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The
transformation of
the distribution
system is mind
boggling!

and develop standards
t o m a k e t h e m work
effectively and safely
with the existing grid.
Noteworthy is the recent launch of PES
University, which helps
engineers develop and
deploy the grid of the
future by keeping current with new developments while earning continuing education units/professional development hours for their
Professional Engineer requirements. He
also urges millennials to get involved
with PES as a recipe for success.
In "Society News," we have a brief
retrospective of the 2019 General Meeting (GM19), which was a terrific confer-

ence. The sessions proved
to be technically innovative and extraordinarily
informative. I enjoy seeing
close friends and making
new ones from all over
the world who share a
common passion for our
industry. It is my sincere hope to see more of
our readership at upcoming events, such
as the Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition and at GM20.

Thanks
Mohammad Shahidehpour has decided
to leave our Editorial Board after faithfully serving this magazine as an advisor, guest editor, and major contributor.

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A special note of appreciation to Mel
Olken, who continues to provide guidance
and tutelage, and to the IEEE publications
staff who make this publication possible. Thanks to the many contributors to
this issue, especially our guest editors,
Mani Vadari, Ron Melton, and Kevin
Schneider, and the support provided
to them by Steve Widergren. A note of
appreciation to Associate Editor John
Paserba and to Robert C. Henderson, who
provides editorial assistance.

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