IEEE & You:Co-sponsored by IEEE North Jersey Section and NJIT
IEEE 2017 President Elect Talk
This talk is about "IEEE and You" in the perspective of "Advancing Technology for Humanity". EEE is the world's largest technical society, bringing Members access to the industry's most essential technical Information, networking opportunities, career development tools, and many other exclusive benefits such as:
Knowledge - Staying current with the fast-changing world of technology
Community - Belong to the network and buying power of 365,000 members in 150 countries…
Profession - Empowering members to build and own their careers, and venues to give back to society…
IEEE membership offers access to technical innovation, cutting-edge information, networking opportunities, and exclusive member benefits. Members support IEEE's mission to advance technology for humanity and the profession. At the same time, memberships build a platform to introduce technology careers to students around the world. Through memberships you can keep current in your chosen technology profession, connect with peers, and invest in your career advancement. IEEE delivers access to the industry's most essential technical information, networking opportunities, career development tools, and many other exclusive benefits to its members.
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- 154 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07102
- Newark, New Jersey
- United States 07102
- Building: GITC
- Room Number: 3710
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Dr. Ajay K. Poddar, Ph.: 201-560-3806, email:akpoddar@ieee.org
Dr. Durga Misra, +1-973-596-5739, email: dmisra@ieee.org
Dr. Edip Niver, email: edip.niver@njit.edu
Dr. Moshe Kam: moshe.kam@njit.edu
- Co-sponsored by AP01/MTT17 & ED/CAS
- Starts 14 November 2016 05:00 PM UTC
- Ends 17 November 2016 03:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Jim Jefferies, 2017 IEEE President Elect
IEEE and You
“IEEE and You” - IEEE Student branches provide an introduction to IEEE as well as serving student interests on campus. The step to higher grade membership and becoming a young professional is significant. IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization serving our broader fields of interest. We will explore the deep legacy of IEEE as well as the services, participation opportunities, value of membership, and how you can be a long term part of the mission of advancing technology for humanity through IEEE. IEEE is a volunteer led organization constantly evolving to meet technical, career, and public policy needs of members. Build your understanding of IEEE and have a chance to provide input on what would serve you. You are the future of IEEE.
Biography:
Jim Jefferies is a retired AT&T and Lucent Technologies executive who in 33 years rose from manufacturing engineer to vice president. He was responsible for teams that transferred glass technology from Bell Telephone Laboratories and developed fiber optic cables for AT&T. He also served as logistics vice president, responsible for worldwide supply chains, Quality Assurance, and export planning. He has led teams in major technology transfers, transitions of information technology, and organizational change. More recently, he teamed with fellow Stanford Business School graduates in an entrepreneur venture in San Francisco and served as Chief Operating Officer. He was 2015 President of IEEE-USA supporting globalization of its initiatives.
He received his BSEE from the University of Nebraska and an MS in Engineering Science from Clarkson University and is a licensed professional engineer (Emeritus). He attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business as a Sloan Fellow earning an MS in Management.
http://www.jamesajefferies.com/
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Jim Jefferies, 2017 IEEE President Elect
IEEE and You
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Jim Jefferies, 2017 IEEE President Elect
IEEE and You
Biography:
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Agenda
Event Time:1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Refreshments will be served for all the attendees.
Seminar in GITC 3710, All Welcome: There is no fee/charge for attending IEEE technical semiar. You don't have to be an IEEE Member to attend. Refreshmen is free for all attendess. Please invite your friends and colleagues to take advantages of this Invited Distinguished Lecture.