WEDNESDAY October 1, 2008
Monterey Bay Subsection & SCV Computer
Subject: Parallel Computing with CUDA on GPUs
Speaker: Dr. John Nickolls and Dr. Massimiliano Fatica, Nvidia Corp.
Time: Refreshments and food at 6:00 PM; Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: none
Place: Simularium Room at the University of California in Santa Cruz, Room 180, Engineering Bldg 2, Santa Cruz
RSVP: by email to Marcelo Siero at siero@ee.com
Web: www.ee.com/gpu

WEDNESDAY October 1, 2008
SCV Robotics and Automation
Subject: Learning for Quadruped Robots
Speaker: J. Zico Kolter, Stanford University
Time: Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: none
Place:Carnegie-Mellon University, Silicon Valley campus, Moffet Field
RSVP: Not required
Web: ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/ras

THURSDAY October 2, 2008
IEEE SPECTRUM Webinar
Subject: Physical Modeling - The Future of Modeling and Simulation
Speakers: Dr. Laurent Bernardin, Chief Scientist & VP of Research and Development, Maplesoft; Dr. Chad Schmitke, Chief Developer, MotionPro
Time: 11 AM - Noon
Cost: none
Place: On the web
RSVP: Register on website
Web: www.spectrum.ieee.org/webcast

THURSDAY October 2, 2008
SCV Electron Devices
Subject: PV Technology to Change the World
Speakers: distinguished experts in the photovoltaic technology field
Time: Registration at 9:00 AM; program 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; reception following
Cost: none (includes lunch and breaks)
Place: Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
RSVP: At web link
Web: www.seeuthere.com/rsvp/invitation/invitation.asp?id=/m1312d18-1OIDXG8GO7JT2

THURSDAY October 2, 2008
SCV Technology Management Council
Subject: Working and Managing Across Generations: Manager Challenges
Speaker: Barbara Miller, founder, Artemis Management
Time: Guided Networking at 6:30 PM; Dinner at 7:15 PM; (Presentation at 7:45 PM
Cost: $25 (IEEE member), $30 (non member), cash or check at the door; +$5 without reservation
Place: Ramada Inn, 1217 Wildwood Ave, Sunnyvale
RSVP: through the Website
Web: www.ieee-scv-ems.org

TUESDAY October 7, 2008
SCV Lasers and ElectroOptics
Subject: Real-time THz Imaging using Uncooled Microbolometer Camera and Quantum Cascade Laser
Speaker: Prof. Gamani Karunasiri, Naval Postgraduate School
Time: Networking/Pizza Social at 6:00 PM; Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: none
Place: National Semiconductor Building E Auditorium, 2900 Semiconductor Drive, Santa Clara
RSVP: through www.eventbrite.com/event/178619255
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/leos

WEDNESDAY October 8, 2008
SCV Communications
Subject: Wireless Backhaul Trends: Future Role of Wireless, Fiber Optics, and Copper Wire
Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Wells, Founder and Principal Partner, AJIS LLC
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: none (donation to cover pizza)
Place: National Semiconductor, Building E, Conference Room, 2900 Semiconductor Dr., Santa Clara
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/comsoc

FRIDAY October 10, 2008
SCV Electron Devices
Subject: All-day Mini-Colloquium on New Frontiers of Compact Modeling
Speakers: from Silterra USA, University of Central Florida, McMaster University, Hiroshima University, UC-SD, UT-Austin plus student poster papers
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: none (includes lunch)
Place: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara
RSVP: Pre-registration should be sent to Amber Dela Cruz, adelacruz@scu.edu by Tuesday, October 7th - please include your name and affiliation
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/eds

TUESDAY October 14, 2008
SCV Magnetics
Subject: Turbulent Transitions and Frustrated States: Some Issues in Reversal
Speaker: Dr. R Stamps, University of Western Australia
Time: Conversation & Pizza at 7:00 PM; Presentation at 7:30 PM
Cost: none
Place: Western Digital, 1710 Automation Parkway, San Jose
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/mag

TUESDAY October 14, 2008
SCV Electron Devices
Subject: Soft Errors - No Way To Escape
Speaker: Dr. Helmut Puchner, Cypress Semiconductor
Time: Social at 6:15 PM; Presentation at 6:30 PM
Cost: none
Place: National Semiconductor, Building E-1, Conference Center, Santa Clara
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/eds

