The 2022/2023 academic year was a remarkable period for the IEEE Student Branch at the University of Ibadan, marked by success from every perspective. The year was enriched with various participatory events, including general meetings, webinars, Xtreme, SPAC, amongst others. This recap highlights the key events, achievements, impact, and contributions made by the student body.

The Executive Committee

The Executives formed the core of the student body’s success. Their efforts, character, teamwork and resilience were crucial to the impact made by the body. This dedicated team, serving as the driving force and ingenuity behind the achievements and success of the previous session, was composed of:
Chairperson: Oluwatoberu Sotunde
Vice-Chairperson: Prosper Badejo
Secretary: Favour Adeyemi
Treasurer: Salome Olusoji
Publicity Lead: Oluwatoba Taiwo
Membership Lead: Anthony Alikah
Technical/Programs Lead: Testimony Aina
Design Lead: Obaloluwa Animashaun
Software Lead: Joseph Alikah
Hardware Lead: Testimony Adams
WIE Chair: Wuraola Akinlade

Overview

The 6 months period was filled with loads of activities, some of the key highlights include:

General Meetings:
Last session achieved a milestone of seven general meetings. Student members gained remarkable insights into professional skills such as networking, crafting a solid resume, curating a personal brand, and interview preparation, among others. Additionally, we hosted specialized workshops on emerging technologies, leadership seminars, and interactive Q&A sessions with industry experts. These experiences not only provided valuable knowledge but also fostered a sense of community and collaboration. Insights like these will undoubtedly help our members navigate the professional field of technology in the future, equipping them with the tools and confidence needed to succeed.

IEEE UI-SB 22/23 Flyer publicity

Webinars:
Another key theme last session was the introduction of webinars. Unlike the general meetings held at a determined on-campus venue, these webinars allowed student members from other campuses and universities to participate. The webinars featured distinguished panelists such as Sola Betiku (Principal Engineer, SHELL Nigeria), Emmanuel Afolayan (Design Engineer, Apple), and Donald Okafor (Software Lead, Microsoft), among others. These experts shared key insights on various technological and professional topics, covering areas such as career building in tech and engineering, the importance and relevance of technology, and experiences of former members now fully engaged in start-ups. The goal was to provide awareness, encourage and inspire members, build their confidence, answer questions, and alleviate any doubts they might have about their future in the field.

IEEE UI-SB 22/23 Flyer publicity

Hardware Training:
IEEE UI-SB hosted an exhilarating hardware training session for our members, delving into the fascinating world of hardware programming. With focus on hands-on learning and practical application, the training covered the fundamentals of hardware programming using ESP32 and Arduino platforms.
Throughout the session, participants had the opportunity to explore the intricacies of hardware programming, from understanding basic concepts to building innovative projects. Some of the projects built by members included:
– LCD distance indicator which allowed members gained valuable insights into interfacing sensors and displaying data on LCD screens using Arduino.
– Soil moisture content IoT device via ESP32 boards, which allowed participants to delve into the realm of Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technology.

IEEEXTreme 17.0:
IEEXTreme is a 24-hour programming competition that features tens of thousands of student programmers from all over the world in a battle of speed, skill and technical accuracy. The IEEEXtreme 17.0 Competition concluded on the 28th of October 2023, having IEEE-UISB’s teams coming in 2nd and 3rd place Nationwide. The two teams were made up of Ajileye Olaoluw, Anthony Alikah, Joseph Alikah and Olamide Atitebi.

Student Professional Awareness Conference 2024: #SPAC2024
IEEE UI-SB yearly Flagship Event went down with another bang as usual, but this time it was a little more, special.
With its central theme Engineering Your Future, SPAC2024 was an edge over previous sessions. It featured prominent individuals in the field sharing key insights with the student members, such as

Engr. Kayode A. Akomolafe of AWS,
Chisom C. Nwokwu of Microsoft,
Michael Taiwo of the Michael Taiwo Scholarship,
Oluwafemi Oluokon of Total Energies, to name a few.

Delegates of the IEEE OAU and UNILAG student bodies also made an appearance in the event. They, together with student members and other attendees, cited it as a remarkable, fun and insightful experience.

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What’s Next?

IEEE UI-SB 2023/2024 promises to uphold and exceed the standards set by the previous session, offering student members another unforgettable experience. The session is already underway with ambitious plans from the executives to make it as memorable as the last. We warmly welcome you to join us on another exciting journey.

 

By: Ekop Samuel
Webmaster 23/24