Student Chapter Meetings
3RD ANNUAL ELECTRIC CAR SHOW AND STARTUP CRAWL
We’re kicking off the fall with our 3rd annual Electric Car Show that is to be held on September 13, 2019 at the Brew Family Hub just off the square in Fayetteville. This is part of the Startup Crawl, an annual event that highlights startups in NWA as well as science and technology. This event will feature a… Read more
Local Electronics/Robotics Clubs Starting for Fall
It’s that time of year! As fall arrives, our local robotics and electronics clubs are going into full swing. On Wednesday, Aug 27th, the Elkins Robotics and Electronics Club will host prospective members at the Elkins Public Library from 5p – 7p. This drop in event is your chance to find out about the Elkins… Read more
JBU Recaps their first trip to the R5 Conference
We certainly enjoyed having the JBU robotics team join us this year! The section helps with travel costs for students at our universities to attend, and we had a great showing for this years conference from JBU and UA-Fayetteville.
Fun with Circuits Event – Saturday, April 27th
We’re doing it again, back by popular demand. Co-hosted by IEEE Ozark Section and the Elkins Robotics/Electronics Club, this event is designed for elementary and middle school age children. Make circuit art or learn how to light up some play dough. Fun for kids and parents alike!
Ozark Section has great showing at Region 5 Conference
We had such a great time with this group! Two vans, two schools and one long drive from NWA to Lafayette. Thanks IEEE Lafayette Section for hosting an awesome conference! Next years challenge: THREE van loads for OKC! Congrats Kaleb and Kayla on finishing 1st place in the Region 5 ethics competition, and to Ian Spatz on your… Read more
Tour Electronic Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. (EMS, Inc.) this Thursday
Ozark IEEE Section is hosting a facility tour of Electronic Manufacturing Solutions, Inc. (EMS, Inc.) this Thursday! EMS, Inc. is a full-service contract manufacture that offers circuit board assembly, cable and harness, full turn-key box build, and design consulting. They have a 25,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility located in the Lincoln, Arkansas. Click through the link… Read more
JBU Students Tour Arkansas Research and Technology Park
The Ozark Section hosted students from John Brown University for a tour of the Arkansas Research and Technology Park, including Ozark IC, Inc., the National Center for Reliable Power Transmission and the High Density Electronics Center. Thanks to Matt Francis and Chris Farnell for taking time to talk to this great group of students!
Welcome Sayan Seal as Sec/Treasurer
We are thrilled to have Sayan serving as Ozark Section Treasurer for 2019! Sayan Seal is currently employed at Wolfspeed, Fayetteville, AR as an Electronics Design Engineer where he is involved with developing next generation SiC power modules. Sayan received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in 2017, where he worked… Read more
Matt Francis to serve as East Area Chair for Region 5
Dear Members, It’s time to announce some big changes for the Ozark Section as we end February and head into March. It’s been an honor and pleasure to serve as your section chair these last three years. I’m excited to announce that I have been presented with the opportunity to serve Region 5 as the… Read more
Congratulations Student Paper Winners!
Congratulations to our 2019 Paper Competition Winners! Ian Spatz and Noah Nelson placed in the area competition, with Noah placing 2nd overall and Ian placing 3rd! Ian and Noah will now go on to the Region competition in Lafayette, April 5th