Below are the candidates for 2019 IEEE-USA President-Elect.
The sequence of candidates was determined by lottery and indicates no preference.
James M. Conrad
(Nominated by IEEE-USA)
Professor
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
http://webpages.uncc.edu/~jmconrad
James Conrad has spent an equal amount of time working in industry and academia. He received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and his master’s and doctorate degrees in computer engineering from North Carolina State University. He is currently a professor at the UNC Charlotte and Associate Department Chair. He has served as an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas and as an instructor at North Carolina State University. He has worked for IBM, Ericsson/Sony Ericsson, and two start-up companies.
He teaches and conducts research in the areas of embedded systems, robotics, parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education. He has published eight books in the field of embedded systems and robotics.
Dr. Conrad also serves IEEE as an ABET Program Evaluator, and serves the community on the Board of Directors for FIRST North Carolina, the state organization supporting the FIRST Robotics program.
IEEE Accomplishments and Activities
(S’85-M’92-SM’97)
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Statement
I’m a proud member of the IEEE, but I also belong to another professional organization that is growing each year. They offer fantastic opportunities for professional development via seemingly daily webinars. Local chapters have 100 members attend meetings. They never talk about membership retention - it is not a problem.
Now compare this organization with the IEEE, especially in the USA. Why must we constantly convince our members to renew each year? Are we REALLY providing our members the opportunities they need to be successful? Do we really encourage our member to take part in all of the professional development activities available? Do we truly engage our members in the profession?
As a Region Director I examined these larger, systemic problems of the IEEE and worked towards revolutionary changes to better serve members. I was able to lead our region towards the goal of better member engagement through our Senior Member recognition program, projects like the MOVE vehicle, and encouraging closer involvement between the student branches and Sections.
I would like to continue these activities on a USA-wide platform, while continuing IEEE-USA’s involvement in government relations. IEEE-USA needs to ensure our members’ skills and knowledge stays relevant in this rapidly changing technology landscape.
Maura Kathleen Moran
(Nominated by IEEE-USA)
Partner
Cambridge Technology Law, LLC
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Maura K. Moran is a partner at Cambridge Technology Law, Cambridge, MA, advising start-ups, global corporations, individuals, and universities on Intellectual Property, technology transfer, licensing, and strategic alliances. She conducts patent prosecution for technologies ranging from software, robotics and other electro-mechanical systems to sporting goods, and consults in technology-related litigation. Maura’s career focuses on helping clients achieve business objectives by providing targeted legal and strategic advice. She is an affiliate of Proper Orange, a Cambridge-based organization that delivers Company Building as a Service (CBaaS).
Maura is a graduate of Boston University School of Law and University of Dayton (B.S. Mathematics), and has completed MSEE coursework at Northeastern University. She is active with several organizations including the IEEE, the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts, and the Venture Café, which supports the innovation community through programs, mentoring, and networking.
IEEE Accomplishments and Activities
(M’11-SM’15)
Statement
Rethink Tomorrow Together
IEEE-USA has a proud history of promoting the U.S. technology economy, speaking for U.S. members, and helping them sustain rewarding careers. This provides a solid base for the evolutions we will now make to keep IEEE-USA relevant today and in the technology economy to come.
As IEEE-USA President, I will work within IEEE-USA and with IEEE units, regions, and societies to craft a sustainable IEEE-USA for today and tomorrow. I will embrace multi-disciplinary and collaborative approaches to address IEEE-USA’s challenges and opportunities.
I am committed to making IEEE-USA indispensable: