IEEE PES SB Chapter University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan has been organizing a series of useful events. In 2019, it has arranged several workshops to enhance the basic skills of the members. For example, a PCB Designing Workshop was organized in March where a circuit was designed in Proteus software and its PCB was also designed in Proteus. Later a workshop on robotics and another one on embedded system were organized. They also conducted an educational activity for pre-university students. Membership drive and volunteer recognition events were also organized.

The SB Chapter arranged PES RES activity in April for kids followed by a workshop on renewable energy. The sole purpose of this activity was to impart the knowledge of renewable energy to young minds. The color book used for kids consisted of such pictures which show the importance of energy conservation.


Figure: Group Photo with students at school with their colour book

PES Day celebration occurred on 22nd April 2019 where the yearlong road map of PES SB chapter was presented along with the benefits, opportunities, and method of joining PES. The meeting ended with cutting a cake at the end.


Figure: PES Day and PES Zero Hunger Day Events

The PES Zero Hunger Day was organized on 25th September in collaboration with Umeed-e-Subh (a welfare society). The donation drive was conducted at the University. From the amount collected through donation, 32kg each of food was distributed. Total there were 70 participants, which were from IEEE, PES, WIE, Non-IEEE, and umeed-e-Subh.

An orientation seminar of IEEE and PES was arranged on 17th October 2019 for the freshmen of newly admitted students. The annual General Meeting was organized on 23rd May 2020.


Figure: Group Photo of Participants in Orientation

A tour was organized on 6th Feb 2020 to RISE Research Center for gaining an insight into Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. A total of 74 students joined the tour. Dr. Yasir Ayaz and the Head of the Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence guided the students.


Figure: Group Photo of Participants in Tour

After the COVID-19 pandemic, events were organized online. A webinar on hazards of Confined Space in Industry was conducted by Farhan Ahmad on 16th April 2020.  Another webinar on modern technologies and industry trends was organized 23rd April 2020. The speaker was Abdur Rehman Iqbal.


Figure: Group Photo with Cabinet Members


Figure: Group Photo of AGM Participants

A webinar on scientific writing was held on 25th April 2020. The speaker was Dr. Hafiz Abdul Muqeet. An Essay Writing Competition was held on 19th May 2020 on the topic Impact of Renewable Energy Resources in Power System of Pakistan.

Talha Tanveer
Chairperson, IEEE PES SBC UET Taxila.
Section Ambassador, IEEE PES DAY 2020