Maxwell

Speaker: Dr. James C. Rautio, IEEE Fellow and Distinguished Microwave Lecturer

Program Overview: James Clerk Maxwell stands shoulder to shoulder with Newton and Einstein,
yet even those of us who have spent decades working with Maxwell's equations are almost totally
unfamiliar with his life and times. This presentation, from the viewpoint of a microwave engineer,
draws on many sources in providing an understanding of James Maxwell himself.

What was Maxwell like as an infant? What was the tragedy at eight years old that profoundly influenced his life? What unique means of transportation did young Maxwell use to escape a cruel tutor? What memorable event occurred on his first day of school? When did he publish his first papers, and what were they about?

What did Maxwell have to do with the rings of Saturn? Why did he lose his job as a professor? Why did he have a hard time getting another job? What was his wife like? What is Maxwell's legacy to us? The answers to these questions provide insight into Maxwell the person and add an extra dimension to those four simple equations we have studied ever since.

During his Distinguished Microwave Lecturer term, which runs from January 1, 2005 through
December 31, 2007, Dr. Rautio will present six to seven Maxwell lectures per year at MTT-S chapters, IEEE student chapters, and other IEEE society chapters. We are honored to have him in Kansas City.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn more about James Clerk Maxwell from a world-recognized
authority.

 

 

Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.
Ph: (913) 383-2550.
Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left.


Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Program: 7:00 - 8:45PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on Monday, October 17.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

  • House Wine $4.00
  • Domestic Beer $3.50
  • Imported Beer $4.00
  • Bottled Water $2.50
  • Soft Drinks $2.00

Register: october @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, and the names of those in your party.

Each meeting provides one hour of professional development.

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** NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED FOR UNPAID RESERVATIONS. **

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3. December Dinner Meeting

Thursday, December 08, 2005
Sponsored by PACE, Kansas City Chapter

Menu: Shrimp Pomodoro. Tomato Basil Sauce With Sautéed Shrimp On Linguini Pasta With Seasonal Vegetables.

Register: December @ ieee-kc.org.
(You will need to paste that into your e-mail client and remove the spaces.)
Note your name and the names of those in your party.

Program: Russell Harrison of IEEE-USA speaks on "Congress and Engineering Progress, 2005 - 2006. 

Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.
Ph: (913) 383-2550.
Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left.


Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program: 7:30 - 8:30PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on Monday, December 05.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

  • House Wine $4.00
  • Domestic Beer $3.50
  • Imported Beer $4.00
  • Bottled Water $2.50
  • Soft Drinks $2.00

Register: december @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, and the names of those in your party.

Each meeting provides one hour of professional development.

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** NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED FOR UNPAID RESERVATIONS. **

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4. Metropolitan ICC

The Metropolitan KC Chapter ICC is sponsoring the presentation of educational seminars during two training sessions.
  • October 3-7, 2005: IBC Architectural Applications, Solving Means of Egress, Special Uses & Mixed Occupancies, Hazardous Materials, Fire Protection Systems.
  • November 7-10, 2005: Performing Commercial Bldg. Inspections, Performing Residential Inspections.

Participants will earn continuing education credit. For more information contact Bill Watson by phone, 816-513-1574 or see Website: http://www.buildasitefactory.com/index.php?id=332

Special thanks to Omar Marte for providing this item!

 

5. August  18 Dinner Meeting

Thursday, 18 August, 2005. Communications Society. Contact Alan Richardson for program information: 913-794-8053. arichardson @ kc.rr.com.

6. September 15 Dinner Meeting

Thursday, 15 Sept, 2005. Details will be on the Website and in an upcoming eNL.

7. Thought for the Day

Problems are not like wine--rather than get better with age, they get worse as time goes on.

 

Wishing you the best,
Mark Lamendola
IEEE-KC Publications Officer

 

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