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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

1 October 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

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Discovering a World of Opportunities in 2020

We don't choose the time we live in, but can decide what we do with it. In this article, author Jacquelyn Adams takes a moment to look at some of the positives that have arisen from the challenges of 2020. What growth, what change, what development have you seen? What innovative ideas and pivots have you and your team made?

>Learn more

Free e-Book: Do Your Research and Development (R&D)!

If there is a place a company can quickly lose its edge, it's R&D. In this new e-book, free for IEEE members, author Harry T. Roman draws on his 36 years of industrial R&D experience to shed light on the research and development process, how to do it right, manage risk, and set yourself up for success.

COUNTDOWN TO IEEE DAY - 6 OCTOBER 2020

Select IEEE Learning Network Courses for US$10 Each

In honor of IEEE Day 2020, active IEEE members can get 10 select IEEE Educational Activities courses for US$10 each with the code ILNIEEE2020

> Visit the IEEE Day site for details

IEEE Day Contests are Open

• Bring your creativity to this year's celebrations and submit to the IEEE Day Photo Contest
• Participate in the 60 Second Innovation Video Contest by coming up with an innovative solution to a real world problem

> View the videos

IEEE Day Refer a Friend Incentive - Double Awards

The month of October is a great time to share your enthusiasm and knowledge of IEEE by referring a friend or colleague to become an IEEE member. As an IEEE Day celebration incentive all qualifying referrals will receive double awards for the entire month of October. Check the IEEE Day Toolkit for a Member Get a Member (MGM) double awards flyer that you can download and share. Check out the IEEE MGM website for all the details. Your Section can earn awards too!

> Refer a friend

> For more IEEE Day activities and offers, visit the IEEE Day website

THIS WEEK IN IEEE HISTORY

AIEE First Technical Conference

On 7-8 October 1884, in Philadelphia, the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE), a precursor of the IEEE, held the first formal technical conference on electrical engineering in the United States. The format and topics discussed in this conference served as a precursor for AIEE future technical meetings.

> Learn more about this milestone in IEEE history

IEEE Members have exclusive access to a variety of discounts on products and services.

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

Enterprise Blockchain for Healthcare, IoT, Energy and Supply Chain

In order for organizations to successfully understand and implement emerging uses for blockchain, it's imperative to gain technical insight into this technology. Take this course program on the IEEE Learning Network today for practical applications and use cases of this revolutionary technology. Members can save US$60 on this course.

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

5 Tips From Education Experts on Effective Remote Instruction

Solid learning objectives and assessing students are among the keys to success highlighted in a recent IEEE conference.

> Read more

The Tech Behind the Mind-Reading Pangolin Dress Could Lead to Wireless—and Batteryless—Exoskeleton Control

Art, energy harvesting, and machine learning combine to demonstrate a new BCI system.

> Read more

Download Your Issue of IEEE Spectrum

All IEEE members can download any print issue of IEEE Spectrum as a PDF or as the NxtBook Digital edition. Sign into IEEE Spectrum with your member credentials at the top right corner of the site.

> Read more

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SHARE YOUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE

“IEEE helps me to keep abreast of technology trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its conferences, webinars and publications have proved, as always, to be veritable gold mines where I dig out new information to update my skills and technical interests and stay focused."

Edwin Umoh
Senior Member, Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Nigeria

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

24 September 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

POPULAR THIS WEEK

SciFest All Access – A FREE Online STEM Festival for Kids

Running online from 26 September to 3 October, experience virtual booths with hands-on and interactive STEM content, special performances on the STEM Stage, earn badges and prizes in a scavenger hunt, and more.

>Learn more

Listen to Podcasts from the 2020 IEEE Medal Recipients

• John von Neumann Medal recipient, Michael I. Jordan discusses What are the Implications of Algorithmic Thinking?
• Edison Medal recipient, Frede Blaabjerg, discusses Crossing the Wide-Bandgap in the Electric Vehicle Market

COUNTDOWN TO IEEE DAY - 6 OCTOBER 2020

SciFest All Access – A FREE Online STEM Festival for Kids

The Communications Society (ComSoc) is celebrating IEEE Day by offering all members 15% off the online course, "Emerging Optical Communication Technologies for 5G" to be held 8 October. Use the promotional code IEEEDAYCOM15. Members can save US$100 on this course.

>Learn more

IEEE Day in a Box on IEEE.tv

Check out the growing content in the IEEE Day channel on IEEE.tv, spotlighting virtual panels, webinars and videos from past IEEE Day events (now available in English, Portuguese and Spanish).

> View the videos

IEEE Day Event Submission is Open

Have you already planned or in the process of planning your event to celebrate IEEE Day 2020? Don't wait to submit your virtual event(s). Let the world know how you are celebrating IEEE Day this year!

> Sign in with your Account

> For more IEEE Day activities and offers, visit the IEEE Day website

THIS WEEK IN IEEE HISTORY

Celebrating 40 Years of Preserving IEEE History

The IEEE History Center recognizes and remembers its members and their predecessors through the IEEE Archives, the Milestones program, oral histories and other work making public members' contributions to society. The IEEE Foundation September Campaign E-Communication features the IEEE History Center and celebrates its 40 Years of preserving IEEE history.

> Read more about the IEEE History Center's efforts

IEEE Members have exclusive access to a variety of discounts on products and services.

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Free e-Book: Why STEM is Important

STEM is all about combining content and process to solve problems and create new products and services. Not every child will become an engineer, but all can benefit from STEM education to help them think and analyze more effectively.

More Free e-Books & Book Discounts for Members

The e-Book Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 e-Books from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner.

> Visit the IEEE Press website for more information

New Course: IEEE English for Technical Professionals

The new online course program, "IEEE English for Technical Professionals," enables professional engineers and technical professionals whose first language is not English to improve their language skills in a way that fits the needs and priorities of working adults in the engineering fields. Members save US$100 on the course.

> Learn more about the course on the IEEE Learning Network

International Communications Quality and Reliability Workshop

The IEEE ComSoc International Communications Quality and Reliability (IEEE CQR) Fourth Quarter Workshop will be held virtually on 8 October, 2020. Leaders from industry, academia and government organizations— Ericsson, Verizon, Comcast, Cox, National Urban League and more—will come together to highlight Black Americans' achievements in network communications. Sessions will focus on closing the digital divide; inspiring innovation, driving service excellence and promoting racial justice and equal opportunity. Members save US$25 on the workshop registration fee.

> Learn more about the workshop

Additional Resources

Volunteer to become a member of the IEEE Virtual Speakers Program.

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

Ethical Guidelines in the Works for Developers of Brain Technologies

The IEEE Brain Initiative seeks volunteers to help frame ethical, legal, and social issues for neurotechnologists to consider.

> Read more

The Long Goodbye of Wi-Fi Has Begun

Local 5G networks could replace the familiar wireless standard.

> Read more

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SHARE YOUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE

“IEEE helps me update my technical knowledge through webinars, newsletters, conferences, special lectures and so on. It has provided a platform through which I can contribute to society."

Akhilesh Tripathi
Senior Member, India

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

17 September 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

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Calling All Video Fans

IEEE.tv brings you all the latest videos from around IEEE. Sign up for the IEEE.tv Alert to be notified of live streaming events, and new videos uploaded from our contributors. Once a month you'll be delivered a digest of the newest content added to the IEEE.tv library.

>Sign up for the IEEE.tv Alert

James Mercier: Leading While “Under the Radar"

IEEE Life Senior Member James Mercier is known for his tireless and passionate efforts to make others — whether industry professionals, academics or students — better educated and connected. Mercier is also a very deserving honoree for the 2019 George F. McClure Citation of Honor.

> Read more about James Mercier

COUNTDOWN TO IEEE DAY - 6 OCTOBER 2020

Celebrate with these special offers

US$10 on a selection of online courses available from the IEEE Learning Network Use promo code ILNIEEE2020 VIEW COURSES Save 15% on "Emerging Optical Communication Technologies for 5G" course Use promo code IEEEDAYCOM15 LEARN MORE

> For more IEEE Day activities and resources, visit the IEEE Day website

THIS WEEK IN IEEE HISTORY

The Faraday Effect

On 13 September 1845, Michael Faraday recorded in his notebook that he had discovered that a magnetic field could alter the polarization of light (the Faraday effect).

> Read More

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

De-stress with a FREE Engineering Coloring Book for Adults

Coloring isn't just for kids anymore – in fact, it's become very popular as a stress relief tool for adults. This ebook was created just for IEEE members and is free for you to download and print. The stimulating collection of 25 full-page designs inspired by engineering icons can help you relax and explore your creative side.

Save on Artificial Intelligence and Ethics in Design course

The ethics of artificial intelligence is a hot topic, sparking much admiration, concern, conversation, and potential regulation as this technology evolves. Learn about responsible innovation, economic advantages, and more.

> Save US$100 on the AI and Design Ethics Course

Additional Resources

Become a Thought Leader by Becoming a Virtual Speaker

IEEE Members have exclusive access to a variety of discounts on products and services

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

Doctors Can Track Patients' COVID-19 Symptoms with This App

E-CoVig uses a cloud-based eHealth platform to collect data and allows doctors to monitor the progression of symptoms from users who either have been confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19.

> Read more

IEEE President's Column: New Opportunities for Member Engagement

The organization is working to overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.

> Read more

Solar Closing in on "Practical" Hydrogen Production

Researchers develop a solar tech that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen with record efficiency.

> Read more

Browse More of Your IEEE Member Benefits!

SHARE YOUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE

“IEEE provides a platform for contributing to society. It keeps me engaged and updated through webinars, newsletters, conferences, special lectures, student activities and so on. Thanks for everything."

Atul Singh
Student Member, India

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

10 September 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

POPULAR THIS WEEK

Special IEEE Day Offer: US$10 on Selected ILN Courses

Remember, IEEE Day is 6 October 2020. To celebrate, members can take advantage of a special offer and get 10 select ILN courses for US$10 each! Use promotional code ILNIEEE2020 to get your discount.

> View the Special Offer

TechEthics Virtual Panels on IEEE.tv

5 Days Left to Enter World Standard Day Video Contest

How do standards support sustainable development and protect the planet? Share your thoughts with us in a short video for a chance to win a US$500 prize.

> Enter the contest

#IEEELearnTogether Photo Contest Winners

We want to thank all the participants of the #IEEELearnTogether photo contest. Congratulations to our winners!

> View the photos

This Week in IEEE History: Ernst Weber

On 6 September 1901, Ernst Weber, the first President of IEEE (1963), was born in Vienna, Austria. Weber was an important developer of microwave technology, although he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to engineering education (he served as President of Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, now Polytechnic University) and to the profession, for which he received numerous AIEE, IRE, and IEEE recognitions.

> Read More

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

Free e-Book: Women in Engineering Compilation Vol. 5

This e-Book series (free for IEEE members), highlights the careers and accomplishments of women engineers, and how they have overcome challenges to flourish in their fields.

IEEE Smart Grid Resource Center - Live Webinars

IEEE Resource Centers offers live webinars for which you can earn certifications such as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Explore the IEEE Smart Grid live webinars that are scheduled for September and October 2020.

> View the webinar schedule

Two Things You Must Know When Framing Feedback

It's important to give honest feedback, but it's more valuable if we deliver it in a way that helps the other person to improve. Appropriate wording and context can make all the difference! In this article, Jordan Birnbaum and Jacquelyn Adams delve into human behavior and how we can all provide better feedback.

> Gain these skills

Additional Resources

Become a Thought Leader by Becoming a Virtual Speaker

Call for Region Ambassadors for The Global Startup Accelerator Index (GSA)

Find out how the IEEE Dataport can help with your research

Browse More of Your IEEE Member Benefits!

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

A Central Repository For U.S. COVID-19 Testing Sites and Hospitals Aims to Prevent Overcrowding

The website, developed by high school students, contains information about wait times and the number of available ICU beds.

> Read more

Inside the Hidden World of Legacy IT Systems

How and why we spend trillions to keep old software going.

> Read more

This Wearable Monitors the Well-Being of Senior Citizens Who Self-Isolate During the Pandemic

Developed by a Portuguese research team, the device sends an alert if it senses trouble.

> Read more

IEEE Members have exclusive access to a variety of discounts on products and services

SHARE YOUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE

“I joined IEEE because I want to give out my knowledge and experience to my fellow IEEE members. Sharing my expertise and my world view of things to others. In return, others share their knowledge and expertise, enriching our community's journey as a result."

Claudio Andrés Hernández Argueta
Member, Maprin, Honduras

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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

3 September 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

POPULAR THIS WEEK

Chan Wong: Inspiring Colleagues and Young Professionals

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it, and IEEE Senior Member Chan Wong is a perfect example. IEEE-USA has honored Chan with the IEEE-USA George F. McClure Citation of Honor for his “significant sustained contributions in promoting professional development and fostering industry partnerships."

> Read More

Artificial Intelligence for Good Virtual Conference

IEEE / ITU International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Good (AI4G 2020) brings together international researchers, academicians, and practitioners to exchange views, share ideas and explore future research themes in order to meet current challenges and promote positive social change in relation to the use of AI for Good.

> Learn more and save on your conference registration

WATCH: Lewis H. Latimer, Electrical Pioneer and Inventor, a Seldom-Told History

Lewis Latimer: inventor, draftsman, and electrical innovator. The self-taught son of fugitive slaves, Latimer's career spans from exemplary service for the Union in the Civil War to installing some of the first electric light facilities around the world.

> View Movie

Get Connected with the IEEE APP

You can find other members, download exclusive content from IEEE magazines, join meetups, and read the latest technology news with this easy to use app.

> Download the app

More Popular Items

Have You Seen the 2020 IEEE Awards Booklet?

Participate in the 2020 IEEE Day, virtually

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

Social Distancing: Here's an App for That

A team led by IEEE Graduate Student Member Trushal Sardhara developed Coready! to keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

> Read more

With Ultralight Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Electric Airplanes Could Finally Take Off

Oxis Energy's design promises outstanding energy density, manufacturability, and safety.

> Read more

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

Free E-Book: The Ins and Outs of Mentoring

Anyone who has ever wondered about how to find a job, get better projects, manage time, make decisions, gain better work-life balance, or build better relationships at work could benefit from mentoring. In this e-book (free for IEEE members), Peggy Hutcheson describes the different types of mentoring, and how to find or become a mentor.

Two Things That Will Capture an Audience's Attention

With so many voices out there, you have to give people a reason to listen to yours. And if you can't effectively communicate your ideas, people are less likely to invest the time to understand what you have to say.

> Gain these two skills

Automotive Cyber Security: Protecting the Network

The IEEE 5-course program, Automotive Cyber Security: Protecting the Vehicular Network, is a discussion on automotive cyber security solutions and requirements for not only intelligent vehicles, but also the infrastructure of intelligent transportation systems.

> Save US$100-$150 on this course

Exclusive Access to the IEEE Member Digital Library

The IEEE Member Digital Library brings IEEE members exclusive, instant access to IEEE journals, magazines, transactions, letters, and conference proceedings through a monthly subscription.

> Learn more about subscribing

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Learn From the Comfort of Your Home

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

27 AUGUST 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

SHARE YOUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE

What does being an engineer mean to you?

> Tell Us

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IEEE.tv Awards Channel Hosts Recipient Videos

> Watch the videos

Ralph Hogan: Using “Quiet Persuasion" to Further Public Understanding about Engineering

Senior Life Member Ralph Hogan is the recipient of this year's IEEE-USA Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions. In this article, writer Helen Horwitz finds out about Mr. Hogan's impressive achievements, including spearheading a rewarding partnership between the Phoenix IEEE Section and a local NPR radio station.

> Read more

July Winner for IEEE Into Focus Photo Contest

Sai Sahaas became a part of the IEEE family about two years ago.

"It has definitely taken me to places which I hadn't imagined. Be it attending international conferences, building my network or having the pleasure of conducting events at college to help people gain knowledge. This picture reflects how motivating it can be for a person in his 3rd year of engineering to be receiving accolades from a person working at a prestigious organization like the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It's not always about the accolades, but they always help in motivating a person to a level. I will forever be in debt to what IEEE has given me."

— Sai Saahas, Student Member

Enter the IEEE Into Focus Photo Contest

Send us photos of what you think represents your experience as a member. We want to know what IEEE means to you. Not only is there a chance you could see your photos in future IEEE communications, but you also have the chance to win a US$50 Amazon gift card.

> Enter the contest

Free e-Book: Boosting Team Creativity

In a highly-competitive economy, creativity is rocket fuel. It can change your business, give it a new perspective, and re-envision its path. In this e-Book (free for IEEE members), author Harry T. Roman gives suggestions to help cultivate creative energy in your team and keep your business going strong.

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

Rapid, Affordable, High Quality COVID-19 Tests Still Scant

Independent evaluations of 41 rapid COVID-19 tests shows only one passes muster.

