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Earn CEU and PDH Credits through the Broadcast Technology Society Resource Center
Continuing education requirements are designed to keep students and engineers at the cusp of technology, research, and best practices–but they’re often hard to attain or require significant coordination. IEEE’s Broadcast Technology Society Resource Center offers on-demand CEU and/or PDH credits through courses from the industry’s leading experts, on topics including NextGen TV is NOW and Radio Content Delivery, RF and Beyond Video.
Educational credits are available at a discounted rate for society members. Resources offering CEUs and/or PDHs include:
- The Codec Debate
- NextGen TV is NOW
- Radio Content Delivery, RF, and Beyond Video
- 5G Content Production Video
It’s easy to get started!
- Visit the BTS Resource Center
- Select a product that offers educational credits: Look for the "CEUs/PDHs Available" designation on the resource page
- Purchase your product and the associated educational credit, at a steep society member discount
- Experience the content and access it for up to 365 days
- Complete a quiz or evaluation as a simple follow-up to your course available on the course page
- Receive an educational certificate via email and share it to prove course completion.
Ready to start earning valuable CEUs and/or PDHs? Visit the BTS Resource Center.
Voting has Opened for the 2022-2024 Administrative Committee
The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society Nominations Committee has supplied a slate of eight nominees for election to the 2022-2024 Administrative Committee. The voting has opened on September 15, 2021.
This year’s election continues to offer an electronic balloting option. If you would like to cast your ballot electronically you will need your IEEE Account username/password. If you do not remember your account information, you may retrieve it on the voter login page.
It's your choice – you may send in the paper ballot by mail using the envelope provided OR cast your ballot electronically by using the URL below to access the ballot through the Internet and cast your vote now https://eballot4.votenet.com/
Please vote for UP TO FIVE candidates. Ballot cards or electronic ballots must be received at IEEE no later than 29 October 2021. Any returns received after this date will not be counted. The online voting site will close at 4:00 pm Eastern Time.
If you have any questions about the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society voting process, please contact
ieee-btvote@ieee.org or +1 732 562 3904
BTS July PULSE virtual event recordings now available on the BTS Resource Center
IEEE Broadcast Technology Society will host the Broadcast Symposium in 2022
March 3, 2021- 2021 is ahead of us and the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) is excited to return to a healthy future. We are aware that the postponement of the 2020 IEEE Broadcast Symposium left our community missing a key event, where vital industry discussions are exchanged and connections are fortified. BTS understands this event is an annual milestone on our calendar and we always look forward to engaging with our friends and colleagues, however BTS needs to keep everyone's safety as our top priority.
After carefully evaluating the announcements, guidance, and news released by relevant national and international organizations, and as a result of the current global environment and continued uncertainties, we have made the decision that the IEEE Broadcast Symposium will take place again in 2022. BTS continues its efforts to create an event that will exceed industry expectations; evolving with thought provoking content and audience demands.
Please check our website https://bts.ieee.org and follow us on social media for upcoming information on dates and location for the IEEE Broadcast Symposium 2022, and all BTS virtual events taking place throughout 2021. We look forward to meeting you in person very soon!
ABOUT BTS: The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) is a membership organization open to everyone in the broadcast industry and allied fields. The BTS mission is to serve the needs of its members; to enhance their professional knowledge by keeping them informed of the latest research results and industry trends, and provide enriching educational and networking opportunities.
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An engineering degree can be a great investment, one that could lead to a lucrative and fulfilling career — but first, you’ll need to figure out how to pay for school. Fortunately, there are scholarships for engineering students that could make your education much more affordable.
14 scholarships for engineering students
Whether you’re planning to major in mechanical engineering, computer engineering or another specialty, one or more of these scholarships could be a great match. Note that the application deadlines can change from year to year, so be sure to check the website links below.
1. AACE International Scholarship
2. AIAA Scholarships
3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) scholarships
4. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Scholarships
5. ASHRAE Society Scholarship Program
6. Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Senior Undergraduate Scholarship
7. Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
8. IEEE Broadcast Technology Society / AFCCE Jules Cohen Memorial Scholarships
9. National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
10. Olin E. Teague Scholarship
11. SPIE scholarships
12. Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
13. UNCF STEM Scholars Program
14. Women in Leadership Scholarship
● Plus: Where to find additional scholarship opportunities
1. AACE International Scholarship
Award amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: Generally in March
AACE International offers scholarship awards to engineering students who have completed at least one year of college. Many engineering majors are eligible, as well as those studying business administration, building construction or quantity surveying. You’ll also need a GPA of at least 3.0 to qualify for this scholarship award.
2. AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship
Award amount: $10,000
Deadline: March
Through the Roger W. Kahn Scholarship, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) awards up to four $10,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors who plan to pursue aerospace or another STEM major at college. You’ll need to show an interest in aerospace through your extracurricular activities and have a 3.5 minimum high school GPA.
