By Rabab Ward, IEEE Educational Activities Vice President, 2024
IEEE Educational Activities fosters lifelong learning in engineering and technology. Through partnerships with IEEE’s Societies, Councils, and Technical Communities, it ensures members stay current and inspires future engineers. Key programs such as the IEEE Learning Network, EPICS in IEEE, and IEEE TryEngineering thrive thanks to these collaborations.
IEEE Learning Network
IEEE Learning Network (ILN) celebrating its 5th anniversary as a premier eLearning platform for technical professionals. Societies and Councils (S/C) have significantly contributed to ILN’s content and growth, More than 321,000 learners have enrolled in 1,470+ courses. Societies, Councils and other IEEE Units share their expertise by contributing content; which makes them available to everyone in a searchable single location.
EPICS in IEEE
Students, engineers, and community organizations come together to design and implement projects that transform lives through EPICS in IEEE projects. Since 2009, EPICS in IEEE has facilitated over 219 service learning projects in 34 countries. Students gain technical experience, as well as important career skills, through the program.
“Working together with the rest of the team helped me learn the importance of teamwork, communication, and collaboration,” said a student from Installation of Solar Powered System at Itara Health Center.
In 2024 the IEEE Industry Applications Society supported service-learning projects that align with its mission and vision, providing more than US$65,000 to fund 13 student projects. The IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society (IMS), the IEEE Antenna and Propagation Society (APS), and the IEEE Solid-State Circuit Society (SSCS) have also recently partnered with EPICS in IEEE. Learn how you or your S/C can partner with EPICS in IEEE.
IEEE TryEngineering
IEEE TryEngineering has seen numerous successful collaborations. The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) partnered to create a dedicated page focused on all resources related to their field of interest.
IEEE TryEngineering has seen numerous successful collaborations. The IEEE Signal Processing Society collaborated on an introductory video to help introduce educators to the technology. Lesson plans that highlight signal processing technology can be found on the TryEngineering/Signal Processing Partnership page. The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) partnered to create a Hands-on Activity competition and a collection of lesson plans. These resources are featured on the TryEngineering/Communication Society Partnership page.
Additionally, the TryEngineering grants program has been bolstered by societies such as the IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Signal Processing Society, and IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society who have sponsored grants for innovative projects. One notable success story is the grant awarded to the IEEE Student Branch at RV College of Engineering (RVCE) in Bangalore, India, in collaboration with the IEEE Communications Society for their “IOT Workshop – Learn, Create, Innovate.” The grant enabled the branch to engage 50 local students in hands-on activities, improving their IoT skills and fostering collaboration. The program significantly boosted students’ understanding and interest in STEM careers.
In 2024, eight societies sponsored TryEngineering Summer Institute scholarships, which funded participation for 30 students. Additionally, the IEEE STEM Summit is presented annually, by TryEngineering. Your society can participate during the virtual event which will take place from October 23-25.
Partner with IEEE Educational Activities
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With respect, it’s nice that the photo shows a small boy examining a glider, but unfortunate that he is doing this with a laptop computer hogging his workbench, instead of actual practical tools. It’s as if the marketing people intended to convey the notion that things are made by computers. Computers make absolutely nothing! One could go so far as to say that the image is disrespectful to craftsmen (and students) who actually make things instead of gawping at them on a screen. IEEE should know better. Sorry for the forceful wording! (IEEE Fellow)