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Chapter Meetings for June:
SCV-ComSoc - 5/30 | Seminar: Mobile Broadband Ecosystem for the Pacific Rim - 3G, 4G, WiMAX, LTE, lessons ... (SCU, 1:30PM) [more]

SCV-Phot(LEOS) - 6/2 | Where in the Nano-world is Lithography Taking Us? - fundamental physical limits, economic, technical issues ... (NSC, 6PM) [more]

SCV-MBS+CAS - 6/4 | ELECTRIC: a Multithreaded Integrated-Circuit Design System - open-source, Java, thread-safe database, thin-client support ... (UCSC, 6PM) [more]

SCV-TMC - 6/4 | Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Two Case Studies of Optimal Development Processes for Startups, Large Companies - resource misalignment, delays ... (Ramada, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-Section - 6/4 | IEEE Senior Member Grade Elevation Night - get upgraded! ... (Cogswell, 6:30PM) [more]

SF-PES - 6/7-11 | IEEE Stationary Battery Technical Committee Meetings - lead-acid, nuclear, NiCad, portable, cell-phone, UPS ... (Rhonert Park, daily) [more]

SCV-EDS - 6/9 | Negative Bias Temperature Instability in p-MOSFETs - fundamentals, characterization, materials dependence, modeling ... (NSC, 6PM) [more]

SF-ComSoc - 6/9 | Internet 2.0: Hype or Hope? - limitations, security, routing table size, address allocation ... (CPUC, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-CNSV - 6/9 | The Life of SPICE - journey of SPICE from teaching program to support and expansion ... (DelMonte , 5:30PM) [more]

SCV-ComSoc+CAS - 6/10 | VoIP for Wireless - transparent hand-offs, concurrent calls, measurements ... (NSC, 6PM) [more]

SCV-CPMT - 6/10 | Wafer-Level Packaging – Next Turn in the Road - DRAM, TSVs, burn-in, test, handling, alternative paradigms ... (Biltmore, 6:30PM) [more]

SPECTRUM - 6/11 | Webcast: Multiphysics Simulation - design problems, solutions, MEMS, heat transfer ... (Internet, 11AM) [more]

SCV-RAS - 6/11 | Modular Robotics Technologies: Sculpting Behavior - forming, testing, hands-on invention, learning ... (CMU, 7PM) [more]

OEB-IAS - 6/11 | Motor Design Considerations for Above NEMA AC Induction Motors - electrical, mechanical design techniques, testing ... (MarieC, 5:30PM) [more]

SCV-CNSV - 6/12 | Communication Tools for Consultants - working in a positive, productive, amicable way ... (Keypoint, 8:30AM) [more]

SCV-CNSV - 6/13 | Marketing Your Consulting Services On Craig's List - getting more successful than you already are; hands-on training ... (Cogswell, 8:30AM) [more]

SCV-CAS - 6/15 | Renewable Energy - oil demand, climate change, new jobs, opportunities ... (Cadence, 6:30PM) [more]

SCV-Nano - 6/16 | Nano-Solar Cells: Solar Cells of the Future with Nanotechnology - nanocrystalline TiO2 dye-sensitized, quantum dot, nanowire, hybrid ... (NSC, 11:30AM) [more]

SCV-SSC - 6/18 | A Low-Power 60GHz Transceiver with Integrated Baseband Circuitry - fast data transfers, very low power, low BER ... (NSC, 6PM) [more]

SCV-SPS - 6/22 | Adaptive Learning in a World of Projections - set of solutions, training points, constraints, algorithms ... (NSC, 6:30PM) [more]

SF-PES - 6/24 | Increasing Renewable Generation in California - a key to meeting California and US carbon reduction targets ... (PG&E, Noon) [more]

SCV-CPMT - 6/25 | License to Speed: Extreme-Bandwidth Packaging + Tour - digital and analog, 80 GHz, low insertion loss ... (BridgeWave, 11:30AM) [more]

SCV-CS - 7/18 | The Future for Hand-Held Devices - full-day: text, games, search, data, functions ... (Stanford, 8:30AM) [more]

