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News
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UPLINK March 2016 print edition now available. http://www.ieeevic.org/publications/uplink/
Featured articles: Lasers, E textile fashion events, La Trobe Project prize and more

Volunteering Week - http://www.ieeevic.org/volunteering-week-thank-you-from-ieee-victorian-section/

Life of an Engineer- http://www.ieeevic.org/life-of-an-engineer-nameer-al-khafaf/

You can now purchase IEEE Victorian Section Merchandise. We have on offer waterproof, unisex vests. For details visit: http://www.ieeevic.org/resources/

IEEE Victorian Section Student Paper Contest 2016
Submission Deadline 31st May - All details: http://www.ieeevic.org/awards/student-paper-competition/

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Upcoming Events
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1 June 2016.

IEEE Circuits and Systems Chapter: “Rapid Prototyping of Electrical/Electronic Systems” one day seminar: Areas/Topics. 1. 3D Printing. 2. Circuit Realisation 3. Design Software 4. System Integration. Room 10.10.029, RMIT University. Lunch at 12.20. Advise interest to Alan Harvey Acupak00@hotmail.com

2 June 2016.

IEEE student branch at the Latrabor Univeristy: "Solidworks – Skills and Knowledge Exchange Road Map" by Mr. Adam Console, 5.30 pm to 9.00 pm at Beth Gleeson Building, Kingsbury Drive, La Trobe University. Further information at http://www.ieeevic.org/event/solidworks-skills-and-knowledge-exchange-road-map/, contact Millward.Joshua.E@ieee.org for registration.

2 June 2016.

​​IEEE PES Chapter: “Visit to AusNet Services’ Grid Energy Storage System (GESS)”. Thursday 2nd June 2016 from 1.30 pm-2.30 pm (Group 1) and 2.30 pm-3.30 pm (Group 2). 68 Commercial Drive, Thomastown. A maximum of 15 visitors are allowed for this visit and seats are allocated on a first-come-first-serve base. Enquiries to pes.victorian@ieee.org

3 June 2016.

IEEE Circuits and Systems Chapter: “VLSI Architectures for Communications” by Prof. Gerald E. Sobelman Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Minnesota Minneapolis, USA. Friday 3 June 1 - 2 pm. RMIT univeristy, Building 80, Room 80.2.03. Enquiries Alan Harvey Acupak00@hotmail.com

3 Days Workshop (June 2016).

​​IEEE Communications Society Chapter: “SOFTWARIZATION IN MOBILE NETWORKS” by Dr. Tinku Rasheed, Area Head, Future Networks Department, Create-Net Research, Italy. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6, 7 and 8 June from 6.00pm until 7.30pm everyday. RMIT univeristy, Room 15, Level 03, Building 80 (445 Swanston Street). Enquiries to Dr. Karina Gomez (karina.gomezchavez@rmit.edu.au)

21 September 2016.

Engineering Career Expo - IEEE, Engineers Australia, IET and La Trobe University are teaming up to bring you the Biggest Engineering & IT Career Expo, State Library of Victoria, 10 AM - 4 PM, http://www.ieeevic.org/engineering-expo

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Conference Alert
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13 - 15 July 2016.

Society for the Social Implications of Technology (SSIT). “Thinking Machines in the Physical World” (IEEE 2016 Conference on Norbert Wiener in the 21st Century), University of Melbourne. Call for papers, list of keynote speakers, and greetings from Professor Graeme Clark, AC Laureate Professor Emeritus, leader in pioneering cochlear implant research, now released at http://21stcenturywiener.org. Drawing together leaders in control systems, cybernetics and the social implications of technology research fields from around the globe, this exciting second conference in the 21st Century Wiener series is building to be the highlight for SSIT Australia in 2016.

10-14 October 2016.

Intelligent Transport World Congress 2016, Melbourne. Australia to be selected as the host national for this prestigious event. Surging growth in international demand will ensure that this gathering of ITS researchers, developers and users will be among the largest meetings in Melbourne during 2016. ITS technologies include communication, data processing and electronic technologies for in-vehicle, vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure and mode-to-mode systems that increase transport safety and mobility, improve the sustainability of travel, reduce congestion, and improve the performance and competitiveness of all modes of transport. http://www.itsworldcongress2016.com/

22-25 November 2016.

TENCON 2016 – Technologies for Smart Nations. TENCON is a premier international technical conference of IEEE Region 10. This conference is expected to bring together researchers, educators, students, practitioners, technocrats and policymakers from across academia, government, industry and non-governmental organizations to discuss, share and promote current works and recent accomplishments across all aspects of electrical, electronic and computer engineering, & information technology. Distinguished people will be invited to deliver keynote speeches and invited talks on trends and significant advances in the emerging technologies. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore - http://www.ieeesingapore.net/#!tencon-2016/c1v20

28 Nov - 1 Dec 2016.

IEEE ISGT (Innovative Smart Grid Technologies), Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre in Melbourne, Australia. The conference will be co-sponsored by the IEEE Power and Energy Society and the IEEE Victoria, Australia Section, and hosted by the University of Melbourne. http://sites.ieee.org/isgt-asia-2016/

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Jobs Alert
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- Boradspectrum, Project Engineer, https://jobs.broadspectrum.com/job/Melbourne%2C-Altona-Project-Engineer-Electrical-Job-VIC/343066500/?jobPipeline=Indeed

- Lutech Resources, Junior Electrical Engineer, http://au.indeed.com/cmp/Lutech-Resources/jobs/Graduate-Junior-Electrical-Engineer-Building-Service-85a44bf3d5c04a1b?q=Electrical+Engineer

- CliniCloud, Electronic Engineer, http://au.indeed.com/cmp/CliniCloud/jobs/Electronic-Engineer-7132dae2008bd9c4?q=electronics

- Auercon, Electrical Engineer (Data Comms), http://careers.pageuppeople.com/474/caw/en/job/924957/electrical-engineer-telecoms?source=IND

- Vestas, SCADA Engineer, https://vestas.taleo.net/careersection/global_external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=256983

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Volunteer Opportunities
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- The Victorian Section welcomes all IEEE members in joining our volunteer team. There are ample opportunities to work with our extensive committee across our technical chapters, student branches, women in engineering, young professionals and life member affinity groups. If you are interested in being part of our team please contact our char Eddie Custovic (e.custovic@ieee.org)

- Chair, IEEE Photonics & Electron Devices Chapter (Please email e.custovic@ieee.org)

- Industry Advisory Committee members (Please email e.custovic@ieee.org)

- E-newsletter editor – We are actively seeking a volunteer to support with the management of our weekly e-newsletter. This includes collating material submitted, editing and communicating with volunteer. This volunteer role is suitable for student volunteers. If you are interested in this role please contact Eddie Custovic e.custovic@ieee.org

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