Smarter Health Care: Teaching Tech to Be More Caring
As smart healthcare applications become more pervasive through the use of smart technologies, the Internet of Things, and data analytics, a critical issue is beginning to emerge. The introduction of new technologies to healthcare has many benefits, but it can also widen the gap between patient and caregiver. However, although healthcare is becoming increasingly technology-based, […]
At Cornell EWH, Students Develop Low-Cost Healthcare. Cool.
Implementation, sustainability, scale, cost. These are some of the issues facing global healthcare. To address these issues, students at Cornell University use engineering and entrepreneurial concepts to make innovative and low-cost medical devices for developing countries. “When it comes to addressing the growing healthcare needs of the developing world, there is one repeated tactic that […]
Closing the Workforce Gap: The IEEE Power and Energy Society Scholarship Plus Initiative
With a significant lack of incoming power engineers due to too few undergraduates focusing on a power curriculum, coupled with a high number of planned retirements, the power and energy industry could soon face a critical talent gap. A group of IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) volunteers developed an initiative combining financial awards, career […]
IEEE Collabratec ™ Celebrates its First Birthday – With Gusto
In September 2015, IEEE introduced IEEE Collabratec ™, a unique technology platform where technology professionals can come together to network, create, and collaborate. During its first year since introduction, IEEE Collabratec attracted thousands of users, expanded its feature set, and stimulated the creation of a dozens of interactive topical communities. Smart Cities: Building a technical […]
A Message from José M.F. Moura, 2016 Technical Activities Vice President (December)
Dear Colleagues: In the last quarter of this year, IEEE Technical Activities continued to focus attention and efforts on nurturing our technical communities, providing new and diverse educational opportunities, widening our support to all segments of the community, and planning for more engagement in the coming year. IEEE Technical Activities has continued to support emerging […]
“A Great Time to Be an Entrepreneur”: An Interview with Ken Stauffer
Entrepreneurship is in. While startup activity was in decline several years ago, according to the 2015 Kauffman Index, the downward trend reversed last year, as more entrepreneurs launched their own businesses in what is the largest year-over-year increase in the past 20 years. IEEE members are no exception to this trend. According to a recent […]
Danica Kragic: On Robotics, Fashion, and Interdisciplinary Life
What do robotics engineering and fashion have in common? Much more than one might think! Swedish clothing brand Rodebjer’s new campaign concept “I Am” turns the spotlight on women who make a difference, and whose many interesting careers careers intersect with the fashion world in surprising ways. One of these women is Danica Kragic, a […]
Pragmatic Advice on Finding the Right Job in Computing
Where do you begin when looking for a job in computing? Should you research companies, consult your network, use a job site? Searching for computing jobs online generates thousands of results. How can you narrow down this list to find the best job for you? Then, how do you make yourself stand out against other […]
Did You Know? (December)
IEEE Collabratec™ recently celebrated its first birthday! During its first year since introduction, IEEE Collabratec attracted thousands of users, expanded its feature set, and stimulated the creation of a dozens of interactive topical communities. One especially active Collabratec community is the Smart Cities community, which now has over 5,000 participants – nearly the same size as […]