Along with winning a scholarship award, you could also get a $2,500 travel stipend to attend an AIAA event, along with a mentor to help you plan your career in aerospace.
3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) scholarships
Award amount: varies
Deadline: February for undergraduates, March for graduates and high school students
The ASME Foundation administers a number of scholarships for engineering students. The Kenneth Andrew Roe Scholarship ($13,000), American Electric Power Scholarship ($4,000) and Frank and Dorothy Miller Scholarship ($2,000), for example, are just a few of the awards available to students who are studying mechanical engineering.
Check out the foundation’s website for its full list of scholarships and their requirements.
4. American Nuclear Society (ANS) scholarships
Award amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: February or April, depending on award
The American Nuclear Society offers a variety of scholarships for STEM majors with an interest in nuclear science. High school seniors can apply for the ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship of (with an award of $1,000), while current college students can pursue the ANS Incoming Sophomore or Undergraduate Scholarships ($2,000).
Head to the ANS website for its full roster of engineering scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
5. ASHRAE Society Scholarship Program
Award amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: May or December, depending on the award
Over the past 30 years, ASHRAE has awarded over $2.25 million in scholarships to more than 400 students. To be eligible for one of the foundation’s 45 scholarships, you’ll need to become an ASHRAE student member and show an interest in the HVAC or refrigeration industry.
Other eligibility requirements include a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, demonstrated leadership and community service.
6. Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Senior Undergraduate Scholarship
Award amount: $5,000 to $10,000
Deadline: March
ASDSO awards scholarships to rising college seniors who are enrolled in a civil engineering program and show an interest in “hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation of dams.”
When determining winners, the scholarship committee looks at your GPA (minimum 2.5 required), academic achievement, work experience, activities, financial need and essay.
7. Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Award amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: March
To be considered for this merit-based award from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), you must be going into your junior or senior year at an ASF-affiliated school and be nominated by a faculty member. Along with pursuing a degree in STEM, you’ll need to be planning to pursue research in your field (or to advance your field in some other way) after earning your degree.
8. IEEE Broadcast Technology Society / AFCCE Jules Cohen Memorial scholarships
Award amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Varies by award
These awards go to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in a career in broadcast engineering. To select winners, the scholarship committee looks at a variety of factors, including a personal statement, academic record, financial need and relevant extracurriculars.
9. National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Award amount: Varies
Deadline: April or June, depending on award
NSPE offers several scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The George P. Hightower, P.E. scholarship, for example, awards $3,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student studying engineering. Meanwhile, the Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship seeks to promote diversity in engineering by awarding $2,500 to high schoolers who are “member[s] of an underrepresented ethnic minority in the field of engineering: African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander.”
For the full list of scholarships for engineering students, head to the NSPE website.
10. Olin E. Teague Scholarship
Award amount: $4,000
Deadline: October
The National Space Club and Foundation offers this scholarship to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a major and career in aerospace fields. The scholarship application asks for a statement of intent and a relevant research paper, along with other information.
11. SPIE scholarships
Award amount: Up to $11,000
Deadline: February
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, offers a variety of scholarships awards for students of optical engineering and related fields, including:
- D.J. Lovell Scholarship ($11,000 annually)
- John Kiel Scholarship ($10,000 annually)
- Laser Technology, Engineering, and Applications Scholarship ($5,000 annually)
- Optical Design and Engineering Scholarship ($5,000 annually)
- BACUS Scholarship ($5,000 annually)
- Teddi Laurin Scholarship ($5,000 annually)
Head to SPIE’s scholarship page to learn more details about each award.
12. Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
Award amount: Up to $30,000 per year, plus other benefits
Deadline: September through October
The U.S. Intelligence Community offers the Stokes scholarship program to high school seniors, especially minority students, who intend to major in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. This program will cover your tuition and mandatory fees up to $30,000 per year, as well as providing you with a year-round salary while you attend school.
In exchange, you’ll work durings the summers at the National Security Agency’s (NSA) headquarters, as well as agree to work at the NSA after you graduate for at least 1.5 times your length of study. If you studied for four years, for example, you’d commit to six years of working at the NSA.
Learn more about the scholarship program, along with its requirements and benefits, on the U.S. Intelligence Careers website.
13. UNCF STEM Scholars Program
Award amount: Up to $2,500 per year for freshmen and sophomores; up to $5,000 per year for juniors and seniors; up to $5,000 for a research or internship stipend
Deadline: April
The UNCF STEM Scholars Program was “designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for African American high school students who aspire to earn STEM degrees and to pursue careers in STEM fields.”
Some of the program’s requirements include a rigorous course of study in high school in math and science courses, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need.
