Power and Energy Society

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Chair,  Power and Energy Society Dr. Tarek Masaud tmasaud@uccs.edu
Vice Chair,  Power and Energy Society William Crowell wfcrowell@gmail.com
Point of Contact, Power and Energy Society Richard Painter painterengr@gmail.com
Point of Contact,  Power and Energy Society Russ Bogardus russbogardus@comcast.net

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“My Life with Everything Electric” aka Bill's Power Trip Bill Kwinn Retired, Hewlett Packard Engineer Bill Kwinn will present his experiences in buying and using commercially installed Tesla solar panels, [...]

Come help the IEEE Pikes Peak Section Ring in the New Year and elect this year’s slate of Section Officers.  Our meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, [...]

Welcome to Global Webinar co-sponsored by Pikes Peak Section and Panama Computer Society Chapter and co-hosted by a number of Chapters worldwide. The Chip Act: A New Era in US [...]

Tour of The National Museum of World War II Aviation, 775 Aviation Way Colorado Spring, CO 80916 Lunch to Follow at: The Airplane Restaurant, 1665 N. Newport Rd. Our Tour [...]

Course Description: Ethics has been defined as doing the right thing when no one is looking. Are you? Is everyone around you? What should you do if they’re not? Is [...]

The Pikes Peak Joint Electron Devices/Circuits & Systems Chapter is being reactivated after a 4 year inactivate period.  We invite all those interested in Semiconductor technology to participate in the [...]

In addition to machine learning (ML) algorithms, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) are considered the key candidates for 6th generation mobile communication systems. Both technologies introduce a paradigm shift from traditional [...]

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with Jon Peddle presenting The History of Visual Magic in Computers: How Beautiful Images are Made in CAD, 3D, VR [...]

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with David Alan Grier presenting The Generations of Computing and the Coming Data Age : If you look carefully at the [...]

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with David A Fisher presenting Why Software Fails and Why AI cannot Help : It was once widely believed that computers [...]

Second lecture of the 2024 Invited Seminar Series (Virtual) organized by IEEE Computer Society San Diego Chapter.  Previous lectures: All lectures of IEEE CS SD Invited Seminar Series 2023  [...]

First lecture of the 2024 Invited Seminar Series (Virtual) organized by IEEE Computer Society San Diego Chapter.  Previous lectures: All lectures of IEEE CS SD Invited Seminar Series 2023  [...]

Welcome to Global Webinar co-sponsored by Pikes Peak Section and Panama Computer Society Chapter and co-hosted by a number of Chapters worldwide. The Chip Act: A New Era in US [...]

This high-level workshop aims to provide an overview of the current efforts to organize quantum-related academic, industrial, and professional activities in: - Computer science, - Electrical and electronics engineering, - [...]

In addition to machine learning (ML) algorithms, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) are considered the key candidates for 6th generation mobile communication systems. Both technologies introduce a paradigm shift from traditional [...]

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with Jon Peddle presenting The History of Visual Magic in Computers: How Beautiful Images are Made in CAD, 3D, VR [...]

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with David Alan Grier presenting The Generations of Computing and the Coming Data Age : If you look carefully at the [...]

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with David A Fisher presenting Why Software Fails and Why AI cannot Help : It was once widely believed that computers [...]

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with Yuhong Liu presenting Trust and Privacy Vulnerabilities of Today’s Online Social Networks : As we move further into the big [...]

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with David A. Bader presenting Solving Global Grand Challenges with High Performance Data Analytics : Data science aims to solve grand [...]

Artificial intelligence is increasingly ubiquitous across tech and broader society. While incredibly powerful, the energy demands of operating deep-learning networks on traditional von Neumann computers are spiralling unsustainably - limiting [...]

The wildly growing field of antiferromagnetic spintronics is currently addressing several fundamental questions. A major topic of investigation concerns the generation and manipulation of coherent magnons on the ultrafast timescale. [...]

Magnons are the fundamental spin excitations of magnetically ordered materials, such as ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. Magnons combine non-linear properties with tunability and sub-micrometer wavelengths in the gigahertz-frequency regime. The field [...]

Magnetic skyrmions are localized spin textures in-which the magnetic moments curl into a continuous, coplanar loop, bounded on its outside perimeter and core by moments in the out-of-plane direction. This [...]

Artificial spin ice (ASI) is a highly customizable materials platform used for studying fundamental properties of interaction and frustration in magnetic systems, with potential applications in novel computing architectures. Perpendicular [...]

IEEE Magnetics Society Pikes Peak Chapter annual meeting. The questions about the future of the chapter will be discussed including the elections of the new Chair and Treasurer. [...]

Artificial spiking neurons are the primary building blocks in a new class of neuromorphic computer hardware, for example, Intel’s Loihi. Spiking spintronic neurons hold promise to transform conventional computer architectures [...]

