October 2018 - IEEE Electronics Packaging Society

Right now, blockchain is helping reshape industries in domains as varied as finance, healthcare, energy, supply chain and Internet of Things (IoT). As the technology continues to evolve, engineers moving into management roles are expected to be up to speed with market developments.

Given the demand from engineers for professional development that helps smooth their upward career path, IEEE is offering a live, virtual event–Advanced Blockchain for Enterprise–on 4 December 2018 - 5 December 2018 12:00PM-1:00PM ET daily.

Over the course of these two 1-hour sessions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of recent enterprise-level innovations powered by blockchain plus much more:

● Discover key differences between permissioned blockchain for business and public applications like Bitcoin

● Learn which government policies and regulations will have a significant influence over blockchain’s global growth

● Hear how businesses and industries can collaborate to reinvent themselves in the age of blockchain

REGISTER HERE to receive the EPS partner discount or use code 18ABEPS at checkout.

Upon successful completion of the post-event assessment, attendees will earn a digital certificate from IEEE along with 0.2 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) / 2 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

Advanced Blockchain for Enterprise will be presented by corporate blockchain strategist and MIT lecturer, Steve Derezinski. Steve Derezinski consults with major corporations on blockchain strategy and new blockchain ventures. He taught Blockchain Ventures at MIT Media Lab and Babson College, and sits on a number of boards and funding panels. He is an expert reviewer for a Federal Agency’s Blockchain Funding and a subject matter expert for large philanthropic foundations in the USA and EU. He holds a BS from MIT and MBA from MIT Sloan.

All Members are welcome to attend. The Board members will be discussing, among other things, the strategic direction of the Society as well as the latest projects and events the Society is working on. An Informational session will be held Friday evening, December 7, 2018.

Date: Saturday Decembere 8, 2018

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

The EPS Awards Program recognizes contributions to the profession, industry and the Society through a comprehensive set of awards and recognitions.

EPS Major Awards

A series of EPS Major Awards, recognizing technical contributions and service, is administered by the EPS Awards Committee:
·       Outstanding Sustained Technical Contribution Award
·       Electronics Manufacturing Technology Award
·       David Feldman Outstanding Contribution Award
·       Exceptional Technical Achievement Award
·       Outstanding Young Engineer Award
Nomination Period September 15, 2018 - January 21, 2019

Nomination Form

Description/Objective:
To promote, recognize, and support PhD level study and research within the Electronics Packaging Society’s field of interest.

Prize:
A plaque and a single annual award of US$5,000, applicable towards the student’s research.

Eligibility:
Candidate must be an IEEE EPS member, at the time of nomination, and be pursuing a doctorate degree within the EPS field
of interest on a full-time basis from an accredited graduate school or institution.
The candidate must have studied with her/his advisor for at least 1 year, at the time of nomination, to be eligible.
A Student who received a Fellowship award from another IEEE Society, within the same year, or is a previous EPS Fellowship
winner is ineligible.

Nomination Period September 15, 2018 - January 21, 2019