ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
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Index of Archived Articles:
Call for nominations: IEEE Press Editorial Board members: deadline 14 September (archived 16
September 2016)
Call for proposals: IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee project funding in 2016: deadline 15
September (archived 16 September 2016)
MGA financial reporting deadline changed to last day of February (archived 16 September 2016)
Announcing MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients (archived 16 September 2016)
Announcing 2017 IEEE MGA Board members and committee chairs (archived 16 September 2016)
IEEE Maker Project competition: deadline 17 September (archived 16 September 2016)
Last call for nominations: 2017 MGA committee members and liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 16
August 2016)
Call for proposals: IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee project funding in 2016: deadline 15
August (archived 16 August 2016)
Action required: changes to IEEE tagline and related references (archived 16 August 2016)
Member Discounts: learn about risk management (archived 16 August 2016)
IEEE Policy on Elections and Electioneering (archived 16 August 2016)
Member Discounts: New Financial Planning Program (archived 16 August 2016)
Coming soon: Smart Tech Signature Events (archived 25 July 2016)
IEEE in 2030 Challenge seeks the “Next Big Idea” (archived 25 July 2016)
IEEE Foundation Grants program: what do you propose? (archived 18 July 2016)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1 July (archived 7 July 2016)
Last call for applications: IEEE Power & Energy (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative: deadline 30 June
(archived 7 July 2016)
Get involved in IEEE Future Directions initiatives; WF-IoT call for proposals (archived 7 July 2016)
New compliance training required for select IEEE volunteer leaders (archived 7 July 2016)
Member Discounts Program benefits everyone (archived 7 July 2016)
Updated call for participation: 2016 Volunteer Leadership Training Program (VOLT): deadlines 10 June
and 1 August (archived 27 June 2016)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
Last call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions: deadline 1 June (archived 6 June 2016)
Call for nominations: IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards: deadline 2 May (archived 27 May
2016)
IEEE Women in Engineering news: WIE ILC Virtual Track, Google Hangout, leadership summit (archived
27 May 2016)
Call for abstracts: First IEEE International Conference on Rebooting Computing (ICRC 2016) (archived
27 May 2016)
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports (archived 27 May 2016)
Member Discounts: insurance benefit options (archived 27 May 2016)
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2016 (archived 27 May 2016)
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference Education Program webinar: conference
education program overview (archived 21 April 2016)
Call for nominations: IEEE Life Members Affinity Group Achievement Award: deadline 15 April
(archived 18 April 2016)
Call for nominations: IEEE EAB, PSPB, and TAB volunteer positions (updated 18 April 2016)
Participate in the 2016 IoT Developer Survey: deadline 25 March (archived 18 April 2016)
Proposed amendment to the IEEE Constitution on 2016 ballot (archived 18 April 2016)
vTools release announcement: eNotice Express (archived 18 April 2016)
National Society Agreements – a new and improved process (archived 18 April 2016)
Member Discounts: international life insurance (archived 18 April 2016)
MGA Operations Manual changes: Rebate Schedule added; required reporting deadline change to 15
March (archived 18 April 2016)
Final reminder: 2015 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 15 March (archived 17 March
2016)
Call for nominations: IEEE MGA leadership positions: deadline 15 March; new VP-Elect position
(archived 17 March 2016)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2017: deadline 1 March (archived 17 March 2016)
Call for nominations: 2017 and 2018 IEEE volunteer positions: corporate officers, committee chairs
and members (archived 17 March 2016)
IEEE 802 Student Paper Competition: deadline 15 March (archived 17 March 2016)
Member Discounts: shipping discounts for Regions 1-7 (archived 17 March 2016)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
Reminder: 2015 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 15 March (archived 24 February 2016)
Call for volunteers: IEEE Awards committees; last call for IEEE Technical Field Award and Herz Award
nominations (archived 24 February 2016)
IEEE Assembly announces 2016 corporate officers (archived 24 February 2016)
2015 MGA Award recipients announced (archived 24 February 2016)
Final IEEE Life Members Fund Commemorative Coaster: Volta's Electric Battery Invention, 1799
(archived 24 February 2016)
Member Discounts: holiday offers on computers (archived 24 February 2016)
Last call: engage members with the "IEEE Into Focus" photo contest: deadline 31 December (archived
25 January 2016)
IEEE members select Karen Bartleson as 2016 IEEE President-Elect (archived 25 January 2016)
IEEE Day 2015 was a success (archived 25 January 2016)
Member Discounts: international life insurance (archived 25 January 2016)
Get involved in IEEE Future Directions initiatives; contribute use case scenarios; registration open for
IoT World Forum (archived 25 January 2016)
IEEE Collabratec™ has officially launched (archived 22 December 2015)
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference education program webinar: IEEE contracting
process (archived 22 December 2015)
Charting IEEE's future: an update on IEEE in 2030 efforts (archived 22 December 2015)
It’s time to renew your IEEE membership for 2016 (archived 22 December 2015)
Announcing updates to geographic unit formation petition forms (archived 22 December 2015)
Use vTools.Voting for your upcoming unit elections; updated Section Vitality Dashboard (archived 22
December 2015)
Member Discounts: expanded Professional Liability Insurance Program in Regions 1-7 (archived 22
December 2015)
Call for participation: IEEE DIY Project: deadline 7 December (archived 22 December 2015)
Register for IEEE N3XT: IEEE's global entrepreneurship summit on 14 November (archived 25
November 2015)
Join the discussion: Standards innovation at IEEE SIIT 2015 (archived 25 November 2015)
Member Discounts: international travel guide for members in Regions 8-10 (archived 25 November
2015)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
MGA Operations Manual changes: definition and meeting activity (archived 25 November 2015)
MGA Operations Manual changes: term limits for officers (archived 25 November 2015)
Member Discounts: financial planning program in the US and Puerto Rico (archived 25 November
2015)
Geographic unit website feature: automatic feed of officers and events available (archived 25
November 2015)
Watch the 2015 IEEE Honors Ceremony; 2016 IEEE Technical Field Award recipients announced
(archived 25 November 2015)
IEEE Women in Engineering news: live chat series, 2016 leadership conference, awards program,
summits (archived 26 October 2015)
Participate in IEEE Day 2015 on 6 October (archived 19 October 2015)
IEEE Annual Election: last chance to vote: deadline 1 October (archived 19 October 2015)
Last call for nominations: MGA Awards: deadline 15 October (archived 19 October 2015)
Registration open for IEEEXtreme 9.0 Programming Competition: deadline 12 October; IEEE members
encouraged to proctor local students (archived 19 October 2015)
Last call for nominations: 2016 IEEE Educational Activities volunteer positions: deadline 16 October
(archived 19 October 2015)
Request for proposals: humanitarian projects: deadline 30 September (archived 19 October 2015)
IEEE in 2030 Challenge seeks proposals for innovative projects: deadline extended to 15 September
(archived 29 September 2015)
Call for nominations: IEEE Press Editorial Board: deadline 8 September (archived 29 September 2015)
Use vTools.Voting for your upcoming unit elections (archived 29 September 2015)
Last call for applications: IEEE Smart Cities Initiative: deadline extended to 31 August (archived 4
September 2015)
Updated call for participation: 2015 Volunteer Leadership Training Program (VOLT): deadlines 24
August and 4 September (archived 4 September 2015)
Last call for nominations: IEEE-USA Awards: deadline 31 August (archived 4 September 2015)
Announcing MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients (archived 4 September 2015)
Announcing 2016 IEEE MGA Board members and committee chairs (archived 4 September 2015)
Conference activity is now available on the Section Vitality Dashboard (archived 4 September 2015)
vTools release announcement: usability and interface enhancements (archived 4 September 2015)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
Tell IEEE about technology projects in your organizational unit (OU) (archived 4 September 2015)
Member Discounts: save on car rental (archived 4 September 2015)
Welcome new members in your Section and invite them to attend an orientation webinar (archived 4
September 2015)
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference education program webinar: Audience
Development program (archived 10 August 2015)
Last call for nominations: 2016 MGA committee members and liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 10
August 2015)
Last call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members Fund: deadline 1 August (archived
10 August 2015)
Call for nominations: IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee: deadline 1 August (archived 10 August
2015)
Last call for applications: IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative: deadline 30 June (archived 10 August
2015)
Use vTools.Meetings for more than just submitting reports (archived 10 August 2015)
Member Discounts: Mobile Property Insurance for Regions 8-10 (archived 10 August 2015)
Volunteers needed for IEEE Awards (archived 10 August 2015)
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports (archived 10 August 2015)
Member Discounts: learn about risk management (archived 10 August 2015)
Call for proposals: IEEE SIGHT project funding in 2015 (archived 10 August 2015)
Help conference authors meet open access publishing requirements (archived 10 August 2015)
The IEEE of 2030 begins now (archived 10 August 2015)
Call for nominations: IEEE Technical Activities volunteer positions (archived 10 August 2015)
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2015 (archived 10 August 2015)
Last Call for Nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1 July (archived 21 July 2015)
Last call for applications: IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative: deadline 30 June (archived 21 July 2015)
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2015 (archived 21 July 2015)
Call for nominations: IEEE Technical Activities volunteer positions (archived 21 July 2015)
Help conference authors meet open access publishing requirements (archived 21 July 2015)
Member Discounts: learn about risk management (archived 21 July 2015)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports (archived 21 July 2015)
Call for nominations: IEEE Life Members Affinity Group Achievement Award: deadline 31 May
(archived 18 May 2015)
Call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions: deadline 1 June (archived 18 May 2015)
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference education program webinars: marketing your
conference, global hotel partnership program (archived 18 May 2015)
Get involved in IEEE Future Directions initiatives (archived 18 May 2015)
IEEE Member Discounts benefit everyone (archived 18 May 2015)
There is still time to renew for 2015 (archived 18 May 2015)
IEEE-USA launches new flagship publication, IEEE-USA InSight, and new Shop site (archived 18 May
2015)
Google services and more may be affected in China (archived 18 May 2015)
IEEE Conference Organizers' Newsletter: subscribe now (archived 18 May 2015)
IEEE Panel of Conference Organizers is now open for registration: 16-18 July (archived 18 May 2015)
New IEEE roster launches with enhanced search capability (archived 18 May 2015)
vTools Release Announcement; WebEx updates (archived 18 May 2015)
Participate now in free IEEE WIE International Leadership Conference virtual conference track: 22-25
April (archived 6 May 2015)
Reminder: 2014 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 31 March (archived 21 April 2015)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) awards: deadline 1 April (archived 21 April
2015)
Register now for the IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (archived 21
April 2015)
Nominate a colleague for the IEEE Technical Activities Board Hall of Honor recognition: deadline 13
April (archived 21 April 2015)
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference education program webinars: publication
tools overview (archived 21 April 2015)
New IEEE roster launches with enhanced search capability (archived 21 April 2015)
vTools Release Announcement; WebEx updates (archived 21 April 2015)
Last call for nominations: IEEE MGA leadership positions: deadline 15 March (archived 20 March 2015)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2016: deadline 1 March (archived 20 March 2015)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
2014 MGA Award recipients announced (archived 20 March 2015)
IEEE Day 2014, a worldwide success (archived 20 March 2015)
IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society Chapters’ transition (archived 20 March 2015)
New IEEE Educational Activities newsletter launched in 2014: EA Insight (archived 20 March 2015)
IEEE Assembly announces 2015 corporate officers (archived 23 February 2015)
In memoriam: Cathy Downer, MGA membership development manager (archived 23 February 2015)
IEEE Life Members Fund Commemorative Coaster: The Invention of the First Transistor (archived 23
February 2015)
IEEE Sections Congress 2014: Inspiring Our Leaders of Tomorrow (archived 23 February 2015)
MCE Conference education program webinar: integrate mobile applications into your next conference
(archived 23 February 2015)
Last call for nominations: MGA Student Awards: deadline extended to 15 February (archived 23
February 2015)
Last call for submissions: 2015 Presidents' Change the World Competition: deadline 31 January
(archived 2 February 2015)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards: deadline 31 January (archived 2 February 2015)
E-mail IEEE Awards for more information
Conference education opportunities from IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events (archived 29 January
2015)
IEEE members select Barry Shoop as 2015 IEEE President-Elect (archived 29 January 2015)
IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society Chapters’ transition (archived 29 January 2015)
Member Discounts: IEEE member travel discount features benefit conference attendees (archived 29
January 2015)
TryEngineering.org goes mobile (archived 29 January 2015)
IEEE Conference Education Program now available (archived 29 January 2015)
Introducing a low-cost online registration tool for conference and event management (archived 29
January 2015)
IEEE Sections Congress 2014: Inspiring Our Leaders of Tomorrow (archived 29 January 2015)
IEEE dues change for e-Membership (archived 29 January 2015)
Watch the 2014 IEEE Honors Ceremony on IEEE.tv (archived 29 January 2015)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
New IEEE Internet of Things Initiative (IoT) newsletter announced (archived 29 January 2015)
Member Discounts: holiday offers on computers (archived 29 January 2015)
Conference education opportunities from IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events (archived 29 January
2015)
Member Discounts: back-to-school deals on computers (archived 19 November 2014)
Canadian Anti-Spam Law guidelines under development (archived 19 November 2014)
IEEE Fellow program celebrating its 50th anniversary; improvements made to IEEE Fellow nomination
process (archived 19 November 2014)
IEEE Awards: 2015 IEEE Technical Field Award recipients are announced (archived 19 November 2014)
Member Loyalty Program lets Sections recognize members for their years of membership (archived 19
November 2014)
vTools release announcement (archived 19 November 2014)
Featured news around IEEE: THE BRIDGE (archived 19 November 2014)
IEEE Day 2014 will be held on Tuesday, 7 October (archived 30 October 2014)
IEEE Annual Election: last chance to vote: deadline 1 October (archived 30 October 2014)
Call for nominations: MGA Awards: deadline 15 October (archived 30 October 2014)
Registration open for IEEEXtreme 8.0 Programming Competition: deadline 3 October; sponsors
needed (archived 30 October 2014)
Call for nominations: 2015 IEEE Educational Activities committee chairs and members: deadline 15
October (archived 30 October 2014)
Call for Nominations: IEEE Technical Activities volunteer positions: deadline 5 October (archived 30
October 2014)
Register now for IEEE Technology Time Machine (TTM) 2014 (archived 30 October 2014)
Last chance to register for IEEE Sections Congress 2014; mobile app is here (archived 22 September
2014)
Last call for nominations: 2015 MGA committee members and liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 22
September 2014)
Member Discounts: not just “local” member benefits (archived 22 September 2014)
Last chance to nominate a colleague for the IEEE Technical Activities Board Hall of Honor recognition:
deadline extended to 9 August (archived 22 September 2014)
MGA Middleton Award recipient announced (archived 22 September 2014)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients announced (archived 22 September 2014)
Announcing 2015 IEEE MGA Board members and committee chairs (archived 22 September 2014)
Section Vitality Dashboard - Phase II released (archived 22 September 2014)
Feed your Web site with job postings (archived 22 September 2014)
Post internship and co-op jobs on the IEEE Job Site at no charge (archived 22 September 2014)
Member Discounts: Quote for Scholarship; UPS Program in Canada (archived 29 July 2014)
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports (archived 29 July 2014)
Welcome new members in your Section and invite them to attend an orientation webinar (archived
29 July 2014)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1 July (archived 7 July 2014)
IEEE Power & Energy (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative now accepting applications: deadline 30 June
(archived 7 July 2014)
Introducing IEEE student travel grants (archived 30 June 2014)
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2014 (archived 30 June 2014)
Featured news around IEEE: IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter (archived 30 June 2014)
Member Discounts features travel deals (archived 30 June 2014)
vTools Release Announcement: new features for Meetings and Voting (archived 30 June 2014)
IEEE Power & Energy (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative now accepting applications: deadline 30 June
(archived 30 June 2014)
Nominate a colleague for the IEEE Technical Activities Board Hall of Honor recognition: deadline
extended to 4 August (archived 30 June 2014)
Introducing IEEE student travel grants (archived 30 June 2014)
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2014 (archived 30 June 2014)
Last call for nominations: MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award: deadline 15 May
(archived 29 May 2014)
Member Discounts: Liberty Mutual scholarship program, Dell discounts (archived 29 May 2014)
IEEE Smart Cities Initiative launches, seeks engagement from global municipalities: deadline 16 May
(archived 29 May 2014)
Call for nominations: 2015 IEEE-HKN Board of Governors: deadline 1 June (archived 29 May 2014)
Last call for App-E-Feat contest entries: deadline 19 May (archived 29 May 2014)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
Call for nominations: IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards: deadline 23 May (archived 29 May
2014)
Call for nominations: IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu Awards: deadline 23 May (archived 29 May 2014)
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2014 (archived 29 May 2014)
IEEE launches ResumeLab (archived 29 May 2014)
Featured news around IEEE: Earthzine Full Moon Newsletter (archived 29 May 2014)
IEEE-USA offers free e-books to members in April and May (archived 29 May 2014)
New IEEE vTools features and enhancements (archived 19 March 2014)
Applauding 50 years of IEEE Fellows (archived 19 March 2014)
New IEEE Fellows online directory (archived 19 March 2014)
Update on the member group insurance program for US, Canada, and Puerto Rico (archived 19 March
2014)
Announcing 2014 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients (archived 19 March 2014)
Call for participants: MGA Volunteer Leadership Training Program: deadline 14 March (archived 19
March 2014)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2015: deadline 1 March (archived 19 March 2014)
Last call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members Fund: deadline 7 March (archived
19 March 2014)
Announcing 2014 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients (archived 19 March 2014)
Featured news around IEEE: IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter (archived 19 March 2014)
Strengthening Section and Student Branch relationships (archived 25 February 2014)
2013 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 31 March (updated 25 February 2014)
Engineers wanted: help organizations create apps to further their missions (updated 25 February
2014)
IEEE Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) transformation to IEEE Young Professionals (archived 3
February 2014)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Student Awards: deadline 1 February (archived 3 February 2014)
2014 Presidents' Change the World Competition: registration deadline 31 January (archived 3
February 2014)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards: deadline 31 January; volunteers needed for
IEEE Awards (archived 3 February 2014)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
IEEE Assembly announces 2014 corporate officers (archived 28 January 2014)
2013 MGA Award recipients announced (archived 28 January 2014)
Register for upcoming Student Webinars on STEP programs and Student Services year in review
(archived 28 January 2014)
IEEE members select Howard Michel as 2014 IEEE President-Elect (archived 28 January 2014)
IEEE geographic unit officer term limits (archived 28 January 2014)
Call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2015: deadline 1 March (archived 28 January 2014)
IEEE Power & Energy Society Scholars announced (archived 17 December 2013)
Order an IEEE membership development kit (archived 17 December 2013)
Call for nominations: MGA Student Awards (archived 17 December 2013)
Call for nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards (archived 17 December 2013)
Call for nominations: IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award (archived 17 December 2013)
Last call for student project entries for 2013 Smarter Planet Challenge: Student Projects Changing the
World: deadline 1 November (archived 26 November 2013)
IEEE launches new mentoring program (archived 26 November 2013)
New global insurance marketplace for Regions 8, 9, and 10 (archived 26 November 2013)
Join a new member orientation webinar (archived 26 November 2013)
New video provides insights on Open Access Publishing (archived 26 November 2013)
IEEE Annual Election: last chance to vote: deadline 1 October (archived 23 October 2013)
IEEE Day 2013 will be held on Tuesday, 1 October (archived 23 October 2013)
Last call for nominations: MGA Awards: deadline 15 October (archived 23 October 2013)
Registration open for IEEE Xtreme 7.0 Programming Competition (archived 23 October 2013)
Join the virtual IEEE Education Fair: 21-24 October (archived 23 October 2013)
IEEE-HKN announces upcoming events (archived 23 October 2013)
New Student Member Webinar Series focuses on student offerings and involvement (archived 23
October 2013)
Last call for nominations: IEEE-USA Awards: deadline extended to 31 August (archived 23 September
2013)
MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients announced (archived 23 September 2013)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
Announcing 2014 IEEE MGA Board members and committee chairs (archived 23 September 2013)
Help promote the IEEE Foundation with print and Web ads (archived 23 September 2013)
IEEE Women in Engineering news: WIE meetups, online live discussions, and app (archived 23
September 2013)
Sponsors needed for IEEEXtreme 7.0 Programming Competition (archived 23 September 2013)
IEEE congratulates 220 new Senior members; submit a Senior member application (archived 23
September 2013)
Last call for nominations: 2014 MGA committee members and liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 9
August 2013)
TAB Hall of Honor: recognize IEEE member contributions to Societies and Councils: deadline 9 August
(archived 9 August 2013)
Boost membership with the IEEE Conference Member Recruitment Program (archived 23 July 2013)
IEEE Conference Exchange (ICX) updates and enhancements (archived 23 July 2013)
IEEE Women in Engineering news: online live discussions, WIE app, and call for award nominations
(archived 23 July 2013)
Register now for the Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO), 25-27 July 2013 (archived 23 July 2013)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1 July (archived 23 July 2013)
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports (archived 27 June 2013)
New benefits around the world: Rosetta Stone, Vacation Center, life insurance (archived 27 June
2013)
Automatic renewal now available for IEEE membership (archived 27 June 2013)
Volunteer Onboarding Pilot Program call for participation: deadline 24 May (archived 7 June 2013)
Last call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions: deadline 20 May (archived 7 June 2013)
Call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions (archived 21 May 2013)
Call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1 July (archived 15 May 2013)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards: deadline 15 May (archived 15 May
2013)
Help attract computer and information technology students to IEEE (archived 15 May 2013)
IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative now accepting applications (archived 15 May 2013)
Featured news around IEEE: IEEE Standards Education e-Zine (archived 15 May 2013)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
IEEE Computer Society now accepting Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship applications: deadline 30
April (archived 1 May 2013)
Reminder: 2012 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 31 March (archived 4 April 2013)
Last call for nominations: IEEE MGA leadership positions: deadline 1 April (archived 4 April 2013)
IEEE-USA offers free e-books to members in March and April (archived 4 April 2013)
New member orientation webinars (archived 4 April 2013)
Conference organizers' Web pages updated (archived 4 April 2013)
Last call for nominations: 2014 IEEE leadership positions: deadline 15 March (archived 20 March 2013)
Required geographic unit compliance (archived 20 March 2013)
IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence volunteer training (archived 20 March 2013)
Call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members Fund: deadline 15 March (archived 20
March 2013)
297 named to the Class of 2013 IEEE Fellows (archived 20 March 2013)
Featured news around IEEE: IEEE Publications Newsletter (archived 6 March 2013)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2014: deadline 1 March (archived 1 March 2013)
IEEE-USA offers free e-books to members in February and March (archived 1 March 2013)
IEEE Assembly announces 2013 Corporate Officers (archived 15 February 2013)
2012 MGA Award recipients announced (archived 15 February 2013)
IEEE MGA Operations Manual Change: write-in votes permitted for geographic unit elections (archived
15 February 2013)
IEEE Life Members Fund - Maxwell’s Equations (1860-1871) Commemorative Coaster (archived 15
February 2013)
2013 Presidents' Change the World Competition: registration deadline 31 January (archived 4
February 2013)
Call for nominations: MGA Student Awards: deadline 1 February (archived 4 February 2013)
Call for nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards: deadline 31 January (archived 4 February 2013)
Call for nominations: IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award: deadline 31 January (archived 4
February 2013)
IEEE-USA Online Engineering Video Competition for college students (archived 24 January 2013)
Featured News around IEEE: IEEE Societies and Communities Blog (archived 24 January 2013)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
IEEE members select Roberto de Marca as 2013 president-elect (archived 24 December 2012)
IEEE MGA Operations Manual change: annual hard-copy mailing no longer required (archived 24
December 2012)
Changes to IEEE geographic unit officer reporting process (archived 24 December 2012)
IEEE MGA Operations Manual change: geographic unit officer term limits (archived 24 December
2012)
IEEE policy on elections and electioneering (archived 24 December 2012)
IEEE launches IEEE TryComputing.org to raise awareness of computing careers (archived 24 December
2012)
2011 IEEE Annual Report is now available (archived 24 December 2012)
IEEE-USA Online Engineering Video Competition for college students (archived 24 December 2012)
Last Senior Member Review Panel Meeting of 2012 (archived 26 November 2012)
Improved networking capabilities with IEEE memberNet (archived 26 November 2012)
New for 2013 - digital delivery of IEEE Spectrum and The Institute for student members (archived 26
November 2012)
Global Term Life Insurance Program now available world-wide (archived 26 November 2012)
Last call for MGA Awards nominations: deadline 15 October (archived 17 October 2012)
IEEE Day celebration: Tuesday, 2 October (archived 17 October 2012)
Registration open for IEEE Xtreme 6.0 Programming Competition (archived 17 October 2012)
IEEE Annual Election: remember to vote: deadline 1 October (archived 17 October 2012)
Sponsors needed for IEEEXtreme 6.0 Programming Competition (archived 17 October 2012)
IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition 2012 winners announced (archived 17 October 2012)
IEEE Computer Society now accepting Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship applications - deadline
30 September (archived 17 October 2012)
News from IEEE-USA (archived 17 October 2012)
Featured News around IEEE: IEEE Spark inspires students ages 14-18 (archived 17 October 2012)
IEEE Milestone proposal process now a one-step application (archived 24 September 2012)
IEEE-USA launches new Career Manager for members (archived 24 September 2012)
Announcing 2013 IEEE MGA Board Members and Committee Chairs (archived 24 September 2012)
MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients announced (archived 24 September 2012)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
IEEE Privacy Policy Compliance (archived 17 August 2012)
Introducing the ICX Conferences Application Platform (archived 17 August 2012)
Volunteers needed for IEEEXtreme competition (archived 17 August 2012)
IEEE Life Members Newsletter available on the Web (archived 17 August 2012)
News around IEEE: IEEE members benefit from media coverage through IEEE Public Visibility Initiative
(archived 17 August 2012)
Last call for nominations: 2013 MGA Committee members and liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 2
August 2012)
Call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members Fund: deadline 24 July (archived July
2012)
News around IEEE: IEEE Technology Navigator provides access to thousands of IEEE technical
resources (archived July 2012)
IEEE-USA career resources e-books free to members (archived July 2012)
Call for nominations: 2013 IEEE leadership positions: deadline 1 July (archived July 2012)
Call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1 July (archived July 2012)
New IEEE Business Platform launched successfully (archived June 2012)
IEEE launches Society and communities news page and blog (archived June 2012)
POCO 2012 registration now open: deadline 28 June (archived June 2012)
Call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions: deadline 9 June (archived June 2012)
Call for nominations: 2013 IEEE-HKN Board of Governors: deadline 1 June (archived June 2012)
News around IEEE feature: IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter (archived June 2012)
News around IEEE feature: The Institute (archived May 2012)
Second IEEE Technology Time Machine - Symposium on Technologies Beyond 2020 (archived May
2012)
Call for nominations: IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards (archived May 2012)
Call for nominations: IEEE Publication Services and Products Board (archived May 2012)
Plan for SAMIEEE use (archived April 2012)
Last call for nominations: 2013 MGA leadership positions: deadline 1 April (archived April 2012)
Reminder: 2011 annual reporting and rebate requirements: deadline 31 March (archived April 2012)
Call for Nominations: 2013 IEEE leadership positions: deadline 1 March (archived March 2012)
ARCHIVED MGA NEWS ARTICLES
Call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members Fund (archived March 2012)
IEEE Teacher In-Service Program (TISP) celebrates 10th anniversary (archived March 2012)
IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (archived March 2012)
Required geographic unit compliance (archived March 2012)
Call for nominations: IEEE Press Editorial Board members: deadline
14 September (archived 16 September 2016)
(posted 29 August 2016)
IEEE Press is seeking nominations for qualified candidates who are willing to serve, if
elected, in the position of IEEE Press Editorial Board Member.
The primary responsibility of the IEEE Press Editorial Board is to provide technical and
scientific expertise in the development of world-class, technical books. Board members work
on a continuing basis with the Editor-in-Chief and professional acquisitions editors to recruit
authors, review their proposals, and assist in identifying technical reviewers of proposals
and complete book manuscripts.
The deadline is 14 September.
View the complete call for nominations with submittal instructions (DOCX, 15 KB)
Call for proposals: IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee project
funding in 2016: deadline 15 September (archived 16 September 2016)
(updated 29 August 2016)
The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) is currently soliciting proposals for one
of its 2016 funding opportunities.
The IEEE HAC is tasked with supporting the IEEE Board-endorsed vision of IEEE volunteers
around the world carrying out and/or supporting impactful humanitarian activities at the
local level. HAC Events: HAC is currently soliciting proposals for the support of elements of
events that are aligned with this vision. Support requested may include financial resources,
publicity in HAC materials, content development - such as HAC assistance in determining
session topics and/or potential speakers - HAC promotional materials, and/or other
assistance. HAC seeks to support a range of elements of events across IEEE's regions
worldwide. Please note: HAC will not sponsor entire conferences - rather, it will support
elements of events, such as tracks, workshops, sessions, and so on, that are aligned with
HAC's vision. The deadline is 15 September.