TUESDAY October 14, 2008
SCV Electromagnetic Compatibility
Subject: Studying Embedded Capacitance in a Practical High-speed PCB Design
Speaker: Prof. Jun Fan, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Time: Social/food at 5:30 PM; Presentation at 6:30 PM
Cost: none
Place: Applied Materials Bowers Cafeteria, 3090 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/emc

WEDNESDAY October 15, 2008
SCV Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Subject: Advances and Future Directions in Radiation Medicine
Speaker: Martin Kandes, Director, Internation Sales Operations, Varian Medical Systems
Time: Optional dinner at 6:15 PM (see below); Presentation at 7:30 PM
Cost: none (no-host dinner)
Place: Optional Dinner at Stanford Hospital Cafeteria; meeting at Clark Center auditorium, Stanford University
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/embs

WEDNESDAY October 15, 2008
SCV Power & Energy and Indusry Applications
Subject: New California Seismic Design Requirements for Buildings & Electrical Equipment
Speaker: Wira Tjong, PE, SE, Structural Engineering Manager, Fluor Corporation
Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM, Presentation at 7:00PM
Cost: $25.00 IEEE members, $30.00 nonmembers, $10.00 students
Place: Ramada Inn, 1217 Wildwood, Sunnyvale
RSVP: by email to James Alvers, james.alvers@us.schneider-electric.com, (925) 463-7115
Web: www.e-grid.net/docs/0810-scv-pes.pdf

THURSDAY October 16, 2008
IEEE SPECTRUM Magazine
Subject: Career Opportunities In Consumer Electronics — What Technical Skills Are Most In Demand Today?
Speakers: Stuart J. Lipoff, Partner, IP Action Partners; Steve Koenig, Director of Industry Analysis, Consumer Electronics Association
Time: 11 AM - Noon
Cost: none
Place: On the Web
RSVP: Register on the website
Web: www.spectrum.ieee.org/webcasts

THURSDAY October 16, 2008
SCV Solid State Circuits
Subject: High Performance Digital Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizers
Speaker: Prof. Michael H. Perrott, MIT
Time: Refreshments at 6:00 PM; Presentation at 6:30 PM
Cost: small donation for food
Place: National Semiconductor, Building E Auditorium, 2900 Semiconductor Dr., Santa Clara
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/ssc

THURSDAY October 16, 2008
OEB Industry Applications
Subject: Transformer & Rotating Machines Field Diagnostics Methods
Speaker: G. Matthew Kennedy, Senior Principal Engineer, Doble Engineering Company
Time: No-host social at 5:30 PM; Presentation at 6:15 PM; Dinner at 7:15 PM; Presentation continues at 8:00 PM
Cost: $20 for IEEE members; $25 for non-members
Place: Marie Callender's Restaurant - The Garden Room; 2090 Diamond Blvd (near the Concord Hilton Hotel), Concord
RSVP: by email to Gregg Boltz, gboltz@brwncald.com, or telephone: (925) 210-2571
Web: www.e-grid.net/docs/0810-oeb-ias.pdf

THURSDAY October 16, 2008
SCV Power Electronics
Subject: Simulation-Driven Design: Overview of Tesla Motors Advanced Electric Powertrain
Speaker: Dr. Peng Zhou, Tesla Motors, Inc
Time: Social/food at 6:00 PM, Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: Donations for food accepted
Place: Semi Global Headquarters, 3081 Zanker Rd., San Jose
RSVP: at ieeescvpelsoctober2008.eventbrite.com
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/pels

FRIDAY October 17, 2008
SCV Lasers and Electro Optics
Subject: Planetarium Show and Observing Party at the College of San Mateo
Speaker: Professor Darryl Stanford, College of San Mateo
Time: Networking, Pizza Social and registration at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7:00 PM sharp
Cost: $10
Place: College of San Mateo, 1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo
RSVP: Registration is limited to the first 95 people; register on website
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/leos

