Richland Section
Welcome to the IEEE Richland Section.
The purpose of the IEEE is to engage exclusively in scientific and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, directed toward the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical, electronics, communications and computer engineering, as well as computer science, the allied branches of engineering and the related arts and sciences, which benefit the engineering profession and the public.
Section Officers as of 1/1/2021
Following are the elected positions within the Richland Section:
- Chair: Leo Fifield (leo.fifield@pnnl.gov)
- Vice Chair: Mike Larche (mike.larche.us@ieee.org)
- Secretary: Bishnu Bhattarai (bishnu.bhattarai@pnnl.gov)
- Treasurer: Rhonda Schennum (r.schennum@ieee.org)
- Past Chair: Michael Wood (michael.wood.us@ieee.org)
Chapter Chairs
Power and Energy Society
- Chair: Sri Nikhil Gupta Gourisetti
- Vice-chair: Mychal Spencer
- Secretary: Emily Barrett
Computer Society
- Chair: Jereme Haack
- Vice-chair: Zeak Torres
- Secretary: Chandrika Sivaramakrishnan
Nuclear and Plasma Society
- Chair: Eric Becker
- Vice-chair: Brian Archambault
- Secretary: Lynn Wood
Sensors Chapter
- Chair: Mark Jones
- Vice-chair: Maurio Grando
- Secretary: Dave Sheen
Young Professionals (YP)
- Chair: Donghui Li
- Vice-chair: Fernando Bereta Dos Reis
- Secretary: Wei Du
Women in Engineering (WIE)
- Chair: Tamara Becejac
- Vice-chair: Emily Barrett
- Secretary: Alka Singh
Other Richland Section Officers and Volunteers
Except for the PACE chair, which is also an elected position, the remaining positions are either appointed by the section chair, or exist simply because someone was willing to do them.
Awards and Recognition
Educational Activities
Web Page
Student Branch Counselor
- WSU: Mohamed Osman (osman@tricity.wsu.edu)
- Walla Walla: Larry Aamodt (aamola@wallawalla.edu)
Fellows Search Committee
- Open
Industry Recognition
- Open
Young Professional Coordinator
- Open
Membership Development
- Open
Nominations and Appointments
- Open
Scholarship Chair
- David McKinnon ( mckinnon@ieee.org)
Scholarship Committee
- Evelyn Hirt (e.hirt@ieee.org)
Student Activities
- David McKinnon
For general information on the IEEE Richland Section, email richland@ieee.org
For all other questions, or to volunteer for any activity, please contact the appropriate officer or volunteer. We are always looking for help. If you want to get involved, we will find a place for you!
IEEE Spectrum Magazine
- Video Friday: Grain Weevil March 31, 2023 Evan Ackerman
- The Staggering Scale of the EV Transition March 31, 2023 Harry Goldstein
- Functional Programming: The Biggest Change Since We Killed the Goto? March 30, 2023 Stephen Cass