Bulletin Pittsburgh Section November 2014 Volume 63, No. 11
Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63, No. 11 Included in this issue: Beck’s Bytes ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Possible Cyber-Attacks and Mitigation Strategies on Smart Power Grid ................................. 3 FERC Structure and Significant Recent Outage Events .............................................................. 4 Young Professionals Happy Hour Social .......................................................................................... 5 Visual Representation and Metrics for Classification with Image Sets .................................... 6 A Win-Win Situation .......................................................................................................................... 6 Global City Team Challenge and ISO/IEC/IEEE P21451-1-4 (Sensei-IoT)............................... 7 IEEE Smart Grid Vision for Computing: 2030 and Beyond ......................................................... 8 Electric Power Industry Conference co-sponsored by the Power Electronics Society .......... 9 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition 2014 Conference ....................................... 10 Members of Joint IAS and PE Society Receive IAS Distinguished Lecturer Recognition. . 12 Welcome Our New Senior Member:............................................................................................... 13 Editor: Philip Cox, [email protected]; Contributors: Jim Beck, Joe Cioletti, Louis Hart, Kristopher Mascher, Kal Sen, Dave Vaglia and Matthew Valenti All announcements for publication in a particular month’s bulletin are due to the Editor by the 20th of the previous month. The accuracy of the published material is not guaranteed. If there is any error, please bring it to the Editor’s attention. The Section’s web site, https://webinabox.vtools.ieee.org/wibp_home/index/r20037, has recent issues of the bulletin and lots of other useful information IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 1 of 14 Beck’s Bytes Section Chair - Dr. Jim Beck, [email protected] Vice Chair -- Frank Pietryga, [email protected] Greetings! I hope you're having a wonderful fall. There's not much to report this month, other than a quick reminder that it's time to renew your IEEE membership. Also, I'd like to give a shout out to the IEEE Young Professionals (YP) affinity group. If you're a recent graduate and new to IEEE the YP group is a great way to get involved. Kris Mascher is planning a YP happy hour this month, so check the bulletin for details. Also, our immediate past chair, Lou Hart, is working on putting the ballot together for the 2015 executive committee. He's looking for volunteers for secretary, so if you're interested please contact Lou. Thanks, and have a great month! Jim Beck, Pittsburgh Section Chair, 2014 Treasurer – Jim Lagree, [email protected] Secretary – Dr. George Gao, [email protected] Immediate Past Chair – Dr. Louis Hart, [email protected] Awards Chair – Dr. Ralph Sprang, [email protected] Webmaster – Gerry Kumnik, [email protected] UpperMon Subsection Chair: Dr. Gianfranco Doretto, [email protected] Chapters Communications Society – Chair: Dr. Balaji Palanisamy, [email protected]; Sec: Phil Cox, [email protected] Computer Society – Chair: Dr. Ralph Sprang, [email protected] Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology/Electron Devices Societies – Russell Dudek, [email protected]; Treas.: Dr. Louis Hart Engineering In Medicine & Biology Society Chair: Dr. Wei Wang, [email protected] Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Chair: Michael J. Oliver [email protected] (814) 763-3211 Power Electronics Society – Chair: Dr. Kal Sen, [email protected] Power & Energy & Industry Applications Societies Chair: Dave Vaglia, [email protected]; Past: Mey Sen, [email protected] 412-373-0117 Magnetics Society – Chair: Dr. Matt Moneck, [email protected] Nanotechnology Society - Chair: Dr. MinheeYun [email protected] Robotics Society – Chair: Gene Kern, [email protected] Signal Processing Society – Chair: Dr. Deniz Gencaga [email protected] Society on Social Implications of Technology Chair: Joe Kalasky, P.E., [email protected] 724-244-1609 Affinity Groups Young Professionals (formerly GOLD) – Chair: Kristopher Mascher, [email protected] Life Member – Chair: Open Women In Engineering – Chair: Dr. Gabriela Hug [email protected] Committees Consultants Network – Dr. George Crawford, [email protected] Professional/Career Activities (PACE) Chair: Joe Cioletti, P.E. [email protected] Student Activities – Dr. Irvin Jones, [email protected] Membership Development – Steve Mozelewski, [email protected] Publicity – Chair: Thomas Dionise, P.E. [email protected] (724) 779-5864 IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 2 of 14 Possible Cyber-Attacks and Mitigation Strategies on Smart Power Grid Speaker: Date: Time: Place: Jignesh Solanki, Ph.D. Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM G102 Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV RSVP: Matthew Valenti, [email protected] Organizer: Upper Mon Subsection Abstract In the present grid real time control systems are the energy management systems and distribution management systems that utilize measurements from real-time units (RTUs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). The SCADA systems are designed to operate on isolated, private networks without even basic security features which are now being migrated to modern IP-based communications providing near real time information from measuring and controlling units. To function “brain” (SCADA) properly “heart” (RTUs) should provide necessary response thereby creating a coupling which makes SCADA systems as targets for cyber-attacks to cripple either part of the electric transmission grid or fully shut down (create blackout) the grid. Cyber-security research for a distribution grid is a topic yet to be addressed. To date firewalls and classic signature-based intrusion detection systems have provided access control and awareness of suspicious network traffic but typically have not offered any real-time detection and defense solutions for electric distribution grids. This presentation will discuss the cyber security issues and possible mitigation solutions using data mining techniques. Speaker Bio Jignesh Solanki received his B.E. from V.N.I.T, Nagpur, India and his M.E. from Mumbai University, India in 1998 and 2000 respectively. He received Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Mississippi State University, USA in 2006. He was involved in research activities at IIT Bombay, India. He has been Research Assistant Professor in Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, since August 2009. Prior to that, he worked for Open Systems International Inc, Minneapolis, MN as a Senior Engineer for three years. He is a co-recipient of National Science Foundation award. He has chaired several conference sessions and is a reviewer in several national and international conference/journal publications. He is a vice-chair of IEEE power and energy society student activities subcommittee. He served as a panelist in several National Science Foundation and Department of Energy proposals. He received IEEE multi-agent systems working group award in 2008, IEEE power and energy technical student activities working group award in 2012 and is a member of IEEE since 2002. His research interests are cyber security in smart grid, multi-agent applications in power system and power system control. IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 3 of 14 FERC Structure and Significant Recent Outage Events Speakers: Title: Date: Time: Place: David Cole, PE, MBA, IEEE Member and Ken Githens, EE, MBA FERC Structure and Significant Recent Outage Events Federal Energy Regulatory Commission November 13, 2014 Social 6:30 PM, Program 7:00 PM Westinghouse Energy Center 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 RSVP: Required at https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/29371 by November 6, 2014. Please indicate if you are an IEEE member by entering your membership number. If you would like to receive PDH, please bring a copy of this announcement for verification of your attendance. A non-Member who would like to receive PDH is required to pay $10 to “IEEE Pittsburgh Section.” A Member who would like to receive PDH is required to show membership ID. Organizer: Power Electronics Society (PELS) and Power & Energy Society/Industry Applications Society Abstract: FERC’s role in reliability standards and jurisdictions will be reviewed. Three significant outage events, Southwest Outages on 2-4-11, North East Snow Storm on 10-29-11 and Arizona Southern California on 8-9-11 will be presented. Speakers: David Cole and Ken Githens David Cole: Mr. Cole joined the Commission in January 2011 as an Electrical Engineer in the Division of Compliance in the Office of Electric Reliability. Prior to coming to the Commission, Mr. Cole retired from Allegheny Energy (AE) with over 34 years of service. His most recent position was Manager of Technical Services for the AE Generation and Marketing subsidiary. Previously he held various other management positions at numerous divisions with AE, including Director, Allegheny Energy Solutions. He was on the board of directors for Cogenix and Vice President of AE Solutions. He held various positions in the power generation, transmission engineering, generation planning, substation standards, unregulated T&D sales, Allegheny Solutions, and generation technical services departments. His experience includes the planning, engineering and construction of transmission substations. He was the power transformer expert for 12 years and responsible for insulation coordination, arrester, CT, PT and CVT’s standards. He authored the initial EHV and medium power transformer specifications. During