MONDAY October 20, 2008
SCV Circuits and Systems & Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, with Computer and Signal Processing
Subject: Multichip Module Packaging and its Impact on Server Architecture and Operating Systems
Speaker: Dr. Hubert Harrer, Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM Server and Technology Group (Boeblingen, Germany)
Time: Seated dinner served at 6:30 PM; Presentation at 7:30 PM
Cost: $25 if reserved by Oct. 16; $30 after & at door; vegetarian available (no cost for presentation only)
Place: Ramada Inn, 1217 Wildwood Ave (Fwy 101 frontage road at Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale
RSVP: by email to Janis Karklins, karklins@ieee.org
Web: www.cpmt.org/scv

TUESDAY October 21, 2008
SCV Nanotechnology
Subject: 32 nm Node Optical Wafer Inspection: Perspectives and Challenges
Speaker: Dr. Mehdi Vaez-Iravani, Senior Vice-President, KLA-Tencor
Time: Registration & light lunch at 11:30 AM; Presentation at 12:00 Noon
Cost: IEEE Members and Students $5. Non-Members $10
Place: National Semiconductor Bldg E-1 CMA Room. 2900 Semiconductor Drive, Santa Clara
RSVP: from the website
Web: www.ieee.org/nano

TUESDAY October 21, 2008
SCV Consultants' Network of Silicon Valley
Subject: Effective Communication Tools for Consultants, Engineers and Technical Professionals
Speaker: Steven Cerri, STCerri International
Time: Informal Networking at 7:00 PM, Presentation at 7:30 PM
Cost: none
Place: KeyPoint Credit Union, 2805 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara
RSVP: not required
Web: www.CaliforniaConsultants.org

TUESDAY October 21, 2008
SF Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Subject: Quantifying Brain Anatomy Using Deformation Morphometry
Speaker: Dr. Valerie Cardenas, Research Scientist, Northern California Institute for Research and Education and Assistant Adjunct Professor at UCSF
Time: No-host bar at 6:00 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM; Presentation at 7:30 PM
Cost: $10 students, $15 members, $25 non-members
Place: Sinbad’s Restaurant, Pier 2 Embarcadero St., San Francisco
RSVP: by Oct 20 to Bob Giebeler, b.giebeler@ieee.org
Web: www.e-grid.net/docs/0810-sf-emb.pdf

WEDNESDAY October 22, 2008
The Tech
Subject: Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future
Details: Free evening admission to the new DaVinci exhibit, for IEEE members and guest
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Cost: none (limited to the first 500)
Place: The Tech Museum of Innovation, 201 South Market Street San Jose
RSVP: on The Tech's special web page for IEEE
Web: www.e-grid.net/docs/0810-leonardo.pdf

WEDNESDAY October 22, 2008
IT History Society
Subject: Leveraging Yesterday: Using History to Create Value Today and Tomorrow in the High-Tech Company
Speakers: Genevieve Haldeman, Symantec Corp.; Karen Lewis, Agilent Technologies; Paul Lasewicz, IBM Corp.; David S. Bloch, Winston & Strawn LLP; Edward Davis, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; David Kirsch, U. of Maryland
Time: Open at Noon; 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: none
Place: Applied Materials, Building 1, AGU/Lobby 2, 3050 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara
RSVP: on the website
Web: www.ithistory.org/events/conference2008.php

THURSDAY October 23, 2008
SCV Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
Subject: The Evolution of MEMS Packaging - Chicken or Egg
Speaker: Paul Eugene (Gene) Burk, Jr., consultant to MEMS companies
Time: Registration at 11:30 AM, Buffet lunch at 11:45 AM, Presentation at 12:15 PM
Cost: $15 if reserved by Oct. 20; $20 after & at door
Place: Ramada Inn, 1217 Wildwood Ave (Fwy 101 frontage road at Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale
RSVP: by email to Ed Aoki, aoki.ed@gmail.com
Web: www.cpmt.org/scv

TUESDAY October 28, 2008
SF Industry Applications
Subject: Photovoltaic Power Plant Design
Speaker: Charles Cunha, P.E., Square D, Inc.
Time: Social at 5:30 PM, Presentation at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM
Cost: $25 (pay at the door); $10 for Student Members
Place: Sinbad’s Restaurant, Pier 2 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
RSVP: by email to Jack Lin, jlin@sfwater.org, 415.551.4894
Web: www.e-grid.net/docs/0810-sf-ias.pdf

