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1 April 2021
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- How IEEE Conferences Thrived Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic
- IEEE President’s Note: Personalize Your Membership
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WHAT MEMBERS ARE READING
WHAT MEMBERS ARE READINGPopular discussions happening on IEEE Collabratec™ - Join the conversations
How IEEE Conferences Thrived Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Demonstrate an Executive Presence in a Virtual Meeting
WHAT MEMBERS ARE TALKING ABOUT
WHAT MEMBERS ARE TALKING ABOUTPopular articles on IEEE Spectrum.
IEEE President’s Note: Personalize Your Membership
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER RESOURCES
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Gain Exposure for Your Research Through IEEE DataPort
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Registration is now open for the 2021 IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference! Attend the fully virtual event 27-30 April to discuss executive leadership, disruptive tech, and more.
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IEEE SmartGrid Panel On The Texas Electric Power Crisis
The cold spell that hit the USA in February put large numbers of customers under long periods of power outages. The focus has been especially glaring and harsh for the electric power grid in Texas. View the panel discussion on what happened.
2021 IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony
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1 March 2021
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- How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Way IT Companies Work
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- Bell System’s Spirit of Service During World War II Distinguished Lecture
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How do you think the pandemic affects new technologies like Blockchain?
WHAT MEMBERS ARE READING
Popular articles on IEEE Spectrum.
How Microsoft Could Redefine the Power Industry with Quantum Computing
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Way IT Companies Work
What Are the New COVID-19 Variants, and How Can We Track Them?
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Essentials of Project Management
Learn to manage project resources by developing a plan to build and develop a project team, delineating roles and responsibilities, and making a project budget that accounts for all project costs.
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THIS MONTH IN IEEE HISTORY
| 10 Mar | Alexander Graham Bell succeeded in transmitting intelligible speech over wires. |
| 20 Mar | Alessandro Volta described his generator of electricity to Sir Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society. |
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IEEE DataPort Dataset Upload Contest Now Open
Entering is easy: upload datasets of any file type up to 2TB in March or April to be eligible to win an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.
The Telephone Ladies and the Bell System’s Spirit of Service During World War II Distinguished Lecture
Mary Ann Hellrigel, Ph.D., Institutional Historian and Archivist will explore Bell System’s response to increased demand for telephone service during World War II and AT&T’s decisions to expand its female labor force.
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The portal offers a range of resources to help you elevate existing programs or assist in creating new programs.
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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
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1 February 2021
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As an IEEE member, you have access to an exclusive library of educational and technical resources at your fingertips. Check out this month's highlights:
- Resources and Discoveries for COVID-19
- How to Manage Work Culture Chaos
- New Machine Learning Course on the IEEE Learning Network
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WHAT MEMBERS ARE READING
Popular articles on IEEE Spectrum.
This Task Tracker Aims to Help Remote Workers Achieve Work-Life Balance
More Genetic Sequencing Needed To Keep Pace With Coronavirus Mutations
Infrared Fever Detectors Used for COVID-19 Aren’t As Accurate As You Think
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER RESOURCES
How to Manage Work Culture Chaos
This brave new world of hybrid remote workforces is complicated. Author Jacquelyn Adams offers tips for managers to help your team stay focused, productive and engaged.
IEEE Innovation at Work is a technical professional's source for the latest news in emerging technologies, education, and training. Visit our website today and subscribe to stay up-to-date on trends and virtual events in 5G, AI Standards, Autonomous Vehicles, and more.
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Explore IEEE journals, magazines, transactions, letters, and conference proceedings through a monthly subscription.
Hear from Burt Dicht, CAE, Director of Student & Academic Education Programs for IEEE Educational Activities while he shares his first STEM visit and talks about the new Volunteer STEM Portal.
New Machine Learning Course Now on ILN
Do you comprehend diverse enterprise data sources for machine learning? Learn about it with the course Machine Learning in a Data-Driven Business Environment, available on the IEEE Learning Network. See course options today!
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E-BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
FREE eBook: Idea to Product – A Research Pathway for Students
In the latest IEEE-USA e-Book, Author Ramneek Kalra teaches how to turn an idea into a viable product using learning and research.
More Books Added to IEEE eBook Classics
The IEEE eBook Classics collection offers members free access to over 370 eBooks on IEEE Xplore. Six eBooks have been added to the 2021 collection. Please log in to IEEE Xplore using your IEEE Account and follow the link to view the new books.
ACTIVITIES AROUND IEEE
IEEE Foundation Reaches US$30 Million Campaign Goal
Time, talent and treasure contributed by dedicated donors, volunteers and staff enabled the Realize the Full Potential of IEEE Campaign to surpass its fundraising target. It will drive new levels of technological access, innovation and engagement through far-reaching global initiatives designed to transform lives through the power of technology and education.
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IEEE REACH in Africa
The History Center’s REACH Program, is inspiring young girls in Africa to think critically about the social context of technology. Help support engaging students in the history of technology through the implementation of IEEE REACH lesson plans, hands-on activities, and other program resources presented in both the classroom and via a moving classroom trailer to reach girls in rural areas.
