Battery Standards and Smart Grids
Registration is required.
The NSBE and IEEE WSI Student Branch are excited to welcome Christopher Sanderson, Director-Elect of Region 5, for an engaging and insightful talk where "Sanderson Introduces Standards, Son!" This is a must-attend event where you'll gain a deeper understanding of the importance of standards in the engineering world and learn their role in shaping the future of technology and innovation.
Seminar Highlights:
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The Importance of Standards - The backbones of modern industry
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Navigating the Standardization Process - Discussion, development, and large-scale implementation
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Impact on Innovation - Enabling technology and interoperability with consistency
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Career Growth Through Standards - A competitive edge in your professional path
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Future Trends in Standardization - Upcoming invention and effecting the next generation
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from a seasoned leader in the field, expand your knowledge, and network with fellow students and IEEE leadership!
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- Date: 26 Mar 2025
- Time: 11:30 PM UTC to 01:00 AM UTC
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- 1845 Fairmount Street
- Wichita, Kansas
- United States 67260
- Building: Wichita State University Rhatigan Student Center
- Room Number: RS 265
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- Co-sponsored by Christopher Sanderson, SMIEEE
- Starts 21 March 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 27 March 2025 12:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Christopher Sanderson, SMIEEE of IEEE
Biography:
Christopher earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a military Officer Commission in the United States Army Air Defense Artillery from Prairie View A&M University in 1995. During his military service in the United States Army Reserves, he gained experience across both Enlisted and Officer ranks, receiving multiple commendations and completing honorable tours of duty.
His professional career spans leadership roles at global Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 corporations in the electrical and energy sectors, including Schneider Electric, General Electric (GE), Siemens Energy & Automation, ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), and Doosan GridTech. He has also completed several advanced training programs in Energy, Power, and Distribution, such as Schneider Electric’s Field Sales Orientation, General Electric’s Technical Sales Program, and the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Program.
Currently, Christopher serves as the Region 5 Director-Elect of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), one of the world’s largest professional organizations with over 460,000 members worldwide. IEEE plays a key role in developing industry standards followed by governments, companies, and institutions, including the National Electric Code (NEC). The organization also leads innovation in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Smart Grid Systems, contributing to more than 1,700 active standards globally.
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