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  • Congratulations To Tiffanie Bhagwandeen, Our IET TT LN 2015 PATW Winner!

    Congratulations To Tiffanie Bhagwandeen, Our IET TT LN 2015 PATW Winner!

    (The winner Tiffanie with the 4 runner's up together with the judges and members of the IET TT LN) The IET Trinidad & Tobago LN PATW Finals came to a conclusion on Saturday 23rd May with a round of seven fantastic presentations, culmunating in the winner, Ms. Tiffanie Bhagwandeen . She will be our representative at the IET PATW Americas Regional Finals, which will take place in Trinidad on the 25th July 2015. Her presentation on Set-up Time Reduction was identified as the best amongst her peers, who each delivered an infomative and passionate display. (Moments before the presentation begins as the preparations come to a close) (Judges Brian James, Gerald Mendes and Sean Ocho as they prepare for the presenters) The Vice Chair of the YPS opened the event with insightful comments and remarks about…

    Jason Robert Rameshwar
    Jason Robert Rameshwar
  • Visit Marshalls Aerospace Cambridge

    Visit Marshalls Aerospace Cambridge

    The IET Cambridge Network is now working with the I Mech E and The RAeS to expand the range of activities and events organised in the Cambridge area and enable members to attend the events organised by the other Institutes. The I Mech E have an interesting talk on 10 June, 1830 hrs, at the Institute for Manufacturing, West Cambridge Site. High Speed Two: Engine for Growth Peter Fry, Public Affairs Manager, High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd will speak about the proposed high-speed railway linking London and the North. Peter's talk will explain why HS2 is needed, where it goes, what’s involved and where we are at the moment. The RAeS have organised a tour of Marshall Aerospace, Cambridge on Saturday 12 June, 1030 to 1230 hrs. There are a few spaces available on a first come, first served basis. If you…

    David Blake
    David Blake
  • Friends Of The IET Manchester Network Annual Dinner

    Friends Of The IET Manchester Network Annual Dinner

    Nearly 300 guests attended the Friends of the IET Manchester Network Dinner on Thursday, 12 March 2015 at the Hilton Hotel on Deansgate. The Network would like to thank all the individual members/non-members and companies who supported the dinner. The winners of the feedback draw will be publicised soon. The Network also plans to announce the date and venue for next year's dinner very soon. If you took some photos at the dinner and would like to share these with the community, please forward to Deborah-Claire McKenzie , the Community Relationship Manager.

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
  • WebEX: Enterprise Storage Systems For The Cloud

    WebEX: Enterprise Storage Systems For The Cloud

    Stuart Marshall, VP, Hardware Development and Sustaining Engineering at Oracle will be presenting a talk on Enterprise Storage Systems for the Cloud. The presentation will be about 45 minutes long and will be followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. Here are the instructions to join the WebEx: < https://ciscosales.webex.com/ciscosales/j.php?MTID=m49d9d0b683facfaf0151a9dcf156a569 > Join WebEx meeting Meeting number: 208 589 924 Meeting password: 1234 Join by phone 1-866-432-9903 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada) 1-408-525-6800 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) Access code: 208 589 924 The event details can be found at https://localevents.theiet.org/7da139

    Allan Casey
    Allan Casey
  • We’re not looking for the next George Osborne

    We’re not looking for the next George Osborne

    But we are seeking a new Treasurer to join the Network's management team, so if you’re good with numbers and would like to learn more about managing budgets then you could be the person we’re looking for. Enthusiastic and committed you'll be responsible for ensuring that all expenditure is managed through appropriate activities of the community and are within the charitable aims of the IET, adhering at all times to the current planning, budgeting and accounting guidelines for communities to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. There is training available to help with this volunteer role and support/guidance from other volunteers and IET staff. The training provided and responsibilities as part of this role, may be useful by way of professional development and help to develop a more…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
  • Engineering Chiltern Railways

    Engineering Chiltern Railways

    Brilliant lecture on 20th May by Dave Penney , Engineering Director for Chiltern Railways . Full of interesting facts and given with deep insight into all aspects of engineering for a TOC. Clear explanations of how to keep the wheels rolling!

    Andrew Dodd
    Andrew Dodd
  • Tour of Williams Formula 1

    Tour of Williams Formula 1

    On average Williams F1 builds 7 chassis per season over a 30-year history – that’s a lot of cars, so what do they do with them? Perhaps one of the most prized possessions in the team’s armoury, the Collection is somewhat revered by everyone at Williams F1 and provides a suitable destination for some of the finest Grand Prix cars ever built once they’ve served their term in the sport Following last year’s successful visit, we are organising a tour of Sir Frank Williams’ private Williams Grand Prix Collection (the largest of its kind in the world, spanning the history of the Williams Team since 1978) at Grove in the early evening on 24 th June 2015 The tour will comprise:- - Refreshments on arrival - Introduction and Preview Video - Escorted tour of the Collection - Technology Room displays of…

  • RNIB's Request For Support

    RNIB's Request For Support

    The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is looking for specialists in IT, and for one-to-one trainers who can help others become familiar with 'getting online'. They are looking to build a small team in the Portsmouth and Isle of Wight area, as part of RNIB’s "Technology Support Squad". The number of people aged 65 and over accessing the internet has risen by more than a quarter in the past year, driven by a three-fold increase in the use of tablet computers to go online. But what if you are affected by sight loss? It's just the same! There are thousands of gadgets that can make living with sight loss easier. Being able to use computers, mobile phones and other gadgets for work and leisure are key tools for blind and partially sighted people. Keeping in contact in rural areas where…

    Joe Dunn
    Joe Dunn
  • Future Cities

    Future Cities

    Content is now available for the 'Future Cities' talk held on the 19th May 2015, please see below.

    Laurence Tondelier
    Laurence Tondelier
  • IET Singapore Rail Section 2015

    IET Singapore Rail Section 2015

    About the event: CBN plays in a key role in ensuring reliable voice, data and video communication between various locations on the MRT such as Stations, Depot(s), Operation Control Center(s) and Sub-stations. The CBN is used not only by the Communications Systems but also by other systems such as SCADA, AFC and Traction Power to support their communications needs between respective systems at various locations. The CBN has to accommodate a variety of interfaces from analog voice to Ethernet and varying data rates from a few Kilobits/sec to several hundred Megabits/sec. Another key aspect of the CBN is its resilience, reliability and availability. During the talk, Hin How will briefly explain the various CBN technologies and the evolution of implementations specifically in relation to the MRT…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member
  • An Experienced Perspective Of Cyber Security.

    An Experienced Perspective Of Cyber Security.

    An experienced perspective of Cyber Security to include analysis of Out of Towners whose interests are for economic or other reasons. Theories since have now been actualised. Originally the theories took council from Marxist Model, Human Capital, Malsow and Herzbergs principals. A sample extract of the research findings from my 13 chapter study into Cyber Security is shown below – further theories were identified after the initial questionnaire, from which questionnaire two and three were created to further enhance the study: “ The author has assumed that human capital of an individual can have different meanings such as those reflective of the Marxist model discussed by Foley (1986). The model discusses economist theory where all individuals within a firm represent the same values and views…

  • Visit By Toronto LN Community Relationship Manager

    Visit By Toronto LN Community Relationship Manager

    Phoebe Houssein, Toronto LN Community Relationship Manager, will visit Toronto from 30 May to 1 June 2015. Email iet.toronto@theiet.org if you want to meet with her.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member
  • Researching Cyber Certifications & Academics

    Researching Cyber Certifications & Academics

    The questionnaire below was used to gather primary data during 2011/2012 to determine the dynamics behind Cyber Certifications and Academics. Results were very interesting, where 3 years on the theories put forward on this thesis are still valid and now proven, demonstrating Cyber is more than a technology discipline.   Primary Data Collection from 2011/2012. 1. If you wish to remain anonymous then please continue to next question. Having the below information will enhance the quality of the research. Answers are used for academic purpose only. No individuals or organizations will be quoted directly at any time. 2. Please select the option that best describes you : Manager, Senior/Expert Level Employee, Employee (Not any of the above), Stakeholder, Non Profit Volunteer, Student, Graduate 3…

  • Robot Ethics: Personal Perspectives

    Robot Ethics: Personal Perspectives

    Have you seen the Channel 4's genius bit of advertising for their new show "Humans" - it seems to have been freaking out a lot of people! If you haven’t yet seen it, take a look. The IET Robotics & Mechatronics TPN will be presenting their annual Robot Ethics event.at the Science Museum Lates Session on Wednesday 24 June. The presentation is entitled Robot Ethics: Personal Perspectives and we have a panel of 3 speakers: Dr Kathleen Richardson - Senior Research Fellow in the Ethics of Robotics at the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR), at De Montford University, Leicester. Professor Alan Winfield - Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of the Science Communication Unit, UWE and Visiting Professor, University of York. Professor Tony Prescott, Director of the Sheffield…

    Joanne Longton
    Joanne Longton
  • Put your skills to work with REMAP

    Put your skills to work with REMAP

    REMAP are a bunch of volunteers, many of them engineers, who put their skills to use producing gadgets and devices to help the disabled, elderly and infirm lead fuller and happier lives.Why not offer your talents to this worthy cause? Read more about them at http://www.remap.org.uk/.

