In June 2022, Texas A&M University was awarded $1.2M for the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program 2022 (PSIAP-2022) funding opportunity. The project aims to build a digital-twin-enabled testbed with state-of-the-art user interface/user experience technologies and advanced simulation models to provide a photorealistic virtual reality environment for first responders and emergency managers to engage, experience, and explore the latest sensing and communication technologies. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Dr. Jian Tao, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/368627

Being an IEEE Member has its perks - networking, technology, conferences, the list goes on. What about the Other benefits to being an IEEE Member? As part of this lunch webinar, learn about the different programs you can take advantage of with your IEEE membership! This webinar will be presented by: Emily Surratt Associate Manager Member Group Insurance Programs, Finance and Administration Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/371005

The IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) Philadelphia Chapter is holding a technical meeting. The topic is DC Traction Power Systems Design. Our speaker is Fernando Soares, Traction Power North America Sales Lead, with Powell Industries. This presentation discusses the different elements, applicable standards, and common industry practices used in dc traction power substation design. The objective of this presentation is to provide designers and specifiers with helpful and technical knowledge on traction power substation equipment as well as recommendations for developing project requirements. Attendees may apply for 1.0 PDH provided through the IEEE Certificates Program, accepted in all states. Send $5.00 (USD) payment to Brandon Swartley via Zelle at [email protected] and complete the online evaluation at https://r2.ieee.org/philadelphia-vts/forms/. Evaluation form must be completed and payment received within one week to receive PDH certificate. Speaker(s): Fernando Soares Agenda: Introduction Technical presentation - Most Common North American DC Rail Systems and Categories - LRT DC Traction Power Distribution Network Overview - Introduction to a DC Traction Power Substation - DC Traction Substation Grounding Practices - Medium Voltage Switchgear - Transformer Rectifier Units - DC Switchgear - DC Disconnect Switches - Negative Grounding Devices - Substation Automation System - Power Control Rooms/Prefabricated Buildings Questions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/372462

Beaver Valley-2 is a testament to safe, reliable, clean, and efficient power generation. Join IEEE Power and Energy Society for a uniquely in-depth presentation, lunch, Q&A, and tour of a fully operational and innovative nuclear power plant. A panel of experts including Joseph M. DiCioccio, Andrew Crotty, and Jim Graff to present and to provide an escorted walkthrough of facilities. Tour focuses to include the plant’s electrical systems, control systems, generation turbines, high voltage electrical equipment, and radiation-shielded power electronics. Presentation topics to broadly cover pressurized water reactor operation and provide in-depth discussions of the differences and advantages compared to other reactors in operation in other parts of the world right now. This will include performance and safety comparisons to positive void coefficient reactors. Presentation topics to highlight the first-of-its-kind robotic reactor inspection vessel that were a success for the station in the past year and earned their team a 2022 Nuclear Energy Institute Top Innovative Practice (TIP) award, while saving over $1 million dollars in outage costs. Lunch will be provided. Event to include about 4 miles of walking and extensive stair traversal. ORGANIZERS: IEEE POWER ENGINEERING SOCIETY and IEEE LIFE MEMBER AFFINITY GROUP DATE: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2023; 8:45am-3:45pm DIRECTIONS: GPS address - 200 Shippingport Rd, Shippingport, PA 15001 IMPORTANT: NO OPEN TOE SHOES, SANDALS, HIGH HEELS, SHORTS, OR DRESSES. THE PLANT WILL PROVIDE HARD HATS, EAR PLUGS, & SAFETY GLASSES REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday September 12th, 2023, 11:59PM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: MUST BE US CITIZEN. MUST PROVIDE VALID SSN NUMBER TO EVENT ORGANIZERS OR EVENT HOST BY REGISTRATION DEADLINE. MUST PROVIDE NAME EXACTLY MATCHING VALID NON-EXPIRED GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID BY REGISTRATION DEADLINE. MUST BRING VALID NON-EXPIRED GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID TO TOUR. CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZERS FOR FURTHER DETAILS. If you are an IEEE member, you must enter your membership number. If you would like to receive PDH, please bring a copy of this announcement for verification of your attendance. Each IEEE Member may bring up to two non-Members. Tour cap is 15 attendees. For questions please contact organizers: Martin London (Power Energy Society) [email protected] Joe Kalasky (Life Members) [email protected] Speaker(s): Andrew, Joe Agenda: 1) Presentation 2) Lunch 3) Q&A Panel 4) Tour 200 Shippingport Rd, Shippingport, Pennsylvania, United States, 15001