> Read more

Artificial Antibodies Bolster Hope for Inhaled Coronavirus Treatment

Could the next big coronavirus treatment breakthrough come in the form of an inhaler or a nasal spray instead of a shot or a pill?

> Read more

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

Win Cash Prizes with the Free Data Competition

The IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (IEEE-CIS) presents its second technical challenge on IEEE DataPort. Winners will be invited to present their solution at the 2020 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI) in Canberra, Australia.

> Enter the contest

Market Your Business During a Pandemic in Five Ways

Every organization, no matter how big or small, is facing new and unprecedented challenges and uncertainty this year. Guest contributor Andrea Mueller offers some helpful and timely tips for how to adapt and market your business in the midst of this new normal.

> Find out how to market your business

IEEE Entrepreneurship's Founder Office Hours Program

Are you a startup or struggling to get to the next level? Do you have a business idea that needs just a little push? Connect with a mentor via IEEE Entrepreneurship's Founder Office Hours Program, a free resource available to IEEE Members!

> Apply now

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

20 AUGUST 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

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Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Kemp and IEEE MOVE

Steve Kemp first got involved with IEEE's MOVE emergency response vehicle back in 2014, drawn by a desire to learn and to give back. Since then, he has deployed to assist with hurricane and tornado relief efforts helping people in North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico and Tennessee, where every day was something new.

> Read more

IEEE MOVE Volunteer, Steve Kemp

STEM Outreach with IEEE's “STEMinar"

The IEEE History Center gave a “STEMinar" to members of International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) on using the free on-line educational resources of IEEE REACH in the remote classroom and in home schooling to enhance technological literacy.

> Watch the "STEMinar " on IEEE REACH

Take the Collabratec Leader Board Challenge!

We have a special mission for you – be on the lookout for a surprise badge. If you participated in the Leader Board Challenge, you'll soon have a distinguishing badge appear on your profile. If you haven't earned it yet, it's not too late! Challenge yourself and make it to the Leaderboard. You will be rewarded with an exclusive badge upon completion and be in the running for a random prize drawing! Running until 25 August.

> Take the challenge today

Why Leaders Now Need to Be More Than Effective

In today's world, business achievements are not enough. To be successful, we need holistic leaders who lead by example, connecting to their employees as equals on an individual level. Author Jacquelyn Adams explains what this means in her latest article, and how you can be a better leader.

> Learn more about leadership skill enhancement

Free e-Book: Publish Your Work

One of the most courageous acts an engineer (or any professional) can undertake is to bring ideas to the public forum, and listen to what others have to say about them. In this e-Book (free for IEEE members), author Harry T. Roman explains why you should publish and present your work – something that's more important than ever right now.

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

Spacecraft of the Future Could Be Powered By Lattice Confinement Fusion

NASA researchers demonstrate the ability to fuse atoms inside room-temperature metals

> Read more

ALOHAnet Introduced Random Access Protocols to the Computing World

Now an IEEE Milestone, the data network was the first to use wireless communications.

> Read more

How to Better Prepare Faculty to Teach Remotely

Four best practices for schools to follow as they transition to online education during the pandemic.

> Read more

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Modernizing the Smart Grid

Smart meters are the next smart technology being integrated into our everyday lives. The upgrade from standard meters make electrical consumption more efficient and less expensive for consumers, while also eliminating many inconveniences of the standard meter.

> Save on the Modernizing Smart Grid course

Introduction to Edge Computing

The beauty of edge computing is that it can be customized to fit the needs of the organization. One organization may need boosted speed while another may need to save on costs.

> Save on the Edge Computing course

English Language Course for Technical Professionals

The new online course program, IEEE English for Technical Professionals, enables professional engineers and technical professionals whose first language is not English to improve their language skills in a way that fits the needs and priorities of working adults in the engineering fields.

> Visit the IEEE Learning Network to access it today

Additional Resources

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

13 AUGUST 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

POPULAR THIS WEEK

Are you interested in becoming an Entrepreneur?

Career Coaching, Career Advancement Resources, Resume Tools, and Interviewing Resources are just a few of the free resources available to IEEE Members via the IEEE Entrepreneurship Career Center.

> Take the next step towards Entrepreneurship

Meet the 2020 IEEE Awards Honorees

The IEEE Awards mission is to recognize innovators worldwide who are making a positive impact for the betterment of humanity. We have a special message from IEEE President Toshio Fukuda in celebration of our 2020 honorees.

> Watch the video on LinkedIn or Facebook

Passing of a Computer Programming Pioneer

We're sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of computing pioneer Frances E. Allen. Sponsored by IBM, the IEEE Frances E. Allen Medal, to be presented in 2022, celebrates her legacy.

READ MORE

IEEE Day in a Box

Not sure how to plan an IEEE Day 2020 celebration? IEEE Day 2020 team created a planning tool, IEEE Day in a Box. Check out the ideas shared by the team to plan and celebrate IEEE Day successfully in your Local Section

Free e-Book: Commonsense Leadership in the Workplace – Vol. 1: Key Skills

Equipped with the right support, tools, information and leadership, your people are the most important resource that any company can possess. In Volume 1 of this 3-part e-book series (free for IEEE members in e-book or audiobook format), Harry T. Roman delves into key management skills to help you motivate your team.

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

Has the Summit Supercomputer Cracked COVID's Code?

New insights into deadly "bradykinin storms" suggest potential therapies for COVID-19.

> Read more

Sergey Brin's Revolutionary US$19 Airship

Brin's humanitarian airship company LTA is trying to reinvent airships for the 21st century.

> Read more

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

IEEE on Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering

This article highlights how individual IEEE members can make a difference promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering in their communities.

> Find out how these members are making a difference

Enhance your Cyber Security Skills

Help businesses improve their security techniques.This course program is ideal for technical professionals across all industries who support their company's IT departments and require up-to-date information on how to protect enterprise networks from potential threats.

> Save money on the cyber security course

Join our Mentorship Program

Mentoring relationships are a shared opportunity for growth. As an expert in your field, you have valuable experience and expertise to pass on. With over 1,500 mentors participating, this program is open to all IEEE Members and Society Affiliates.

> Sign up today

Additional Resources

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

13 AUGUST 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

POPULAR THIS WEEK

Free e-Book: Critical Thinking Skills for Engineers, Open-mindedness

In this fourth e-book in the Critical Thinking series, author Sridhar Ramanathan delves into open-mindedness. To think critically, you need to be able to put aside any pre-conceived notions, assumptions, or judgments — and simply analyze the information you have.

Timely Advice from a Company's Perfect COVID-19 Pivot

Some things are beyond our control, but how we respond is up to us. What can we learn from a small business's change of strategy after COVID-19?

> Find out what these small businesses are doing

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

Pandemics & Ethics: Can Contact Tracing Applications address both effectively?

Understand the role of ethics in the creation of AI with the course program Artificial Intelligence and Ethics in Design. Learn what it takes to create the next generation of functional AI. Take the course on the IEEE Learning Network today.

> Learn more about the next phase of AI

Take Your Projects to the Next Level

Connect and collaborate with your IEEE Member network through exclusive access to members-only communities and extended workspace privileges. Conveniently check in with fellow members and get information quickly in the IEEE Membership Forum, or create a workspace with up to 300 colleagues to join forces on a project. Easily share files, research, and findings to propel your work to the next level.

> Login to your Collabratec account to get started

Earn Educational Credits with On-demand Training

Through Resource Centers, IEEE provides you the opportunity to earn educational credits (CEUs/PDHs) and stay on the forefront of your field. These educational credit opportunities are designed to help working engineers maintain their licenses and add in-depth technical courses to their training library. All Resource Centers provide users on-demand access to tutorials, conference slides, webinars, and other educational publications.

> Sign up for a course and earn credits now

Additional Resources

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

30 JULY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

POPULAR THIS WEEK

Take the Leaderboard Challenge

Have you taken the challenge? There's still time! The IEEE Badge Challenge on IEEE Collabratec is your opportunity to challenge your curiosity and be recognized for your contributions to the global technical community. Running until 25 August.

> Take the challenge

IEEE Day: A Virtual Celebration

In an effort to help all IEEE members celebrate anytime, anywhere in the world, this year IEEE Day will be a 100% virtual celebration on Tuesday, 6 October 2020. Reach out to your Regional Lead for assistance planning your event. Check out the IEEE Day Toolkit under the resource tab. Stay tuned for this year's contest information and all of this year's offers.

> Find Out More

IEEE ANNUAL ELECTION

Meet the 2021 IEEE-USA President-Elect Candidates

2022 IEEE President-Elect Candidates Stand On Issues

The three candidates share their plans for increasing diversity, expanding services, and attracting more members from industry.

> Find out what matters to our candidates

IEEE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Honoring 2020 IEEE Medal and Recognition Recipients

The 2020 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients will be honored in a series of online promotions. Watch videos about the IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal, Richard M. Emberson Award, Haraden Pratt Award–and all award recipients on the Awards Channel on IEEE.TV.

Megan Culler: An Inspiration for IEEE Student Members

2019 IEEE-USA James Watson Award recipient Megan Culler has tirelessly demonstrated just how important being an active, involved IEEE member can be.

> Read more about Megan Culler

Learn the History of GPS From Its Founders

Interviews with the technology's pioneers were made possible thanks to a donation to the IEEE History Center.

> Read more about the GPS technology pioneers

FEATURED FROM IEEE SPECTRUM

Top Programming Languages 2020

It would be an understatement to say it's been a turbulent year since the last time IEEE Spectrum broke out the digital measuring tools to probe the relative popularity of programming languages. Yet one thing remains constant: the dominance of Python.

> Read more about this year's popular programming languages

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

Introduction to Edge Computing

The beauty of edge computing is that it can be customized to fit the needs of the organization. One organization may need boosted speed while another may need to save on costs.

> Learn more about the Edge Computing Course

Pandemics & Ethics: Can Contact Tracing Applications address both effectively?

The IEEE Use Case–Criteria for Addressing Ethical Challenges in Transparency, Accountability, and Privacy of CTA/CTT–offers insights as to how CTA/CTT may demonstrate greater ethical transparency, accountability, and privacy using a generic suite of ethical verification criteria to industry, regulators, and innovators around the world.

> Download the Use Case Report

Additional Resources

23 JULY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

As an IEEE Member, you have access to an exclusive library of educational and technical resources at your fingertips. Each week, we compile the most popular content from around IEEE to help you stay on top of your career and connect with the best technology professionals around the world.

Here are some of the highlights for this week:

• Course on Modernizing the Smart Grid
• Newly added to IEEE DataPort: COVID-19 Datasets
• Remembering IEEE Senior Member and Mythbusters host, Grant Imahara

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

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Remembering IEEE Senior Member, Grant Imahara

Grant Imahara, who cohosted the Discovery show “MythBusters" and the Netflix series “White Rabbit Project," died on 13 July at the age of 49 from a brain aneurysm. He operated R2-D2 in the Star Wars prequels and also built robots for Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm

> Read about Grant Imahara

Exclusive Access - IEEE Member Digital Library

The IEEE Member Digital Library brings IEEE members exclusive, instant access to IEEE journals, magazines, transactions, letters, and conference proceedings through a monthly subscription. Access the information you need from the full range of IEEE publications with a monthly subscription to the IEEE Member Digital Library.

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Get Recognized for Your Contributions with Badges

IEEE Badges are available to recognize participation, such as contributing to technical discussions or establishing your IEEE network, and showcasing your membership status. Engage on IEEE Collabratec to earn badges and proudly display your achievements on your profile.

> Learn more about badging and the IEEE Badge Challenge

FREE WEB EVENTS

Live Lecture on Cryptanalysis With Sir Dermot Turing

IEEE Dayton Section and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research bring you two amazing speakers on cryptanalysis. Sir Dermot Turing (nephew of Alan Turing) tells the story of Enigma codebreaking, followed by Ms. Deborah Anderson talking about the early career advanced research of her father, Joseph Desch, who led the top-secret Navy Waves NCR Code-breakers project during WWII.

Webinar will be held on 24 July, 2020 at 8:30am ET

Computing Lessons from COVID-19

Computing was not spared from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unique challenges to computing quickly surfaced as the virus spread across the world. The panellists will address the critical questions that arose during this time, share their insights, suggest some changes and participants will also be invited to share their experiences, perspectives and recommendations as well.

Webinar will be held on 30 July, 2020 at 6pm ET

2020 Ethernet Bandwidth Assessment

Learn about the underlying trends influencing the on-going industry exponential bandwidth growth, which shows no signs of stopping; Save your spot for the free virtual event on 5 August at 9am ET to see the findings of the 2020 Ethernet Bandwidth Forecast and more.

Webinar will be held on 5 August, 2020 at 9am ET

Free Virtual Conference on Effective Remote Instruction

Last chance to register! Join faculty from across the globe to learn and share real-world examples and best practices in remote instruction. Save your spot today for this free virtual conference on Reimagining the Engineering Student Experience the week of 27 July!

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CAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

IEEE History Center July Newsletter Available

The IEEE History Center serves IEEE and the profession by maintaining a world-class oral history collection (900+), and has recently expanded the Engineering and Technology History Wiki's resources. 2020 marks its 40th anniversary.

> Take a look at the IEEE History Center Newsletters

Find Content, Earn Credits with IEEE Resource Centers

The IEEE Resource Centers feature many popular, technical resources that enable anyone access to content with an easy-to-use global portal. For example, the Smart Grid Resource Center offers resources on sustainable energy sources. The Broadcast Technology Society Resource Center offers tutorials on new technologies.

> Explore the IEEE Resources Center

Smart Grid Modernized

Smart meters are the next smart technology being integrated into our everyday lives. The upgrade from standard meters makes electrical consumption more efficient and less expensive for consumers, while also eliminating many inconveniences of the standard meter. See how the smart grid is improving lives and becoming one of the biggest frontiers in electrical engineering with the course Modernizing the Smart Grid, available on the IEEE Learning Network.

> Read more about Modernizing the Smart Grid

Free ILN Partner Resources

During this critical time of social distancing, we want to help you stay connected. IEEE Learning Network Partners have pulled together various resources that you can use when working or learning from home.

> View the free webinars, courses, and videos

IEEE COVID-19 NEWS

COVID-19 Related Datasets

Sharing research data is critical to advancing science and provides the ability to analyze, replicate, verify, and refine data that facilitates research and supports research reproducibility. Access more than 1,400 datasets on IEEE DataPort at no cost, including several COVID-19 datasets which have been recently added to our growing list of categories.

> Access the IEEE COVID-19 Dataport Sets

Pooling Samples Could Help You Get Your COVID-19 Test Results Faster

IEEE members believe they have devised a way to accurately test more samples with fewer reagents by using compressed sensing, a signal-processing technique. Using algorithms, compressed sensing acquires and reconstructs a signal from a series of sampling measurements—which can reduce the amount of data that needs to be sampled. Pooling samples and analyzing the data using compressed sensing could make COVID-19 testing 10 times more efficient.

> Read more about Pooling Samples

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Farewell to ResumeLab

Given the challenges in creating and maintaining in a way that meets consumer expectations and the limited usage of the product, we have taken the difficult decision to sunset IEEE ResumeLab. Specific to resume writing, we recommend that you review these articles published by IEEE:

• Ten Tips to Revamp Your Resume During COVID-19
• Ten Tips to Nail Your Remote Interview During COVID-19

We thank you for your usage of IEEE ResumeLab and your membership with IEEE. We will continue to explore and assess new products, services, and opportunities that help advance the careers of our members.

Virtual Leadership Development

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Free eBook: Critical Thinking for Engineers: Analytical Skills

If you're an engineer, or in a technical field, then critical thinking is vital to delivering the most effective results. In the first book of this series (books 2 and 3 are also available now), we delve into analytical skills—the ability to examine something carefully—and how they help you understand a problem and develop better solutions to real-world challenges. (FREE for IEEE members)

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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

16 JULY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

As an IEEE Member, you have access to an exclusive library of educational and technical resources at your fingertips. Each week, we compile the most popular content from around IEEE to help you stay on top of your career and connect with the best technology professionals around the world.

Here are some of the highlights for this week:

• IEEE Award Recipient Series: Q&As with Icons of Engineering and Technology
  
• IEEE Guide to Autonomous Vehicle Technology
  
• New Free Webinars
  
  • Tech and Data Harmonization for Remote Clinical Trials
    
  • IEEE Tech Talk on the 2020 Ethernet Bandwidth Assessment
    
  • Deploy Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) with Confidence

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

POPULAR THIS WEEK

Q&A with Icons of Engineering

This year the Awards Program is partnering with the IEEE History Center to promote the 2020 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients on their Engineering and Technology Wiki. IEEE's most illustrious Award Recipients provide us with a glimpse into their upbringings, their personal interests, and share some career advice in these brief introspectives.

