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Pittsburgh SectionBulletinMay 2018 Volume 67, No. 5Included in this issue: Notes From the Chair . 2Impact of Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) on the Bulk Power System . 3Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2018 - Call for Judges. 4How Homestead PA Steel Built the Industrial World . 4Letter to Life Member Affinity Group . 6The State of Ethernet . 7Legislative Update with Russ Harrison . 7Pittsburgh Section Baseball Outing with Tailgate Party . 8Three of the Pittsburgh Section Attendees at Sections Congress 2017, Sydney, Australia 8Editor: Philip Cox, p.e.cox@ieee.org; Contributors: Joe Cioletti, Tom Dionise, Steve Dobos, JoeKalasky, Sid Pant, Kal Sen, Ralph Sprang, and Dan WilsonAll announcements for publication in a particular month’s bulletin are due to the Editor by the 20th of theprevious month. The accuracy of the published material is not guaranteed. If there is any error, please bring it tothe Editor’s attention. The Section’s web site, http://sites.ieee.org/pittsburgh, has recent issues of the bulletinand lots of other useful information.IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 1 of 9
Notes From the ChairMay 1st marks the 125th anniversary of the start of the1893 World's Columbian Exposition, which was held inChicago, Illinois that year. This event has specialsignificance for the field of electrical engineering,because of the way that it was lighted - using theAlternating Current (AC) technology used byPittsburgh-based Westinghouse during the "War of theCurrents" between Westinghouse's AC and Edison'sDirect Current (DC). Hundreds of thousands of lightswere used to light the exposition. Because Edison hadthe patent for sealed light bulbs, Westinghouse usedbulbs with a stopper in them, which had a short life andrequired a large number of maintenance people toreplace them frequently. A number of devices createdby Nikola Tesla were on display, including a two-phaseinduction motor. The original Ferris Wheel, built byPittsburgh resident George Ferris, was also located atthe exposition. Over 27 million people from 46countries visited the exposition, including notableguests Alexander Graham Bell and Helen Keller. Formore information on this fascinating event in history,refer to:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's Columbian Exposition.Please read more about our events happening thismonth in the bulletin and consider attending. Asalways, our volunteers have worked hard to put theseevents together and it's great to have good attendance.As always, a big thank-you to all of our volunteers whomake it all possible.SectionChair - Dan Wilson, Dwilson@ieee.orgVice Chair -- Navid Binesh, navid.binesh@ieee.orgTreasurer – Ted Zyra, tgzyra@ieee.orgAsst. Treasurer – Evan Watson, evan.watson@gmail.comSecretary - Haifeng Wang, haifeng.wang@ieee.orgImmediate Past Chair – Dr. Drew Lowery,drew.lowery@mail.wvu.eduSpecial Events Chair – Dr. Kal Sen, senkk@ieee.orgWebmaster – Gerry Kumnik, g.kumnik@computer.orgUpperMon SubsectionChair: Dr. Gianfranco munications Society – Chair: Dr. Balaji Palanisamy,bpalan@pitt.edu; Sec: Phil Cox, p.e.cox@ieee.orgComputer Society – Chair: Dr. Ralph Sprang,rsprang@ieee.orgElectronics Packaging/Electron Devices Societies – Chair:John Mazurowski - jmazurowski@eoc.psu.eduEngineering In Medicine & Biology SocietyChair: Steve Mozelewski, Steve.Mozelewski@gmail.comElectromagnetic Compatibility Society - Chair: Michael J.Oliver, emi@majr.com (814) 763-3211Magnetics Society – Chair: Vincent Sokalsky,vsokalsk@andrew.cmu.eduNanotechnology Society: Guangyong Li - gul6@pitt.eduPower Electronics Society – Chair Sid Pant siddharth.pant@ge.comPower & Energy & Industry Applications SocietiesChair: Steve Dobos, dobos.s.p@ieee.org; Vice-Chair: JulieClark; Treas.: Dave Vaglia, davevaglia@ieee.orgRobotics Society – Chair: Joseph Giampapa, garof@ieee.orgSignal Processing Society – Chair: Society on Social Implications of TechnologyChair: Dr. Kal Sen, senkk@ieee.org; Vice Chair: JoeKalasky, P.E., j.kalasky@ieee.org 724-244-1609Council of Electronic Design Automation Chair: Baris Taskin,taskin@coe.drexel.eduAffinity GroupsDaniel Wilson2018 IEEE Pittsburgh Section ChairYoung Professionals (formerly GOLD) – Chair: MatthewRehder mattrehder@gmail.comWomen In Engineering – Chair: Mey Sen, senml@ieee.orgLife Members: Joe Kalasky, P.E., j.kalasky@ieee.orgCommitteesConsultant network: George Crawford gwc2gwc2@gmail.comProfessional/Career Activities (PACE)Chair: Joe Cioletti, P.E. jcioletti@ieee.orgStudent Activities – Dr. Irvin Jones, irjones@ieee.org; studentreps: Chair:, Zoe Toigo, zoe.toigo@ieee.org; Vice-chair: WillHoward, wwhoward@mix.wvu.edu;Membership Development – Steve Mozelewski,Steve.Mozelewski@gmail.comPublicity – Chair: Thomas Dionise, P.E.ThomasJDionise@eaton.com (724) 779-5864IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 2 of 9
