IEEE 1668 meeting held on April 23, 2018

On April 23rd, 2018 EPRI and the local East Tennessee IEEE chapter held a workshop on the new IEEE 1668 Recommended Practice for Voltage Sag and Short Interruption Ride-Through Testing for End-Use Electrical Equipment Rated Less than 1000 V.  The workshop explained the entire standard, discussed how to apply, and solidified the concepts with live demonstrations.     The workshop speakers included working group members from industry, utilities, and research that helped to write the standard. 

 

The workshop topics covered:

•             The scope and purpose of the standard

•             An in-depth primer on voltage sags

•             Recommended voltage-sag test requirements

•             Test procedures and guidelines with live demonstrations

•             Test equipment requirements

•             Certification and test reports

•             How to include the requirements in equipment purchase specifications.

 

The proceedings from the workshop can be viewed at IEEE 1668 Recommended Practice Workshop Final.  If you have questions on the application of the standard, please feel free to reach out to Mark Stephens at EPRI, mstephens@epri.com.  

2018 Tennessee Science Bowl Recognition

Section Secretary/Treasurer Nora Dianne received the following email from the Tennessee Science Bowl Coordinator on Feb. 27, 2018.

Dear Nora,

Thank you for helping to make the Tennessee Science Bowl (TSB) a tremendous success!   Fifty-nine teams from fifty schools across Tennessee participated this year. Thanks to IEEE of East TN, 290 students were able to participate in this highly-competitive STEM educational opportunity. The TSB would not have been possible without your support.

The 2018 TSB winners are:

1st Place:             Oak Ridge High School (Oak Ridge) – Team 1

2nd Place:            Signal Mountain High School (Signal Mountain) – Team 1

3rd Place:             White Station High School (Memphis) – Team 1

4th Place:             Cookeville High School (Cookeville) – Team 1

Civility Award:      Central High School (Knoxville) – Team 1

I have attached the photo of you at the TSB dinner on Friday. You are pictured with Claire Sinclair (US DOE Public Information Officer), Dr. Anthony Wise (PSCC President), Kristen Waldschlager (CNS Education Outreach), and Dave Duncan (ORAU Senior Vice President, Scientific Assessment and Workforce Development). Additional pictures of the event will be uploaded to the TSB website at http://www.orau.gov/sciencebowl later this week.

Thank you again for your generous contribution.  Information about the 2019 Tennessee Science Bowl will be sent in the fall!  I hope that you will consider supporting the event again as we continue on our journey to increase the number of schools who are able to compete.  

Thank you,

Jennifer Tyrell

Tennessee Science Bowl Coordinator

Scientific Assessment & Workforce Development

2017 Tennessee Science Bowl Recognition

The East Tennessee Section was recognized for it’s participation and sponsorship of the 2017 Tennessee Science Bowl at the annual TSB banquet on March 1st. 

Below is a picture of your William Milam holding the IEEE certificate at the dinner. He is pictured with representatives from our Platinum Sponsors: Michele Branton (DOE ORNL Site Office Deputy Site Manager), Andy Page (ORAU President and COE), and Ted Lewis (PSCC Vice President of Academic Affairs).

Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE)

Each year, IEEE selects three outstanding engineering student members to participate in the nine-week WISE program in Washington, D.C.  Students discover how government officials make decisions on complex technological issues, while also learning how engineers and scientists can contribute to legislative process and regulatory decision-making.
The WISE Program is ranked as one of the best Internship opportunities in the U.S. by the Princeton Review.
IEEE-USA, IEEE Life Members, and IEEE Technical Activities Board collectively support IEEE’s participation in the annual WISE program. For more information on the program and application forms, please visit: http://www.wise-intern.org. The deadline for the 2017 program is 31 December 2016 and WISE Summer 2017 program dates are 5 June to 4 August.

IEEE-USA Government Fellowships

We are seeking two U.S. IEEE members interested in spending a year working for a Member of Congress or a congressional committee, one U.S. IEEE member interested in spending a year serving as a technical adviser at the U.S. Department of State, and one U.S. IEEE member interested in serving as a technical advisor to the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The Fellowships run from September 1 to August 30 every year. For eligibility requirements and application information, go to www.ieeeusa.org/policy/govfel. The application deadline for 2017-2018 Fellowships is 23 December 2016.

2016 Tennessee Science Bowl Recognition

The East Tennessee Section was recognized for it’s participation and sponsorship of the 2016 Tennessee Science Bowl. Secretary/Treasurer Dianne Bull Ezell accepted a certificate of recognition at the annual banquet.IEEE

Section Recognized for Member Retention for 2016

I am pleased to recognize the East Tennessee Section for meeting its retention goal for the 2016 membership year. Congratulations!

The membership development goals were developed based on your Section’s four  year performance. You are to be commended for continuing to grow IEEE membership  in the East Tennessee Section.

Regards,

Antonio Luque

2016 Chair, IEEE Membership Recruitment and Recovery Committee

Knox Makers Community and Resources for Creative People

Knox Makers is a place for hackers, makers, crafters, artists, and mad engineers to play, work, teach, learn, and socialize: a hackerspace for sharing workspace, tools, materials, and knowledge. We develop both group and solo projects.

Knox Makers is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization promoting mad science and creativity through presentations, hands-on workshops, and group projects, both at our workshop and out among the community. Knox Makers serves the Knoxville and Oak Ridge area with a 1,040 square foot workshop located at 1010 Commerce Park Drive, Oak Ridge. The space currently incorporates

  • Buildlog.net 2x Laser Cutter
  • RepRap MendelMax 3D printer
  • metal machining area featuring lathe, mill, drill press, and measurement tools
  • general fabrication area incorporating workbenches, table saw, drill press, cutoff saws, belt sander, and hand tools
  • electronics workbench including soldering and rework equipment, digital and analog oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
  • material storage system stocked with wood and metal sheets, boards, and rods
  • meeting/classroom area with digital projector, 50″ LCD display, and amplified sound system

Members enjoy 24-hour access to the facility and dedicated personal storage space. Learn more at:

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TECH2020 Offers Services for Entrepreneurs

Tech2020 Center for Entrepreneurial Growth provides services to entrepreneurs in starting a company including training, access to capital, and incubator space. Online videos on topics like writing a business plan, understanding customer value, and getting venture capital are available. Learn more at:

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