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News
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IEEE Constitutional Changes: http://ieee-region6.org/2016/memo-dont-need-ieee-constitutional-amendment/
A CORRECTED VERSION of the Section Annual Report 2015 is now available at http://www.ieeevic.org/publications/annual_reports/. Please note that the preceding soft-copy referred to in last week’s e-notice contains errors and should now be discarded.Please note also that all hard copies distributed to date have already been corrected and no further action is required in respect of these print copies. Orders for further print copies should be emailed to aeg@gnsassoc.com.au
IEEE VIC AGM DINNER: http://www.ieeevic.org/event/ieee-victorian-section-agm-dinner/
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/
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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16 August 2016.
EMB Victorian Chapter: “Biomedical Engineering in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy”, Mr Andrew Smale, The Alfred Hyperbaric Service. The Unicorn Club, MHSOBA, Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill, South Yarra, 6.30 pm (networking and refreshments 6.00pm). For details see [http://embs.ieeevic.org%20]embs.ieeevic.org or email Mehrnaz Shoushtarian, embs.victorian@ieee.org
18 August 2016.
IEEE Student Branch at Monash University: IEEEXtreme 10.0 Information Session 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm at G29 New Horizons - Building 82 20 Research Way, Monash University, Clayton. Further enquiries on ieee.monashstudentbranch@gmail.com.
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
06 September 2016.
IEEE Victorian Section Certified Career Development Program: - Workshop 1 – Get inside information on how to gain internships and jobs, 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Level 20, 360 Collins st, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Register to the event via https://ieee_career.eventbrite.com.au
09 September 2016.
IEEE Victorian Section Certified Career Development Program: - Workshop 2 - Get inside information on how to gain internships and jobs, 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Level 6, Room 12, Building 80, 455 Swanston st, RMIT University, Melbourne, Register to the event via https://ieee_career.eventbrite.com.au
12 September 2016.
IEEE Victorian Section Certified Career Development Program: - Workshop 3 - Get inside information on how to gain internships and jobs, 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Level 5, Richard Newton Room, EEE Building, University of Melbourne, Register to the event via https://ieee_career.eventbrite.com.au
12-13 September 2016.
IEEE EMC Chapter and Engineers Australia: “EMC Society Workshop”, RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria. For registration please refer to http://www.emcsaworkshop.org.au/ or contact Lesly via info@emcsaworkshop.org.au.
15-16 September 2016.
IEEE EMC Chapter and Engineers Australia: “EMC Society Workshop”, Dialogue, 4 National Circuit, Barton, Canberra. For registration please refer to http://www.emcsaworkshop.org.au/ or contact Lesly via info@emcsaworkshop.org.au.
17 September 2016.
EMB and WIE Victoria: "Hearing Focused E-Sewing/Wearable Technology Hackathon". Participants will work on designs using sewable microcontrollers and associated components to assist people with hearing impairment or to prevent hearing loss. IEEE is collaborating with the HEARing CRC and IBM for this event. Saturday 17th September from 9am - 2pm. RMIT University, Swanston St., Buidling 80 Level 4 Room 24, Melbourne. Register at https://hackathonsep2016.eventbrite.com.au
19 September 2016.
IEEE SMC Victorian Chapter has organised a seminar by Jawahar Bhalla – Manager, Systems and Technologies, CAE Asia Pacific on the topic of “Towards Effective Interoperability of Flight and Mission Simulators”. 12.00 noon – 1.00 pm, Monday, 19 Sep 2016, Room NA 1.418, GTP building (Ground Floor), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Australia. RSVP – https://www.deakin.edu.au/research/iisri/seminars/ieee-systems-man-and-cybernetics-victorian-chapter-registration, please contact Ms Trish O'Toole at trish.otoole@deakin.edu.au or Tel: +61 3 5227 1352 for any enquiry.
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
16 October 2016.
Industry & Government Conference Paper Presentation Travel Grant Competition: The IEEE Victorian Section is running it's annual conference paper presentation travel grant competitions for members in industry and government. The closing date for entries is the 16th of October. Notification of the outcome of the competition will be made by 4 November. For an application form, or if you have a question, send us an email at contact.victorian@ieee.org. Please put 2016 IEEE Industry & Government Travel Grant in the subject line of this e-mail.
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) Asia 2016, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition 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. Registration is now open (early bird closes 22-August), and a number of high profile speakers have been confirmed, including Nino Ficca (Ausnet Services), Prof. Ross Garnaut (University of Melbourne), Alistair Preston (AGL), Prof. Ian Hiskens (University of Michigan), and Mike Cleary (AEMO), among others. Please see 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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