Section Chair’s Message I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Highlights of Recent

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Upcoming Events and

Conferences

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Communications

Society

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Engineering in Medicine

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Industry Applications

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Computer Society 7

Power and Energy

Society

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Young Professionals 7

Life Members 8

PACE 8

Student Branches 8

Member Benefits and

Discounts

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Member News 9

Officers 10

Volunteer Opportunities 10

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To IEEE New Orleans Section members,

It is an honor for me to serve as your 2015 Section Chair

and I look forward to working with you to make the New

Orleans Section one to be proud of. Last year was filled

with outstanding events including the popular PES/IAS event

hosting Dr. Schweitzer at the WWII museum along with

other section and chapter technical and social events. We have an outstanding

group of individuals serving on the Executive Committee and I’m proud to

work alongside this passionate group of volunteers. If you haven’t checked out

the section website, please do so. Garrett Fried and others have done a great

job of updating and sprucing up the site to make it more user-friendly. Thanks

also to Tammy Lapeyrouse for volunteering to revitalize the Section Bits and

get the word out on our latest IEEE news.

If you have ideas for technical meetings or programs, please reach out to any-one on the EXCOM. Hope to see you at our next event!

Mark McCulla

April 15-April 17

Intercontinental Hotel, New Orleans, LA

The 7th Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GREENTECH 2015)

was conceived to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time:

securing green and clean energy sources for the 21st century to protect the

environment and help build a more resilient power grid. This will require a

collaborative effort from many disciplines of engineer-

ing, science, architecture and policy as well as among

utilities, vendors, regulators, and academics. Electrical

energy industry is in a critical phase, as initiatives we

take today will affect how the grid will be operated

for many years to come. For more information, check

out the website: http://ieeegreentech.org/

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Back on October 2, 2014, the IEEE New Orleans

Section got up close and personal with an engineer-

ing rock star. Digital protection pioneer Dr. Ed-

mund Schweitzer, founder of Schweitzer Engineer-

ing Laboratories, joined us for dinner at the Nation-

al WWII Museum. The dinner was a joint event sponsored by two groups from the New Orleans

chapter: the Power and Energy Society and the Industry Applications Society.

The event was a huge success, with over 150 attendees. Dr. Schweitzer ad-

dressed the need for transmission services that can accommodate fluctua-

tions in generation and quickly bring the system back into balance after

events. He talked with attendees about shaping a system that can accept, op-

erate and protect new, alternative sources of energy. In addition to the din-

ner and speech, participants were able to tour the WWII Museum and enjoy

camaraderie with fellow IEEE Members. For pictures of the event, check out

this site: Dr. Schweitzer Visits New Orleans Photos.

Highlights of Recent Events

Dr. Schweitzer’s Visit

On December 18, 2014, The IEEE New

Orleans Section held its Annual Past

Chairs’ Night at the Walnut Room at the

New Orleans Lakefront Airport. The event

was an opportunity to network and recog-

nize those individuals who’ve played an im-

portant role in our Section’s history. Every-

one in attendance enjoyed the food and the festive ambiance.

Past Chair’s Night

The IEEE Board of Directors met in New Orleans for its series of meetings

February 4-9, 2015. In conjunction with this event, we were very fortunate to

have Mr. Barry Shoop, 2016 president –elect of IEEE, speak to the New Orle-

ans Section on February 4. 2015. IEEE-USA President Jim Jefferies was also in

attendance. It was a great opportunity for section members to meet the volun-

teers who lead IEEE, the world’s largest professional technical organization,

and enjoy some “Cajun food” with them at Five Happiness Restaurant.

Meeting with IEEE Leaders

Schedule of Events

February 23—Deadline for Student Papers (limit 2 papers

per Branch) for the East Area Contest. Please submit

papers to ejbourge@uno.edu

February 25—Joint Section/ComSoc Chapter Meeting

Topic: “Trends and Issues of FTTH and G-Pon”

Speaker: Dr. Koichi Asatani

Venue: Vincent’s Restaurant in Metairie, LA

March 9-12—IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC 2015)

Venue: Hilton New Orleans Riverside

For more information: http://wcnc2015.ieee-wcnc.org

March 19 (tentative) - Joint Section/UNO Student Branch Robotics Presentation

April 15-17—IEEE Green Technology Conference

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, New Orleans, LA

For more information: http://ieeegreentech.org/

April 23 (tentative) - Joint Section/ComSoc Chapter Meeting

Venue: Slidell, LA

Summer 2015—Control Systems Engineering Principles and Practices Review Course

For more information: Contact Leo Holzenthal at llholzen@msbenbow.com

October 5-8—IEEE IAS Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee (PCIC)

This conference is being hosted by our neighbors in Houston, TX

For more information: http://www.ieee.org/pcic

Upcoming Events and Conferences

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WCNC Conference March 9-12, 2015

NOTE: We need Volunteers to help support the WCNC Conference. If interested, please contact Richard W. Miller

r.w.miller@ieee.org or on my cell phone 504-905-3570.

IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC 2015)

9-12 March 2015, New Orleans, LA, USA

http://www.ieee-wcnc.org/2015

IEEE WCNC 2015 to Explore Entire Range of Next-Stage Wireless Technologies

Leading International Researchers & Experts to Share Experiences & Expertise on

Newest Wireless Communications & Networking Trends, Benefits & Applications

391 Technical Papers will be presented detailing the latest innovations in PHY & fundamentals, MAC & cross-layer

design, mobile & wireless networks and services, applications & business programs.

Senior-level Executive Panels addressing the areas of 5G Testbeds, experiments, demonstrations and 5G Vision and

Requirements.

8 Tutorials & 7 Workshops dedicated to topics like 5G architectures, next generation WiFi technologies, device-to-

device & public safety communications, Internet of Things energy efficiencies, cooperative & heterogeneous cellular

networks, electric vehicles in the smart grid and vehicular clouds from connected cars to smart cities.

Keynote addresses of numerous world-renowned researchers and corporate leaders such as:

• Victor Bahl, Principal Researcher & Director of the Mobility & Networking Research (MNR) group, Microsoft Re-

search, will speak on “Cloud 2020: The Emergence of Micro Datacenters for Mobile Computing” and his vision

for a “new world of disaggregated clouds.”

•Richard Gitlin of University of South Florida will address the latest “In Vivo Wireless Communications and Net-

working” innovations and its potential for advancing health care delivery and emerging cyberphysical biomedical

systems.

• Lajos Hanzo of University of Southampton will offer his views on “Aircraft Ad-Hoc Networking for The “Internet-

Above-The-Clouds”, for “Free-Flight” and All That...”

• Kevin Jou, CVP & CTO, MediaTek Inc., will take “A look at trends in mobile technologies” and the mobile communi-

cations systems needed to accommodate increasingly faster computing and data rate speeds.

• Seizo Onoe, CTO & EVP, NTT DOCOMO, will discuss “5G and Beyond” the status of cost-effective cellular system

solutions designed to provide wide coverage and broader bandwidth by 2020 and beyond.

• Jerry Pi, CTO, Straight Path Communications Inc., will detail “Innovation to Transformation – Next Generation Mo-

bile Broadband as the Infrastructure for a Connected World” and the transformation of infrastructures ear-

marked by 100 billion connected devices and an 1000x increase in mobile broadband by the next decade.

Program information can be found at http://wcnc2015.ieee-wcnc.org/program.

Register by Monday, 23 February at http://wcnc2015.ieee-wcnc.org/registration to receive a reduced registration rate.

Reserve your accommodations at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside by Wednesday, 4 February at http://

wcnc2015.ieee-wcnc.org/hotels to receive the conference rate.

Reach out to friends and colleagues through the conference’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

Learn more about IEEE WCNC 2015 at http://www.ieee-wcnc.org/2015.

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Communications Society

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Founded in 1952 with the formation of IRE’s (the Institute of Radio Engi-

neers) Professional Group on Communications Systems (PGCS), IEEE

Communications Society has evolved into a diverse group of global in-

dustry professionals with a common interest in advancing all communi-

cations technologies.

Please see the section's Calendar of Events for upcoming society events.

The scope of the Industry Applications Society, as a transnational organi-

zation, is the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical and

electronic engineering in the development, design, manufacture and appli-

cation of electrical systems, apparatus, devices and controls to the pro-

cesses and equipment of industry and commerce; the promotion of safe,

reliable and economic installations; industry leadership in energy conser-

vation and environmental, health, and safety issues; the creation of volun-tary engineering standards and recommended practices; and the profes-

sional development of its membership.

Please see the section's Calendar of Events for upcoming society events.

Industry Applications Society

2015 ComSoc Officers

Chair: Richard Miller

2015 IAS Officers

Chair: Dean Ruiz

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the world's largest in-

ternational society of biomedical engineers. The organization's 9,100 members re-

side in some 97 countries around the world. EMBS provides its members with ac-

cess to the people, practices, information, ideas and opinions that are shaping one

of the fastest growing fields in science.