SCV-CPMT - 9/9 | Molecular Modification of PCB Substrates for Fine Line Patterning - lithographic process, unroughened epoxy, fine line spacing ... (Biltmore, 6:30PM) [more]


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Join the key experts in Mobile WIMAX and IMT-Advanced Technologies
IEEE Mobile WiMAX Symposium [more]
    -- July 9-10, 2009     -- Meritage Hotel, Napa Valley
    -- 43 technical papers in 10 sessions     -- 2 Plenary Sessions
    -- held right before the IEEE 802 meetings in San Francisco
Get insights into the latest advancements in the state-of-the-art for next-generation communication systems -- mobile communication technology advances, panel discussions, plus reports on preliminary results and research-in-progress.
Keynote Talks:   - The Roadmap for Mobile Internet   - A Brief History of OFDMA and SC-FDMA   - Engineering Challenges in Field Deployment of 4G Wireless Broadband   - Non-trivial Applications of WiMAX: Dealing with Heterogeneous Requirements   - IEEE 802.16m for IMT-Advanced
Save $100 – register by June 8:   www.ieee-mobileWiMAX.org/2009
    CONFERENCE CALENDAR   (with quick-links)
4th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference & Expo   [more]
- June 8-9, 2009   - Hyatt Regency, Irvine
Multi-Network Operation: WiFi, WiMAX, 3G   [more]
- June 24, 2009   - Hilton Garden Inn, San Mateo
IEEE Mobile WiMAX Symposium   [more]
- July 9-10, 2009   - Meritage Hotel, Napa Valley
InterPACK'09: Packaging and Integration of Electronic and Photonic Systems, MEMS, and NEMS   [more]
- July 19-23, 2009   - Westin St Francis, SF
46th IEEE Design Automation Conference (DAC)   [more]
- July 26-31, 2009   - Moscone Convention Center, SF
4th Annual Flash Memory Summit   [more]
- August 11-13, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
CMOS Emerging Technologies Workshop   [more]
- Sept 23-25, 2009   - Vancouver, BC, Canada

