Exploring the Life and Achievements of Nikola Tesla
Please join the Pittsburgh IEEE IAS/PES Joint Chapter and the Pittsburgh PELS Chapter in welcoming Mr. Mark Barlow and his presentation on "Exploring the Life and Achievements Nikola Tesla". Mr. Barlow is a solar equipment integrator, applications engineer, and a utility analyst. His presentation takes place Friday 28JUN19, 6:00 pm at Protohaven in Wilkinsburg - 214 N. Trenton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
Abstract:
Join us in appreciating the life and achievements of electrical engineer Nikola Tesla! We will reflect on Tesla’s past, recognize his contributions to the present, and consider his warnings about the future. The presentation will touch on aspects of Tesla’s life, the impact of AC power, and the Tesla Coil.
And YES...... This presentation will include "Live" Tesla Coil demonstrations!
A tour of the Protohaven facility will also be available a few minutes before the presentation starts!
PDH's:
If you would like to receive PDHs, please bring a copy of this a your attendance. An announcement for verification of Members who would like to receive PDHs is required to pay $10 to IEEE Pittsburgh Section. A Member who would like to receive PDH is required to show membership ID.
Directions:
From Pittsburgh:
Take ramp for I-376 E / US-22 E / US-30 East towards Monroeville. At exit 78B, take ramp right for PA-8 North toward Wilkinsburg. Turn right onto N Trenton Ave. Arrive at N Trenton Ave on the right. Protohaven 214 N. Trenton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
From Monroeville:
Take ramp for I-376 West / US-22 West towards Pittsburgh. At exit 78B, take ramp right for PA-8 North toward Wilkinsburg. Turn right onto N Trenton Ave. Arrive at N Trenton Ave on the right. 214 N. Protohaven Trenton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
Date and Time
Location
Hosts
Registration
- Date: 28 Jun 2019
- Time: 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
- All times are (GMT-05:00) US/Eastern
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- 214 N. Trenton Ave.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- United States 15221
- Building: Protohaven
- Contact Event Host
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Steve Dobos (IAS/PES): 412-559-0235
Siddharth Pant (PELS): - Co-sponsored by PELS: CH02178 - Pittsburgh Section Chapter, PEL35
- Starts 20 May 2019 03:00 PM
- Ends 27 June 2019 06:00 PM
- All times are (GMT-05:00) US/Eastern
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Mark Barlow
Exploring the Life and Achievements of Nikola Tesla
Mr. Mark Barlow has 8 years experience in the energy industry working with power electronics, solar photovoltaic grid tied and battery storage power systems. His years of experience include employment with solar equipment integrators, applications engineering, and utility analytics.
Mark established his own company DC to Power, LLC in 2011 to provide technical assistance on energy projects with the ambition of making solar energy more cost effective.
Additionally, Mark has 3 years of reliability engineering experience from the semiconductor industry; he has been a member of the IEEE for 16 years and a Tesla Coil Builder for the last 22 years.
Mr. Barlow received his Masters of Science in Engineering from Youngstown State University where he completed his thesis on the topic of fabricating Schottky Diodes on Silicon Carbide.
Agenda
Agenda:
1. Date: Friday June 28, 2019
2. Time: Light Dinner and Tour 6:00 PM. Presentation/Demonstration at 6:45 PM
3. Location: Protohaven (412-731-4400) 214 N. Trenton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15221
4. Attendance/Cost: Free to IEEE members and guests.
5. Guest Presenter: Mr. Mark Barlow