Scanning the Past: A History of Electrical Engineering

Leonard F. Fuller and Naval Radio in 1916
The June 1916 issue of the PROCEEDINGS OF THE IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) included a brief contribution on the reception of continuous wave signals by a brilliant young electrical engineer, Leonard F. Fuller. The same issue contained a paper by Louis W. Austin, head of the U. S. Naval Radio Laboratory, reporting on radio propagation experiments at the naval radio station at Darien in the Panama Canal Zone. The two papers were not unrelated since Fuller was the chief electrical engineer of the Federal Telegraph Company, which had recently constructed a 100 kW Poulsen-arc transmitter for the Darien station. In 1916, the Navy was in the process of installing high-power arc converters designed by Fuller at strategic locations around the world. (more…)

IEEE News – Feb. 2008

IEEE Life Fellow Becomes IEEE-USA President, Will Work to Enhance U.S.
Innovation and Competitiveness
WASHINGTON (21 January 2008) — IEEE-USA will continue working to increase federal investment in basic research and bolster U.S. innovation and competitiveness in 2008, according to IEEE Life Fellow Dr. Russell Lefevre, who became IEEE-USA president on New Year’s Day.

“Our overarching goal is to keep the United States the most technologically advanced nation on earth,” Lefevre said. “By increasing our nation’s investment in high-tech research and development (R&D), we can help bring good, high-paying jobs to the United States. That’s why we support and advance programs that foster innovation and unleash the U.S. entrepreneurial spirit.” (more…)

RESC Luncheon – CPD Opportunity

RETIRED ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS OF CINCINNATI
Luncheon Meeting -Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @ 11:30 AM
Evergreen Retirement Community
230 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio (Hartwell)
(West of Drake Hospital, past Williamsburg on the right in the Dining Room)

TAXES and TRUSTS & RELATED TOPICS

ATTORNEY MICHAEL R. MILLER, Estate Trust Fiduciary Taxation

This is a chance for RESC luncheon attendees to present some questions and concerns on taxes and trusts at this time of the year. The speaker, Attorney Michael R. (Mike) Miller is a partner with Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP, Attorney-at-Law, and is knowledgeable in the area of trusts and taxes. Some areas of expertise are banks and trusts, estate and trust administration, individual estate and trust taxes to name a few. (more…)

From Brian’s Desk

We kicked off 2008 with a great, high-attendance meeting.  Many thanks to Paul Ritchie of Ethicon Endo-Surgery for an excellent presentation on his experiences with off-shore outsourcing.   Lots of good discussion. 

Also, we had many new faces, including EMBS members and students.  It was a very enjoyable evening; please spread the word, and keep coming back. 

Next up is Engineer’s Week (FEB 17-23) and our Family Day Robot activity for you and your kids (grandkids, neighbors, whomever).  Grab a kid, and get them excited about engineering.

Our February 28 meeting will feature the hot topic of Global Warming.

As always, please consider elevating your membership level to Senior Member.  It does not cost you anything (except a few minutes of your time) and it helps out the Section.  You receive a nice plaque and $25 towards IEEE items.  NOTE:  Seniors are not old, just active in engineering for at least 10 years.  Contact an officer at the next meeting for assistance in becoming a Senior Member.

Family Day LEGO Robot Workshop – February 23

Family Day Robot Activity

As part of our celebration of Engineer’s Week, the Cincinnati Section is sponsoring a family activity on Saturday February 23 in which you and your child will build and program a LEGO robot, and optionally participate in a friendly competition.  It was great fun last year, and is a super way to inspire your child. (more…)

2008 Research Experiences for Undergraduates at WVNANO

West Virginia University LogoThe West Virginia University is offering a unique summer research experience for undergraduate students in the science, engineering, or mathematics disciplines. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation and WVNano, the West Virginia state initiative for nanoscience and nanotechnology research. Applicants will be evaluated starting on February 15 and will be admitted on a rolling basis. See their 2008 Research Experiences for Undergraduates web page for more information

UC College of Applied Science’s Tech Expo 2008

UC LogoThis May the U.C. College of Applied Science will hold it’s Tech Expo 2008 where middle school and high school students can meet local businesses and UC staff to explore careers in science and engineering. Businesses interested in showing these students the technical careers opportunities in the Greater Cincinnati area please contact Anthony Ricciardi at (513) 556-4221 or Betsy Zelek at (513) 702-2732 or bzms@zoomtown.com. Attached is a Tech Expo 2008 flyer with more information.

January 2008 Section Meeting

OFFSHORE OUTSOURCING – ONE ENGINEER’S EXPERIENCE

DATE: Thursday, January 24, 2008
PLACE : Raffel’s – 10160 Reading Road (see below for directions)
TIME : 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Social Time
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dinner
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Presentation (more…)