4th Annual ASME
Frontiers in Biomedical Devices [more]
    -- June 8-9, 2009     -- Hyatt Regency, Irvine     -- Sessions, Exhibits
This conference and exhibition brings together leading authorities in the commercial and academic arenas of advanced bioengineering for devices and sensors. It is organized to provide a forum where participants involved in the development of the next generation of biomedical devices will meet and share their expertise, establish collaborations, and discuss solutions to the challenges facing the industry today.
Technical Tracks:   -Cardiovascular   - Orthopedics   - Medical/Legal Issues   - Advanced Technology   - Diabetes   - Stem Cell   - Posters
More information: www.asmeconferences.org/BioMed09
Need consulting or outsourcing services?
Check out the GRID Marketplace.   Download a complimentary 55-page Ebook on Advancing Your Career
UPCOMING CLASSES for Working Engineers
UC Santa Cruz Extension in Silicon Valley [more]
    - New engineering courses offered this summer:
Real-Time Embedded Programming Jun 17-Aug 19, Wed 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Renewable Energy, Introduction Jun 18-Aug 20, Thu 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Crosstalk & Static Noise Analysis using Primetime-SI Jun 20-Jul 25, Sat 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Storage Networking Design and Architecture Jun 23-Aug 25, Tue 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Developing Applications for iPhone and iPod Touch Jun 24-Jul 22, Wed 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Designing with Xilinx FPGAs, Comprehensive Jun 24-Aug 26, Wed 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Game Design and Production Overview Jul 11-Aug 29, Sat 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Server Virtualization Jul 20-Aug 17, Mon 6:30PM to 9:30PM
  ... and many more.     Register early for a 10% discount.
Browse the full course listing: www.ucsc-extension.edu/EngTech
Professional Skills Courses in the SF Bay Area
Choose from an array of skills-development classes, from Effective Training Associates, the Technology Management Council and the CPMT Chapter.   Classes this summer:
Presentation Skills [more]
- June 3 at TIBCO Software, Palo Alto
Presentation Skills [more]
- June 9 at Brocade, San Jose
Clear Business, Technical, and E-Mail Writing [more]
- June 17 at Informatica, Redwood City
Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager [more]
- June 18 at Cypress Semiconductor, San Jose
Breakthrough Project Management [more]
- August 18-19 at Synopsys, Mountain View
      See the website for other courses and alternate dates.
Theme: Research & Business Opportunities Ahead
CMOS Emerging Technologies Workshop [more]
    -- September 23-25, 2009     -- Vancouver, BC, Canada
This research and business event is for those who want to discuss and discover new and exciting high-tech opportunities. The format of the talks resembles in-depth tutorials describing state-of-the-art technology and future research directions. The 6th annual workshop will be held downtown Vancouver with numerous opportunities for personal exploration of surrounding tourist attractions.
Sessions:  - Communications  - Biomedical Circuits  - Wireless  - Nanoelectronics  - Microsystems  - RF Circuits  - Mixed-Signal  - I/O Circuits  - Optical/Medical Imaging  - Photonics  - VLSI  - SOC  - Radiation Detectors/Imagers  - Circuits for Radiation  - Silicon Technology  - Programmable Devices  - EDA Design Tools  - Business Development
Registration is now open! Plan to attend ...   www.CMOSet.com
Santa Clara University Graduate School of Engineering:
SCU Summer Open University -- [more]
    -- One 10-weeek session     -- Two 5-week sessions
    Have you ever wanted to continue your education in engineering while you continued working? Santa Clara University's School of Engineering offers graduate degree and non-degree programs to both full-time students and working professionals. Simplified registration for the Summer Open University. Graduate-level instruction. Up to 12 units may be transferred to a graduate-degree program.
Early-morning classes:   - Linear Algebra   - Speech Coding   - Applied Math   - Intro to Systems Engineering (and more)
Evening classes:   - Web Architecture & Protocols   - IC Fab Processes   - Advanced RFIC Design   - Logic Design Using HDL   - Nanoelectronics   - Low Power Designs of VLSI Circuits (and more)
Saturday classes:   - Wireless Mobile Networks   - Design of SOCs   - Law, Technology, IP
For more information, visit www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate,   or contact Olivia Jenq, ojenq@scu.edu.
Technical Training Course
Power Transformers and Fluid Diagnostics Seminars
    -- June 8-11, 2009     -- Argonaut Hotel, Fisherman's Wharf, SF
Maintaining and assessing the integrity of the critical component that dictates the life of a power transformer - the insulation system - plus a guided visit through Delta Star Inc., a manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations. All aspects of dielectric fluid testing, maintenance and evaluation, include DGA for power transformers, LTCs, OCBs, Bushings, Oil Quality Assessment, Corrosive Sulfur and Natural Ester fluids.
This 4-day technical course is designed for engineering, operations and maintenance personnel who have responsibility for purchasing, operating, maintaining and replacing power transformers.
    - Both Seminars: $1150, through May 8     - $50 discount, for IEEE members