> Read the Q&As

The Uncertain Future of Ham Radio

Software-defined radio and cheap hardware are shaking up a hobby long associated with engineering.

> Read more about Ham Radio's future

Just Announced: 2020 IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award

Patrick Ryan, IEEE Power & Energy Society Executive Director and IEEE Senior Member, was approved by the IEEE Board of Directors as the 2020 recipient of the IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award “for leadership in creating a successful model for IEEE and Society memberships by fostering member value and partnerships with volunteers." IEEE volunteers select the recipient of this prestigious award, one of the highest forms of employee recognition. The award is named in honor of Eric Herz, who has had a long and distinguished career as both an IEEE volunteer and former employee.

> Read more about the Herz Award

IEEE COVID-19 NEWS

How IEEE Members are Contributing to the COVID-19 Technical Response

IEEE Foundation COVID-19 Fund Supports Five Programs - The IEEE Foundation established the COVID-19 Response Fund in April to support IEEE programs and initiatives that are helping members weather the pandemic. To date, the fund has received more than US$27,000 from individual donors and philanthropic organizations worldwide. They include humanitarian projects and educational programs.

Rituraj Soni on Staying Connected With the Help of IEEE - IEEE Member Rituraj Soni, who joined in March, shares how his membership helped him stay connected to others through activities such as hackathons to develop technologies to fight the pandemic, attending virtual conferences, and webinars on strategies to effectively deliver online engineering courses. Soni is an assistant professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the Engineering College Bikaner, in Rajasthan, India.

> View more resources on IEEE Spectrum

FREE UPCOMING WEB EVENTS

Lead Yourself First

This webinar focuses on leading-self, the first step in leader development. It begins with an overview of key factors in self-leadership such as time-management, self and social-emotional intelligence, and professional presence. This introduction to leadership illustrates how each of these topics prepares one to take the next step in leadership – leading others. Participants can expect to walk away with a better understanding of how to structure their own leadership development goals.

Webinar to be held 22 July @12pm ET

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Tech and Data Harmonization for Remote Clinical Trials: Defining Virtual and Decentralized Clinical Trials

In this virtual talk session, we will discuss why you would employ patient-facing technology in a trial and what challenges are best solved with this method. Understanding the right fit and purpose of wearable devices and how to incorporate the technology into clinical trials.

Webinar to be held 29 July @12pm ET

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IEEE Tech Talk on the 2020 Ethernet Bandwidth Assessment

Maintaining an ongoing understanding of industry bandwidth trends has been beneficial to the Ethernet industry. Save your spot for this free virtual event on 5 August at 9am ET to see the findings of the 2020 Ethernet Bandwidth Forecast and more.

Webinar to be held 5 August @9am ET

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Deploy Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) with Confidence: Assuring Data Quality Through Standards, Testing and Certification

This webinar will look at the details of the IEC/IEEE 60255-118-1 2018 standard that help ensure consistent measurements and explore examples of non-conforming PMU measurements for their unreliability.

Webinar to be held 11 August @1pm ET

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Virtual Events to Help You with eLearning

Have you missed any of IEEE Educational Activities recent webinars? They are all available on-demand!

> Browse virtual events

TECHNICAL CONTENT

Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans

In this free recorded talk, artificial intelligence researcher and award-winning author Melanie Mitchell discusses the current state of AI, highlighting the field's recent stunning achievements as well as its surprising failures. Mitchell considers the ethical issues surrounding the increasing deployment of AI systems in all aspects of our society, and closely examines the prospects for imbuing computers with human-like qualities.

> View the webinar now

IEEE Guide to Autonomous Vehicle Technology

Self-driving cars might seem like science fiction, but we are getting closer to making them a reality. Recently, a student team in Rochester developed vehicle to vehicle communication radios that allow cars to interact with each other autonomously. Be prepared for what could be the new future of driving with the IEEE Learning Network course program on Autonomous Vehicle Technology.

> Sign up for the IEEE Autonomous Vehicles course

eBOOKS AND PUBLISHING

IEEE-USA's FREE July eBook:
Making the Most of One-on-Ones with Your Manager

This eBook (free for IEEE members) by Paul Kostek offers advice on how to make the most of one-on-one meetings. While some dread such meetings, they can help develop and increase communication, as well as promote feedback, between managers and employees throughout the year.

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Get More Free eBooks & Book Discounts

The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the Wiley IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

> Browse the eBook library

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Enter the 2020 World Standards Day Video Contest!

CALL FOR VIDEO ENTRIES: In celebration of World Standards Day 2020, IEEE Standards Association is hosting a video contest that explores the theme of “Raising the World's Standards for the Protection of the Planet."

> Submit your entry today

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Free ILN Partner Resources

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MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

9 JULY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

As an IEEE Member, you have access to an exclusive library of educational and technical resources at your fingertips. Each week, we compile the most popular content from around IEEE to help you stay on top of your career and connect with the best technology professionals around the world.

Here are some of the highlights for this week:

• Japan's Fugaku Supercomputer Completes First-Ever Sweep of High-Performance Benchmarks
  
• Get Through the Dog Days Of Job Hunting With These Four Tips
  
• Learn About 5G Networks from the Comfort of Your Home

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POPULAR THIS WEEK

Japan's Fugaku Supercomputer Completes First-Ever Sweep of High-Performance Benchmarks

Fugaku, based on the ARM architecture, races ahead in processing speed, running real-world applications, and in a new benchmark: evaluating calculations used in artificial intelligence.

> Read more about Japan's Fugaku Supercomputer

Submit Your Bright Ideas to the IEEE New Initiatives Committee

The IEEE New Initiatives Committee (NIC) helps bring great ideas to light. If you have a particular program, product, or service offering that can make a significant impact on IEEE members, the public, or a technical community, share your vision with the IEEE New Initiatives Committee (NIC). The New Initiatives Program can provide either seed funding or higher levels of funding.

> Get involved and submit an idea

You Have Discounted Access: Symposium of International Committee for the History of Technology

The International Committee for the History of Technology (ICOHTEC) is offering a reduced fee to virtually attend the 46th Symposium of ICOHTEC 15 – 17 July 2020 (coordinated remotely from the Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands). The program will offer an innovative mix of traditional and new session formats, plenary sessions, round tables, and social events about the theme "A History of Technology for an Age of Crisis."

> Learn more about the Symposium

Happy First Anniversary to The IEEE Learning Network!

Celebrate the one year anniversary of the IEEE Learning Network! Engineers, technology professionals, students, and educators have found that being an ILN user means they have access to continuing education from across IEEE. With courses in nearly every possible technical topic, our users always find something useful for them.

> Celebrate ILN's first anniversary

IEEE COVID-19 NEWS

How IEEE Members Are Contributing to the COVID-19 Technical Response

Nairobi IEEE Students Design a Low-Cost Ventilator Using Locally Sourced Materials - Members of the IEEE Kenyatta University Student Branch, in Nairobi, Kenya have designed and built a low-cost ventilator to combat COVID-19. Tiba-Vent makes use of the principles of ventilation, fluid mechanics, control engineering, software engineering, and signal processing.

IBM's New AI Tool Parses A Tidal Wave of Coronavirus Research - In the race to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, health care providers and scientists must sift through a growing mountain of research, both new and old. IEEE Member Peter Staar, a researcher at IBM Research Europe, in Zurich, and manager of the Scalable Knowledge Ingestion group, has built a platform called Deep Search that could help speed along the process.

> View more resources on IEEE Spectrum

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Get Through the Dog Days Of Job Hunting With These Four Tips

This week, Jacquelyn Adams and Kayla Sterner offer up some helpful tips to boost your professional development and/or job hunting skills.

> Optimize my job hunt

Gain Citations Using IEEE DataPort^™

Research data sharing is critical to scientific innovation, research acceleration and reproducibility. IEEE developed IEEE DataPort as a solution for researchers in various disciplines to enable them to store, share, access, and manage their research data. Datasets, like manuscripts, are citable assets and IEEE DataPort is a platform where researchers can upload their datasets and gain additional citations for their valuable research.

> Manage my research data

Learn About 5G Networks from the Comfort of Your Home

5G is the next exciting innovation in WIFI networks. The IEEE Learning Network has what you need to be ready when 5G launches. Learn the ins and outs of this new technology as we eagerly await its integration into our lives.

> Check out ILN's course on 5G Networks

On-Demand Training and Resources from the IEEE Resource Centers^™

Through the IEEE Resource Centers, IEEE provides you the opportunity to earn educational credits (CEUs/PDHs) and stay on the forefront of your field. These educational credit opportunities are designed to help working engineers maintain their licenses and add in-depth technical courses to their training library. All Resource Centers provide users on-demand access to tutorials, conference slides, webinars, and other educational publications.

> Explore the IEEE Resource Centers

FREE UPCOMING WEB EVENTS

Smart and Circular Cities:
Status, Trends and Opportunities

The need of smart and circular cities leads to the development of new technologies, their integration and management coupled with effective policies and governance to achieve goals of effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability. Learn about the concepts of smart and circular cities as well as current efforts and projects internationally.

Webinar to be held 16 July @6am ET

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Post-COVID-19 Outlook – Opportunities in the Shift

Times of massive shift disrupt and challenge the way we live, work, and thrive, but also create space for new concepts to show their worth. Join us as we bring together a futurist, a government leader, and a behind-the-scenes enabler to discuss the potential opportunities that this new reality provides for individuals, companies, and industries.

Webinar to be held 16 July @2pm ET

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Virtual Conference on Effective Remote Instruction

Learn practical techniques and tips for remote instruction in engineering, computer science, and technology classrooms that you can use when planning your next semester.

Webinar to be held 27 July @11am ET

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Virtual Events to Help You With eLearning

Check out the latest upcoming and on-demand virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, eLearning, and more.

> Browse virtual events

eBOOKS AND PUBLISHING

IEEE-USA's FREE July Audio Book:
Thomas Edison-Man of the Millennium, Vol. 1: The Legacy

Thomas Edison, the myth, the man, the legend. Edison was unquestionably, the world's greatest inventor. In this three-volume series on his boyhood hero, author and educator Harry T. Roman wants readers to really take a look at the man—and understand the greatness of all Edison accomplished.

This audio book discusses introspectively and reflectively Edison's life and eccentricities. Instead of just a re-telling of Edison's accomplishments, Roman decided to make Edison seem less mythic, and more human.

Free eBook: Pitching Your Ideas and Yourself

Pitching is about stripping down your idea to its barest essentials; and then selling it with conviction, passion and commitment. In this eBook, free for IEEE members, author Harry T. Roman provides insight into what makes a good pitch, whether you're promoting your ideas or yourself–or both!

Get More Free eBooks & Book Discounts

The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the Wiley IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

> Browse the eBook library

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Get Personalized Connectivity to Your Local IEEE Section

Instantly get connected with your local IEEE Section. With the click of a button, tap into your local IEEE Section network and see your Section's volunteer leadership, who's new in the IEEE Member Directory, recent posts and conversations, communities with members from your Section, and more. Get access to Section-sponsored events and conferences nearby and be recognized for Member grade elevations and earning badges. Sign in now for your personalized experience.

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Free ILN Partner Resources

During this critical time of social distancing, we want to help you stay connected. IEEE Learning Network Partners have pulled together various resources that you can use when working or learning from home. View the free webinars, courses, and videos today.

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Member-Get-A-Member (MGM) Referral Program

Share the value of IEEE Membership with your friends and colleagues. You can also earn awards for you and your local IEEE organizational unit (Section, Student Branch, etc.) on qualifying referrals who join by 15 August 2020.

> Learn more about IEEE's member referral program

Share Your eLearning Photos

Don't forget to enter your submission for the #IEEELearnTogether photo contest by 15 July for a chance to win a US$100 Amazon gift card! Share your eLearning journey.

> Submit a photo for a chance to win

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Do you know someone who can benefit from the resources offered through IEEE Membership?

You can support a friend, colleague, or family member during these unprecedented times, by gifting IEEE Membership. Not only will the recipient receive membership benefits through the end of 2020, but you will save 50% on their membership dues for a limited time.

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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

2 JULY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

Here is this week's compilation of member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

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TECHNICAL CONTENT

Air Conditioning Wasn't Invented to Provide Comfort to Human Beings

Air conditioning was devised not for comfort but for industry, specifically to control temperature and humidity in a color printing factory in Brooklyn. In 1902 Willis Haviland Carrier deployed coils supplying 211 kilowatts of cooling and in 1906, he obtained his first patent. At first, air conditioning was mainly used in the textile, printing, film, and food-processing industries but now most of the world's hottest regions have adopted it.

> Read more

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

India's Breath of Hope Volunteers Designed 7 Medical Devices for COVID-19 Patients - Rejin Narayanan, an IEEE member from Kerala, India, was wondering how he could use his technical know-how to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

IEEE Sections Receive Grants for Their Innovative Ways of Helping to Fight the Coronavirus - The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee and the IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology joined forces to award grants to IEEE volunteer projects that could immediately impact the fight against the coronavirus and its effects.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

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CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

In a World Obsessed with Content, Novelty is Queen

We crave uniqueness, something that ignites an inspirational spark and snaps us out of our routine. When we encounter these moments, they remind us that there's a whole world out there to be experienced. This week, Jacquelyn Adams discusses this elusive quality, and how it can be harnessed in our professional and personal lives.

> Read more

Support Open Data Initiatives with IEEE DataPort

IEEE DataPort provides a global data platform that fully supports Open Data initiatives and gives individuals and institutions the opportunity to manage, share, access and store research data indefinitely. Right now, individuals can use the promotion code OPENACCESS1 on IEEE DataPort to upload an Open Access dataset at no cost.

> Learn more

Explore IEEE Resource Centers

Access a vast array of valuable, educational, consolidated, society-specific material, such as webinars, conference videos and slides through the IEEE Resource Centers. Many of the Resource Centers also offer the opportunity to receive your educational credits. Almost all materials are available to society members for free and to non-members for a small fee. Visit the IEEE Resource Center page and start exploring how to expand your knowledge base!

> Learn more

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Through 31 July

IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore^® digital library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today.

To get started, simply visit IEEE Xplore and login, find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

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Accelerate Your Career with Virtual Leadership Development

The ACE: Leadership By Influence Program is a unique opportunity to learn with and from other fellow professionals in a safe, confidential, and trustworthy setting.

Grow your leadership skills in an interactive, discussion-driven 8-week course. Sessions are 90 minutes and require advance preparation.

IEEE members save 15% on any one ACE: Leadership By Influence course.

Sign in with your IEEE Account to register for a course.

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Continuing Education Courses

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) offers online self-paced courses taught by the leading experts from IEEE. With many courses offering CEU and PDH credits, it is the perfect resource to maintain your professional license. Check out courses on topics like 5G, Blockchain, IoT and more today.

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FREE WEB EVENTS

Does your COVID-19 Tracing App Follow You Forever? Privacy & Protection in a Post-Pandemic World

The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across countries and contact tracing is claimed to be an effective tool to break the chains of transmission of an infectious disease and is thus an essential public health tool for controlling outbreaks. One of the key concerns in these contact tracing apps has been the intrusion into data privacy and security including the exploitation by malicious actors and stalkers. This talk will compare different countries' approaches & critique the strength and weaknesses of these technologies.

LiveStream to be held 9 July @6am ET

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Predicting Future Tech Trends for an Immersive Intelligent Digital World

Demonstrated with 3D, VR platform, predicting and immersing one with the future is always a challenge and a desire. Digital Transformation is fueled by advances in technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum, and applications using the copious amounts of continuously generated data. By leveraging these technologies and others developed such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Digital Twins, the line between the physical world and the digital world will be increasingly less distinct.

LiveStream to be held 15 July @10am ET

> Read more

Free Virtual Conference on Effective Remote Instruction

Are you university staff, a professor, or department leader with an interest in strengthening your education program as the world continues the shift to online learning? Join IEEE Educational Activities and the IEEE Education Society the week of 27 July for the free virtual conference, Effective Remote Instruction: Reimagining the Engineering Student Experience.

Webinars to begin 27 July @11am ET

> Register now

Virtual Events to Help You With eLearning

Check out the latest upcoming and on-demand virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, eLearning, and more.

> Browse virtual events

eBOOKS AND PUBLISHING

The Value of a Speakers Bureau

If your company has a Speakers Bureau, seriously consider joining it. And if none exists, why not start one? In his latest eBook (free for IEEE members), veteran author and educator Harry T. Roman reveals how joining your company's Speakers Bureau can enhance your career, and increase your value to your employer.

> Download eBook

Free eBooks & Book Discount

The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the Wiley IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

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MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

2021 Technical Field Award and 2020 Herz Award Recipients Announced

We are pleased to announce that the IEEE Board of Directors has approved the 2021 IEEE Technical Field Award and 2020 IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award recipients.