Join us for a professional development workshop on September 28th Cosponsored by the IEEE Dayton Section Women in Engineering / Young Professionals (WIE/YP) Chapter, the IEEE Region 2 PACE Committee and Cosponsored/Hosted by the University of Dayton. These workshops are open to everyone from undergraduate students to senior leaders who want to improve their power skills (Interpersonal, communicative, and similar "soft" leadership skills). WORKSHOP 1: "Resiliency" (WORKSHOP 2: "How Do I Work WIth These People?" event link : https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/372373) Note: Each workshop requires a separate registration! Speaker(s): Carrie Root, Agenda: 10:45am - 11:00am Attendee Check-in 11:00am - 12:00pm Resiliency Pt 1 12:00 PM lunch/networking break 12:30pm - 1:30pm Resiliency Pt 2 NOTE: Facility Access and parking info will be provided to all attendees one week prior to event. Room: Meyer Room, University of Dayton Research Institute, 1700 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45469

Join us for a professional development workshop on September 28th Cosponsored by the IEEE Dayton Section Women in Engineering / Young Professionals (WIE/YP) Chapter, the IEEE Region 2 PACE Committee and Cosponsored/Hosted by the University of Dayton These workshops are open to everyone from undergraduate students to senior leaders who want to improve their power skills (Interpersonal, communicative, and similar "soft" leadership skills). WORKSHOP 2: "How Do I Work With These People?" (WORKSHOP 1: "Resiliency" event link: (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/372370) Note: Each workshop requires a separate registration! Speaker(s): Carrie Root, Agenda: 2:15pm - 2:30pm Attendee Check-in 2:30pm - 3:30pm How Do I? Pt 1 3:30pm - 3:45pm networking break 3:45pm - 4:45pm How Do I? Pt 2 NOTE: Facility Access and parking info will be provided to all attendees one week prior to event. Room: Meyer Room, University of Dayton Research Institute, 1700 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45469

Overview of Career Growth Series 2023 This is the first of four monthly meetings starring pre-recorded webinars whose focus are technical career enhancement. These webinars were recorded in 2022 and are available at https://ieeeusa.org/calendar/career-webinars/. However these meetings provide an opportunity to discuss the webinar with other attendees (and enjoy a light refreshment during the meeting.) The discussion part will be available for remote attendance. Presentation Philosophers from Socrates to Sun Tzu have stressed the importance of knowing yourself – your strengths, your limitations and your inner ambitions are key components in a fulfilled career. These self-assessments are invaluable resources that can accentuate your strengths and mitigate your weaknesses. In this discussion, we will use a combination of commonly available tools to give you insight to plan the future upgrades of your career. Agenda: 5:30-5:45: Registration and Refreshments 5:45-6:45 – Replay of Webinar 6:45 - 7:15 discussion and selecting next webinar (hybrid) 6050 Oak Tree Boulevard, Checkpoint Surgical, Suite 360, Independence, Ohio, United States, 44131, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/371846

PICNIC 2023, IEEE Erie Chapter Vanue: Perry Monument Pavilion, Presque Isle, Erie, PA I would like to announce the IEEE Erie Section Picnic and invite students and any IEEE Erie members. We are glad to get the opportunity to organize the picnic event again this year on the Saturday, September 30th. Please register for the event as soon as possible and stay tuned for further details. Dr. Tajmilur Rahman Chair, IEEE Erie Section Region 2, IEEE USA Agenda: Draft Outline: 11:00am - 11:30am : The event will start with refreshments followed by a meet & greet session. 11:30am - 12:00pm : Instant speech competition for students. 12:30pm : Food distribution (need 4 volunteers from students) 01:30pm - 2:30pm : Have fun (board games) 02:30pm - 3:00pm : Prize giving 3:00pm - 4:00pm : ExCom Meeting (ExCom members only) Perry Monument Pavilion, Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States