Please see the section's Calendar of Events for upcoming society events.

Engineering in Medicine and Biology

2015 EMBS Officers

Chair: Yu-Ping Wang

Computer Society

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The IEEE Computer Society is the computing professional's single, un-

matched source for technology information, inspiration and collaboration.

By making the most up-to-date and advanced information in the computing

world easily accessible, we are the source that computing professionals

trust to provide high quality, state-of-the-art information on an on-demand

basis.

Please see the section's Calendar of Events for upcoming society events.

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the world's larg-

est international society of biomedical engineers. The organization's 9,100

members reside in some 97 countries around the world. EMBS provides its

members with access to the people, practices, information, ideas and opin-

ions that are shaping one of the fastest growing fields in science.

Please see the section's Calendar of Events for upcoming society events.

Young Professionals

2015 CS Officers

Chair: Anastasia Kurdia

2015 YP Officers

Chair: Jason Van Huss

The Power & Energy Society (PES) provides the world's largest forum for sharing

the latest in technological developments in the electric power industry, for devel-

oping standards that guide the development and construction of equipment and

systems, and for educating members of the industry and the general public. Mem-

bers of the Power & Energy Society are leaders in this field, and they — and their

employers — derive substantial benefits from involvement with this unique and

outstanding association.

Please see the section's Calendar of Events for upcoming society events.

The IEEE New Orleans Section and PES had the first 2015 joint technical meeting titled “Challenges

and Opportunities Associated with the New Technology and System” on Jan 26 at the Entergy Build-

ing downtown. It was presented by Dr. Kannan Tinnium (Technology Leader – Electrical Technolo-

gies and System, GE global Research, India). Dr. Tinnium was introduced by Mark McCulla, Chair of

New Orleans IEEE Section 2015. The meeting, attended by 35 professionals, was very successful.

Chapter Awards/Recognitions: 2014 High Performing Chapter Program

(HPCP)

Power and Energy Society

2015 PES Officers

Chair: Chan Wong

Vice Chair: Sharma Kolluri

Secretary: David Murphy

Treasurer: Chris Taylor

Life Members

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Life members must be at least 65 years of age and have been a mem-

ber of IEEE or one of its predecessor societies for such a period that

the sum of his/her age and his/her years of membership equals or ex-

ceeds 100 years. When an individual achieves Life member (LM) status,

their basic membership dues and Region assessments are waived on 1

January of the year following attainment of LM status.

Please see the section's Calendar of Events for upcoming society

events.

PACE (Professional Activities Committees for Engineers) is a grassroots net-

work of IEEE volunteers and committees organized at the section and chap-

ter level in the United States with support from their respective regions and

IEEE-USA. The goal of the PACE Network is to promote the professional interests of IEEE's

U.S. members as well as provide a mechanism for communication of members' views on

their professional needs. IEEE-USA's success is attributed largely in part to all the hard work

out forth by volunteers from the PACE Network. In return, the IEEE-USA National PACE

Committee is working to better serve your interests with more programs, better communi-

cation, and more opportunities for professional development.

PACE

Student Branches

2015 Officers

Chair: Tom Slack

2015 Contact

Leo Holzenthal

University of New Orleans

2015 Officers

Chair: Peter Wood

Vice Chair:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Delgado Student Branch

2015 Officers

Chair: Vacant

Vice Chair:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Tulane Student Branch

2015 Officers

Chair: Clayton Ford

Vice Chair:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

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go to: http://www.ieee.org/about/volunteers/volunteer_index.html.

Officers:

Chair: Mark McCulla

Vice-Chair: Cat Wong, Ph.D.

Secretary: George Bartlett

Treasurer: Paul Cassingham

Director 1: Tammy Lapeyrouse

Director 2: Maryclaire Peterson, Ph.D.

Director 3: Garrett Fried

Associate Director: Jason VanHuss

vTools Coordinator: Paul Cassingham

Budget Committee: Paul Cassingham

Chapter / Affinity Group Chairs:

Communications Society: Richard Miller

Computer Society: Anastasia Kurdia, Ph.D.

Engineering in Medicine & Biology: Yu-Ping Wang, Ph.D.

Industry Applications Society: Dean Ruiz

Power and Energy Society: Chan Wong, Ph.D.

Young Professionals: Jason VanHuss

Life Members: Tom Slack

PACE: Leo Holzenthal

Student Branches:

Delgado Student Branch: (vacant)

Tulane Student Branch: Clayton Ford

University of New Orleans: Peter Wood

Volunteer Opportunities

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IEEE New Orleans Section

2015 Officers