[General] IEEE JRACS Seminar at the Alabama RoboticsTechnology Park - Tuesday, April 24, 5:30pm

[Leandro Barajas]

*Dear IEEE Society Members,*

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This is an announcement for a IEEE JRACS Chapter meeting and monthly
Technical Seminar.

If you are planning to attend please register using the link below.

This is an open event, so please feel free to forward this information to
your colleagues or anyone that could be interested in the topic.

Finally, if your company is interested in sponsoring food/drinks for this
or for a future event please contact me.

*Meeting Agenda:*

5:30pm Networking & Registration
5:45pm JRACS Chapter Meeting
6:00pm Technical Presentation
6:30pm ARTP Tour
7:00pm Adjourn

Best,
*Leandro G. Barajas, Ph.D., PMP, IEEE SM*
Chapter Vice­-Chair IEEE Joint Robotics & Automation - Controls Systems
(JRACS) Society
IEEE Huntsville Section, Huntsville, AL
www.LeandroBarajas.com
L.G.Barajas at ieee.org
+1 (248)705-8192



*IEEE Joint Robotics & Automation - Controls Systems (JRACS) Chapter Seminar
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*Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP) Tour & Presentation*

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*By Terry Griffin*

Executive Director, Alabama Robotics Technology Park



*Location:*

Alabama Robotic Technology Park

6505 U.S. Hwy 31, Tanner, AL
35671<http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=34.651003,-86.951165&hl=en&sll=34.651674,-86.951015&sspn=0.009038,0.021136&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=16&t=m&z=16>

(Across from the Calhoun Community College - see attached directions)



*Date:*

Tuesday April 24, 5:30pm-7:00pm



Soft drinks will be provided



*Please Register at:*
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*https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/12111*
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If your company is interested in sponsoring food/drinks for this event

please contact the event organizers (see below).

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*Abstract:*

Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP) — The RTP was created by
collaboration among the state of Alabama, Calhoun Community College,
Alabama Industrial Development Training, and robotics industry leaders
across the nation.  Phase I of the RTP, opened in November 2010, provides
education and training for current and next generation jobs in industrial
automation and robotics technology.  Alabama manufacturers can receive
no-cost employee training at this world-class facility.  Phase II, opened
in August 2011, conducts research and development/test and evaluation of
robotics and unmanned systems technology in areas of manufacturing and
national security.  Plansexist to expand into service, healthcare,
agriculture, and other robotic areas.  A future Phase III will serves as a
robotic business integration and entrepreneurial incubation activity. The
RTP also serves as a hub for North Alabama K-12 BEST and FIRST robotic
clubs.  For more information, visit www.alabamartp.org.



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*Speaker Bio:*



Terry Griffin serves as Director of the new Alabama Robotic Technology
Park. He retired after 30 years of service in the United States Marine
Corps earning distinction during the last 5 years as Project Manager,
Robotic Systems Joint Project Office. His leadership in fielding ground
robotic systems helped save lives and alter history by earning robotics a
new and permanent place in support of national security. After retirement,
Terry provided robotic advice to the Von Braun Center for Science and
Innovation, Marshall Space Flight Center, and the Army Aviation and Missile
Research, Development and Engineering Center. President of the Pathfinder
Chapter in the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International,
Terry helped raise more than $100,000 each year in 2010 and 2011 for K-12
and college robotic grants and scholarships. Terry possesses a B.A. in
Communications from Auburn University and an MBA from Averett University.
He is also a graduate of the U. S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College
and a Fellow of the Department of State Senior Seminar.



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For more information please contact:
Leandro G. Barajas, Ph.D., PMP, IEEE SM
IEEE JRACS Chapter Vice­Chair, L.G.Barajas at ieee.org, +1(248) 705-8192

To be added or removed from the IEEE Huntsville Section email list,
just send an email to L.G.Barajas at ieee.org with
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