Call for IEEE EMC-S Young Professionals Ambassador Nominations

The objective of this program is to inspire and inform EMC-S Young Professionals on a variety of topics, both technical and non-technical, to enhance their interest and engagement in the field of Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal Integrity and Power Integrity, by delivering talks at various chapters/sections “on-demand” virtually (or in-person at the Ambassador’s local Chapter if desired).

Self-nominations are encouraged, and decisions will be made ahead of this year’s 2024 IEEE EMC+SIPI Symposium.  All new Young Professional Ambassadors are required to give at least one lecture during the tenure of one year. The call for candidates will open once a year and Ambassadors are selected for a term of 1 year, with possible extension to a second year.

Nomination Deadline: March 31, 2024

The deadline for nominations has been extended to:  May 5, 2024.

Eligibility:

• Be an IEEE EMC-S Member
• Belong to IEEE YP Group as defined by IEEE (IEEE members and volunteers who have graduated from their first professional degree within the past 15 years –https://yp.ieee.org/).
• 5 years or more experience reflecting professional maturity

Nomination Package:
The nomination package should include the following files. Please note that all files are mandatory and any additional material, including those beyond the length limit, will not be considered. The entire nomination package should be sent by email (single PDF document with video link) to the Chair of the Committee, with the Email Subject of “EMC-S Young Professional Ambassador Nomination 2024-2025”, by the deadline in order to be considered for the one-year term. The mandatory video clip may be submitted by other means such as YouTube/OneDrive/Google Drive/Dropbox if necessary.

• Resume (2 pages maximum)
• Title(s) / Brief Abstract(s) of the proposed talk(s) (max 2 talks) and a 500-word bio with picture
• A brief writeup (1000 words max) on benefits of the talk(s) proposed to the EMC-S YP Community
• A 5 min short video with an introduction and short sample of the proposed talk(s)

Selection Criteria:
Candidates will be judged by a Selection Panel on their qualifications and suitability, according to the following selection criteria:

• Presentation skills (35%)
• A growing trajectory of accomplishment in the field of EMC + SIPI (35%)
• Quality and relevance of proposed lectures to YP (30%)

Nomination Deadline: March 31, 2024

The deadline for nominations has been extended to:  April 30, 2024.

Please submit your questions about this program and your nominations to:

Patrick DeRoy, Chair, IEEE EMC-S Young Professionals Ambassador Program, patrick.deroy@ieee.org