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IEEE Member Directory – Verified Status Within a Trusted Network

Want to have access to the most extensive directory of verified IEEE members anywhere? With over 250,000 members participating, you can connect to your peers on a secure and certified network exclusively for IEEE members. Opting in to IEEE Member Directory allows you to view fellow members' profiles, showcasing member grade, IEEE Volunteer positions, affiliations with IEEE Societies, special interest groups, and technical communities – all automatically updated with membership status in real time. Privacy options are completely customizable, including a members-only option. This exclusive benefit of IEEE Membership is accessible via IEEE Collabratec.

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Free ILN Partner Resources

Use free ILN Partner Resources while you are working from home. The IEEE Learning Network has pulled together various free webinars, courses, and videos that can benefit you during this critical time.

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Member-Get-A-Member (MGM) Referral Program

Share the value of IEEE Membership with your friends and colleagues. You can also earn awards for you and your local IEEE organizational unit (Section, Student Branch, etc.) on qualifying referrals who join by 15 August 2020.

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#IEEELearnTogether Contest

Don't forget to enter your submission for a chance to win a US$100 Amazon gift card! Share your eLearning journey through our #IEEELearnTogether photo contest. Submit your entry today!

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Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Do you know someone who can benefit from the resources offered through IEEE Membership?

You can support a friend, colleague, or family member during these unprecedented times, by gifting IEEE Membership. Not only will the recipient receive membership benefits through the end of 2020, but you will save 50% on their membership dues for a limited time.

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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

25 JUNE 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

Here is this week's compilation of member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

Stay Informed: Update Your Profile

To ensure we are sending you the most relevant information, please take a moment to update your Technical Interest Profile. Here you can also update your professional and education information, as well as manage communication preferences.

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CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Better Left Unsaid?

During these uncertain times, it can be tempting to complain. But doing so actually makes your body increase production of cortisol (the “stress hormone"), reinforcing the distress in our own mind. This week, author Susan de la Vergne looks at complaining, and why for your own sake and sanity, some things may be better left unsaid.

> Read the article

Link Your Research Data To Your Manuscript

Among the many benefits that IEEE DataPort offers, one is particularly beneficial for authors who would like to supplement their manuscripts and scholarly papers with the data used in their research. Linking research data to a manuscript supports research reproducibility and can strengthen the manuscript enabling it to secure more citations. To help authors in this effort, IEEE DataPort is integrated with over 105 IEEE journals and magazines and with IEEE Xplore.

> Learn more

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library

Through 31 July, IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® digital library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today.

To get started, simply visit IEEE Xplore and login, find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

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Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) offers online self-paced courses taught by the leading experts from IEEE. With many courses offering CEU and PDH credits, it is the perfect resource to maintain your professional license. Check out courses on topics like 5G, Blockchain, IoT and more today.

> View courses

New Course: IEEE English for Technical Professionals

For both working professionals and students, English language fluency is essential. IEEE is proud to launch its newest course, IEEE English for Technical Professionals, a 14-hour online learning program that uses real-life interactive scenarios to provide a working knowledge of English techniques and vocabulary that are essential for today's technical workplace.

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FREE WEB EVENTS

Virtual Events to Help You With eLearning

Check out the latest upcoming and on-demand virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, eLearning, and more.

>Browse virtual events

TryEngineering Live:
Engineer Spotlight - Whurly

In this on-demand TryEngineering Live: Engineer Spotlight, meet Whurley, Founder & CEO Strangeworks! In this bonus feature, listen while he talks about his career in quantum computing.

>Watch webinar now

Virtual Conference on Effective Remote Instruction

IEEE is proud to announce its newest virtual conference, Effective Remote Instruction: Reimagining the Engineering Student Experience, scheduled each day the week of 27-31 July 2020. We invite university faculty and department leaders from around the globe to learn practical techniques and tips for remote instruction in the engineering, computer science, and technology classrooms that you can use when planning your next semester. Reserve your spot today.

> Register now

Overview of the High-Performance Computing Chapter of the Heterogeneous Integration Roadmap

The High Performance Computing and Data Center chapter of the Heterogeneous Integration Roadmap presents the clear need for heterogeneous system integration that realizes systems-in-a-package (SiPs) that target the HPC and data center markets. The potential solutions and short-term, medium-term and longer-term challenges that are encountered in realizing these SiPs are addressed in this on-demand webinar.

> Watch webinar now

TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

Infrared Device Helps MonitortOVID-19 Patients' Breathing Therapy - IEEE Member Farid Farahmand is the director of the Advanced Internet Technologies in the Interests of Society Laboratory, a research lab that has developed InSee, the auxiliary medical device used to measure the patients' air volume.

Fighting Burnout and COVID-19 at the Same Time - COVID-19 turned the world upside down – and meeting the challenge of a new normal for work, family life, and even everyday activities like shopping for groceries can leave us vulnerable to burnout.Dive into the “why" behind burnout and how you can overcome it in our COVID-19 world.

This App Could Help Detect COVID-19 By Analyzing A Person's Speech - Three IEEE senior members are developing an app that can analyze an individual's speech to detect COVID-19 symptoms so that the person can be quarantined, tested, and provided with medical support at a much earlier stage.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot Dog Now Available for US$74,500

This Q&A with Michael Perry, Vice President of Business Development at Boston Dynamics, provides a perspective on the price tag and the robot's various features.

> Read more

Recommended Videos from IEEE.tv

eBOOKS AND PUBLISHING

Free eBooks & Book Discount

The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the Wiley IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

Free eBook:Transitioning from Student to Engineer

This eBook from Harry T. Roman is packed with tips for students and young professionals transitioning to the workforce, helping to give you an edge with potential employers.

> Download eBook

Improved IEEE Author Center Helps New Authors Navigate Publishing

Finding what you're looking for has never been easier in the IEEE Author Center. Featuring a section for new authors, a new look and feel, and improved search capability. The website is a one-stop resource for all IEEE authors. It offers tailored insight for those publishing in journals, conferences, books, and magazines. We invite you to check out the new site and share any feedback or questions with the IEEE Author Engagement team at authors@ieee.org.

> Learn more

MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

New IEEE Medal Named in Honor of Computer Scientist Frances E. Allen

IEEE will present the IEEE Frances E. Allen Medal for the first time at the 2022 IEEE Honors Ceremony. IBM sponsors this medal, the second in honor of a female, named for IBM Fellow and computing pioneer Frances E. Allen. Nominations for this award will open in December 2020.

> Learn more

Ends 1 July: Increased Capacity On Google Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Member-Get-A-Member (MGM) Referral Program

Share the value of IEEE membership with your friends and colleagues. You can also earn awards for you and your local IEEE organizational unit (Section, Student Branch, etc.) on qualifying referrals who join by 15 August 2020.

>Learn more

#IEEELearnTogether Contest

Don't forget to enter your submission for a chance to win a US$100 Amazon gift card! Share your eLearning journey through our #IEEELearnTogether photo contest. Submit your entry today!

>Learn more

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Do you know someone who can benefit from the resources offered through IEEE Membership?

You can support a friend, colleague, or family member during these unprecedented times, by gifting IEEE Membership. Not only will the recipient receive membership benefits through the end of 2020, but you will save 50% on their membership dues for a limited time.

>Gift membership

IEEE Annual Election:
Please Update Your Membership Information by 30 June

The IEEE Annual Election starts in August. All eligible voting members will have access to their ballot electronically. In addition, a ballot package will be provided via first-class postal mail in accordance with the member's election communication preferences.

Sign in with your IEEE Account by 30 June to confirm or update your information. For more information, contact elections@ieee.org.

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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

18 JUNE 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

Here is this week's compilation of member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

We would like to express our concern and support for all the members of the IEEE community and others affected by the global health crisis. Thank you for being an IEEE member.

Stay Informed: Update Your Profile

To ensure we are sending you the most relevant information, please take a moment to update your Technical Interest Profile. Here you can also update your professional and education information, as well as manage communication preferences."

>Update profile information

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Free E-Book: Caring for Your Project Team

Trust and leadership are the heart and soul of any team. While a good leader can rally a team and boost member productivity, so too can good teams fail due to lack of effective leadership. In this e-book (free for IEEE members), Harry T. Roman offers tips to be a more caring and successful leader, including better connecting with your team, encouraging creativity, developing team members' skills, and more.

>Download e-Book

Innovation, a Badly Needed Prescription For Our Future

Something significant happened late last month in Congress. If it moves forward and meets its intended goal, it will have a profound impact on all Americans, including those of us with careers in science and engineering. The just-introduced Endless Frontier Act aims to ensure that the United States maintains its global leadership position in technology and innovation through the 21st century. It proposes to spend US$100 billion over five years to cement American leadership in ten key technology areas of the future.

>Read more

New Student Activity Video from IEEE Reach

Looking for a fun hands-on activity for students to try at home? Check out How to Make a Light Bulb with Cardboard and Pencil Lead, a new video from IEEE REACH. This is the hands-on activity associated with the REACH inquiry unit, or lesson plan, on electric lighting. IEEE REACH, free educational resources that highlight the history of technology!

>Learn More about IEEE REACH

In-depth Workshop Video Series:
Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

This video series highlights IEEE 1547-2018 offers insight on its features and capabilities including transmission level integration, certification and commissioning.

> Learn more

Training Course: IEEE Standards Working Groups

This course is for new and aspiring Working Group Chairs or those who have held the role, but want to be more confident in it. Composed of 12 modules, Working Group Chair Fundamentals provides Chairs with a comprehensive set of tools that can be applied immediately in the administration of a Working Group. The training content was developed by some of IEEE SA's top minds and is anchored with the experiences of successful Working Group Chairs who have brought Working Groups together to produce some of IEEE's best-known standards. As a result, both current and rising Working Group Chairs and participants will benefit from focused, intentional thinking about what success will look like for their tenure as Working Group Chair.

> Learn more

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) offers online self-paced courses taught by the leading experts from IEEE. With many courses offering CEU and PDH credits, it is the perfect resource to maintain your professional license while you are working from home. Check out courses on topics like 5G, Blockchain, IoT and more today.

> View this week's courses

Free ILN Partner Resources

Use free ILN Partner Resources while you are working from home. The IEEE Learning Network has pulled together various free webinars, courses, and videos that can benefit you during this critical time.

Learn more

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library

Through 31 July, IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® digital library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply visit IEEE Xplore and login, find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

> Subscribe Today

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest upcoming and on-demand virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, eLearning, and more.

>Browse virtual events

Free Upcoming Web Events

TryEngineering Live: Rubber Band Racers

Register for the next TryEngineering Live: Hands-On Design Challenge on 25 June at 12pm ET, featuring the lesson plan Rubber Band Racers. Each TryEngineering lesson plan is designed to be a complete roadmap that's easy to follow and implement. Save your spot today!

Webinar to be held 25 June @12pm ET

> Register now

5 Things That You Should Not Use Blockchain For

In this talk, we will briefly cover the basics of what a blockchain is, and then go on to describe five application areas where blockchain probably cannot provide a good solution.

Webinar to be held 25 June @1pm ET

> Register now

TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

IEEE Smart Village System Delivers Solar Power to Nigerian COVID-19 Isolation Center - When the coronavirus spread to Ilorin, the state capital of Kwara in western Nigeria, a medical center was built to isolate and treat the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 patients. Shaybis Nigeria donated a SunBlazer IV solar-powered system to provide electricity to the facility. The system, which was designed by IEEE Smart Village volunteers, will provide electricity to the first wing of the four-wing facility.

The University of Rhode Island's IEEE Student Branch Offers Remote Tutoring to EE Students to Supplement Their Online Courses - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced universities around the world to close their campuses and offer classes online. Faculty members and students have had to adjust to this new way of teaching and learning. Remote tutoring sessions, conducted through the Webex video conferencing program, offer students the chance to not only ask questions about the material presented in class but also gives them a way to socialize with each other.

How Many People Did it Take to Build the Great Pyramid? - Not nearly as many as old estimates would have you believe. Given that some 4,600 years have elapsed since the completion of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the structure stands remarkably intact. We may never know exactly how the pyramid was built, but even so, we can say with some confidence how many people were required to build it. This back-of-the-envelope calculation is based on simple physics.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

COVID-19 Made Internet Access, Broadband and Hotspots an Educational Necessity

Many students took a spring break in late March only to come back to their studies through a virtual learning portal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While virtual learning helps reduce the risk of person-to-person transmission, schools were presented with a new problem: how to ensure every student has internet access so they could continue their education remotely.

> Read more

Recommended Videos from IEEE.tv

MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

IEEE Into Focus Photo Contest

Send us photos of what you think represents your experience as a member. Whether you are building a robot, attending a conference, collaborating with your classmates, or engineering new technology – we want to know what IEEE means to you. Not only is there a chance you could see your photos in future IEEE communications, but you also have the chance to win a US$50 Amazon gift card.

> Learn more

IEEE Annual Election:
Please Update Your Membership Information by 30 June

The IEEE Annual Election starts in August. Those eligible to vote include new members as of 30 June and students elevated to Member or Graduate Student Member grades on or before that date. All eligible voting members will have access to their ballot electronically. In addition, a ballot package will be provided via first-class postal mail in accordance with the member's election communication preferences.

Sign in with your IEEE Account by 30 June to confirm or update your information. For more information, contact elections@ieee.org.

>Update member contact information

>Update election communication preferences

Increased Capacity On Google Hangout Meet - Ends 1 July

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Member-Get-A-Member (MGM) Referral Program

IEEE membership plays a vital role in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. As a member, you know the value IEEE membership has had in your professional career as well. The IEEE MGM program is your opportunity to share the value of IEEE membership with your friends and colleagues. You can also earn awards for you and your local IEEE organizational unit (Section, Student Branch, etc.) on qualifying referrals who join by 15 August 2020.

>Learn more

Free eBooks & Book Discount

Wiley-IEEE Press offers a number of special benefits for IEEE members. The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Do you know someone who can benefit from the resources offered through IEEE Membership? IEEE offers its members relevant resources at every career stage so members can stay current in their chosen technology profession, connect with peers, and invest in their future.

You can support a friend, colleague, or family member during these unprecedented times, by gifting IEEE Membership. Not only will the recipient receive membership benefits through the end of 2020, but you will save 50% on their membership dues for a limited time. You might also be eligible for Member-Get-a-Member (MGM) awards that can be used towards your renewal.

>Gift membership

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

11 JUNE 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

Here is this week's compilation of member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

We would like to express our concern and support for all the members of the IEEE community and others affected by the global health crisis. Thank you for being an IEEE member.

Stay Informed: Update Your Profile

To ensure we are sending you the most relevant information, please take a moment to update your Technical Interest Profile. Here you can also update your professional and education information, as well as manage communication preferences."

>Update profile information

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Free ILN Partner Resources

During this challenging time, we want to help you stay connected. The IEEE Learning Network has pulled together various free resources you can use while you are working or learning from home. Browse through this month's selection of free webinars, courses, and videos offered by ILN Partners.

> View resources

Six Easy Steps to Making Your Mark on Social Media

Social media can be serious business, but also a casual and compelling way to connect with people. In this article, you'll learn some simple steps to improve your social media presence and build your personal brand. You've got this!

> Learn more

Find Your Community in Uncertain Times

During this critical time of social distancing, let us help you stay connected and productive from anywhere. IEEE Collabratec gives members easy access to content across IEEE, all in one place. As an IEEE member, you have exclusive premium-level services on IEEE Collabratec, including:

• IEEE Member Directory
• Mentoring Program
• Membership Certificates & Badges
• Workspace privileges
• Members-only communities

>Learn more

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network offers online self-paced courses taught by the leading experts from IEEE. With many courses offering CEU and PDH credits, it is the perfect resource to maintain your professional license while you are working from home. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can purchase for US$10 each!

> View this week's courses

Free E-Book - Process Skills: The Keys to Success

What we know, and most importantly, how quickly we can do something with that knowledge, can make all the difference in this fast-paced, unforgiving, digital economy. Too often, we spend so much time honing technical skills that we can miss the other skills that are just as important. These process skills make us better engineers, highly valued by companies and clients alike.

Download E-Book

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library

Through 31 July, IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® digital library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply visit IEEE Xplore and login, find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

> Subscribe Today

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest upcoming and on-demand virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, eLearning, and more.

>Browse virtual events

Member Benefits of Using IEEE DataPort

Given the prominence of data-based research in today's world, IEEE believes it is necessary to provide members the opportunity to utilize IEEE DataPort.With more than 350,000 users and over 1,400 datasets currently and growing, IEEE DataPort can be used to store, share, manage, and analyze data in one trusted, central location. To give users more extensive information on the various benefits of IEEE DataPort, the IEEE DataPort team has created articles on important benefits members gain when using IEEE DataPort.

