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IEEE Worcester PES presents Sandy Pond HVDC Tour - June 4th, 2024

Come join the IEEE Worcester Power and Energy Society for a tour of the Sandy Pond High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Terminal. Sandy Pond HVDC is part of the first multi-terminal bipolar HVDC system in the world. The 450kV HVDC line spans 930 miles interconnecting three stations: Radisson & Nicolet Stations...Read More »


IEEE Worcester PES presents "What is a GIS Substation?" - April 29th, 2024

Join IEEE Worcester PES Chapter either virtually or in-person for a technical discussion on Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) presented by Richard Jones, P.E. The talk will include a show and tell of equipment. 

The talk will be eligible for PDH credits.

Registration Fee for no PDH Credit: FREE
Registration Fees for PDH...Read More »


IEEE Worcester Volunteers - Community Outreach at Shrewsbury Cub Scout and Nashoba Valley Technical High

In March, Larry Nelson Jr, Chair of the IEEE Worcester Section, recently volunteered to demonstrate the Section’s Van De Graff and to present the properties of electricity to Cub Scouts and the students at Nashoba Valley Technical High for their Engineering Week. Check out the photos below!

The next meeting of the Worcester Section IEEE Consultants’ Network will take place on Wednesday March 27, 6:00PM at the Imperial Buffet at 380 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.

We will start gathering at 6:00 PM for dinner and mingle informally. The Buffet meal is paid by the organization. Any alcohol...Read More »


Senior Member Clinic - March 13th, 2024

IEEE Senior Member is the highest IEEE member grade for which IEEE members can apply and member does not incur any additional cost or fees. The Senior Member grade is a way for the IEEE members to receive recognition for their professional experience and significant performance in Electrical and Electronics...Read More »


Robotics Distinguished Lecture on "Predictive Brain in Humans and Robots" by Prof. Dr. Nagai from the University of Tokyo - February 1st, 2024

Hosted by IEEE Worcester County Section and the IEEE Worcester County RA Chapter, join us for a technical presentation from Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Nagai from the University of Tokyo on “Predictive Brain in Humans and Robots”. This will be a virtual Webex meeting on February 1st, 2024 at 6:30PM US...Read More »


Engineers Week Networking and Technical Presentation - February 20th, 2024

Join IEEE Worcester County Section and ASME Worcester on February 20th, 2024 6:30PM at the Post Office Pub for a joint celebration of Engineers Week with a networking dinner and a technical presentation from Richard Helle, from BJA Magnetics about the ” Rare Earth Magnets, the technology in its production,...Read More »


ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AND ELECTION - December 9th, 2023

Please come celebrate the holidays with the IEEE Worcester County members and officers at the Annual Meeting and Holiday Banquet to be held in the Sunroom of the Post Office Pub in Grafton, MA on Saturday, December 9th, 2023.

Starting at 6:30 pm is our Social with Hot...Read More »


Distinguished Lecture: Quantum Computing with Dr. Joseph Bardin - November 8th, 2023

Joe Bardin of ECE Professor at UMass Amherst, Lead: Electronics for Quantum Computing at Google

Topic: 

QUANTUM COMPUTING: WHAT IS IT, HOW DOES IT WORK, AND WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MICROWAVE ENGINEERS?

Quantum computing offers the potential for an exponential speed-up of certain classes of computational problems, and, as such, the...Read More »


IEEE Day Event: Wine Tasting 101 - October 3rd, 2023

IEEE Day is October 3rd 🤸‍♀️

IEEE Worcester’s YP and Life Member groups are hosting a Wine Tasting 101 at the Total Wine in Shrewsbury, MA on October 3rd, 2023 at 6PM to celebrate. Come, socialize, and learn something about wine while you’re at it! Details and registration here:...Read More »


IEEE Worcester WiE "Women in Computing Q&A Panel and Networking Social" - September 26th, 2023

Join the IEEE Worcester County Section WiE Affinity Group and Worcester State University Computer Science Dept for an evening of networking! Our moderated Q&A panel, consisting of alumni from WSU’s Computer Science program, will begin at 6PM ET, followed by a networking social hour. Pizza, drinks, and cookies will be...Read More »


IEEE Worcester Young Professionals Team Trivia - July 25th, 2023

Come join IEEE Worcester Young Professionals for Team Trivia and Taco Tuesday night...Read More »


Congratulations to our Life Members

Congratulations to our Life Members who received their pins last week at our Awards Dinner! From left to right:

Roberto Rojas – Life Fellow Member

Larry Nelson Sr. – Life Senior Member

Bradley Railing – Life Member

Stephen Richter – Life Member

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Annual Networking Picnic - June 17th, 2023

Join the IEEE Worcester County Section at its annual Networking Barbecue and Picnic on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Buffumville Lake Park at 229 Oxford Rd, Charlton, MA 01507, at noon. The IEEE Pavilion is located at Site 002. See map for location.

This event is free but there is...Read More »


Annual Awards Dinner - May 10th, 2023

The 2023 Awards banquet will be held this year on May 10th at The Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St, North Grafton, MA 01536. There will be a social hour with appetizers at 6:30 PM and Dinner at 7:00 PM. Please bring your IEEE membership card to receive your member...Read More »


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