CSU SAN BERNARDINO STUDENTS—NOMINATED FOR IEEE REGION 6 AWARD
| May 14, 2017 | Posted by COMauthor under General |
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We, the IEEE Foothill Section, are pleased to nominate for the IEEE Region 6 Small Student Branch AWARD our IEEE Student Branch (#02591) at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB)
The Student Officers for the 2016-2017 Academic Year are:
Executive Committee:
Chair: Sean Ramayah Hamilton
Vice-Chair: Juan Nevares
Secretary: Carlos Zepeda
Treasurer: Arusyak Hovhannesyan
Information Officer: Joshua Marsden
Events Coordinator: Andrew Price
Webmaster: Daehan Chi
CSUSB Faculty Counselor: Dr. Haiyan Qiao
Roster of IEEE Student Members: Sean Ramayah Hamilton, Juan Nevares, Carloz Zepeda, Arusyak Hovhannesyan, Joshua Marsden, Andrew Price, Beverly Abadines , John Paul Abadines, Aaron Tsang, Eli Gonzalez, Ivan Rodriguez, Maria Hernandez
To Quote their Mission Statement :The IEEE Student branch at CSUSB acts to form a fun and engaging experience for students, alumni, and the surrounding community to develop professionally. Our activities include class tutoring, technical skill workshops, presentations, and casual hangouts. In interacting with the CSUSB community, we explore exciting possibilities in our field and learn how IEEE contributes to the advancement of computing and engineering.
Starting from a small nucleus of IEEE student in 2014 and 2015, these students have developed a thriving student branch in the past academic year. Starting with a small nucleus of a handful of IEEE students, they have grown, have added members, and have become a well-recognized student organization on the CSUSB campus. Their activities are described below in each of the five areas that are the criteria for this AWARD. After reviewing these sections, you will see why we in the IEEE Foothill Section are pleased to nominate these students for the Small School Student Branch 2017 Award.
The five areas, that are specified in the requirements for this IEEE Award, are described in the following sections of this nomination:
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — STUDENT BRANCH PROJECTS /TUTORING
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — NON-TECHNICAL-PROGRAMS
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — ADDITIONAL-EDUCATIONAL-ACTIVITIES
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — FUN-SOCIAL EVENTS
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — STUDENT BRANCH PROJECTS /TUTORING
One of the most important projects of this CSUSB Student Branch is to help their fellow students to learn the technical material and stay on their paths to graduation. Many other large universities in Region 6 have engineering and science graduate schools with in-depth activity in multiple areas. CSUSB does not. At an IEEE Foothill Section EXCOM meeting in early 2016, these CSUSB students were encouraged to form a small nucleus of active members, set up a list of meetings particular to their campus, and interact with the larger schools in the IEEE Foothill region. This they have done, with an external emphasis in robotics.
One of their principal in-house directed projects was to organize tutoring for the lower division students.
In the students words, ”The Student Branch provides tutoring for computer science and engineering courses. This benefits students academically and brings them into our space so they can learn more about us and our IEEE Student Branch events.”
Fall Quarter: Oct 03 – Dec 02, 2016 CSE Tutoring with Attendance: 51 unique attendees
Winter Quarter: Jan 17 – Mar 17, 2017 CSE Tutoring with Attendance: 64 unique attendees
Spring Quarter Apr 13 – Jun 09, 2017 CSE Tutoring with 22 unique attendees as of April 18
On Mar 18, 2017, a Study Marathon Student was held with IEEE Student Branch members and other interested CSE students. The 24 students total successfully “banded” together to prepare for finals the following week.
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS
The CSUSB IEEE Student Branch has two active robotics projects: SportsBots (recreational soccer/sumo/tug-of-war robots), and Skyote (autonomous quadrotor helicopter). These robots are not used in formal intercollegiate competitions. These projects are ongoing all year. The emphasis is in getting the CSUSB student familiar with robotics via hands-on-technology
THE CSUSB Students have supported many technical presentation over the past year.
Sept 28, 2016 – Workshop: Intro to Linux by Carlos Zepeda and Mark Ortiz A workshop aimed toward incoming freshmen and transfer students. Attendees learned simple navigation commands and convenient tips and tricks for quickly accomplishing common tasks in the Linux operating system. Attendance: 26
Oct 13, 2016 – Workshop: “Git Gud”(a slang expression to Get Better at Video Games) – An Introduction to Git by Sean Hamilton and Juan Nevares This workshop introduces attendees to Git and its common uses. This meeting also served as an invitation to join the Student Branch projects. Attendance: 22
Oct 27, 2016 – Bitcoin and Blockchain Presentation by student Branch member Justin Andrew Camarena.
