IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Participates in Celebration of Marconi's Transatlantic Wireless Experiment

Lakecrest Students Join Marconi Radio Club of Newfoundland and Poldhu Amateur Radio Club in Transatlantic Radio Commemoration

Published: Dec 15, 2023 by IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section

Marconi raising the kite at Signal Hill for the transatlantic experiment. Published by Newfoundland and Labrador History in Colour and colorized by The Photo Mender.

On Tuesday, Dec 12th, 2023, the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section, in collaboration with the Marconi Radio Club of Newfoundland (MRCN) and the Poldhu Amateur Radio Club (PARC) in England, commemorated Guglielmo Marconi’s groundbreaking transatlantic wireless experiment, originally perfomed at Signal Hill. Hosted by the Johnson Geo Centre, the event paid tribute to Marconi’s historic 1901 experiment on Signal Hill.

Participating organizations included the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador, Johnson Geo Centre (Memorial University of Newfoundland), Poldhu Amateur Radio Club (Cornwall, UK), Marconi Radio Club of Newfoundland, and Lakecrest Independent School.

Thrilled to share that our Gr. six students teamed up with the Marconi group to send wireless messages to England! 🌐...
Posted by Lakecrest Independent School on Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The day commenced with a lecture on Marconi and the art and science of radio, followed by a hands-on crystal radio workshop. Participants constructed devices reminiscent of the early days of wireless communication.

A significant highlight of the event occurred at 12:25 PM NST when a direct 2-way High-Frequency radio contact was established with the Poldhu Amateur Radio Club in Cornwall, UK. This connection facilitated the exchange of the letter ‘S’ and the transmission of radio telegrams. Notably, students from Lakecrest Independent School’s Grade six class played an integral role in this endeavor. Teaming up with the Marconi group, these students engaged in conversations across the miles and crafted crystal radios, tuning in to local stations.

The IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section extends its gratitude to all participants.

IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Announces Call for Applications for 2024 Graduate Scholarship

Active IEEE graduate student members can compete for a one-time $1000 scholarship. Deadline is Feb. 29, 2024.

The Awards committee of the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section is pleased to announce the call for applications for the IEEE Graduate Scholarship for the year 2024. This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding graduate students at Memorial University who have demonstrated academic excellence and made noteworthy contributions to the IEEE community.

IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Participates in Celebration of Marconi's Transatlantic Wireless Experiment

Lakecrest Students Join Marconi Radio Club of Newfoundland and Poldhu Amateur Radio Club in Transatlantic Radio Commemoration

Marconi raising the kite at Signal Hill for the transatlantic experiment. Published by Newfoundland and Labrador History in Colour and colorized by The Photo Mender.

NECEC has its 32nd Annual Conference at Memorial University

NECEC 2023 Celebrates Technological Advancements and Recognizes Outstanding Contributions in Electrical and Computer Engineering in Newfoundland and Labrador

The 32nd Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC 2023) happened on November 14, 2023, at the Emera Innovation Exchange Conference Centre, located in the Signal Hill Campus of Memorial University. Organized by the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section in collaboration with Memorial University of Newfoundland, the conference provided a platform for professionals in electrical, electronic, and computer engineering, along with information technologies, to showcase their latest research and innovations to the province’s growing technical community.

In Memoriam: Neil P. Riggs, P. Eng. (1948–2023)

Co-Founder of IEEE NL OES Chapter and Former IEEE NL Executive Member, Neil Riggs passes away at 74

The IEEE NL community is grieving the passing of Neil P. Riggs at the age of 74. A pioneering figure in oceanic research and engineering in Newfoundland and Labrador, Neil was part of the beginnings of the Newfoundland Oceans Research and Development Corporation (NORDCO) and an integral part of the development of commercial underwater acoustics projects in Newfoundland.

Neil was a dedicated volunteer of the IEEE NL Section, being one of the two founders of the NL chapter of the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, serving multiple times as its chair between 2010 and 2019. Neil was also a member of the executive committee in the IEEE International Oceans 2014 conference, held in St. John’s. He was also a keynote speaker in the 2018 edition of the annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC).

Funeral arrangements and memorial service details can be found at Carnell’s website. The engineering community is invited to pay their respects and share their memories of Neil P. Riggs, a true pioneer and advocate of innovation in oceanic engineering.