the time in generation planning, he provided documentation for value of generation capacity calculations for numerous PURPA project, assisted with the Maryland collaborative commission testimony and performed numerous studies for combustible gas stations and coal fired stations. While he was in Solutions, he and his staff developed the business plan, negotiated alliances with numerous vendors, performed sales and marketing, and opened six remote offices throughout the North East. He was responsible for the total P&L of this subsidiary. Power station field project experience includes; GSU transformer replacement installations, testing and start up of new power station distributed control systems, installation of water canons, coordinating breaker maintenance, repairing coal yard control systems, and numerous other projects. Power station IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 4 of 14 corporate experience includes; developing battery and relay testing standards, six sigma transformer failure analysis, issuing relay setting orders, managing arc flash, relay coordination and equipment duty studies and supervising motor, vibration, coal auditing, boiler efficiency and heater control experts. He and his staff investigated PRC001, PRC 004, VAR and PRC 005 and CIP issues. Mr. Cole earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering in 1977 and an MBA in 1999 both at the University of Pittsburgh, is married, and has two daughters. He is a member of the IEEE and has a Professional Engineering license in PA. Ken Githens: Mr. Githens joined the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in October 2009 as an Electrical Engineer in the Division of Compliance in the Office of Electric Reliability. Prior to coming to FERC, Mr. Githens retired from Allegheny Energy with over 37 years of service. During that time he held various engineering positions in the relay and protection, power generating and construction, control area operations, and transmission planning departments. Mr. Githens is a graduate of Penn State in 1973 with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and Indiana University of PA in 1992 with an MBA. He resides in Greensburg, PA. DIRECTIONS TO WESTINGHOUSE ENERGY CENTER From Pittsburgh take Interstate 376 East (Parkway East). Take Exit 84A to Monroeville. Cross Business Rt 22 at the traffic light and proceed on Rt 48 South (Moss Side Blvd) approx ½ mile (two traffic lights). The 2nd traffic light is at a 4-way intersection with a Marathon station on the right and a Sunoco station on the left. Turn left onto Northern Pike. Proceed approx 0.2 miles and turn right at the 1st traffic light onto Westinghouse Dr. Travel 0.7 miles (past the guard stand) to the 3 flags where the building’s main entrance is located. Parking in the evening will be plentiful. Use the main entrance and check with the security guards inside. You will be directed to the proper room for your meeting. From the PA Turnpike, take Exit 57 (Monroeville). After the toll plaza, get in the left lane to get on Business Rt 22 West. At the first light, turn left onto Rt 48 South (Moss Side Blvd) and follow the above directions. Young Professionals Happy Hour Social Ready for a break from the grind? Come meet other IEEE young professionals for a happy hour social at the Waterfront on Wednesday, November 12 from 4-6PM. For more specific details, contact Kris Mascher @ [email protected] Thanks, Kris Mascher IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 5 of 14 Visual Representation and Metrics for Classification with Image Sets Speaker: Date: Time: Place: RSVP: Organizer: Shiguang Shan, Ph.D. Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM G102 Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Matthew Valenti, [email protected] Upper Mon Subsection Abstract Visual representation is the fundamental of many computer vision tasks. Historically, the last decade has witnessed the prosperity of local features and sparse representation. And, more recently, feature learning is blooming for learning hierarchical representation. However, most of them focus on the representation of single image or a few images, which however is quite different from biological vision system (BVS). During most vision tasks, BVS actually takes numerous images of the object of interest even in few seconds, benefiting from unconscious eye movement. In this talk, I will introduce some of our recent works on visual representation and metrics for classification with image sets, in which multiple images are densely sampled for the object to be recognized. In our methods, the image set is collectively represented as a Riemannian manifold, thus forming some interesting novel problems, including distance computation between manifolds (papers in CVPR08/09/12), Manifold alignment via Universal Manifold Model(paper in CVPR14), and Learning Euclidean-to-Riemannian Metric (paper in CVPR2014). Speaker Bio: Shiguang Shan received