Apply for HAC events funding (PDF, 123 KB)
View the SIGHT Toolkit to learn how to start a SIGHT group or how to operate your existing
SIGHT group
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MGA financial reporting deadline changed to last day of February
(archived 16 September 2016)
(posted 27 June 2016)
At its 18 June 2016 meeting, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board
approved changing the geographic unit close/end date for prior year financial reporting to
the last day of February.
This change applies only to the financial reporting deadline. The geographic unit officer
reporting and meeting reporting deadlines remain as 15 March, and the bonus deadline
remains as the third Friday of February. The rebate algorithm and calculation remain
unchanged.
This information will be further communicated with all Sections over the next few months.
View the MGA Operations Manual, Section 9, for updated Rebate Schedule text
Announcing MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients (archived 16
September 2016)
(posted 27 June 2016)
On 18 June 2016, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board selected the following
recipients of the 2016 MGA Outstanding Section Awards (based on 2015 activities):
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MGA Outstanding Large Section Award recipient is the IEEE Santa Clara Valley
Section from Region 6
MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award recipient is the IEEE Argentina Section from
Region 9
Congratulations to the Santa Clara Valley and Argentina Sections for being selected for
these awards "for successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE
for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student
Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries."
This year’s recipients, as well as previous recipients, are listed on the MGA Outstanding
Section Awards web page. A section of the page includes highlights of the 2015 calendaryear activities of the recipients.
Announcing 2017 IEEE MGA Board members and committee chairs
(archived 16 September 2016)
(posted 27 June 2016)
The MGA Assembly met Thursday, 16 June 2016, and determined the slates of candidates
for the offices of 2017 IEEE Vice President-Member and Geographic Activities and 2018 IEEE
Vice President-Member and Geographic Activities (2017 VP-Elect). These positions will be
elected at the IEEE Assembly in November:
2017 Vice President-Member and Geographic Activities
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Martin Bastiaans - Mierlo, Netherlands
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Ramakrishna Kappagantu - Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Mary Ellen Randall - Cary, NC, USA
2018 Vice President-Member and Geographic Activities (2017 VP-Elect)
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Martin Bastiaans - Mierlo, Netherlands
Parviz Famouri - Morgantown, WV, USA
Ramakrishna Kappagantu - Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Mary Ellen Randall - Cary, NC, USA
**Elected 2017 VP to be removed from 2018 slate
The MGA Assembly also selected the 2017 MGA Treasurer and Vice Chairs, as follows:
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MGA Treasurer: Deborah Cooper - Reston, VA, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Geographic Unit Operations: Costas Stasopoulos - Nicosia, Cyprus
MGA Vice Chair, Information Management: Stefano Zanero - Milano, Italy
MGA Vice Chair, Member Development: Eduardo Palacio - Saint James, NY, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Strategic Management and Analysis: Murty Polavarapu - Oakton,
VA, USA
The MGA Board met Saturday, 18 June 2016, and approved the 2016 MGA Committee Chair
appointments, recommended by the MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee.
Please visit the 2017 MGA Volunteers web page for more information.
IEEE Maker Project competition: deadline 17 September (archived 16
September 2016)
(posted 27 June 2016)
The IEEE Maker Project competition has launched and will run through 17 September 2016.
This year, Thomas Coughlin, IEEE Senior member and Chair of the IEEE Public Visibility
Committee, will serve as the host of this competition and will be featured in an ongoing
video series that will highlight cool projects and events on the contest website.
If you’ve been tinkering with a tech project that solves complex problems and has
application in the real world, here’s your chance to showcase your work. Contest categories
include accessibility, education, entertainment, health and safety, sustainability, and
transportation.
Learn more about the IEEE Maker Project and/or enter the contest
Last call for nominations: 2017 MGA committee members and
liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 16 August 2016)
(updated 25 July 2016)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is soliciting nominations for 2017 MGA committee member and liaison positions.
Each IEEE Region is encouraged to submit nominations to help ensure that MGA is globally
balanced. Self-nominations are encouraged. The deadline to submit nominations is 1 August
2016.
Review the list of available 2017 MGA positions
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Review the committee descriptions
Complete the online nomination form for yourself or a colleague
Call for proposals: IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee project
funding in 2016: deadline 15 August (archived 16 August 2016)
(posted 25 July 2016)
The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) is currently soliciting proposals for its
2016 funding opportunities.
The IEEE HAC is tasked with supporting the IEEE Board-endorsed vision of IEEE volunteers
around the world carrying out and/or supporting impactful humanitarian activities at the
local level. HAC Events: HAC is currently soliciting proposals for the support of elements of
events that are aligned with this vision. Support requested may include financial resources,
publicity in HAC materials, content development - such as HAC assistance in determining
session topics and/or potential speakers - HAC promotional materials, and/or other
assistance. HAC seeks to support a range of elements of events across IEEE's regions
worldwide. Please note: HAC will not sponsor entire conferences - rather, it will support
elements of events, such as tracks, workshops, sessions, and so on, that are aligned with
HAC's vision. The deadline is 15 September.
Apply for HAC events funding (PDF, 123 KB)
HAC Projects: HAC is currently soliciting proposals for humanitarian projects that are
aligned with this vision. The committee will review proposals and grant awards between
US$20,000 and US$100,000. Project activities to be funded by the grant must be completed
by the end of calendar year 2016 to be considered. The deadline is 15 August.
Apply for HAC projects funding (PDF, 237 KB)
SIGHT Projects: The Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) program
is a network of IEEE volunteers around the globe that partner with underserved
communities and local organizations to leverage technology for sustainable development.
The SIGHT Steering Committee is currently soliciting proposals for SIGHT group project
funding. The committee will review proposals and grant awards between US$500 and
US$19,999. Project activities to be funded by the grant must be completed by the end of
calendar year 2016 to be considered. The deadline is 15 August.
Apply for SIGHT projects funding (PDF, 147 KB)
View the SIGHT Toolkit to learn how to start a SIGHT group or how to operate your existing
SIGHT group
Action required: changes to IEEE tagline and related references
(archived 16 August 2016)
(posted 27 May 2016)
IEEE has revised the tagline terminology used on all IEEE digital communications,
promotional materials, websites, and mobile apps. Please review and update all existing
applications using the new language shown below, including the footer and any other areas
of the materials where it may be used.
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Current: A not-for-profit organization, IEEE is the world's largest professional association
for the advancement of technology.
Change to: A not-for-profit organization, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional
organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
View larger image online
Review the IEEE Digital Style Guide for more details on requirements
Member Discounts: learn about risk management (archived 16 August
2016)
(posted 27 May 2016)
IEEE Risk Management for Engineers is an online course developed by IEEE, with the needs
of business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, students, and working professionals in
mind. The course examines the Risk Management process, including defining and measuring
risk, exposure identification and risk analysis, risk responses and risk mitigation, as well as
the value of contracts and professional liability insurance. This course is free exclusively to
members.
Learn more or take the Risk Management Course
IEEE Policy on Elections and Electioneering (archived 16 August 2016)
(posted 19 April 2016)
Barry L. Shoop, 2016 IEEE President, recently wrote to IEEE volunteers regarding the
importance of understanding the organization’s electioneering policy. When endorsing a
candidate, the endorsement must be clear that it comes from an individual member so it is
not perceived as an endorsement from your organizational unit (OU). IEEE Policy 13.3.C
“Elections and Electioneering - Means of Informing Members of IEEE Organizational Units”
states equal opportunity for all candidates must be provided to promote their candidacy.
“Members may be informed of the candidates’ views and of issues pertaining to initiatives
through Board/Society/Council/Region/Section or Chapter meetings, conferences and
publications. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all candidates for the same elective
position. The editor, conference chair or other individual responsible for the activity shall
determine the information to be presented or published, within the guidelines 13.2
established by the governing body of that organizational unit, provided all candidates are
treated equally.”
According to “IEEE Policy 14.1 – Use and Control of IEEE Mailing Lists,” IEEE mailing lists
“may not be used for electioneering in connection with any office within the IEEE, or for
political purposes, or for commercial promotion, except as explicitly authorized hereunder.”
Specifically, this policy means that IEEE resources such as membership rosters, mass
distribution lists, and SAMIEEE may not be used for electioneering outreach. For more
information, please refer to the full policy 14.1 in Section 14 – IEEE Mailing List and Rosters
(PDF, 977 KB).
According to "IEEE Electronic Mail Policy Section 5.7," IEEE email lists "shall not be used for
IEEE electioneering unless explicitly established for this purpose by IEEE."
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IEEE Social Media best practices should also be followed.
Member Discounts: New Financial Planning Program (archived 16
August 2016)
(posted 19 April 2016)
IEEE Member Discounts offers a suite of services to help members in the USA and Puerto
Rico plan and meet their financial goals with myFinancialWellness for IEEE Members. Learn
about what myFinancial Wellness can do for you by watching a new video and sampling the
self-directed planning tools available to eligible members at no cost.
Whether planning for children’s education or retirement, eligible members can benefit from
access to no-cost educational resources, financial tools, and credentialed financial advisors
who can help them get their financial plans in shape. myFinancialWellness is offered through
Vinings Management Corporation.
Coming soon: Smart Tech Signature Events (archived 25 July 2016)
(updated 27 June 2016)
In an effort to increase member engagement and provide value to IEEE members, MGA will
host a series of two-day, multi-track events focused on providing career assistance,
professional networking, and education on in-demand and emerging technologies for
practicing engineers and technical professionals. Upcoming events include:
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30 September -1 October | Crystal City, VA, USA
21 October-22 October | Birmingham, England
A call for content and speakers is currently in progress and registration will be available
soon. Sponsorship opportunities will also be available at both events.
Learn more about IEEE Smart Tech Events
Email mga-maw@ieee.org for more information
IEEE in 2030 Challenge seeks the “Next Big Idea” (archived 25 July
2016)
(posted 27 May 2016)
For the second year, IEEE is holding the IEEE in 2030 Challenge, designed to discover
innovative, creative, and potentially disruptive approaches to new products and services
targeted to technology professionals in industry. The IEEE New Initiatives Committee is
currently accepting proposals for short-term (completed in 12 months or fewer) projects.
Submissions for the IEEE in 2030 Challenge are due by 1 July 2016.
Applications may be submitted by one or more IEEE members or organizational units,
individually or in cooperation with an IEEE staff group. The proposals will be evaluated on
their potential to lead to new IEEE products, services, and communities delivering value to
engineers and technology professionals working in industry.
For more information, and to submit a proposal, visit the IEEE in 2030 Challenge page
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IEEE Foundation Grants program: what do you propose? (archived 18
July 2016)
(posted 27 May 2016)
The IEEE Foundation Grants Program is a vital element of the Foundation’s mission to
enable IEEE programs that enhance technology access, literacy, and education. Thanks to
the generosity of donors to the IEEE Foundation, in 2016 the Foundation will invest
approximately US$325,000 in grants funding specifically to innovative and promising IEEE
grassroots projects that raise awareness and understanding of technology and its impact on
society.
If your IEEE organizational unit (OU) has a project worthy of IEEE Foundation grant funding
under the theme: increase the understanding of technology and its critical role in meeting
global challenges and improving the human condition, we invite you to apply for a grant.
Application deadline is 15 July 2016, so send your proposal in now. Your project could be
among the ones selected to receive funding from the IEEE Foundation Fund or IEEE Life
Members Fund. Funding decisions will be announced in December 2016.
Last call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1
July (archived 7 July 2016)
(updated 27 June 2016)
Nominations are due 1 July 2016 for the 2017 IEEE Medals and Recognitions.
IEEE Medals are the highest recognition within the IEEE awards hierarchy, with the
prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor as the premier award. IEEE Medals embrace broad and
significant contributions within the technical fields of interest of IEEE.
IEEE Recognitions reward members' individual contributions to IEEE, published papers, and
corporate advancements within the IEEE fields of interest.
All IEEE members are encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within
their technical fields.
Visit the IEEE Awards web page for more information
Email IEEE Awards at awards@ieee.org for more information
The IEEE Awards Board seeks new volunteers to serve on its award selection committees
and Awards Board standing committees to assist with managing the recipient nomination
and selection process for IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions, the highest
awards IEEE presents on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors.
Visit the IEEE Awards Board Nominations and Appointments web page to apply to serve on
an award selection committee or as a member of one of the following Awards Board’s (AB)
committees:
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AB
AB
AB
AB
Awards Review Committee
Planning and Policy Committee
Finance Committee
Presentation and Publicity Committee
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AB Joint Awards with National Societies Committee
Medals Council
Technical Field Awards Council
Recognitions Council
Medal, Technical Field Award, Recognition selection committees
Last call for applications: IEEE Power & Energy (PES) Scholarship
Plus Initiative: deadline 30 June (archived 7 July 2016)
(updated 27 June 2016)
The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) is looking for the power and energy engineers of
tomorrow. The IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative has a simple goal: to increase the
number of well-qualified, entry-level engineers by rewarding top power and energy
engineering students in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
PES is offering up to US$7,000 over three years and assistance with career experience
opportunities to selected students. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student
studying electrical engineering and be a citizen (or permanent resident) of the US, Puerto
Rico, or Canada. Additionally, the student should be willing to take power engineering
courses and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The application deadline is 30 June 2016.
View the full eligibility requirements
Start your scholarship application now
Like the Facebook page for updates and reminders
Get involved in IEEE Future Directions initiatives; WF-IoT call for
proposals (archived 7 July 2016)
(updated 19 April 2016)
IEEE Future Directions is your resource to emerging technologies within IEEE. The team has
identified specific technologies as primary focus areas and has established them as formal
initiatives to engage IEEE and technologists globally. For each initiative, you can find a
wealth of knowledge, resources, and opportunities in which to participate. Visit each
featured portal for access to upcoming conferences, news articles, technical papers, related
standards, professional organizations, and academic programs. To get involved in the
initiatives and to stay informed, join the free technical communities available.
Get involved and learn more about IEEE Future Directions
Current Future Directions conference activities include:
2016 IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT)
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The call for proposals and papers (PDF, 209 KB) is now open for the 2016 IEEE World
Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), taking place 12-14 December in Reston, VA,
USA. The theme of the 2016 IEEE WF-IoT is Smart Innovation for Vibrant
Ecosystems. Topics for proposals include IoT enabling Technologies; IoT Application
and Services; IoT Societal Impacts; Security and Privacy for the Internet of Things;
and IoT Experimental Results and Deployment Scenarios. Special sessions and
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workshops proposals are due 30 April. Paper proposals and manuscripts are due 15
June. Tutorial and Industry Panel proposals are due 25 July.
New compliance training required for select IEEE volunteer leaders
(archived 7 July 2016)
(posted 21 March 2016)
IEEE adheres to the highest standards of integrity and conducts business around the world
in a responsible and ethical way. It is important that those who act on the organization’s
behalf -- both our volunteers and employees -- ensure IEEE’s compliance by adhering to the
same standards and expectations.
IEEE has created a robust ethics and compliance program tailored to its unique operation in
190 countries. Given that the world is both complex and changing, this program is designed
to ensure that volunteers and employees understand and meet legal requirements around
the world.
As part of this program, IEEE requires that select volunteers complete a set of new
compliance education and training classes within 60 days of assignment.
Volunteers who are required to complete the training will receive an email from
"compliance-training@ieee.org" with the subject line, "Access Your Required IEEE
Compliance Training." (See list of volunteers who are affected)
The self-paced, online classes will take on average 0.5 to 4.0 hours in total to complete,
depending on your individual volunteer role. The content will cover conflict of interest, antitrust, anti-bribery, harassment, and other related topics. You will need to complete only
those classes assigned to you based on your volunteer leadership position.
To take this training, log in to myIEEE using your IEEE Account, click on the Volunteer tab,
go to the "Volunteer Training" gadget, and click on the link to "Compliance Training.”
By taking this training, you help IEEE meet best practices for compliance. As you may be
aware, IEEE takes very seriously any violations of policies and standards that could damage
IEEE’s business or reputation and result in legal penalties.
If you have further questions, please visit the IEEE Support Center for Frequently Asked
Questions
Member Discounts Program benefits everyone (archived 7 July 2016)
(updated 1 March 2016)
Here are three facts to tell members about the IEEE Member Discounts Program:
1. Insurance is available in Canada, US, and 63 other countries.
2. IEEE Member discount programs offer daily discounted rates and exclusive specials
(see discounts for applicable countries).
3. When Members utilize the insurance and discounts, IEEE earns royalties that help
offset a portion of Member dues.
With this win-win situation, it makes sense to raise awareness of Member Discounts
wherever possible. Section officers are asked to display the Member Discounts banner on
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their Section websites with a direct link to www.ieee.org/discounts. Another way is by
distributing the program flyer at Section meetings showing the list of offerings by Region.
Download the above promotional materials at the Member Discounts Resources for
Volunteers web page
Updated call for participation: 2016 Volunteer Leadership Training
Program (VOLT): deadlines 10 June and 1 August (archived 27 June
2016)
(updated 6 June 2016)
In April, the 2016 Volunteer Leadership Training Program (VOLT) was announced, and
includes two tracks.
Track 1 covers the foundational knowledge of the IEEE organization. These materials were
made available to all IEEE volunteers through the IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence
(CLE) website from 29 April through 10 June.
Access Track 1 courses
(Log in with your IEEE Account and go to the box on the top left of home screen called
“Volunteer Leadership Training Pre-Requisite” to access the courses)
Volunteers who complete all the foundational courses in the CLE by 10 June can apply for
consideration for 3-month Track 2 of the VOLT Program, scheduled to start this September.
The VOLT team is looking for volunteers to participate in this year’s program. Track 2 will
focus on leadership related topics and provide practical leadership experience volunteers
can apply in their professional and personal environments. It is geared towards volunteers
who have not been a Section Chair within their units, have at least two years of experience
as IEEE volunteers, and meet the specified criteria listed on the application form. In addition
to the criteria, each candidate needs an endorsement note (email) signed by either his/her
Region Director, Section Chair, Chapter Chair, or IEEE Young Professionals Committee
Chair. Other endorsements from IEEE volunteers (e.g., IEEE Committee Chairs) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Complete the Candidate Application Form
Application forms must be submitted by 1 August 2016. The final selection will be completed
and announced prior to the start of the program in September 2016.
Email VOLT staff at volt@ieee.org with questions
Please share this information with all volunteers who you think may be interested or would
benefit from this training experience.
*More examples of graduates who have moved into leadership positions*
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Augusto J. Herrera - R9 - VOLT Class 2014 - Region 9 Secretary 2016-2017
Habib M. Kammoun - R8 - VOLT Class 2013 - Tunisia Section Chair 2015-2016
Humphrey Muhindi- R8 - VOLT Class 2014 - Kenya Section Chair 2016-2017
Christopher Whitt - R7 - VOLT Class 2014 - Canadian Atlantic Section Chair 2016
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Last call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions: deadline 1
June (archived 6 June 2016)
(updated 27 May 2016)
The IEEE-USA Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee asks for your help in
identifying US IEEE members who may be interested in, and well qualified for, service on
the IEEE-USA Board of Directors and/or IEEE-USA committees:
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IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
President-Elect (2018)
Member-at-Large (2018-2019)
Secretary/Treasurer (2017)
Vice President - Career & Member Services (2017)
Vice President - Communications & Public Awareness (2017)
Vice President - Professional Activities (2017)
Vice President - Government Relations (2017)
Young Professional Representative (2017)
N&A Committee Member (2017-2018)
Learn more about the eligibility requirements
Nominate yourself or a colleague
Call for nominations: IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards:
deadline 2 May (archived 27 May 2016)
(posted 19 April 2016)
The IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) is currently seeking nominations for its
prestigious annual awards, which recognize major contributions to engineering and technical
education. You may nominate an IEEE member, an IEEE Section, an IEEE Society, or an
organization. Nominations are sought for the following awards:
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Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities
Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education
Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education
Major Educational Innovation Award
Pre-University Educator Award
Meritorious Service Citation
Standards Education Award
Employer Professional Development Award
Section Professional Development Award
IEEE Life Members Graduate Study Fellowship in Electrical Engineering
The Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship
IEEE-HKN Outstanding Young Professional Award
IEEE-HKN C. Holmes MacDonald Outstanding Teacher Award
IEEE-HKN Vladimir Karapetoff Outstanding Technical Achievement Award
IEEE-HKN Distinguished Service Award
The submission deadline for nominations is 2 May 2016.
Learn more about the EAB Awards and/or submit a nomination
Email EAB Awards at eab-awards@ieee.org with questions
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IEEE Women in Engineering news: WIE ILC Virtual Track, Google
Hangout, leadership summit (archived 27 May 2016)
(updated 19 April 2016)
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is pleased to announce upcoming events and
opportunities:
International Leadership Conference - Speakers and Conference Program
Announced
Don't miss your chance to Lead Beyond and join over 1,000 women in technology at the
2016 IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (2016 WIE ILC),
which will take place 23-24 May 2016, in the capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA, USA.
With a theme of "Lead Beyond. Accelerating Innovative Women Who Change the World,"
the conference focuses on leadership, innovation, emerging technology, entrepreneurship,
and empowerment for mid-to-senior women in technology.
Register now
View the speaker lineup and learn more information about the conference
Pre-Conference WIE ILC Virtual Track
Featuring eight live online talks focused on innovation and leadership, this interactive event
is free and will be held 16-17 May 2016, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET. WIE ILC virtual attendees
will have the opportunity to enjoy highly interactive speakers designed to foster discussion
and collaboration, as well as watch all 13 sessions from last year’s conference on-demand.
Register now for the Virtual Track
WIE Live Online Google Hangout
Join IEEE WIE for a live discussion, entitled “Women Who: Lead. Engage. Inspire.”, on
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, at 1 p.m. ET. This interactive panel of leaders with backgrounds in
both university and technology sectors will speak candidly about how they are paving the
way for a future of women engineers through leadership, mentoring, and investing in
themselves. Hosted by WIE-ILC Founder and Chair and IEEE Senior Member, Nita Patel; and
featuring Dr. Ramalatha Marimuthu, Head of the Department of Information Technology in
the Kumaraguru College of Technology; Prof. Takako Hashimoto, Chiba University of
Commerce; and Roxsana Hadjizadeh, Cisco. Hashtag: #WIELeadHangout
Register now for the Google Hangout
WIE Leadership Summit
Early registration is now open for the inaugural Global Women in STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math) leadership summit in Atlanta, GA, USA, 2-4 November
2016. The summit is hosted in partnership with a number of corporate, economic
development, nonprofit, and higher education partners. This is the first of its kind 2-day
summit ever held in the region that is dedicated to giving women in STEM access to
powerful tools, strategies, and networks to advance their careers and realize their full
potential. Four hundred women are expected to participate.
Learn more at the Summit web page
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Email WIE staff at women@ieee.org with questions about any of these programs
Join the chat on the Women in Engineering Facebook page
Call for abstracts: First IEEE International Conference on Rebooting
Computing (ICRC 2016) (archived 27 May 2016)
(updated 19 April 2016)
The first IEEE International Conference on Rebooting Computing (ICRC 2016) will take place
17-19 October 2016, at the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, in San Diego, CA, USA. The goal of
the first ICRC is to discover and foster novel methodologies to reinvent computing
technology, including new materials and physics, devices and circuits, system and network
architectures, and algorithms and software. This conference seeks input from a broad
technical community and builds on a series of four exploratory, invitation-only Rebooting
Computing Summits held from 2013 through 2015.
Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts. ICRC 2016 seeks contributions
describing original research in the broad area of novel computing approaches, covering the
entire computing stack from device hardware to applications software. The paper
submission deadline is 15 May 2016.
View the Call for Papers for a more extensive list of example topics (PDF, 590 KB)
View author guidelines and additional information at icrc.ieee.org
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports
(archived 27 May 2016)
(posted 17 March 2016)
MGA would like to thank everyone for submitting their officer, meeting, and financial reports
to IEEE in a timely manner. Following review of the reports, the rebates will be completed
and distributed to eligible geographic units whose officer, financial, and meeting activity
reporting was received complete and subsequently approved.
As a reminder, the rebate is paid to the Section. The funds provided are intended for the
support of not only the Section’s activities, but also the activities of its subunits, including
Subsections, Chapters, Affinity Groups, and IEEE Student organizations. Section officers are
encouraged to use rebate funds to support unit activities.
Email MGA staff at scs-officer-report@ieee.org with questions regarding reporting
Member Discounts: insurance benefit options (archived 27 May 2016)
(posted 17 March 2016)
Did you know that IEEE provides risk management solutions to help members with the
following concerns?
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Are you at risk for the possible loss of income due to a disability or long term illness?
Who would suffer financially in the event of your death?
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Can you lose your reputation or money if someone takes legal actions against your
business?
With IEEE-sponsored insurance plans, IEEE members can protect themselves and their
families against unforeseen events in their life, career, and business. Designed to meet the
unique needs of technologists, insurance programs are available in Canada, US and 63 other
countries, in addition to international, expatriate coverage options.
Learn more at www.ieee.org/insurance
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2016 (archived 27
May 2016)
(posted 24 February 2016)
The MGA Member Benefits Portfolio Assessment Committee (MBPAC) is funding up to
US$1,500 for student competitions in 2016. To participate, Region Student Activities Chairs
must submit the funding application with the required Region officers’ signatures.
The application should include the objectives of the proposed project, the activities that will
be undertaken to meet the objectives, the schedule of events, the estimated cost, and the
sources of funds.
Approved requests will be processed swiftly, and funds will be transferred to the requesting
Region's concentration banking account.
All requests for 2016 must be received by 18 November 2016.
For more information and to apply for this funding, send an email to Student Services at
student-services@ieee.org with the subject heading “MBPAC Student Contest Funding”
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference Education
Program webinar: conference education program overview (archived
21 April 2016)
(updated 19 April 2016)
The IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference Education Program is offering
the following upcoming webinar:
The Conference Education Program Overview
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Date: Thursday, 21 April 2016
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET (1500 UTC-04) or 3:00 p.m. ET (1900 UTC-04)
Speakers: Kevin Hanft, Senior Manager, Volunteer Education and Engagement; John
Tracy, Program Manager, Conference Organizer Engagement and Education
Description: Learn how the Conference Education Program can assist conference
organizers and IEEE organizational units (OUs). Learn what is required, review
standards and “best practices,” see all the new tools, and discover what MCE
resources are available. This webinar will provide an overview of MCE eLearning
courses, webinar playbacks, and the MCE conference workshop offering which
provides an IEEE OU an opportunity to enhance education and engagement with
their organizers.
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Register now for this webinar
View recordings of past webinars
Visit the IEEE MCE Conference Education Program page for additional educational offerings
Email MCE Education at mce-education@ieee.org with suggestions for live webinar topics
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter
Call for nominations: IEEE Life Members Affinity Group Achievement
Award: deadline 15 April (archived 18 April 2016)
(posted 17 March 2016)
You can help recognize the efforts of IEEE Life Member Affinity Groups (LMAG) by
nominating a LMAG for the IEEE Life Members Affinity Group Achievement Award.
If you know of an IEEE Life Members Affinity Group that has shown outstanding leadership
and initiative in organizing activities and programs to engage Life members or to help
further support the IEEE Life Members Fund, consider nominating them for this award.
The deadline is 15 April 2016 and the award is based on 2015 activities.
Review the nominator guidelines and eligibility requirements
Submit a nomination through the LMAG Award portal
Call for nominations: IEEE EAB, PSPB, and TAB volunteer positions
(updated 18 April 2016)
(posted 17 March 2016)
Several IEEE organizational units are currently looking for volunteers with the necessary
leadership and organizational skills to impact the future success of the organization.
IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) is accepting nominations for:
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2017 Vice President, Educational Activities Board (VP EAB). Nomination deadline is
30 March 2016.
Learn more about this EAB position or nominate yourself or a colleague
IEEE Publication Services and Products Board (PSPB) is accepting nominations for:
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2017 Vice President, Publication Services and Products (1 year term). Nomination
deadline is 28 March 2016.
Three (3) Member-at-Large Positions (3 year term) to serve from 2017-2019.
Nomination deadline is 15 April 2016.
Learn more about these PSPB positions or nominate yourself or a colleague
IEEE Technical Activities Board (TAB) is accepting nominations for:
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Chair, TAB/PSPB Products and Services Committee (2017-2018)
Chair, IEEE Conferences Committee (2017-2018)
Members, IEEE Conferences Committee (2017-2018)
Vice President Elect, Vice President, Past Vice President, IEEE Technical Activities
(2018-2020)
Learn more about these TAB position or nominate yourself or a colleague
Participate in the 2016 IoT Developer Survey: deadline 25 March
(archived 18 April 2016)
(posted 17 March 2016)
Individuals with Internet of Things (IoT) experience are asked to participate in the 2016
edition of the IoT Developer Survey. This year's survey is a collaboration between the
Eclipse IoT Working Group, IEEE IoT Initiative, and the AGILE Project.
