NEWSLETTER OF THE BALTIMORE SECTION OF THE IEEE
NOVEMBER 2004
The web site for the Baltimore section of the IEEE is:
http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r2/baltimore
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Election of Section Officers for
2005
2. Antenna
Propagation Theory and Techniques Meeting Notice
3. EMC and
Communications Societies Joint Meeting Notice
1. Election of Section Officers for 2005
The election of Section Officers for 2005 is being conducted.
Look at the web page for information about the candidates for the four top offices. Also the web page has an on line voting page and a PDF version to print out a ballot for mailing or faxing. The web site is:
http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r2/baltimore/elections/election-page.htm
Votes are due by 15 November 2004.
A copy of the voting form is given below. To vote, fill in your name and membership number, select candidates by marking the space before their name with an X, or add a write-in candidate for specific position. Please E-mail, fax, or send by postal mail your completed ballot by November 15 to:
Email:
vparafiles@ieee.org
Postal address:
IEEE Baltimore Section, c/o
V. P. Arafiles
9542 Westwood Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Fax:
301-688-6899 attn V. Arafiles
Member Name: ___________________________________
IEEE Number ___________
2004 Officers:
Section Chair:
___Brian Sequeira ____Write in:
Vice Chair:
___Boris Gramatikov ____Write-in:
Secretary:
___William Semancik ____Write in:
Treasurer:
___Roberto Cuellar ____Write-in:
Continuing Education:
___John Dentler ____Write in:
Programs:
___Chris Nemarich ____Write-in:
Awards & Recognition:
____Thomas Patton ____Write in:
Student Activities:
___Neville Jacobs ____Write-in:
Professional Activities 1:
___Carole Carey ____Write in:
Professional Activities 2:
___Hoosamuddin Bandukwala ____Write-in:
Audits and By Laws:
___Joseph Pollitt ____Write in:
Membership Development:
___Virgilio P. Arafiles ____Write-in:
Please update your contact information on line at the following web site:
Click on membership, then click on manage your membership. We need your correct email address to communicate with you on line, usually less than once per month. If you would like to receive the Section Newsletter WATTS NEW via a mailed hard copy, fill out your address below and mail with your ballot.
Address _________________________
City __________________ State _____ ZIP _______
2. Antenna Propagation Theory and Techniques Meeting Notice
Our November Talk is Friday, Nov. 5, noon-1pm at the Historical Electronics Museum. Prof. Doug Werner - Professor of Electrical Engineering at Penn State University IEEE AP/MTT Talk on Recent Advances in Electromagnetic Modeling and Antennas. Please RSVP to tm.walsh@ngc.com for a rough headcount for the pizza.
3. EMC and Communications Societies Joint Meeting Notice
The IEEE Baltimore Section EMC and Communications Societies invite you to a presentation on Interference in Communication Systems on Multi-emitter Platforms by Thomas Jerse PhD, EMC Society Distinguished Lecturer and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, the Citadel.
When:
Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Reception and Refreshments: 5:45 - 6:15 pm
Lecture and Discussion: 6:15 - 8:00 pm
Where:
Historical Electronics Museum, Pioneer Hall
1745 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, Maryland
Phone: 410-765-3803
http://ewh.ieee.org/r2/baltimore/
Free Parking is available at the museum.
Note:
There will be no admission charge, however RSVPs would be appreciated by Monday 8 November 2004 in order to estimate the quantity of refreshments.
RSVP to:
EMC Chair: Robert Berkovits, 410-993-5403,
rberkovits@northropgrumman.com
Vice Chair: John Anderson, 410-573-7502, janderson@alionscience.com
Ron Osborn, Communications Society
Program Chair, 410-854-5535,
Abstract:
The economics of the rising demand for the wireless transmission of information has made it increasingly attractive to place a large number of emitters and receivers on a single tower or vehicle. Mitigating interference between all possible combinations of these radios has stretched the limits of EMI control, and has made careful system modeling and planning more vital than ever. This presentation will outline mechanisms and models used to predict the close-range EMI between systems located on the same platform.
Thomas Jerse has over 25 years experience with Hewlett-Packard and Boeing in solving EMI problems both at the circuit and systems level, and earned a PhD in electromagnetic compatibility from the University of Kentucky. He presently holds dual positions as an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel and an Associate Technical Fellow of The Boeing Company.