M.S. degree in computer science from the Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 1999, and Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Institute of Computing Technology (ICT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China, in 2004. He joined ICT, CAS in 2002 and has been a Professor since 2010. He is now the Deputy Director of the Key Lab of Intelligent Information Processing of CAS. His research interests cover image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition, and machine learning. He especially focuses on face recognition related research topics. He has published more than 200 papers in refereed journals and proceedings in the areas of Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, one of which won "Best Student Poster Award Runner-up" in CVPR08. He has served as Area Chair for many international conferences including ICCV'11, ICPR'12, ACCV'12, FG'13, ICPR'14, and ICASSP'14. He serves as workshop co-chair of ACCV14, and website co-chair of ICCV15. He is Associate Editor of IEEE Trans. on Image Processing, Neurocomputing, and EURASIP Journal of Image and Video Processing. He received the China's State Scientific and Technological Progress Awards in 2005 for his work on face recognition technologies. A Win-Win Situation We frequently hear something referred to as a 'Win-Win situation'. Volunteering to help lead the Pittsburgh section or one of its chapters of a technical society is, in my opinion as one who has done so, is a 'Win-Win'. The volunteer benefits from the experience and knowledge gained, and the section benefits from the volunteer's insight and effort. IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 6 of 14 Pittsburgh section is looking for candidates for the executive committee of 2015. As the end of 2014 approaches, we are seeking candidate(s) particularly for 2015 Secretary. Our Life Members affinity group is likewise in need of a new chair. I think you will not regret it if you do yourself and the section a service - let me know that you want to take on one of these positions. Louis Hart Immediate Past Section Chair [email protected] Global City Team Challenge and ISO/IEC/IEEE P21451-1-4 (Sensei-IoT) Speaker: Date: Time: Place: Sponsor: William J. Miller, Chairman, P21451-1-4 Wednesday, 19 November 2014 6:30 PM Social/Light Dinner, 7:00 PM Talk Former Westinghouse Energy Center, 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 (see directions on page 5) PACE, RSVP to Joe Cioletti, [email protected] Abstract: In this presentation we will discuss the NIST Global City Team Challenge which was initiated by Presidential Directive in 2013 as part of the Smart America Challenge. We will discuss a new framework to facilitate transport of sensor data to bridge various protocols via an ISO/IEC/IEEE P21451-1-4 XMPP Interface, the first Semantic Web 3.0 Standard for M2M/Internet of Things (IoT). The goal is to facilitate data sharing between devices, users, and applications in different domains and demonstrate the benefits. P21451-1-4 (also known as Sensei-IoT) http://www.sensei-iot.org using eXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) which is commonly used in social networks today, but now can provide transport of Smart Transducers (sensor/actuators) via a cloud computing framework. The capabilities can also be provided locally in the event of a disaster since there may be a lost of power and communications. Enabling this capability, the public can benefits via sensor data sharing .Instant Sensor Messaging can benefit healthcare, transportation, cargo shipping, home and building automation, industrial control, and emergency management. We will discuss how Sensei-IoT provides trusted, scalable, reliable sensor networks to exchange data with various systems as well as how Pittsburgh members can get involved in our team challenge. Speaker Biography: William is President/Owner of Maximum Control Technologies (MaCT), a MILLER W J & ASSOCIATES Company, provides consulting and systems integration services internationally with offices in the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong, PRC. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Telecommunicatons. He has designed, managed, and installed numerous distributed process control systems for power, pulp & paper, chemical, and cement industry. He was chair of IEEE P2030 TG4 SG 2 Use Cases and development of the Smart Grid Evaluation Criteria. He is currenly chairman of ISO/IEC/IEEE P1451-1-4 Smart Tranducer Interface for Sensors, Actuators, and Networked Devices using of eXtensible Markup and Presence Protocol (XMPP) for Network Device Communicatons. and the 1st Semantic Web 3.0 Stanrdard for the Internet of Things (iOt). . IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 7 of 14 IEEE Smart Grid Vision for Computing: 2030 and Beyond Speaker: Date: Time: Place: Sponsor: Dan McCaugherty, President and CEO, Athena Sciences Corporation Tuesday, 25 November 