Rakesh Kumar: Drawing From the Past to Improve the Future

As new technologies become increasingly omnipotent in our everyday lives, Rakesh Kumar, IEEE Fellow and former President of the IEEE Solid-States Circuits Society says the IEEE must focus on not only people who create new

Out of this World Work in the Life Sciences

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to conduct biomedical research in microgravity? Every day, teams of engineers, scientists, and medical practitioners are taking on the challenges of working in the unique environments space offers

Exciting Opportunities: Technical Communities Continue to Evolve

As technology continues to advance and evolve at a rapid pace, it can be difficult to keep up with ever-changing emerging subject areas. Despite the challenging and daunting stride at which technology marches forward, it

Message from the 2014 Technical Activities Vice President

A Message from Dr. Jacek Zurada, 2014 Technical Activities Vice President (May)

IEEE is becoming increasingly global as evidenced by rapid increases in Society membership in Regions 8, 9, and 10. Our expanding global presence parallels overall globalization trends and reflects the rapid emergence of large and

New IEEE Publication is Electric!

IEEE’s newest publication, IEEE Electrification Magazine, is dedicated to all means of electrified transportation, from bicycles to airplanes, and everything in between. Jointly published quarterly by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), IEEE Industry

The Internet’s Not Finished Yet

Last year’s revelations about the US government’s surveillance of online traffic were a wake-up call to provide better protection of user privacy and confidentiality — including the regular use of end-to-end cryptography at multiple levels

David Alan Grier: A Voice for Technology

David Alan Grier: A Voice for Technology

As technologies evolve, David Alan Grier, IEEE Fellow and former President of the IEEE Computer Society, foresees a dramatic change in how the technological community will adapt. In his multiple roles as IEEE volunteer, professor

Video Spotlight: Smart Cities

Roberto Saracco (Chair of IEEE’s Future Directions Committee, and EIT ICT Labs Italian Node Director) along with other supporters of Smart Cities initiatives, highlights IEEE’s endorsement of a transition toward smart and better cities, and

Report Highlights Need for Researcher Support in Changing Environment

The research enterprise is changing, and IEEE has to manage that transition, or risk slowing down progress. This is the key finding of meetings held last year around the world to determine the future of