Chapters, Local Activities, Distinguished Lecturers Steven H. Gold NPSS AdCom Meeting 6 March 2009 Monterey, CA

Chapters Report NPSS now has 19 chapters or joint chapters. Of these, 17 appear to be active, 8 in North America, 7 in Europe, 2 in Asia. Two chapter do not appear to be active, Cleveland and also Chicago, due to the death of its long-time chair, Jack Sherman. Four chapters were established in 2009: Seoul, Korea; Richland, WA; Toronto, Canada; and Czechoslovakia. Three chapters received financial support in 2009: Saratov/Penza ($500), East Ukraine ($500), and Seoul, Korea ($1,250): total $2,250. Three chapters have received financial support in 2010: Saratov/Penza ($500), Seoul, Korea ($500), Toronto ($1500). A request has also been received from East Ukraine ($500) and an additional request is expected from the Czechoslovakia chapter. Both the Saratov, Russia and the East Ukraine chapters have continued to pursue MOUs for their chapter cosponsored events.

NPSS Chapters (February, 2010)

2009 Chapter Meeting Summary

The existing motion authorizes $20K per year for travel expenses of DLs making presentations at NPSS Chapter or IEEE Section or student chapter meetings. There are currently 20 DLs offering 37 lectures. All 2009 lecturers will probably be continued into 2010 (unless DL withdraws or TC chair objects). All DLs were polled for 2009 lectures that overlapped the content of posted lectures and for which speaker was introduced as an NPSS DL. For 2009, there were 27 lectures presented, versus 16 in Five 2009 lectures were reimbursed (4 separate trips), with 4 to NPSS chapters and 1 to a student chapter; total cost $ Some questions for 2010: – How long should DLs serve? – What can be done to improve the program and increase its visibility? I renew my request for the TC chairs to nominate additional DLs, particularly from locations outside North America. Distinguished Lecturers Report

2009 Distinguished Lecturers

History of NPSS Distinguished Lecturer Program