TUESDAY October 28, 2008
SCV Consumer Electronics
Subject: System on a Chip (SoC) for Consumer Electronics
Speaker: Wilfred Martis, Director of Marketing Consumer Electronics Group, Intel
Time: Pizza and drinks at 6:30 PM, Presentation at 7:00 PM, Tour at 8:00 PM
Cost: free for IEEE CES members, $5 for IEEE members, $10 for non-members
Place: Oak Room at HP, 19447 Pruneridge Avenue (Building 48), Cupertino
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/ce

WEDNESDAY October 29, 2008
SCV Reliability
Subject: Photovoltaic Systems Reliability
Speaker: Jim Loman, Design Reliability, Space Systems/Loral
Time: Refreshments at 6:30 PM, Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: none
Place: HP Oak Room, Bldg 48 (Pruneridge Ave. and Wolfe Rd), Cupertino
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/rl

WEDNESDAY November 5, 2008
SCV Robotics and Automation
Subject: Learning for Autonomous Helicopter Control
Speaker: Adam Coates, Stanford University
Time: Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: none
Place: Carnegie-Mellon University, Silicon Valley campus, Moffet Field
RSVP: not required
Web: ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/ras

THURSDAY November 6, 2008
OEB Magnetics
Subject: iNEMI Mass Data Storage Roadmap
Speaker: Roger F. Hoyt (SCV Magnetics Chapter & IEEE Fellow)
Time: Presentation at 3:00 PM
Cost: none
Place: Lawrence Berkeley Natl Lab bldg 6-2202, Berkeley
RSVP: Please respond by email with name, company, to Peter Fischer, PJFischer@lbl.gov by October 30.
Web: ewh.ieee.org/r6/oeb/mag

TUESDAY November 11, 2008
SCV Electromagnetic Compatibility
Subject: Lightning Testing for Aircraft Electronics
Speaker: Michael Hopkins, Hopkins Technical
Time: Social/food at 5:30 PM; Presentation at 6:30 PM
Cost: none
Place: Applied Materials Bowers Cafeteria, 3090 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara
RSVP: not required
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/emc

TUESDAY November 18, 2008
SCV Nanotechnology
Subject: Nanotechnology: Fueling Our Transportation Future (half-day seminar)
Speakers: Eric Wesoff, Greentech Media; Catherine Dunwoody, California Fuel Cell Partnership; Dr. Kim McGrath, QuantumSphere; Chet Sandberg, Altair Nano; Deepak Srivastava,Nanoexa
Time: Lunch at Noon; Presentations from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $40 Non Members; $30 IEEE Members; $20 Students (add $10 at the door)
Place: Cypress Semiconductor Auditorium, Building 6, 198 Champion Ct., San Jose
RSVP: required; please see website
Web: www.ieee.org/nano

THURSDAY November 20, 2008
SCV Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
Subject: Electro-Optical Microscopy: Evolution in Component and Package-Level Inspection
Speaker: Andrew Kominek, Micro Analysis Group, Keyence Corporation
Time: Registration at 11:30 AM, Buffet lunch at 11:45 AM, Presentation at 12:15 PM
Cost: $15 if reserved by Nov. 17; $20 after & at door
Place: Ramada Inn, 1217 Wildwood Ave (Fwy 101 frontage road at Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale
RSVP: by email to Ed Aoki, aoki.ed@gmail.com
Web: www.cpmt.org/scv

THURSDAY November 20, 2008
SCV Power Electronics
Subject: Linear Technology Ltspice SPICE: Modeling Tool for Designing SMPS's
Speaker: Mike Engelhardt, Linear Technology Corp.
Time: Social/food at 6:00 PM, Presentation at 7:00 PM
Cost: Donations for food accepted
Place: Semi Global Headquarters, 3081 Zanker Rd., San Jose
RSVP: at ieeescvpelsnovember2008.eventbrite.com
Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/pels

WEDNESDAY December 10, 2008
SCV Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, with Product Safety Engineering
Subject: Halogen Free Electronics
Speakers: Dr. Dan Donahoe, Exponent; and Dr. Michelle Poliskie
Time: Seated dinner served at 6:30 PM; Presentation at 7:30 PM
Cost: $25 if reserved by Dec 7; $30 after & at door; vegetarian available (no cost for presentation only)
Place: Ramada Inn, 1217 Wildwood Ave (Fwy 101 frontage road at Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale
RSVP: by email to Janis Karklins, karklins@ieee.org
Web: www.cpmt.org/scv