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01 Jun 23

IEEE President’s Note: Connecting the Unconnected

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

At IEEE, we know that the advancement of science and technology is the engine that drives the improvement of the quality of life for every person on this planet. Unfortunately, as we are all aware, today’s world faces significant challenges, including escalating conflicts, a climate crisis, food insecurity, gender inequality,…

31 May 23

Advice and Resources for Tech Workers Coping With Job Loss

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Tens of thousands of tech workers have been laid off by companies recently, including at Amazon, Dropbox, GitHub, Google, Microsoft, and Vimeo. Startups, too, have made cuts, according to TechCrunch.To help IEEE members cope with losing a job, The Institute asked Chenyang Xu for advice. The IEEE Fellow is president…

27 May 23

The Relay That Changed the Power Industry

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

For more than a century, utility companies have used electromechanical relays to protect power systems against damage that might occur during severe weather, accidents, and other abnormal conditions. But the relays could neither locate the faults nor accurately record what happened. Then, in 1977, Edmund O. Schweitzer III invented the…

22 May 23

This Stevens Institute of Technology Student Got a Head Start in Engineering

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Many teenagers take a job at a restaurant or retail store, but Megan Dion got a head start on her engineering career. At 16, she landed a part-time position at FXB, a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering company in Chadds Ford, Pa., where she helped create and optimize project designs.She…

19 May 23

IEEE Celebrates Engineering Pioneers and Emerging Technologies

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

IEEE’s Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit and Honors Ceremony showcases emerging technologies and celebrates engineering pioneers who laid the groundwork for many of today’s electronic devices. I attended this year’s events, held on 4 and 5 May in Atlanta. Here are highlights of the sessions, which are available on IEEE.tv.…

18 May 23

This Engineer Promotes Innovation-Based Projects in Uganda

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Ever since Lwanga Herbert was a youngster growing up in Kampala, Uganda, he wanted to create technology to improve his community. While attending a vocational school, he participated in a project that sought technological solutions for local electricians who were having problems troubleshooting systems.Herbert helped develop a detector to measure…

15 May 23

U.N.’s ITU Secretary-General Receives IEEE President’s Award

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union, was named the recipient of this year’s IEEE President’s Award. She is being recognized for “distinguished leadership and contributions to the public.” The IEEE member has championed global connectivity and digital inclusion for more than 30 years. Bogdan-Martin is the first woman…

12 May 23

Morris Tanenbaum, Inventor of the Silicon Microchip, Dies at 94

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Morris TanenbaumSilicon microchip inventor Fellow, 94; died 26 FebruaryTanenbaum’s research in the mid-1950s proved that silicon was a better semiconductor material for transistors than germanium, which was commonly used at the time. His discovery paved the way for more efficient transistors critical in technologies that ushered in the Information Age.He…

03 May 23

IEEE Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Since its launch in 1973, the IEEE Foundation has raised more than US $135 million for more than 250 IEEE programs that improve access to technology, enhance technological literacy, and support education.IEEE’s philanthropic partner is celebrating its 50th anniversary with several events that showcase the profound impact donors around the…

01 May 23

IEEE Spectrum Wins 11 Editorial Awards

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

IEEE Spectrum garnered top honors at this year’s annual Jesse H. Neal Awards ceremony, held on 21 April. Known as the Pulitzer Prizes of business-to-business journalism, the Neal Awards recognize editorial excellence. The SIIA (Software and Information Industry Association) bestows the awards. For the fourth year in a row, IEEE…

IEEE President’s Note: Connecting the Unconnected

Advice and Resources for Tech Workers Coping With Job Loss

The Relay That Changed the Power Industry

This Stevens Institute of Technology Student Got a Head Start in Engineering

IEEE Celebrates Engineering Pioneers and Emerging Technologies

This Engineer Promotes Innovation-Based Projects in Uganda

U.N.’s ITU Secretary-General Receives IEEE President’s Award

Morris Tanenbaum, Inventor of the Silicon Microchip, Dies at 94

IEEE Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy

IEEE Spectrum Wins 11 Editorial Awards

Electronic skin can self-heal after a cut, researchers find

IEEE President’s Note: Connecting the Unconnected

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