Maike Luiken - Accomplishments

FOR IEEE REGION DELEGATE-ELECT/DIRECTOR ELECT,
2010-2011
DELEGATE/DIRECTOR, 2012-2013
REGION 7 (CANADA)

MAIKE LUIKEN, PH.D., FEIC., SMIEEE

(Nominated by IEEE Region 7)

By-line – Maike Luiken

IEEE's members represent immense human capital. Sharing our ideas, experiences and knowledge, engaging with others - together we can address our local and global challenges.

IEEE Accomplishments

For all accomplishments I gratefully acknowledge the collaboration and support from many fellow volunteers.

As volunteer with the IEEE Ottawa Section,

- Organized an intensive workshop series for displaced high tech workers,

- Participated as treasurer in the setup of on-line paid registrations for Section events,

- Engaged local and international presenters from academia, industry and government laboratories for 20+ workshops – often attracting over 100 attendees with LEOS and ComSoc/BTS Chapters,

- Helped form the Ottawa WIE Chapter,

- Received, as Chair, the RAB Outstanding Large Section Award for Ottawa Section, 2005,

- Supported conferences.

As RAB Student Activities Committee member proposed the framework for the definition of our Graduate Student Member grade.

Commenced negotiations with TELUS for the annual “IEEE Canada - TELUS Innovation Award” for R7 student members, defining the competition parameters together with student representative, Lori Hogan - first prize CAD$10,000.

As Chair, IEEE London Section

- Enabled a dramatic increase in Section activities for our members and guests: in London, Sarnia with much improved attendance and networking, including industrial participation,

- Participated as treasurer in the setup of on-line paid registrations for Section events,

- Built partnerships with: ISA, PEO, OACETT,

- Initiated the on-going Sustainability Seminar Series, 2006,

- London Section received the IEEE Canada Exemplary Small Section Award, 2009.