    Alex Barrett
    Alex Barrett
  • IoW Schools Hydrogen Challenge

    IoW Schools Hydrogen Challenge

    The Isle of Wight Schools Hydrogen Challenge is a hands on, interactive programme of workshops for young people to engage in renewable technologies. The workshops, delivered by STEM professionals, explore the possibilities of a low-carbon future and directly support the curriculum at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 (ages 7 to 16). Our approach engages young people from a variety of backgrounds, at all levels of academic ability. Our Secondary School workshop challenges teams to design, build and race their very own hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Working in a process of iterative design, participants are encouraged to build a car as quickly as possible before racing their design in a test of efficiency. The winning car is the design which travels the furthest on a small amount of hydrogen. Our Primary School…

    Joe Dunn
    Joe Dunn
  • Hannover Messe 2015

    Hannover Messe 2015

    Our Chairman, Ronaldo Ronaldo, recently attended Hannover Messe 2015. Here he gives us his personal feedback from the event: Hannover Messe 2015 once again became the forum of discussion and showcase of the development of Industrie4.01 or also deeply associated with Cyber Physical Systems (CPS). Having attended the exhibition, I would like to outline the recent updates on this topic thus far with some personal opinions. CPS and Industrie 4.0 are often used interchangeably in the media and have undoubtedly create some confusion. I'm taking a view that Industrie 4.0, being hoped to be the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is an impact by adoption of technologies such as CPS or Internet of Things (IoT)2. Therefore, for a clarity, this article will concentrate on using the term CPS. During the exhibition…

    Joanne Longton
    Joanne Longton
  • PATW Photos

    PATW Photos

    PATW Photos

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member
  • Visit and Presentations at Qinetiq Boscombe Down

    Visit and Presentations at Qinetiq Boscombe Down

    The Aerospace Network recently organised a tour of the test and evaluation facilities at Qinetiq, Boscombe Down, followed by an evening lecture programme. Tour of Test and Evaluation Facilities After the usual safety briefing, we were welcomed formally by Paul Cheetham (Head of Engineering Governance) who showed a short video about the history and structure of Qinetiq followed by a briefing. I summarise below some points that I gleaned from the briefing. Qinetiq operates Boscombe Down and its facilities on behalf of MOD with about 1600 staff on site – roughly one-third of the UK Qinetiq staffing. RAF staff are also at Boscombe for their operational knowledge and as part of the “Empire Test Pilot School”, one of three such facilities in the world. The others are in the USA and France. The ETPS…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
  • Jeff Utley - MBE Presentation

    Jeff Utley - MBE Presentation

    Jeffrey Utley MBE GCGI IEng FIET Earlier this year, Jeff Utley one of the West Yorkshire Network volunteers was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to engineering in Yorkshire. Jeff has now been presented with his MBE by HRH the Prince of Wales at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The West Yorkshire Network would like to record their congratulations to Jeff.

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
  • Supporting Event - Integrate 2015 Post-Conference Event: Guided Tour To Biodiesel Facilities In Hong Kong

    Supporting Event - Integrate 2015 Post-Conference Event: Guided Tour To Biodiesel Facilities In Hong Kong

    Date Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10:00 - 12:00 Program Highlights Biodiesel is a clean, low-carbon transport fuel that can be used as a substitute for fossil diesel, or blended with fossil diesel in diesel engines without modification. ASB Biodiesel operates a biodiesel factory in Hong Kong with the capacity to produce 100,000 tons of low-carbon transport fuel per year. ASB Biodiesel's product is produced from waste. Therefore, it does not lead to land use changes. It also produces significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions because it avoids the upstream carbon emissions associated with crop production and seed oil extraction. By visiting the ASB Biodiesel Plant, participants can have a better understanding about the daily operation of the modern biodiesel plant in Hong Kong. Assembly Location…

    Dodi Mak
    Dodi Mak
  • The SoCal Tech Events Blog

    The SoCal Tech Events Blog

    SoCal Community Events "SoCal Events Feed" Powered by RSS Feed Informer

    David
    David
  • The IET Events Blog

    The IET Events Blog

    IET Events across the Americas Region "IET Events - Americas Region" Powered by RSS Feed Informer IET Events from around the world: "The IET Events Feed" Powered by RSS Feed Informer

    David
    David
  • Inspirations 2015 - STEM Education Showcase

    Inspirations 2015 - STEM Education Showcase

    IET North Yorkshire Network are pleased to be supporting and participating in this year's "Inspirations". This event, to be held at Elvington Airfield on 25th June, is a STEM Education showcase open to young people from the whoe of North Yorkshire. Last year 1500 students took part in the event which this year includes an exhibtion of students' projects - the best of which are rewarded with prizes. Many engineering companies from around the region present demonstrations and run workshops to make the whole one-day event a really exciting and interactive experience fro all involved. IET North Yorkshire Network volunteers will be participating as judges and assiting with a robotics workshop in collaboration with local robotics company, James Fisher Nuclear Ltd. For more information visit the website…

    Patrick Mason
    Patrick Mason

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