This post is directed at all our members:

New Space New Mexico is partnering with STEM Boomerang to hold a Space Industry Virtual Career Fair to highlight space opportunities in the state.

“New Space New Mexico has an industry group of over 80 space companies working in New Mexico that we reach out to and we are setting up some connector-type functions where the companies can let us know when they have opportunities and we will continue to reach out to the workforce that we’re starting to get to with this forum,” added Deraad.
The virtual job fair will be happening April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can inquire about registration by emailing info@newspacenm.org.

Here is the link to the original announcement.

Thank you Mike Jackovich for finding this information.

Gilberto.
Treasurer

Dear Albuquerque student members,

Given the unprecedented circumstances with the COVID-19 situation, the Albuquerque Section is reaching out to learn more about how we can help our student members. As you know, the pandemic has resulted in the closing of university campuses and has seemingly overnight disrupted the economy and thus the near-term job market. Students are struggling to effectively learn remotely and uncertain how to proceed with their career development. Please take a moment to fill out the survey linked here so that the Albuquerque Section IEEE can better understand what students need and better gauge how to prioritize resources to help the most students.

In addition, the Section will be maintaining an active list of local employers who are still in need of qualified electrical and electronic skilled applicants despite the current economic situation. This list will be a living document located here.

To enhance learning remotely, several IEEE chapters, such as IEEE PELS are offering free online courses and webinars to everybody, regardless of membership, here.

Other IEEE resources that student members may be interested in include the Global Benefits Finder where you can search benefits by career phase and country, IEEE.tv, and the list of member discount programs.

Best regards,

Jason Neely

Albuquerque Section Chair

Dear Albuquerque Section Members,

It is clear the COVID-19 situation has affected us all in many ways, from its effect on the economy, on our university campuses and students, and on our lives at work and home. IEEE has already cancelled or postponed countless events, and they are making many of these online or virtual events. The Albuquerque Section held its March meeting via WebEx just last week. This was a first for us, but we made it work.

Despite this turbulence and uncertainty, the IEEE remains committed to being a resource for its student and professional members. Thus, we are soliciting ideas on how best to help the Albuquerque section, and we will be communicating new initiatives in the coming weeks. Our first initiative will be to help connect potential employers in the New Mexico area with qualified electrical and electronic skilled applicants. Currently, this is via a list on Google docs. This is a living document located here, and we invite all those on this communication who are hiring to list your needs here, and we invite all those looking for local employment to keep their eye out for new opportunities.

IEEE is also committed to the greater good; as we all know, IEEE is “…dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.” Thus, IEEE is financially supporting projects that have the potential to mitigate the COVID-19 threat. Please visit this link and consider pitching your idea. The current deadline for proposals is May 15.

IEEE offers a number of resources for its members that may be useful for you. In particular, IEEE’s Collabratec is a professional networking platform where members can connect with other members, join communities, and create or join virtual workspaces. Also, if you want to learn more about the benefits that IEEE offers to its members, you can consult the Global Benefits Finder where you can search career phase and country.

Best regards,

Jason Neely

Albuquerque Section Chair

Greetings IEEE Albuquerque Section Members,

In light of the COVID-19 issue, the IEEE Albuquerque Section officers have decided to cancel the 2020 Awards Banquet, originally scheduled for May 18 . However, we will still review and select award winners from the nominations submitted this year and award them as 2020 awards. In fact, we will continue to accept nominations for 2020 awards through April 17th. Nomination packets are available here.

If selected, awardees will be physically given their award this year, and they will be invited to the banquet next year, May 17, 2021 and recognized as a 2020 awardee. If the awardee is unable to attend the banquet next year, the awardee’s name and award will still be announced at the event.

The decision to cancel was not made lightly, and this approach was considered the best compromise of the current situation and our mission to encourage and recognize outstanding people.

Stay safe; stay well.

Best Regards,

Jason Neely

Chair Albuquerque Section