MOTOR & DRIVE SYSTEMS 2005
Hyatt Regency Tampa, Tampa, FL
February 8-9, 2005

The conference will focus on the latest advancements and economics in electric motor and drive technology. Topics will include: new motors and drives, system design and integration for optimum performance, new components and materials, advancements in electronics and control, testing systems and techniques. Sessions will also cover market and financial aspects such as demand, supply and pricing outlook for motors, drives, materials and components as they relate to total system economics.

In response to attendee requests from last year's conference, this year's program will be expanded to include more sessions on technology developments and economics involved in industrial motor and drive applications.

IEEE SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE 2005 (SEC 2005)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
April 8-10, 2005

SoutheastCon is the annual IEEE Region 3 Technical, Professional, and Student Conference. It brings together Computer Scientists, Electrical, and Computer Engineering professionals, faculty and students to share the latest information through technical sessions, tutorials, and exhibits. It is the most influential conference in Region 3 for promoting awareness of the technical contributions made by our profession to the advancement of engineering science and to the community. As usual, attendance and technical program participation from areas outside IEEE Region 3 are encouraged and welcomed.

More information will be available at http://sec05.nova.edu/.

ProSpectives on Organic Microelectronics
Hotel Viking, Newport, RI
July 10-13, 2005

• ProSpectives in Organic Microelectronics is jointly sponsored by the ACS, IEEE and MRS
• The ProSpectives conferences series combines all the best elements of scientific conferences
• Narrowly focused treatments of topical subjects
• Presentations by top authorities on the subject, every speaker, from the keynote to the last presenter, is hand picked from among the field's top experts
• Attendance is limited to 150, so you will have the chance to meet and talk to the presenters and fellow attendees
• Short programs that let you put in a day or two at the office the same week of the conference
• Venues which are comfortable, in easy-to-reach cities

For more information go to:
http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/microelectronics.html?DOC=acsprospectives%5c05orgmicroelectronics%5cindex.html.

ELECTRICAL INSULATION CONFERENCE 2005
Indiana Convention Center, in Indianapolis
October 24-26, 2005

The Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC) is co-sponsored by the Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

The Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Association (EMCWA) organizes a technical conference under the name of Electrical Manufacturing Expo (EME) that is held concurrent with EIC. The joint conference offers short courses and workshops on the application of insulating materials, assessment of electrical apparatus and related topics. The associated Exhibition will feature commercial exhibits by suppliers of materials, components, manufacturing equipment and test instrumentation.

Student Stipends

The 2005 EIC will provide $500 (US) towards expenses for up to 10 students on a first come first serve basis. The stipends will be awarded to help full time students to participate in the conference. Applications for stipends are to be made no later than May 31, 2005. For further details visit the website address given in this communication.

For further information visit http://www.deis.nrc.ca/eic2005/eic2005.htm.