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A Non-Engineer’s Journey to IEEE Leadership

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He has held leadership positions in the IEEE Jamaica Section , in IEEE Region 3 , and on the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities board. Both are from Jamaica. Her husband is a computer science professor at the University of Technology, Jamaica , in Kingston. The Jamaica Section has 135 IEEE members.

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A Novel IEEE Workshop Showcases Jamaica’s Engineering Community

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The IEEE Jamaica Section is acting as a catalyst to engage and inspire the island nation’s next generation of engineering and technology professionals. Brown also discussed the need to “support and build out Jamaica’s STEM higher education institutions.” Jamaica’s Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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& Jamaica Sean McNeil/GTRI Grigorian has extensive experience leading international cross-domain teams that support the commercial and defense industries. He found his personality was suited for working within the organization and building leadership skills. IEEE Senior Member Eric Grigorian Director, Region 3: Southern U.S.

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A Mexican Drug Cartel’s New Target? Seniors and Their Timeshares

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Several victims interviewed by The New York Times said the money they had lost to scammers exceeded the value of their initial investment in timeshares in Jamaica, California and Mexico. The building was in an upscale neighborhood, across the street from a park. Petersburg, Fla., Parents walked by, taking their children to school.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

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PRIYA KRISHNA 1914 East Sixth Street, Suite C; 512-706-9119; canjeatx.com East Austin | Bakery Hidden in an unassuming building in a residential neighborhood is the concha-meets-funfetti-pastry fever dream that is Comadre Panadería. The restaurant uses the discada method, also known as “cowboy wok” cooking, that’s popular in Mexico City.

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Why N.Y.C. Hotel Rooms Are So Expensive Right Now

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That is because of new zoning rules and special permits , also backed by the influential hotel workers union , that have restricted hotel development , making it more expensive to build and operate hotels. More than two dozen hotels are in the vicinity of the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, and Kennedy International Airport.