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IEEE came into being in 1963 with the merger of AIEE and IRE. Both of those organizations were founded by leaders in industry. AIEE was founded 140 years ago by the likes of Edison, Tesla, Thomson, and Weston. Alexander Graham Bell served as an early president. IRE was founded in 1912 by leaders in the evolving wireless telegraphy industry.
By Fred Schindler, IEEE Technical Activities Vice President, 2024 IEEE’s mission is succinctly stated in “Advancing Technology for the Benefit of Humanity.” This is more than a slogan; it is actually what IEEE is chartered to do.
By: Fred Schindler
I’ve found great value in my IEEE membership. Yet I frequently hear the complaint that members don’t get much in return from joining. Sure, Spectrum and The Institute are included with membership, and they are great. But is that all?
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IEEE Technical Activities is proud to host the next IEEE Tech Talk at the November IEEE Meeting Series in Dallas, Texas, where Professor David J. Lary will speak on smart sensing in service of society, delivering actionable insights through scalable, software-defined sensors—from satellites to wearables to 24/7 city-wide networks, to autonomous robotic teams (in the air, on water, and on land.)
The first activity on record in the nuclear and plasma sciences field was the formation of a Nuclear Studies Committee in the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) in 1947 to determine the proper role of the IRE in this new technical field. Subsequently, in 1949, the Professional Group on Nuclear Science (PGNS) was formed, marking the early origins of the IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS).
While IAS continues to support members, students, Young Professionals, and WIE through webinars, publications, educational courses, and conferences, the society has been active in recent years, focusing on “Technology for the Benefit of Humanity,” focusing on contributions to humanitarian activities and partnerships throughout IEEE.
One day in 2015 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, I ran into a volunteer of the local IEEE Power and Energy Society Chapter, Manjula Hemapala. He told me about the plans to invite a legendary educator and Smart Grid pioneer Mo El-Hawary to Sri Lanka.
Recently I had the opportunity to attend the IEEE-MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in Washington, DC. I was really looking forward to hearing and learning from attending the outstanding technical paper sessions, panel discussions, and various workshops.
By: Shay Bahramirad, IEEE Power & Energy Society, 2024 President
As the effects of a changing climate continue to impact nearly every corner of the world, the challenges posed to the world’s electric grids and our respective economies will, as every year passes, become increasingly stark.
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