Users can always upload non-Open Access Datasets to IEEE DataPort at no cost (up to 2TB) and Open-Access datasets can also be uploaded for free, using the promotioncode OPENACCESS1. All are invited to upload your research datasets today!

> Learn more

Free Upcoming Web Events

IEEE Tech Talk: IEEE 802 Networking Standards - Rescheduled

In observance of the #ShutDownSTEM initiative, IEEE Educational Activities has rescheduled the IEEE Tech Talk: IEEE 802 Networking Standards to Wednesday, 17 June 2020 at 9am ET. If you have already registered, you will NOT have to re-register for the event. If you would like to attend, you can still save your spot. We look forward to having you join us next week!

Webinar to be held 17 June @9am ET

> Register now

What Every - “Body" Is Saying

People make the decision whether they like you or not within the first five seconds of seeing you. Our body language can be screaming an inaccurate representation of yourself and your intent. How would you like to learn what your current body language is saying and modify it for a better message? Please join us for this enlightening session as a part of the IEEE WIE ILC Virtual Series.

Webinar to be held 18 June @11am ET

> Register now

LiveStream - The Fantastic Five: “5 Soft Skills Every Technical Professional Should Develop"

Join IEEE President-Elect, Susan Kathy Land, for an informative live streaming webinar. You will learn about the 5 soft skills that you can leverage for your career as a Professional Developer.

Webinar to be held 18 June @12pm ET

> Register now

Diversifying your Consulting Practice for Times of Crisis

At one point or another, every consultant's practice goes through a dry period. This can be discouraging and cause emotional and financial strain. In this webinar, explore strategies and techniques to diversify your offerings to minimize dry spells and thrive in times of crisis.

Webinar to be held 18 June @2pm ET

> Register now

TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

This Open-Source Robot Is Helping Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Stay in Touch With Loved Ones - Hospitalized COVID-19 patients are often left to battle the virus alone to help stop the spread of the virus to their family and friends. IEEE Fellow Antonio Bicchi, a member of an Italian research team called Low-Hanging Fruits, has developed a robot called LHF-Connect to assist with this difficult situation.

IEEE President's Column: Strength and Solidarity in Responding to the Challenges of COVID-19 - During this evolving public health situation, our most important priority has been the safety and well-being of our members, volunteers, and staff.

Robotic Third Arm Can Smash Through Walls - This waist-mounted supernumerary robotic limb is gentle enough to pick fruit but powerful enough to punch through a wall.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

Think You're Healthy Enough to Go Back to Work? Technology May Let You Know

Many industries across the world have shut down normal operations and others have significantly scaled back activities in efforts to keep workers safe and prevent COVID-19 from further spread. But as various regions experience a “flattening of the curve" and in some areas, a decrease in new cases, companies are now beginning to evaluate how to progressively and safely return employees to their various places of work.

> Read more

Recommended Videos from IEEE.tv

MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

IEEE Annual Election:
Please Update Your Membership Information by 30 June

The IEEE Annual Election starts in August. Ballots will be created for all eligible voting members on record on 30 June. Those eligible to vote include new members as of 30 June and students elevated to Member or Graduate Student Member grades on or before that date. To be eligible to vote, student members graduating this year between 1 January and 30 June must update their education information online to be elevated to Member or Graduate Student Member grade.

All eligible voting members will have access to their ballot electronically. In addition, a ballot package will be provided via first-class postal mail in accordance with the member's election communication preferences.

Sign in with your IEEE Account by 30 June to confirm or update your information. For more information, contact elections@ieee.org.

>Update member contact information

>Update election communication preferences

Increased Capacity On Google Hangout Meet - Ends 1 July

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

#IEEELearnTogether Photo Contest

Learn it! Create it! Frame it! Enter for a chance to win a US$100 Amazon gift card! All you have to do is share your journey through our #IEEELearnTogether photo contest. IEEE is here while you transition to learning and working remotely through our eLearning courses. Submit your entry today! Learn more about official rules and requirements.

*All submissions must be received by 11:59PM ET on 15 July 2020.

> Submit entry

Member-Get-A-Member (MGM) Referral Program

IEEE membership plays a vital role in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. As a member, you know the value IEEE membership has had in your professional career as well. The IEEE MGM program is your opportunity to share the value of IEEE membership with your friends and colleagues. You can also earn awards for you and your local IEEE organizational unit (Section, Student Branch, etc.) on qualifying referrals who join by 15 August 2020. During the last week of September 2020 award amounts will be sent via email to your email address on record and can be used towards your IEEE 2021 membership dues.

>Learn more

Free eBooks & Book Discount

Wiley-IEEE Press offers a number of special benefits for IEEE members. The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Do you know someone who can benefit from the resources offered through IEEE Membership?

You can support a friend, colleague, or family member during these unprecedented times, by gifting IEEE Membership. Not only will the recipient receive membership benefits through the end of 2020, but you will save 50% on their membership dues for a limited time. You might also be eligible for Member-Get-a-Member (MGM) awards that can be used towards your renewal.

IEEE offers its members relevant resources at every career stage so members can stay current in their chosen technology profession, connect with peers, and invest in their future.

>Gift membership

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

4 JUNE 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

Here is this week's compilation of member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

We would like to express our concern and support for all the members of the IEEE community and others affected by the global health crisis. Thank you for being an IEEE member.

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can purchase for US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE10.

> View this week's courses

Ten Tips to Nail Your Remote Interview During COVID-19

Your resume got you in the door… or more likely onto a video chat interview. Now it is time to dazzle them with your expertise and charisma – which can certainly be more challenging to convey when you're not there in-person. So here are ten tips - from preparation through follow-up - to ensure you ace your remote interview.

> Learn more

Free Webinar: Engineering Code of Ethics (Recorded Version)

Engineers are held to the highest standards of honesty and integrity, because their work has a direct and vital impact on quality of life for all people. If you missed it live, you can catch the recording with IP lawyer Bert Jennings diving into ethical and unethical behavior and what it means for engineers, using specific examples.

> Watch here

Free E-Book: Critical Thinking Skills for Engineers - Book 3: On Creativity

From creativity, engineers develop unique solutions to society's challenges. And it is increasingly cited by employers as a critical job skill. In his third e-book of IEEE-USA's Critical Thinking Skills for Engineers series, author Sridhar Ramanathan builds further upon critical thinking, by exploring creative approaches for individuals and groups.

>Read more

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest upcoming and on-demand virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, eLearning, and more.

>Browse virtual events

#IEEELearnTogether Photo Contest

Have you completed an eLearning course? Enter now for a chance to win a US$100 Amazon gift card! IEEE is here for you as you transition to learning and working remotely through our eLearning courses. Share your journey through our #IEEELearnTogether photo contest.

*All submissions must be received by 11:59PM ET on 15 July 2020.

> Submit entry

Free Upcoming Web Events

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) International Leadership Conference (ILC) 2020 Virtual Series: Leading through Change

The IEEE WIE ILC Virtual Series will take place throughout June 2020, offering 1-hour sessions, live panel discussions, virtual networking opportunities, and an on-demand library for you to browse when is convenient for you.

The current circumstances have led to more challenges, both professionally and personally, for the women in tech community, and strong leadership is needed now more than ever. As a result, we've updated the theme of the Virtual Series to “Leading through Change." Our speakers have adapted their content to make sure it's relevant and worth you taking the time out of your already hectic schedules.

> Register now

IEEE Virtual Tech Talk: IEEE 802 Networking Standards – Connecting the World

Join us on 10 June 2020 for an informal talk discussing how the 802 members continue their work globally during this trying time; the role of 802 technologies in connecting the world during the COVID-19 pandemic; and much more. Save your seat today!

Webinar to be held 10 June @9am ET

> Register now

Machine Learning for Medical Imaging Analysis Demystified

Medical imaging refers to several different technologies used to view the human body and its organs or tissues to diagnose, monitor, or treat medical conditions.

This lecture will outline the fundamental Machine Learning (ML) processes involved in medical image analysis. Achieving prediction and classification for CAD applications will also be discussed. Some preliminary ideas of 3D reconstruction and viewing as applied in medical image analysis will also be presented.

Webinar to be held 10 June @10:30am ET

> Register now

Quantifying Quality of Life of SmartphoneCentric Humans via HumanCentric Methods

Patterns of diseases are changing; they relate less and less to sudden infections or crippling accidents, and on a growing scale they develop as slow and debilitating afflictions caused by repetitive harmful behaviours (e.g., poor nutrition). These behaviours relate to different domains - the physical, psychological, social and environmental - and contribute significantly to the individual's overall health and Quality of Life (QoL) in the long term.

Webinar to be held 11 June @11am ET

> Register now

TryEngineering Live: Hands-on Design Challenge - eMentoring: STEM Professionals Virtually Support Student STEM Learning

How can you get a personal STEM eMentor for each of your students starting this fall? Join this virtual event on 11 June at 12pm ET to learn about STEM eMentoring with TryEngineering Together, a program offering sustained student support that is 100% virtual where each student is paired with a STEM professional.

Webinar to be held 11 June @12pm ET

> Register now

Diversifying your Consulting Practice for Times of Crisis

At one point or another, every consultant's practice goes through a dry period. This can be discouraging and cause emotional and financial strain. In this webinar, explore strategies and techniques to diversify your offerings to minimize dry spells and thrive in times of crisis.

Webinar to be held 18 June @2pm ET

> Register now

TECHNICAL CONTENT

SpaceX Returns U.S. Astronauts to Space

On 30 May, the United States rejoined an exclusive club of nations: those capable of launching people into space. Since the space shuttle fleet was decommissioned in 2011, American astronauts have had to hitch a ride on Russian Soyuz spacecraft. The launch of the Dragon 2 spacecraft and Falcon 9 booster—both created by SpaceX— heralds a new epoch when commercial, rather than government entities, take the lead in designing, delivering, and operating new spacecraft.

>Read more

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

PAL Robotics Customizable Bots Could Be the Next Frontline Workers - PAL Robotics is modifying its existing base models to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Based in Barcelona, the company's base models are designed for a variety of tasks, including socializing with people and transporting items. With the right software, the robot will be able to ask COVID-19 patients questions related to their symptoms, reducing how often healthcare workers must come into close contact with patients.

DIY Ventilators for COVID-19 Could Be a Vital Stopgap - COVID-19 patients can find it difficult to breathe as the virus infects the upper or lower parts of their respiratory tract. As respiration is a requirement for life, it is not surprising that the mechanical ventilators found in intensive care units have been in great demand during the past few months. IEEE Fellow Ravinder Dahiya and Andrew Hart get you up to speed on DIY devices being developed to increase the supply.

How Active Data is Fueling Cities' Responses to COVID-19 - Smart Cities are proactively working to counter #COVID19 by using active data. Learn how digital infrastructure can optimize disaster response and benefit humanity from #IEEE Impact Creators Dalton Valadares and Xun Luo via IEEE Transmitter.

How Energy Engineers Are Keeping Your Power On During COVID-19 - IEEE Transmitter sat down with IEEE Senior Member Aleksi Paaso for a Q&A on how engineers from around the world are working together to keep our infrastructure strong during #COVID19.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

Join the Working Group for P2863^™ - Recommended Practice for Organizational Governance of Artificial Intelligence

Many public and private organizations are currently in the development or use of artificial intelligence. While artificial intelligence offers benefits and uses for organizations and society, it also raises a host of risks, concerns, and issues.

This recommended practice specifies governance criteria such as safety, transparency, accountability, responsibility and minimizing bias, and process steps for effective implementation, performance auditing, training, and compliance in the development or use of artificial intelligence within organizations. Join this teleconference to learn more about participating in the working group.

Teleconference to be held 8 June 11am-1pm ET

For teleconference meeting access and additional information, contact the IEEE P2863™ Program Manager, Jonathan Goldberg at goldberg.j@ieee.org or the Working Group Chair, Gary Marchant at garyemarchant@aol.com.

Recommended Videos from IEEE.tv

MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

Online Campaign Celebrates 2020 Medal & Recognition Recipients

2020 IEEE Medal & Recognition Recipients Honored Online. This year, in light of the global health emergency and pervasive travel restrictions, IEEE made the difficult decision not to hold the in-person IEEE Honors Ceremony. Instead, the 23 diverse 2020 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients will be honored in a series of online promotions.

>Learn more

Call for Nominations: IEEE TFAs, Herz Staff Award, and Medals & Recognitions

The IEEE Awards Board (AB) administers the highest medals, awards, and recognitions presented by IEEE. The IEEE Technical Field Awards are awarded for contributions or leadership in specific fields of interest of the IEEE. IEEE Medals embrace significant and broad IEEE interests and purposes.

Nominations are due 15 January annually for the IEEE Technical Field Awards and the IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award and 15 June annually for IEEE Medals and Recognitions. All are encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within their technical fields.

>Learn more

Member-Get-A-Member (MGM) Referral Program

IEEE membership plays a vital role in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. As a member, you know the value IEEE membership has had in your professional career as well. The IEEE MGM program is your opportunity to share the value of IEEE membership with your friends and colleagues. You can also earn awards for you and your local IEEE organizational unit (Section, Student Branch, etc.) on qualifying referrals who join by 15 August 2020. During the last week of September 2020 award amounts will be sent via email to your email address on record and can be used towards your IEEE 2021 membership dues.

>Learn more

Connect Large Groups Virtually with Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Accelerate Your Career with Virtual Leadership Development

The ACE: Leadership By Influence Program is a unique opportunity to learn with and from other fellow professionals in a safe, confidential, and trustworthy setting.

Grow your leadership skills in an interactive, discussion-driven 8-week course. Sessions are 90 minutes and require advance preparation.

IEEE members save 15% on any one ACE: Leadership By Influence course.

Sign in with your IEEE Account to register for a course.

> Sign in

Free eBooks & Book Discount

Wiley-IEEE Press offers a number of special benefits for IEEE members. The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Do you know someone who can benefit from the resources offered through IEEE Membership?

You can support a friend, colleague, or family member during these unprecedented times, by gifting IEEE Membership. Not only will the recipient receive membership benefits through the end of 2020, but you will save 50% on their membership dues for a limited time. You might also be eligible for Member-Get-a-Member (MGM) awards that can be used towards your renewal.

IEEE offers its members relevant resources at every career stage so members can stay current in their chosen technology profession, connect with peers, and invest in their future.

>Gift membership

IEEE Annual Election: Please Update Your Membership Information by June 30

The IEEE Annual Election starts in August. Ballots will be created for all eligible voting members on record on 30 June. Those eligible to vote include new members as of 30 June and students elevated to Member or Graduate Student Member grades on or before that date. To be eligible to vote, student members graduating this year between 1 January and 30 June must update their education information online to be elevated to Member or Graduate Student Member grade.

All eligible voting members will have access to their ballot electronically. In addition, a ballot package will be provided via first-class postal mail in accordance with the member's election communication preferences.

Sign in with your IEEE account by 30 June to confirm or update your information. For more information, contact elections@ieee.org.

>Update member contact information

>Update election communication preferences

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

28 MAY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

Here is this week's compilation of member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

We would like to express our concern and support for all the members of the IEEE community and others affected by the global health crisis. Thank you for being an IEEE member.

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can purchase for US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE9.

> View this week's courses

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest upcoming and on-demand virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, eLearning, and more.

> Learn more

Vlogging and Content Creation: How COVID-19 Changed Everything

In her latest column, Jacquelyn Adams pulls back the curtain on how she pivoted in the wake of COVID-19. She shares how she continues to find creativity and generate quality content, including tips for creating a home studio, working your contacts, being timely and more.

> Read more

Free E-Book/Audio Book: Secrets to Being a World-Changer – Part 2: The Doing of Leadership

How do you move an idea off the drawing board and bring it to life? Two engineers who have devoted years to turning dreams into reality share their passion for innovation — and their experiences at achieving success — with others who want to dream big. Available free for IEEE members in e-book or audio-book format.

>Read more

#IEEELearnTogether Photo Contest

Have you completed an eLearning course? Enter now for a chance to win a US$100 Amazon gift card! IEEE is here for you as you transition to learning and working remotely through our eLearning courses. Share your journey through our #IEEELearnTogether photo contest. Submit your entry today! Click the link to see official rules and requirements.

> Learn more

Free Upcoming Web Events

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) International Leadership Conference (ILC) 2020 Virtual Series: Leading through Change

We hope that our global IEEE WIE ILC community is staying safe and healthy during these times. While we were looking forward to meeting in San Diego this year, IEEE WIE ILC is pivoting to a virtual series, planned with our attendees in mind. The IEEE WIE ILC Virtual Series will take place throughout June 2020, offering 1-hour sessions, live panel discussions, virtual networking opportunities, and an on-demand library for you to browse when is convenient for you.The current circumstances have led to more challenges, both professionally and personally, for the women in tech community, and strong leadership is needed now more than ever. As a result, we've updated the theme of the Virtual Series to "Leading through Change." Our speakers have adapted their content to make sure it's relevant and worth you taking the time out of your already hectic schedules.

