Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – Gates Open ——-6:35 PM – First Pitch Location: Slugger Field – Downtown Louisville Info: The Bats will take on the Iowa Cubs ——There is a $ 5.00 concession pre-load on our tickets. https://ieeelouisville.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/104/2026/04/IEEE-Social-Bats-Game-6-11-26.pdf Prices: $ 25.00 members and guests $ 10.00 life members $ 10.00 students Contact/Register: Please email John Doyle (spiff@ieee.org) to arrange for payment (cash only) and electronic delivery of your tickets
This event melds two topics into one program to leverage equipment in the demonstration area at Eaton’s “Red” data center and to provide a quick tour since you’ll be in Eaton’s data center. In the first session, Eric will give an overview of the destructive and hazardous conditions resulting from an arc flash event and the mitigation options to reduce risk to people and equipment. We will review requirements for arc flash safety as well as some general techniques for reducing the hazard.
Prior to leaving the conference room area, Rob will provide a brief overview of the Eaton “Red” Data Center. Next, we will enter the demonstration room where we will examine a section of low voltage metal enclosed switchgear with active arc flash mitigation.
Following the arc flash session, Rob and Eric will offer an abbreviated tour of the Eaton “Red” data center. Eaton’s two Kentucky data centers house many thousands of servers running critical applications, petabytes of storage as well as the necessary networking and security components. The applications in the data centers support manufacturing, supply chain, finance and many other critical functions on a global scale 24/7. We’ll explore the incoming electrical distribution from the 12.47kV incoming utility feed down to the server racks on the whitespace. This will include a brief overview of the mechanical systems as well.
Join the IU Southeast Computer Science students for a presentation and discussion of their experience competing in the National Cyber League Fall cyberdefense 2025 competition.
Join the IU Southeast Computer Science students for a presentation and discussion of their experience competing in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Spring 2026 competition.
Speaker: Eric Hartman, Senior Associate Director, UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky
Abstract: Presentation of customKYnetics, Inc, a Kentucky medical device startup developing devices for physical therapy using embedded systems, instrumentation and control systems technologies. The talk will also present UK Innovate and some of the most exciting Kentucky startups related to UK Innovate, as well as Kentucky programs in the innovation space, such as GAME Change and Invest Blue.
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – Reception by Eaton 7:00 PM – Dinner 7:30 PM – Presentation
Menu: Dinner Buffet Price: $25 per person RSVP: Tim Brooks, Secretary, IEEE Louisville Section. ,Email: tbrooksee@ieee.org Please RSVP no later than Midnight, December 5th, 2025
Location: University of Louisville Golf Club 401 Champions Way Simpsonville, KY 40067 502-852-8542 Website:https://www.ulgc.net
The IEEE Louisville section will have a tour of Maker13, a shop with all the tools one needs for a project, to start a business, grow a business, or just a community space to help one come up with the next big idea. Their goal is to give you access to the equipment and training to help you accomplish that. Maker 13 serves as an incubator to help dreams become a reality. The application of their mission includes: providing artists, entrepreneurs, and small businesses with access to relevant tools, knowledge, skills, and support; Maker Mobile youth outreach for STEM/STEAM education; and workforce development partnerships involving nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors.
$ 10 – Members and Guests (No one will be turned away if cost is an issue). Free – Students and Life Members
Date: 09 Sep 2025
Time: 06:00 PM EDT to 07:30 PM EDT
629 Michigan Ave Jeffersonville, IN 47130
5:30 – 6:00 – Arrival, Registration 6:00 p.m. Pizza and Presentation, followed by a tour. Afterwards – The section Executive Committee will reconvene at a local establishment in Jeffersonville, IN for socialization and our Monthly Executive Committee meeting. Members are invited. Details will be given at the talk
Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Speed School of Engineering, U of L
Press Conference & Ribbon Cutting: 10:00 a.m.
The event begins with a press conference and ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the Engineering Student Success & Research Building. Remarks from UofL President, Governor, Louisville Mayor, Speed School Dean, Speed School Student Council President will highlight the building’s impact and its role in the next century of Speed School innovation. Media, guests, and the campus community are invited to mark this historic moment.
