IEEE Canada 25th Anniversary / IEEE Day 2020 - Region 7 Celebration
About IEEE Canada 25th Anniversary
Origins of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) in Canada go back to 1903 when the first Canadian section of AIEE (American Institute of Electrical Engineers, established in 1884) was formed in Toronto. That was followed by the formation of AIEE District 10 (Canada) - now IEEE Region 7, in 1921. AIEE and IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers, founded in 1912) merged in 1963 into IEEE. To serve better the needs of Canadian Electrical and Computer Engineers, Canadian Society of Electrical and Computer Engineers (CSECE) and IEEE Region 7 amalgamated into one organization – IEEE Canada in 1995. Please join us in the celebration of the IEEE Canada 25th Anniversary at a free video Workshop on IEEE Day, Oct. 06, 2020 at 12:30-15:00, and hear the exciting story about the formation of IEEE Canada – from those who created it – and about the rich and multi-faced operation today of IEEE Canada and its Philanthropic Partner – IEEE Canadian Foundation.
About IEEE Day
IEEE Day is celebrating the first time in history when engineers worldwide and IEEE members gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. Worldwide celebrations demonstrate the ways thousands of IEEE members in local communities join together to collaborate on ideas that leverage technology for a better tomorrow.
Theme
Now engraved in its essence, the IEEE Day’s theme is: “Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow”. While the world benefits from what’s new, IEEE focuses on what’s next.
Date
IEEE Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of October. Accordingly, IEEE Day will be celebrated on Tuesday 6 October 2020.
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Susan K. "Kathy" Land of IEEE
Keynote: Susan K. "Kathy" Land, 2020 IEEE President-Elect
Biography:
Susan K. “Kathy” Land, 2020 IEEE President-Elect
She has led many IEEE organizations including the Computer Society, Standards Association, and Technical Activities
Land was the 2018 vice president, IEEE Technical Activities. She served two additional terms on the IEEE Board of Directors as Division VIII director/delegate in 2011 and 2012 and as Division V director/delegate in 2014 and 2015.
She was president of the IEEE Computer Society in 2009. In 2013 and 2016, Land was a member of the IEEE-USA Board of Directors.
Land has been an active member of the IEEE Standards Association for more than 20 years and served as the Computer Society vice president for Standards in 2004. She was the recipient of the 2007 IEEE Standards Medallion.
She has been active in Region 3 supporting local Future City competitions. She was also a member of the region’s Executive Committee, serving as its awards chair.
In 2008 and 2010, she was a member of the IEEE Women in Engineering Committee.
Land is the recipient of several awards including the 2011 IEEE Huntsville Section Outstanding Engineer of the Year Award, the IEEE Computer Society 2017 Richard E. Merwin Award, and the Huntsville Association of Technical Societies 2018 Moquin Award.
Agenda
2. Ali Dolatabadi, EIC President, Greetings and congratulations on behalf of EIC
Title: Setting the Stage for the Merger of CSECE and IEEE Region 7.
Abstract: The effort to revive the Canadian Society for Electrical and Computer Engineering (CSECE) and its journal, the Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (CJECE) led to the foundation of the Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE) in 1988. By 1990, CSECE, its journal and conference were in good shape and time was ripe to start discussion on its merger with IEEE Region 7. In 1991, the formation of a “Blue Ribbon Committee” was announced at CCECE ’91 in Quebec City and the stage was set for the merger of CCECE and IEEE Region 7 to form IEEE Canada.
Title: My memory of the formation of IEEE Canada.
5. Ray Findlay, IEEE Region 7 Director for 1994-1995, and first IEEE Canada President in 1995
Title: Some reflections on the establishment of IEEE Canada: 1994 and all that.
6. Maike Luiken, IEEE Canada President 2018-2019
Title: The current IEEE Canada and its activities.
7. Witold Kinsner, IEEE Canada President 2016-2017
Title: IEEE Canada's Role in Enhancing Education
Abstract: IEEE Canada has played a significant role in enhancing experiential educational capabilities of universities, colleges, vocational schools, and the STEAM component of pre-university schools. Examples of such advances include the establishment of the McNaughton Student Resource Centres in Canada, the development of hands-on workshops for teachers and practising professionals, delivery of one-week space camps for students, and discovery week for Indigenous students. This presentation gives examples of such activities, as well as a new idea of cognitive digital twins which are intended to enhance future educational needs in life-long learning.
8. Vijay Sood, the longest serving Editor of the ICR
Title: IEEE Canadian Review and Canadian Journal on Computer and Electrical Engineering – a brief history.
Abstract: This brief presentation describes the two IEEE Canada publications – The IEEE Canadian Review and IEEE CJECE – from their inception and their evolution over the years.
9. David Whyte, IEEE Canadian Foundation President (ICF)
Title: IEEE Canadian Foundation – Philanthropic Partner of IEEE Canada.
Abstract: The IEEE Canadian Foundation aligns with the interests and aims of IEEE Canada by supporting student and educational activities, including McNaughton Learning Resource Centres and scholarships, and other special ventures via grants energizing electrical and computer engineering in Canada. Students and others benefit from the recognition of leadership and support of learning opportunities; IEEE Canada benefits though the goodwill boost of these programs which are uniquely Canadian and distinct from other IEEE programs.
10. Om Malik, IEEE Canada President 2010-2011 and EIC President 2014-2016
Title: Evolution of EIC and IEEE Canada relationship with EIC.
Abstract: A brief history of the evolution of Engineering Institute of Canada and its role within the Canadian context; also how IEEE-Canada fits in with EIC.
11. Panel session with the Workshop presenters, including Q&A from the audience
12. Closing remarks, Rob Anderson, IEEE Canada President Elect