With growing awareness of the connection between wealth and health, join us to investigate further what the data analytics suggest for future action. Discuss how public policy and investments in new technologies and treatments can help us move towards a healthier society. Our panelists will include: Flo Nicholas, Co-Founder/COO DEI Directive Lucas Merrow, Mobius Mobility (https://see-sciencecenter.org/adults/) events are informal discussions with local scientists and experts on a particular topic. Science on Tap is an adult education program offered by the SEE Science Center, sponsored by Cambridge Trust. Science on Tap events are free and open to the public, but advanced sign up is appreciated. Their function room can be accessed from the river side of the building. Doors open at 5pm and we will introduce the panelists at 6pm. Bldg: Bo's Lounge at the Stark Brewing Co., 500 Commercial St, Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, 03101

Virtual ExCom for November Agenda: NH Section ExCom Meeting Agenda Wed. Oct 18 - 7PM Virtual Meeting Nov NH ExCom meeting Hosted by Webex MGA-WebEx-NH Please Complete questionaire for Dec. 13th recognition dinner https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSci0ortzJJDss16X7FEMXX4mouZbjguDcYT51NRshJNnILhEQ/viewform?usp=sharing (probably not formal meeting, let's get the budget done now!) --- VOTE in Section, Chapter, Affinity Group elections! ------------------------------------- 1. Attendance Quorum check -- David Casper 2. approval of agenda including consent agenda Consent to approval of outstanding 2023 minutes (in the appropriate month's ExCom directory area) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10bSrj8mZMapJLPlc__rIC5zgkpe22-h4?usp=share_link Consent to approval of outstanding 2023 treasurer reports https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10bSrj8mZMapJLPlc__rIC5zgkpe22-h4?usp=share_link 3. Chairs Comments 4. Action Item Report First elevation event, Nov 29th -- 5. Chapter/Affiliate Group Activity & coordination Key action: identify one or two topics in your chapter/affiliate group area of interest and plan on which month you will try to organize an activity based on that. Nov. 14 - Life Members/EMBS - Science on Tap -- Engineering for Equitable Health Care Nov. 29th - PACE/Elevation -- Sr/Fellow/CS Significant Contributor event 7 Old Business 2024 Budget -- Reveiew and either "endorsement" or "approval" ... Please review for approval the 2024 Budget at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18v722buBUXGWI9RNgaXejGP6CRvIVbTi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114974291909984370342&rtpof=true&sd=true Please view and comment on proposed funding guidelines at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KAU8FhgJJOP8Z2GvM0xBbnfmeUaj-IMDYHWi0Xxxmhw/edit?usp=sharing 8 New Business 9 Next Meeting -- December 13th - Recognition dinner; Jan 17th Excom 10. For the good of the order -- 11 Adjourn to forum 12 Forum topics (upcoming events, etc) Discussion of budget/reimbursement processes ========================== Our Leadership Team: Communications and Signal Processing Chair: Open Computer Society Chair: Wei Lu Vice Chair: Sridhar Raghavan Treasurer: Baris Kazar Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society Chair: Open Secretary: J Michael O'Connor Microwave T&T/Antennas and Propagation Chair: Elizabeth H. Schenk Vice Chair: Ian Armstrong Power and Energy Society Chair: Tom Mongeon Reliability Society Chair: Michael W. Bannan Robotics and Automation Society Chair: Sridhar Raghavan Affiliate Groups Consultants Network Chair: Raj Vayyavur Life Members Chair: Alan Schecter Secretary: J Michael O'Connor Women In Engineering/Young Professionals Chair: Barbara Bancroft Education Chair/Community Qiayon Yu Student Activities May Wan History Committee Jason Hui PACE Henry Axtmayer Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382109

This webinar will delve into various aspects of distributed loads, including different load modifiers considering both temporal and spatial aspects. We will look at their fundamental principles and operations to their real-world applications. It will feature presentations and insights from experts in the field, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of the following key areas: - Definition, types, and functions of new Distributed loads - The role of DLCs in modern grid systems – electrification - Benefits and Challenges: - How these loads drive the discussion around resilience - Challenges and potential solutions - Potential to support renewable energy integration and demand response. - Case studies showcasing a planning example. By participating in this webinar, attendees will gain valuable insights into the transformative potential of distributed load changers in modern distribution systems. Whether you are an industry professional, researcher, policymaker, or enthusiast interested in the future of power distribution, this event promises to be a rich source of knowledge. Co-sponsored by: Eversource Energy Center Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/381456