The goal of the IoT Developer Survey is to better understand how IoT developers are
building IoT solutions. The survey looks at a number of issues such as experience level,
types of applications being developed, technology being used, and perceptions of open
hardware, open source, and industry leaders. Last year, the results of a similar survey
provided an interesting snapshot of the IoT Developer community.
The survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. The deadline to participate is March
25.
Take the survey now
Proposed amendment to the IEEE Constitution on 2016 ballot
(archived 18 April 2016)
(posted 27 January 2016)
At its November 2015 meeting, the IEEE Board of Directors endorsed revisions to the IEEE
Constitution, which will be sent to the IEEE membership for approval this year in the form of
one amendment. Here is a summary of what the amendment accomplishes:
1. Separates the role of an IEEE delegate from an IEEE director, so that directors need
not also be delegates. This modification will allow the IEEE organizational structure
to change in the future to better respond to the demands of a complex and changing
world. Ultimately this will better serve the needs of members, the profession, and
the public
2. Separates the requirement that corporate officers must also be directors. This will
allow corporate officers as currently defined to serve in important leadership
positions other than on the Board of Directors
3. Provides members with an increased role in selecting the Board of Directors by
allowing the Board to be elected by the full eligible voting membership of IEEE
4. Adds the executive director, who is the most senior IEEE staff executive, as a
nonvoting member of the Board of Directors to participate in setting the strategic
direction of IEEE
5. Establishes a new role for IEEE delegates, who are members of the IEEE Assembly,
to advise the Board of Directors on revisions to IEEE bylaws
6. Adds language to the IEEE Constitution that explicitly ensures a richly diverse Board
of Directors
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Read more about the amendment in The Institute
vTools release announcement: eNotice Express (archived 18 April 2016)
(posted 27 January 2016)
The MGA Information Management and vTools teams are very happy to announce the first
release of IEEE eNotice Express.
vTools.eNotice is an email distribution service, provided by MGA, that has been developed
to send newsletters, meeting notices, social events, and IEEE conference materials to
members on behalf of volunteers.
Up until now, all eNotices required staff to process them, which could take up to 5 business
days. eNotice Express removes the staff component and the wait time for delivery.
Messages can be previewed before being sent and are then queued for distribution within
two (2) hours. The eNotice dashboard provides up-to-the minute status and mailing
statistics.
The initial release of eNotice Express is available for Regions, Sections, Subsections,
Councils, and Chapters.
Visit the vTools blog to learn more about eNotice and eNotice Express
View the eNotice Express tutorial (PDF, 501 KB)
National Society Agreements – a new and improved process (archived
18 April 2016)
(posted 27 January 2016)
IEEE has cooperative agreements with National Societies (NS) around the world. These
agreements serve to establish a cooperative relationship through a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) to assist with the personal and professional knowledge and growth of
the members of both organizations.
The MOU is established after negotiations between the local IEEE Section and the NS. The
agreement is signed by the IEEE President, local Section Chair, and the leadership of the
NS. Once signed, the agreement is managed at the local level.
An evaluation of the process was performed in 2015 and input was received from Section
and Region leaders. This evaluation indicated that once an agreement is signed there were
only limited joint activities. To address this issue, a recommendation was developed which
requires that for new and renewed agreements, a supplement will be required to document
the planned first year joint activities. This recommendation was approved by the MGA Board
and IEEE Board of Directors in November 2015.
The supplement is required to ensure that the membership of both organizations obtain the
full benefits of the agreement. Examples of joint activities are technical meetings, social
meetings, award banquets, distinguished lecturer presentations, seminars, tutorials, and
short courses, as well as publication exchanges. At least three (3) first year joint activities
must be agreed to.
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The process starts with the IEEE Section recognizing the benefits to be derived via
cooperation with a specific NS. The Section leadership then contacts the NS and determines
if the NS is interested.
Learn more about agreements with National Societies, find sample forms, and view a list of
current agreements
Email questions to national-societies@ieee.org
Member Discounts: international life insurance (archived 18 April 2016)
(posted 27 January 2016)
As part of the IEEE international community, members have access to the IEEE
International Insurance Marketplace, where they can research options that will be right for
themselves and their families. At this time, IEEE Member Life Insurance, underwritten by
Lloyds of London, is available to IEEE members in more than 60 countries, and many other
essential insurance plans are available to members who are living outside their native
countries as expatriates. The IEEE Member Life plan is offered with no health questions to
answer and benefit options up to US$500,000.
Learn more about the Clements international life insurance with free coverage for the first
60 days
MGA Operations Manual changes: Rebate Schedule added; required
reporting deadline change to 15 March (archived 18 April 2016)
(updated 26 October 2015)
At its 20 June 2015 meeting, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board
approved adding the rebate schedule to Section 9.0.E of the MGA Operations Manual.
Including the rebate schedule in the MGA Operations Manual will ensure members and
volunteers have direct access to the official MGA approved rebate definition, eligibility
requirements, and schedule.
The rebate schedule has also been streamlined to remove repetitive information and clarify
areas such as activity bonus for affinity groups and rebates for members in geographic units
outside of Sections. It also reinforces the use of both MGA electronic reporting tools and
designated financial accounting software. The rebate algorithm and calculation remain
unchanged.
Please note the new reporting deadline. In June, the MGA Board also approved a motion to
move the geographic unit close/end date for prior year financial reporting to 15 March. All
required geographic unit reporting is now due 15 March. This information will be further
communicated with all Sections over the next few months.
Final reminder: 2015 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due
15 March (archived 17 March 2016)
(updated 24 February 2016)
All Section officers and Chapter/affinity group chairs have been contacted with a reminder
that the following annual reports are required to be eligible for a rebate:
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Meeting Activity
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Financial Reporting:
o Geographic unit treasurers are responsible for recording the financial activity
of their unit and any sub-units (Subsections, Chapters, and/or affinity groups)
using NetSuite
o Original year-end bank statements and investment-account statements (not
IEEE Concentration Banking and Investment Accounts) must be provided
All required reporting should be completed by 15 March 2016. This includes meeting
and officer reporting, completing your financials in NetSuite, and submitting a yearend bank statement (not IEEE Concentration Banking and Investment Accounts).
Additional information on Annual Reporting and the 2016 Rebate Schedule are
available.
Email MGA staff at sec-chap-support@ieee.org with questions
Call for nominations: IEEE MGA leadership positions: deadline 15
March; new VP-Elect position (archived 17 March 2016)
(posted 24 February 2016)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments
Committee is soliciting nominations for the following 2017 leadership positions:
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MGA Vice President / MGA Board Chair (2017 VP-MGA)
MGA Vice President-Elect / Chair-Elect (2018 VP-MGA) **
MGA Treasurer
MGA Vice Chairs
Committee Chairs
** During the February 2016 IEEE Meeting Series, the MGA Board and IEEE Board of
Directors approved the establishment of the position of MGA Vice President-Elect. Beginning
in 2017, the MGA Chair, Chair-Elect, and Past Chair will serve one year terms. In November
2016, the IEEE Assembly will elect the 2017 VP-MGA and 2018 VP-MGA (who will serve as
VP-Elect in 2017).
In accordance with the IEEE globalization initiative and in an attempt to ensure that MGA is
globally balanced, each Region is requested to submit nominations. Self-nominations are
encouraged.
The deadline to submit nominations is 15 March 2016.
Review the list of available 2017 MGA positions
Complete the online nomination form for yourself or a colleague
Email MGA staff at mga-noms@ieee.org with questions
Last call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2017: deadline 1
March (archived 17 March 2016)
(updated 24 February 2016)
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The nomination period for the 2017 Fellow Class is open and will continue through 1 March
2016.
Visit the Fellow web page for nominee eligibility requirements, steps to become an IEEE
Fellow, nomination instructions, and much more
Call for nominations: 2017 and 2018 IEEE volunteer positions:
corporate officers, committee chairs and members (archived 17 March
2016)
(posted 24 February 2016)
The IEEE Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee is responsible for developing
recommendations to be sent to the IEEE Board of Directors and the IEEE Assembly on
staffing many volunteer positions including candidates for president-elect, corporate
officers, and IEEE committee chairs and members. The nomination deadline for chair
positions is 15 March 2016.
View the list of volunteer positions and guidelines for nominating candidates
Complete the nomination form for yourself or a colleague
IEEE 802 Student Paper Competition: deadline 15 March (archived 17
March 2016)
(posted 24 February 2016)
IEEE 802 and the IEEE Standards Education Committee are sponsoring a Student Paper
Competition with cash prizes, travel grants, and an opportunity to present the paper at the
IEEE 802 Plenary meeting in San Diego on 26 July 2016. The submission deadline has been
extended to 15 March 2016.
Member Discounts: shipping discounts for Regions 1-7 (archived 17
March 2016)
(posted 22 December 2015)
IEEE members in the United States and Canada can save on shipping when using UPS®.
The member discount applies to a broad portfolio of shipping services including air,
international, ground, and freight services. Members can receive these discounts for their
personal or business use, even with a current UPS account.
Learn more about the UPS Savings Program
Reminder: 2015 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 15
March (archived 24 February 2016)
(updated 27 January 2016)
All Section officers and Chapter/affinity group chairs will be contacted with a reminder that
the following annual reports are required to be eligible for a rebate:
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Meeting Activity
Current Officers
Financial Reporting:
o Geographic unit treasurers are responsible for recording the financial activity
of their unit and any sub-units (Subsections, Chapters, and/or Affinity
Groups) using NetSuite
o Original year-end bank statements and investment-account statements (not
IEEE Concentration Banking and Investment Accounts) must be provided
Financial activity should be accurately entered into NetSuite as soon as possible, but no
later than 15 March 2016. All other required reporting should also be completed by 15
March 2016.
In order to be eligible for the 10% rebate bonus, as part of the annual reporting
requirements, all reporting should be submitted to IEEE no later than 19 February 2016.
This includes meeting and officer reporting, completing your financials in NetSuite, and
submitting a year-end bank statement (not IEEE Concentration Banking and Investment
Accounts). Additional information on Annual Reporting and the 2016 Rebate Schedule are
available.
Email MGA staff at sec-chap-support@ieee.org with questions
Call for volunteers: IEEE Awards committees; last call for IEEE
Technical Field Award and Herz Award nominations (archived 24
February 2016)
(posted 27 January 2016)
The IEEE Awards Board seeks new volunteers to serve on its award selection committees
and Awards Board standing committees to assist with managing the recipient nomination
and selection process for IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions, the highest
awards IEEE presents on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors.
Visit the IEEE Awards Board Nominations and Appointments Web page to apply to serve on
an award selection committee or as a member of one of the following Awards Board’s (AB)
committees:
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AB Awards Review Committee
AB Planning and Policy Committee
AB Finance Committee
AB Presentation and Publicity Committee
AB Joint Awards with National Societies Committee
Medals Council
Technical Field Awards Council
Recognitions Council
Medal, Technical Field Award, Recognition selection committees
Last call for nominations: Nominations are due 31 January annually for the IEEE Technical
Field Awards (TFAs) and the IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award. IEEE TFAs are
awarded for contributions or leadership in a specific field of interest of the IEEE and are
among the highest awards presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors. The IEEE
Herz Award was created in 2005 by the IEEE Board of Directors, and is named in honor of
Eric Herz, who has had a long and illustrious career as both a volunteer and staff member of
the IEEE.
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All IEEE members are encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within
their technical fields.
For over 100 years, IEEE and its predecessor societies, the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers, have paid tribute to technical professionals
whose exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact
on technology, society, the engineering profession, and humanity.
Download nomination forms and award-specific criteria
Learn more about IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions
Email IEEE Awards for more information
IEEE Assembly announces 2016 corporate officers (archived 24 February
2016)
(posted 25 November 2015)
The IEEE Assembly annually selects the following five Corporate Officers: IEEE Secretary,
IEEE Treasurer, IEEE Vice President, Educational Activities, IEEE Vice President, Member
and Geographic Activities, and IEEE Vice President, Publication Services and Products. All
are one-year terms.
Wai-Choong (Lawrence) Wong was selected as 2016 IEEE Vice President, Member and
Geographic Activities.
Learn more about the selected corporate officers
2015 MGA Award recipients announced (archived 24 February 2016)
(posted 25 November 2015)
At its 21 November 2015 meeting, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board
selected the 2015 MGA Award recipients, including:
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MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award: Amarnath Raja (R10), Kerala Section,
"For significant contributions to global IEEE humanitarian activities and member
engagement, conceptualizing and creating the IEEE Special Interest Group on
Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) program and helping spread it as a channel for
engineers working together to bring the benefits of technology to the entire world."
MGA Innovation Award: Loretta Arellano (R6), San Fernando Valley Section, "For
exemplary innovation and leadership in leading the development of the MGA
Volunteer Leadership Training program."
Also selected were recipients for the MGA Leadership, Achievement, and Young
Professionals Achievement Awards.
View a complete list of the 13 recipients and additional information
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Final IEEE Life Members Fund Commemorative Coaster: Volta's
Electric Battery Invention, 1799 (archived 24 February 2016)
(posted 25 November 2015)
In 1799, Alessandro Volta developed the first electrical battery. This battery, known as the
Voltaic Cell, consisted of two plates of different metals immersed in a chemical solution.
Volta's development of the first continuous and reproducible source of electrical current was
an important step in the study of electromagnetism and in the development of electrical
equipment.
Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), professor of philosophy at Pavia University, Italy (17741804), contributed much to electrical science. He introduced the theory of electrical current
and observed electricity separating water into its component parts of hydrogen and oxygen.
Before Volta, it was assumed that electricity was generated by living beings (animal
electricity). He discovered that electricity could be generated chemically and made to flow
evenly through a conductor in a closed circuit. He built a battery, known as a Voltaic pile,
made of alternating copper and zinc discs, with each pair of metals separated by flannel
soaked in weak acid.
To celebrate this important milestone, those who donate US$125+ specifically to the IEEE
Life Members Fund (LMF) of the IEEE Foundation beginning in October 2015 through
September 2016 will receive the limited-edition coaster depicting Volta's Electric Battery.
Volta's Electric Battery is the ninth and final coaster in a series of limited-edition coasters
commemorating various historic IEEE Electrical Engineering Milestones. The first eight depict
Telstar, the Panama Canal, Japan's Bullet Train, the ENIAC computer, the Atom Smasher,
Maxwell's Equations, Landing of the Transatlantic Cable, and the Invention of the First
Transistor. Complete your limited-edition set of coasters. Previous years' coasters are also
available for a US$125 donation each.
Donate now
The LMF provides grants to new and ongoing projects that are beneficial to potential
engineers and engineering students. Your gift will both preserve the memory of Volta's
Electric Battery and support future technological innovations.
The IEEE History Committee established The IEEE Milestones in Electrical Engineering and
Computing Program during the centennial year as an ongoing means to honor and
commemorate significant technical achievements in the history of IEEE fields.
Email the IEEE Foundation for more information
Member Discounts: holiday offers on computers (archived 24 February
2016)
(posted 25 November 2015)
It’s that time of the year, and IEEE members can begin their holiday shopping.
Communicate to your members that there are special offers and deals from IEEE’s hardware
discount partners to make shopping for computers easy and more affordable during the
holiday season.
Learn more about the Dell and Lenovo offers (where available)
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Last call: engage members with the "IEEE Into Focus" photo contest:
deadline 31 December (archived 25 January 2016)
(updated 22 December 2015)
Engage members with the "IEEE Into Focus" photo contest and invite them to share their
IEEE stories.
IEEE members are involved in a lot of interesting activities all over the world. Not just on
the job, but also through mentoring, volunteer work, seminars, and other activities. The
"IEEE Into Focus" photo contest gives them a chance to show off what they do by
submitting photos of what they think best represents their experiences as an IEEE member.
The photo contest is a great way to engage your audiences through your website, social
media channels, email newsletters, conferences, etc., in a way that not only helps tell the
story of IEEE but also gives them a chance to win prizes.
The deadline is 31 December 2015.
Access web ads and get more information on how you can promote the photo contest
message in your unit
IEEE members select Karen Bartleson as 2016 IEEE President-Elect
(archived 25 January 2016)
(posted 26 October 2015)
Karen Bartleson, Senior Director of Corporate Programs and Initiatives, Synopsys, Mountain
View, CA, USA, has been selected as 2016 IEEE President-Elect. Pending acceptance of the
IEEE Teller's Committee report by the IEEE Board of Directors on 22-23 November,
Bartleson will begin serving as IEEE President on 1 January 2017. She will succeed 2016
IEEE President Barry L. Shoop, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, USA. The other
candidate for 2016 IEEE President was Frederick “Fred” C. Mintzer, IBM (retired), Yorktown
Heights, NY, USA (nominated by IEEE Board of Directors).
The following individuals were elected to the office of IEEE Region Delegate-Elect/DirectorElect, 2016-2017:
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Babak D. Beheshti
Gregg L. Vaughn
Robert C. Shapiro
Maike Luiken
Teofilo J. Ramos
Review the complete 2015 IEEE Annual Election results
IEEE Day 2015 was a success (archived 25 January 2016)
(updated 26 October 2015)
IEEE Day 2015 was held on Tuesday, 6 October.
This year, the team once again looked to IEEE members to partner with the IEEE Day 2015
team. Members returned and new members were recruited to hold the role of IEEE Day
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Ambassador. The response was overwhelming, engaging more than 140 Ambassadors
worldwide. With their enthusiasm, engagement, and teamwork, the number of events held
this year was 657, exceeding last year’s events by 25%.
IEEE members participated in the photo and video contests. With more than 400 submitted
photos and videos, IEEE members showcased their creativity and spirit. The winning photos
and videos are posted on the IEEE Day 2015 website.
Save the date for IEEE Day 2016: 4 October 2016.
Follow IEEE Day on IEEE Collabratec(tm), Facebook, Google+, and Twitter.
Email questions to IEEE Day staff support at d.maestri@ieee.org
Member Discounts: international life insurance (archived 25 January
2016)
(posted 26 October 2015)
As part of the IEEE international community, members have access to the IEEE
International Insurance Marketplace, where they can research options that will be right for
them and their families. At this time, IEEE Member Life Insurance, underwritten by Lloyds of
London, is available to IEEE members in more than 60 countries, and many other essential
insurance plans are available to members who are living outside their native countries as
expatriates. The IEEE Member Life plan is offered with no health questions to answer and
benefit options up to US$500,000.
Learn more about the importance of life insurance (PDF, 913 KB)
Get involved in IEEE Future Directions initiatives; contribute use
case scenarios; registration open for IoT World Forum (archived 25
January 2016)
(updated 26 October 2015)
IEEE Future Directions is your resource to emerging technologies within IEEE. The team has
identified specific technologies as primary focus areas and has established them as formal
initiatives to engage IEEE and the general public. For each initiative, you can find a wealth
of knowledge, resources, and opportunities to participate. Visit each featured portal for
access to upcoming conferences, news articles, technical papers, related standards,
professional organizations, and academic programs. To get involved in the initiatives and to
stay informed, join the free technical communities available.
Get involved and learn more about IEEE Future Directions
Current Future Directions activities include:
Internet of Things (IoT) Scenarios - To really understand the IoT requires application,
implementation, and execution in the real world. IEEE IoT recently launched a program to
provide the IoT community an interactive platform on which to engage with use cases,
service descriptions, business models, and reference implementations that will be key to
developing a vibrant IoT industry. This is an opportunity for you to contribute to the IoT
cause, as well as get exposure for your projects and ideas. Whether it is something IoT
related that is planned, envisaged, or currently in the works, your input is invaluable and
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necessary to ensure derivation of a viable IoT architecture and definition of the key
components that lead to successful implementations. You are encouraged to share your
projects, your implementations, or your software solution and explain why you deem them
to be important to advancing the IoT.
Contribute use cases for discussion and interaction on the portal
Learn more about the IoT Scenarios submission guidelines
Attendee registration is open for the 2nd annual IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things
(WF-IoT). This year’s event will be held 14-16 December 2015, in Milan, Italy, gathering
technologists from around the globe to examine key critical innovations across technologies
that will change the IoT research and industry application space of the future. Dr. Vinton G.
Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google, co-inventor of the Internet, and an IEEE Life
Fellow, will be a conference keynote speaker.
Register and/or learn more at the IoT World Forum Conference Web site
IEEE Smart Cities is one of IEEE’s important, multi-disciplinary, cross-platform Future
Directions initiatives. It spans multiple IEEE Societies and is designed to be a trusted voice
in smart cities for the engineering, computing, and technology communities around the
world.
IEEE Collabratec™ has officially launched (archived 22 December 2015)
(posted 29 September 2015)
Although IEEE Collabratec has been freely available for over six months, the formal launch
and marketing began on 21 September. You may have already started to see messaging
within IEEE communication vehicles such as Society newsletters, membership emails,
ieee.org, Spectrum advertising, and various online social mediums outside of IEEE.
You may have already had a chance to connect and collaborate with IEEE members and
technology professionals on IEEE Collabratec and are aware of its benefits. Below are some
highlights:
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Collaborate, create, and share ideas anytime, anywhere
Build and manage your own network
Hold discussions of common interests with global networks
Connect according to geographic location, technical interests, or career pursuits
Create and share a professional identity that showcases key accomplishments
Discover a more efficient way to develop research and save time in the content
creation process
Assemble and manage private groups
Access a suite of research and authoring tools
Plus much more!
A tool kit is available to continue the promotions at a local level. Here you will find sample
promotional copy, web banners, PowerPoint presenations, event flyers, and the IEEE
Collabratec brand.
Email questions to Corporate Communications at corporate-communications@ieee.org
Join in collaborating on IEEE Collabratec. Go to ieeecollabratec.org now
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IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference education
program webinar: IEEE contracting process (archived 22 December 2015)
(updated 25 November 2015)
The IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference Education Program is offering
the following upcoming webinar:
The Knowledge to Negotiate: The IEEE Contracting Process
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Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (1500 UTC-05) or 3:00 p.m. ET (2200 UTC-05)
Description: Join this informative webinar designed to share updates on the Strategic
Meeting Management Program and the Conference Contract process for all IEEE
conferences. Whether you are an experienced organizer or just starting out in the
role, this webinar will provide valuable information to help you navigate through
conference contracting.
Register now for the webinar at 10:00 a.m. ET
Register now for the webinar at 3:00 p.m. ET
View recordings of past webinars
Visit the IEEE MCE Conference Education Program page for additional educational offerings
Email MCE Education at mce-education@ieee.org with suggestions for live webinar topics
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter
Charting IEEE's future: an update on IEEE in 2030 efforts (archived 22
December 2015)
(posted 29 September 2015)
The IEEE in 2030 Ad Hoc Committee, working on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors,
continues to make progress on the four strategic objectives that emerged from the Board’s
January retreat:
1. Create a nimble, flexible, forward-looking organization
2. Foster public imperatives
3. Foster diverse technical communities with IEEE and industry, government, and
academia, and
4. Empower the discovery, development, and delivery of cutting-edge products and
services.
Read more from The Institute
It’s time to renew your IEEE membership for 2016 (archived 22
December 2015)
(posted 29 September)
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As of Sunday, 16 August, anyone joining IEEE becomes a member for the 2016 membership
year.
This is a valuable time to promote IEEE membership.
Anyone joining now will receive the remainder of 2015 at no additional cost.
Email Nicole Dewhurst, Member and Geographic Activities, at n.dewhurst@ieee.org for more
information on how you can incorporate a "join" message in your communications
Please be aware of the following timeline for renewals:
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1 September: Renewing members will be able to access their 2016 renewal quotes
for membership and subscriptions.
1 October: The first renewal notice will begin mailing to members, nonmembers, and
society affiliates.
Renew your IEEE membership online at www.ieee.org/renew
Announcing updates to geographic unit formation petition forms
(archived 22 December 2015)
(posted 29 September 2015)
The forms to petition MGA and other organizational units for the approval of new geographic
units have recently been updated.
The forms are used to propose the formation of a Section, Subsection, Geographic Council,
Chapter, Affinity Group, Student Branch, Student Branch Chapter, or Student Branch
Affinity Group. Updates to the forms include making the signature form page one,
clarification and emphasis on the eligibility requirements, and updated resource links for
when a petition organizer needs additional information.
Access the updated forms and learn more about the geographic unit formation process
Email MGA Staff at petition@ieee.org with questions
Use vTools.Voting for your upcoming unit elections; updated Section
Vitality Dashboard (archived 22 December 2015)
(updated 29 September 2015)
vTools.Voting
Just in time for 2016 officer elections, the vTools team has made some updates to
vTools.Voting to enhance the user experience. Without listing every change, date fields will
be validated, more help text has been added, a sample email message has been provided,
and the dashboard has been streamlined and sorted.
Sections, Chapters, and Affinity groups can expect a 15-50% response rate, which gives
you greater insight as to what your members want.
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Please consider using this very helpful tool to manage your elections. It is completely self
service - even the email announcements, but the vTools team is available to help if you
need.
Email vtools-voting@ieee.org with questions
Visit the vTools blog for more updates
Section Vitality Dashboard
Enhancements have also been made to the Section Vitality Dashboard:
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A new home page opens directly after sign-in. From here, you can view a table of
contents listing all reports available on each tab. Browse through the list then pick
the tab you need.
The Count of Members and Count of Member Totals on the Active Society
Membership Count by Section, by Grade report are now clickable. Click on a total to
view the contact list of those members.
Check out the new “Vitality Checklist” tab. This gives Sections a list of
actions/activities to carry out during the year to keep on the path of a successful
section.
Member Discounts: expanded Professional Liability Insurance
Program in Regions 1-7 (archived 22 December 2015)
(posted 29 September 2015)
Self-employed members with businesses large or small, full-time consultants, and
moonlighting practitioners can insure their risk of being sued for errors and omissions
through the IEEE-sponsored Professional Liability Insurance Program, which is available to
members in Regions 1-7.
In Regions 1-6, the program is recently updated, and now offers higher limits and several
exclusive price and benefit enhancements. Members may also now take advantage of a new
choice platform offering coverage from Beazley, as well as the Lloyd’s of London. The
applications will be handled with the personal assistance of Mercer’s experts in this area of
insurance, to ensure each member’s risk is accurately presented to underwriters.
In Region 7, the Professional Liability Program is underwritten by Lloyd’s of London. The
program continues to provide exclusive pricing and benefits tailored to the needs of
technology professionals.
Learn more about this program
Call for participation: IEEE DIY Project: deadline 7 December
(archived 22 December 2015)
(posted 26 October 2015)
The IEEE DIY Project was created to help encourage and support future makers by allowing
them to showcase new and innovative projects. Students and engineers from around the
world are invited to submit DIY (Do It Yourself) tech projects to share their ideas with peers
and help contribute to existing projects by commenting and voting on them. Each
submission must be an engineering project that was built or created using hardware or
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software. Top projects will be highlighted in a monthly video series and on the IEEE social
pages, and in December, five winners will be chosen and will receive Amazon gift cards
worth up to US$500.
Learn more about the IEEE DIY Project
Register for IEEE N3XT: IEEE's global entrepreneurship summit on
14 November (archived 25 November 2015)
(posted 26 October 2015)
With “startup” culture at the heart of an increasing number of technologies both emerging
and traditional, IEEE has made it an imperative to provide a new public community focused
on technology startups, young professionals, investors, and venture capital organizations.
The IEEE Young Professionals group has embraced this initiative by creating IEEE N3XT – a
full day summit for tech startups, as well as the investment and services community
interested in technology entrepreneurs, to be held 14 November in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, at the MaRS Innovation Centre.
For those unable to attend in person, all sessions will be live-streamed through Conference
Cloud. The cost of a virtual registration is US$10.
The target audience is young professionals who:
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Have an interest in technical entrepreneurship
Wish to strengthen their business development skills
Want to learn how to make their ideas into inventions
desire inspiration from visionaries sharing their success stories.
View the agenda, which features successful entrepreneurs including:
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Michael Hyatt, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of BlueCat; and one of the new
"Dragons" on CBC's Next Gen Den - Dragon's Den
Peter Shankman, serial entrepreneur and founder of ShankMinds, a worldwide
Business MasterMind Series
A Start-Up Pitch Bootcamp and competition, presented by The Founder Institute
By bringing together the technical entrepreneur community, this event will foster
collaboration and innovation, and provide encouragement and skills building to the young
professionals looking to make their mark. Through this event, IEEE is helping to inspire a
dynamic community that not only supports young entrepreneurs, but one that looks forward
by working to grow and empower careers in this space.
Register now to attend in person or virtually
Join the discussion: Standards innovation at IEEE SIIT 2015 (archived
25 November 2015)
(posted 29 September 2015)
Since 1999, standardization researchers from various professional disciplines have been
gathering every two years to exchange insights on standards and standardization. From 6-8
October 2015, the 9th International Conference on Standardization and Innovation in
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Information Technology (IEEE SIIT) will be held in California’s Silicon Valley with the theme
of Interoperability, Intellectual Property, and Standards.