Along with a scholarship award, the program provides a stipend for a STEM-related project or internship, academic support, mentoring and access to online support services and other resources.
14. Women in Leadership Scholarship
Award amount: $5,000
Deadline: Not currently available, check website for more information
Engineering consulting firm Brown & Caldwell offers the Women in Leadership Scholarship to women interested in pursuing a profession in environmental fields.
This scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors or graduate students who are majoring in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering, or one of the environmental sciences, such as geology, hydrogeology or ecology.
Along with meeting eligibility requirements, such as having a GPA of at least 3.0, you must write an essay answering the following prompt: “Tell us about a personal experience that influenced your decision to focus on environmental studies.”
Where to find additional scholarship opportunities
Along with checking out the awards on this list, you can search for additional scholarships for engineering students with these scholarship search tools.
You could also try asking your school counselor for local opportunities that you might not know about. Finally, check with your college to find out if your department has any awards specific to your field of study.
By applying for scholarships, as well as submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you can earn money for college that will bring down the cost of your degree and reduce the amount you need to borrow in student loans.
IEEE BTS joins RadioDNS
We have more great news – Broadcast Technology Society of the IEEE has joined RadioDNS as a member.
The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) is a membership organization open to everyone in the broadcast industry and allied fields. The BTS mission is to serve the needs of its members; to enhance their professional knowledge by keeping them informed of the latest research results and industry trends, and provide enriching educational and networking opportunities.
Originally formed in 1912 as the Institute of Radio Engineers, it has been through a few changes, but it was in 1976 that the IEEE was organised into Societies, and broadcasting became a part of the IEEE Broadcast, Cable and Consumer Electronics Society. On their website they describe their field of interest:
Broadcasting is a one-to-many communication service in which the transmissions are intended for direct reception by the general public or a target audience, which may include audio, video and/or data services. The field of interest of the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) shall encompass devices, equipment, techniques, and systems related to broadcast technology, including the production, distribution, wired and wireless transmission, propagation aspects and reception.
The IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity and the Broadcast Technology Society is one of the technical societies & councils you can join as an IEEE member.
We are delighted to welcome them to RadioDNS and we believe there is much alignment between our two organisations.
Ben Dawson Honored With IEEE BTS Award
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 ⋅ UPDATED: NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Ben Dawson — whose name is associated with more than a hundred medium-wave, UHF and VHF broadcasting antenna and transmission system projects in the United States and abroad — is the recipient of a notable honor from the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society.
The BTS chose Dawson to receive its Jules Cohen Outstanding Achievement Award.
“Although we could not present Ben with the award in person, he attended the October virtual BTS Adcom meeting as an invited guest, where President Ralph Hogan virtually presented him with the award,” the society said in an announcement.
Dawson has six decades of experience in telecommunications engineering, and specializes in antenna and propagation design and analysis. (For a sampler of his many projects, see below.)
“Ben received numerous nominations from many colleagues throughout the industry,” the IEEE BTS stated. “One nominator stated ‘If Ben Dawson is associated with a project, it has instant credibility.’ Another nominator stated ‘Ben has always been a fabulous mentor.’”
Dawson taught himself calculus in high school to better understand antennas, according to a Radio World profile story in 2006.
“When I was 15, I began working an air shift during the summers for a radio station in Salem, Ore., but when the transmitter broke — an old RCA 250L — I was the only one who could fix it,” he recalled at the time. “Then my parents moved to Portland, Ore., and I started work for KUIK(AM), which was half-owned by Harold Singleton, who was a consulting engineer. Once Harold realized I could fix things I became his go-fer.”
After college, where he was chief engineer of Harvard’s student FM station WHRB for a year or so, and after stops as the chief of several West Coast radio stations, Dawson formed Hatfield & Dawson in 1973 along with Jim Hatfield Jr., and Maury Hatfield.
The Cohen award is given to “exemplify outstanding work in the field of broadcasting, focusing on Integrity, professionalism, quality, extent, reach and thoroughness of the candidates work as well as commitment to client success.” Last year’s recipient was Gary Cavell.
It is named after Jules Cohen, who among other contributions played a major role in developing the rules governing assignment of stations in the noncommercial educational portion of the FM band.
Ben Dawson received the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Engineering Achievement Award in 2006, with his longtime project partner Ron Rackley. He has produced numerous policy analyses and technical research for private clients as well as local, state, federal and foreign governments. He’s a past delegate to study groups of the International Telecommunications Union.
He’s a professional electrical engineer who is a member of several IEEE societies, as well as the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers and the Society of American Military Engineers.
Check out Ben’s favorites
Radio World asked Ben Dawson to list some of of his favorite or more interesting jobs. He replied by email:
1. Diplexing 620 Portland on the 1190 antenna when the Port of Portland destroyed the beautifully designed 620 antenna (designed/implemented by Harold Singleton), ironic since 1190 had originally been at the 620 site.
