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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Report: Spring_Mixer Report_2023 First annual Spring Mixer was held at HUB101 of California Lutheran University’s extension campus. The event was attended by 30 IEEE and community members. Dinner was served by Stonefire Grill courtesy of IEEE. BV Section Chair, Momin Quddus emceed the event.  Dr. Marion Vellenave of Jet Propulsion Labs, presented an interesting lecture… Read more →

Once again IEEE Buenaventura Section is supporting middle school robotics by hosting/sponsoring the annual FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament on Sunday, November 21. There will be 24 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… Read more →

Date and Time: May 27, 2021; 4 PM PDT Speaker: Dr. Michelle Johnson Register Online Approximately 15 million people suffer a stroke each year and 70% of strokes occur in low and middle income countries where healthcare infrastructure and clinical resources are inadequate. Robotic devices can improve functional outcomes, increase access to and length of… Read more →

January 2021 1. Wednesday 6:30 PM PST: Perceptual Engineering — IEEE Central Coast Section2. Thursday, 5:00 PM PST: Facilities Power Distribution Series – Power Flow — IEEE San Fernando Valley Section, PES chapter 3. Jan 25, 4:00 PM PST: Addressing the Structural and Social Barriers to Cancer Inequities through Biomedical Innovation — Announcement, Registration — IEEE Southern Alberta Section, MTTs & EMBS… Read more →

Attention Students: IEEE now offers a discounted dues option for all student and graduate student members. Simply enter promotion code FUTURE50 when you join or renew to receive 50% off your student membership! Students who recently renewed or joined at full price can reach out to the IEEE Contact Center and request a credit on… Read more →