Attendees at IEEE SIIT 2015 will include IT practitioners, policy makers, academics, and, of
course, standards developers and users. Through interactive panel sessions and paper
presentations, participants will be offered information covering a variety of topics and will be
encouraged to appreciate and share different perspectives. Key panel sessions will cover IPR
and Standardization, Standardization, International Trade, and Government Policy,
Standardization as a Practice, Economics of Standardization, and Future of Standardization.
Learn more about Standards and IEEE SIIT
Member Discounts: international travel guide for members in
Regions 8-10 (archived 25 November 2015)
(posted 13 August 2015)
There once was a time when traveling abroad seemed an exotic experience, suited for the
heads of business or well-to-do families on vacation. Now traveling abroad is a way of the
world. Professionals, students and families often travel several times a year for business
and pleasure. As common as international travel is, many still do not understand the
insurance coverages needed in order to be protected.
Read this Do’s and Don’ts Guide for more information on how to be fully protected when
traveling internationally (PDF, 661 KB)
MGA Operations Manual changes: definition and meeting activity
(archived 25 November 2015)
(posted 29 July 2015)
At its 20 June 2015 meeting, the MGA Board approved revisions to Section 9 of the MGA
Operations Manual. The revisions are reflected in Sections 9.6.A and 9.9.A in regards to
geographic unit definition and Sections 9.6.J.2 and 9.9.J.2 in regards to meeting activity.
The revisions address the following:
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All geographic unit meetings are to be reported using electronic communication tools
provided by MGA
Chapter policy also applies to Joint Chapter
Geographical unit parents must be consistent in annually providing allocated rebates
to Chapter and Joint Chapter
MGA Operations Manual changes: term limits for officers (archived 25
November 2015)
(posted 29 July 2015)
At its 20 June 2015 meeting, the MGA Board approved revisions to Section 9 of the MGA
Operations Manual, regarding term limits for Section, Chapter, and Affinity Group officers.
These revisions are reflected in Sections 9.4.F.7, 9.6.D.5, and 9.9.D.6 and are to be in
effect for all elections for terms of office starting 1 January 2016.
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In the past, term limits were inconsistent across the various geographic units. The approved
revisions now ensure that the term limits for Section, Chapter, and Affinity Group are a
single consistent policy that includes:
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Units must record the term of office in their local operating procedures document
If the term of office is not recorded in the local operating procedures, the term of
office will be two years
Elections shall be held every one to two years for all officers, in accordance with the
recorded term of office
The period of service in any one office cannot exceed four consecutive years, or six
years total
Member Discounts: financial planning program in the US and Puerto
Rico (archived 25 November 2015)
(posted 29 July 2015)
IEEE Member Discounts has launched a new suite of services to help members meet their
financial goals with myFinancialWellness for IEEE members.
Whether planning for children’s education or retirement, IEEE members can benefit from
access to no-cost educational resources, financial tools, and credentialed financial advisors
to help them get their financial plans in shape. myFinancialWellness is offered through
Vinings Management Corporation and is available in the US and Puerto Rico. Spread the
word about this new program.
Visit IEEEFinancialWellness.com to learn more and register for free informational webinars
Geographic unit website feature: automatic feed of officers and
events available (archived 25 November 2015)
(posted 29 July 2015)
The listing of committee members and upcoming events for geographic units is now
available as a feed to IEEE geographic unit websites.
There are two ways to have a website that is automatically updated:
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To use the IEEE vTools.WebInAbox website service, visit vTools.WebInABox, log in
with your IEEE Account, and use the wizard to build your website. vTools.WebInABox
will automatically keep the officers page, the calendar page, and the organizational
unit links page updated.
To use the WordPress content management system, visit the IEEE WordPress hosting
site and view the tutorial (PDF, 605 KB) to learn how to keep your WordPress site
updated.
View an example of a website with the automated feeds
Upcoming events are displayed on the right side of the page. To view the executive
committee, click on 'About' and select 'Executive Committee'.
Email questions to Khanh Luu, Senior Information Management Analyst, k.n.luu@ieee.org
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Watch the 2015 IEEE Honors Ceremony; 2016 IEEE Technical Field
Award recipients announced (archived 25 November 2015)
(posted 29 July 2015)
Visit the IEEE Awards Channel on IEEE.tv to hear about the remarkable achievements of
award recipients across all of IEEE’s fields of interest who received gold medals at the 2015
IEEE Honors Ceremony on 20 June at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, NY.
Mildred Dresselhaus is the first woman to receive the IEEE Medal of Honor--IEEE's highest
award. Thirteen IEEE Presidents also attended the ceremony.
Like the IEEE Awards Facebook page
Follow the IEEE Awards Twitter page
Download the 2015 IEEE Awards Booklet listing all 2015 IEEE Medal, Recognition, and
Technical Field Award recipients
The IEEE Board of Directors has also approved the 2016 IEEE Technical Field Award and
2015 IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award recipients.
Visit the IEEE Awards web page to view the complete list of recipients and their citations
Email IEEE Awards staff at awards@ieee.org
IEEE Women in Engineering news: live chat series, 2016 leadership
conference, awards program, summits (archived 26 October 2015)
(updated 29 September 2015)
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is pleased to announce some exciting upcoming events
and opportunities:
WIE-Ericsson Live Chat Series
IEEE WIE has partnered with Ericsson to do a six week live chat series on UStream. Join the
remaining webinars on 7 and 14 October, both at 2:00 p.m. ET, to discuss the latest
technologies and how the work being done today is shaping a connected world that will
enable change in how people live, work, and interact with each other.
International Leadership Conference
The 2016 IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (2016 WIE-ILC)
will take place 23-24 May 2016, in San Jose, CA, USA. Connect with over 1,100 mid-tosenior female engineers and technologists in attendance. The call for speakers is open and
partnership opportunities are now available.
Awards and Recognition Program
The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) awards and recognition program is designed to
recognize WIE members and affinity groups that have made an outstanding contribution to
WIE, their community, and the engineering community through their dedication and
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involvement in projects or activities directed toward fulfilling the WIE goals and objectives.
The nomination deadline is 1 April 2016.
Learn more about the award guidelines and eligibility requirements and/or submit a
nomination
Summits
Several WIE Summits are taking place around the globe. Follow the links below to learn
more about the call for papers, speakers, and partnership opportunities.
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Women in Computing Summit: 1-2 October 2015, in Santa Clara, CA, USA
WIE Summit USA: 6-8 November 2015, in Philadelphia, PA, USA
IEEE International Women in Engineering (WIE) Conference on Electrical and
Computer Engineering 2015 (WIECON-ECE 2015), 19-20 December 2015, in Dhaka,
Bangladesh
Email WIE staff at women@ieee.org with questions about any of these programs
Join the chat on the Women in Engineering Facebook page
Participate in IEEE Day 2015 on 6 October (archived 19 October 2015)
(updated 29 September 2015)
IEEE Day 2015 will be held on Tuesday, 6 October. This will be the sixth anniversary of IEEE
members celebrating the anniversary of the first time IEEE members gathered to share their
technical ideas in 1884.
Since the first IEEE Day event in 2010, the number of events worldwide has grown over
600%, from 80 to over 520. The IEEE Day team needs you to help grow this annual event
even larger.
IEEE Day is a great opportunity for you to connect your members to IEEE on a local and
global scale. Section and Chapter leadership engagement is critical to IEEE Day's success
and continued growth. Collaborate with your volunteers and Student Branch leaders to plan
and commemorate the day. No idea or event is too small.
Members have the opportunity to participate in this year’s photo and video contests,
featuring submissions from IEEE members all over the globe.
The IEEE Member get a Member Program is offering double awards for the month of October
2015. New higher grade members joining between 4 and 10 October 2015 can save US$30
off their first year of IEEE membership by entering promotion code IEEEDAY15.
Visit the IEEE Day 2015 website for more information. You can also follow IEEE Day on
Facebook, Google+, and Twitter.
Email questions to IEEE Day staff support at d.maestri@ieee.org
IEEE Annual Election: last chance to vote: deadline 1 October
(archived 19 October 2015)
(updated 29 September 2015)
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IEEE Annual Election ballots were mailed to eligible voting members via first class postal
mail on 17 August 2015. In addition to the two candidates for 2016 IEEE President-Elect,
Karen Bartleson and Frederick “Fred” Mintzer, various IEEE Divisions and Regions, as well as
the IEEE Standards Association, IEEE Technical Activities, and IEEE-USA, will be electing
their officers.
Eligible voting members can access and return their ballot electronically, or return by using
the postage-paid reply envelope included in their ballot package. Balloting ends at 12:00
noon CT USA (17:00 UTC) on 1 October 2015.
Access your electronic ballot or learn more about the IEEE Annual Election
Last call for nominations: MGA Awards: deadline 15 October (archived
19 October 2015)
(updated 29 September 2015)
You can help recognize the efforts of outstanding volunteers by nominating individuals for
one of the prestigious MGA Awards. Each award has a unique mission and criteria, and
offers the opportunity to honor distinguished colleagues, inspiring teachers, and corporate
leaders.
If you know someone who has made substantial regional contributions through innovative
projects, exemplary leadership, service, or by fulfilling the goals of transnational activities,
consider nominating them for one of the following awards
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MGA
MGA
MGA
MGA
MGA
Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award
Innovation Award
Leadership Award
Achievement Award
Young Professionals Achievement Award
Please visit the MGA Award Nomination web page to review the nominator guidelines and
eligibility requirements, reference the step-by-step submission instructions, and link to the
portal for nominations.
The deadline for nominations (completed nomination form and two endorsement letters) is
15 October 2015.
Registration open for IEEEXtreme 9.0 Programming Competition:
deadline 12 October; IEEE members encouraged to proctor local
students (archived 19 October 2015)
(updated 29 September 2015)
Registration is now open for IEEEXtreme 9.0, scheduled for 24 October 2015. IEEEXtreme is
a global challenge in which teams of IEEE Student members, supported by an IEEE Student
Branch, advised and proctored by an IEEE member, compete in a 24-hour time span against
each other to solve a set of programming problems. The registration deadline is 12 October.
See what students are saying about IEEEXtreme on Facebook
Register now
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The IEEEXtreme Team would also like to encourage the IEEE member community to support
students as local organizers and proctors. Each competing team must have local proctors, to
oversee their efforts and to assure the integrity of the global competition. Some students in
past years have had difficulties finding proctors for local teams. IEEE members can reach
out to a local Student Branch and collegiate faculty, and offer their time in support this
special IEEE event.
Interested members can view the Student and Proctor Guide for further guidance (PDF, 779
KB)
IEEEXtreme is also looking for sponsors. Sponsorship of IEEEXtreme 9.0 includes web and
print advertising opportunities for branding and awareness before, during, and after the
competition. Sponsorship is also an excellent way to get an edge on recruiting the next
generation of top talent in the engineering, computer, and technology fields.
View the sponsorship site for more information
Email IEEEXtreme@ieee.org to sponsor
Last call for nominations: 2016 IEEE Educational Activities volunteer
positions: deadline 16 October (archived 19 October 2015)
(updated 29 September 2015)
The IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is soliciting nominations for 2016 EAB committee chair and committee member
positions.
View the complete list of EAB positions with EAB committee descriptions
Self nominations are encouraged.
Nominate yourself or a colleague now
The deadline to submit nominations is 16 October 2015.
Request for proposals: humanitarian projects: deadline 30
September (archived 19 October 2015)
(posted 29 July 2015)
The IEEE Humanitarian Ad Hoc Committee (HAHC) is tasked with supporting the IEEE
Board-endorsed vision of IEEE volunteers around the world carrying out and/or supporting
impactful humanitarian activities at the local level, i.e., “feet on the ground.” HAHC is
currently soliciting proposals for humanitarian projects that are aligned with this vision.
The committee will review proposals and grant awards between US$20,000 and
US$100,000.
Project activities to be funded by the grant must be completed by the end of calendar year
2015 to be considered.
The deadline is 30 September.
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Learn more and submit and a proposal (PDF, 107 KB)
IEEE in 2030 Challenge seeks proposals for innovative projects:
deadline extended to 15 September (archived 29 September 2015)
(updated 25 August 2015)
IEEE has launched the IEEE in 2030 Challenge with the goal of finding innovative, creative,
and potentially disruptive approaches that will help engineers and technical professionals
working in industry. The IEEE New Initiatives Committee will be awarding small seed grants
(US$40,000 or less) to those projects that are selected.
Applications may be submitted by one or more IEEE members or organizational units,
individually or in cooperation with an IEEE staff group. The proposals will be based on their
potential to lead to new IEEE products, services, and communities, and have a significant
impact on the overall organization.
The deadline for receiving proposals is 1:00 p.m. ET (17:00 GMT) on 15 September 2015.
Notification of the proposal's acceptance or rejection will be made on 6 October (IEEE Day).
Visit the 2030 Challenge page for more information and to submit a proposal
Call for nominations: IEEE Press Editorial Board: deadline 8
September (archived 29 September 2015)
(posted 18 August 2015)
IEEE Press is seeking nominations for qualified candidates who are willing to serve, if
elected, in the position of Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Press or as IEEE Press Editorial Board
Member.
The primary responsibility of the IEEE Press Editorial Board is to provide technical and
scientific expertise in the development of world-class, technical books. Board members work
on a continuing basis with the Editor-in-Chief and professional acquisitions editors to recruit
authors, review their proposals, and assist in identifying technical reviewers of proposals
and complete book manuscripts.
The deadline is 8 September.
View the complete call for nominations with submittal instructions (DOCX, 65 KB)
Use vTools.Voting for your upcoming unit elections (archived 29
September 2015)
(posted 13 August 2015)
It’s that time of year to begin thinking about upcoming officer elections for your
organizational units.
Consider using the vTools online voting application. Hundreds of elections have been
managed with vTools.Voting already. This powerful tool:
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Is easy to use
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Auto loads the approved voter list
Has a built-in automated email functionality
Uses IEEE Accounts for secure access to setup the election and for members to vote
Is available at no charge to the Section.
Learn more about vTools.Voting
Email questions to MGA Information Managemenet staff at mga-im@ieee.org
Last call for applications: IEEE Smart Cities Initiative: deadline
extended to 31 August (archived 4 September 2015)
(updated 18 August 2015)
The IEEE Smart Cities Initiative is inviting applications from municipalities worldwide already
in the process of planning smart cities for growing urban populations. Two cities will be
selected from submissions to receive funding and support from IEEE experts to host a
workshop in their city before the end of 2015.
IEEE Smart Cities has already provided investment to three selected IEEE Core Smart Cities
– Guadalajara, Mexico; Trento, Italy; Wuxi, China, which are municipalities that have
successfully demonstrated plans to invest human and financial capital into their smart city
project. Two additional IEEE Core Smart Cities that are able to demonstrate a
comprehensive plan and funds for their smart city evolution effort to join these
municipalities will be selected.
Municipalities interested in applying to become an IEEE Core Smart City and host an
inaugural workshop in 2015 should submit the application by 31 August 2015.
Learn more about the application process
Download the application form
Updated call for participation: 2015 Volunteer Leadership Training
Program (VOLT): deadlines 24 August and 4 September (archived 4
September 2015)
(updated 13 August 2015)
In early July, the Volunteer Leadership Training Program (VOLT) for 2015 was announced,
and includes two tracks.
Track 1 covers the foundational knowledge of the IEEE organization. These materials were
made available to all IEEE volunteers through the IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence
(CLE) website.
Access Track 1 courses (Log in with your IEEE Account and choose the “Volunteer
Leadership Training Pre-Requisite” category to begin)
Volunteers who complete these foundational courses in the CLE by 24 August can apply for
consideration for Track 2 of the VOLT Program, scheduled to start in mid-September and
end early December 2015.
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The VOLT team is looking for 50 volunteers to participate in this year’s program. Track 2 will
focus on leadership related topics, and provide practical leadership experience volunteers
can apply in their professional and personal environments. It is geared towards volunteers
who have not been a Section Chair within their units, have at least two years of experience
as IEEE volunteers, and meet the specified criteria.
Complete the Candidate Application Form
Application forms must be submitted by 4 September 2015. The final selection will be
completed and announced prior to the start of the program in early September 2015.
Email questions to Maria Schneider, MGA Program Manager at m.t.schneider@ieee.org
Please share this information with all volunteers who you think may be interested or would
benefit from this training experience.
Last call for nominations: IEEE-USA Awards: deadline 31 August
(archived 4 September 2015)
(updated 13 August 2015)
IEEE-USA is seeking nominations to recognize outstanding service and achievements of US
IEEE members, journalists, and public officials. The submission deadline is 31 August.
IEEE-USA awards are presented in recognition of professionalism, technical achievement,
and literary contributions to public awareness and understanding of engineering in the
United States. Nominations are sought to honor members in the following areas:
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Robert S. Walleigh Distinguished Contributions to Engineering Professionalism Award
George F. McClure Citation of Honor
K-12 STEM Literacy Committee Educator-Engineer Partnership Award
Entrepreneur Achievement Award for Leadership in Entrepreneurial Spirit
Jim Watson Student Professional Awareness Achievement Award
Regional/Divisional Professional Leadership Award
Professional Achievement Award (for individuals and organizations)
Harry Diamond Memorial Award
The following awards are not limited to IEEE members:
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Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public Understanding and
the Advancement of the Engineering Profession
Award for Distinguished Public Service
Learn more about IEEE-USA awards and submit a nomination
View the 2014 IEEE-USA Awards and Recognition recipients
Read the IEEE-USA InSight feature story on the 2014 winners
Announcing MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients (archived 4
September 2015)
(posted 29 June 2015)
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On 20 June 2015, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board selected the following
recipients of the 2015 MGA Outstanding Large and Small Section Awards:
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2015 MGA Outstanding Large Section Award recipient is the IEEE Kerala Section from
Region 10;
2015 MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award recipient is the IEEE New Jersey
Coast Section from Region 1;
2015 MGA Outstanding Small Section Award recipient is the IEEE Nicaragua Section
from Region 9.
Congratulations to the Kerala, New Jersey Coast, and Nicaragua Sections for being selected
for these awards "for successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of
IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student
Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries."
This year’s recipients, as well as previous recipients, are listed on the MGA Outstanding
Section Awards Web page. A section of the page includes highlights of the 2014 calendaryear activities of the recipients and nominees.
Announcing 2016 IEEE MGA Board members and committee chairs
(archived 4 September 2015)
(posted 29 June 2015)
The MGA Assembly met Thursday, 18 June 2015, and determined the slate of candidates for
the office of 2016 IEEE Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities, to be sent to
the IEEE Assembly for election in November 2015:
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Mary Ellen Randall - Cary, NC, USA
Wai-Choong (Lawrence) Wong - Singapore, Singapore
The MGA Assembly also selected the 2016 MGA Treasurer and Vice Chairs, as follows:
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MGA Treasurer: Dane Watson - Plano, TX, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Geographic Unit Operations: Martin Bastiaans - Mierlo, Netherlands
MGA Vice Chair, Information Management: Francisco Martinez - Guadalajara, JAL,
Mexico
MGA Vice Chair, Member Development: Eduardo Palacio - Saint James, NY, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Strategic Management and Analysis: Murty Polavarapu - Manassas,
VA, USA
The MGA Board met Saturday, 20 June 2015, and approved the 2015 MGA Committee Chair
appointments, recommended by the MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee.
Please visit the 2016 MGA Volunteers Web page for more information.
Conference activity is now available on the Section Vitality
Dashboard (archived 4 September 2015)
(posted 29 June 2015)
Informed by discussions at IEEE Sections Congress 2014, customer surveys, and ongoing
feedback, the global IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events (MCE) management staff has
been working on ways to better support the full scope of your conference needs. Recently,
they focused on providing data that you can use to drive decisions and communication,
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understanding that you value transparency into conferences and events occurring within
your Section.
This information can be used as a tool for you to:
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promote IEEE activity in your area;
provide value to your members through local events;
strategically partner with IEEE conferences;
perhaps offer conference sponsorship from your Section.
MGA and MCE announce that real-time and on-demand conference activity reports are now
available to all IEEE Sections on the new "IEEE Conferences" tab, which has been added to
the Section Vitality Dashboard. A tutorial is also available within the dashboard.
The new Conference Dashboard contains three parts:
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conference activity by geographic unit sponsor;
upcoming approved conferences by location;
conferences pie chart by Region.
Access the Section Vitality Dashboard and the new IEEE Conferences tab
Email MCE at ieee-mce@ieee.org with questions about this new reporting tool
vTools release announcement: usability and interface enhancements
(archived 4 September 2015)
(posted 29 June 2015)
The IEEE MGA vTools team is happy to announce successful new releases for the following
vTools applications:
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vTools.Meetings 5.1
vTools.eNotice 1.3
vTools.Student Branch Reporting 1.5
View the vTools blog for detailed descriptions of the usability and interface enhancements
Tell IEEE about technology projects in your organizational unit (OU)
(archived 4 September 2015)
(updated 29 June 2015)
IEEE President Howard Michel has appointed an Ad Hoc Committee on Holistic Information
Technology (IT) Development. This committee is focused primarily on the IT needs of IEEE
business units on a three- to five-year time horizon.
IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) wants to know if you are using any IT
products or services to develop your IEEE volunteer activities, and your response will help
the committee's analysis.
Please complete the quick Technology Project Survey to let us know what kinds of
technology projects are going on in your organizational unit
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Examples may include:
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"Our
"Our
"Our
"Our
Section uses Eventbrite for event registration"
Chapter has a YouTube channel"
affinity group has a custom iPhone or Android app for event attendees"
unit has a Facebook page"
Member Discounts: save on car rental (archived 4 September 2015)
(posted 29 June 2015)
As a member benefit, IEEE members can take advantage of discounts up to 20% when
renting a car for holiday or business. The discount is available at participating locations in
many parts of the world. Terms and conditions apply.
Learn more about the IEEE car rental program and other travel discounts
Welcome new members in your Section and invite them to attend an
orientation webinar (archived 4 September 2015)
(posted 18 May 2015)
IEEE Section Chairs and Section Membership Development Chairs receive a monthly email
notification regarding newly joined members in your Section. The current list of new
members (those who joined in the past 30 days) is available through SAMIEEE, your
volunteer analytics tool. The report provides member contact information: name, mailing
address, email address, phone number, type of membership (traditional, e-membership),
Societies joined, grade, and reasons for joining IEEE.
Welcome these new members to your Section and encourage them to register for a 30minute live New Member Orientation webinar. These webinars are typically scheduled on the
fourth Thursday of each month, either 9:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. ET. The webinar includes an
overview of IEEE membership, access instructions for member-only benefits and services,
and a question-and-answer session.
Email Denise Maestri at d.maestri@ieee.org with questions about the new member
orientation webinars
Learn about the resources available on the membership development portal
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference education
program webinar: Audience Development program (archived 10 August
2015)
(updated 23 July 2015)
The IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference Education Program is offering
the following upcoming webinar:
Audience Development Program
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Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2015
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Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (1400 UTC-04) or 3:00 p.m. ET (1900 UTC-04)
Description: Learn about IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) new Audience
Development program, and how to expand your conference audience by utilizing
marketing techniques including social media, web presence, and mobile optimization.
Register now for the 10:00 a.m. ET webinar
Register now for the 3:00 p.m. ET webinar
View recordings of past webinars
Visit the IEEE MCE Conference Education Program page for additional educational offerings
Email MCE Education at mce-education@ieee.org with suggestions for live webinar topics
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter
Last call for nominations: 2016 MGA committee members and
liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 10 August 2015)
(updated 29 July 2015)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is soliciting nominations for 2016 MGA committee member and liaison positions.
Each IEEE Region is encouraged to submit nominations to help ensure that MGA is globally
balanced. Self-nominations are encouraged. The deadline to submit nominations is 1 August
2015.
Review the list of available 2016 MGA positions
Review the committee descriptions
Complete the online nomination form for yourself or someone else
Last call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members
Fund: deadline 1 August (archived 10 August 2015)
(updated 29 July 2015)
The IEEE Foundation, in partnership with the IEEE Life Members Committee, invites IEEE
organizational units to submit proposals for projects that increase the understanding of
technology and its critical role in meeting global challenges and improving the human
condition.
Eligible projects should inform the public about technical issues such as, but not limited to:
energy, health care, cybersecurity, Internet governance, and environmental change for the
purpose of fostering balanced factual discussion and understanding of a current public issue.
Eligible projects should result in the creation of materials and activities such as
presentations and/or simulations that are suitable for one or more of the following
audiences: secondary-school/college students, secondary-school teachers, IEEE groups,
local community groups, and technology policy makers.
The application deadline is 1 August 2015.
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Learn more and apply for a grant
Call for nominations: IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee:
deadline 1 August (archived 10 August 2015)
(posted 29 July 2015)
Due to the recent decision of the IEEE Board of Directors to form the IEEE Humanitarian
Activities Committee (HAC), the IEEE Nominations and Appointments Committee is now
accepting submissions for the committee chair and committee member positions.
The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee supports the Board vision of IEEE volunteers
around the world carrying out and/or supporting impactful humanitarian activities at the
local level. This support includes, but is not limited to, the development of programs
enabling volunteer engagement in humanitarian activities; the review and evaluation of the
overall effectiveness of programs; recommending best practices as they relate to programs
and projects; evaluation of funding proposals for projects to be carried out at the local level;
and the establishment of partnerships with other entities sharing similar goals with respect
to humanitarian efforts.
Submit a nomination
Last call for applications: IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative:
deadline 30 June (archived 10 August 2015)
(updated 29 June 2015)
Have you heard about the IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative? It's a program that offers up
to US$7,000 over three years to electrical engineering undergraduate students in the US
and Canada who are willing to consider a career in electric power and energy engineering.
The goal of the program is to increase the number of well-qualified, entry-level engineers in
the US and Canada.
View the full eligibility requirements
Apply online by 30 June 2015
Use vTools.Meetings for more than just submitting reports (archived
10 August 2015)
(posted 18 May 2015)
vTools Meetings is more than a place to file your unit meeting (L31) reports. The meeting
scheduler feeds multiple sources, making it possible to publicize your meeting worldwide.
RSS, iCal, and XML feeds are also available for custom data delivery.
The meeting registration module enables Sections, Chapters, and Affinity Groups to accept
credit card payments from meeting attendees and have funds deposited directly into the
organizational unit’s (OU) Concentration Banking account.
If you are interested in using this option for your OU and you do not have a Concentration
Banking account, you can learn more on the IEEE Concentration Banking Program Web page
or email Concentration Banking at concentration-banking@ieee.org.
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Deposits to a local bank account can be made available for OUs in Regions 8-10 per special
arrangement. Email MGA Information Management at mga-im@ieee.org for additional
information.
Member Discounts: Mobile Property Insurance for Regions 8-10
(archived 10 August 2015)
(posted 18 May 2015)
IEEE Member Discounts offers an insurance solution that provides comprehensive global
protection for personal effects for IEEE members in Regions 8-10. Mobile property insurance
ensures that no matter where or how often IEEE members travel, they are fully protected
(subject to policy terms and conditions). Coverage includes protection against loss, theft, or
damage, and is good for 12 months on unlimited amounts of travel.
Learn more about mobile property insurance from Clements Worldwide
Volunteers needed for IEEE Awards (archived 10 August 2015)
(posted 18 May 2015)
The IEEE Awards Board seeks new volunteers to serve on its award selection committees
and Awards Board standing committees to assist with managing the recipient nomination
and selection process for IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions, the highest
awards IEEE presents on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors.
Visit the IEEE Awards Board Nominations and Appointments Web page to apply to serve on
an award selection committee or as a member of one of the following Awards Board’s (AB)
committees.
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AB Awards Review Committee
AB Planning and Policy Committee
AB Finance Committee
AB Presentation and Publicity Committee
AB Joint Awards with National Societies Committee
Medals Council
Technical Field Awards Council
Recognitions Council
Medal, Technical Field Award, Recognition selection committees
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports
(archived 10 August 2015)
(posted 21 April 2015)
MGA would like to thank everyone for submitting their officer, meeting, and financial reports
to IEEE in a timely manner. Following review of the reports, the rebates will be completed
and distributed to eligible geographic units whose officer, financial, and meeting activity
reporting was received complete and subsequently approved.
As a reminder, the rebate is paid to the Section. The funds provided are intended for the
support of not only the Section’s activities, but also the activities of its subunits, including
Subsections, Chapters, affinity groups, and IEEE Student organizations. Section officers are
encouraged to use rebate funds to support unit activities.
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Email MGA staff at scs-officer-report@ieee.org with questions regarding officer reporting
Member Discounts: learn about risk management (archived 10 August
2015)
(posted 22 April 2015)
Section officers can spread the word that IEEE offers a FREE online course especially
designed for entrepreneurs and independent consultants. The course, called IEEE Risk
Management for Engineers, examines the risk-management process including defining and
measuring risk, exposure identification and risk analysis, risk responses, risk mitigation, and
the value of contracts and professional liability insurance.
