Bottom line: we can't promise that we'll have all the answers for you on September 21st, but we can promise you an outstanding speaker with her finger on the pulse of the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to spend Wednesday evening with Wanda Reder from S&C Electric.
An IEEE fellow and exemplary volunteer leader, Ms. Reder was recognized with the 2014 IEEE Richard M. Emerson Award for her leadership in the IEEE Smart Grid program and in the continued growth of the Power and Energy Society (PES), including the creation of its Scholarship Fund program.
As the first woman President of the IEEE Power & Energy Society, Reder instituted programs during her 2008-2009 tenure that targeted marketing toward early-career engineers, increasing Society membership from 20,000 to 33,000+ in a few short years.
Reder also shepherded the launch of the IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative, with the goal of attracting the best and brightest young engineers into the power industry. Since 2011, 942 scholarships have been released to 587 undergraduate engineers, attending more than 150 US and Canadian universities. The program has doubled the number of engineering students taking power at the undergraduate level in the US and Canada and, as the first IEEE Signature Program, serves as a model for other IEEE Societies.
Reder is also responsible for the launch of "IEEE Smart Grid", positioning IEEE as the leading, definitive source for information on smart grid technology. The initiative is seen as an outstanding example for the development of other multi-disciplinary technologies throughout IEEE, and serves as a model for increasing community connection through social media.
| Location | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd Commercial Center - Auditorium | 5:30 PM | Social | |
| 1919 Swift Drive (park behind building) | 6:00 PM | Dinner (optional) | |
| Oak Brook, IL 60523-1850 | 6:45 PM | Presentation | |
| (near I-290 & I-294 interchange) | 8:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 630-684-3200 |
*** Free food! ***
To celebrate the start of our 2016-2017 season, a family style dinner is on us! But, you must make a reservation by the deadline, otherwise you will have to wait to see if we have any extra food.
Also, we need your help with our 2016 membership drive! Bring a colleague -- free food and a great PES topic!