Plus, the IEEE WIE ILC Virtual Series is free to attend! Registration is now open and we encourage you to sign up early and share with anyone you think can benefit from attending.

> Register now

IEEE-HKN Graduation Celebration

IEEE-HKN will honor its 2020 graduating seniors during an online celebration. We invite the members of the graduating class, friends, family, our HKN Faculty Advisors, professors and Department Heads to join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the next generation of engineering leaders.

Webinar to be held 30 May @2pm ET

> Register now

Learn How IEEE Uses STEM eMentoring to Help Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers

Join this informative webinar to learn about the impact eMentoring can have on a young student's life while introducing them to the potential of a STEM career. Hear from IEEE Executive Director and COO Stephen Welby, an IEEE employee and members who have served as an eMentor for the program as they share their experiences.

Webinar to be held 3 June @1:00pm ET

> Register now

IEEE Virtual Tech Talk: IEEE 802 Networking Standards – Connecting the World

Join us on 10 June 2020 for an informal talk discussing how the 802 members continue their work globally during this trying time; the role of 802 technologies in connecting the world during the COVID-19 pandemic; and much more. Save your seat today!

Webinar to be held 10 June @9am ET

> Register now

Diversifying your Consulting Practice for Times of Crisis

At one point or another, every consultant's practice goes through a dry period. This can be discouraging and cause emotional and financial strain. In this webinar, explore strategies and techniques to diversify your offerings to minimize dry spells and thrive in times of crisis.

Webinar to be held 18 June @2pm ET

> Register now

TryEngineering Live! The Series

This new virtual series from TryEngineering and EPICS in IEEE will be highlighting lesson plans from TryEngineering.org during our Hand-on Design Challenge while our Engineering Spotlight will give a glimpse into the career and lives of engineers. Check out upcoming and on-demand virtual events today!

> Browse web events

TECHNICAL CONTENT

How Many Qubits Are Needed for Quantum Supremacy?

Whether Google achieved quantum supremacy depends on perspective. Quantum computers theoretically can prove more powerful than any supercomputer, and now scientists calculate just what quantum computers need to attain such “quantum supremacy," and whether or not Google achieved it with its claims last year.

>Read more

IEEE Virtual Events

IEEE hosts events year-round all over the globe. Given the current state of health around the world, IEEE has events available in a virtual format to allow for continuous connection, learning, and idea-sharing with the IEEE technical community.

>Browse virtual events

For a list of local events, including chapter, section and Student Branch meetings:

>Browse virtual events in vTools

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

IEEE Members on the Front Lines:

This 3D Printed Ventilator Could Support Up to 20 COVID-19 Patients at One Time - Hospitals around the world are facing a shortage of ventilators in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. IEEE Member Mohamed Ishag and his friend Mohamed Saqeeb are developing a ventilator that can support up to 20 patients at once, which will help hospitals treat more patients with severe respiratory distress. They are using a 3D printer to create the body and valves for the ventilator. The device is made up of an oxygen supply line, multiple valves, an air compressor, and a UV light that sterilizes the air.

A Better, Faster, Cheaper Test for COVID-19 - A multidisciplinary group of researchers at theUniversity of Minnesota, with expertise in magnetics, microbiology, and electrical engineering, says it has developed a test that is relatively cheap, easy to use, and quick to deliver results. The group, led by IEEE Fellow Jian-Ping Wang, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Robert F Hartmann Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, says it is looking to have a commercially viable version of its prototype system available soon enough to help speed up the pace of pre-vaccine testing.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

Join the Working Group for P2863^™ - Recommended Practice for Organizational Governance of Artificial Intelligence

Many public and private organizations are currently in the development or use of artificial intelligence. While artificial intelligence offers benefits and uses for organizations and society, it also raises a host of risks, concerns, and issues.

This recommended practice specifies governance criteria such as safety, transparency, accountability, responsibility and minimizing bias, and process steps for effective implementation, performance auditing, training, and compliance in the development or use of artificial intelligence within organizations. Join this teleconference to learn more about participating in the working group.

Teleconference to be held 8 June 11am-1pm ET

For teleconference meeting access and additional information, contact the IEEE P2863™ Program Manager, Jonathan Goldberg at goldberg.j@ieee.org or the Working Group Chair, Gary Marchant at garyemarchant@aol.com.

MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

IEEE Discover Badge Recipients Now Exceed 400

IEEE Discover Badge, the first of a three-part series, IEEE Badge Challenge, is underway. The badge series is a first of its kind initiative that introduces individuals to the support and resources available from IEEE.

The Badge Challenge is enjoying great participation, with the IEEE Badge Hub Community growing to over 1000 participants, 400 of which have already earned the Discover badge. Participation is open to all, with special benefits for IEEE Members. IEEE Sections whose Members have earned badges will be recognized. The competition is on, members from thirty-three sections have earned badges. Staying connected and engaged during these uncertain times is an investment in your future. Hayes Lewis, an IEEE member from Fort Worth, Texas, USA reported that the badge challenge introduced him to someone with common interests he would not have met otherwise.

>Learn more

THE IEEE APP: Let's Stay Connected…

As an IEEE leader, volunteer, or member, the IEEE app can be personalized allowing you to see, read and choose how you want to engage and connect to all things IEEE, as well as network globally:

• Create a personalized experience
• Get geo and interest-based recommendations
• Schedule, manage or join meetups virtually
• Read and download your IEEE magazines
• Receive the latest news
• Locate members by location, interests, and affiliations.

>Download the IEEE App today!

Member-Get-A-Member Referral Program

IEEE membership plays a vital role in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. As a member, you know the value IEEE membership has had in your professional career as well. The IEEE MGM program is your opportunity to share the value of IEEE membership with your friends and colleagues. You can also earn awards for you and your local IEEE organizational unit (Section, student branch, etc.) on qualifying referrals who join by 15 August 2020. During the last week of September 2020 award amounts will be sent via email to your email address on record and can be used towards your IEEE 2021 membership dues.

>Learn more

Recommended Videos from IEEE.tv

Connect Large Groups Virtually with Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Accelerate Your Career with Virtual Leadership Development

The ACE: Leadership By Influence Program is a unique opportunity to learn with and from other fellow professionals in a safe, confidential, and trustworthy setting.

Grow your leadership skills in an interactive, discussion-driven 8-week course. Sessions are 90 minutes and require advance preparation.

IEEE members save 15% on any one ACE: Leadership By Influence course.

Sign in with your IEEE Account to register for a course.

> Sign in

Free eBooks & Book Discount

Wiley-IEEE Press offers a number of special benefits for IEEE members. The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Do you know someone who can benefit from the resources offered through IEEE Membership?

You can support a friend, colleague, or family member during these unprecedented times, by gifting IEEE Membership. Not only will the recipient receive membership benefits through the end of 2020, but you will save 50% on their membership dues for a limited time. You might also be eligible for Member-Get-a-Member (MGM) awards that can be used towards your renewal.

IEEE offers its members relevant resources at every career stage so members can stay current in their chosen technology profession, connect with peers, and invest in their future.

>Gift membership

Update Your Contact Information and Election Communication Preferences

The IEEE Annual Election starts on 17 August. Review and update member contact information and election communication preferences by 30 June.

>Update member contact

>Update election communication preferences

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

21 MAY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we are continuing to compile member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

We would like to express our concern and support for all the members of the IEEE community and others affected by the global health crisis. Thank you for being an IEEE member.

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Free to Choose STEM: Data and Reflections on Girls and STEM Careers

This new ebook - free for IEEE members - takes a look at accumulated research to help young women starting a career in STEM, and parents of girls who may be thinking about going into STEM.

>Get free eBook

Working@Home

How can you stay engaged and continue to make professional progress while stuck at home for months? 2019 IEEE-USA President Tom Coughlin offers a few tips to make the most of this time, plus a glimpse at what the post-COVID-19 world may look like.

> Read more

Accelerate Your Career with Virtual Leadership Development

The ACE: Leadership By Influence Program is a unique opportunity to learn with and from other fellow professionals in a safe, confidential, and trustworthy setting. Grow your leadership skills in an interactive, discussion-driven 8-week course. Sessions are 90 minutes and require advance preparation.

IEEE members save 15% on any one ACE: Leadership By Influence course. Sign in with your IEEE Account to register for a course.

>Sign in Now

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, and more.

> View free events

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE7.

> View this week's courses

Free Upcoming Webinars

Beyond Safety - How to Smoothly Re-open Your Workplace and Increase Employee Engagement and Productivity

Transitioning employees back to the office, once it's safe to do so, will involve much more than unlocking the doors and turning on the lights. Many plans will be focused on health and safety in the “new normal." However, this free webinar will go beyond that with a focus on additional best practices, getting things back on track so your employees and your business can thrive.

Webinar to be held 19 May @2pm ET

> Register now

IEEE Tech Talk: Use of Gaming Devices to Stay Connected in Today's World

IEEE Educational Activities and IEEE Future Directions are pleased to announce the next virtual panel discussing the use of handheld gaming devices to stay connected in today's world. In the next session, our experts will highlight gaming in the tech space utilizing many technologies and the overall social implications.

Webinar to be held 20 May @9am ET

> Register now

TryEngineering Live: Engineer Spotlight - IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society

TryEngineering Live: Engineer Spotlight will give a glimpse into the careers and lives of different types of engineers. Join us in the next Engineer Spotlight while we speak with the Oceanic Engineering Society of IEEE.

Webinar to be held 21 May @8pm ET

> Register now

IT and the Fight Against COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused not only a global public health crisis, triggered social upheavals, disrupted business and industry, and affected the economy, life and work worldwide. Nevertheless, some aspects of life must continue without much disturbance. To meet this need, IT has helped in new and traditional ways, becoming the epicentre of healthcare, business, education, governance, and community service. In the post-COVID-19 era, our world will change, and IT will serve significant roles. The pandemic offers the IT industry, professionals and researchers opportunities and challenges worthy of close examination.

Webinar to be held 26 May @6pm ET

> Register now

TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

IEEE Members on the Front Lines:

6 Tips to Help Your Startup Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic - Wondering how your startup will survive the coronavirus crisis? Don't panic. Also, be compassionate, and help others. That's the key advice from venture advisor IEEE Fellow Chenyang Xu.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

COVID Moonshot: Can AI Algorithms and Volunteer Chemists Design a Knockout Antiviral?

This pro-bono initiative crowdsourced 4,500 drug designs, synthesized 311, and is now testing them against viral proteins. Over 4,500 molecular designs from 280 contributors around the world flooded into the submissions site set up for the effort. Two chemical synthesis companies have stepped up to physically make the compounds, providing their services for free or at reduced cost, and two pharmaceutical companies are contributing employee time toward the effort at no charge.

>Read more

New Standard Prioritizes Human Well-Being in A/IS

We are pleased to announce IEEE 7010-2020, Recommended Practice for Assessing the Impact of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems on Human Well-Being has officially published. This is the first of thirteen IEEE 70xx series standards to be published. The 70xx series was largely inspired by the volunteers who are a part of The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (A/IS).

>Read more

IEEE Virtual Events

IEEE hosts events year-round all over the globe. Given the current state of health around the world, IEEE has events available in a virtual format to allow for continuous connection, learning, and idea-sharing with the IEEE technical community.

>Browse virtual events

For a list of local events, including chapter, section and student branch meetings:

>Browse virtual events in vTools

MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

Join the IEEE Student Activities Virtual Speakers Bureau

Share your knowledge, skills and experience to inspire others to progress in their own lives, careers, professional and personal development. If you are able and willing to share knowledge and experience in your field, the IEEE Student Activities Virtual Speakers Bureau gives you an opportunity to inspire IEEE Students in your region or in another part of the world. This provides a unique and flexible opportunity to offer IEEE Students new perspectives through microvolunteering and micromentoring. Position yourself as a thought leader, share your stories about landing your first job, your first promotion or what you are doing in your field of interest or in your academic research.

Deliver a talk on your expertise to our current students through a remote delivery platform and connect them to the IEEE membership network.

>Learn more

HAC/SIGHT Special Call for COVID-19 Project Proposals - Deadline 1 June!

The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) and SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) are prioritizing grassroots IEEE member project proposals that have a strong potential for immediate impact in the fight against COVID-19.

Less than three weeks remain to apply for this Special Call for Proposals to provide resources to volunteers making an impact during this pressing situation. Proposals may be submitted any time between now and 1 June and will be reviewed continuously via an expedited process to allow selected projects to get started right away.

>Learn more

Connect Large Groups Virtually with Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Free eBooks & Book Discount

Wiley-IEEE Press offers a number of special benefits for IEEE members. The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Support graduating students who are launching their careers during unprecedented times. IEEE offers its members the right tools and resources at every career stage so members can stay current in their chosen technology profession, connect with peers, and invest in their future. Give the gift today and the recipient will get membership benefits through the end of 2020, plus you save 50% on their membership dues.

>Gift membership

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Subscribers during Global Health Crisis

IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers through 31 July.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply sign in to IEEE Xplore and find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

Not a subscriber? Learn about subscribing today.

> Access now

Postal Mail Delays

Postal mail from IEEE, including publications, may be experiencing delays in countries with local restrictions on mail delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

14 MAY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we are continuing to compile member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

We would like to express our concern and support for all the members of the IEEE community and others affected by the global health crisis. Thank you for being an IEEE member.

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Free to Choose STEM: Data and Reflections on Girls and STEM Careers

This new ebook - free for IEEE members - takes a look at accumulated research to help young women starting a career in STEM, and parents of girls who may be thinking about going into STEM.

>Get free eBook

Working@Home

How can you stay engaged and continue to make professional progress while stuck at home for months? 2019 IEEE-USA President Tom Coughlin offers a few tips to make the most of this time, plus a glimpse at what the post-COVID-19 world may look like.

> Read more

Accelerate Your Career with Virtual Leadership Development

The ACE: Leadership By Influence Program is a unique opportunity to learn with and from other fellow professionals in a safe, confidential, and trustworthy setting. Grow your leadership skills in an interactive, discussion-driven 8-week course. Sessions are 90 minutes and require advance preparation.

IEEE members save 15% on any one ACE: Leadership By Influence course. Sign in with your IEEE Account to register for a course.

>Sign in Now

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, and more.

> View free events

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE7.

> View this week's courses

Free Upcoming Webinars

Beyond Safety - How to Smoothly Re-open Your Workplace and Increase Employee Engagement and Productivity

Transitioning employees back to the office, once it's safe to do so, will involve much more than unlocking the doors and turning on the lights. Many plans will be focused on health and safety in the “new normal.&rdquot; However, this free webinar will go beyond that with a focus on additional best practices, getting things back on track so your employees and your business can thrive.

Webinar to be held 19 May @2pm ET

> Register now

IEEE Tech Talk: Use of Gaming Devices to Stay Connected in Today's World

IEEE Educational Activities and IEEE Future Directions are pleased to announce the next virtual panel discussing the use of handheld gaming devices to stay connected in today's world. In the next session, our experts will highlight gaming in the tech space utilizing many technologies and the overall social implications.

Webinar to be held 20 May @9am ET

> Register now

TryEngineering Live: Engineer Spotlight - IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society

TryEngineering Live: Engineer Spotlight will give a glimpse into the careers and lives of different types of engineers. Join us in the next Engineer Spotlight while we speak with the Oceanic Engineering Society of IEEE.

Webinar to be held 21 May @8pm ET

> Register now

IT and the Fight Against COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused not only a global public health crisis, triggered social upheavals, disrupted business and industry, and affected the economy, life and work worldwide. Nevertheless, some aspects of life must continue without much disturbance. To meet this need, IT has helped in new and traditional ways, becoming the epicentre of healthcare, business, education, governance, and community service. In the post-COVID-19 era, our world will change, and IT will serve significant roles. The pandemic offers the IT industry, professionals and researchers opportunities and challenges worthy of close examination.

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TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

IEEE Members on the Front Lines:

6 Tips to Help Your Startup Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic - Wondering how your startup will survive the coronavirus crisis? Don't panic. Also, be compassionate, and help others. That's the key advice from venture advisor IEEE Fellow Chenyang Xu.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

COVID Moonshot: Can AI Algorithms and Volunteer Chemists Design a Knockout Antiviral?

This pro-bono initiative crowdsourced 4,500 drug designs, synthesized 311, and is now testing them against viral proteins. Over 4,500 molecular designs from 280 contributors around the world flooded into the submissions site set up for the effort. Two chemical synthesis companies have stepped up to physically make the compounds, providing their services for free or at reduced cost, and two pharmaceutical companies are contributing employee time toward the effort at no charge.