Learn more and/or take the risk-management course
Call for proposals: IEEE SIGHT project funding in 2015 (archived 10
August 2015)
(updated 18 May 2015)
The IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) Steering Committee
is inviting applications for project funding support. SIGHT groups’ major goal is to create
opportunities for members to devote time and talents to humanitarian work consistent with
IEEE’s Constitution to “bring the benefits of technology to the entire world.”
IEEE SIGHT will support a wide range of projects, and the level of funding support has been
between US$500 and US$20,000.
The remaining 2015 application deadlines are 15 July and 15 September.
Learn more about IEEE SIGHT
Review the project application guidelines (PDF, 683 KB)
Help conference authors meet open access publishing requirements
(archived 10 August 2015)
(posted 22 April 2015)
One of the trends in publishing is to make research articles publicly available through a
process called “open access” (OA). To help ensure that your conference authors can meet
open access guidelines from their funding agencies, reviewing the IEEE Author Posting
policy may address their concerns and make them comfortable submitting papers to your
conference.
Learn more about the how the IEEE Author Posting policy applies to conference authors and
get language for use in Call for Papers
The IEEE of 2030 begins now (archived 10 August 2015)
(posted 20 March 2015)
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There is significant work being done this year at the IEEE Board of Directors level related to
strategy.
Where it started: As part of the January 2015 Board Retreat, IEEE President and CEO
Howard Michel convened a diverse group of participants including the IEEE Board of
Directors, the executive staff team, and select volunteers to engage in a candid and
productive dialogue around IEEE’s future direction and strategy.
The approach: IEEE partnered with the Toronto-based facilitation firm Syntegrity Group,
which led participants through a progressive three-day consensus-building process designed
specifically to handle complex challenges. The objectives of this effort were to:
1. better understand the changes IEEE must make now to best position IEEE for
success in 2030, while still supporting the needs of technologists between now and
then;
2. focus on key strategic objectives that support the short- and long-term vision for
IEEE of 2030;
3. arrive at a holistic understanding of what a flourishing IEEE would consist of in the
future;
4. identify and agree on the steps that IEEE needs to take to move in that direction
over the next two years.
The three-day retreat resulted in 12 strategic topics, each with recommendations and
perceived importance of the recommendations. Subsequently, in February, a smaller group
convened to continue to further refine the 12 strategic topics and develop a roadmap that
honored the previous work, while adding clarity and realistic timelines and expectations.
This effort resulted in four strategic objectives:
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create a nimble, flexible, forward-looking organization;
foster public imperatives;
foster diverse technical communities with industry, government, and academia;
empower the discovery, development, and delivery of cutting-edge products and
services.
To anchor the entire IEEE in 2030 effort, the groups focused on the following strategic
question: “What changes must we make now to best position IEEE for success in 2030,
while still supporting the needs of technologists between now and then?”
Next steps: The IEEE Ad Hoc Committee on IEEE in 2030 has been given responsibility for
this work including monitoring progress and reporting back to the Board and organizational
units (OUs). Barry Shoop, 2016 IEEE President, is the chair of this ad hoc committee.
In March the Committee will develop detailed roadmaps to support the four strategic
objectives and will begin working with the Board, OUs, standing committees, other ad hoc
committees, and other groups within IEEE to execute plans.
View a more detailed outline of the process (PPT, 4 MB; IEEE Account required)
Email questions or feedback to feedback2030@ieee.org
Call for nominations: IEEE Technical Activities volunteer positions
(archived 10 August 2015)
(updated 18 May 2015)
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IEEE Technical Activities (TA) is looking for volunteers with the necessary leadership and
organizational skills to impact the future success of the organization. Currently, TA is
accepting nominations for these positions (deadlines in September 2015):
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Vice President Elect, Vice President, Past Vice President, IEEE Technical Activities
(2017-2019)
Member, TAB Finance Committee (2016-2017)
Member, TAB Management Committee (2016-2018)
Members, TAB Nominations and Appointments Committee (2016-2017)
Members, TAB Periodicals Committee (2016-2017)
Members, TAB/Publication Services and Products Board (PSPB) Products and Services
Committee (2016)
Learn more about these positions and/or nominate yourself or a colleague
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2015 (archived 10
August 2015)
(posted 23 February 2015)
The MGA Member Benefits Portfolio Assessment Committee is funding up to US$1,500 for
student competitions in 2015. To participate, Region contest organizers must complete the
funding request form (DOC, 78 KB).
The completed form should include the required Region officers’ signatures, the objectives
of the proposed project, the activities that will be undertaken to meet the objectives, the
schedule of events, the estimated cost, and the sources of funds.
Approved requests will be processed swiftly, and funds will be transferred to the requesting
Region's concentration banking account.
All requests for 2015 must be received by 30 November 2015.
Email questions and/or the completed form to Member Discounts for review and processing
at discounts@ieee.org
Last Call for Nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1
July (archived 21 July 2015)
(updated 29 June 2015)
Nominations are due 1 July 2015 for the 2016 IEEE Medals and Recognitions.
IEEE Medals are the highest recognition within the IEEE awards hierarchy, with the
prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor as the premier award. IEEE Medals embrace broad and
significant contributions within the technical fields of interest of IEEE.
IEEE Recognitions reward members' individual contributions to IEEE, published papers, and
corporate advancements within the IEEE fields of interest.
Recipients are recognized at the formal IEEE Honors Ceremony. All IEEE members are
encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within their technical fields.
Visit the IEEE Awards Web page for more information
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E-mail IEEE Awards staff
Last call for applications: IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative:
deadline 30 June (archived 21 July 2015)
(updated 29 June 2015)
Have you heard about the IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative? It's a program that offers up
to US$7,000 over three years to electrical engineering undergraduate students in the US
and Canada who are willing to consider a career in electric power and energy engineering.
The goal of the program is to increase the number of well-qualified, entry-level engineers in
the US and Canada.
View the full eligibility requirements
Apply online by 30 June 2015
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2015 (archived 21
July 2015)
(posted 23 February 2015)
The MGA Member Benefits Portfolio Assessment Committee is funding up to US$1,500 for
student competitions in 2015. To participate, Region contest organizers must complete the
funding request form (DOC, 78 KB).
The completed form should include the required Region officers’ signatures, the objectives
of the proposed project, the activities that will be undertaken to meet the objectives, the
schedule of events, the estimated cost, and the sources of funds.
Approved requests will be processed swiftly, and funds will be transferred to the requesting
Region's concentration banking account.
All requests for 2015 must be received by 30 November 2015.
E-mail questions and/or the completed form to Member Discounts for review and processing
Call for nominations: IEEE Technical Activities volunteer positions
(archived 21 July 2015)
(updated 18 May 2015)
IEEE Technical Activities (TA) is looking for volunteers with the necessary leadership and
organizational skills to impact the future success of the organization. Currently, TA is
accepting nominations for these positions (deadlines in September 2015):
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Vice President Elect, Vice President, Past Vice President, IEEE Technical Activities
(2017-2019)
Member, TAB Finance Committee (2016-2017)
Member, TAB Management Committee (2016-2018)
Members, TAB Nominations and Appointments Committee (2016-2017)
Members, TAB Periodicals Committee (2016-2017)
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Members, TAB/Publication Services and Products Board (PSPB) Products and Services
Committee (2016)
Learn more about these positions and/or nominate yourself or a colleague
Help conference authors meet open access publishing requirements
(archived 21 July 2015)
(posted 22 April 2015)
One of the trends in publishing is to make research articles publicly available through a
process called “open access” (OA). To help ensure that your conference authors can meet
open access guidelines from their funding agencies, reviewing the IEEE Author Posting
policy may address their concerns and make them comfortable submitting papers to your
conference.
Learn more about the how the IEEE Author Posting policy applies to conference authors and
get language for use in Call for Papers
Member Discounts: learn about risk management (archived 21 July
2015)
(posted 22 April 2015)
Section officers can spread the word that IEEE offers a FREE online course especially
designed for entrepreneurs and independent consultants. The course, called IEEE Risk
Management for Engineers, examines the risk-management process including defining and
measuring risk, exposure identification and risk analysis, risk responses, risk mitigation, and
the value of contracts and professional liability insurance.
Learn more and/or take the risk-management course
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports
(archived 21 July 2015)
(posted 21 April 2015)
MGA would like to thank everyone for submitting their officer, meeting, and financial reports
to IEEE in a timely manner. Following review of the reports, the rebates will be completed
and distributed to eligible geographic units whose officer, financial, and meeting activity
reporting was received complete and subsequently approved.
As a reminder, the rebate is paid to the Section. The funds provided are intended for the
support of not only the Section’s activities, but also the activities of its subunits, including
Subsections, Chapters, affinity groups, and IEEE Student organizations. Section officers are
encouraged to use rebate funds to support unit activities.
E-mail MGA staff with questions regarding officer reporting
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Call for nominations: IEEE Life Members Affinity Group Achievement
Award: deadline 31 May (archived 18 May 2015)
(updated 21 April 2015)
Recognize the efforts of IEEE Life Member Affinity Groups (LMAG). Nominate a LMAG for the
IEEE Life Members Affinity Group Achievement Award.
If you know of an IEEE Life Members affinity group that has shown outstanding leadership
and initiative in organizing activities and programs to engage Life members or to help
further support the IEEE Life Members Fund, consider nominating them for this award.
The deadline is 31 May 2015 and the award is based on 2014 activities.
Review the nominator guidelines and eligibility requirements and/or submit a nomination
Call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions: deadline 1 June
(archived 18 May 2015)
(posted 22 April 2015)
The IEEE-USA Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee asks for your help in
identifying US IEEE members who may be interested in, and well-qualified for, service on
IEEE-USA committees and/or in the following IEEE-USA board positions:
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IEEE-USA President-Elect (2017)
Member-at-Large (2017-2018)
Secretary/Treasurer (2016)
Vice President - Career & Member Services (2016)
Vice President - Communications & Public Awareness (2016)
Vice President - Professional Activities (2016)
Vice President - Government Relations (2016)
Young Professional Representative
The deadline is 1 June 2015.
Nominate yourself or a colleague
E-mail Scott Grayson for more information
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference education
program webinars: marketing your conference, global hotel
partnership program (archived 18 May 2015)
(updated 22 April 2015)
The IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference Education Program is offering
the following upcoming webinars:
Marketing Your Conference: Better Event E-mail Invites in 7 Easy Steps
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Date: Thursday, 21 May 2015
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Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Description: A great event needs great marketing to get the word out, build
excitement, and ultimately drive registrations. Despite the growth in social and other
online channels, e-mail continues to be the primary driver of attendance, but it's
tough to know if you're maximizing this valuable communication channel. Learn how
to define your target audience, create an e-mail campaign calendar, and determine
what kinds of e-mail to send and when.
Register now for this webinar
IEEE Global Hotel Partnership Program
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Date: Thursday, 11 June 2015
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Description: IEEE’s Meetings, Conferences and Events (MCE) is pleased to present
IEEE’s global hotel partnership program for the organizer community. Through IEEE’s
Preferred Hotel Partnership Program, MCE can offer significant discounts and
concessions with Hilton Worldwide and InterContinental Hotels—two of the top five
global hotel chains for their overall guest-room inventory and strong growth of
branded hotels globally.
Register now for this webinar
Visit the IEEE MCE Conference Education Program Web page for additional educational
offerings
E-mail MCE Education with suggestions for live webinar topics
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter
Get involved in IEEE Future Directions initiatives (archived 18 May 2015)
(updated 18 May 2015)
IEEE Future Directions is your resource to emerging technologies within IEEE. The team has
identified specific technologies as primary focus areas and has established them as formal
initiatives to engage IEEE and the general public. For each initiative, you can find a wealth
of knowledge, resources, and opportunities to participate. Visit each featured portal for
access to upcoming conferences, news articles, technical papers, related standards,
professional organizations, and academic programs. To get involved in the initiatives and to
stay informed, please join the free technical communities available.
Get involved and learn more about IEEE Future Directions (www.ieee.org/futuredirections)
Current Future Directions events include:
The 2nd annual IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT) is taking place 14-16
December 2015 in Milan, Italy. The organizing committee seeks contributions on how to
nurture and cultivate IoT technologies and applications for the benefit of society. The
submission deadline is 15 June.
Learn more at the IoT World Forum Conference Web site
IEEE Smart Cities is one of IEEE’s important, multi-disciplinary, cross-platform Future
Directions initiatives. It spans multiple IEEE Societies and is designed to be a trusted voice
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in smart cities for the engineering, computing, and technology communities around the
world.
The first annual IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2-2015) is taking place 2528 October 2015 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The theme is "Smart City for Sustainability." This
is the premier conference sponsored by the IEEE Smart Cities Initiative. Original and
innovative contributions in smart city research and advanced implementations and
deployments are sought for technical sessions. The submission deadline has been extended
to 15 June.
Learn more at the Smart Cities Conference Web site
View the IEEE manuscript guidelines
IEEE Member Discounts benefit everyone (archived 18 May 2015)
(posted 20 March 2015)
Here are three facts to tell members about the IEEE Member Discounts Program:
1. Discounted products and services and insurance are not just in the US anymore.
2. IEEE members can buy at better rates than the public any day, not just when there
is a sale.
3. When you get benefits from Member Discounts, they are yours even when you
change jobs.
In addition, when IEEE members participate in Member Discounts, IEEE earns royalties. So
the greater the participation, the more Member Discounts contributes to IEEE revenue to
help defer other costs.
With this win-win situation, Section officers are asked to promote Member Discounts on
their Section Web pages or at their meetings to raise awareness of these valuable benefits.
The Member Discounts Resources page has downloadable Web banners for posting on a
Section page and Regional program flyers for printing and distribution at meetings.
Visit the IEEE Member Discounts Resources page for more information
There is still time to renew for 2015 (archived 18 May 2015)
(posted 23 February 2015)
On 21 February, IEEE ran the service deactivation for members who haven't renewed for
2015. However, there is still time to renew. Now is a good time for Section volunteers to
reach out to those members in arrears to encourage them to take action in order to keep
the benefits and services they value most. Every member counts toward your Section's
membership development goals and funding. Do not miss out on this opportunity.
Log in to the Section Vitality Dashboard (www.ieee.org/vitalitydb) to access your list of
members in arrears and start contacting them
Direct members to the IEEE renewal site (www.ieee.org/renew)
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IEEE-USA launches new flagship publication, IEEE-USA InSight, and
new Shop site (archived 18 May 2015)
(posted 23 February 2015)
IEEE-USA has launched a new flagship publication, IEEE-USA InSight. IEEE-USA InSight
represents the merger of IEEE-USA’s two award-winning publications: Today’s Engineer and
IEEE-USA in ACTION. IEEE-USA InSight will continue to bring you the same thoughtprovoking and insightful content that you’ve become accustomed to receiving from IEEEUSA—careers, public policy, and news and announcements from IEEE-USA—in one
comprehensive publication.
The current IEEE-USA InSight home page features stories on the portrayal of engineering
and technology in pop culture, the rise and fall of the fax machine, and why IEEE-USA
President Jim Jefferies thinks this is a great time to be a US IEEE member.
The publication launch coincides with the debut of IEEE-USA’s new Shop site, where IEEEUSA E-Books are discoverable and available for purchase. IEEE members will find it easy to
use their IEEE Web accounts to add products to their IEEE Xplore shopping cart.
Learn more about the IEEE-USA InSight launch
Google services and more may be affected in China (archived 18 May
2015)
(posted 23 February 2015)
Please be aware that recent changes implemented by the Chinese government regarding
access to social media services, cloud-hosted infrastructure, and API services may have an
impact on your IEEE Web site.
Any features and functionalities on your IEEE site that make use of these types of services
provided by companies such as, but not limited to, Google and Facebook, may be
inaccessible by the public in China, including IEEE members and volunteers.
As a suggestion, IEEE Webmasters should review how their Web site implements features
and functions from services such as but not limited to Google’s App Engine, Cloud SQL, and
Facebook. It is recommended that your site be tested for functionality in China if you are
supporting members or the public in China with your site. Public proxy services can be
leveraged by you to test your site’s functionality in China.
For more info, please see the following articles:
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CNN: China Crackdown Makes it Harder to get Around the Great Firewall
TechCrunch: China Cracks Down On VPN Services After Censorship System ‘Upgrade’
IEEE Conference Organizers' Newsletter: subscribe now (archived 18
May 2015)
(posted 23 February 2015)
The IEEE Conference Organizers' Newsletter is intended to communicate important
information about conference organizing practices, new services and tools available, IEEE
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policy changes, and industry information or issues relevant to conference organizing. The
newsletter provides timely and useful information that is appropriate for anyone with an
interest in conferences, including conference chairs, conference volunteers, organizational
unit leaders, meeting planners, and staff.
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers' Newsletter
View back issues of the IEEE Conference Organizers' Newsletter
IEEE Panel of Conference Organizers is now open for registration:
16-18 July (archived 18 May 2015)
(posted 23 February 2015)
The 2015 IEEE Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO) will take place 16-18 July, in
Glasgow, Scotland. IEEE POCO convenes organizers, volunteer leaders, and decision makers
to address conference leadership practices, changes in policies, challenges in the conference
landscape, and new conference initiatives. IEEE volunteers involved in conferences can
apply to attend as a hosted attendee and receive complimentary registration. Many IEEE
organizational units will cover the cost of travel and lodging. Check with your unit as soon
as possible for this unique event.
E-mail IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) for an invitation
Learn more about 2015 IEEE POCO
New IEEE roster launches with enhanced search capability (archived
18 May 2015)
(posted 29 January 2015)
A new and enhanced organizational unit (OU) and volunteer roster application launched on
Thursday, 29 January 2015. It will replace the existing IEEE Organization Rosters, Parts I,
II, and III, and some related rosters. The new roster meets IEEE’s Web design standards
and will leverage IEEE’s current infrastructure in Amazon’s cloud environment.
Features include:
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an enterprise search tool technology that provides a more robust user experience
with elements featuring guided navigation, type ahead, and search functionalities.
This includes a search box that automatically displays a “best match result” as a user
is typing the name of a person or OU;
intuitive user interface with guided navigation that expands to include OU categories
and affiliations with active links to display the full roster all within the same Web
page.
Access to the rosters is limited to those volunteers who are listed in the roster. Links to
additional information not included in the roster, such as Active Affinity Groups, Technical
Council Chapters, and the Technical Activities Photo Directory, can be found on the roster
home page.
Access the new roster (www.ieee.org/rosters)
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vTools Release Announcement; WebEx updates (archived 18 May 2015)
(posted 29 January 2015)
The IEEE MGA vTools team is happy to announce successful new releases for the following
vTools applications:
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Meetings 5.0
WebInABox 3.0
Student Branch Reporting 1.4
Surveys 1.3
These applications have been updated to a newer software version. In addition, each
application now utilizes the new IEEE Style Sheet in order to comply with the IEEE Web site
requirements and style guide. This includes a "Sign in" option available in the upper-right
corner of the Web browser and an update to the background color to use the IEEE brand
color.
vTools.Meetings version 5.0 introduces usability and interface enhancements, including:
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the "Schedule Meeting" form, "Meeting Report" form, and "Meeting Announcement"
layout have been updated to illustrate different sections by adding a range of colors
and labeling the sections;
WYSIWYG editors have been included on the "Schedule Meeting" and "Meeting
Report" forms to provide more formatting features to enhance the meeting results
display.
WebEx Update
The WebEx conferencing tool has recently been updated to the WebEx Meeting Center
platform WBS29.11.
Visit the vTools Blog for a summary of the changes included in the new release
Participate now in free IEEE WIE International Leadership
Conference virtual conference track: 22-25 April (archived 6 May 2015)
(updated 21 April 2015)
The IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (2015 WIE-ILC) takes
place 23-25 April 2015, in San Jose, CA, USA. The conference theme is "Lead Beyond:
Accelerating Innovative Women Who Change the World."
You can participate now in the free virtual track, from 22-25 April 2015.
The presentations will also be recorded for future viewing.
The virtual track focuses on engagement—skills to inspire women to achieve their goals and
sharing examples of engaging with women/girls in local communities.
Learn more about the free virtual conference track
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Reminder: 2014 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 31
March (archived 21 April 2015)
(updated 20 March 2015)
All Section officers and Chapter/Affinity Group chairs have been contacted with a reminder
that the following annual reports are required to be eligible for a rebate:
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Meeting Activity;
Current Officers;
Financial Reporting:
o geographic unit treasurers are responsible for recording the financial activity
of their unit and any sub-units (Subsections, Chapters, and/or Affinity
Groups) using NetSuite;
o original year-end bank statements and investment-account statements (not
IEEE Concentration Banking and Investment Accounts) must be provided.
Please upload copies of those documents via the MGA Compliance Reporting
Web page.
Financial activity should be accurately entered into NetSuite as soon as possible but
no later than 31 March 2015. Additional information on Annual Reporting and the
2015 Rebate Schedule are available.
E-mail MGA staff with questions
Last call for nominations: IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) awards:
deadline 1 April (archived 21 April 2015)
(updated 20 March 2015)
The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) awards and recognition program is designed to
recognize WIE members and affinity groups that have made an outstanding contribution to
WIE, their community, and the engineering community through their dedication and
involvement in projects or activities directed toward fulfilling the WIE goals and objectives.
Learn more about the award guidelines and eligibility requirements and/or submit a
nomination:
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IEEE
IEEE
IEEE
IEEE
Women
Women
Women
Women
in
in
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Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Affinity Group of the Year Award
Student Branch Affinity Group of the Year Award
Inspiring Member of the Year Award
Inspiring Student Member of the Year Award
The nomination deadline is 1 April.
E-mail WIE awards staff with questions
Register now for the IEEE Women in Engineering International
Leadership Conference (archived 21 April 2015)
(updated 20 March 2015)
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Register now for the IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (2015
WIE-ILC), to be held 23-25 April 2015, in San Jose, CA, USA. With a theme of "Lead
Beyond: Accelerating Innovative Women Who Change the World," the conference will focus
on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship educational tracks. Attendees will have the
opportunity to create communities that fuel innovation, facilitate knowledge sharing, and
provide support through highly interactive sessions designed to foster discussion and
collaboration. More than 500 mid-level and senior-level technical professionals are expected
to attend.
Keynote speakers include Brian Kraznich, Chief Executive Officer, Intel; Lisa Su, Chief
Executive Officer, AMD; Rebecca Jacoby, Chief Information Officer, Cisco; and Yanbing Li,
Vice President, VMware.
In addition to the Friday and Saturday conference tracks on innovation, empowerment,
entrepreneurship, and executive leadership at the Marriott Downtown San Jose, a free
virtual conference track will also be available online.
Register now and/or learn more about the 2015 IEEE Women in Engineering International
Leadership Conference
Nominate a colleague for the IEEE Technical Activities Board Hall of
Honor recognition: deadline 13 April (archived 21 April 2015)
(posted 20 March 2015)
Do you know someone, living or deceased, who has made one or more major
contribution(s) to IEEE Technical Activities? Now is your chance to nominate him or her for
the Technical Activities Board Hall of Honor. Nominees will be considered based on their
contributions to the creation, development, or advancement of the technical objectives of
IEEE. The final 2015 recipient(s) will be determined by the IEEE Technical Activities Board at
the June 2015 meeting. The nomination deadline is 13 April 2015.
Learn more about past recipients and eligibility, and/or nominate a colleague
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference education
program webinars: publication tools overview (archived 21 April 2015)
(updated 20 March 2015)
The IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference Education Program is offering
the following webinar in April:
Publication Tools: PDF Express, Express Plus, and eXpress Conference Publishing Overview
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Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET
Description: PDF eXpress and PDF eXpress Plus are IEEE-financed author tools that
assist IEEE conference organizers in obtaining IEEE Xplore-compatible PDFs from
their authors. Learn how these tools can improve your author's experience and save
you time. This webinar is ideal for all Conference Chairs and Publication Chairs.
Register now for this webinar
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Visit the IEEE MCE Conference Education Program Web page for additional
educational offerings
E-mail MCE Education with suggestions for live webinar topics
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter
New IEEE roster launches with enhanced search capability (archived
21 April 2015)
(posted 29 January 2015)
A new and enhanced organizational unit (OU) and volunteer roster application launched on
Thursday, 29 January 2015. It will replace the existing IEEE Organization Rosters, Parts I,
II, and III, and some related rosters. The new roster meets IEEE’s Web design standards
and will leverage IEEE’s current infrastructure in Amazon’s cloud environment.
Features include:
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an enterprise search tool technology that provides a more robust user experience
with elements featuring guided navigation, type ahead, and search functionalities.
This includes a search box that automatically displays a “best match result” as a user
is typing the name of a person or OU;
intuitive user interface with guided navigation that expands to include OU categories
and affiliations with active links to display the full roster all within the same Web
page.
Access to the rosters is limited to those volunteers who are listed in the roster. Links to
additional information not included in the roster, such as Active Affinity Groups, Technical
Council Chapters, and the Technical Activities Photo Directory, can be found on the roster
home page.
Access the new roster (www.ieee.org/rosters)
vTools Release Announcement; WebEx updates (archived 21 April 2015)
(posted 29 January 2015)
The IEEE MGA vTools team is happy to announce successful new releases for the following
vTools applications:
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Meetings 5.0
WebInABox 3.0
Student Branch Reporting 1.4
Surveys 1.3
These applications have been updated to a newer software version. In addition, each
application now utilizes the new IEEE Style Sheet in order to comply with the IEEE Web site
requirements and style guide. This includes a "Sign in" option available in the upper-right
corner of the Web browser and an update to the background color to use the IEEE brand
color.
vTools.Meetings version 5.0 introduces usability and interface enhancements, including:
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the "Schedule Meeting" form, "Meeting Report" form, and "Meeting Announcement"
layout have been updated to illustrate different sections by adding a range of colors
and labeling the sections;
WYSIWYG editors have been included on the "Schedule Meeting" and "Meeting
Report" forms to provide more formatting features to enhance the meeting results
display.
WebEx Update
The WebEx conferencing tool has recently been updated to the WebEx Meeting Center
platform WBS29.11.
Visit the vTools Blog for a summary of the changes included in the new release
Last call for nominations: IEEE MGA leadership positions: deadline
15 March (archived 20 March 2015)
(updated 23 February 2015)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments
Committee is soliciting nominations for the following 2016 leadership positions:
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MGA
MGA
MGA
MGA
Vice President/MGA Board Chair;
Treasurer;
Vice Chairs;
Committee Chairs.
In accordance with the IEEE globalization initiative and in an attempt to ensure that MGA is
globally balanced, each Region is requested to submit nominations. Self-nominations are
encouraged.
The deadline to submit nominations is 15 March 2015.
Review the list of available 2016 MGA positions
Complete the online nomination form for yourself or a colleague
E-mail MGA staff with questions
Last call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2016: deadline 1
March (archived 20 March 2015)
(updated 23 February 2015)
The nomination period for the 2016 Fellow Class is open and will continue through 1 March
2015.
Visit the Fellow Web page for nominee eligibility requirements, steps to become an IEEE
Fellow, nomination instructions, and much more
2014 MGA Award recipients announced (archived 20 March 2015)
(posted 22 December 2014)
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At its 22 November 2014 meeting, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board
selected the 2014 MGA Award recipients, including:
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MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award: Nita K. Patel (R1), New Hampshire
Section, "For distinguished contributions to IEEE global activities through the
creation, development, and implementation of the inaugural IEEE Women in
Engineering International Leadership Conference, a comprehensive, multi-year
strategic business plan, and for expanding the global reach of the IEEE Women in
Engineering mission to inspire, engage, and advance women in technology."
MGA Innovation Award: IEEE AIYEHUM Team (All IEEE-R10 Young Engineers’
Humanitarian Challenge) (R10), "For inspiring, enabling, and connecting young
scientists and engineers to solve real-world challenges, applying science and
technology, and building relationships between industry and academia."
Also selected were recipients for the MGA Leadership, Achievement, and Young
Professionals Achievement Awards.
View a complete list of the 10 recipients and additional information
IEEE Day 2014, a worldwide success (archived 20 March 2015)
(posted 22 December 2014)
IEEE Day 2014 was held on Tuesday, 7 October, the fifth time in history when engineers
worldwide celebrated the anniversary of the first time IEEE members gathered to share
their technical ideas in 1884. While the world benefits from what's new, IEEE is focused on
what’s next. Thus, this year's theme was "Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow."
This year once again looked to IEEE members to partner with the IEEE Day Team in the role
of ambassador. The response was overwhelming with over 100 active ambassadors
compared to 35 in 2013. With their enthusiasm, engagement, and exceptional teamwork,
the number of events held exceeded last year by 25%.
The photo contest was popular with more than 300 submitted photos and a total of 18,263
votes.
Social media played an important role with more than 37,000 Likes on Facebook, 900+
posts, 700+ Tweets, and #IEEEDay2014 and #Gofor5 had 411,112 and 100,364
impressions respectively.