2. The three-station frequency swap in the Miami area that Ron Rackley and I did, establishing the 1040 operation in Miami with 50 kW.
3. Designing the 900 MHz point-to-multipoint delivery system in the L.A. basin for City News Service of L.A.
4. Design (with Harris Broadcast engineering staff) of the conversion of the Loran antenna in western Iceland to LF broadcast, and designing the new LF broadcast antenna system in eastern Iceland.
5. Designing the adjacent-frequency two-site operation (954 kHz, 963 kHz) of what was then Radio Liberty in London, providing citywide coverage despite the unnecessarily restrictive allocation policies of the then-UK regulator (who’ve since been replaced by OFCOM).
6. Obtaining FCC authorization for the first fulltime slant-wire fed grounded AM antenna in several decades.
7. Designing and implementing the rebuild of the 1 megawatt VOA (USAGM now) antenna in Thailand so it would handle the peak modulation from a modern solid-state (DX-1000) transmitter.
8. Design and implementation (including supervising installation contracting) of conversion of the original R. France antenna at Cape Creco, Cyprus for use by Radio Sawa (USAGM). Two high-power directional antennas (600 kW and 1.2 MW) in close proximity.
New IEEE Event to Take Pulse of Industry
IEEE BTS Pulse three-day virtual event will touch on issues like broadcaster disaster preparedness
The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society is taking its 2020 symposium in a new direction with a new moniker.
Instead of hosting its traditional annual in-person IEEE Broadcast Symposium, the new BTS Pulse event will be a three-day virtual event held from Oct. 6–8 that will focus on the timely issue of broadcast disaster preparedness as well as 5G broadcasting and ATSC 3.0.
Radio is a very relevant instrument for disaster preparedness, said Samina Husain, BTS secretary and Pulse event co-chair, and so a session on the final day will explore the ins and out of broadcast disaster preparedness. The session will be chaired by Guy Bouchard, director of transmission systems at Télé-Québec, and will touch on lessons that have been learned during the current pandemic and explore how to design disaster-resilient infrastructure.
“Our priority is to ensure we have an established platform, enabling continuity to fulfill our integral role in industry of information sharing,” Husain said of the Pulse event. Since IEEE BTS was unable to host its annual Broadcast Symposium in-person due to the current pandemic environment, an event such as Pulse serves as an essential means of answering vital questions and discussing issues relevant to a global industry audience, she said.
The first session of the three-day event will be chaired by broadcast industry advisor Peter Siebert who will look at the role that 5G will play in the future of DTT broadcast. The second session, which will be chaired by ATSC President Madeleine Noland, will review the status of next-generation ATSC 3.0 rollout.
Similar to the IEEE Broadcast Symposium, this virtual event will provide attendees the opportunity to earn multiple continuing education credits or professional development hours.
“The sessions will include essential topics and innovation discussions as well as best practices and insights for both leaders and practitioners,” Husain said.
Registration details are available can be found on the BTS Pulse event website.
IEEE BTS Pulse Virtual Event Information
When: October 6–8
Time: 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. ET each day
Schedule:
Day 1 — 5G & Broadcasting: Session Chair Peter Siebert, broadcast industry advisor
Day 2 — ATSC 3.0 Implementation & Roll Out: Session Chair Madeleine Noland, ATSC president
Day 3 — Broadcast Disaster Preparedness: Session Chair Guy Bouchard, director of transmission systems at Tele-Quebec
IEEE Broadcast Technology Society Offers a Three-Day Virtual Event
5G Broadcasting will be the focus of the first session chaired by Peter Siebert, Broadcast Industry Advisor; Will 5G be the future of DTT broadcast? What role will 5G play? Will 5G replace or complement DVB or ATSC Broadcast?
To conclude the event, the third session chaired by Guy Bouchard, Director of Transmission Systems at Tele-Quebec will focus on Broadcast Disaster Preparedness; Lessons learned during the pandemic? Were broadcasters ready? Radio broadcast, the ultimate solution for emergencies? Can there be a truly disaster resilient infrastructure?
Registration and speaker information will be available soon on the BTS website https://bts.ieee.org/
ABOUT BTS: The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) is a membership organization open to everyone in the broadcast industry and allied fields. The BTS mission is to serve the needs of its members; to enhance their professional knowledge by keeping them informed of the latest research results and industry trends, and provide enriching educational and networking opportunities.
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TWEET THIS: IEEE Broadcast Society Offers Virtual Event on October 6-8, 2020. The event will have top industry experts covering 5G and EMBS in Broadcasting, ATSC 3.0 Implementation and Roll Out, and Broadcast Emergency Disaster Preparedness
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Margaux Toral, Society Promotions & Marketing Manager, IEEE Broadcast Technology Society
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