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You may register for one class within each series. There is no charge for tickets. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Geza Joos, MEng鈥�74, PhD鈥�87, is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He teaches courses and carries out research on electrical power systems and power electronics. His recent work explores the integration of renewable energy sources into current electrical systems, with special emphasis on the use of wind power. He is the author of numerous papers that have appeared in technical journals around the world, and is a member of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
Please note that is available until September 16, 2008. After this date, only phone, fax and mailed-in registrations will be processed.
Cost: Free