Check out this year's photo contest winners
Read IEEE Day 2014 messages from around the world
Read the article in The Institute, "IEEE Day Inspires Celebrations Worldwide"
IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society Chapters’
transition (archived 20 March 2015)
(updated 29 January 2015)
On 1 January 2015, the IEEE Technology Management Council transitioned to the IEEE
Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEM), a Society dedicated to helping
technology professionals and managers optimize their career opportunities and
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organizational effectiveness. The transition allows for individual memberships within the
newly formed Society, increased collaboration in conquering the job market, and a more
direct personal connection to the community than ever before.
All active Council Chapters have transitioned to active Society Chapters and have been
renamed to reflect this; for example, the IEEE New York Section Chapter, TM14 (Technology
Management Council), is now known as the IEEE New York Section Chapter, TEM14
(Technology and Engineering Management Society). The existing Chapter chairs, or newly
elected Chapter chairs, have a grace period of one year to join the IEEE TEM Society. During
Q4 2014, MGA staff will monitor the Chapter chairs’ IEEE TEM Society membership and
distribute reminder communications regarding the grace period.
Become a member of the IEEE TEM Society
E-mail MGA staff with questions
New IEEE Educational Activities newsletter launched in 2014: EA
Insight (archived 20 March 2015)
(posted 22 December 2014)
EA Insight, the new newsletter of IEEE Educational Activities, offers a range of articles
covering events, products, and services. The newsletter includes volunteer news, key dates,
awards news, and other timely stories.
The November edition of EA Insight (PDF, 8.4 MB) includes:
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Global Outlook - "Educational Activities Events in Sub-Saharan Africa"and "EA
Representatives Exploring Partnership Opportunities in China"
EA Volunteer Spotlight - "S.K. Ramesh"
Spotlight on EA Programs - "Standards Education and Customized Education
Solutions"
IEEE Assembly announces 2015 corporate officers (archived 23 February
2015)
(posted 21 November 2014)
The IEEE Assembly annually selects the following five Corporate Officers: IEEE Secretary,
IEEE Treasurer, IEEE Vice President, Educational Activities, IEEE Vice President, Member
and Geographic Activities, and IEEE Vice President, Publication Services and Products. All
are one year terms.
Wai-Choong (Lawrence) Wong was selected as 2015 IEEE Vice President, Member and
Geographic Activities.
Learn more about the selected corporate officers
In memoriam: Cathy Downer, MGA membership development
manager (archived 23 February 2015)
(posted 19 November 2014)
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It is with extreme sadness that MGA shares the news that Cathy Downer, MGA membership
development manager, passed away suddenly on Sunday, 19 October.
Cathy was an employee for over 25 years, joining IEEE in 1988. Most recently, Cathy was
the primary staff contact for the IEEE Member Recruitment and Recovery Committee, and
for the volunteer Membership Development Chairs in Sections and Chapters around the
world. Cathy just completed the Membership Development Web page reorganization and
developed a program to recognize Sections for great performance in the area of member
recruitment and retention.
Previously, Cathy was involved with or led initiatives as varied as the IEEE GOLD Program
(now Young Professionals), the IEEE Ethics Committee, and IEEE Women In Engineering
and supported numerous other IEEE Board of Directors committees during her time with
Corporate Activities prior to joining MGA.
Cathy is known by and partnered with many members and volunteers in the IEEE
community. Cathy is remembered as someone who was always willing to help fellow staff
and volunteers with any of their projects. Her quiet, insightful, and calm engagement in a
team was always helpful. IEEE will miss her more than can be expressed in these words.
Cathy was a single mom and is survived by her loving daughter, Emma Lee Downer, and
her brother, Robert A. Downer. Please remember Cathy, her daughter Emma, and her
friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.
E-mail the IEEE MD Team with questions
IEEE Life Members Fund Commemorative Coaster: The Invention of
the First Transistor (archived 23 February 2015)
(posted 19 November 2014)
The Invention of the First Transistor revolutionized the electronics field and eventually
ushered in the information age with small, low-power electronic devices and the
development of low-cost integrated circuits. Walter H. Brittain and John A. Bardeen, under
the direction of William B. Shockley, discovered the transistor effect and developed the
point-contact germanium transistor at Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., at the end of 1947.
The transistor quickly replaced existing electronic tube-based electronics devices and
ushered in the beginning of solid-state electronics, which has been cited as the most
important invention of the 20th Century. This directly led to developments in solid-state
devices that revolutionized the electronics industry and changed the way people around the
world lived, learned, worked, and played.
To celebrate this important milestone, those who donate US$125+ specifically to the IEEE
Life Members Fund (LMF) of the IEEE Foundation beginning in October 2014 through
September 2015 will receive the limited-edition coaster depicting the Invention of the First
Transistor.
Invention of the First Transistor is the eighth coaster in a series of limited-edition coasters
commemorating various historic IEEE Electrical Engineering Milestones. The first seven
depict Telstar, the Panama Canal, Japan's Bullet Train, the ENIAC computer, the Atom
Smasher, Maxwell's Equations, and the Landing of the Transatlantic Cable. Complete your
limited-edition set of coasters. Previous years' coasters are also available for a US$125
donation each.
Donate now
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The LMF provides grants to new and ongoing projects that are beneficial to potential
engineers and engineering students. Your gift will both preserve the memory of the
Invention of the First Transistor and support future technological innovations
The IEEE History Committee established The IEEE Milestones in Electrical Engineering and
Computing Program during the centennial year as an ongoing means to honor and
commemorate significant technical achievements in the history of IEEE fields.
E-mail the IEEE Foundation for more information
IEEE Sections Congress 2014: Inspiring Our Leaders of Tomorrow
(archived 23 February 2015)
(posted 23 September 2014)
IEEE Sections Congress 2014 (SC2014) was held 22-24 August 2014, at the RAI Convention
Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The SC2014 theme was "Inspiring Our Leaders of
Tomorrow," and attendees had opportunities to attend Breakout Sessions, Learning Labs,
and Ignite Sessions. The exhibit hall had over 40 exhibitors, as well as poster sessions and
special student projects on display.
New this year, attendees used the SC2014 mobile app to plan their schedule in
advance, view speaker and exhibit information, interact via social media, connect with
attendees, and more.
View the top five recommendations, as voted on by the Primary Section Delegates
View the PowerPoint presentations from SC2014 sessions
View photos from SC2014 on Shutterfly
Visit the SC2014 event showcase on IEEE.tv, including the highlights video, opening and
closing ceremonies, and session recordings
MCE Conference education program webinar: integrate mobile
applications into your next conference (archived 23 February 2015)
(updated 29 January 2015)
News from the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter: In February 2015, the IEEE
Meetings, Conferences and Events (MCE) Conference Education Program is offering the
following webinar. Learn how to integrate mobile applications into your next conference.
See the latest trends and how you can improve your attendee experience by including
access via mobile apps.
How to Leverage Mobile Apps at Your Conference
Thursday, 19 February 2015
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. ET
Register now for this webinar
Visit the IEEE MCE Conference Education Program Web page for additional educational
offerings
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E-mail MCE Education with suggestions for live webinar topics
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter
Last call for nominations: MGA Student Awards: deadline extended
to 15 February (archived 23 February 2015)
(updated 2 February 2015)
The MGA Student Activities Committee would like to congratulate the 2014 MGA Student
Award recipients.
The deadline for 2015 MGA Student awards is 15 February 2015.
Follow the individual award links below to view the 2014 recipients and submit nominees for
2015:
IEEE Student Enterprise Award
Larry K. Wilson Regional Student Activities Award
IEEE Outstanding Branch Counselor and Advisor Award Recognition Program
The Darrel Chong Student Activity Award
IEEE Regional Exemplary Student Branch Award
Last call for submissions: 2015 Presidents' Change the World
Competition: deadline 31 January (archived 2 February 2015)
(updated 29 January 2015)
The IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition recognizes and rewards students who
identify a real-world problem and apply engineering, science, computing, and leadership
skills to solve it. The contest offers students the opportunity to have their ingenuity and
enthusiasm for engineering and technology recognized by prestigious IEEE members around
the globe. The registration deadline is 31 January 2015.
Learn more about the IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition
Register for the 2015 IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition
E-mail IEEE Student Services with questions
Last call for nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards: deadline 31
January (archived 2 February 2015)
(posted 29 January 2015)
Nominations are due 31 January annually for the IEEE Technical Field Awards (TFAs). IEEE
TFAs are awarded for contributions or leadership in a specific field of interest of the IEEE
and are among the highest awards presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors.
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All IEEE members are encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within
their technical fields.
For over 100 years, IEEE and its predecessor societies, the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers, have paid tribute to technical professionals
whose exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact
on technology, society, the engineering profession, and humanity.
Download nomination forms and award-specific criteria
Learn more about IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions
E-mail IEEE Awards for more information
Conference education opportunities from IEEE Meetings,
Conferences and Events (archived 29 January 2015)
(updated 22 December 2014)
News from the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter: In January 2015, the IEEE Meetings,
Conferences and Events (MCE) Conference Education Program is offering the following
webinar providing conference organizers deeper understanding of the conference audit
function. Learn the key elements in preparing for and conducting your post conference
financial audit. Gain further insight on what IEEE requires, what best practices are being
used, and techniques to save time. Conference finance chairs/treasurers are especially
encouraged to participate.
Conference Audit Overview
Wednesday, January 20, 2015
10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. ET
Register now at the IEEE Center of Leadership Excellence (CLE), using your IEEE Account
E-mail MCE Education with suggestions for live webinar topics
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter
IEEE members select Barry Shoop as 2015 IEEE President-Elect
(archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 30 October 2014)
Barry L. Shoop, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, USA, has been selected as 2015
IEEE President-Elect. Pending acceptance of the Teller's Committee report by the IEEE
Board of Directors on 23-24 November, Shoop will begin serving as IEEE president on 1
January 2016. He will succeed 2015 IEEE President Howard E. Michel, HEM Consulting,
Dartmouth, MA, USA. The other candidates for 2015 IEEE President-Elect were Tariq S.
Durrani, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom (nominated by petition) and
Frederick C. Mintzer, IBM (retired), Yorktown Heights, NY, USA (nominated by IEEE Board of
Directors).
The following individuals were elected to the office of IEEE Region Delegate-Elect/DirectorElect, 2015-2016:
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2: Katherine J. Duncan
4: Bernard T. Sander
6: Kathleen A. Kramer
8: Margaretha A.K. Eriksson
10: Kukjin Chun
Review the complete 2014 IEEE Annual Election results
IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society Chapters’
transition (archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 30 October 2014)
In January 2015, IEEE will launch the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management
Society (TEM), formerly the IEEE Technology Management Council (TM). This action enables
technology professionals and managers to optimize their career opportunities and
organizational effectiveness. This transition will allow for a greater sense of collaboration in
conquering the job market by enabling individual memberships and providing a more direct
personal connection to the community than ever before.
All active Council Chapters will transition to active Society Chapters. On 1 January 2015, all
active Council Chapters will be renamed as Society Chapters, e.g., New York Section
Chapter, TM14 will be known as New York Section Chapter, TEM14. The existing Chapter
chairs, or newly elected Chapter chairs, will have a grace period of one year to join TEM
Society. During Q4 2014, MGA staff will monitor the Chapter chairs’ TEM society
membership and distribute reminder communications regarding the grace period.
E-mail MGA staff with questions
Member Discounts: IEEE member travel discount features benefit
conference attendees (archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 30 October 2014)
IEEE members and volunteers attending conferences can enhance their travel by taking
advantage of the many IEEE Travel Discounts. Extend your stay with a discounted vacation
package, take advantage of a car rental discount, learn a new language, or protect your
companion with travel insurance. Locations served by these programs are determined by
the providers.
See the individual travel programs for details
TryEngineering.org goes mobile (archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 30 October 2014)
TryEngineering.org, IEEE’s online engineering education resource for pre-university
educators, parents, and students, is now available in a new mobile-friendly format. Visitors
can now access the TryEngineering content they love, anywhere, any time, on virtually any
device including desktops, tablets, and smart phones.
Visitors to TryEngineering can explore engineering disciplines, learn how to prepare for a
career in engineering, and read profiles of engineers and engineering students. They can
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also find information about student engineering camps, competitions, scholarships, and
research programs.
TryEngineering's university search tool enables visitors to find accredited engineering
programs at thousands of institutions in dozens of countries around the world. The site
offers over 100 free hands-on lesson plans aligned to national education standards.
TryEngineering also features a number of free game apps to engage and excite students
about engineering.
The TryEngineering mobile site features adaptability to various screen sizes, a more
streamlined navigation, and a touchscreen-friendly interface. The mobile site was made
possible through generous support from the IEEE Foundation.
Visit TryEngineering on your mobile device today
Submit your feedback about the new Mobile Web site
IEEE Conference Education Program now available (archived 29 January
2015)
(posted 30 October 2014)
IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events (MCE) is constantly striving to make the organizing
experience easier and more enjoyable. The Conference Education Program will enable
organizers of any experience level, location, organizational unit (OU), or role to conveniently
and easily gain understanding of the principles and skills necessary for running an IEEEsponsored conference, including requirements; standards; "best practices”; and MCE
resources, services, and tools available.
The program has three components:
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Educational Webinar Series: Monthly one-hour live webinars inform and educate
organizers on topics ranging from "basics" to "advanced skills," including new
resources and tools. Attendees will take away practical and useful information, along
with hands-on knowledge and skills. Sessions will also be available on a replay basis.
On-Demand Education Modules: Self-paced, eLearning courses provide organizers
with in-depth information and skills on specific conference functions or roles.
Narrated by a subject matter expert, the modules are under 45 minutes in length,
including knowledge checks and a final quiz. Professional Development Hours (PDH)
are offered upon successful completion.
Conference Leadership Workshops: Leadership Workshops enable deeper discussion
and exploration of conference principles and topics through presentation, discussion,
and exercises. Each Workshop is customized by MCE to meet the needs, goals,
experience level, and time available and are available in two formats:
o MCE Train the Trainer - An OU, Region, Section, Society, etc., organizes and
delivers material provided by MCE, including agendas, communication
materials, and "course" content, with speaker notes and scripts, exercises,
and feedback surveys.
o MCE Led - IEEE MCE provides leaders and materials to assist the OU in
delivering and guiding the workshop and discussion.
Learn more at the Conference Education Program Web page
E-mail IEEE MCE staff with questions
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Introducing a low-cost online registration tool for conference and
event management (archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 30 October 2014)
IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events introduces RegOnline, a new affordable event
registration software option. RegOnline is a low-cost, do-it-yourself system that is simple
and easy to manage for small scale events.
Conference organizers who have budget constraints can utilize all of the features and
benefits of this do-it-yourself event registration option at a reasonable price.
Through the special discounted IEEE rate, conference organizers can take advantage of the
RegOnLine tool and can manage, control, and have insight over all aspects of their event
and its attendees.
E-mail IEEE MCE for more information about RegOnline and/or the full suite of registration
management services available through MCE
IEEE Sections Congress 2014: Inspiring Our Leaders of Tomorrow
(archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 23 September 2014)
IEEE Sections Congress 2014 (SC2014) was held 22-24 August 2014, at the RAI Convention
Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The SC2014 theme was "Inspiring Our Leaders of
Tomorrow," and attendees had opportunities to attend Breakout Sessions, Learning Labs,
and Ignite Sessions. The exhibit hall had over 40 exhibitors, as well as poster sessions and
special student projects on display.
New this year, attendees used the SC2014 mobile app to plan their schedule in
advance, view speaker and exhibit information, interact via social media, connect with
attendees, and more.
View the top five recommendations, as voted on by the Primary Section Delegates
View the PowerPoint presentations from SC2014 sessions
View photos from SC2014 on Shutterfly
Visit the SC2014 event showcase on IEEE.tv, including the highlights video, opening and
closing ceremonies, and session recordings
IEEE dues change for e-Membership (archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 23 September 2014)
The e-Membership program started as a pilot in 2011. The intent of the pilot was to test the
impact of substantially reduced dues on membership recruitment and retention in countries
where the per capita gross domestic product is US$15,000 or less. Data has shown that
there was no significant increase on recruitment or retention during this period.
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Thus, a dues increase is necessary to make the program economically sustainable. The MGA
Board approved an increase in dues for the e-Membership option this past June. Dues for eMembership, beginning with the 2015 membership year, will be US$75, an increase of
US$23.
Members choosing the e-Membership option will continue to have all of the advantages of
standard IEEE membership. These include the ability to:
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vote in IEEE elections;
join Societies;
engage in local activities;
be considered for membership grade elevation to Senior member and Fellow;
access member discounts and new offerings such as IEEE ResumeLab and IEEE
MentorCentre.
In addition, e-Membership members will receive electronic, instead of printed, versions of
the membership card, IEEE Spectrum, and The Institute.
IEEE will continue to look for ways to improve the value of membership worldwide and
examine ways to make it more affordable to new and existing members who are most in
need.
E-mail Jamie Moesch, Senior Director, Member Experience, with questions about this change
Watch the 2014 IEEE Honors Ceremony on IEEE.tv (archived 29 January
2015)
(posted 23 September 2014)
IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients accepted their awards on Saturday, 23 August, in
Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The 2014 IEEE Honors Ceremony was held in conjunction with
IEEE Sections Congress and hosted by IEEE President Roberto de Marca and IEEE PresidentElect Howard E. Michel. The theme was “Inspire…,” acknowledging the recipients’
achievements that have inspired the technical community to create a better world, and
celebrating their own inspirations that have led them where they are today.
IEEE Life Fellow B. Jayant Baliga accepted the 2014 IEEE Medal of Honor and participated in
IEEE Sections Congress activities with an Ignite Session, “Engineering Social
Consequences.”
Watch the 2014 IEEE Honors Ceremony
View an interview with 2014 IEEE Medal of Honor recipient B. Jayant Baliga
Download the 2014 IEEE Awards Booklet listing all 2014 IEEE Medal, Recognition, Technical
Field Award recipients (PDF, 21 MB)
Visit the IEEE Awards Channel on IEEE.tv to hear more about the remarkable achievements
of award recipients across all of IEEE’s fields of interest
New IEEE Internet of Things Initiative (IoT) newsletter announced
(archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 23 September 2014)
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The IEEE Internet of Things Initiative (IoT) announced it has launched its new IEEE IoT
eNewsletter, a bi-monthly online publication highlighting important global IoT-related
technology developments, innovations, and trends from the world's top-subject matter
experts, researchers, and industry practitioners. The IEEE IoT eNewsletter is provided as a
benefit of becoming a member of the complimentary IEEE IoT Technical Community, which
anyone actively involved or interested in IoT can join at no charge. Once signed up,
members of the growing IEEE IoT Technical Community will receive all future issues of the
IEEE IoT eNewsletter via e-mail as soon as it is published. Members of the IoT Technical
Community will also receive information on the latest developments in this multidisciplinary
area.
The inaugural issue of the IEEE IoT eNewsletter includes these articles by IoT technical
experts:
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"The Fading Line Between Atoms and Bits" by Roberto Saracco, EIT ICT Labs
"Emerging IoT Applications Illustrate Emerging Trends" by Dr. Chung-Sheng Li, IBM
T.J. Watson Research Center
"The Internet of Things: A Title That is Both Wrong and Unhelpful" by William Webb,
Weightless SIG
"The Internet of Things: The Story So Far" by Payam Barnaghi, University of Surrey
and Amit Sheth, Wright State University
The November 2014 edition will include exclusive feature articles from Aapo Markkanen, ABI
Research; Dongman Lee, KAIST; Luigi Atzori, University of Cagliari; and David Rogers,
Copper Horse.
Access the inaugural issue of the eNewsletter today on the IEEE IoT Web portal
Subscribe to automatically receive futures issues by joining the IoT Technical Community
Member Discounts: holiday offers on computers (archived 29 January
2015)
(posted 19 November 2014)
It’s that time of the year, and IEEE members can get a head start on their holiday shopping.
Communicate to your members that special offers and deals have been lined up by IEEE’s
hardware discount partners (where available) to make shopping for computers easy and
lighter on the wallet during the holiday season.
Learn more about what Dell, Lenovo, and HP have to offer
Conference education opportunities from IEEE Meetings,
Conferences and Events (archived 29 January 2015)
(posted 19 November 2014)
News from the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter: IEEE Meetings, Conferences and
Events (MCE) Conference Education is offering a live webinar in December that will be of
interest to conference organizers and organizational unit leaders.
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Event Registration Basics and Best Practices
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
9:00a.m. - 10:00a.m. or 2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. (ET)
Register now at the IEEE Center of Leadership Excellence (CLE), using your IEEE Account
E-mail MCE Education with suggestions for live webinar topics
Subscribe to the IEEE Conference Organizers Newsletter
Member Discounts: back-to-school deals on computers (archived 19
November 2014)
(posted 23 September 2014)
Section Officers can spread the word that members can take advantage of special deals
going on right now for back-to-school shopping. Each of IEEE’s hardware discount providers
has its own promotions and offers worth looking into: Dell (with international programs),
Lenovo (US), and HP (US). Compare pricing and save on laptops, PCs, tablets, workstations,
electronics, accessories, and more.
Visit IEEE Technology Discounts for access to current hardware promotions
Canadian Anti-Spam Law guidelines under development (archived 19
November 2014)
(posted 29 July 2014)
Some volunteers involved with communications have asked about the Canadian Anti-Spam
Legislation (CASL), which places new constraints on the distribution of e-mail
communications to residents of Canada and went into effect on 1 July 2014. This new law
will affect IEEE members, volunteers, and employees involved in e-mail outreaches to
Canada.
The law has a three-year window to ensure compliance, and IEEE has a team working on its
impact to operations. The cross-functional member communications team is working with
the IEEE legal team to examine the different aspects of the law, and how it will affect future
IEEE e-mail communications with Canadian residents.
Further instructions and guidelines will be provided in the coming weeks.
E-mail Jonathan Wiggins, IEEE staff, with questions
IEEE Fellow program celebrating its 50th anniversary; improvements
made to IEEE Fellow nomination process (archived 19 November 2014)
(posted 29 July 2014)
The IEEE Fellow program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Read about its history
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Nominating a Senior member for IEEE Fellow grade just got easier with the new Fellow
Online System. Several time-saving features have been introduced. The system is now open
and ready to accept nominations for the class of 2016. It’s never too early to start; the
submission deadline is 1 March 2015.
Learn more from The Institute
IEEE Awards: 2015 IEEE Technical Field Award recipients are
announced (archived 19 November 2014)
(posted 29 July 2014)
IEEE Technical Field Awards (TFAs) are awarded for contributions in specific technical fields
of science and engineering, as well as in several areas of leadership.
View the 2015 IEEE Technical Field Award recipients (PDF, 87 KB)
Visit the IEEE Awards Web page for more information
E-mail IEEE Awards staff
Member Loyalty Program lets Sections recognize members for their
years of membership (archived 19 November 2014)
(posted 30 June 2014)
Eligible Section volunteers can purchase lapel pins and certificates for their members that
commemorate select milestones as an IEEE member. Different from the pins that
commemorate a certain grade of IEEE membership, these pins are designed to thank and
recognize members for their years of membership regardless of grade achievement; this is
a great way to recognize members who might not otherwise be engaged, especially early in
their IEEE membership tenure.
The one-inch round lapel pins recognize members at two, five, ten, 20, 25, 30, and 50 years
of membership as an IEEE member. This is based on the cumulative years of membership
regardless of grade (except Society Affiliate), grade elevations, or any breaks in service.
Learn more about the Member Loyalty Program and/or order pins for your Section
vTools release announcement (archived 19 November 2014)
(posted 30 June 2014)
The IEEE MGA vTools team is happy to announce successful new releases for the following
vTools applications:
vTools.eNotice: A new vTools application has been released to replace the existing eNotice
submission form. Both options will remain available during the month of July as the pilot
phase is completed.
Try the new eNotice content management system now
vTools.Meetings enhancements, such as:
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pricing for Life members in event registration has been streamlined to one option;
meeting URLs have been shortened.
vTools.Voting enhancements, such as:
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voting now supports elections for Societies, Technical Committees, and Councils.
vTools.OfficerReporting and vTools.Voting have been updated to Rails 3.1 / Ruby 1.8.7
Read more about the new releases on the vTools blog
Featured news around IEEE: THE BRIDGE (archived 19 November 2014)
(posted 30 June 2014)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
This month's featured IEEE News source is THE BRIDGE, IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN)'s
signature publication, an interactive digital magazine published three times a year.
The June issue of THE BRIDGE is now available. Under the theme of Engineers' Involvement
in Society, this issue includes the following feature articles:
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Can IEEE Save the World? by Moshe Kam (Beta Alpha Chapter)
Aiding Autism with Technology by Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan (Epsilon Delta)
Wearable Sensors and Systems by Paolo Bonato
Influencing Public Policy by Russel T. Harrison
The issue also includes a recap of the IEEE-HKN 2014 Student Leadership Conference,
member profiles, news regarding the Outstanding Student and Chapter Awards, and content
from other areas of the IEEE community relevant to IEEE-HKN members.
Read the full issue online now
Download a PDF of the issue (PDF, 18.3 MB)
Questions about the topics covered? Comments on the content? Want to contribute to future
issues? E-mail IEEE-HKN
IEEE Day 2014 will be held on Tuesday, 7 October (archived 30 October
2014)
(updated 23 September 2014)
IEEE Day 2014, to be held on Tuesday, 7 October, is the fifth time in history when
engineers worldwide will celebrate the anniversary of the first time IEEE members gathered
to share their technical ideas in 1884.
While the world benefits from what's new, IEEE is focused on what’s next. Thus, this year's
theme will be "Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow."
What event will your Section, Chapter, or Student Branch conduct that promotes the
theme?
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Submit your event now
Check out this year's photo contest
View the IEEE Day T-shirt design
Follow IEEE Day on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
IEEE Annual Election: last chance to vote: deadline 1 October
(archived 30 October 2014)
(updated 23 September 2014)
The IEEE annual election balloting period began 15 August 2014. Eligible voting members
can access their ballot electronically through the IEEE Annual Election Ballot Material page
or return the paper ballot they received via first-class postal mail. The last day for receipt of
IEEE annual election ballots is 1 October 2014, by 12:00 p.m. CT/17:00 UTC.
Candidates for the 2015 IEEE President-Elect include IEEE Fellows Tariq S. Durrani,
Frederick C. Mintzer, and Barry L. Shoop.
Watch the 2015 President-Elect candidates' video interviews
View the full list of IEEE Annual Election candidates
Call for nominations: MGA Awards: deadline 15 October (archived 30
October 2014)
(posted 23 September 2014)
You can help recognize the efforts of outstanding volunteers by nominating individuals for
one of the prestigious MGA Awards. Each award has a unique mission and criteria and offers
the opportunity to honor distinguished colleagues, inspiring teachers, and corporate leaders.
If you know someone who has made substantial regional contributions through innovative
projects, exemplary leadership, service, or by fulfilling the goals of transnational activities,
consider nominating them for one of the following awards:
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MGA
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MGA
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Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award
Innovation Award
Leadership Award
Achievement Award
Young Professionals Achievement Award
Please visit the MGA Award Nomination Web page to review the nominator guidelines and
eligibility requirements, reference the step-by-step submission instructions, and link to the
portal for nominations.
The deadline for nominations (completed nomination form and two endorsement letters) is
15 October 2014.
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Registration open for IEEEXtreme 8.0 Programming Competition:
deadline 3 October; sponsors needed (archived 30 October 2014)
(updated 23 September 2014)
Registration is now open for IEEEXtreme 8.0, scheduled for 18 October 2014. IEEEXtreme is
a global challenge in which teams of IEEE Student members, supported by an IEEE Student
Branch, advised and proctored by an IEEE member, compete in a 24-hour time span against
each other to solve a set of programming problems. The registration deadline is 3 October.
View rules and previous winners
See what students are saying about IEEEXtreme on Facebook
Register now
IEEEXtreme is also looking for sponsors. Sponsorship of IEEEXtreme 8.0 includes Web and
print advertising opportunities for branding and awareness before, during, and after the
competition. Sponsorship is also an excellent way to get an edge on recruiting the next
generation of top talent in the engineering, computer, and technology fields. Sponsorship
terms for specialized recruitment campaigns of top IEEEXtreme talent can be arranged.
E-mail Mark Pelham, IEEE Student Program Coordinator, if interested and/or for more
information
Call for nominations: 2015 IEEE Educational Activities committee
chairs and members: deadline 15 October (archived 30 October 2014)
(posted 23 September 2014)
The IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is soliciting nominations for 2015 EAB committee chairs and committee-member
positions. Self-nominations are encouraged. The deadline to submit nominations is 15
October 2014.