2014 6:30 PM Social/Light Dinner, 7:00 PM Talk Former Westinghouse Energy Center, 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 (see directions on page 5) PACE, RSVP to Joe Cioletti, [email protected] Abstract: This briefing describes the activities and results of the IEEE Computer Society Smart Grid Vision Project (SGVP), chartered to develop a vision for the role of computing within the Smart Power Grid looking forward as far as 30 years into the future. This IEEE research project included international contributors from over forty experts representing academic research institutions, industry, and numerous U.S. Department of Energy Laboratories. The SGVP published a peer reviewed Vision Report in 2013 and is working today on a reference model and technology roadmap. The briefing describes the visions published in the Research Report and current work on the reference model and technology roadmap. The SGVP team developed its visions using a three-tiered approach. From top to bottom, these three tiers include architectural concepts, functional concepts, and technological concepts. Architectural concepts describe Smart Grid goals and characteristics, general grid types, as well as computing concepts considered common across grid types. Functional concepts describe how the grid will operate. Technological concepts describe the roles of certain technologies within the Smart Grid. The team considered multiple Smart Grid variants—from bulk generation (as is typical in developed regions) to islanded grids (more common in developing regions). Scenarios cover stakeholders from electric utilities, emergency responders, and energy brokers, as well as industrial power users and homeowners. Computing technology visions include modeling and simulation, cyber security, verification and validation, high-performance computing, and other topics. The Vision Report is intended to stimulate research and development, education, training, and the development of standards. The computing technologies described in this document will progress at different rates, some stimulated by a myriad of socio-economic drivers and others by SmartGrid– specific needs. The technologies include Computational intelligence, Cyber security and resilience, Data analytics and databases, Distributed multiple-agent architecture, High-performance computing, messaging-oriented middleware, Modeling and simulation, Self-integrating systems, Software verification and validation, Virtual computing, and Visualization. Bio: Dan McCaugherty, President and CEO, Athena Sciences Corporation. Mr. McCaugherty, brings over 28 years experience in the research, development, and operation of complex critical systems for federal and commercial clients to include the DoD, NASA, DOE, DOT, DHS, and various commercial clients. After graduating with a BS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Mr. McCaugherty worked as a flight control engineer and technical manager on Space Shuttle flight and ground systems. He then served as a solution architect for Verification and Validation of critical systems at Titan Corporation. In 2001 he joined ProLogic, Inc. where as a Vice President, he initiated lines of business in military tactical communications, net-centric simulations, IT services, data analytics, and energy management. In 2010, he co-founded Athena steering the corporation to provide test automation, biometrics solutions, and research in smart grid computing. Since 2011, he has served as leader of the IEEE Computer Society Smart Grid Vision Project. He also served as panel chair for the Smart Grid Vision projects at the 2012 IEEE Smart Grid World Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 8 of 14 Electric Power Industry Conference co-sponsored by the Power Electronics Society Pittsburgh Chapter IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 9 of 14 IEEE Pittsburgh Section Supports the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition 2014 Conference The IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2014 (2014.ecceconferences.org) was successfully held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Sunday, September 14 to Thursday, September 18. More than 1300 people attended the conference. A total of 75 volunteers from the IEEE Pittsburgh Section and other organizations provided volunteer services and support to the ECCE 2014 conference. The ECCE 2014 conference program was replete with distinguished plenary speakers from the U.S. Ames National Laboratory, ABB, General Motors, and Renewable Energy Projects Ltd., tutorials given by experts from industry and academia, panels of experts in town hall meetings, and ample opportunities to network and make new acquaintances in the energy conversion field. A record number of 1400 digests were submitted to the conference, and papers were selected after rigorous peer reviews and presented in 135 oral and poster sessions. The conference’s fantastic technical program and