Resistive switching and spintronics emerged as leading approaches for the development of scalable and energy-efficient memories and information processing devices. In resistive switching systems, an electrical stimulus, voltage or current, [...]

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a powerful analytical tool that allows for noninvasive and nondestructive characterization of the chemical composition of a sample. Furthermore, low field NMR (B0 < 1 [...]

The current revolution in quantum technologies relies on coherently linking quantum objects like quantum bits (“qubits”). Coherent magnonic excitations of low-loss magnetic materials can wire together these qubits for sensing, [...]

Semiconductor microelectronic chips are critical components in defense C4ISR and weapon systems.  Department of Defense (DoD) needs to have an assured supply of advanced microcroelectronic chips, in peacetime and wartime.  [...]

The Pikes Peak Joint Electron Devices/Circuits & Systems Chapter is being reactivated after a 4 year inactivate period.  We invite all those interested in Semiconductor technology to participate in the [...]

Abstract: As Moore’s Law is slowing down and eventually approaching an end for conventional CMOS, new platforms for producing circuit-level innovation are desired.  At the same time, it is not [...]

The ED/CAS Chapter of the Pikes Peak Section of the IEEE is pleased to invite you to a talk given by Dr. Taylor D. Webb on Focusing Ultrasound Through the [...]

A newfangled paradigm through deployment of the nonequilibrium Arora’s distribution function (NEADF) for resistance surge in low-dimensional nano-resistors is presented, with applications to carbon-based devices. The key outcome is that [...]

Interested in the design of ultra-high efficiency, low cost  phased arrays for astronomy, remote sensing and satellite communications? Please join the Pikes Peak ED/CAS Chapter at 10 AM on September 9 at the [...]

Please join us on Friday, November 20th, 2015, at UCCS between 10:00AM -11:00AM for a presentation on the above topic by Mr. Mike Richardson from Quantum Imaging, Inc. Colorado Springs.  Abstract: Mr. [...]

Please join us on October 23rd, Engineering Building, UCCS, between 10AM and Noon for a presentation on the above topic by Dr. Salvador Portillo, PhD., from the University of New Mexico. [...]

IEEE Pikes Peak ED/CAS Society Chapter presents-- Future RF Circuit Design: CMOS or SiGe HBT RF Circuits can be designed by CMOS, SiGe HBT or Si BJT technologies. Dr. Adam [...]

This webinar delves into a case study focusing on zonal control in a complex island grid hosting grid-forming (GFM) and grid-following (GFL) inverter-based resources (IBRs). The investigation addresses key questions [...]

This webinar will delve into various aspects of distributed loads, including different load modifiers considering both temporal and spatial aspects. We will look at their fundamental principles and operations to [...]

With the United States' ambitious renewable energy goals, the demand for large-scale (>20MW) generator interconnection (GI) services has increased significantly, leading to longer interconnection queues and longer wait times for [...]

FERC Order No. 2222 will help usher in the electric grid of the future and promote competition in electric markets by removing the barriers preventing distributed energy resources (DERs) from [...]

Digital Power Optimization (DPO) will be presenting an overview of Cryptocurrency Mining. Founder and CEO, Andrew Webber will be discussing why bitcoin mining matters to the energy industry, what is [...]

After a review of survey questions, a survey was conducted by the CS Vice Chair, Senthilkumar Mehalingam.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential candidates to fill in [...]

National Grid’s vision is to fully eliminate fossil fuels from both our gas and electric systems, enabling all homes and businesses we serve to meet their heating needs without the [...]

Africa is an enigma. Rich in energy related natural resources and yet 700 million (38%) are without electricity. This is the result of a lack of investment in both power [...]

Recent years have witnessed a rapidly growing interest in topological insulators, not only because of rich intriguing physics in such materials, but also due to their promising potential in quantum [...]

Join us at our next Power & Energy Society meeting, Pikes Peak! Dr. Plett, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will be [...]

The Austin Life Members' Group promotes the development of members through professional and social networking,addressing topics of interest to Life Members, including volunteer activities, and supports the IEEE Central Texas [...]

Welcome to Global Webinar co-sponsored by Pikes Peak Section and Panama Computer Society Chapter and co-hosted by a number of Chapters worldwide. The Chip Act: A New Era in US [...]

Tour of The National Museum of World War II Aviation, 775 Aviation Way Colorado Spring, CO 80916 Lunch to Follow at: The Airplane Restaurant, 1665 N. Newport Rd. Our Tour [...]

Note Change in time to 6:30 pm MDT. Tonight we celebrate Pike Peak LMAG’s  2023 Global LMAG Achievement Award.  We were selected in competition with 140+ LMAG worldwide.  It was [...]