Building Tours: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Guests will take part in guided tours of the new Engineering Student Success & Research Building, designed to highlight the cutting-edge spaces that support student achievement, innovation, and interdisciplinary research. The tour includes stops at the Engineering Gateway, active learning classrooms, collaborative project spaces, and state-of-the-art research labs. Along the way, faculty, staff, and students will share how these spaces are transforming the educational experience and advancing the mission of the Speed School. The tour offers a firsthand look at how the building reflects the future of engineering at UofL.
Join industry SME Eric Goetz, PE from Qualus for a complimentary presentation on Utility and Large Industrial Electrical Power Equipment.
This presentation will go over the anatomy and operation of common equipment used for high voltage power distribution in utility and large industrial power systems. During the presentation, we will be able to see real world examples of this equipment in the onsite Apparatus Training Center. In addition to discussing the high voltage equipment, we will also give an introduction to the protection and control equipment used to detect and clear faults on the system. This will serve as an introduction and overview of topics covered more in depth during QualU’s Power Infrastructure seminars.
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Space is limited, RSVP by Wednesday, October 1, 2025 to secure your seat. Agenda:
Arrive: 5:45pm EST
Dinner Provided by Qualus: 6:00pm EST
Dinner Continues with Presentation: 6:15pm EST
Location: Qualus, 1803 Taylor Avenue, Louisville, KY 40213
Additional Information: Continuing Education Hours (CEH) Certificates will be emailed to all attendees requesting one
As artificial intelligence and cloud computing reshape the modern workplace, it is essential for students and early professionals to understand these technologies and their real-world applications. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders who are at the forefront of this digital transformation. Participants will gain insights into how AI and cloud are driving innovation, streamlining operations, and reshaping roles across industries. Prepare to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.
$ 10 – Members and Guests (No one will be turned away if cost is an issue).
Free – Students and Life Members
Event is on the first floor of the Life Sciences Building. Please see the map link for directions to the Life Sciences building. Park in the Evergreen East Lot. Parking is free. Please note: the room may change in the event of larger demand. Updates will be sent if the room changes.
Speaker: Dr. Sung Jin Kim Abstract: The University of Louisville’s Micro Nano Technology Center (MNTC) boasts a cutting-edge, $30 million, 10,000-square-foot cleanroom dedicated to the fabrication of micro- and nano-scale devices and materials. It also features a highly competitive Imaging and Characterization core facility. MNTC has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research, innovation, and educational initiatives at the University of Louisville. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of MNTC, highlight research projects supported by the center, and showcase several of its educational activities.
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Times: 11:00 a.m. – Sign-in, Pay and Socialize / / / 11:30 a.m. – Buffet Lunch / / / Noon – Presentation Location: University Club of Louisville, 200 East Brandeis Avenue, Louisville Price: $ 20 – Members and Guest / / / $ 10 – Students and Life Members RSVP: Via Events Email from vTools or to Tim Brooks, tbrooksee@ieee.org Website: https://www.uclublouisville.com/
Speaker Background: Dr. Sung Jin Kim earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2008. Following appointments at the Institute of Lasers, Photonics, and Biophotonics at SUNY Buffalo and the University of Miami, Dr. Kim joined the University of Louisville (UofL) in 2023 as Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the director of the Micro Nano Technology Center (MNTC). MNTC is one of 16 NSF National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure(s) (NNCI) that supports nanotechnology-related research in different disciplines. Dr. Kim’s research is centered around nanophotonics, with applications in energy and sensing. His research endeavors have received support from various funding agencies, such as NSF, NIH, AFSOR, DoD, and NASA. Dr. Kim is affiliated with IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, and holds the status of a senior member within SPIE (International Society for Optics and Photonics).
This Event is Co-sponsored by: The Louisville Section of the IEEE / / / Power & Energy Society Chapter (PE31) of the Louisville Section / / / The Life Member Affinity Group (LM) of the Louisville Section / / / Computer Society Chapter (CS16) of the Louisville Section
Speaker: Jonah Facer and his CCDC team Abstract: Join the IU Southeast Computer Science students for a panel presentation and discussion of their experience competing in the Collegiate Cybersecurity Defense Competition (CCDC) Indiana State Qualifier which occurred on January 25th, 2025.