Impact of Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) on the Bulk PowerSystemSpeaker:Title:Date:Time:Place:Tapan MannaAssociate Technical Consultant, Burns & McDonnell, Kansas CityMonday, May 7, 2018Refreshments - 6:30 PM; Presentation - 7:00 PMWestinghouse Energy Center, 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146See directions on page 9.RSVP:Required at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/170488 by May 5, 2018. If you are an IEEEmember, you must enter your membership number. If you would like to receive PDH, please bring acopy of this announcement for verification of your attendance and your membership identification card.A non-Member who would like to receive PDH is required to pay 10 to “IEEE Pittsburgh Section.”Organizer:Power Electronics Society (PELS)Abstract: This presentation describes GMD (Geomagnetic Disturbance) and its impacts on the bulkpower system. It also discusses a high-level overview of solar storm phenomena including historicalsolar events, FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Order on ‘Benchmark GMD Event’ andstrategic plans for GIC (geomagnetically induced current) monitoring and mitigation against GMDevent.Speaker: Dr. Tapan Manna is currently an Associate Technical Consultantworking at Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City. He has been actively involvedwith relay coordination and HVDC and FACTS projects. He has over 25 yearsof experience in the power industry and academia. His technical specialties andinterests include power systems and power systems protection, grounding,lightning, HVDC and FACTS, and HV/EHV power apparatus. Tapan obtainedhis PhD from Tennessee Tech University. Prior to migrating to the UnitedStates, he served as a Lecturer for two years at the College of Engineering &Management, Kolaghat, India. He had over 10 years of utility-experience withCalcutta Electric Supply Corporation Limited and West Bengal Power Development CorporationLimited in India. Tapan’s utility background comprises start-up testing and commissioning of substationand generating station, and power generation plants operation. Prior to joining Burns & McDonnell, heworked for URS (currently AECOM), Black & Veatch, and Tennessee Tech University. Dr. Manna is aregistered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, a registered Chartered Engineer in the Institutionof Engineers (India), and a PES Distinguished Lecturer. He is also a Senior IEEE member and a memberof CIGRE, Sigma Xi, and Institution of Engineers (India). He is a member and contributor of severalIEEE-PES and CIGRE working groups.IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 3 of 9
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2018 - Call forJudgesVolunteers are needed to represent the IEEE Pittsburgh Section at the 2018 Intel International Scienceand Engineering Fair (ISEF). The 2018 Intel ISEF event will be held at the David L. LawrenceConvention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, May 13-18, 2018. IEEE members from Pittsburgh are needed tojudge for the IEEE President’s Scholarship of 10,000 plus new awards for 2nd and 3rd place. TheSpecial Award judging days begin on Tuesday, May 15 and a winner must be chosen by the end of theday, Wednesday, May 16. The Awards Presentation will take place the evening of Thursday, May 17.Volunteer judges are needed Tuesday, May 15 for pre-judging and for the whole day on Wednesday,May 16 for judging. If you are unable to commit to both days, then it is possible to judge for a portion ofthe time.To volunteer to be an IEEE judge for ISEF, just email tom.dionise@ieee.org, and you will be giveninformation on registration and included in future mailings. How Homestead PA Steel Built the Industrial WorldIEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 4 of 9
Agenda: How Homestead PA Steel Built the Industrial WorldDate:Saturday afternoon – May 19th, 2018Time: 11 AM to 3:00 PM (About 4 Hours)A. 11 AM to 12 Noon: Tour and Video at Visitors Center (Bost Building)B. 12 Noon to 1:30 PM: Lunch and Tour at the Pump House and Water TowerC. 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM: Tour of the Carrie Blast FurnacesLocation:Start at the Rivers of Steel Visitors Center (Bost Building) 623 East Eighth Ave.Homestead PA 15120. 