1. IEEE Region 1 PACE Activities in 2017
Presented by Joe Cuker, R1 PACE Coordinator
2017 BOG Meeting, Nashua, NH

2. R1 PACE Funding for 2017
Traditional PACE total funding for 2017: $15,400
Traditional PACE funding 8 approved projects as of 6/3/17: $4150 (based on match with Section)
Division, Society and Chapter Professional Development Fund Grant (DSCG) approved as of 6/3/17: $1000

3. Princeton Central Jersey
Approved R1 PACE Projects as of
Section
Project Leader
Objectives
Description
Berkshire
Jill McKennon/ Richard Kolodziejzyk PACE Chair
High School STEM Research Challenge
This is  a high school program to encourage students to pursue STEM careers by having them particcipate in a research paper writing contest
Providence
David Casper
2017 Providence Section Mentoring Series
Work with RI School of the Future, Various School Systems in RI,  including: MiT, NUWC UUV & UAV Demonstrator,  RI School of the Future: Robotics Park, First Lego League, and Junior First Lego League.
2017 Providence Section- Soft Skills Series
Provide members with the opportunity to obtain hands on experience, in engineering work related skills.
Mid-Hudson
Casimer DeCusatis
Hudson Valley FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament
STEM outreach program for K-12 students.
Princeton Central Jersey
Hemant Vora
Legal Issues for Technical, Business & Management Professionals
Being a technical institute of engineers, the IEEE members at large are not familiar with legal issues in business environment. In general, a large number of engineering & business pro are employed, and do not have direct access to legal experts. This event will provide an opportunity to the local members to gain knowledge on current legal issues during emplyment, or when they are dealing with counter parts. Through interactions with the experts, the participants should also be able to know the options and resources available to them in case of future needs
NJ Coast
Dru Reynolds
Robot Challenge NJ 2017
To offer High School Students the opportunity to compete in an activity that aligns with Common Core Principals in a competitive experience which strengthens their skills in the following areas: Teamwork - Collaboration - Creativity - Design - Layout - Wiring - Programming - Soldering - Drilling - Writing - Oral Presentation -
Buffalo
Mary Christ
Sustainable Business EXPO
To provide exposure for IEEE members are seeking employment in the green energy field.,It is to increase the professional exposure of the IEEE Buffalo section in the Western New York area. IEEE membership and general information will be made available to the public This includes other.engineers, architects, and installers and public officials and stake holders.. This event will last about three hours. IEEE Buffalo Section will have a standard booth to meet the public and pass out information.
Binghamton
Vince Socci
UAV Drone Pilot Safety Training and Licensing Prep Course
Drone operations are becoming more commonplace in society. Any adult may purchase a drone for hobby operation, and may choose to pursue licensing for commercial operation. The FAA has recently issued rules for drone registration, pilot licensure, and operation. However, many users and technologists, including IEEE members, are unaware of these regulations and are not following them. There are also safety and licensing concerns with drone operation that are not known or understood by the average citizen. As IEEE has the mission to advance technology for humanity, there is an opportunity for IEEE to take a leadership role in preparing its members and the general public to be knowledgeable users of drone technology through the implementation of a safety and licensing preparation course. A course is being developed to provide our members with professional skills and safe operating certification.

4. Future Leaders Forum
The next FLF will beheld in Austin, TX in late July 2017
FLF is focused on developing Students and YPs into future IEEE leaders
FLF will be held every two years
FLF replaces the IEEE-USA Annual Meetings