Over the past several years Mr. Bela Kovach, Columbus Section IEEE Member, had been contacted about applying for the Senior Member grade in IEEE. He was well qualified, but never took the time to pursue the advancement. Unfortunately, Mr. Kovach died suddenly in March 2008 at the age of 78. A Columbus Section Fellow, who knew Mr. Kovach, wanted to secure Mr. Kovach Senior Member status although he was deceased. The Columbus IEEE Section was able to help provide the necessary references for Mr. Kovach. Just recently Mr. Bela Kovach received his Senior Member grade posthumously .
The IEEE Columbus Section congratulates Mr. Kovach on this achievement.
Please join us for this year's special celebration of the IEEE's 125th Anniversary!
Speakers:
Dr. Michael N. Geselowitz
The IEEE History Center
Dr. Galen Graham
DeVry University, Columbus
“IEEE Past and Future"
Presentation Abstract
On the 125th anniversary of the IEEE, the Columbus Section has invited two vibrant speakers to take us on a journey of technology. Dr. Geselowitz is going to explore the foundations of the organization and its parallels to the technologies that its members have used to change the world. After exploring where we've come from, we will take a look into the future of engineering with Dr. Graham. This very special joint presentation will be an amazing journey in technology and a great way to celebrate our profession, past and future.
Speakers Biographies
Michael N. Geselowitz is Staff Director of the IEEE History Center. Immediately prior to joining IEEE in 1997, Mike was Group Manager at Eric Marder Associates, a New York market research firm, where he supervised Ph.D. scientists and social scientists undertaking market analyses for Fortune 500 high-tech companies. He is also a registered Patent Agent.
Mike holds S.B. degrees in electrical engineering and in anthropology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in anthropology from Harvard University.
His research focus has been on the history and social relations of technology. He has worked as an electronics engineer for the Department of Defense, and he has held teaching and research positions relating to the social study of technology at M.I.T., Harvard, and Yale University, including a stint as Assistant Collections Manager/Curator at Harvard's Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
Mike lives on Long Island, New York, with his wife, Emily Schneider, Ph.D., and has three children. He is active in his local synagogue.
Galen Graham has been a teacher and administrator in higher education for over 30 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Classics from the College of the Holy Cross, an MBA from Capital University, and the MA and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University. He has taught at Ohio State, Denison University, and Muskingum College, and was a research student at the University of Cambridge. He was named president of the DeVry Columbus campus in 1996, and a regional vice president of DeVry University in 2001.
Dr. Graham was named Outstanding Educator Advancing Technology by the Industry and Technology Council of Central Ohio, and in 2001 was presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the College of Humanities of The Ohio State University. Most recently Dr. Graham was a member of the governor’s Commission on Higher Education and the Economy.
Banquet to be catered by The Confluence Park Restaurant
Hors D'oeuvres: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and BBQ Meatballs. Dinner selections: Herb Seared Chicken or Baked Salmon Sides: Roasted red skin potatoes, vegetables will be a medley of broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, salad dressing selections are ranch and raspberry vinaigrette, and beverages will be iced or hot tea and coffee. Desserts: The dessert station will have three desserts: German Chocolate Cake, Key Lime Cheesecake, and Cherry Cobbler.
Location:
Confluence Park Restaurant
679 W Spring Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Please join us to recognize the outstanding students of Electrical & Electronics Technology and the achievements and contributions of IEEE Columbus Section Members.
The IEEE Columbus Section Christmas Dinner Party and Executive Committee Meeting is being held at our new Section Chair's home. We're going to have a pot luck dinner of Christmas favorites.
Where: Don Joslyn's Home (1309 Cross Country Drive, Columbus, OH 43235-2117)
This is our volunteers appreciation Christmas Dinner Party and Executive Committee Meeting. This meeting is open to IEEE Columbus Section volunteers. Section volunteers will receive an email invitation for this event with information about how to sign up.
You will use your IEEE web account to login and access the ballot.
Ballot emails have been sent to all members of the Section whom are eligible to vote (all grades of Member and above) based on their information in the IEEE member database. Emails have not been sent to those members whom have the "do not email" flag set on their IEEE profile. Those members can contact us at elections@ieeecolumbus.org for information about how to submit their ballot.
I encourage all of you to vote and support this year's outstanding slate of candidates. You can view the slate of candidates at: http://www.ieeecolumbus.org/node/29
Candidate bios and profiles are available through the election link above.
The ballot is open from 01 Nov 2008 until 30 Nov 2008. The results will be made available shortly after that.
Andrew Boatright has recently resigned as the Public Member of the Ohio Power Siting Board. He is sharing this message with IEEE hoping to solicit any interest that IEEE members may have in serving in this capacity. The following excerpt from the OPSB website provides information about the duties of the OPSB and the Board make-up:
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) is responsible for reviewing and approving plans for the construction of new energy facilities in Ohio. Before any company can build a major utility facility like a new power plant, or an electric transmission line, or a gas transmission pipeline, the OPSB assures that it benefits Ohio's citizens, promotes the state's economic interests, and protects the environment and land use.
Who makes up the Ohio Power Siting Board?
The chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) serves as the chairman of the Ohio Power Siting Board. The Board is comprised of 11 members, seven who vote and four who are non-voting members. In addition to the chairman, the other six voting members are:
The directors of:
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency;
Ohio Department of Agriculture;
Ohio Department of Development;
Ohio Department of Health;
Ohio Department of Natural Resources;
and a public member.
The public representative, who must be a licensed engineer, is appointed by the Governor from a list of nominees submitted by the Ohio Consumers' Counsel.
The four non-voting members are legislators -- two from the Ohio House of Representatives and two from the Ohio Senate.
Andrew would be happy to answer any questions that anyone might have concerning this. He may be contacted as follows:
Andrew M. Boatright, P.E., Manager
City of Westerville Electric Division
139 East Broadway Avenue
Westerville, OH 43081
Telephone: 614-901-6703
Fax: 614-901-6731
Email: Andrew.Boatright@westerville.org
