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News
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Congratulations to Saman Asghari Gorji from the Swinburne University who won the 1st prize for The 2016 IEEE Victorian Section Student Paper Prize Committee, paper titled  "Galvanically Isolated Quasi Switched-Boost-Based DC/DC Converter".

The IEEE Victorian Section Annual Report for 2015 is now available and may be read and/or downloaded from the Section website (www.ieeevic.org).  A limited number of printed and bound copies are also available. Please order these by email to contact.victorian@ieee.org

Engaging with Industry and IEEE Standards - http://www.ieeevic.org/engaging-with-industry/

From Engineer to Manager; Mastering the Transition 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/

Henry Sutton – Victorian Inventor, Scientist and Engineer: http://www.ieeevic.org/henry-sutton-victorian-inventor-scientist-and-engineer/    

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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02 August 2016.

IEEE Student Branch at Monash University: talk on "Becoming an Entrepreneur" 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm at S1 Lecture theatre 16 Rainforest Walk, Monash University, Clayton. Register to the event via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/becoming-an-entrepreneur-by-prof-subhash-challa-ceo-of-sensen-networks-tickets-26758134300. Further enquiries on ieee.monashstudentbranch@gmail.com

02 August 2016.

IEEE RMIT Student Branch: "Surviving the Transition : from high school to University". 12.30 pm to 1:30 pm at Room 32, Level 12, Building 12, City Campus, RMIT University. Register for the event at  https://sb-rmit-surviving-the-transition.eventbrite.com.au

03 August 2016.

IEEE Melbourne Student Branch: "Telstra Museum Tour". 2.00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information please refer to http://www.ieeevic.org/event/telstra-museum-tour/

03 August 2016.

IEEE RMIT Student Branch: "Surviving the Final years : getting ready for the real world". 12.30 pm to 1:30 pm at Room 32, Level 12, Building 12, City Campus, RMIT University. Register for the event at via https://sb-rmit-surviving-the-final-years.eventbrite.com.au

04 August 2016.

IEEE RMIT Student Branch: "Surviving Research". 12.30 pm to 1:30 pm at Room 32, Level 12, Building 12, City Campus, RMIT University. Register for the event at https://sb-rmit-surviving-research.eventbrite.com.au

05 August 2016.

IEEE RMIT WiE Affinity Group: "Thriving as a Women Engineer : experiences from those who have made it". 3.30 pm to 4:30 pm at Room 32, Level 12, Building 12, City Campus, RMIT University. Register for the event at https://wie-ieee-rmit-thriving-as-women-engineers.eventbrite.com.au

11 August 2016.

IEEE YP VIC Society: "Get Employed & Thrive in Construction, Mining & Resource Sector", Tom Scash, Director, Training Ahead Australia. 5.30-7.00 pm, Room 133 Bld 72, 14 Alliance Lane, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria. For more information: http://www.ieeevic.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/flyer-1.pdf

22nd August 2016.
 
IEEE PES Chapter Technical Seminar: “Smart Power Grid in the 21st Century”. Monday 22nd August 2016 from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm. Building: 008, Level: 08, Room: 024, RMIT University, Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC 3000. Enquiries to pes.victorian@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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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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