412-464-4020Contacts:IAS/PES Steve Dobos 412-559-0235 or Dave Vaglia 412-491-6944Please register at the following link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/171593There is a 10 charge per person for the tour. Please make checks payable to "IEEE PittsburghSection".PDH's: If you would like to receive PDHs, please bring a copy of this announcement to this meetingand please contact Steve Dobos/Dave Vaglia for verification of your attendance. A non-Member whowould like to receive PDHs is required to pay 10 to "IEEE Pittsburgh Section". A Member who wouldlike to receive PDH is required to show membership ID.Addresses:1st Stop: Rivers of Steel Visitors Center: Bost Building Address - 623 East Eighth Ave. HomesteadPA 15120nd2 Stop: The Pump House - 880 E. Waterfront Dr. Homestead, PA 151203rd Stop: The Carrie Blast Furnace - 115 West Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104 (this willget you close enough to the site to follow directional signage)Please join the IEEE Pittsburgh IAS/PES Joint Chapter as we take a walk back in time to whenHomestead, PA was the Steel Capital of the world. We will be touring the old mill areas to find outwhat made this place so special. The tour will start at the Rivers of Steel Museum at the Bost Buildingin Homestead, PA. We will then drive over to the old Homestead Steel Pump House and Water Tower tohave lunch and discuss this areas significance on industry labor through today. Then we will driveacross the river to our final leg of the tour to The National Historic Landmark known as The Carrie BlastFurnace (Pictured).The Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation conserves, interprets, and develops historical, cultural, andrecreational resources throughout Western Pennsylvania, including the eight counties that comprise theRivers of Steel National Heritage Area. The powerful story of the region’s evolution, from colonialsettlement to “Big Steel” to the modern era, is evident in its many artifacts, buildings, vibrantcommunities, and industrial sites. From the Carrie Blast Furnaces Nos. 6 and 7 and the Water Tower atthe site of the former United States Steel Homestead Works, to the W. A. Young Foundry and MachineShop at Rices Landing, the magnitude of this story quickly becomes clear.Rivers of Steel seeks to link our colonial and industrial heritage to the present and future economic andcultural life of the region and the communities it serves. By celebrating its past but also embracing ourfuture, the most powerful industrial heartland the world has ever seen can truly be recognized.Safety Instructions: This tour takes place on parts of a former industrial site. Heels and/or open-toedshoes are not permitted. Please dress appropriately for the weather as most of the tour takes placeoutdoors. At this time the site is not wheelchair accessible. Recommended for ages 8 IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 5 of 9
Letter to Life Member Affinity GroupDear Pittsburgh Section Life Members,Congratulations on your dedication to IEEE!Demographics of IEEE, like most other volunteer driven organizations in the USA, is depicting an agingmembership. Thus, we are becoming a dominant sector of IEEE to which more attention should bedirected.Our affinity group needs to be rejuveniated since it was inactive for a few years and thus deemeddormant by IEEE HQ. In the next few weeks, a few of you will be receiving an electronic invitation tosign a petition to reactivate our Life Member Group. I ask that you “Sign” the petition, whether or notyou are a Life Member.My name is Joe Kalasky. After serving as your SSIT Chair for ten years, I am the new Chair of the LifeMember Affinity Group for the Pittsburgh Section. I spent 39 years in various engineering andmanagement positions with Allegheny Power (now First Energy). Shortly before and after my career inthe utility industry, I taught Engineering and Math classes as an adjunct professor at Penn State, FayetteCampus for eleven years.I have been active in IEEE for most of my career. The pinnacle of which was my serving on the IEEEBoard of Directors for two years which corresponded to my serving as Director of Region 2 and onIEEE USA BOD. I served in a host IEEE positions prior to and since the IEEE BOD experience. Thispast August I was privileged to attend the IEEE Sections Congress in Sydney, Australia. One of themany topics there was a mandate to rejuvenate inactive local IEEE entities. Upon learning that our localLife Member Group was in this condition, I decided to take it one.Life Members have been loyal to IEEE for their entire careers. Thus, programs oriented to the LifeMember but open to all, including Students, will be offered starting late spring or summer of 2018. IfLife Members have any suggestions for topics, feel free to contact me at j.kalasky@ieee.org.Thanks,Joseph A. Kalasky P.E.Life Senior Member, IEEEIEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 6 of 9