    - Several low-cost seats for unemployed
Visit www.weidmann-diagnostics.com or contact Sybil Jacob
Career Development Workshop, from CNSV and SCV Section
Communication Tools for Consultants
    -- Friday June 12, 2009     -- KeyPoint Credit Union, Santa Clara
    -- 8:30 AM thru 12:30 PM     -- $47 for IEEE members; $147 for non-members
As a consultant, your clients want your technical expertise, but they also want to work with you in a positive, productive, and amicable way. You must have good communication skills. Get even more successful than you already are by improving your communication skills, with Steven Cerri, trainer and coach. Limited to first 24.
RSVP: by June 11 at cnsv-communication.eventbrite.com
Career Development Workshop, from CNSV and SCV Section
Marketing Your Consulting Services On Craig's List
    -- Saturday June 13, 2009     -- Cogswell College, Sunnyvale
    -- 8:30 AM thru 12:30 PM     -- $47 for IEEE members; $67 for non-members
Marketing on Craig's List should be near the top of any successful consultant's ToDo list. So here is your chance to get even more successful than you already are. Set up a "consulting resume presence" on Craig's List. Bring your laptop (with wireless capability) for step-by-step hands-on training. Limited to first 24.
RSVP: by June 12 at cnsv-marketing-clist-egrid.eventbrite.com
Portable Computer and Communications Association
Multi-Network Operation: WiFi, WiMAX, 3G, GAN, IMS [more]
    - Wednesday, June 24, 2009     - Hilton Garden Inn, San Mateo
    - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM     - Demonstrations are invited
    - Speakers from Intel, MobileAware, iPass, Microsoft, NetMotion Wireless, Brand Communications
Presentations and Discussions include   - Network availability detection   - establishing network connections   - priority-based network connection switching   - virtual network connections   - application filtering   - policy-based management of optimized radio resource usage   - interworking with external networks   - state of mobile broadband today   - Windows 7 mobile broadband platform   - policy enforcement   - Bluetooth/Wi-Fi radio integration   - emerging standards
Register by June 17, at www.pcca.org
4th Annual Flash Memory Summit [more]
- August 11-13, 2009   - Santa Clara Convention Center
- Tutorials   - Exhibits   - Sessions
This power-packed 3-day event covers the latest topics in flash memory. Hear about flash in embedded systems, laptop design, flash in enterprise storage systems, green flash, solid state drives, flash performance, flash-based design, flash in computers, mobile applications, software, new non-volatile memory technologies, reliability, security, and much more!
Earlybird rates through August 6
Save $100 - use Registration Code "IEEE"
Visit the website: www.flashmemorysummit.com
ASME InterPACK 2009
InterPACK'09: Packaging and Integration of Electronic and Photonic Systems, MEMS, and NEMS [more]
- July 19-23, 2009   - Westin St Francis, SF
Focus of InterPACK:   • Advanced Packaging   • Electro-Thermal-Mechanical Issues in Packaging (Multi-Physics)   • Materials and Processes   • MEMS and MEMS Packaging   • Manufacturing and Test   • Modeling and Simulation   • Nanotechnology and NEMS   • Photonics and Optics   • Reliability   • Thermal Management   • Emerging Technologies
Co-located with ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference and ASME Energy Sustainability Conference
Visit the website: www.asmeconferences.org/InterPACK09
Position available in San Francisco
Electrical Engineer with P.E. License
- Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch   - Located in SF
Qualifications:   • Project management-level experience; • designing electrical and lighting systems for buildings; • Producing contract documents and specifications; • Stable and meaningful work history; • Ability to work on complex projects with general direction; • Versatility, flexibility with constantly changing priorities.
We provide excellent benefits, including quarterly bonuses, 401K match at 20%, health/dental/vision/life/flex insurance, employee stock ownership, and academic/professional fee assistance. For full position description, visit "Careers" at www.mazzetti.com
Tech Academy of Silicon Valley
Summer Academy Sessions - for Jr, Sr High Students [more]
-- 6th thru 11th grade students     -- SJ, Santa Clara, Morgan Hill, Fremont
-- Choice of 3-week sessions, AM or PM     -- Each with a technology focus
-- Introductory Program (grades 6-8)     -- Advanced Program (grades 7-12)
  - improves students' understanding of engineering and technology
  - supports continued participation in math and science
  - emphasis on teamwork, innovative problem solving
  - Experienced teachers with support from industry professionals
Registration now open for summer 2009.
More information: www.techacademySV.com
Download the Summer Academy Flyer
SCV Section and PACE sponsor a ...
SENIOR MEMBER Upgrade Night!
    -- Thurs, June 4, 2008     -- Cogswell College, Sunnyvale
    -- 6:30 - 8:00 PM     -- YOU can do it!
Have you considered the prestige and career potential in an easy upgrade to Senior Member of the IEEE? Now's your chance! All interested Members who've been working for more than about 6 years should bring your filled-out Application and get upgraded to Senior Member. Our team of References will guide and help you.
For full details, see our flyer: www.e-grid.net/docs/0906-scv-seniormember.pdf
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