SAMSAT and the IEEE – A Productive Partnership
Abstract:
The San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT) was founded in May 2016. IEEE members have been working as SAMSAT volunteers since the first year, building displays, researching and curating artifacts, planning exhibits and assisting the museum in many ways. Most recently IEEE members have been converting rooms in the Education Center to museum exhibits and mentoring interns building exhibits for AREA 21.
The presentation will include highlights and pictures from the last 9 years and a tour of the exhibits in the Education Center. During the tour you will see the best collection of Datapoint products and the largest collection of antique telephones in the world.
Registration details:
Seating goes to those who register via this vtools event in the order received; plan ahead to REGISTER.
Updated Registration Fees:
At the door, there is a $15.00 fee for Members, $25.00 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.
Lunch will be catered.
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- 5035 SW 36th St
- San Antonio , Texas
- United States 78226
- Building: Education Center
- Room Number: Game room
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- Co-sponsored by 50005
- Starts 19 May 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 11 June 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Dr. Ernest Franke
SAMSAT and the IEEE – A Productive Partnership
Biography:
Ernest Franke has been a university professor (Texas A&I, now Texas A&M Kingsville), entrepreneur (Alpha Electronics) and research engineer (Southwest Research Institute). His technical interests are robotics, control systems and sensors (especially machine vision). His hobbies are sailing and home automation.
Agenda
11:00 - Arrival
11:30 - Lunch and presentation
12:00 - Tour
13:00 - Adjourn