The Austin Life Members' Group promotes the development of members through professional and social networking,addressing topics of interest to Life Members, including volunteer activities, and supports the IEEE Central Texas [...]

Doug Norton will give an overview of Austin-based InspireSemi’s disruptive next generation Thunderbird compute accelerator for HPC&AI applications. This RISC-V based “supercomputer-cluster-on-a-chip” packs 1,800 high performance CPU cores (all FP64 [...]

An IEEE Life Member Affinity Group (LMAG) is a group of Life Members within a Section who get together to meet regularly, enjoy periodic social or technical discussions, and do [...]

High Frequency (HF) Radio propagation is dependent on Solar Weather.  Ultraviolet radiation from the sun creates and maintains the ionosphere.  Solar flares, coronal mass ejections and coronal holes, also from [...]

Geniuses at War: Bletchley Park, Colossus, and the Dawn of the Digital Age A Book Summary Following the exploits of the motley collection of geniuses installed at Bletchley Park during [...]

This event is a luncheon and tour of the Human Interaction and Robotics group. The group is within the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Applied Science [...]

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  • Combined Zonal and Local Control Using Grid-forming Inverters in a Complex Medium- and Low-voltage Island Grid: a Study Case in a Realistic German Network
    This webinar delves into a case study focusing on zonal control in a complex island grid hosting grid-forming (GFM) and grid-following (GFL) inverter-based resources (IBRs). The investigation addresses key questions relevant to stable operation after disconnection from the transmission network: 1) What is the minimum required GFM installed capacity for stable operation after disconnection? 2) […]
  • Distributed Load Changers on Modern Distribution Systems
    This webinar will delve into various aspects of distributed loads, including different load modifiers considering both temporal and spatial aspects. We will look at their fundamental principles and operations to their real-world applications. It will feature presentations and insights from experts in the field, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of the following key areas:  Definition, […]
  • Large Scale Generator Interconnection Processes and Challenges
    With the United States' ambitious renewable energy goals, the demand for large-scale (>20MW) generator interconnection (GI) services has increased significantly, leading to longer interconnection queues and longer wait times for developers. Understanding how large-scale projects are studied in the interconnection process is crucial for developers, policy makers, and other stakeholders involved in the renewable energy […]
  • FERC Order 2222: Key Concepts and Ongoing Steps Towards DER Aggregations in Wholesale Markets
    FERC Order No. 2222 will help usher in the electric grid of the future and promote competition in electric markets by removing the barriers preventing distributed energy resources (DERs) from competing on a level playing field in the organized capacity, energy and ancillary services markets run by regional grid operators.  This rule enables DERs to […]
  • The Fundamentals and Energy Implications of Bitcoin Mining
    Digital Power Optimization (DPO) will be presenting an overview of Cryptocurrency Mining. Founder and CEO, Andrew Webber will be discussing why bitcoin mining matters to the energy industry, what is cryptocurrency and how it is different from crypto mining. He will explain the financial impacts and expected returns for Independent Power Producers and dive into […]
  • A Fossil Free Future for Cleanly Heating Homes and Businesses
    National Grid’s vision is to fully eliminate fossil fuels from both our gas and electric systems, enabling all homes and businesses we serve to meet their heating needs without the use of fossil fuels by 2050, if not sooner. We are proposing specific actions to achieve fossil-free heat fairly, affordably, and reliably for all our […]
  • IN-PERSON: State-of-the-Art Power System Design and Implementation for a Missionary Complex in a Remote Village in Africa.
    Africa is an enigma. Rich in energy related natural resources and yet 700 million (38%) are without electricity. This is the result of a lack of investment in both power generation and distribution systems. And what electricity is available is unreliable for days at a time. Diesel generators are the de facto standard for both […]
  • Power and Energy
    After a review of survey questions, a survey was conducted by the CS Vice Chair, Senthilkumar Mehalingam.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential candidates to fill in the officer vacancy  poistions for the Power and Energy Society Chapter.   Mr. Mehalingam also made several inquiries at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and […]
  • Topological Insulator/Magnetic Insulator Heterostructures
    Recent years have witnessed a rapidly growing interest in topological insulators, not only because of rich intriguing physics in such materials, but also due to their promising potential in quantum computing and spintronics applications.  This presentation will discuss layered structures where a topological insulator interfaces with a magnetic insulator.  This system is of particular interest […]
  • Battery Design & Management System Optimization: Leading-edge research at UCCS
    Join us at our next Power & Energy Society meeting, Pikes Peak! Dr. Plett, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will be joining us to talk about leading-edge research at UCCS in Battery Optimization.   Optimizing the cost, weight, size and reliability of major hybrid and electric-vehicle (xEV) […]