View the complete list of EAB positions with EAB committee descriptions
Nominate yourself or a colleague now
Call for Nominations: IEEE Technical Activities volunteer positions:
deadline 5 October (archived 30 October 2014)
(posted 23 September 2014)
IEEE Technical Activities (TA) is looking for volunteers with the necessary leadership and
organizational skills to impact the future success of the organization. Currently, TA is
accepting nominations for the following positions:
Deadline: 5 October 2014
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Member, TAB Finance Committee (2015-2016)
Member, TAB Management Committee (2015-2017)
Members (3), TAB Nominations and Appointments Committee (2015-2016)
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Deadline: 27 October 2014
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Members (4), TAB Periodicals Committee (2015-2016)
Members (6), TAB/PSPB Products and Services Committee (2015)
Visit the "Become a Technical Activities Volunteer" Web page to learn more about these
positions, or nominate yourself or a colleague
Visit the "IEEE Volunteer Leadership Opportunities" Web page to learn more about other
IEEE volunteer leadership opportunities
Register now for IEEE Technology Time Machine (TTM) 2014 (archived
30 October 2014)
(posted 23 September 2014)
You are invited to attend the IEEE Technology Time Machine (TTM) 2014, 21-22 October
2014, at Dolce Hayes Mansion, in San Jose, CA, USA, a two-day symposium where thought
leaders share their visions of key technologies beyond 2035 and attendees contribute
actively to shape the discussions.
IEEE TTM 2014 is the third organized symposium on future technologies to globally predict
the interplay that science, technology, society, and economics may have on one another.
Six future technologies, including the “future” of humans, health care, fabrication,
processing, networks, and energy will be discussed interactively between attendees and
speakers. World-renowned experts have been invited to provide a 2035 vision for each of
the six areas described, along with two expert challengers to further examine the vision and
provide a discourse that extends to additional discussion by all participants. Different
perspectives, some disruptive to status quo, will be examined and discussed throughout this
collective process during the plenary talks, panel discussions, and breakout sessions.
TTM is organized by the IEEE Future Directions Committee (FDC) and technically cosponsored by the following IEEE entities: Communications Society, Engineering in Medicine
and Biology Society, Robotics and Automation Society, Society on Social Implications of
Technology, Council on Superconductivity, Rebooting Computing Initiative, and Region 6.
Register by 1 October to receive a US$150 discount. You can also select a one-day
registration if you cannot attend both days.
Last chance to register for IEEE Sections Congress 2014; mobile app
is here (archived 22 September 2014)
(updated 29 July 2014)
Register now for IEEE Sections Congress 2014 (SC2014).
SC2014 will be held 22-24 August 2014, at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam,
Netherlands. The primary audience for IEEE Sections Congress is IEEE members who are
volunteering within the MGA structure (Region, geographic Council, Section, Subsection,
Chapter, and Affinity Group), but volunteers from other IEEE units are encouraged to attend
as well.
The SC2014 theme is "Inspiring Our Leaders of Tomorrow," and the breakout sessions will
correspond with the three program tracks: Enhance Member Satisfaction, Improve
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Volunteer Experience, and Reach Globally with Local Touch. In addition to attending five 75minute traditional breakout sessions throughout the weekend, attendees will be offered
several new program options, including Learning Labs and Ignite Sessions.
New this year, attendees will use the SC2014 mobile app to:
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plan their schedule in advance;
participate in recommendations discussions;
view speaker and exhibit information;
provide instant feedback to speakers;
interact via social media;
connect with attendees;
learn more about sponsors and sponsorship;
and more.
Registered attendees have received an e-mail with their login and password. User guides
and additional support will be provided in advance of SC2014.
Register now
Watch the new SC2014 intro video
Information about the program, sponsorship opportunities, and travel logistics is also
available on the IEEE Sections Congress Web pages.
Last call for nominations: 2015 MGA committee members and
liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 22 September 2014)
(updated 29 July 2014)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is soliciting nominations for 2015 MGA committee member and liaison
positions. Each IEEE Region is encouraged to submit nominations to help ensure that MGA is
globally balanced. Self-nominations are encouraged. The deadline to submit nominations is
1 August 2014.
Review the list of available 2015 MGA positions
Review the committee descriptions
Complete the online nomination form for yourself or someone else
Member Discounts: not just “local” member benefits (archived 22
September 2014)
(posted 29 July 2014)
Does your Section offer a benefit that is available to any IEEE member? If so, e-mail
Member Discounts, and they can help you spread the word through the IEEE Member
Discounts Web pages.
This month, Member Discounts is featuring a benefit that originated in the Singapore
Section:
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Furama Riverfront, Singapore now offers a special rate for IEEE members. The beautiful
Furama Riverfront hotel stands along the banks of the Singapore River and is a 10-minute
drive from Clarke Quay and Orchard Road. For a limited time, take advantage of a special
offer for IEEE members starting at S$180++ (approximately US$145) per night (plus
applicable service charges and taxes) for a deluxe room. The deluxe room rate with
complimentary buffet breakfast and Internet access is S$220++ (approximately US$177).
Offer is valid through 31 December 2014 and some closed-out dates apply.
E-mail Furama Riverfront Sales for more information
E-mail Furama Riverfront Reservations for terms and conditions or to make a reservation for
personal or committee use
Last chance to nominate a colleague for the IEEE Technical Activities
Board Hall of Honor recognition: deadline extended to 9 August
(archived 22 September 2014)
(updated 29 July 2014)
Do you know someone, living or deceased, who has made one or more major
contribution(s) to IEEE Technical Activities? Now is your chance to nominate him or her for
the Technical Activities Board Hall of Honor. Nominees will be considered based on their
contributions to the creation, development, or advancement of the technical objectives of
IEEE.
The final 2014 recipient(s) will be determined by the IEEE Technical Activities Board at the
November 2014 meeting. The nomination deadline has been extended to 9 August 2014.
Learn more and/or nominate someone today
MGA Middleton Award recipient announced (archived 22 September 2014)
(posted 30 June 2014)
Every three years, the MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award is presented
to an individual who, over a long and sustained period of leadership, contributed in an
exemplary manner to the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board, its activities
and achievements, and the attainment of its goals and objectives.
On 21 June 2014, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board selected Joseph V. Lillie
(Region 5, Lafayette Section) as the 2014 recipient of the MGA William W. Middleton
Distinguished Service Award, “for a life of committed and distinguished action for all
members of IEEE.”
MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients announced (archived 22
September 2014)
(posted 30 June 2014)
On 21 June 2014, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board selected the following
recipients of the 2014 MGA Outstanding Large and Small Section Awards:
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2014 MGA Outstanding Large Section Award recipient is the IEEE Bangalore Section
from Region 10;
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2014 MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award recipient is the IEEE Croatia Section
from Region 8;
2014 MGA Outstanding Small Section Award recipient is the IEEE Panama Section
from Region 9.
Congratulations to the Bangalore, Croatia, and Panama Sections for being selected for these
awards "for successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the
benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches,
Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries."
This year’s recipients, as well as previous recipients, are listed on the MGA Outstanding
Section Awards Web page. There is also a section of the page highlighting some of the 2013
calendar-year activities of the recipients and nominees.
Announcing 2015 IEEE MGA Board members and committee chairs
(archived 22 September 2014)
(posted 30 June 2014)
The MGA Assembly met Thursday, 19 June 2014, and determined the slate of candidates for
the office of 2015 IEEE Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities, to be sent to
the IEEE Assembly for election in November 2014:
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David Green - Birmingham, AL, USA
Wai-Choong (Lawrence) Wong - Singapore
The MGA Assembly also selected the 2015 MGA Treasurer and Vice Chairs, as follows:
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MGA Treasurer: Dane A. Watson - Plano, TX, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Geographic Unit Operations: Martin J. Bastiaans - Mierlo,
Netherlands
MGA Vice Chair, Information Management: Francisco R. Martinez - Guadalajara, JAL,
Mexico
MGA Vice Chair, Member Development: Ronald Jensen - Rochester, MN, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Strategic Management and Analysis: Toshio Fukuda - Nagoya, Aichi,
Japan
The MGA Board met Saturday, 21 June 2014, and approved the 2015 MGA Committee Chair
appointments, recommended by the MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee.
Please visit the 2015 MGA Volunteers Web page for more information.
Section Vitality Dashboard - Phase II released (archived 22 September
2014)
(posted 29 May 2014)
MGA is pleased to announce Phase II of the Section Vitality Dashboard. New features
include:
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"Sign in" now defaults to your home Section
Region has been added
An advertising URL has been created: http://www.ieee.org/vitalitydb
A new Meeting Activity tab has links to meeting activities for the selected Section
(technical, professional, non-technical, administrative)
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To make the most of these new enhancements:
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Use vTools.Meetings to advertise upcoming meetings. These meetings are
automatically listed in myIEEE and an RSS feed of upcoming meetings can be added
to your Section Web site.
Use vTools.Meetings to report all events, such as volunteer training, work with local
industry, or pre-university activities. Check out all the new subcategories. Recording
all activities gives a more comprehensive view of what's going on in your Section.
Visit the Section Vitality Dashboard now
E-mail questions to the MGA Information Management team
Feed your Web site with job postings (archived 22 September 2014)
(posted 29 May 2014)
The IEEE Job Site now provides IEEE Webmasters and Web site managers the opportunity
to displays jobs posted by technology employers looking to hire IEEE members. The job site
code, provided by the IEEE Job Site, generates a scroll of jobs that display within your own
Web page and branding. Jobs can be segmented based on specific keywords or categories.
This option is already being used successfully by several IEEE Societies, technical
communities, and Sections. See what some IEEE Societies are already saying about the
widget:
"An RSS feed from the IEEE Job Site gives the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc)
members a dedicated location on the ComSoc Web site for finding employment and
supporting career growth. It's a natural member benefit." - John Pape, Director Marketing
and Communications with the IEEE Communications Society.
"The Volunteers of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society were looking to provide the
benefits of a career center to the membership. Because the connections were already in
place, the IEEE Job Site was a great partner and the implementation of their job feed was
very simple." - Rachel Warnick, Technical Community Program Specialist with the IEEE
Robotics and Automation Society
Interested in adding the job site code to your Web site? It's easy.
E-mail the IEEE Job Site Product Manager for help setting this up today
Post internship and co-op jobs on the IEEE Job Site at no charge
(archived 22 September 2014)
(posted 29 May 2014)
Hiring interns or co-op students is the best way to attract new talent, while exposing them
to the practical and valuable experience they will need when they graduate and join the
industry workforce.
In addition, doing so helps companies cost-effectively meet short-term needs for extra
assistance in today's tight labor market.
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To meet this need, think about posting an internship or co-op job on the IEEE Job Site.
Posting on the Job Site will also have the position promoted on the IEEE Job Site Career
Alert - the bi-weekly career e-Newsletter to opt-in IEEE members - and the IEEE Young
Professionals homepage.
To post an internship or co-op job on the IEEE Job Site at NO CHARGE, simply log onto your
IEEE Job Site account or create a new account. Then select internship as your job type in
the job details page and enter promo code JSINTERN at the checkout screen.
E-mail the Job Site team with questions
Member Discounts: Quote for Scholarship; UPS Program in Canada
(archived 29 July 2014)
(posted 30 June 2014)
A message from Liberty Mutual Insurance
Don’t miss the opportunity to find out more about Liberty Mutual’s Quote for Scholarship
program. Time is running out. Offer ends 15 July 2014.
Get a quote now and support future IEEE engineers today
UPS Members Benefit Program now in Canada
IEEE members in Canada can now take advantage of savings on UPS shipping services.
Members in Canada will receive 30% off small-package shipments within Canada, to the US,
and to worldwide destinations; 25% off imports into Canada; at least 70% off freight
shipments; and more.
Sign in with your IEEE account to learn more about the UPS program
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports
(archived 29 July 2014)
(posted 29 April 2014)
MGA would like to thank everyone for submitting their officer, meeting, and financial reports
to IEEE in a timely manner. Following review of the reports, the rebates will be completed
and distributed to eligible geographic units whose officer, financial, and meeting activity
reporting was received complete and subsequently approved.
As a reminder, the rebate is paid to the Section. The funds provided are intended for the
support of not only the Section’s activities, but also the activities of its subunits, including
Subsections, Chapters, Affinity Groups, and IEEE Student organizations. Section officers are
encouraged to use rebate funds to support unit activities.
E-mail MGA staff with questions regarding officer reporting
Welcome new members in your Section and invite them to attend an
orientation webinar (archived 29 July 2014)
(posted 29 April 2014)
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IEEE Section Chairs and Section Membership Development Chairs receive a monthly e-mail
notification regarding newly joined members in your Section. The current list of new
members (those who joined in the past 30 days) is available through SAMIEEE, your
volunteer analytics tool. The report provides member contact information: name, mailing
address, e-mail address, phone number, type of membership (traditional, e-membership),
Societies joined, grade, and reasons for joining IEEE.
Welcome these new members to your Section and encourage them to register to attend a
30-minute live New Member Orientation webinar, typically scheduled on the fourth Thursday
of each month, either 9:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. ET. The webinar includes an overview of IEEE
membership, access instructions for member-only benefits and services, and a questionand-answer session.
E-mail Denise Maestri with questions about the new member orientation webinars
E-mail Cathy Downer with questions about the new member join notification
Learn about the resources available on the membership development portal
Last call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1
July (archived 7 July 2014)
(posted 29 May 2014)
Nominations are due 1 July 2014 for the 2015 IEEE Medals and Recognitions.
IEEE Medals are the highest recognition within the IEEE awards hierarchy, with the
prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor as the premier award. IEEE Medals embrace broad and
significant contributions within the technical fields of interest of IEEE.
IEEE Recognitions reward members' individual contributions to IEEE, published papers, and
corporate advancements within the IEEE fields of interest.
Recipients are recognized at the formal IEEE Honors Ceremony. All IEEE members are
encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within their technical fields.
Visit the IEEE Awards Web page for more information
E-mail IEEE Awards staff
IEEE Power & Energy (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative now
accepting applications: deadline 30 June (archived 7 July 2014)
(posted 29 April 2014)
In 2011, PES launched the IEEE Power & Energy Society Scholarship Plus Initiative™ to
counter the looming workforce shortfall in the power and energy industry. Since then, over
US$1.1 million in scholarships to 364 students from 137 universities in the United States
and Canada has been distributed. PES wants to continue to meet the goal of increasing the
number of well-qualified, entry-level engineers in the US and Canada.
PES is offering up to US$7,000 and help finding career experience opportunities to
qualifying students. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate electrical engineering
students who are citizens or permanent residents of the US or Canada. Applicants must be
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willing to take power engineering courses and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The deadline to
submit an application is 30 June 2014.
Learn more and/or apply today
Introducing IEEE student travel grants (archived 30 June 2014)
(posted 19 March 2014)
IEEE is pleased to offer a number of student travel grants to assist Student members in
attending conferences and presenting papers. The IEEE Foundation and various Societies
provide a host of opportunities for students to participate in workshops for training and
educational purposes.
Visit the IEEE Student Travel Grants page for more information
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2014 (archived 30
June 2014)
(posted 19 March 2014)
The MGA Member Benefits Portfolio Assessment Committee is funding up to US$1,500 for
student competitions in 2014. To participate, Region contest organizers must complete the
funding request form (DOC, 84 KB).
The completed form should include the required Region officers’ signatures, the objectives
of the proposed project, the activities that will be undertaken to meet the objectives, the
schedule of events, the estimated cost, and the sources of funds.
Approved requests will be processed swiftly, and funds will be transferred to the requesting
Region's concentration banking account.
All requests for 2014 must be received by 30 November 2014.
E-mail questions and/or the completed form to Member Discounts for review and processing
Featured news around IEEE: IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter (archived 30
June 2014)
(posted 29 May 2014)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
This month's featured IEEE News source is IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter.
The May edition of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter is live and covers battery swapping for
electric vehicles, technologies that allow coordinated scheduling, dispatch and control of
demand response, distributed energy resources and storage assets, the energy-water
nexus, and implementation and assessment of conservation voltage reduction (CVR).
Member Discounts features travel deals (archived 30 June 2014)
(posted 29 May 2014)
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The IEEE Vacation Center suite of benefits helps make leisure travel easy and affordable.
IEEE members in Regions 1-10 can take advantage of these discounts.
For fun in the sun getaways in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Bermuda - TNT Vacations,
powered by FunJet, offers a 5% member discount, with over 900 destinations to choose
from.
CruisesOnly lets members shop across all cruise-line offerings in one convenient place and
take advantage of the guaranteed lowest pricing.
Members interested in active vacations can pursue bicycling and walking in beautiful
international settings with VBT Bicycling & Walking Vacations. Save up to $200 per person
for itineraries around the world.
Visit the IEEE Vacation Center for these benefits and more, and start booking your next
vacation today
vTools Release Announcement: new features for Meetings and
Voting (archived 30 June 2014)
(posted 29 May 2014)
The IEEE MGA vTools team is happy to announce successful new releases for the following
vTools applications:
vTools.Meetings version 4.4 introduces new features and usability enhancements, such as:
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Meetings registration form will be pre-populated with member information (member
number, full name, and e-mail address) when members log in
Registration form will include a link to “Join IEEE” for discounted pricing
iCalc feed will include local time zone information for local meetings
Meetings feed will include the registration url
vTools.Voting version 1.4.1 introduces usability enhancements, such as:
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New version of the WYSIWYG editor (TinyMCE) used in composing voter instructions,
candidate details, and e-mail notices provides more formatting features
Increased character limit of candidate details, voter instructions, and e-mail notices
to 4000 characters
Email subject length increased to 150 characters
Read more about the new releases on the vTools blog
IEEE Power & Energy (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative now
accepting applications: deadline 30 June (archived 30 June 2014)
(posted 29 April 2014)
In 2011, PES launched the IEEE Power & Energy Society Scholarship Plus Initiative™ to
counter the looming workforce shortfall in the power and energy industry. Since then, over
US$1.1 million in scholarships to 364 students from 137 universities in the United States
and Canada has been distributed. PES wants to continue to meet the goal of increasing the
number of well-qualified, entry-level engineers in the US and Canada.
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PES is offering up to US$7,000 and help finding career experience opportunities to
qualifying students. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate electrical engineering
students who are citizens or permanent residents of the US or Canada. Applicants must be
willing to take power engineering courses and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The deadline to
submit an application is 30 June 2014.
Learn more and/or apply today
Nominate a colleague for the IEEE Technical Activities Board Hall of
Honor recognition: deadline extended to 4 August (archived 30 June
2014)
(updated 29 April 2014)
Do you know someone, living or deceased, who has made one or more major
contribution(s) to IEEE Technical Activities? Now is your chance to nominate him or her for
the Technical Activities Board Hall of Honor. Nominees will be considered based on their
contributions to the creation, development, or advancement of the technical objectives of
IEEE.
The final 2014 recipient(s) will be determined by the IEEE Technical Activities Board at the
November 2014 meeting. The nomination deadline has been extended to 4 August 2014.
Learn more and/or nominate someone today
Introducing IEEE student travel grants (archived 30 June 2014)
(posted 19 March 2014)
IEEE is pleased to offer a number of student travel grants to assist Student members in
attending conferences and presenting papers. The IEEE Foundation and various Societies
provide a host of opportunities for students to participate in workshops for training and
educational purposes.
Visit the IEEE Student Travel Grants page for more information
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2014 (archived 30
June 2014)
(posted 19 March 2014)
The MGA Member Benefits Portfolio Assessment Committee is funding up to US$1,500 for
student competitions in 2014. To participate, Region contest organizers must complete the
funding request form (DOC, 84 KB).
The completed form should include the required Region officers’ signatures, the objectives
of the proposed project, the activities that will be undertaken to meet the objectives, the
schedule of events, the estimated cost, and the sources of funds.
Approved requests will be processed swiftly, and funds will be transferred to the requesting
Region's concentration banking account.
All requests for 2014 must be received by 30 November 2014.
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E-mail questions and/or the completed form to Member Discounts for review and processing
Last call for nominations: MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished
Service Award: deadline 15 May (archived 29 May 2014)
(updated 29 April 2014)
Every three years, the MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award is presented
to an individual who, over a long and sustained period of leadership, contributed in an
exemplary manner to the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board, its activities
and achievements, and the attainment of its goals and objectives.
Candidates must be IEEE Senior member grade or higher. The accomplishments of the
candidate should be of "significant performance" and should have made a distinguishing
contribution to IEEE.
The deadline for nominations is 15 May 2014 (for completed nomination form and two
letters of endorsement).
Submit a nomination and/or learn more about selection criteria and the MGA awards
process
Member Discounts: Liberty Mutual scholarship program, Dell
discounts (archived 29 May 2014)
(posted 29 April 2014)
Quote for Scholarship program
A message from Liberty Mutual Insurance:
You can help the next generation of IEEE engineers succeed. Liberty Mutual will contribute
to the IEEE Power & Energy Scholarship Fund of the IEEE Foundation.
Find out more about Liberty Mutual’s Quote for Scholarship program
Dell
Members can take advantage of the special deals from Dell in the months of April and May.
Current promotions are posted for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States.
Check out the Dell discount available in your location (IEEE Account required)
IEEE Smart Cities Initiative launches, seeks engagement from global
municipalities: deadline 16 May (archived 29 May 2014)
(posted 29 April 2014)
In March 2014, IEEE formally launched the IEEE Smart Cities Initiative, led by Gilles Betis,
chair of the working group. The newly created IEEE Smart Cities Initiative, which spans
across multiple IEEE Societies, is designed to be a trusted voice in smart cities for the
engineering, computing, and technology communities around the world.
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Through a variety of offerings, including a new Web portal, IEEE Smart Cities will assist
municipalities in addressing all essential services that need to be managed in unison, to
support the smooth operation of critical infrastructure while providing a clean, economic,
and safe environment for inhabitants to live, work, and play.
The IEEE Smart Cities Working Group is inviting global municipalities to engage in the IEEE
Smart Cities Initiative, where successful applicants who meet the criteria will receive
strategic and practical advice from a dedicated team of IEEE experts, as well as education
and training to help them address the huge demands on land, resources, and services
associated with expanding urban living environments. The selected municipalities will get
the opportunity to join the active community of the ten cities that IEEE aims to engage in
developed and developing countries through 2016.
The deadline is 16 May 2014.
Learn more about the new IEEE Smart Cities Initiative, including criteria and how to apply
Call for nominations: 2015 IEEE-HKN Board of Governors: deadline 1
June (archived 29 May 2014)
(posted 29 April 2014)
The following positions for 2015 IEEE-HKN Board of Governors (IEEE-HKN-BOG) will be
open for election on the 2015 Chapter Election Ballot. The deadline for nominations is 1
June 2014.
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President-Elect
Governor Regions 5 & 6
Student Representative
Learn more about these positions and/or nominate a candidate
Learn more about IEEE-HKN
Last call for App-E-Feat contest entries: deadline 19 May (archived 29
May 2014)
(updated 29 April 2014)
Want to do your part in helping organizations change the world? App-E-Feat has been
launched as part of IEEE’s Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action. It seeks to
match organizations aligned with the IEEE mission of advancing technology for humanity
with engineers to create mobile apps. Your expertise in developing and/or adapting open
source code will help the organizations advance their missions through a digital platform.
In celebration of the launch of App-E-Feat, the App-E-Feat contest is designed to spark the
minds of technical professionals and students. Tell/show how you’d help change the world
for a chance to win an iPad Air and an IEEE mentor. The deadline is 19 May 2014.
Learn more about App-E-Feat
Enter the App-E-Feat contest
E-mail Corporate Communications with questions
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Call for nominations: IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards:
deadline 23 May (archived 29 May 2014)
(updated 29 April 2014)
You have until 23 May 2014 to submit a nomination for the 2014 IEEE Educational Activities
Board (EAB) Awards, which recognize and honor individuals and companies for major
contributions to engineering and technical education. You may nominate a person, an IEEE
Section, an IEEE Society, or an organization. Nominations are sought for these ten awards:
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Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities;
Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education;
Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education;
Major Educational Innovation Award;
Pre-University Educator Award;
Meritorious Service Citation;
Employer Professional Development Award;
Section Professional Development Award;
Society/Council Professional Development Award;
Standards Education Award.
The deadline for nominations is 23 May 2014.
Learn more about the EAB Awards and/or submit a nomination
E-mail EAB Awards with questions
Call for nominations: IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu Awards: deadline 23 May
(archived 29 May 2014)
(updated 29 April 2014)
IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN), IEEE’s honor society, seeks nominations for its annual
awards program. The six awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by students,
academics, and industry professionals who make significant contributions to society and
who exemplify a balance of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Past recipients
of these awards have gone on to make major contributions to the electrical and computer
engineering fields and IEEE designated fields of interest and hold noteworthy positions in
academia, industry, and government.
The deadline is 23 May 2014 for these four awards:
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Outstanding Young Professional Award
C. Holmes MacDonald Outstanding Teacher Award
Vladimir Karapetoff Outstanding Technical Achievement Award
Distinguished Service Award
The deadline is 30 June 2014 for these two awards:
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Outstanding Chapter Award
Alton B. Zerby and Carl T. Koerner Outstanding Student Award
Learn more about IEEE-HKN and/or submit a nomination
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E-mail IEEE-HKN for more information
Funds available for Region student competitions in 2014 (archived 29
May 2014)
(posted 19 March 2014)
The MGA Member Benefits Portfolio Assessment Committee is funding up to US$1,500 for
student competitions in 2014. To participate, Region contest organizers must complete the
funding request form (DOC, 84 KB).
The completed form should include the required Region officers’ signatures, the objectives
of the proposed project, the activities that will be undertaken to meet the objectives, the
schedule of events, the estimated cost, and the sources of funds.
Approved requests will be processed swiftly, and funds will be transferred to the requesting
Region's concentration banking account.
All requests for 2014 must be received by 30 November 2014.
E-mail questions and/or the completed form to Member Discounts for review and processing
IEEE launches ResumeLab (archived 29 May 2014)
(posted 25 February 2014)
IEEE has recently launched a new product to help members gain a competitive edge in the
employment process. IEEE ResumeLab is an online service that allows IEEE members to
develop a resume or curriculum vitae using specialized tools tailored for each step of the
job-seeking process. This new product is added to the list of offerings that assist members
as they find jobs and develop their careers.
IEEE ResumeLab is designed with a series of modules that assist the member through the
employment process. Key modules and their features include the following.
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Resumes - Select from a wide array of templates geared toward specific industries,
sectors, and work-experience stages.
Letters - From cover letter to post-interview thank you letter, ensure optimal
communication throughout the hiring process.
Skills assessment - Highlight the skills that you possess, your competency in those
skills, and what makes your experience with these skills unique.
Mock interviews - Prepare for the real thing by selecting an interviewer and the type
of questions they'll ask. Choose to record your interview for evaluation and feedback.
Video resumes - Record custom video messages for potential employers.
Portfolios - Upload and organize your past work to present to potential employers.
Share online – Publish and share everything you create on a publicly viewable Web
site.
ResumeLab has something for each phase of a member’s career. Students putting together
their first resume for their internship can use the Resume module. Young Professionals can
prepare for the important interview by utilizing the Mock Interview module. And Mid-Career
Members can record their specific skills and level of expertise with the Skills Assessment
module.
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Visit IEEE ResumeLab to get started
Featured news around IEEE: Earthzine Full Moon Newsletter (archived
29 May 2014)
(posted 19 March 2014)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
This month's featured IEEE News source is Earthzine.
Earthzine is an online source for news, articles, information, and educational materials
about Earth science, Earth observations, and users of Earth information for the international
Earth-observing community. Earthzine is updated regularly with news from around the
world about the Earth, Earth observations, environmental policy, and new and emerging
environmentally-friendly and earth-observing technologies.
Subscribe to the Earthzine Full Moon Newsletter, which contains summaries of recently
published articles and announcements on upcoming projects. It’s a great resource to find
out what’s happening within the Earth observing community, and completely free. The latest
issue includes articles such as "Welcoming the Worm Moon," "OGC netCDF: Powerful Tool
for Science", and "Tracking the Currents of Fukushima."
IEEE-USA offers free e-books to members in April and May (archived
29 May 2014)
(updated 29 April 2014)
As a special benefit to IEEE members for the month of April, IEEE-USA is offering a free ebook, "Communicating with Congress -- How to Build a Relationship with Your Elected
Officials." Author Russell Harrison, IEEE-USA senior legislative representative, grassroots
activities, offers insight into effective communication techniques to use when meeting with
members of Congress. He encourages readers to be activists and gives guidance on writing
letters to Congress and having a successful congressional visit.
Download now (PDF, 1.8 MB; free to IEEE members; US$7.99 for non-members)
For the month of May, IEEE-USA E-Books will offer "Educating 21st Century Engineers."
IEEE Fellow Dr. James Gover and Dr. Paul Huray wrote this e-book to raise awareness of the
declining interest many U.S. students have in a career in engineering. The authors advocate
for the federal government to declare engineering a public good, and for corporations to fill
a major role in engineering education -- as engineers invent, improve, design and manage
the production of technology that drives much of our economy. Look for the special link on 1
May.