Date: Wednesday, February 26th 2025 12:00pm Speaker: Jonah Facer and his CCDC team Location: Indiana University Southeast – Life Sciences building, room LF111 Website: CCDC Indiana State Qualifier https://www.nationalccdc.org/ Price: $ 10.00 Members & Guests. FREE for students.
Louisville & Lexington Sections Joint Holiday Party
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM – Reception by Eaton /// 7:00 PM – Dinner /// 7:30 PM – Presentation Location: University of Louisville Golf Club, 401 Champions Way, Simpsonville, KY 40067, 502-852-8542 Website:https://www.ulgc.net Menu: Dinner Buffet / Eaton sponsored bar Price: $20 members & guests. $10 students, life members, and their guests. RSVP: Please RSVP to tbrooksee@ieee.org no later than Nov. 29th. Speaker: Mitch Simmons, PE Eaton Corporation- Connected Solutions Group
Abstract:
Electric vehicle charging is a core piece of the energy transition programs promulgated by numerous interests. During this session, the characteristics of various charging platforms will be examined for performance, codes and standards, and the impact on electrical power distribution.
** This presentation has been reviewed and approved by RCEP for PDH Certificates **
Speaker Background:
Mitch Simmons, PE, is a Technical Product Manager with Eaton Corporation in the Connected Solutions group. He received a B.S.E.E. degree from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, in 2005. He has been with Eaton for over 18 years in various engineering, sales, and marketing capacities and is focused on the energy transition space to include electric vehicle charging in both residential and commercial projects. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina.
Co-sponsored by:
Louisville Section of the IEEE Lexington Section of the IEEE Life Member Affinity Group (LMAG) of the Louisville Section Computer Society Chapter (C16) of the Louisville Section Power & Energy Society Chapter (PE31) of the Louisville Section Eaton Corporation
Date: October 8, 2024 Times: 11:00 a.m. – Sign-in, Pay and Socialize 11:30 a.m – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – Presentation Location: University Club of Louisville, 200 East Brandeis Avenue, Louisville, KY Website: https://www.uclublouisville.com/ Price: $ 20 – Members and Guest $10 – Students and Life Members RSVP: Via Events Email from vTools or to Tim Brooks, tbrooksee@ieee.org
Speakers: Dr. John Naber and Ms. Teresa Leezer
Abstract: The University of Louisville is embarking on a campaign to construct a world-class engineering building to shape the next era of innovation and discovery. With world-class laboratories, collaborative spaces and advanced technology at their fingertips, students and faculty will unlock new frontiers in engineering, driving progress in fields such as sustainable energy, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence and beyond. The new building will open as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Speaker Backgrounds:
Teresa Leezer is the Senior Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering. She directs the new engineering building campaign, development for the Bucks for Brains Program as well as scholarships and strategic initiatives with the office of the Dean. She has partnered with the University of Louisville Bucks for Brains program for over a decade to establish strategic development and management of technology start-ups.
Dr. John Naber is the Chairman of the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Speed School. He received his M.Engr. Degree in Electrical Engineering at Speed in 1985 and the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1992. John has been PI on numerous grants and contracts and a partner in several high technology start-up companies.
The Louisville Section of the IEEE, Power & Energy Society Chapter (PE31) of the Louisville Section, The Life Member Affinity Group (LM) of the Louisville Section, and Computer Society Chapter (CS16) of the Louisville Section
Sponsors: The Louisville Section of the IEEE, Power & Energy Society Chapter (PE31) of the Louisville Section, The Life Member Affinity Group (LM) of the Louisville Section, and Computer Society Chapter (CS16) of the Louisville Section
Thursday, June 13, 2024 /// 5:00 PM – Gates Open /// 7:05 PM – First Pitch
The Bats will take on the St. Paul Saints.
Location: Slugger Field – Downtown Louisville
Info: This is a “thirsty Thursday” game featuring $2 Miller Light. There is a $5 concession pre-load on our tickets.
Prices: $10 members and guests // $5 life members // $5 students
Contact: Please email John Doyle (jfdoyle@iu.edu) to arrange for purchase and delivery of your tickets
Sponsors: This event is sponsored by the IEEE Louisville Section, the Life Member Affinity Group (LMAG) of the Louisville Section, and the Computer Society Branch of the Louisville Section.
