June 16, 2021
Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency in Simple Terms
6:30 PM PDT
Online
Speaker: Momin Quddus
Register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2021-06-cc
Overview
Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin in particular have experienced
significant interest among the public and the financial markets in last
couple of years.
When it comes to cryptocurrency there is a significant
information divide amongst the public. There are few people who have a deep
understanding of the topic. They believe in this form of currency and are
passionate about what it represents. Then there are rest of us who feel that
it is cryptic topic as the name says.
In this lecture I will attempt to bridge the gap between these
two communities. I will explain the origins of cryptocurrency and what it
will mean to society in general in the near future. I will also present
investment opportunities in cryptocurrency.
About the Speaker
Momin Quddus is a senior member of IEEE. He is the
current chair of IEEE Buenaventura Section. He has worked in Avionics,
Wireless communication and Aerospace industries for over 30 years. He holds a
patent on wireless antenna design.
Momin received BSEE degree from University of Texas and MSEE
degree from Florida Atlantic University. He is a PE.
He is interested in analyzing topics in terms of economics
and analytics.
He enjoys playing tennis, field hockey and soccer. He
coaches youth sport teams. He volunteers at youth outreach events such as
Science fair & Academic Decathlon. He serves in the advisory board of
STEAM programs.
Presented By
IEEE Central Coast Section
June 22, 2021
Better Environmental Assessment Tools: Help Property Owners, Investors and
Lenders Cope with Increasing Flood, Extreme Weather and Climate Risks
6:00 PM PDT
Online
Speaker: Albert J. Slap
Register at www.ieee-bv.org/meet/2021-06-sustech
Overview
Automated risk assessment tools allow owners, developers,
investors, and lenders to identify properties that are particularly
vulnerable to physical risks. This enables resources to be focused on
vulnerable sites for further risk assessments or management by tying
hazards/risks to individual buildings.
About the Speaker
Albert J. Slap is President and Co-Founder of Coastal
Risk Consulting, LLC, a geospatial technology, modeling, data analytics and
advisory services firm located in Boca Raton, FL. Coastal Risk’s technology
empowers individuals, businesses, and governments in the US and globally to
accelerate resilience to floods, natural hazards and climate impacts. Prior
to launching Coastal Risk, Mr. Slap was a nationally recognized,
environmental trial attorney and law professor. Over the years, Mr. Slap used
America’s environmental laws to protect public health and the environment by
stopping water and air pollution, toxic waste dumping, and by requiring local
governments to replace aging and polluting sewer infrastructure. For his
outstanding legal work, Mr. Slap was the recipient in 2014 of the prestigious
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Defender of the Everglades Award.
Presented By
IEEE SusTech
is hosting talks on sustainability leading up to the virtual conference,
April 23-25, 2022.
Mentors Needed: IEEE Buenaventura Fall STEM Event for
Girls
“Girls Make STEM with Heart”, the IEEE Buenaventura fall
STEM event for middle-school girls, will be on Saturday, October 9 at
La Reina High School in Thousand Oaks. If you were involved in the 2019
event, you know what a wonderful experience it was for the students, parents,
and volunteers. If you were not involved, here is some background:
• Over 100 students attended eight different workshops
covering programming, chemistry, electronics modules, robotics, solar energy,
virtual reality, and wearables.
• We had at least two mentors per workshop. Each student was able to
get plenty of attention.
• Parents attended a separate program that covered topics such as
careers in STEM, how the young brain develops, and cybersecurity.
• At the end of the day, students got to show what they learned to
their parents.
• La Reina graciously let us use their classrooms and cafeteria. Each
classroom is equipped with a computer projector, movable tables and chairs,
and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Lunch and materials are provided by IEEE.
• See our Facebook page for photos and videos of the
2019 event.
If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s
event, please contact us at stem2021@ieee-bv.org
Webinar Series from IEEE
• IEEE
CS Distinguished Lecturer Series — IEEE Computer Society
IEEE Computer Society free interactive webinars through its Distinguished
Visitors Program.
– June 11: Applications of Wireless Sensor Networks in
Agriculture Industry
– June 15: Consensus Protocols in Blockchain Systems
• IEEE CS
Build Your Career Webinar Series — IEEE Computer Society
IEEE Computer Society free interactive webinars on transferable business
skills.
– June 22: Making Conflict Work
• IEEE
Innovations at Work — IEEE Educational Activities
Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in
technology and engineering, STEM education, and more.
– June 9: Bridging the 4G/5G Gap: Telecommunications Roadmap for
Implementation (Part Two)
– June 14: Academic Research in International Standardization
– June 29: Engineering Education 2.0 Session #4: Digital
Transformation of Teaching in a Post-Pandemic World
• IEEE-USA Career Webinars
IEEE-USA’s vision is to serve the U.S. IEEE member by being the technical
professional's best resource for achieving lifelong career vitality and by
providing an effective voice on policies that promote U.S. prosperity.
– June 2: Ask the Experts - Part 2: An Open Discussion with
Three Independent Consultants
– July 8: Critical Thinking for Engineers
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