A Message from Marina Ruggieri, 2017 Technical Activities Vice President (Sept)
Dear Colleagues, In the second quarter of the year, the four ad hoc committees created to focus on TAB’s “New Challenging Topics,” namely: IEEE at the North and South Poles (Chair: Adriano Camps, GRS) IEEE in Food Engineering (Chair: John Verboncoeur, NPSS) IEEE in Dig Once (Chair: Bai Blyden, PES) Design for Ethics (Chair: Greg […]
Cyborg Rats and Monkey Mind Control
Cyborg intelligence relies on the meld of biology and silicon-based computing. It has the potential of enhancing our cognition, enhancing our perception, and enhancing our ability to actuate our thoughts. And … it isn’t just science fiction anymore. Recent scientific breakthroughs have illuminated the directed information pathway from computer components to the brain and vice […]
Diversity, Adversity, and Innovation
Diversity drives innovation in engineering and in all facets of life. Spotlight spoke with Rabab Ward, IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) President, about the adversity she has witnessed and how these experiences have influenced the development of technologies. Rabab discusses overcoming her own obstacles of being one of the first female engineers in her country […]
Anastasia Georgouli: What Entrepreneurs Want
Those who are introduced to the IEEE as students often develop life-long relationships with the organization, finding ways to contribute to the IEEE as it enriches their lives and careers. Anastasia Georgouli is no exception. Georgouli, who is currently a member of the IEEE Cyprus Section Executive Committee, became involved in the IEEE at the […]
Did You Know? (Sept)
There are proposed changes to the IEEE Code of Ethics. Members can comment on the changes on or before 30 October. IEEE Future Directions maintains a daily blog discussing insights and observations on emerging technologies, trends, and their implications. You are welcome to provide your thoughts and be part of the digital transformation day […]