Events for Monday, November 18, 2024

Join us for an inspiring series of five talks on Tuesdays hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and Education. This event series is crafted to guide participants through key milestones and challenges in the academic career journey, offering insights and tools to foster both personal growth and societal impact. Each session will feature expert speakers and interactive discussions that touch on topics essential for building resilience, embracing diversity, and achieving academic and professional success. Participants who attend 4 or 5 sessions will receive an IEEE certificate, marking their commitment to personal development and their dedication to creating positive change in society. Time: Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM The first talk is on November 5th, 2024: Title: Empowering Self and Society through the Academic Career Journey Abstract: The journey of starting an academic career as a faculty member is a transformative endeavor that not only enriches the individual but also contributes to the betterment of society. This talk explores the profound reasons behind pursuing an academic position and offers insights into strategies for thriving as a new faculty member, making meaningful contributions to their institutions and society. [] Speaker(s): Prof. Lin Cai, , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443420

[] The presentation is focused on the life cycle of high and medium voltage (HV/MV) underground power cables from the design to end of life and includes common cable designs, installations configurations, installation errors, failure modes and both: commissioning and maintenance issues. It is based on many years of experience in cable testing and will provide real life examples. Speaker(s): Boguslaw Bochenski, PhD, PEng, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443350

Abstract: This talk will cover the research on the fabrication and application of novel polymer fibres in my lab. Applying the fibre drawing technique to unusual materials or combinations of materials opens up a range of new applications. Examples that will be discussed include drawing arrays of metal filaments in a dielectric to make metamaterials and drawing very low Young’s modulus polymers for wearable sensors. [] Simon Fleming University of Sydney, Australia Co-sponsored by: Co-sponsored by National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): Simon Fleming Pavillon J. Armand Bombardier, J-2074, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada