Successful Introduction To The Python Programming Language Seminar
On Wednesday, May 4 2022, the IEEE FWCS hosted an introduction to Python online presentation. This event was attend by 84 FWCS members. Dr. Jim Anderson presented an overview of the Python programming language including a history of the language, how variables are handled, decisions are made, and two different looping techniques. Python lists… Read more
An Introduction To The Python Programming Language
The Python programming language is currently one of the most popular languages to learn. Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language. Its design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Its language constructs aim to help programmers write clear, logical code for small- and large-scale projects. In this one hour presentation, we’ll cover how you can get set… Read more
Successful How To Do 3D Modeling For Fun And Profit Seminar
On Thursday, May 20th 2021 the IEEE FWCS Computer Society presented “How To Do 3D Modeling For Fun And Profit”. So what would you make if you could? Just in case you had not noticed, 3D modeling and 3D printing. For just a little bit over $100 you can buy a 3D printer. Great, now… Read more
Propane – A low carbon solution for the future
4/16/2021 – 4pm – 6pm Virtual No Fee The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technolo-gies. PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry. PERC programs benefit a variety of markets including transportation, agriculture,… Read more
SP/COMM VIRTUAL DLP “NETWORK MYTHS, MISSTEPS, AND MYSTERIES”
Dec 15th, 2020 7pm – 8pm This talk will shine light on the backstory of why and how the network protocols that makeup our internet today were developed. Protocols like Ethernet, Spanning Tree, CLNP, IPv4, IPv6, IPSec, DHCP, NAT, and others. DLP – Dr Radia Perlman – Guest Speaker
Successful GPS Satellite Presentation!
On Wednesday, July 29th 2020, Michael Mayor presented “How Do You Know Where You Are?” to the Florida West Coast Section of the IEEE. There were over 50 member in attendance to this online virtual presentation. Michael covered how satellites maintain their position, how they communicate with the ground, and how our cell phones… Read more
How Do You Know Where You Are?
Can you imagine going on a trip without your mobile phone and Google’s Maps app? When you jump into your car, does it tell you how long it’s going to take to get to where you are going? Do you even still own any paper maps? Let’s face it – the world has changed… Read more
Passing of Jim Howard
Florida West Coast Section of IEEE mourns the passing of Jim Howard, on April 5, 2020. Jim was a dedicated volunteer in our Region and throughout IEEE. Jim served on the IEEE Board of Directors in 2002-2003 (Region 3 Director) and in 2012 (IEEE-USA President). He served as a VP for both AESS and PES…. Read more
How To Use LinkedIn To Find Your Next Job
How is your job going? We are at the start of a new year and was one of your resolutions this year to take a look around for a better job? Well guess what, it turns out that this is very easy to do. All you need to do is understand how to use… Read more
Successful Scanning Fiber Endoscope Presentation!
On Wednesday, December 4th, Ivan Yeoh presented an overview of the research that he’s been doing on scanning fiber endosopes. So if I was to ask you what is going on inside of you right now, what would you say? I suspect something along the lines of “I don’t know”. That’s too bad — there… Read more