2021 IEEE Medal and Recognition Recipients Announced
We are pleased to announce that the 2021 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients are now available. These awards will be presented at the virtual 2021 IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit & Honors Ceremony 11–13 May.
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1 January 2021
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Welcome to 2021! As an IEEE member, you have access to an exclusive library of educational and technical resources at your fingertips. Check out this month's highlights:
- Popular articles on IEEE Spectrum
- [VIDEO] Your peers talk about how IEEE gives them a competitive edge
- New IEEE Member Console
- Daily study groups sponsored by Wolfram U
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WHAT MEMBERS ARE READING
Popular articles on IEEE Spectrum.
Do You Think You Have COVID-19 Symptoms? Find Out with This App
Social Implications of Emerging Technologies in Future Pandemics
Techies Want a Vaccine Mandate Before Returning To the Office
WHAT MEMBERS ARE DOING
Check Out this Video of Members Doing Cool Stuff!
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“One of the best decisions I have made in my entire life, of career growth and development was, joining IEEE. I have been exposed to many experts in my field from different institutions around the world; my research, organization, leadership and presentation skills have improved because of the various conferences and webinars attended. In our Student Branch and SIGHT Group, we came up with various funded project solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic such as the free hand opening door concept, the foot pedal and operating system.”
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EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER RESOURCES
New Course Program on AI Standards
Here are three tips to help get everyone in your organization on the same page.
Not Getting Job Interviews? Try This.
Having a good resume with the right searchable keywords is important for any job search. But to break through the noise and get an interview, you need a strong personal brand.
Get Access to Exclusive Content with the IEEE Member Digital Library
Explore IEEE journals, magazines, transactions, letters, and conference proceedings through a monthly subscription.
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| 20 Jan | 8AM (EST) | Advanced Battery Solutions |
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| 21 Jan | 10AM (EST) | Presentation Skills for Technical Work: Where are we now? Part 1 - University Work |
| 27 Jan | 7AM (EST) | Cyber-Secured Autonomous Vehicles |
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IEEE Summit on Communications Futures Registration
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MEMBER RESOURCES
MEMBER RESOURCES
Support Open Data Initiatives with IEEE DataPort
IEEE Dataport now has more than 500 Open Access datasets in a broad range of categories, from machine learning to signal processing to health science. Explore these datasets or share your own research with the global technical community by uploading an Open Access dataset free of charge.
E-BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
Women in Engineering- Book 23: My Perfect Career Path
Liang Xi Downey shares her diverse life and professional experience that brought her halfway around the world and made her the engineer she is today.
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The e-Book Classics program offers 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.
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1 December 2020
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As an IEEE member, you have access to an exclusive library of educational and technical resources at your fingertips. Check out this month's highlights:
- Latest conversations on IEEE Collabratec
- Announcement of early renewal winners
- Special gift idea
- Savings on ILN courses
- Upcoming virtual events
- This month in IEEE History
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WHAT MEMBERS ARE TALKING ABOUT
Popular discussions happening on IEEE Collabratec™ - Click to join the conversations.
Ethical and Social Implications of AI — Artificial Intelligence
COVID-19 Has Accelerated Digital Transformation — Digital Reality
I Am Human - Implantable Brain Technologies — IEEE Brain
Spread knowledge this season with a gift they'll really thank you for!
Gift IEEE Membership to someone on your list!
Give the gift of IEEE Membership to a new Professional member and save US$25. Offer is valid through 15 January 2021. You might also be eligible for member referral awards. Savings automatically applied.
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER RESOURCES
TryEngineering Tuesday - Coding
Everyone from rock stars to NBA players are learning to code. Explore this field today.
[FLASH SALE] Save US$20 on new IEEE Learning Network courses
Check out the newest courses on Artificial Intelligence Standards and Machine Learning.
Three Tips for Improving Interdepartmental Relations
In organizations big and small, effective communications between departments isn't easy. Here are three tips to help get everyone in your organization on the same page.
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IEEE DataPort Competition: Electricity Demand Forecasting
This IEEE Data Competition offers substantial cash prizes (1st place - US$5000, 2nd place - US$3500 and 3rd place US$1500; prize money generously provided by the IEEE Foundation). The competition is FREE to all IEEE members who would like to participate.
IEEE Connect Badge now available on IEEE Collabratec!
The Connect Badge Challenge is designed to create connections across IEEE’s global technical network. The IEEE Badge journey will introduce you to support and resources available from IEEE, in a fun and interactive way.
“IEEE is a strong community with so many options for young researchers like me to participate. I get to learn from fellow researchers and am encouraged to do something exciting. I believe that IEEE membership offers a platform to explore, learn, and to have networking opportunities at IEEE events. Throughout my involvement, I was given the chance to develop my leadership skills.”
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Graduate Research Assistant, Florida International University
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E-BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
Electrical Engineering Activities for the Classroom
This e-Book helps teachers, higher educators, STEM clubs, and parents inspire the next generation of engineers with fun, educational activities.
VIDEOS AND LIVESTREAMING
VIDEOS AND LIVESTREAMING
IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) Awards recognizes and honors major contributions to engineering and technical education. Hear from all of our 2020 EAB award recipients today!
