The IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Students and Young Professionals (S&YP) committee is a sub-group within PELS membership committee. The PELS S&YP helps students, and recent graduates transition to be young professionals within the larger framework of the IEEE community, and more specifically within PELS. For more about this article see link … [Read more...] about PELS S&YP Committee Presents Year-End Update [Students and Young Professionals Rendezvous]
To Protect and Preserve
New U.S. Legislation and Its Impact [Industry Pulse]
I am the new columnist reporting on industrial happenings, both on the website and in the print magazine. This column will update the power electronics community on the key news events from industry, government, and academia around the world. Most importantly, I will attempt to bring context and clarity to this kind of information, and show how it relates to the industry and … [Read more...] about New U.S. Legislation and Its Impact [Industry Pulse]
From Power Engineer to Patent Attorney [Patent Reviews]
I have written graduate theses, journal articles, and lately legal petitions and briefs. Writing my first column in a magazine feels somewhat intimidating. Nevertheless, I appreciate the opportunity to share with you, in this column, my journey from a power engineer to a patent attorney and hope to inspire some of you to explore your passion and pursue a fulfilling career. In … [Read more...] about From Power Engineer to Patent Attorney [Patent Reviews]
Testing and Measurement Challenges for State-of-the-Art EV Powertrains [Expert View]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are here to stay. Whether it be due to environmental concerns, oil supply issues, gas prices, or governmental mandates, almost every traditional car manufacturer is manufacturing either EVs or hybrid EVs (HEVs) along with the sizeable number of startups. What was perhaps a megatrend a few years ago, is mainstream automotive products today. For more … [Read more...] about Testing and Measurement Challenges for State-of-the-Art EV Powertrains [Expert View]
The Power of Celebrating Conviction: A Fireside Chat With Curtis Wynn [Women in Engineering]
Have you wondered how to identify your career goals—even the really scary lofty ones? Have you pondered how to sell a crazy idea to your company and obtain funding? Do you know how to effectively respond when you hear “no” to your ideas or career aspirations? Curtis Wynn, CEO of SECO Energy, shared some surprising answers to these questions and offered valuable career insights … [Read more...] about The Power of Celebrating Conviction: A Fireside Chat With Curtis Wynn [Women in Engineering]