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New Standard Prioritizes Human Well-Being in A/IS

We are pleased to announce IEEE 7010-2020, Recommended Practice for Assessing the Impact of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems on Human Well-Being has officially published. This is the first of thirteen IEEE 70xx series standards to be published. The 70xx series was largely inspired by the volunteers who are a part of The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (A/IS).

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IEEE Virtual Events

IEEE hosts events year-round all over the globe. Given the current state of health around the world, IEEE has events available in a virtual format to allow for continuous connection, learning, and idea-sharing with the IEEE technical community.

>Browse virtual events

For a list of local events, including chapter, section and student branch meetings:

>Browse virtual events in vTools

MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

Join the IEEE Student Activities Virtual Speakers Bureau

Share your knowledge, skills and experience to inspire others to progress in their own lives, careers, professional and personal development. If you are able and willing to share knowledge and experience in your field, the IEEE Student Activities Virtual Speakers Bureau gives you an opportunity to inspire IEEE Students in your region or in another part of the world. This provides a unique and flexible opportunity to offer IEEE Students new perspectives through microvolunteering and micromentoring. Position yourself as a thought leader, share your stories about landing your first job, your first promotion or what you are doing in your field of interest or in your academic research.

Deliver a talk on your expertise to our current students through a remote delivery platform and connect them to the IEEE membership network.

>Learn more

HAC/SIGHT Special Call for COVID-19 Project Proposals - Deadline 1 June!

The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) and SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) are prioritizing grassroots IEEE member project proposals that have a strong potential for immediate impact in the fight against COVID-19.

Less than three weeks remain to apply for this Special Call for Proposals to provide resources to volunteers making an impact during this pressing situation. Proposals may be submitted any time between now and 1 June and will be reviewed continuously via an expedited process to allow selected projects to get started right away.

>Learn more

Connect Large Groups Virtually with Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Free eBooks & Book Discount

Wiley-IEEE Press offers a number of special benefits for IEEE members. The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

Give the Gift of IEEE Membership

Support graduating students who are launching their careers during unprecedented times. IEEE offers its members the right tools and resources at every career stage so members can stay current in their chosen technology profession, connect with peers, and invest in their future. Give the gift today and the recipient will get membership benefits through the end of 2020, plus you save 50% on their membership dues.

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Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Subscribers during Global Health Crisis

IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers through 31 July.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply sign in to IEEE Xplore and find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

Not a subscriber? Learn about subscribing today.

> Access now

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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

7 MAY 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we are continuing to compile member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

We would like to express our concern and support for all the members of the IEEE community and others affected by the global health crisis. Thank you for being an IEEE member.

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Accelerate Your Career with Virtual Leadership Development

The ACE: Leadership By Influence Program is a unique opportunity to learn with and from other fellow professionals in a safe, confidential, and trustworthy setting. Grow your leadership skills in an interactive, discussion-driven 8-week course. Sessions are 90 minutes and require advance preparation.

IEEE members save 15% on any one ACE: Leadership By Influence course. Sign in with your IEEE Account to register for a course.

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Putting Joy in its Place

Finding joy in a difficult time can help keep us focused and motivated; laughter gives us energy. Blogger Jacquelyn Adams describes how you can hack your brain to reduce stress and anxiety with a few changes to your environment.

> Read more

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, and more.

> View free events

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE6.

> View this week's courses

Free Upcoming Webinars

Leadership in a Six-Sigma World

Specialize or generalize? The increasingly digitized world economy asks us to choose one path or the other, but this polarized “choice" is taking us away from our roots as human beings, with all of the recursive wisdom that has made us collectively thrive as a species. But what if there was a third option? In this free webinar, Dr. Terence Yeoh discusses a real choice where we as individuals engineer exceptions from the norms, and in so doing, create a world that thrives off the curve, not just survives in it.

Webinar to be held 12 May @2pm ET

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Change the World as You Leap from College to Industry: Recruiting Insights and Tips from a TI Engineer

As engineering students approach graduation, concerns about transitioning from college to industry create an intimidating roadblock. Hear insight and real-life experiences in starting your career from a Texas Instruments recruiting manager and electrical engineer at this IEEE-HKN Pathways to Industry webinar.

Webinar to be held 14 May @2pm ET

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TryEngineering Live: Hands On Design Challenge - IEEE REACH

The TryEngineering Hands-On Design Challenge with IEEE REACH will highlight the lesson plan Electric Lighting – Through the Lens of History. Learn how your students can make an electric light bulb with a cardboard tube and pencil lead!

Webinar to be held 14 May @12pm ET

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The Four Languages of Influence

Improve your influence by customizing your interactions to four distinct communication styles. Based on the DISC communication-style instrument, you will learn:

• The four distinct communication styles
• Your communication style
• Each communication styles' preference
• How to use the four languages of influence to make better connections, tailor content so that it “rings true" for the recipient, reduce interpersonal friction, and gain agreement.

Webinar to be held 14 May @11am ET

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TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

IEEE Members on the Front Lines:

Thermal Cameras Are Being Outfitted to Detect Fever and Conduct Contact Tracing for COVID-19 - Members in Spain and Switzerland are developing software for FLIR cameras and building their own versions to protect people's privacy. Thermal imaging cameras, which use thermography, are a fast, contactless, and reliable method to detect a fever, a common symptom of COVID-19.

Back to Work: Wearables Track Social Distancing and Sick Employees in the Workplace - As shuttered businesses make plans to resume on-site operations, many plan to outfit their employees with new, anti-pandemic gear: wearable tech that could prevent the spread of COVID-19 inside the workplace.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

COVID-19 related research and technologies are free to access in IEEE Xplore. IEEE is committed to supporting the global response with direct access to various articles and standards available to assist in the management of today's pandemic.

> Access research and technologies on IEEE Xplore

IEEE Virtual Events

IEEE hosts events year-round all over the globe. Given the current state of health around the world, IEEE has events available in a virtual format to allow for continuous connection, learning, and idea-sharing with the IEEE technical community.

>Browse virtual events

For a list of local events, including chapter, section and student branch meetings:

>Browse virtual events in vTools

MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

Join the IEEE Student Activities Virtual Speakers Bureau

Share your knowledge, skills and experience to inspire others to progress in their own lives, careers, professional and personal development. If you are able and willing to share knowledge and experience in your field, the IEEE Student Activities Virtual Speakers Bureau gives you an opportunity to inspire IEEE Students in your region or in another part of the world. This provides a unique and flexible opportunity to offer IEEE Students new perspectives through microvolunteering and micromentoring. Position yourself as a thought leader, share your stories about landing your first job, your first promotion or what you are doing in your field of interest or in your academic research.

Deliver a talk on your expertise to our current students through a remote delivery platform and connect them to the IEEE membership network.

>Learn more

Connect Large Groups Virtually with Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Free eBooks & Book Discount

Wiley-IEEE Press offers a number of special benefits for IEEE members. The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

2020 IEEE-USA Awards Nominations Now Open

The 2020 IEEE-USA Awards nominations are now open! Help us recognize the good work U.S. engineers are doing, especially in these trying times. These annual awards honor professionalism, technical achievement, and literary contributions to public awareness of the engineering profession in the United States. Nominate a friend or colleague today, and help them get the recognition they deserve.

> Learn more

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Subscribers during Global Health Crisis

IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers through 31 July.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply sign in to IEEE Xplore and find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

Not a subscriber? Learn about subscribing today.

> Access now

Postal Mail Delays

Postal mail from IEEE, including publications, may be experiencing delays in countries with local restrictions on mail delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

30 APRIL 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we are continuing to compile member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

We would like to express our concern and support for all the members of the IEEE community and others affected by the global health crisis. Thank you for being an IEEE member.

TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE DataPort Hosts Free COVID-19 Datasets

Sharing research data is critical to advancing science and provides the ability to analyze, replicate, verify, and refine data which facilitates research and supports research reproducibility. As an IEEE member, you can access almost 1300 datasets on IEEE DataPort at no cost including several COVID-19 datasets. All IEEE members can access this valuable platform which offers a DOI for each dataset, support for Open Data, 2TB of Cloud Storage per dataset, automatic linking to manuscripts, ORCID integration, support for all data formats, data downloading capabilities, and more.

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Our World in Ten Years: To Be Human Will Not Change

We will get through this current situation, but what will the world look like beyond it? What about the next ten years?

Author, director and futurist Maxim Jago predicts the next decade will bring unprecedented change. Our world will be increasingly digitized, virtualized and automated.

Yet technology has its limits, for now, and humans – the most extraordinarily adaptable species – will continue to evolve. And authentic human emotional connections will become even more important.

> Read more

IEEE Virtual Events

IEEE hosts events year-round all over the globe. Given the current state of health around the world, IEEE has events available in a virtual format to allow for continuous connection, learning, and idea-sharing with the IEEE technical community. You can search for events near you in IEEE Collabratec or vTools.

>Browse virtual events in vTools

>Browse virtual events in IEEE Collabratec

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

IEEE Members on the Front Lines:

Robotic Arm Wields UV Light Wand To Disinfect Public Spaces - IEEE Fellow Satyandra K. Gupta is leading a research team at the University of Southern California's Viterbi Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Los Angeles that is building a robotic arm that uses a UV light sanitizer to clean contaminated areas.

Everybody in the Pool: Researchers Use Algorithms to Tackle the Coronavirus Test Shortage - More testing would give us a better understanding of how the virus is moving through the population and whether its waxing or waning. More testing would also help identify new hot spots. That's why engineers and computer scientists are considering whether algorithms could supercharge COVID-19 testing.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

COVID-19 related research and technologies are free to access in IEEE Xplore. IEEE is committed to supporting the global response with direct access to various articles and standards available to assist in the management of today's pandemic.

> Access research and technologies on IEEE Xplore

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, and more.

> View free events

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE5.

> View this week's courses

Free Upcoming Webinars

How to Build More Brand Loyalty as a Person, an Employee, a Leader, and a Company

Most people and companies struggle with building more loyalty because they want a quick-fix solution, don't have the budget, lack self-awareness, or don't have a road map to follow. Not anymore!

Leave this webinar with actionable takeaways, a baseline for your brand health, and empowered with tools you can use to help build a brand worth following.

Webinar to be held 5 May @2pm ET

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IEEE Virtual Tech Talk: Future Neural Therapeutics

Join us for the next virtual panel discussing the convergence of the latest technologies that will address key challenges and technological advances in neuroscience to treat movement disorder and neurological disorders.

Webinar to be held 6 May @9am ET

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How to Enhance Your e-Curriculum for Distance Learners

School closings around the world have forced academic institutions to transition their curriculums to support distance learning. This webinar covers the roles and perspectives of a librarian, professor and the publisher; sharing best practices, tools and resources needed for an institution to successfully transition.

Webinar to be held 7 May @1pm ET

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The next TryEngineering Live: Engineer Spotlight will give a glimpse into the careers and lives of engineers. Join us to learn what it's like to be an engineering student from Mariah Manzano and Brianna McGovern.

Webinar to be held 7 May @8pm ET

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INNOVATION: Bringing the Idea to Human Experience

Innovation is the best solution for the technological disruptions so far which is even the backbone for sustainability of many companies and startups. Amidst coming up with innovative ideas and planning for the implementation, it is of utmost importance to know and understand core topics of innovation to become a successful entrepreneur.

This IEEE Technology & Emgineering Management Society (TEMS) Webinar will examine the issues that determine the success or failure of innovation initiatives in technologically-driven enterprises.

Webinar to be held 8 May @10:30am ET

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MORE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS

IEEE Discover Badge Now Available on IEEE Collabratec®

Where will the challenge lead you? IEEE has launched the IEEE Badge Challenge – IEEE Discover Badge is the first in a series of online, interactive journeys recognizing discovery and participation that introduces individuals to the support and resources available from IEEE. The challenge will be hosted on IEEE Collabratec, the organization's community and collaboration platform. Participation is open to all, at no cost, with special benefits for IEEE Members who participate. Beyond individual achievement, the badge challenge will recognize IEEE Sections whose Members are successful in completing the badge journeys.

> Learn more

Free eBooks & Book Discount

Wiley-IEEE Press offers a number of special benefits for IEEE members. The eBook Classics program offers IEEE members free access to over 370 eBooks from the IEEE Press collection through IEEE Xplore. IEEE members also receive a 35% discount on all Wiley-IEEE Press books, as well as all titles available from our publishing partner Wiley.

>Browse eBooks

HAC/SIGHT Special Call for COVID-19 Project Proposals

The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) and SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) are prioritizing IEEE member project proposals that have a strong potential for immediate impact in the fight against COVID-19.

The deadline for this Special Call for Proposals has been extended through 01 June 2020 in order to continue providing resources to volunteers making an impact during this pressing situation. Proposals may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed continuously via an expedited process to allow selected projects to get started right away.

>Learn more

Connect Virtually with Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Subscribers during Global Health Crisis

IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers through 31 July.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply sign in to IEEE Xplore and find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

Not a subscriber? Learn about subscribing today.

> Access now

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

23 APRIL 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we are continuing to compile member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

Thank you for being an IEEE member.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, and more.

> View free events

Online Networking 101: Five Etiquette Tips for Successful Engagement

With traditional networking opportunities largely on hold, we can still use online platforms to make new connections and try to stay up-to-date on what is going on around us. Here are a few quick tips and best practices for networking online.

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Helping Students Learn via Online Delivery: Considerations for Pandemic Pedagogy

The recent shift to online teaching has brought up a myriad of concerns, from technical to pedagogical, with little attention on helping students shift to becoming better online learners. Watch this free on demand webinar that outlines considerations for helping students switch to online learning modalities in these unusual circumstances.

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Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE4.

> View this week's courses

Free Upcoming Webinars

Live Stream Webinar: Working Remotely — Staying on Track

Adjusting to working from home isn't just about technology issues. You may be facing other challenges you hadn't anticipated. In this free webinar, career coach Sherri Edwards offers tips for staying focused, setting boundaries, establishing goals, planning ahead and more.

Webinar to be held 29 April @2:00pm ET

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TryEngineering Live: Hands-On Design Challenge - Engineering Tomorrow

Join us for this new series from TryEngineering while members of Engineering Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization developed by engineers from Global Infrastructure Partners, walk you through a Catapults/Machine Learning Virtual Lesson Plan and Instagram Challenge.

Webinar to be held 30 April @12pm ET

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TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE Computer Society ComputingEdge Newsletter Available to all IEEE Members

ComputingEdge is your free source for highly relevant news and research on all aspects of computing technology. This monthly digest republishes the top technology content from our 12 premier magazines, emphasizing current trends across the technology spectrum to keep you up to date on the newest developments regardless of your area of specialty.

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IEEE Tech Talk Virtual Panel Series

Check out a new virtual panel series featuring subject matter experts discussing the convergence of the latest technologies. The first three panels on topics covering "Personal Digital Twins," "Student and Child Data Privacy," and "Daily Challenges of 4G, 5G, and IoT" are now available on demand. Visit the page to register for future events!

> View upcoming events

IEEE Virtual Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech)

The IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech) explores technology for today without compromising tomorrow. This year, SusTech has gone virtual, and you can watch the presentations online for free! Learn how to take your sustainability program to the next level.

Live event to be held 24-25 April.

> Learn more and register

Connect Virtually with Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

IEEE Members on the Front Lines:

The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Tracker Meets Data Visualization - IEEE Senior Member Ruben Usamentiaga Fernandez has created a website that takes data from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering and presents it in the form of interactive graphs to provide scientifically accurate plots about the evolution of the COVID-19.

Ultraviolet-LED Maker Demonstrates 30-Second Coronavirus Kill - Seoul Viosys showed what it says is the first 99.9 percent sterilization of SARS-COV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, using ultraviolet LEDs.

> View all resources on IEEE Spectrum

COVID-19 related research and technologies are free to access in IEEE Xplore. IEEE is committed to supporting the global response with direct access to various articles and standards available to assist in the management of today's pandemic.

> Access research and technologies on IEEE Xplore

Statement Regarding the Ethical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Systems (AIS) for Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Executive Committee of the IEEE Global Initiative offers responses to contribute to the inclusion of environmental sustainability criteria and of the vital interests of humanity and future generations in general when developing and using AIS in response to the global pandemic.

> Read now

MORE MEMBER RESOURCES

Recognize or nominate a colleague for Women in Engineering (WIE) Awards

The IEEE Women in Engineering awards program is designed to recognize WIE members and WIE Affinity Groups who have made an outstanding contribution to IEEE WIE, their community, and the engineering community, through their dedication and involvement in projects or activities directed toward fulfilling the IEEE WIE goals and objectives. Deadline to submit an application for WIE Awards is 1 May 2020.

> Submit nomination

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Subscribers during Global Health Crisis

IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers through 31 July.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply sign in to IEEE Xplore and find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

> Access now

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

16 APRIL 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we are continuing to compile member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home and that you can take advantage of right now. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

Thank you for being an IEEE member.