Directions from I-97:
Take I-97 to the
Dorsey Rd Exit, Rte 176-West. Turn right onto Aviation Blvd., right onto
Elkridge Landing Rd., and right onto West Nursery Rd. The museum is just before
the Marriott Hotel on the right at 1745 West Nursery Rd.
http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r2/baltimore/Directions/bwi_map.jpg
Directions From I-295:
Take I-295 to
Nursery Road South. The museum is on the left just past the Marriott Hotel at
1745 West Nursery Rd.
4. IEEE Fellows For 2006
CALL FOR FELLOW NOMINATIONS
Nominations are being accepted for the 2006 class of IEEE Fellows. For the second year, nominations, references and endorsements may be submitted electronically. The deadline is 1 March 2005.
At its June 2003 meeting, the IEEE Board of Directors approved changes to the process for nominating and electing IEEE members to Fellow grade. The change established a new nomination category for individual contributions, with the goal of increasing nominations for members in industry and encouraging nominations of application engineers or engineering practitioners who have made contributions of unusual distinction to the profession.
The board also established a Fellow Nomination Resource Center to help nominators locate the required number of references to support a nomination.
To nominate an IEEE senior member or to learn more about the Fellow program, visit:
5. E-Merrit Badges
The following is a letter from Ralph Russell, an IEEE volunteer from the Richmond Section in Virginia.
Dear IEEE Leader:
My name is Ralph Russell and I'm an IEEE volunteer from the Richmond Section in Virginia. The IEEE Regional Activities Board has approved funding for a new global non-discriminatory pre-college technology education program for boys and girls. The project is titled emeritbadges.org. Your help is needed with two items: posting of the attached article outlining our new program in your newsletter and/or web site and providing a link to our project web site www.emeritbadges.org from your Section, Sub-Section or Council web site.
Please visit our web site and review the attached article. If you have any questions, please let me know. Should you like to opt out of obtaining future updates on the emeritbadges.org Project, please let me know.
Thanks,
Ralph
Ralph W. Russell, II
Project Manager
IEEE "emeritbadges.org" Project
emeritbadges@ieee.org
http://www.emeritbadges.org
804-283-0198
6. Career Fair
Date:
8 Nov 2004
Time:
11 AM - 6 PM
Where:
Holiday Inn BWI
890 Elkridge Landing Rd
Expo Experts is hosting an Engineering, Technology, and Security Clearance Career Expo targeting experienced professionals. Candidates must have at least 2 years of related industry experience and US citizenship to attend. Candidates with active clearance, military, and retired military personnel are encouraged to attend. Some exhibitors may require an active clearance.
Looking for RF, Antenna, Hardware, Satellite, Aviation, Aerospace, Quality, Program Managers, Radar, SIGINT, C4ISR, Modeling and Simulation, Sensors, Manufacturing.
7. Forensic Engineering Job
Here is a message from a recruiter for an engineering job in forensic engineering:
I am hoping that your IEEE Chapter might help me in getting the word out regarding a great career opportunity for a skilled Electrical Engineer.
I am working with a leading, mid-sized, multi-disciplined, national Forensic Engineering Firm in a search for an Electrical Engineer for their Maryland office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a desire to pursue a career in Forensic Engineering.
This position will require an EE degree and a PE or the ability to obtain a PE quickly. The full job description is below. Excellent salary, benefits and bonus. Relocation is covered by this extremely “family friendly” employer.
Anyone interested can send their resume to jobs@rsigrp.net or phone me for more information at: 866-772-0241.
If you have the means to distribute this to your members, it would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
Donna J. Baker, PHR
Recruiting Solutions, Inc.
dbaker@rsigrp.net
954-772-0241
866-772-0241
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Electrical Project Engineer will be responsible for performing electrical analysis on existing structures to determine cause/extent of damage, investigating electrical fire cause, shock, product failure and lighting evaluation.
The candidate should have a strong background in electrical analysis, building codes and residential and commercial construction. Experience in the construction industry a plus.
Provides engineering consulting services to support the entire client investigation. Investigation cycle includes: Primary Scene Analysis - Site/equipment inspections, interviews, and documentation. Causal Analysis - Systematic examination of evidence, survey equipment, and accident reconstruction. Causal Validation - Conduct research to validate case analysis. Report/Courtroom Presentation - Compile case evidence for presentation in court.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
BSEE required and must have or be able to obtain PE quickly.
5+ years engineering experience.
Background in power systems, controls and NEC helpful.
Must have excellent written and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
Local/regional travel required (Approximately 50%)
This position is located in Maryland.
If you are interested in applying for this employment opportunity, please email your resume to jobs@rsigrp.net or phone Donna Baker at 866-772-0241.
