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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

 

October 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.

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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