The State of EthernetSpeaker:Date:Time:Place:Sponsor:RSVP:John D’Ambrosia, Senior Principal Engineer at FutureweiSunday, May 20th, 2018Light Dinner, 6:00PM; Talk, 7:00PMNorth Hills, see the vtools registration at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/170505Computer Society Pittsburgh Chapterby May 15th at the vtools registration above.Abstract: Ethernet's history of evolution and expansion spans nearly 45 years. Nonetheless, the pace ofits development over the past 4 years has been unprecedented, as we have entered the Next Ethernet Era,with six new Ethernet rates targeting a diverse variety of applications being introduced by the end of2018. This presentation will explore Ethernet and the various technologies that make up its portfolio,and explore Ethernet’s future trajectory via the Ethernet Alliance 2018 Ethernet roadmap.Bio: John D’Ambrosia is a Senior Principal Engineer at Futurewei, a subsidiary of Huawei.Currently, he chairs the IEEE 802.3 Beyond 10km Optical PHYs Study Group, is a memberof the IEEE 802 Executive Committee, and chairs the IEEE 802.3 New EthernetApplications (NEA) Ad Hoc. Previously, he chaired the IEEE 802.3ba Task Force thatdeveloped 40GbE/100GbE and the IEEE 802.3bs Task Force that was responsible for200GbE/400GbE. He is also the Chairman of the Ethernet Alliance. In 2013 D’Ambrosia wasawarded the IEEE-SA 2013 Standards Medallion and inducted into the Light Reading Hall of Fame.His previous experience includes Dell, Force10 Networks, and Tyco Electronics. Legislative Update with Russ nday, June 4thOld Energy Center Site: 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville PA 151466:30 PM Social/Light Dinner, 7:00 PM UpdateRuss Harrison, IEEE-USA's director of Government RelationsPittsburgh Section Professional Activities Committee (PACE – Joe Cioletti) and SSIT(Kalyan Sen).to vTools: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/170453Abstract: The 2018 Congress with Donald Trump as president has been pursuing an aggressive agendaover the past year, making things interesting, especially from the point of view of Russ’ analysis andinsight! What can IEEE members expect over the next year(s)? How will these new priorities inWashington impact technology, business and engineers?Bio: Russell T. Harrison is IEEE-USA's director of Government Relations. He previously served assenior legislative representative for grassroots activities. In addition to providing overall strategicdirection and day-to-day operational management of IEEE-USA's government relations program andstaff, he also focuses on programs and activities design to help U.S. IEEE members interact with – andinfluence – elected officials. He is also responsible for a number of IEEE-USA government relations’initiatives, particularly small and independent business policy and high-skill immigration reform.IEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 7 of 9
Prior to IEEE-USA, Russell directed grassroots programs at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industriesand the American Iron and Steel Institute. In these positions he also raised over 300,000 in campaigncontributions through the associations' political action committees. He has also represented the recyclingand steel industries on Capitol Hill and in state capitols on a variety of issues as a professional lobbyist.Russell has a B.A. in Political Science, with minors in History and Communication, from AlleghenyCollege, and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Maryland. Pittsburgh Section Baseball Outing with Tailgate PartyDate:Time:Saturday, August 18, 20184:00 PM: Arrival5:30 PM: Dinner7:05 PM: Game – Cubs at Pirates (Free Pirates hat and postgame fireworks)Place:The PNC Park – Parking Lot (upper left-hand corner of Gold Lot c-park/pirates-parking/Phone: 412-596-2690Cost: 26 per ticket (no charge for Food)RSVP:Required by June 15, 2018. Seating at 26 price is limited to 50 people. After June 15,please rsvp for food, but purchase your own ticket at dynamic pricing and separate seating from theIEEE group. Please send your check, payable to “IEEE Pittsburgh Section,” to Mey Sen, 126 PaulineDr., Monroeville, PA 15146. Please provide the name(s) of your guest(s), if any. For any question,please write to Kal Sen at senkk@ieee.org.Organizers: IEEE Pittsburgh Section Women In Engineering & SSIT. Three of the Pittsburgh Section Attendees at Sections Congress2017 in Sydney, AustraliaJoe Kalasky, Drew Lowery, Joe CiolettiIEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 8 of 9
2018 Calendar – Meetings of IEEE Pittsburgh eraBreadWilkins24EngineersWeek15Panera BreadOakland,Forbes ave.29SeniorMembers19Panera BreadWexford17Panera BreadGalleria21PaneraBreadWilkins19Panera BreadWexford16Panera BreadWilkins20PaneraBreadGalleria18TBD15Panera BreadGalleria20TBD21Consultants &EmploymentWorkshop4HistoryDinner10Job advice26Social meet20EthernetSectionCommunicationsComputer22 MonitorBrainEMBS24Health Converters7GMDs24Health gRobotics18SynthesizingNBA defensesSig.ProcessingCPMT/EDSocial ImplTechnologyUpper MonWomen inEng’ingYoung Pros26DataAnalytics23GlobalVillage16Cloud Radio23Health Care23GlobalVillage18N3XTPACE18Pirates Game18Pirates Game4RussHarrisonStudent ActIEEE Pittsburgh Section Bulletin May 2018, Volume 67 No. 5Page 9 of 9
Currents" between Westinghouse's AC and Edison's Direct Current (DC). Hundreds of thousands of lights were used to light the exposition. Because Edison had the patent for sealed light bulbs, Westinghouse used bulbs with a stopper in them, which had a short life and required a large number of maintenance people to replace them frequently. .
