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Increasing Visibility of IEEE and EMC through Local Outreach Programs

The EMCS Local Chapter Outreach initiative aims to raise visibility for IEEE and the engineering profession, highlighting the benefits of engineering, computing, and technology for humanity. Through programs like basic technical introductions at local libraries and amateur radio classes, we engage children and young engineers, fostering STEAM skills and creating a fun learning experience. Additionally, the Chicago Chapter offers science kits for public libraries and an EMC seminar for undergraduate engineering students. Join us in spreading awareness about EMC and its significance in our wireless world.

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Increasing Visibility of IEEE and EMC through Local Outreach Programs

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  1. EMCS Local Chapter Outreach • IEEE Public Visibility initiative -- seeks to increase IEEE's visibility and create a global voice for the engineering profession. The program is designed to:  • increase the public's understanding of how engineering, computing, and technology benefit humanity; • establish the pride and prestige of the profession; • position IEEE as the world's trusted source and forum. How do we do that? Knowing what we know about EMC, and knowing what the public doesn’t know about EMC, there are things we can do at the local level.

  2. The Southeast Michigan Chapter’s program involves basic technical introduction at local libraries. • Amateur Radio is used as the training vehicle. • Kids are invited. • Simple circuits are built and demonstrated. • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) skills are introduced – and it’s fun.

  3. STEM Class Cycle IEEE STEM in Southeastern Michigan has evolved these components: • Krypto: Math card game (in middle-schools) • Library (donated) science learning kits License & Code / QRP Rig - Classes

  4. STEM Class Cycle STEM in Southeastern Michigan has evolved these components: • Krypto: Math card game (in schools) • Library (donated) science learning kits • Observation & Measurement Class • Fundamentals of Electricity Class Nothing to follow….. License & Code / QRP Rig - Classes

  5. Amateur Radio Class(es) • The IEEE ‘Fundamentals of Electricity’ class is followed with ‘Amateur Radio’…. • 9 Week Technician License Class: KB6NUDan Romanchick’s(Free: On-line) “No-Nonsense Technician Class License Study Guide” (Students read each Chapter before class!!!) • Plus - Morse Code Class (Koch method) (Students ‘practice’ using free, on-line, software.) • 10th Week: VE Exam (Optional for Students) • …Then… License & Code / QRP Rig - Classes

  6. ‘Makers’ Classes • Teach safe & correct soldering methods, (We supply the soldering tools & equipment.) • Help students build their own* progressively challenging QRP kit projects, *Students pay for their own kits, and then own their rigs.” • The series of kits assembles a complete Low Power (QRP), Morse code (CW) radio station, • Proof of each kit operation by ‘Elmers’ • Last ‘class’ concludes w/setup and 1st contact assistance. License & Code / QRP Rig - Classes

  7. Easy-to-start kits License & Code / QRP Rig - Classes

  8. Suggested Construction Sequence(Students pay for their own ‘kits’) Kits Cost $ $10 $25 / $35 $25 $15 $12 $20 $10 TBD • 12 Watt Load & PwrMtr, • Antenna Tuner (2 options) • Single Lever Keyer /Paddle • Digital Frequency Counter • Forty-9er QRP Rig • CW Audio Filter • Long Wire / Wire • Battery & Charger Sys. License & Code / QRP Rig - Classes

  9. Next Steps • Commitment from local Amateur Radio Clubs & Other Volunteers • License Class & Morse Code portion • Parallel, or concurrent QRP (very low power) kit-builders workshops • Info about local clubs • Lock in Dates with Library, School, or Other Location • License & Code Classes • Kit Builders Workshops • Seek funding for Soldering Equipment License & Code / QRP Rig - Classes

  10. The Chicago Chapter has been involved in two programs: • Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL) • SKPL seeks to make STEM learning available for children regardless • of race, gender, or income. Understanding that not all children have • access to high quality science educations due to underfunding, • resource allocations, or other conditions, the SKPL program raises funds • to provide grants to libraries to purchase science kits, which can be offered for lending just like a book. • 4-week college seminar on EMC • In cooperation with the Illinois Institute of Technology, Louann Mlekodaj of the Chicago Chapter put together an EMC seminar for undergraduate engineering students. Held on four consecutive Saturdays, the program offered an introduction to EMC principles, and included lab exercises in which the students assembled and tested their own printed circuit boards for crosstalk, emission levels, and mitigation techniques.

  11. Summary • EMC is not an art taught in schools or colleges, but will continue to be a vital part of the technical infrastructure. • No group of people are better equipped than the EMC Society to raise EMC awareness and show it off. • EMC is clearly scientific; it’s technical; it requires engineering; it’s an art; and it employs mathematics. All the STEAM boxes are checked. • With a modest time investment, local chapters can introduce children and young engineers to EMC and convey its importance in our growing wireless world.

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