IEEE Day at Okanagan Subsection

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Abstract: IEEE Day is an annual event celebrating the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. One of IEEE Day’s objectives is to show how IEEE members in local communities collaborate on ideas that leverage technology for a better tomorrow. (https://ieeeday.org/)

Join us on October 9th at 5 PM for a gathering where the IEEE Okanagan Subsection and student branches from UBCO and OC will discuss the evolution of engineering, computer science, and others.



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  • Date: 09 Oct 2024
  • Time: 05:00 PM to 07:30 PM
  • All times are (GMT-08:00) US/Pacific
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  • 1000 K.L.O. Rd.
  • Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Canada V1Y 4X8
  • Building: E
  • Room Number: 202

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  • The General Public is Invited. 

  • Co-sponsored by IEEE Okanagan College Student Branch and Okanagan College
  • Starts 09 October 2024 12:00 AM
  • Ends 09 October 2024 07:30 PM
  • All times are (GMT-08:00) US/Pacific
  • No Admission Charge


  Speakers

Ajitesh

Biography:

Ajitesh Parihar is a fourth-year Computer Science student and a Research Assistant at Okanagan College. He is a tech enthusiast who enjoys learning about innovations and technologies and is passionate about software engineering, cyber security, and algorithms. Ajitesh is the Vice Chair of the Okanagan College IEEE Student Branch and enjoys meeting and working with talented individuals.

Kristina Cormier is a fourth-year Computer Science student at Okanagan College. She has always been curious about science and technology. Recently, she has discovered a passion for data analysis and machine learning algorithms. Kristina is the Chair of the Okanagan College IEEE Student Branch. She coordinates with her team to help organize events and volunteering. Kristina truly enjoys mentoring, meeting new people and discovering new opportunities.

Dolcy Sareen is a third-year Computer Science student at Okanagan College and the webmaster of the Okanagan College IEEE Student Branch. She is passionate about learning new technologies, with a strong focus on data. She enjoys connecting with people and continuously learning from new experiences.

Dale Hendricks is a second-year Computer Science student at Okanagan College and the treasurer of the Okanagan College IEEE Student Branch.

Alex Ross is a fourth-year Computer Science student at Okanagan College and the Okanagan College IEEE Student Branch secretary.

 

Address:Kelowna, Canada





Agenda

Agenda:

5 pm - 5:40 pm (OC)

            Kristina - A Retrospective View of STEM Milestones & Achievements

            Ajitesh - DRI Resources

5:40 - 6:20 pm (UBCO)

            Charlotte - A Canadian Engineer Who Made a Positive Impact on Society

            Fernanda - Women in Tech

6:20 pm - 6:30 pm Pizza break

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm (OC)

Dolcy & Brian - Evolution of Data & Networks

Alex - World Wide Opportunities