Justin Camarena introduced our members to Bitcoin and Blockchain. He gave a high level overview of its history, current use, expected trends, and opportunities available with the technology in the computing industry. Attendance: 34
Just what is Bitcoin? How will it be regulated, monitored and controlled? What software architecture designs would be needed to prove that it is a viable financial transaction system? CSUSB IEEE students are ready to quiz today’s speaker, Justin Andrew Camarena. A good theme for a talk to CSUSB students, as the current rise of BITCOIN in discussed nearly daily in the Wall Street Journal. (See WSJ for Tuesday, May 9, 2017 )
Nov 03, 2016 – Sensing and Mobile Technologies Presentation by Dr. Yunfei Ho.
Dr. Hou, new to the CSUSB faculty, presented his research to the Student Branch members. He discussed the development of autonomous vehicle traffic systems and the current role of mobile sensing technologies in the tracking process. How will human performance affect the “autonomous” vehicle design requirements? Attendance: 19
Nov 17, 2016 – Workshop: Intro to Python
In this workshop, we explored the language, significant whitespace, and several common methods available through the Python API. Attendance: 22
Dec 15, 2016 – Foothill Section Computer Society Chapter Meeting
Students and Branch Members attended a presentation on the interoperability of embedded systems hosted by Raja Singh, Founder of Sirius Microtech LLC, and Chair for the IEEE Foothill / LA Council / Orange County Consultants Network. Attendance: 6 from CSUSB
Jan 17, 2017 – Workshop: Intro to Linux by Sean Hamilton
A workshop aimed toward incoming freshmen and transfer students. Attendees learned simple navigation commands and convenient tips and tricks for quickly accomplishing common tasks in the Linux operating system. Attendance: 28
In the CSU San Bernardino IEEE clubroom. Time to test what they have just heard in a technical lecture.
Jan 20, 2017 – Workshop: Verilog Synthesis by Beverly Abadines
This event featured an introduction to simple RTL design activities to promote a robotics project. Attendance: 8
Feb 02, 2017 – Workshop: Debugging by Sean Hamilton
Tips, tools, and tricks to prevent, identify, and quickly debug coding errors.
Feb 16, 2017 – Workshop: Intro to VIM by Joshua Marsden.(VIM is an Improved version of the earlier VI text editor which is used in LINUX.) This workshop was a demonstration of many of the convenient tools and advanced features of VIM. Attendance: 20
Mar 02, 2017 – NodeJS Presentation by Aaron Chamberlain. (Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript run-time environment for executing JavaScript code server-side. Often uses for dynamic loading of websites.) An introduction to NodeJS, how and why it is used, and learning resources to get started using the platform. Attendance: 32
Mar 02-05, 2017 – Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE 15)
Branch members attending the event were exposed to many exciting developments in computing and had the opportunity to network with active professionals. The advanced topics discussed made the experience a bit overwhelming. CSUSB sent 7 students.
Apr 06, 2017 & (Repeated Workshop on April 19) Workshop: Intro to Linux by Sean Hamilton
A workshop aimed toward incoming freshmen and transfer students. Attendees learned simple navigation commands and convenient tips and tricks for quickly accomplishing common tasks in the Linux operating system. Attendance: 9
Apr 18, 2017 – Workshop: Intro to Linux by Josh Marsden
A workshop aimed toward incoming freshmen and transfer students. Attendees learned simple navigation commands and convenient tips and tricks for quickly accomplishing common tasks in the Linux operating system. Attendance: 5
Apr 25, 2017 – Workshop: Advanced Linux by Josh Marsden
An in-depth look at the file structure of Linux and advanced ssh (Secure Shell for command line to access remote computer) topics. We also introduce Linux life hacks to help get more familiar with the system. Attendance: 10
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — NON-TECHNICAL-PROGRAMS
Nov 10, 2016 – Group Problem Solving led by Miguel Saldivar
Student Branch members worked in groups to solve programming challenges and practice interviewing questions and related presentation skills with potential college recruiters. Groups then presented their solutions and thought process to the other groups. Attendance: 22
Mar 22, 2017 – Guest Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Navaroli, Software Engineer at Google
Dr. Nicholas Navaroli held an informal Q&A. Initially planned ½ hour session was extended for a full three hours, as Dr. Navaroli volunteered to answer more CSUSB students questions about his experiences at Google, his time in grad school, and the Google interview processes. Attendance: 12
CSU San Bernardino IEEE Students at Region 6 meeting. Ideal way to make social and professional contacts, as they have noted at IEEE Foothill EXCOM meetings.
