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As synchronous generators continue to be replaced by inverter-interfaced renewable energy resources to pave the way for grid decarbonization, the dynamic behavior of the bulk power grid is changing. In the past few years, system operators with high levels of inverter-based resource (IBR) deployment in their footprints have reported increased occurrences of dynamic performance issues […]
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The IEEE Pikes Peak Young Professionals (YPs) program is excited to announce our Fall programming, which seeks to connect YPs within the section and expand engagement within the IEEE community. [...]
You and our spouse or partner are invited to a special event on the evening of July 16. Pikes Peak is holding this special Dinner buffet catered by Paravicini Bistro, [...]
James Mercier will be travelling to Colorado Springs all the way from Texas to share this Distinguished Lecture with us, and explain both how the Electrical and the Traffic Engineering [...]
Hayley will talk about her career path from the chemical plant to NASA and lessons learned along the way, as well as the role STEM outreach has played in her [...]
In the dynamic landscape of startups, leveraging technology effectively can be a game-changer. This session delves into essential lessons learned in Information Technology (IT) that are crucial for the success [...]
The Careers in Technology (CIT) virtual career panel consists of a group of industry leaders and experts who interact directly with the participants in a moderated Q&A session. In this [...]
The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI in May of 2024 concludes that 2023 was the year the world discovered generative AI (GenAI) and 2024 is the year organizations truly [...]
Space assets such as satellites, drones and spacecraft are increasingly attractive targets for adversaries ranging from individual hackers, to hacker groups and nation states. This rapid rise in the cyber [...]
This session on reliability engineering/technology will focus on reliability engineering as an engineering discipline and profession that is critical for today's complex and critical systems, and reliability technology as a [...]
Hayley will talk about her career path from the chemical plant to NASA and lessons learned along the way, as well as the role STEM outreach has played in her [...]
In the dynamic landscape of startups, leveraging technology effectively can be a game-changer. This session delves into essential lessons learned in Information Technology (IT) that are crucial for the success [...]
The Careers in Technology (CIT) virtual career panel consists of a group of industry leaders and experts who interact directly with the participants in a moderated Q&A session. In this [...]
The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI in May of 2024 concludes that 2023 was the year the world discovered generative AI (GenAI) and 2024 is the year organizations truly [...]
Space assets such as satellites, drones and spacecraft are increasingly attractive targets for adversaries ranging from individual hackers, to hacker groups and nation states. This rapid rise in the cyber [...]
This session on reliability engineering/technology will focus on reliability engineering as an engineering discipline and profession that is critical for today's complex and critical systems, and reliability technology as a [...]
Leading a development team in an agile environment mirrors guiding the Fellowship of the Ring. Both require a clear vision, diverse skills, strong collaboration, adaptability to challenges, and a foundation [...]
Recent years have seen impressive advances in face recognition, machine learning, and generative AI technologies, and they are being increasingly deployed in a wide variety of applications. Yet they have [...]
Abstract: The built environment has a data problem. The buildings, cities, water treatment plants, and other human-made systems produce more data now than ever before, opening new possibilities of using [...]
Abstract: Cyber-physical systems (CPS), such as robots and self-driving cars, demand rigorous scheduling to prevent failure, where every millisecond of processing time can be critical. These systems often rely on [...]
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 [...]
In recent years, the islanded electric power system of Cyprus has faced significant challenges. The increased penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in combination with the reduced reliance on conventional [...]
S&C's corporate headquarters in Chicago is home to one of the world's leading electrical testing laboratories. Our 20,000-square-foot Nicholas J. Conrad Laboratories (NJC) is well equipped to meet the rigorous [...]
Pike Solar is the largest solar facility in the Coloado Springs Utilities electric system, consisting of 400,000 photovoltaic panels. Through our Power Purchase Agreement with Juwi, we are able to use [...]
Okinawa Prefecture is located at the southernmost tip of the Japanese archipelago, comprising a vast expanse of sea spanning 1,000 kilometers east to west and 400 kilometers north to south, [...]
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 [...]
From their website: https://www.noaa.gov/about-our-agency "NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor [...]
James Mercier will be travelling to Colorado Springs all the way from Texas to share this Distinguished Lecture with us, and explain both how the Electrical and the Traffic Engineering [...]
Abstract: Cyber-physical systems (CPS), such as robots and self-driving cars, demand rigorous scheduling to prevent failure, where every millisecond of processing time can be critical. These systems often rely on [...]
Real-world examples of examples and demos in using AI-assisted tools are introduced to increase your productivity. These tools include actual use of these AI-assisted tools during education week to [...]
AI-Assisted Tutoring represents a transformative approach to education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This innovative educational model integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to create personalized learning experiences, [...]
Join us for an exciting virtual event on "AI for Electronic Design Automation," where we will delve into the revolutionary applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the field [...]
The presentation discusses the challenges in achieving digital privacy and the important role of technologists and policymakers while encouraging engagement from individuals and businesses. When talking about the complexity and [...]
In today's rapidly changing global landscape, engineering managers are faced with unprecedented challenges in managing supply chains efficiently and effectively. The ongoing crisis has further exacerbated these complexities, putting immense [...]
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 [...]
In recent years, the islanded electric power system of Cyprus has faced significant challenges. The increased penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in combination with the reduced reliance on conventional generators and the changes in the consumption profiles, has led to a plethora of problems widely related to low-inertia grids. These challenges vary during the […]
S&C's corporate headquarters in Chicago is home to one of the world's leading electrical testing laboratories. Our 20,000-square-foot Nicholas J. Conrad Laboratories (NJC) is well equipped to meet the rigorous testing requirements for electrical equipment; it has two 850-megawatt electrical short-circuit test generators that allow testing up to 100 kA rms symmetrical and up to […]
Pike Solar is the largest solar facility in the Coloado Springs Utilities electric system, consisting of 400,000 photovoltaic panels. Through our Power Purchase Agreement with Juwi, we are able to use the 175-megawatts generated by the solar plant to power approximately 46,300 homes a year. Steve Schaarschmidt, PE. Transmission Operations engineer with Colorado Spring Utilities, will […]
Okinawa Prefecture is located at the southernmost tip of the Japanese archipelago, comprising a vast expanse of sea spanning 1,000 kilometers east to west and 400 kilometers north to south, consisting of approximately 160 islands of various sizes. Among these, there are 37 inhabited islands where 1.46 million people reside. Okinawa Electric Power Company (OEPC) […]
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) […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]