1. PACE (Professional Activities Committees for Engineers)
Region 6 NEA Meeting
Saturday, March 10, 2017
NEA PACE Chair: Peijung Tsai
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2. Region Officers Region 6 PACE Chair Region 6 STEM Chair
Mostafa Mortezaie
Nathalie Gosset
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3. What is PACE? (Professional Activities Committees for Engineers)
A network of IEEE volunteers and committees organized at the section and chapter levels with support from Regions and IEEE-USA.
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4. PACE Objectives (Professional Activities Committees for Engineers)
PACE promotes:
The professional interests of the U.S. members
The professional activities of Sections, Chapters, and Student Branches
A mechanism for communication of members' views on their professional needs.
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6. https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/archived-webinar.asp?ID=160
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7. Five PACE Topics Government Activities
Career and Employment Enhancement Activities
Pre-university (K-12 STEM) Activities
Student Professional Awareness Activities
Technical Policy Activities
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8. PACE Project Ideas Professional Development Seminars Mixers/Banquets
SPA-X
Teacher-Engineer Partnerships
Future City Competition
FIRST Robotics Competitions
Lego Mindstorms
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9. PACE Project Ideas (Continue)
Industry relations networking event
Professional Development Seminar (PDS)
New members networking event
Entrepreneurship training
Distinguished lecturer presentation
Conduct resume and interview workshop
Creativity workshop
Building great website and handy vtools
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10. Region 6 PACE Examples Section Project Leader Objectives Description
Utah
Jennifer Hershman
WiE ILC Support
Providing travel expense for WIE Chair to attend the WiE ILC in 2016.
Charles Kidder
IEEE University EE & CE Department - Speaker
Making a career with engineering and how IEEE can assist you
IEEE High Tech Merit Badge POW-WOW
To provide individuals the opportunity to earn technical badges
Opportunity to explore the various disciplines within STEM
Fun With Chemistry
Richland
Jereme Haack
Tri-Cities Future Cities Team Support
support local Tri-Cities teams competing in the Future Cities competition
Boise
Kristen HOPPER (Section PACE chair)
Sponsoring FutureCity Idaho
FutureCity Idaho sponsorship, judging, and special award
Buenaventura
Nathalie Gosset
Opportunity for Section officers to meet local industry leaders
Industry Outreach Kickoff Event
Metro LA
Eremita Miranda
METRO LA SECTION JOHN MUIR HS, PASADENA CAREER PATH PROGRAM SUPPORT
Purchase materials and work with the pre-college students to guide them in Engineering/Math and Science career path.
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11. STEM 2016 – INSPIRED BY YOU! TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR PARTNERS IN SCIENCE
ENGINEERING A BETTER GREEN PEPPER
SCIENCE FAIR
FUTURE CITY
BOYSCOUT BADGE
FUTURE CITY
PLAYERS OF THE LIGHT

12. http://ieee-region6.org/k-12-programs/ 2 1 3
Share your Initiatives and ideas:

13. RESOURCES
Electronic Devices
Society – Free kit

14. FUNDING TO EXPLORE
YOUR SECTION
TECH SOCIETIES
R6 PACE

15. Funding
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16. PACE Funding http://www.ieeeusa.org/volunteers/pace/funding.asp
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17. Professional Development Funds (PDF) Allocation breakdown for 2017

18. Overall Region 6 PACE Allocation for 2017
Regional 6 Allocation: $21,705
(was $25,949 in 2016)
2017 Rising Stars Funding: $10,000
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2017 Region 6 PACE(total): $31,705

19. PACE Funding Section Process
1.  PACE request is sent to Region PACE Chair with approvals from the section Officers.  Approval process includes acceptance of electronic signatures, scanned signatures, or approval from the Section Chair.
2.  PACE request is reviewed by Region PACE Chair for completion, applicability, approvals, etc.  PACE request is either denied or recommended for approval.  If denied, reply explains the reasons and what needs to be changed.  If recommended for approval, it would be sent to Region Director and Region Treasurer with CC to requestor.
3.  Region Director approves or rejects.  If approved, Region PACE Chair add to spreadsheet of approved requests.  Treasurer sends matching funds to the Section to oversee reimbursement. 
4. Upon completion of the project the Section would send the PACE Final Report to PACE Chair.
Application example:
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20. Plan for 2017 (for your Section)
1.  Promote and discuss PACE project ideas at your next Section and Chapters.
2. Include PACE funding in your 2017 budget.
3. Reserve Section funding to be matched by Region 6 for the 2018 Rising Stars Conference.
4. Submit PACE Project request form to R6 PACE Chair.
5. Complete PACE Final Project Report for completed projects.

21. Getting Started Prepare a project plan Identify resources and funding
Funding is available from multiple sources
Execute your project
Report the outcome of your project
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22. Reminder
Recognize IEEE USA for PACE sponsored activities
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23. Questions/Comments
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