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GIVING BACKGive teens the opportunity to explore a variety of engineering disciplines
Your involvement is critical to helping build a more diverse engineering workforce for the future. Donate today to the TryEngineering Summer Institute and help provide scholarships to students that might not otherwise be able to take advantage of this experience.
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IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
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1 November 2020
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As an IEEE member, you have access to an exclusive library of educational and technical resources at your fingertips. Check out this month's highlights:
- Free virtual events
- What members are talking about
- eBooks
- Hot technical topics
- Contests and videos
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TECHNICAL CONTENT
IEEE Fall 2020 Dataset Upload Contest is Now Open
Anyone who uploads a dataset to DataPort in November is eligible to enter the Fall 2020 Dataset Upload Contest for a chance to win one of three great prizes – an iPhone 11, iPad Air, or Apple Watch Series 6.
The IEEE App Keeps you Connected!
- Personalize your experience and recommendations
- Stay up-to-date with news on the latest technology and innovations
- Read and download your IEEE magazines
- Locate IEEE members by location, interests, and affiliations
Take a System-Engineering Approach to Complex Designs
According to 2020 IEEE Simon Ramo Medal recipient, B.N. Suresh, minimized risk, greater success rates, and reduced costs makes Systems Engineering ideal for Complex Systems design.
GET INVOLVED
Nominations are due 15 January for the IEEE Technical Field Awards and the IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award.
Celebrate Generosity on #givingtuesday - 20 November
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses our collective power to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Support IEEE programs and help transform the knowledge and reach of IEEE into tangible, hands-on technology solutions by making your donation toward our Giving Tuesday campaign now!
Enter your Photo in the IEEE Into Focus Photo Contest
There is no better way to highlight your experience as an IEEE member than through a photo and we want to see them. 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.
Spreading the Word About IEEE Among Young Professionals
“IEEE has improved me in a lot of ways, not only in my personal growth. I’m able to connect [with] a lot of people around the globe and share what I’ve researched. I attend conferences, publish my papers, and connect with those students who are new to this IEEE world.”
Jay Shah
Secretary of the IEEE Dallas Section
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VIDEOS AND LIVESTREAMING
Innovating 5G - Envisioning 6G
The Center for Wireless Communications (CWC) at UC San Diego is celebrating its 25th anniversary and holding its eighth annual "5G and Beyond" Forum 12-13 November.
E-BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
THE BRIDGE - The Future of Renewable Energy
The 2020 Issue 3 is brought to you by IEEE Eta Kappa Nu and focuses on renewable energy.
Free eBooks & Book Discount
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.
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER RESOURCES
Five Tips for Being a Networking Power Connector
Networking is a skill that is always in demand, and, when honed properly, pays dividends.
WHAT MEMBERS ARE TALKING ABOUT
Popular discussions happening on IEEE Collabratec™ - Click to join the conversations.
Of Brains and Computers: Why AI isn’t getting more human - Artificial Intelligence
Gender Equality - Women In Leadership
The Value of Education - Global Student Exchange
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Wolfram Product Discounts for Students and Professionals
Wolfram offers an integrated suite of technologies for multidomain modeling, simulation, and computation across all areas of technical computing—neural networks, machine learning, image processing, data science, and more. IEEE members world wide qualify for a 20% discount on Mathematica, System Modeler, and Wolfram|One.
Get Access to the IEEE Member Digital Library
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HOT TOPICS FROM IEEE SPECTRUM
Gender Equity, COVID-19, and Science Policy
The signal processing pioneer and EPFL President, Martin Vetterli, talks about his work that led to today’s popular video conferencing and streaming services.
Here Comes the Internet of Plastic Things, No Batteries or Electronics Required.
Detergent containers and pill bottles could soon order their own refills.
Do You Think You Have COVID-19 Symptoms? Find Out with This App
A self-assessment test will identify the severity of the symptoms and advise whether you should get tested.
Protect Autonomous Vehicles Against Hackers.
If autonomous vehicles are to become widely adopted, their safety must be ensured. The five-course IEEE program Automotive Cyber Security: Protecting the Vehicular Network aims to help.
THIS MONTH IN IEEE HISTORY
IEEE SPECIAL EDITION
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1 October 2020
Dear IEEE Member,
As an IEEE Member, you have access to an exclusive library of educational and technical resources at your fingertips.
Here are some of the highlights for this week:
- Counting down to 2020 IEEE Day with video and photo contests
- FREE e-Book on improving your Research and Development skill sets
- Improve your knowledge of Blockchain technology
You can access previous editions of this newsletter on IEEE Spectrum.
Beginning in November, we will deliver this popular content and resources that will benefit your career and help connect you with other technology professionals on a monthly basis.
POPULAR THIS WEEK
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?
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
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!
> 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
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FREE UPCOMING WEB EVENTS
| 3 Oct | 11am (EDT) | The Life of a Consultant |
| 21 Oct | 12pm (EDT) | Technical English: Strategies to Improve Workplace and School Success |
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.
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.
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Senior Member, Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Nigeria
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