Dr. Furse is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in diagnosing faults in aging electrical wiring systems and for translating advanced electromagnetics research into real‑world impact through her company, LiveWire Innovation. She is also widely known for her contributions to antenna design, computational electromagnetics, and telemetry antennas for medical implants.
In her signature talk, “Arcs and Sparks: Finding Faults on Aging Electrical Wiring,” Dr. Furse will explore the physics of intermittent electrical faults, the evolution of diagnostic technologies, and engineering breakthroughs that enable real‑time fault detection in complex wiring systems. She will also share career insights from her journey as an engineer, educator, inventor, and entrepreneur.
This event offers valuable technical depth for professionals working in electromagnetics, aerospace, reliability engineering, biomedical engineering, and safety‑critical systems. Students and early‑career engineers will gain inspiration and practical guidance from Dr. Furse’s experiences in research, innovation, and leadership.
Speaker(s): Dr. Cynthia Furse
Agenda:
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6:00 PM – Welcome & Introductions
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6:05 PM – Opening remarks from IEEE Utah Section / YP Utah
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6:10 PM – Technical Talk: Arcs and Sparks: Finding Faults on Aging Electrical Wiring
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7:00 PM – Q&A with Dr. Cynthia Furse
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7:15 PM – Networking & Refreshments
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7:30 PM – Closing and announcements
Bldg: Workspace Building, Zions Bank Technology Campus – Workspace Building, 7860 S Bingham Junction Blvd , Midvale, Utah, United States, 84047, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/569693