Apr 29, 2017 – Futures in Engineering Conference at CSUSB
The Student Branch is hosting a one-day conference featuring speakers and booths from organizations in the computing and engineering industries. Invited guests include the IEEE Foothill Section Computer Society and Young Professionals, Sony, Google, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the MITRE Corporation. Attendance: 58 students registered as of Apr 22; 82 total IEEE Students and invited speakers actually attended; a very successful event.
Student Sean Hamilton (left) and other IEEE Students meet with Professor Haiyan Quio ,Faculty Moderator to IEEE Student Branch (third from right) and Professor George Georgiou, Special Assistant to the Provost of Cal State University San Bernardino (second from right), both Professors of Computer Science and Engineering, to discuss their planned Futures in Engineering Conference. Both Professors Quio and Georgiou are long term supporters of the IEEE students on their campus.
May 03, 2017 – Member Meeting/Guest Speaker: Raymond Milhon
In addition to regular announcements, CSUSB Alumnus, Raymond Milhon will share his professional experience working with databases.
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — ADDITIONAL-EDUCATIONAL-ACTIVITIES
Oct 15, 2016 – Volunteer: CSUSB Open House
Student Branch members hosted an activity and Q&A session with high school students. Attendees enjoyed a friendly programming challenge in which they use an “ISA” to “program” a Student Branch member to construct a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The goal is to inspire prospective students to pursue Computer Science and Engineering at CSUSB. Attendance: 5 volunteers
Dec 03, 2016 – FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer
FIRST Tech Challenge is a middle school and high school robotics competition in which team are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Student branch members volunteered as referees in Los Angeles FIRST Tech Challenge’s (LAFTC) league meet. Attendance: 5 volunteers
Jan 02-04 – 2017 IEEE Rising Stars Conference
IEEE Rising Stars is a conference that features the opportunity for students and young professionals to network with and learn from professionals in computing and electrical industries.
CSUSB sent six attendees: Sean Hamilton (Student Branch Chair), Carlos Zepeda (Student Branch Secretary), Beverly Abadines (Member), John Paul Abadines (Member), Maria Hernandez (Member), and Aaron Tsang (Member).
The CSUSB IEEE Student Representatives at Rising Stars Conference 2017. The student on left of photo is from California Baptist University Riverside; the others are from CSU San Bernardino.
Jan 07, 2017 – FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer
Student branch members volunteered as referees in an Inland Empire league meet. Attendance: 2 volunteers
Jan 21, 2017 – Volunteer: FIRST Tech Challenge Refereeing
Branch members volunteered as referees at one of LAFTC’s league meet in Romoland.
Feb 04, 2017 – Volunteer: FIRST Tech Challenge Refereeing
Branch members volunteered as referees at LAFTC’s interleague competition at the FLABOB airport in Riverside. Attendance: 5 volunteers
Feb 16, 2017 – Mountain View Middle School (San Bernardino School District) College & Career Fair
Student Branch members hosted a booth and shared experiences and opportunities in Computer Science and Engineering with middle school students.
Feb 26, 2017 – FIRST Tech Challenge Refereeing
Branch members have volunteered as referees at LAFTC’s regional championship event.
- CSU SAN BERNARDINO — FUN-SOCIAL EVENTS
Dec 02, 2016 – CSE Study Marathon
Student Branch members and CSE students banded together to prepare for finals the following week. Attendance: 23
Dec 02, 2016 – Game Night with Information Security (InfoSec) Club
After several hours of studying for finals, Student Branch members joined the InfoSec Club to wind down and enjoy fun games, good company, and free food. Attendance: 40
GAME NIGHT, AT LAST !!!!!!
Jan 13, 2017 – Member Meeting
Announcements for projects and workshops planned for the quarter. Pizza provided to attendees. Attendance: 17
Feb 17, 2017 – Game Night with InfoSec
A collaboration between the Information Security and Computer Science & Engineering (CSUSB IEEE Student Branch) Clubs to hang out and play hard!
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