an ever expanding exhibit roster added to the excitement in Pittsburgh. It is also major win for the ECCE 2014 organizing committee, in which many IEEE Pittsburgh Section members were actively involved in and made great contributions. Under the IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 10 of 14 leadership of the ECCE 2014 Local Committee, specifically Thomas McDermott and Kalyan Sen, 75 volunteers staffed a total of 147 sessions and events, and assured a smooth and orderly experience for all ECCE 2014 conference attendees. The following is a list of individuals who have volunteered their time and support to the ECCE 2014 conference. Special thanks were also given by Dr. Ayman El-Refaie, ECCE 2014 General Chair, to the IEEE Pittsburgh Section for conference support at the ECCE Banquet on Wednesday, September 17 between 7 and 9 pm at the conference site. Abrez Mondal, Aenik Shah, Ahmed Elsayed, Aitor Vazquez, Alessandro Pevere, Alvaro Cardoza, Amir Pasdar, Andy Foerster, Aneesh Rajeev, Augustin Cremer, Bing Xia, Blaine Forkner, Brandon Grainger, Brijesh Kumar, Cheng-Yu Tang, Chongwen Zhao, Chris Scioscia, Chris Sermon, Chun Wei, Ciaran Feeney, Cong Li, Cong Ma, Emma Raszmann, George Crawford, Hashim Al Hassan, Hsin-Chih Chen, Irene Mathew, James Lagree, Janviere Umuhoza, Jesus E. ValdezResendiz, Jie Dang, Jing Wang, Joe Coholich, John Wanjiku, Joseph Kozak, Juan HERNANDEZ, Junjun Deng, Kalyan Sen, Lanhua Zhang, Laura Wieserman, Lesedi Masisi, Liang Huang, Lihong Xie, Ling Jiang, Mackenzie Morison-Knox, Mark Scott, Matthew Korytowski, Min Huang, Olive Ray, Omar Abdel-Rahim, Patrick Lewis, Pinank Nagda, Pratick Bakhtiani, Praveen Devakota, Qinhao Zhang, Remus Beres, Roozbeh Bonyadi, Saeed Anwar, Saeed Jahdi, Shubhanshu Gupta, Siavash Pakdelian, Sridhar Joshi, Stephen Whaite, Stephen Whaite, Zhe Zhang, Steve Abate, Tanya Gachovska, Tomoyuki Mannen, Xiaoxiao Li, YangLin Chen, Yuan Tang, Yusi Liu, Yuzhi Zhang, Ze Wang, Zhe Zhang, Zian Qin. IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 11 of 14 Pittsburgh Section Members of Joint Industrial Applications Society and Power and Energy Society Receive IAS Distinguished Lecturer Recognition. + Mr. Nigel P. McQuin, with well-deserved bronze plate for his unceasing support of our Pittsburgh Section Mr. David Vaglia with Dr.Peter Magyar, Fellow IEEE, IEEE IAS Chapters and Membership Development Department Chair To: Members of the IAS Distinguished Lecturer Team 2015-16 - Mr. Ming Cheng - Mr. P.S. Chandramohanan Nair - Mr. A.M. Narayanan IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 12 of 14 - Mr. S. Mark Halpin Mr. Nigel P. McQuin Mr. David L. Vaglia Mr. Seth R. Sanders Cc: Mr. Blake Lloyd, IAS President Mr. Tamás Ruzsányi, IAS CMD DL Committee Chair Respected Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that the IAS Executive Board approved the motion of the Chapters and Membership Development (CMD) Department to extend the existing 2014-15 DL Team with a new 2015-16 DL Team effectively Jan 1, 2015 at the 2914 Q3 EB Meeting on Oct 8, 2014. Please accept my sincere congratulations on being an IAS Distinguished Lecturer. I wish you a successful DL activity in the next two years. Best regards Peter **************************************************** Dr.-Ing. Magyar, Peter Fellow IEEE IEEE IAS Chapters and Membership Development Department Chair http://ias.ieee.org/ Welcome Our New Senior Member: Matthew Gaston IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 Page 13 of 14 2014 Calendar – Meetings of IEEE Pittsburgh Section Executive Committee Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec 16 Panera Monroeville 20 Panera Bread Wilkins 15 Robot Car Race 20 Panera Bread Wexford 17 Panera Bread Forbes Ave, Oakland 10 Senior Membership 15 Panera Bread Wilkins 19 Spaghetti Warehouse Pittsburgh 17 Panera Forbes Ave, Oakland 21 Panera Bread Forbes Ave, Oakland 18 Spaghetti Warehouse 16 WVU TBD 20 Panera Bread Wilkins 18 Holiday meeting TBD Section Communic ations Computer 9 Awards Dinner 21 Interference 29 Smart Grid 10 Quad Copter 21 EMG Recordings EMBS EMCS 28 Apps Power Grid Power Electronics PES/IAS 6 Climate Change 23 - Furnace 6 AFCIs 11 Data Center Power 20 Rollercoasters 14-18 ECCE 15 Flywheel 16 Testing Induction Machines 23 Eaton Tour 13 FERC 14 Fuel Cells 13 FERC 17-18 EPIC 10- Meds. 20-Silicon Magnetics 10 Quad Copter 19- Dev. 31 Stat. Anal. Climate vars. Robotics Sig. Processing 28 Biomarkers CPMT/ED Social Impl Technology Upper Mon Women in Eng’ing 3 Malware Detection 24-MWaves 12 Climate Mitigation 31 CyberPhysical Systems 7 Com Theory 11 - Photos 14-Astronomy Life Mem. Young Pros PACE 5 IoT 3 - Cyber attacks 17 Image Sets 22 Estimating Emissions 11 Russ Harrison Student Act IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin November 2014 Volume 63 No. 11 16 Speakers 23 - Eaton 17 Smart Grid Page 14 of 14 13-15 IPCC 12 - Social 19 - IoT 25 SmartGrid
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