IEEE Boise Section

Free IEEE Boise Section fall picnic catered by Boise student branches. Family and friends are welcome. Location: Bldg: Shelter site KA Municipal Park 500 S Walnut St Boise, Idaho 83712

This two-part seminar provides an overview of AC and DC Microgrid architectures, components, and hierarchies. The challenges of maintaining reliable and optimal operation of an autonomous local power system are also introduced. This is followed by a closer look at the enabling technologies by focusing on the major modules of a representative DC Microgrid. These… Read more →

This presentation is an overview of IEEE Standard 1547. We will discuss interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources and the benefits they can provide to distribution and transmission systems. Speaker(s): Eric Bakie, Jim_Burdick & Andres_Valdepena_Delgado Location: Room: Main Auditorium Bldg: Idaho Power Headquarters 1221 W Idaho St Boise, Idaho 83713

Learn about the state of robotics and automation plus the biggest challenges facing robotics development today. Presented by Toyota Advanced Logistics (Bastien Solutions) roboticists working from their laboratory right here in Boise. Tiffany Greyson is the Lead Robotics Controls Engineer at Toyota Advanced Logistics after 13 years at HP as a PCB architect. She is… Read more →

Spiking neural networks are biologically plausible counterparts of the artificial neural networks, artificial neuralnetworks are usually trained with stochastic gradient descent and spiking neural networks are trained with spiketiming dependant plasticity. Training deep convolutional neural networks is a memory and power intensive job.Spiking networks could potentially help in reducing the power usage. There is a… Read more →

Co-sponsored by: Boise State University (ECE380 class) Most engineers do not receive adequate people skills training in school or on the job. As a result, many engineers are grossly underprepared to face the interpersonal challenges they inevitably encounter while working alongside other engineers and engineering managers. In order to be most effective in our careers,… Read more →

Monthly meeting Agenda: Budget review Event planning Review and comments on growing our community activities Other items Location: Boise, Idaho

Anthony will present results from his research into the effects of major global events on the Bitcoin blockchain and network. Speaker(s): Anthony Luo , Agenda: 6:00 Networking, meet & greet (refreshments provided) 6:30 Presentation Location: Room: RUCH 103 Bldg: RUCH Boise State University 1375 W University Dr Boise, Idaho 83706

Co-sponsored by: MBussert@Idahopower.com : This presentation will focus on recent construction of two fish ladders and an adult steelhead and salmon barrier weir at Idaho Power’s Pahsimeroi Hatchery. Speaker(s): Jerrod Vaughn, Location: Bldg: Main Auditorium Idaho Power Headquarters 1221 W Idaho St. Boise, Idaho 83713

Co-sponsored by: IEEE Boise Computer Society Presentation for three generations of retro machines from one of the original developers of the Atari and Amiga. Speaker(s): Joe Decuir, Agenda: 3:45PM-4:00PM Networking and refreshments 4:00PM-5:15PM Presentation Location: Room: 110 and First Floor Bldg: RUCH Boise State University 1375 W University Dr Boise, Idaho 83706

Co-sponsored by: I Virtual reality is changing the way products, buildings and even homes are being designed. Join us for a panel discussion on how virtual reality is impacting the way engineers, architects and designers create. What challenges come with using this new technology within the workflow and how is improving the process itself? Find… Read more →

*** Training event for new chapter officers. Q: contact Chris Gunning (cgunning@ieee.org) *** Speaker(s): Chris, Location: Boise, Idaho

Co-sponsored by: MBussert@IdahoPower.com This presentation will provide an overview of the devices used for overcurrent protection on electric utility distribution systems; including breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers, and fuses.  It will also demonstrate how to coordinate these devices to limit the effects of short-circuit currents to the smallest area, and maintain reliability of service to customers. Speaker(s):… Read more →

*** Demo event for showing new vTools @Event feature. Q: contact Chris Gunning (cgunning@ieee.org) *** Quantum computing could dramatically improve computational efficiency for particular tasks. A number of physical systems, spanning much of modern physics, are being developed for quantum computation.  We will review the fundamentals and examine the various components being considered as part… Read more →

Co-sponsored by: John Stubban The interconnected power system in the U.S. has experienced the addition of increasing amounts of inverter-based generation resources over the past several years.  In particular, a large amount of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants have been connected directly to the transmission system, including some in Idaho Power’s area.  Two recent… Read more →

Attendees will learn about SCADA fundamentals and services provided to the company by the Technical Operations Group. The discussion will include threats to electric utilities who are faced with increasingly frequent cyberattacks.  Some of the recent notable attacks in the world will be reviewed and Young will describe what the SCADA/EMS Department is doing to… Read more →

Join us Thursday, November 1st at 4:30PM in RUCH 110 for a presentation from Perry Lea on Fundamental Barriers in Computer Science. This event is free and open to the public. It will be cohosted by the IEEE Boise State Student Branch and the IEEE Boise Computer Society. Speaker(s): Perry Lea, Location: Room: RUCH 110… Read more →