> A message from IEEE on Coronavirus COVID-19

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Free Virtual Events to Help You Transition to eLearning

Check out the latest virtual events hosted by IEEE Educational Activities. Engage with industry experts and innovators on the latest advancements in technology and engineering, STEM education, and more.

> View free events

Free Resources for Homeschooling

Free resources that engage students in the history of technology are available through IEEE REACH, a donor supported program of the IEEE History Center. Parents and teachers can explore lesson plans, or inquiry units, that include formative performance tasks, civic actions and excerpted documents for students. Students can participate in hands-on activities, analyze primary and secondary source materials, and enjoy short videos on the history of technology and its role in society. Intended for middle and secondary school students, the resources can be incorporated into many subjects including science, history, economics and language arts. Explore the inquiry units which include: Skyscrapers, Electric Lighting, Early Maritime Navigation, Triremes, Drones, Electronic Music, Radio, Printing Press, and the Refrigerated Railcar. Adults can have fun learning from the resources as well!.

>Explore now

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE3.

> View this week's courses

Free Upcoming Webinars

The Future of Work & Your Job Search During Disruption

In these uncertain times, it's more important than ever to prepare yourself and your career for the future. Join us for this free webinar and discover what the future of work might look like based on trends, behavioral science, and career industry insights to get your career growth plan on track. Learn how to prepare wisely to step into new opportunities with an effective job search strategy and stand out from the noise online.

Webinar to be held 21 and 22 April @6:00pm ET

> Register now

Strategies for Effective Delivery of Online Engineering Courses: Best Practices, Tips and Tool Kits

Join us for this live free webinar to learn how to optimize the learning experience for students. Strategies will highlight how to keep students interested and engaged, examples of tools and resources freely available to build faculty skill sets and better prepare faculty to teach effectively in this new world.

Webinar to be held 21 April @9:00am ET

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Personal Brand Management

Don't ever underestimate the impact of your personal brand. We all have one. Good, bad or otherwise, our brand is how others see us. We have an online and an offline brand. Let's discuss the importance and often debated necessity of your brand. We will also discuss how our reputation feeds our brand. Learn the how-to's of reputation and brand management - online and offline.

Webinar to be held 23 April @11:00am ET

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Lessons in Leadership: Preparing the Future Leaders of Your Engineering Workforce

With many people now working from home, it is more important than ever that strong leaders keep the workforce engaged and moving forward. Learn how certain corporate challenges can be overcome with modern-day solutions to help you cultivate and grow your company's emerging talent into leadership roles.

Webinar to be held 6 May @12pm ET

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TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE COVID-19 Resources

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

> View resources on IEEE Spectrum

IEEE has identified articles and standards from the IEEE Xplore digital library that may help researchers understand and manage different aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and technologies that can be leveraged to combat it. IEEE has made these standards available at no cost to help speed developmental response to the current global health crisis. These standards are now free to access, with additional rights for all types of reuse, including full text and data mining, and analysis.

> View IEEE Standards for responding to COVID-19

COVID-19 related research and technologies are free to access in IEEE Xplore IEEE is committed to supporting the global response with direct access to various articles and standards available to assist in the management of today's pandemic.

> Access research and technologies on IEEE Xplore

Workspaces on IEEE Collabratec

As technology professionals shift to remote work environments, IEEE Collabratec provides Workspaces where you can create, organize, share, and collaborate virtually on projects or articles with invited individuals:

• Research Articles - sharing resources, collaborating on manuscripts, and finding recommendations for the best IEEE journal to submit your article for publication.
• Project Management - share and collaborate on files, start discussions, and create to-do lists to help manage projects.

> Get started with Workspaces

Ethically Aligned Design, First Edition

Ethically Aligned Design, First Edition (EAD1e) is a comprehensive body of work that distills the consensus of its vast community of global creators into a set of high-level ethical principles, key issues, and practical recommendations. EAD1e is an in-depth seminal work, a one-of-a-kind treatise, intended not only to inform a broader public but also to inspire its audience and readership of academics, engineers, policy makers, and manufacturers of autonomous and intelligent systems (A/IS) to take action.

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MORE MEMBER RESOURCES

Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts Meet is a business web conferencing solution from Google that is available to any IEEE member. During this time, when in-person meetings are being canceled, your digital presence is so important. Your membership benefits have more value now than ever through helping you connect with customers, find new business, and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. Google Hangouts Meet comes with the ieee.org email account. While it normally supports up to 100 participants, Google has increased this capacity to 250 until 1 July 2020. To take the most advantage of Google Hangouts Meet, members must use their ieee.org Google account to sign in.

> Try it now

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Subscribers during Global Health Crisis

IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers through 31 July.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® digital library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply sign in to IEEE Xplore and find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

> Access now

Celebrating Brilliant Minds and a Bright Future!

IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) Awards recognize and honor major contributions to engineering and technical education. Awards are given for meritorious activities in accreditation, continuing education, educational innovation, pre-university education, service to the IEEE EAB, employee professional development, informal education systems, and related achievements that advance the practice of engineering and of engineering education. You know deserving individuals. Who will you nominate? Award nominations, as well as applications for the Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship and the IEEE Life Members Graduate Study Fellowship in Electrical Engineering, are accepted through 4 May 2020.

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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

9 APRIL 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we are continuing to compile member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home and that you can take advantage of right now. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.

Thank you for being an IEEE member.

> A message from IEEE on Coronavirus COVID-19

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Free Resources on the IEEE Learning Network (ILN)

During this critical time of social distancing, we want to help you stay connected. We've pulled together various resources that you can use when working or learning from home. Check out free webinars, courses, and videos from ILN partners.

> View free resources

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE2.

> View this week's courses

Free Upcoming Webinars

Helping Students Learn via Online Delivery: Considerations for Pandemic Pedagogy

The recent shift to online teaching has sparked myriad concerns, with little attention spent helping students shift to becoming better online learners. Join us for this free webinar to learn how to help students, how to anticipate issues and be clear about expectations, and where to find resources.

Webinar to be held 14 April @9:00am ET

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TryEngineering Live: Hands-On Design Challenge - Critical Load

TryEngineering Live: Hands-On Design Challenge is a new series from TryEngineering, a resource for educators, parents, and students. This week's challenge focuses on TryEngineering's lesson plan, Critical Load. Register for this complimentary webinar and learn how you can teach this to your students or children.

Webinar to be held 16 April @12pm ET

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TECHNICAL CONTENT

COVID-19 Related Research and Technologies are Free to Access in IEEE Xplore^®

COVID-19 related research and technologies are free to access in IEEE Xplore IEEE is committed to supporting the global response with direct access to various articles and standards available to assist in the management of today's pandemic. These articles and standards are now free to access on IEEE Xplore.

> Access now

COVID-19 Resources on IEEE Spectrum

As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, check here for updates about IEEE members developing technologies to fight the virus, the resources available to you from across IEEE, coping strategies from engineers around the world, and opportunities to get involved in the fight.

> View articles

Free Webinar: Trust Management in Edge Clouds

In the spirit of helping us continue to learn and grow and in a safe environment, the IEEE Future Networks Initiative invites all to join a complimentary webinar about trust management in edge clouds. Trust is arguably the most crucial challenge for critical services, both in deployment and when accessed over a network. These systems are exposed to a wide diversity of threats, ranging from bugs to exploits, active attacks, rogue operators, careless administrators or untrusted infrastructure providers. In this webinar, Christoph Fetzer of TU Dresden presents a powerful yet generic approach to trust management using Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).

Webinar to be held 22 April @11:00am ET

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White Papers to Download Free of Charge

IEEE Standards Association has several initiatives that produce white papers and reports that are free to access. Some of the latest papers produced by our working groups and Industry Connection activities include:

• Smart Grid Standards for Operation in Sub-1 GHz Bands
• Establishing Consistency in Joint Use Applications with 5G Wireless Facilities
• IEEE PHD Cybersecurity Standards Roadmap
• Pre-Standards Workstream Report: Clinical IoT Data Validation and Interoperability with Blockchain

> Explore all whitepapers

COVID-19 Workspaces on IEEE Collabratec

As technology professionals shift to remote work environments, IEEE Collabratec provides Workspaces where you can create, organize, share, and collaborate virtually on projects or articles with invited individuals.

IEEE Collabratec participants have begun to create Workspaces to discuss and collaborate on COVID-19 research, policies, and ideas with a specific technical focus. The following are several of the COVID-19 Workspaces that have recently been created by IEEE Collabratec participants and are open to all to join.

• COVID19 Broadband Use Cases - created to describe what broadband requirements are exposed by the pandemic "stay at home" focus on internet use
• COVID19 Mechanical Ventilators - created to explore a design of cheap and easily manufactured ventilators

> Get Started with Workspaces

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IEEE-USA E-Books Are Now Free for All IEEE Members

IEEE-USA's e-books and audio books help IEEE members advance their careers, work on their soft skills, learn about public policy, even provide a fun distraction. The collection is now available to all IEEE members for free on the IEEE-USA Online Shop.

> Access now

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Subscribers during Global Health Crisis

IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers through 31 July.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® digital library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply visit IEEE Xplore and login, find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

> Access now

What the CARES Act Means for Philanthropic Giving in 2020

To help those facing economic hardship during the pandemic, the Coronavirus Air, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into US law on Friday, 27 March. Within the CARES Act are few important provisions that IEEE Foundation wants to share with you regarding Universal Charitable Deduction, Adjusted Gross Income Limitation, and Qualified Charitable Distribution as they may inform your 2020 philanthropic decision making.

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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

2 APRIL 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we want you to know that we at IEEE are here for you.

This is your weekly compilation of member benefits from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home and that you can take advantage of right now. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

Thank you for being an IEEE member.

> A message from IEEE on Coronavirus COVID-19

TECHNICAL CONTENT

COVID-19 Related Research and Technologies are Free to Access in IEEE Xplore^®

COVID-19 related research and technologies are free to access in IEEE Xplore IEEE is committed to supporting the global response with direct access to various articles and standards available to assist in the management of today's pandemic. These articles and standards are now free to access on IEEE Xplore.

> Access now

White Papers to Download Free of Charge

IEEE Standards Association has several initiatives that produce white papers and reports that are free to access. Some of the latest papers produced by our working groups and Industry Connection activities include:

• IEEE 3D Body Processing - Industry Connections (3DBP IC): Communication, Security, and Privacy
• Utility Applications of Time Sensitive Networking
• Interoperability Maturity Roadmap--IEEE Std 2030.5
• Establishing Consistency in Joint Use Applications with 5G Wireless Facilities

> Explore all whitepapers

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE1.

> View this week's courses

Free Upcoming Webinars

Online Delivery of Engineering Programs: Tips You Can Use From an Experienced ABET-Accredited Program

In 2013, Arizona State University's (ASU) Electrical Engineering program became the first bachelor's level ABET-accredited engineering program to be available 100% online. In this live virtual event, Stephen Phillips, Professor and Director of the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at ASU, will discuss online delivery strategies used in the program as well as highlight lessons learned and specific techniques that can be used by faculty looking to convert to online delivery.

Webinar to be held 8 April @10:30Am EST

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IEEE Tech Talk on Personal Digital Twins

IEEE Educational Activities and IEEE Future Directions are pleased to announce a new weekly virtual panel series featuring subject matter experts discussing the convergence of the latest technologies. Tune in each Wednesday at 9am ET for an engaging conversation and the opportunity to submit your questions. Join us for our first panel entitled “IEEE Tech Talk on Personal Digital Twins" with Derrick de Kerckhove and Roberto Saracco.

Webinar to be held 8 April @9:00AM EST

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TryEngineering Live: Engineer Spotlight with Burt Dicht

TryEngineering Live: Engineer Spotlight will give a glimpse into the careers and lives of engineers. It will give students interested in possibly becoming engineers, or want to learn more about the profession, an opportunity to interact and ask questions to our guests.

Our first guest is Burt Dicht, Director of Student & Academic Education Programs for IEEE Educational Activities.

Webinar to be held 9 April @8:00PM EST

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Free Educational Resources Help Parents and Teachers

The IEEE History Center's Raising Engineering Awareness through the Conduit of History (REACH) Program provides free resources that engage students in the history of technology. Parents and teachers can explore lesson plans, or inquiry units, that include formative performance tasks, civic actions and excerpted documents for students. Students can participate in hands-on activities, analyze primary and secondary source materials, and be entertained by short videos that focus on the history of technology and its role in society. Intended for middle and secondary school students, the resources can be incorporated into many subjects including science, history, economics and language arts. Explore the inquiry units which include: Skyscrapers, Electric Lighting, Early Maritime Navigation, Triremes, Drones, Electronic Music, Radio, Printing Press, and the Refrigerated Railcar. Adults can have fun learning from the resources as well!

> Learn more

MORE MEMBER RESOURCES

Free Online Collaboration Workspaces Available from IEEE

The global health crisis is a unique challenge affecting many members of the IEEE community, with many finding new ways to work remotely. As technology professionals shift to remote work environments, IEEE Collabratec provides Workspaces where you can create, organize, share, and collaborate virtually on projects or articles with invited individuals. IEEE Collabratec is available for free.

> Get Started with Workspaces

Enhanced Access to IEEE Member Digital Library Subscribers during Global Health Crisis

For the next 90 days, IEEE is doubling the number of monthly article downloads available to the IEEE Member Digital Library (MDL) subscribers.

MDL, brought to you via the IEEE Xplore® digital library, provides instant access to all IEEE journal articles, magazines, and conference papers—the most essential information in technology today. MDL offers two flexible options designed to meet the varying needs of IEEE members that offer up to 25 articles downloads per month.

IEEE subscribing members are provided with increased flexibility while working remotely to access the research they need to drive innovation forward during the global health crisis.

To get started, simply visit IEEE Xplore and login, find the articles you are interested in and start using your free downloads.

> Access now

IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
MEMBER BENEFITS BULLETIN

26 MARCH 2020

Dear IEEE Member,

In this time of uncertainty, we want you to know that we at IEEE are here for you.

We are compiling resources from across IEEE that you can use as you work or learn from home. Starting with this edition, we will be sending you a weekly compilation of member benefits that you can take advantage of right now. We hope that these resources will continue to provide you with member value as we all work together to continue our shared mission to advance technology for humanity.

Thank you for being an IEEE member.

> A message from IEEE on Coronavirus COVID-19

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Using eLearning to Support Distance Learning

Faculty at universities are being asked to offer courses exclusively online. Check out this free, on-demand webinar to learn techniques that can help you.

> Watch now

Tips on Engineering eLearning for Pre-University Students

As pre-university schools close, teachers are looking for options to transition their curriculums to home learning. Join the TryEngineering.org team for a free webinar on 31 March @ 12pm ET to learn about resources, tips and tricks that educators can use to teach engineering concepts remotely and engage students learning from home.

> Register now

Continuing Education Courses at Your Fingertips as You Work from Home

The IEEE Learning Network (ILN) gives members easy access to online learning content from across IEEE, all in one place. Browse hundreds of courses on core and emerging technologies, leadership skills, and more. Check out this week's selection of courses that active IEEE members can access for just US$10 each with the code ILNFIVE1.

This Week's Courses Are:

> IEEE English for Engineering: Speaking Introductory Level

> Ethical Hacking: Malware Fundamentals

> Overview of Edge Computing

> Object Visual Detection for Intelligent Vehicles

> IoT Software: Fundamental Concepts and State of the Art

TECHNICAL CONTENT

IEEE Spectrum Covers COVID-19

Here's the latest from Spectrum about engineers taking on the novel coronavirus and the impact of the pandemic on technology

> Read more

WAMIII Virtual Talk Series

The WAMIII virtual talks series will continue to convene and educate the global community of technologists, clinicians, healthcare professionals, regulatory, patient advocates, bio/pharma professionals and any other stakeholder who have a common interest in developing solutions around the safe, responsible and validated use of connected wireless medical devices in, on, and around us.

> Learn more

IEEE 802® Keeping the World Connected

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of IEEE 802 and the global achievements of thousands of innovators whose leadership and participation in IEEE 802 working groups have paved the way for technological connectivity in how people live, work and communicate. We celebrate this milestone, not only by recognizing the vast accomplishments of these innovators, but by inviting people from around the world to join us in advancing networking technologies for the benefit of humanity.

> Learn more

HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES

Learn about Humanitarian Activities and How You Can Make a Difference

IEEE members and the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) Education Forum is now live! The Forum is designed to accompany HAC's free online educational curriculum which can be found on the IEEE Learning Network (ILN). This is an opportunity to discuss and explore with peers and skilled IEEE volunteers topics in humanitarian activities, sustainable development, and how technically trained people can make a real difference. We hope to see you there!

> Learn more