The Lightening Rod Man
IEEE Lone Star Section EMBS Chapter and the Life Members Affinity Group will host Dr. Larry Higgins for a presentation of the Lightning Rod Man.
Abstract:
Lightening Rod Man is a brief whimsical story of Franklin's lightening rods from the 18th to 21st century. There is a brief 19th century home visit, with a 20th century musical reprise. Meanwhile, these snake-oil salesmen never cease, as a current glimpse at the Internet will show.
Biography:
Lawrence Higgins has pursued dual careers in medicine and engineering. He earned his baccalaureate in biology and doctorate in medicine after being discouraged from engineering study. Recruited while in med school as a lab tech, he was exposed to the possibilities of applying engineering solutions to medical problems, His mentor at the time initiated a fellowship program at Drexel Institute in the new field he named biomedical engineering. Higgins graduated in 1963.Along the way Dr. Higgins has contributed research in medical instrumentation, biomechanics. During the remainder of his career, Dr. Higgins practiced and taught medicine in San Antonio.
Registration details:
Seating goes to those who register via this vtools event in the order received; plan ahead to REGISTER.
Correction: At the door, there is a $20.00 fee for Members, $30.00 for Guests and $5.00 for Students. We accept Cash or Check, no credit cards. Exact amounts preferable. Remainder of the tab will be picked up by the EMB.
Date and Time
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- Alamo Café
- 14250 San Pedro Ave
- San Antonio , Texas
- United States
- Starts 30 March 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 09 April 2026 05:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Larry Higgins
The Lightening Rod Man
Lightening Rod Man is a brief whimsical story of Franklin's lightning rods from the 18th to 21st century. There is a brief 19thy century home visit, with a 20th century musical reprise. Meanwhile, these snake-oil salesmen never cease, as a current glimpse at the Internet will show.
Biography:
Lawrence Higgins has pursued dual careers in medicine and engineering. He earned his baccalaureate in biology and doctorate in medicine after being discouraged from engineering study. Recruited while in med school as a lab tech, he was exposed to the possibilities of applying engineering solutions to medical problems, His mentor at the time initiated a fellowship program at Drexel Institute in the new field he named biomedical engineering. Higgins graduated in 1963.Along the way Dr. Higgins has contributed research in medical instrumentation, biomechanics. During the remainder of his career, Higgins practiced and taught medicine in San Antonio.
Agenda
11:30 AM: Business meeting and lunch
12:00-12:50 PM: Presentation by Speaker
1:00 PM: Meeting adjourned