Author: Deron Johnson
Girls Make STEM with Heart 2024 – IEEE STEM Event
Girls Make STEM with Heart IEEE Buenaventura STEM Event for Middle School Girls April 13, 2024 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Santa Paula Event is free, but registration is required. Register at: www.ieee-bv.org/stem Girls in grades 5 to 8 will become scientists and engineers for a day. They will explore how science, technology, engineering and… Read more
Judges Needed: Skoolcade Annual Student Video Game Challenge
Skoolcade is a video game design competition for students in grades 3 – 12. Students code original games and submit them digitally. The first round of judging narrows down the competitors. Round two is a live competition, which will be at the Ventura County Office of Education on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 AM to… Read more
In Memoriam: Bob Rumer
We are sad to report that Robert “Bob” Rumer reluctantly conceded his battle with cancer on January 26, 2024. Many of you know Bob from having served as Chapter Chair of the IEEE EMBS (Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society) chapter. Bob also served as local Event Director of the annual FIRST Lego League tournament,… Read more
Volunteers Needed: IEEE Spring STEM Event for Girls
“Girls Make STEM with Heart”, the IEEE Buenaventura spring STEM event for middle-school girls, will be on Saturday, April 13 at Isbell Middle School in Santa Paula. If you were involved in previous events, you know what a wonderful experience it is for the students and volunteers. Here is some background: Students can choose from… Read more
2023 FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament
On Sunday, November 12, a FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament was held in Thousand Oaks at La Reina High School. About 150 middle school students from 23 teams competed to go on to a regional tournament. FIRST inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators. IEEE Buenaventura Section supported this event both… Read more
Volunteers Needed: FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament
Once again IEEE Buenaventura Section is supporting middle school robotics by sponsoring the annual FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, November 12. Teams of young robot enthusiasts that will compete for a chance to go to the regional tournament. The IEEE has been generous in its support over many years both… Read more
IEEE Buenaventura Section Announces Scholarship Program
The IEEE Buenaventura Section will award two $1000 scholarships in November 2023 Eligibility Requirements The applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university in Ventura County (California). The applicant must be studying towards an engineering or technical degree related to IEEE scope of fields. If the applicant’s college or… Read more
Call for Nominations/Volunteers: IEEE Buenaventura Section Officers
We need your help! IEEE Buenaventura Section is looking for members who would like to serve on our Section Executive Committee. ExCom members have a chance to engage with other IEEE members and set the direction for our section. We have openings for the following positions. Each position has an estimated time requirement of 2… Read more
In Remembrance: Dr. Dean L. Mensa
Dr. Dean L. Mensa, pioneer in the field of Radar Cross Section (RCS) measurements and high-resolution RCS imaging passed away on 8 July 2023 following a year-long illness. In 1951 at age 12, Dean immigrated with his mother from Pinerolo, Italy to Los Angeles, California. Upon graduation from Belmont High School in 1957, the United… Read more
Antennas: From Ham Radio to Modern Communication Systems
On May 9, Dr. Hanseung Lee of HRL gave a seminar to the IEEE Buenaventura Communications Society Chapter. The seminar provided a comprehensive overview of basic antenna theory and the introduction of various antenna types, from ham radio to modern communication systems. He began with an introduction to basic antenna theory, including the principles of… Read more