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News
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Engaging with Industry and IEEE Standards - http://www.ieeevic.org/engaging-with-industry/
From Engineer to Manager; Mastering the Tranisition Part 3 - http://www.ieeevic.org/from-engineer-to-manager-mastering-the-transition-part-3/
Internships at Dolby Laboratories:http://www.ieeevic.org/internships-at-dolby-laboratories/
Congratulations to UniMelb student branch Chair Gitansh for winning an IEEE Richard Merwin Scholarship 2016. UniMelb was able to win this scholarship 5 times before in the past 3 years.
Henry Sutton – Victorian Inventor, Scientist and Engineer: http://www.ieeevic.org/henry-sutton-victorian-inventor-scientist-and-engineer/
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
You can now purchase IEEE Victorian Section Merchandise. We have on offer waterproof, unisex vests. For details visit: http://www.ieeevic.org/resources/
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Upcoming Events
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21 June 2016.
EMB Victorian Chapter Lecture: “Interactive Materials in Biomedical Research”, Prof Simon Moulton, Swinburne University of Technology. The Unicorn Club, MHSOBA, Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill, South Yarra, 6.30 pm (networking and refreshments 6.00pm). Further details: embs.ieeevic.org. Enquiries: Mehrnaz Shoushtarian, embs.victorian@ieee.org
22 June 2016.
IEEE VTS Chapter: “The role of information in smart transport ” by Prof. Hai L. Vu, ARC Future Fellow and Head, Intelligent Transport Systems Lab, Swinburne Univ. of Technology. From12:30-1:30 pm, Swinburne University of Technology, ATC Building, Room 714 (Level 7), Enquiries to Dr Mehran Ektesabi (mektesabi@swin.edu.au)
25 June 2016.
IEEE Monash Univeristy Studnet Branch "Android App Development Workshop – Skills and Knowledge Exchange Program", by Mr. Mr. Moses Wan, S2 Lecture theatre (16 Rainforest Walk), Monash University – Clayton, 10.00 am- 5.00 pm. More information on http://www.ieeevic.org/event/android-app-development-workshop-skills-and-knowledge-exchange-program/
27 June 2016.
IEEE Women in Engineering "Hands-on Workshop on IBM Watson IoT Platform" Podium Seminar Room, Podium Level, IBM Southgate Centre, Southbank VIC 3006, 3.30-6.30 pm. registration via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-workshop-on-ibm-watson-iot-platform-tickets-26134729680
16 July 2016.
IEEE Victorian WIE Affinity Group workshop. “Lilypad Arduino Workshop “,at 9.30 am-12.30 pm Monash University, Clayton Campus. 15 participants only. More information via http://www.ieeevic.org/event/lilypad-arduino-workshop-2/. Enquiries to nalika.dona@gmail.com or harini.hapuarachchi@monash.edu
20 July 2016.
IEEE Victorian PES Chapter Lecture: “ Arc Management Systems Ultra-Fast Earthing Switch (UFES) “ by Mr. Anisur Rahman, Senior Protection Engineer, Distribution Automation, ABB Australia. 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm at Engineers Australia, Level 31, 600 Brouke Street Melbourne Victoria . More information on http://www.ieeevic.org/event/arc-management-systems-ultra-fast-earthing-switch-ufes/ an further enquiries on pes.victorian@ieee.org.
20-21 July 2016.
IEEE Unimelb Student Branch: Two days "Beginner Python Workshop". 9.00 am to 4:30 pm at PAR-Engineering B-313 (ELS), Parkville, VIC 3010. Register to the event via http://tinyurl.com/ieeevicpython. Further enquiries on ieeeunimelb@gmail.com.
21 July 2016.
IEEE Student Branch, Monash University: “CST (Computational Simulation Technology)". 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm at Room 215, Level 2, Building 35 (16 Alliance Lane), Monash University – Clayton. Register to the event via http://goo.gl/forms/wTho9JmjIn9DBOey1 . Further enquiries on emran.amin@monash.edu
27th July 2016.
Joint event by IEEE Technology & Engineering Management and IEEE Computer Society of the IEEE Victorian Section: “Sensors to Social & Market Research, an interesting analogy“. Champ Mendis (PhD), Wednesday 27th July 2016 from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Room 8.03 Doug McDonell Building, University of Melbourne Parkville 3010. Location. Enquiries to cinsaurralde@ieee.org
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
23 November 2016
Engineer and IT projects Showcase- IEEE Victorian Section partnered with Latrobe University for this event embraces 21st century multi-disciplinary engineering and IT innovation. For more information and registration via http://www.ieeevic.org/event/engineering-it-projects-showcase/
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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/
14-17 February 2016.
IEEE ICM (International Conference on Mechatronics ), Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The conference will be sponsored by the IEEE Power and Energy Society and the IEEE Victoria, Australia Section, and hosted by the Federation University. More information :http://ieee-icm2017.org/
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Jobs Alert
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- Thales Australia - System Installation Engineer, https://thales.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1097542&src=JB-11340
- Southern Cross Austereo, Support Engineer, http://careers.scacareers.com.au/cw/en/job/493015/support-engineer?source=indeed
- NEC Australia, Systems Engineer, http://careers.scacareers.com.au/cw/en/job/493015/support-engineer?source=indeed
- IoT Engineer, http://jobs.mitchellake.com/melbourne/it-and-telecomms/iot-data-scientist-SvR6w
- Internships Melbourne - http://au.gradconnection.com/internships/engineering/melbourne/
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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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