A Message from José M.F. Moura, 2016 Technical Activities Vice President (September)
In the third quarter of this year, IEEE Technical Activities continues to focus attention and efforts on identifying and nurturing the evolving needs of our under-served segments such as underrepresented minorities, young professionals, and women, while supporting numerous emerging and interdisciplinary areas including entrepreneurship, ethics in technology, and the IEEE Future Directions initiatives. We’ve renewed our […]
On the Use of AI – the Dependency Dilemma
Jeff Robbins, an IEEE Life Member and active IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology member for over 30 years, admits he pursued engineering for surprising reasons: he first studied the subject “because the three older boys next door did,” and later enrolled in graduate school at the University of New Mexico due to another […]
Eddie Custovic: Engaging Young Professionals
The future of your Society is fast approaching. Today’s Young Professionals will soon be the leaders of IEEE Societies and Councils, which is why it is so important to engage them now. Eddie Custovic, the Editor-in-Chief of IMPACT (IEEE Young Professionals’ publication) and IEEE Publication Services and Products Board (PSPB) Young Professional member, shares his […]
Did You Know? (September)
Are you in the loop? In this section, we highlight upcoming technical activities, hot topics, and other recent happenings that are of interest to the IEEE community. The IEEE annual election has begun. In addition to voting on candidates for IEEE volunteer positions, you can also vote on a proposed IEEE constitutional amendment. Voting closes […]
An Internet of Frugal Things for Small Agriculture
According to a study by the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and the United Nations Environment Programme, approximately 2.5 billion people live directly from agricultural production systems, either as full-or part-time farmers, or as members of farming households that support farming activities. These farms, run by “smallholders,” as they are called, face complications as there […]
Advance Your Career With Mentoring and Employment Opportunities
IEEE Collabratec™ is an integrated online community where technology professionals can network, collaborate, and further their career aspirations. IEEE Collabratec Opportunities features provide a place to search and manage employment opportunities, upload your CV/resume, and discover mentoring opportunities. Employment Opportunities on IEEE Collabratec Opportunities on IEEE Collabratec can assist users in finding employment. Follow […]
Advancing Technology for the Benefit of Humanity at the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference
To support IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity, there are multiple efforts throughout the organization to bring technology into the hands of NGOs and volunteer engineering organizations. One of these is the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC), which addresses critical issues for resource-constrained and vulnerable populations. At […]