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March 21 2014

IEEE International Systems Conference Networking Event

Systems Engineering - Much More than a Career Path

IEEE Young Professionals Ottawa would like to invite you to the 2014 SysCon STEP event - a FREE networking event that connects industry, academia and students in the light of the international systems engineering community

Date: Tuesday, April 1st 2014, 5:30pm - 8pm

Location: Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa

Cost: FREE - for Undergraduate/Graduate Students, Academia and Industry Representatives

RSVP: Please register online here at your earliest

Conference Details: SysCon 2014

Past Events

February 06 2014

Canal Skate Mixer

Join us for a skate on the Rideau Canal and network with fellow young professionals

Date: February 11, 2014 at 5pm

Location: Dows Lake Pavillion

December 05 2013

2013 Year-End Holiday Social

Join us at our year-end holiday social for a fun evening of bowling while networking with fellow young professionals!

Date: December 12, 2013 at 6pm

Location: Red Chilli Thai (dinner at 6pm) and McArthur Lanes (bowling at 8pm)

Reservation: Ask for IEEE Young Professionals!

Hope to see many of you there!

August 10 2013

IEEE Ottawa GOLD would like to welcome you to our annual BBQ. Come out for a meet and greet with your fellow GOLD colleagues, and IEEE Ottawa Section Executives. This year , we will be combining efforts with the Ottawa Student branches and having a potluck

Where: Mooney's bay 2926 Riverside Drive

When: Thursday, August 15th, 2013

Time: from 5:30pm

Parking: Free after 6pm

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August 10 2013

Challenges, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Microelectronics by Dr. Rakesh Kumar

Organised by : The Department of Electronics, Carleton University and the IEEE Ottawa Section, and its Chapters: SSCS/ EDS/CASS Joint Chapter, ComSoc/BTS/CES Joint Chapter, EMBS Chapter, CPMT Chapter, R-PEL Joint Chapter, SP, OE & GRS Joint chapter, IMS Chapter, PES Chapter, TM, PCS & SSIT Joint Chapter, CI & SMC Joint Chapter as well its affinity groups: AICN, LM, WiE and GOLD and the IEEE Canada Eastern Area

DATE: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.

Seminar: 11am – 12noon

Refreshments and Networking: 12 noon – 12:30 pm

PLACE: MC 2014, Minto Center, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel by Drive, Ottawa (Campus Map)

ADMISSION: Free. To ensure a seat, please RSVP at the earliest to Prof. Ram Achar

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February 15 2013

Join IEEE Ottawa GOLD for an evening of board games and the (re)launch of our chapter at our first meeting of 2013!

Where: The Tea Party Cafe 119 York St.

Cost: FREE for members

When: Thursday, February 21, 2013

Time: 6:00 - 9:30 pm

IEEE Distinguished Lecturer Canada Area East Tour

Organized by TMC/PCS/SSIT Joint Chapter and the GOLD and AICN Affinity Groups

Who: Paul E. Gartz (AESS Distinguished Lecturer), "Global Systems-of-Systems"

When: Tuesday May 21, 2013, 9:00 am - 11:00am

Where: University of Ottawa, SITE Building, Room 5084

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IEEE Ottawa GOLD would like to welcome you to our annual BBQ. Come out for a meet and greet with your fellow GOLD colleagues, and IEEE Ottawa Section Executives.

Where: Britannia Beach, Pavilion Gazebo, 2805 Carling Ave.

Cost: FREE for members

When: Thursday, August 26th

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Parking: Free (front lot is just north of the gazebo)

RSVP: ottawa.gold@ieee.org by Wednesday August 25th with your preference of veggie, chicken or beef burger.

As we have secured a gazebo for this BBQ, it will be held rain or shine.

On Behalf of the IEEE GOLD – Ottawa Section we welcome you to the IEEE Graduates of the Last Decade.

We would like to invite you to connect with your fellow 2010 Graduates from the University of Ottawa, Carleton University and Algonquin College in celebration of your success. Also in attendance will be IEEE Executives from the various IEEE societies. Please join us for your graduation reception:

Speaker: Raed Abdullah, IEEE Ottawa Section Chair

RSVP (by Monday June 28): ottawa.gold@ieee.org

Date: Tuesday June 29, 2010

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Place: Armada Lounge, 23 York Street,

Cost: FREE

Snack platters and refreshments will be provided.

Interested in what it means to take engineering to another level? Would you like to get more or give more as an engineer?  

Join IEEE Ottawa GOLD, EWB Ottawa Regional Chapter and IEEE Humanitarian Technology Network to learn about

“The Global Engineer of the New Millennium”

This event will include a panel of three speakers who will introduce you to IEEE’s new initiatives in the Humanitarian field and the Humanitarian Technology Challenge. Speakers from Engineers Without Borders explore parallels and discuss what it means to be a Global Engineer and how they contribute as volunteers. Please see below for more information about the speakers.

RSVP early, seating is limited!

Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Armada Lounge 23 York St., Ottawa, ON, K1N 5S7

Cost: FREE for IEEE and EWB members. $3 for non-members at door.

RSVP: Please register by contacting ottawa.gold@ieee.org

Light snacks will be served.

For additional information or questions, please contact Anissa Shaddy at ottawa.gold@ieee.org or Matt Retallack at external@ottawa.ewb.ca.

Speaker Information

Alfredo Herrera

Alfredo is an electrical engineer who has been active in the IEEE for many years. Alfredo’s most recent roles include chair of the IEEE-Canada humanitarian initiatives adhoc committee, chair of the Innovate North America FPGA programming competiton and vice-chair of the Ottawa joint chapters of the TMC/PCS/SSIT. He is currently employed in the telecom industry as a senior hardware designer. He is currently volunteering for the IEEE Humanitarian Technology Challenge.

Matt Retallack

First joining EWB in 2002, Matt led a number of project initiatives with the EWB’s Dalhousie University Chapter. He completed his Masters in Civil Engineering in 2006 before moving to Ottawa to start a career in science-policy. Matt was involved in early stages of developing the Global Engineer concept and continues to represent EWB within the professional community.

Jen Hiscock

Also a long-time EWB member, and fresh from a multi-stakeholder panel discussion of ERTW vs. ESTW (Engineers Serve The World), Jen Hiscock is fast becoming a thought leader on Global Engineering within the community. In 2008/09 Jen spent 13 months in Ghana helping to form what is now the Governance and Rural Infrastructure team (G&RI) before returning to work with Natural Resources Canada. There she is helping Canmet ENERGY build a Strategic Plan toward a more sustainable energy future for 2030 and beyond.

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