To purchase IEEE members-only products and to receive the member discount on eligible
products, members must log in with their IEEE Accounts.
IEEE-USA E-Books seeks authors to write an e-book, or a series of e-books, on career
guidance and development topics. If you have an idea for an e-book that will educate other
IEEE members on a particular topic of expertise, e-mail your e-book proposal to IEEE-USA
E-Book Chair Gus Gaynor, or IEEE-USA Publishing Manager Georgia C. Stelluto.
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New IEEE vTools features and enhancements (archived 19 March 2014)
(updated 28 January 2014)
The IEEE MGA vTools team is happy to announce successful new releases for the following
vTools applications:
vTools.Meetings version 4.3 introduces new features and usability enhancements, such as:
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event sub-category added to Meetings and L31 reports, in support of geographic unit
vitality;
Find Meetings feature will provide volunteers the option to search for all meetings
within their Region;
registration e-mail confirmation can include meal selection and a "Join IEEE" link;
when creating a new meeting from an existing meeting, all registration fees and
levels and menu options will be copied to the new meeting.
Learn more about additional vTools.Meetings new features
vTools.WebInABox version 2.3 provides a simple and convenient way for staff to create and
manage organizational unit (OU) Web sites for the OUs they support.
vTools.Surveys version 1.2 is updated to comply with Fluid Surveys API Version 2.
Applauding 50 years of IEEE Fellows (archived 19 March 2014)
(updated 28 January 2014)
In 2014, IEEE will mark its 50th Fellow class. It represents decades of honoring IEEE
Fellows whose extraordinary accomplishments have changed the world.
The IEEE grade of Fellow was born in 1964 out of the merge of the American Institute of
Electrical Engineers (AIEE) and the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE). The emphasis on the
elevation was and still is reserved for select IEEE members who have contributed
importantly to the advancement of engineering, science, and technology, bringing the
realization of significant value to society.
Only one-tenth of one percent of the total voting membership can be elevated in any one
year. Over the last fifty years, IEEE has elevated roughly 10,000 members to this honor.
This is a very small percentage compared to the total membership. Unquestionably, Fellows
are the crown jewels of the organization. One can only imagine what the next fifty years will
bring and the new technology that will be developed, discovered, or taught, and what new
IEEE Fellows will be recognized for their achievements.
Throughout the year, various celebrations will take place to honor those who have achieved
this distinction. If you know an IEEE Fellow, congratulate him/her again for receiving this
honor. You can recognize them personally, or you can acknowledge them publicly at Region
meetings, Society meetings, Section meetings, and/or conferences.
Learn more about the IEEE Fellow Program
New IEEE Fellows online directory (archived 19 March 2014)
(updated 28 January 2014)
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New to the Fellow Web site is the redesigned Fellows Directory. It is the most
comprehensive online search and networking tool available to members. If you need to
complete an IEEE Fellow nomination or gather information for a Region, Section, or Society,
it’s now easy to accomplish.
The information in the directory can be accessed by six categories: alphabetical by last
name, year elevated, gender, IEEE Region, IEEE Society, and deceased. Within these
categories, members can search, sort, or run a filter. For example, a report can be compiled
on all Fellows within a specific Region elevated in a particular year. The directory allows
members to view the profiles of Fellows, plus the ability to network with the Fellows. If you
are not an IEEE member, you will have limited access to certain information. The directory
works on handheld devices and computers.
Access the directory
Update on the member group insurance program for US, Canada, and
Puerto Rico (archived 19 March 2014)
(posted 28 January 2014)
The IEEE Member Group Insurance Program administrator changed its name effective 1
January 2014. Members will see the rollout of the administrator’s new business name from
Marsh Consumer, a service of Seabury & Smith, Inc., to Mercer Consumer, a service of
Mercer Health & Benefits Administration LLC. This name change reflects a transfer of
business channels to an affiliate company under the parent company, Marsh & McLennan
Companies (MMC).
Mercer Consumer will continue to deliver the same level of service and dedication members
have come to expect. Under the new name, the company will still operate at the same
location with the same dedicated team and notable integrity.
Please note there will be no change to the customer service toll-free number. It will
continue to operate at 1-800-493-IEEE (4333). However, going forward, the customer
service e-mail address will change to IEEE.service@mercer.com. The old e-mail address will
continue to operate with all e-mails being routed to the new e-mail box.
IEEE Member Group Insurance Program is administered by Mercer Consumer, a service of
Mercer Health & Benefits Administration LLC.
Announcing 2014 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients (archived 19
March 2014)
(updated 3 February 2014)
The IEEE Awards Board is pleased to announce the 2014 IEEE Medal and Recognition
recipients, as approved by the IEEE Board of Directors.
The 2014 IEEE Medal of Honor recipient is B. Jayant Baliga (LFIEEE) - Distinguished
University Professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, “for the
invention, implementation, and commercialization of power semiconductor devices with
widespread benefits to society.”
View the complete list of recipients and citations (PDF, 47 KB)
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The 2014 IEEE Honors Ceremony will be 23 August in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in
conjunction with IEEE Sections Congress 2014.
Nominations are due 1 July 2014 for 2015 IEEE Medals and Recognitions.
Learn more about IEEE Awards
Call for participants: MGA Volunteer Leadership Training Program:
deadline 14 March (archived 19 March 2014)
(posted 25 February 2014)
In 2013, MGA piloted a volunteer leadership training program with IEEE volunteers who are
considered potential future leaders in their geographic units. The MGA Board has approved a
recommendation to continue this program in 2014.
MGA is looking for 30 current volunteers who have a desire to learn about the broader IEEE
and want to participate in IEEE committees. The six-month program will run from April to
September. Qualified participants should be willing to invest four to eight hours per month.
Selected volunteers will be exposed to a more in-depth learning of the broader IEEE
structure and organizational units outside of MGA. They will also acquire practical leadership
experience that can be applied in their professional environment.
If you know someone who would be a good candidate, please encourage them to complete
a candidate application form.
Candidates must be Graduate Student members or a higher grade and should have more
than two years of IEEE volunteer experience. Additional criteria can be found in the
application form. The deadline to submit the application is 14 March 2014.
E-mail questions to Maria Schneider, Program Manager
Last call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2015: deadline 1
March (archived 19 March 2014)
(posted 25 February 2014)
IEEE Fellow is a distinction reserved for select IEEE members. The honor is conferred by the
IEEE Board of Directors upon a person with an extraordinary record of accomplishments in
any of the IEEE fields of interest.
If you know of an IEEE colleague who is a Senior member or Life Senior member in good
standing, has completed five years of service in any grade of IEEE membership, and has
made an outstanding contribution to the electronics or electrical engineering profession, you
can nominate this person in one of four categories: Application Engineer/Practitioner,
Educator, Research Engineer/Scientist, or Technical Leader.
Nominations for the Fellow Class of 2015 are now being accepted. The deadline is 1 March
2014.
Learn more about the Fellow program and the application process
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Last call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members
Fund: deadline 7 March (archived 19 March 2014)
(posted 25 February 2014)
The IEEE Foundation cultivates relationships and resources to advance IEEE’s core purpose
to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. To fulfill its
role, the IEEE Foundation awards grants to new and innovative projects and administers
more than 130 funds that support a variety of educational, humanitarian, historical
preservation, and peer recognition programs of IEEE units.
The IEEE Life Members Committee (LMC) seeks to support programs that promote
engineering to the pre-college community, the professional development of young
electrical/computer engineers, the history of electrical/computer engineering, and the
interest of Life members.
The LMC is responsible for the administration of the IEEE Life Members Fund (LMF), in
coordination with the IEEE Foundation. The Fund supports the awarding of grants to
projects of interest to Life members, potential engineers, and engineering students.
Along with the IEEE Foundation, LMC accepts grant applications for new and innovative
projects two times per year. The grant application deadlines for 2014 are 7 March and 1
August. If your Unit, Section, or Chapter has a project in the areas of interest to Life
members, you are welcome to apply for a grant through the IEEE Foundation Web page.
Before submitting an application online, please review the IEEE Foundation grant guidelines.
E-mail questions to the IEEE Foundation
Announcing 2014 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients (archived 19
March 2014)
(updated 3 February 2014)
The IEEE Awards Board is pleased to announce the 2014 IEEE Medal and Recognition
recipients, as approved by the IEEE Board of Directors.
The 2014 IEEE Medal of Honor recipient is B. Jayant Baliga (LFIEEE) - Distinguished
University Professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, “for the
invention, implementation, and commercialization of power semiconductor devices with
widespread benefits to society.”
View the complete list of recipients and citations (PDF, 47 KB)
The 2014 IEEE Honors Ceremony will be 23 August in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in
conjunction with IEEE Sections Congress 2014.
Nominations are due 1 July 2014 for 2015 IEEE Medals and Recognitions.
Learn more about IEEE Awards
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Featured news around IEEE: IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter (archived 19
March 2014)
(updated 25 February 2014)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
This month's featured IEEE News source is IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter.
The February edition of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter is live and provides articles on the
future of utilities; smart grid employment trends; impact of smart grid technologies on
distribution utilities; and telecommunication needs for distributed generation.
Strengthening Section and Student Branch relationships (archived 25
February 2014)
(posted 26 November 2013)
As a Section leader, you may or may not be aware of the Student Branches in your area
and the work they have been doing for IEEE. The IEEE Student Services team has begun an
initiative to assist IEEE Student Branches and Sections in strengthening their relationships.
Your help is needed.
In your role as Section leader, you have the opportunity to provide development and growth
opportunities to the students and future leaders in your area. Student Services would like to
work with your Section to foster this relationship. Here are a few questions for you to
consider as a Section leader:
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Do you know all the universities under your Section leadership?
Are you in touch with the Student Branch leaders in your area?
Have you invited members of the local Student Branches to attend a meeting or
event?
Have you appointed a Section Student Representative?
If you are already working with your local Student Branches, we want to hear about it. If
you are not, we are happy to provide resources to you. Your collaboration with Student
Branches will help your local entities connect even further.
E-mail IEEE Student Services
2013 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 31 March
(updated 25 February 2014)
(updated 28 January 2014)
All Section officers and Chapter/Affinity Group chairs have been contacted with a reminder
that the following annual reports are required to be eligible for a rebate:
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Meeting Activity;
Current Officers;
Financial Reporting
o geographic unit treasurers are responsible for recording the financial activity
of their unit and any sub-units (Subsections, Chapters, and/or Affinity
Groups) using NetSuite;
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original year-end bank statements and investment-account statements (not
IEEE Concentration Banking and Investment Accounts) must be provided.
Please upload copies of those documents via the MGA Compliance Reporting
Web page.
Financial activity should be accurately entered into NetSuite as soon as possible but
no later than 31 March 2014. In order to be eligible for the 10% rebate bonus, as
part of the annual reporting requirements, your financials should be completed in
NetSuite and a year-end bank statement (not IEEE Concentration Banking and
Investment Accounts) should be submitted to IEEE no later than 15 February 2014.
Additional information on Annual Reporting and the 2013 Rebate Schedule are
available.
E-mail MGA staff with questions
Engineers wanted: help organizations create apps to further their
missions (updated 25 February 2014)
(updated 3 February 2014)
Want to do your part in helping organizations change the world? As part of its commitment
to the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), IEEE will be launching App-E-Feat, a Web site that will
help organizations that lack the resources to develop mobile applications that will help
collect data to further their missions.
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta is leading this initiative that will match engineers with
organizations that need assistance in creating their mobile app.
Your expertise in developing and/or adapting open source code will help the organizations
advance their missions through a digital platform.
Interested? Fill out a quick, online form
You will be contacted when further details are available.
E-mail Corporate Communications with questions
IEEE Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) transformation to IEEE
Young Professionals (archived 3 February 2014)
(posted 28 January 2014)
Please join IEEE Young Professionals Committee Chair, Timothy Wong, and members of the
Committee, as they lead an information session on IEEE Graduates of the Last Decade
(GOLD)'s exciting transformation to IEEE Young Professionals. This session will cover the
background and timeline for the ongoing transition, plus new branding elements and
resources for your use as you attract, retain, and engage young professional members.
The session is open to all volunteers and will be held on Friday, 31 January 2014, at 8:00
PM E.T. It will be also be made available on demand.
E-mail IEEE Young Professionals to join the live session or access the on demand version
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Last call for nominations: IEEE Student Awards: deadline 1 February
(archived 3 February 2014)
(posted 28 January 2014)
The IEEE Student Awards Program recognizes the contributions of student members to the
successful operation of their branches. All nominations for the following awards must be
submitted through the IEEE Student Awards online submission portal (deadline 1 February
2014):
Student Enterprise Award
Larry K. Wilson Regional Student Activities Award
Darrel Chong Student Activity Award
Regional Exemplary Student Branch Award
Outstanding Branch Counselor and Advisor Award Recognition Program
2014 Presidents' Change the World Competition: registration
deadline 31 January (archived 3 February 2014)
(posted 28 January 2014)
The IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition recognizes and rewards students who
identify a real-world problem and apply engineering, science, computing, and leadership
skills to solve it. The contest offers students the perfect opportunity to have their ingenuity
and enthusiasm for engineering and technology recognized by prestigious IEEE members
around the globe. The registration deadline is 31 January 2014.
E-mail IEEE Student Services with questions
Last call for nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards: deadline 31
January; volunteers needed for IEEE Awards (archived 3 February 2014)
(posted 28 January 2014)
Nominations are due 31 January annually for the IEEE Technical Field Awards (TFAs). IEEE
TFAs are awarded for contributions or leadership in a specific field of interest of the IEEE
and are among the highest awards presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors.
All IEEE members are encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within
their technical fields.
Since 1917, the IEEE Awards Program has paid tribute to technical professionals whose
exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact on
technology, society, the engineering profession, and humanity. By this means, the image
and prestige of the organization, its members, and the profession are all enhanced.
Download nomination forms and award-specific criteria
Learn more about IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions
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E-mail IEEE Awards for more information
Nominations are due 1 July 2014 for the 2015 IEEE Medals and Recognitions, including the
prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor.
In addition to seeking nominations for Medals, Recognitions, and Awards, the IEEE Awards
Board is also seeking nominations for volunteer positions.
Visit the IEEE Nominations and Appointments Web page to nominate yourself or someone
else to serve as IEEE Awards Board Chair, Vice Chair, or Member-at-Large (deadline 15
March)
Visit the IEEE Awards Board Nominations and Appointments Web page to apply to serve on
an award selection committee or an Awards Board committee (nominations ongoing)
IEEE Assembly announces 2014 corporate officers (archived 28 January
2014)
(posted 26 November 2013)
The IEEE Assembly annually selects the following five Corporate Officers: IEEE Secretary,
IEEE Treasurer, IEEE Vice President, Educational Activities, IEEE Vice President, Member
and Geographic Activities, and IEEE Vice President, Publication Services and Products. All
are one year terms.
Ralph M. Ford was selected as 2014 IEEE Vice President, Member and Geographic Activities.
Learn more about the selected Corporate Officers
2013 MGA Award recipients announced (archived 28 January 2014)
(posted 26 November 2013)
At its 23 November 2013 meeting, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board
selected the 2013 MGA Award recipients, including:
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MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award: Mini Thomas (R10), Delhi Section, "For
outstanding innovation and leadership in IEEE member and student member
development and engagement, global dissemination of the IEEE message, and
collaboration across organizational units."
MGA Innovation Award: Carole Carey (R2), Baltimore Section, "For innovative
approaches to collaboration between IEEE organizational units, resulting in increased
member engagement, new opportunities for member networking, and unique
program agendas for technical and professional development."
Also selected were recipients for the MGA Leadership, Achievement, and GOLD Achievement
Awards.
View a complete list of the 17 recipients and additional information
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Register for upcoming Student Webinars on STEP programs and
Student Services year in review (archived 28 January 2014)
(updated 17 December 2013)
The IEEE Student Services team is pleased to announce webinars on the topics of Student
Transition and Elevation Program (STEP) and Student Services: A Year in Review. The
sessions are open to any IEEE member who is interested in or currently works with
Students/Graduate Student Members.
Upcoming webinars include:
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Student Services: A Year in Review: 30 December 2013, at 12 p.m. ET
This webinar will review 2013 student activities, training opportunities for volunteers, and
key dates for the upcoming semester for Student Branches.
Register now for the Year in Review webinar
Visit the Student Webinar Web page to learn of newly scheduled webinars, view past
presentation slides, or request past recording links
IEEE members select Howard Michel as 2014 IEEE President-Elect
(archived 28 January 2014)
(posted 28 October 2013)
Howard E. Michel, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA,
has been selected as 2014 IEEE President-Elect. Pending acceptance of the Teller's
Committee report by the IEEE Board of Directors on 24-25 November, Michel will begin
serving as IEEE President on 1 January 2015. He will succeed 2014 IEEE President J.
Roberto B. de Marca of Pontifical Catholic University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The other
candidate for 2014 IEEE President-Elect was Tariq S. Durrani of the University of
Strathclyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Both candidates were nominated by the IEEE
Board of Directors.
The following individuals were elected to the office of IEEE Region Delegate-Elect/DirectorElect, 2014-2015:
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Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
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5:
7:
9:
Ronald A. Tabroff
James M. Conrad
Francis B. Grosz, Jr.
Witold M. Kinsner
Antonio C. Ferreira
Review the complete 2013 IEEE Annual Election results
IEEE geographic unit officer term limits (archived 28 January 2014)
(posted 28 October 2013)
At its 30 June 2012 meeting, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board
approved a motion that limits the number of years any one individual may serve in any one
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geographic unit officer position. This term limit policy is applicable to the following
geographic units: Region, Section, Subsection, Geographic Council, Chapter, and Affinity
Group.
Section 9 of the IEEE MGA Operations Manual - Geographic Organizational Units - includes
the new policy. It states that: “All officers shall not serve in any one position, in any single
organizational unit, more than six years in total.” The policy also states that “exceptions to
this rule require approval by the Region Director who will annually report such exceptions to
the MGA Board.”
MGA staff will be distributing notifications to those volunteers who are about to reach, have
reached, or have exceeded the six year limit in one position in the same organizational unit.
Please e-mail MGA staff with questions about this process
Call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2015: deadline 1 March
(archived 28 January 2014)
(posted 28 October 2013)
IEEE Fellow is a distinction reserved for select IEEE members. The honor is conferred by the
IEEE Board of Directors upon a person with an extraordinary record of accomplishments in
any of the IEEE fields of interest.
If you know of an IEEE colleague who is a Senior member or Life Senior member in good
standing, has completed five years of service in any grade of IEEE membership, and who
has made an outstanding contribution to the electronic or electrical engineering profession,
you can nominate this person in one of four categories: Application Engineer/Practitioner,
Educator, Research Engineer/Scientist, or Technical Leader.
Nominations for the Fellow Class of 2015 are now being accepted. The deadline is 1 March
2014.
Learn more about the Fellow program and the application process
IEEE Power & Energy Society Scholars announced (archived 17
December 2013)
(posted 28 October 2013)
The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative is proud to announce the
distribution of scholarships for the 2013-14 academic school year to 228 undergraduate
students at 116 universities across the United States and Canada. This is the first time
recipients have been selected from Canada. PES provides multi-year scholarships and career
experience opportunities to qualifying electrical engineering undergraduate students in
Regions 1-7. A student can receive up to three years of funding interspersed with up to two
years of valuable, hands-on career experience. The application period for the 2014-15
academic school year will open on 1 March 2014.
Learn more about the scholarships and/or view the complete list of recipients
Find a PES Chapter near you
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Order an IEEE membership development kit (archived 17 December
2013)
(posted 23 September 2013)
IEEE’s membership development kit is a great way to attract new members to your
organization. Materials in the kit, including recruitment brochures, related information
brochures, professional member grade application forms, posters, and other promotional
supplies can be set up at your conference or tradeshow display table and handed out to
potential members.
Many IEEE organizational units are already using the kit with much success.
Order a membership development kit at no charge (IEEE account and password required)
Visit the Membership Development Web pages for more information
Call for nominations: MGA Student Awards (archived 17 December 2013)
(posted 23 September 2013)
The MGA Student Activities Committee would like to congratulate the 2013 MGA Student
Award recipients.
The deadline for 2014 MGA Student awards is 1 February 2014.
Follow the individual award links below to view the 2013 recipients and submit nominees for
2014:
IEEE Student Enterprise Award
Larry K. Wilson Regional Student Activities Award
IEEE Outstanding Branch Counselor and Advisor Award Recognition Program
The Darrel Chong Student Activity Award
IEEE Regional Exemplary Student Branch Award
Call for nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards (archived 17
December 2013)
(posted 23 September 2013)
Nominations are due 31 January annually for the IEEE Technical Field Awards (TFAs). IEEE
TFAs are awarded for contributions or leadership in a specific field of interest of the IEEE
and are among the highest awards presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors.
All IEEE members are encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within
their technical fields.
Since 1917, the IEEE Awards Program has paid tribute to technical professionals whose
exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact on
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technology, society, the engineering profession, and humanity. By this means, the image
and prestige of the organization, its members, and the profession are all enhanced.
Download nomination forms and award-specific criteria
Learn more about IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions
E-mail IEEE Awards for more information
Call for nominations: IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member
Award (archived 17 December 2013)
(posted 23 September 2013)
Have you worked with a dedicated member of the IEEE professional staff that has shown
outstanding service and leadership in IEEE? Nominate him or her for the IEEE Eric Herz
Outstanding Staff Member Award.
The award is named for Mr. Eric Herz, a longtime dedicated volunteer and staff member at
IEEE. It is presented annually for demonstrated contributions over a long period by a
present or past full time staff member who has served at least ten years on the professional
team.
The nomination deadline is 31 January 2014.
Download nomination forms and award-specific criteria
E-mail IEEE Awards staff for more information
Last call for student project entries for 2013 Smarter Planet
Challenge: Student Projects Changing the World: deadline 1
November (archived 26 November 2013)
(updated 23 October 2013)
Do you have an innovative solution to a real-world or humanitarian problem? Are you ready
to apply your engineering and business skills in order to develop and implement your
solution? Are you willing to share your knowledge and expertise so that future students can
benefit and learn from your project experience? If you answered yes to these questions, the
IBM/IEEE 2013 Smarter Planet Challenge is for you.
The competition is open to college/university students from all geographic locations.
Student teams should have three to five members in any year of university study. At least
one team member must be an IEEE member. The deadline is 1 November 2013.
The purpose of the competition is to identify student developed multi‐disciplinary projects
that solve real‐world or humanitarian problems, are ready for implementation, and can be
used by faculty and future students as a classroom project to help students at any level
learn about applying engineering, science, and other disciplines to solve real-world
problems. It's a great opportunity to put engineering skills to use and earn cash prizes.
Learn more about the Smarter Planet Challenge
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IEEE launches new mentoring program (archived 26 November 2013)
(posted 15 August 2013)
IEEE has recently launched a new mentoring service called IEEE MentorCentre. This product
allows individuals seeking a professional mentoring partnership to identify potential mentors
based upon their specialized area of practice, level of experience, Societal affiliation, or a
number of other factors. Similarly, those willing to give back to the profession can register
as a mentor. This new service replaces the Mentoring Connection product formerly offered
to IEEE members.
IEEE members who are above Student grade can utilize this service to either register as or
find a mentor. The new service provides features not found in IEEE’s previous system,
including more fields to narrow down the preferred profile of the mentor and mentor
controls that allow them to control how they are viewed in the system based upon their
availability.
Visit IEEE MentorCentre today and get started
New global insurance marketplace for Regions 8, 9, and 10 (archived
26 November 2013)
(posted 15 August 2013)
IEEE is pleased to announce the launch of a global insurance marketplace, powered by
Clements Worldwide, for members based in Regions 8, 9, and 10. This new marketplace will
allow members seeking insurance to easily access programs and get quotes online. The
marketplace includes the currently offered international Term Life Insurance plan, and will
be the site for other plans offered as Clements Worldwide introduces new programs to meet
personal risk-management needs. The marketplace is also designed to act as an
informational insurance hub for IEEE members, with a library of articles and content
covering risk-management topics. Additionally, the highly interactive marketplace will give
members the opportunity to provide feedback, request service, or submit questions.
Learn more about the Clements Worldwide Insurance Marketplace for Regions 8, 9, and 10
Learn more about IEEE insurance programs in the US and Canada
Join a new member orientation webinar (archived 26 November 2013)
(posted 15 August 2013)
All new higher-grade IEEE members are invited to participate in a New Member Orientation
session designed to help members get the most out of their membership. These live
webinars, which include a 30-minute formal presentation followed by Q&A, provide an
overview of IEEE membership and access instructions for members-only benefits and
services. Topics include managing your IEEE Account, setting up a profile on memberNet,
logging into myIEEE, networking opportunities, and much more.
Visit the Welcome to IEEE Web page to register for a New Member Orientation, typically
held on the fourth Thursday of each month. Webinars are held at both 9:00 AM ET and 3:00
PM ET each day.
E-mail Denise Maestri for more information
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New video provides insights on Open Access Publishing (archived 26
November 2013)
(posted 15 August 2013)
A just-released video, IEEE OA: The Case for Open Access Publishing, explores this growing
area of scholarly publishing and the reasons why open access matters to authors,
researchers, and the public. It also introduces IEEE Access, the newest addition to the
expanding IEEE product line.
This is a collaborative effort among IEEE departments: Marketing, Sales and Design;
Publications; and Technical Activities.
View IEEE OA: The Case for Open Access Publishing Video
IEEE Annual Election: last chance to vote: deadline 1 October
(archived 23 October 2013)
(updated 23 September 2013)
Annual ballots were sent via first-class mail to all voting IEEE members on 15 August.
Members also received an e-mail with instructions on how they can access the ballot
electronically, instead of by mail.
Learn more about how to access the ballot electronically, update your member profile, and
more
Do you know whom you will choose for 2014 IEEE president-elect? To help you decide, The
Institute asked the candidates, IEEE Fellow Tariq S. Durrani and Senior Member Howard E.
Michel, to weigh in on important IEEE issues.
Read their interviews to learn where the candidates stand on top IEEE issues
IEEE Day 2013 will be held on Tuesday, 1 October (archived 23 October
2013)
(updated 3 September 2013)
IEEE Day 2013, to be held on Tuesday, 1 October, is the 4th time in history when engineers
worldwide will celebrate the anniversary of the first time IEEE members gathered to share
their technical ideas in 1884.
While the world benefits from what's new, IEEE is focused on what’s next. Thus, this year's
theme will be "Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow."
What event will your Section, Chapter, or Student Branch conduct that promotes the
theme?
Submit your event now
Check out this year's photo contest
View the IEEE Day T-shirt design
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Follow IEEE Day on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Last call for nominations: MGA Awards: deadline 15 October (archived
23 October 2013)
(updated 23 September 2013)
You can help recognize the efforts of outstanding volunteers by nominating individuals for
one of the prestigious MGA Awards. Each award has a unique mission and criteria and offers
the opportunity to honor distinguished colleagues, inspiring teachers, and corporate leaders.
If you know someone who has made substantial regional contributions through innovative
projects, exemplary leadership, service, or by fulfilling the goals of transnational activities,
consider nominating them for one of the following awards:
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MGA
MGA
MGA
MGA
MGA
Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award
Innovation Award
Leadership Award
Achievement Award
GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Achievement Award
Please visit the MGA Award Nomination Web page to review the nominator guidelines and
eligibility requirements, reference the step-by-step submission instructions, and link to the
portal for nominations.
The deadline for nominations (completed nomination form and two endorsement letters) is
15 October 2013.
Registration open for IEEE Xtreme 7.0 Programming Competition
(archived 23 October 2013)
(posted 23 September 2013)
Registration is now open for IEEEXtreme 7.0, scheduled for 26 October 2013. IEEEXtreme is
a global challenge in which teams of IEEE student members – supported by an IEEE Student
Branch, advised and proctored by an IEEE member – compete in a 24-hour time span
against each other to solve a set of programming problems. The registration deadline is 10
October.
View rules and previous winners
See what students are saying about IEEEXtreme on facebook
Register now
Join the virtual IEEE Education Fair: 21-24 October (archived 23 October
2013)
(posted 23 September 2013)
IEEE Educational Activities is hosting a virtual education fair from 21-24 October 2013 titled,
“IEEE Education Fair: Envisioning the Future of Science, Technology, and Engineering
Education.” The event is free and available to all IEEE members in Regions 1-10.
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The Fair is designed to raise awareness of engineering and technology education needs with
a view into the next 10 – 15 years; areas of focus include educational trends for preuniversity, university, and continuing education audiences. It will also incorporate virtual
trade show floor with booths providing attendees access to a variety of IEEE programs,
products, and services.
The final day of the Fair is dedicated to IEEE Hot Topics, bringing subject matter experts in
the areas of Cyber Security, Smart Grid, and Cloud Computing.
Register or view the agenda
Follow Educational Activities on Twitter
IEEE-HKN announces upcoming events (archived 23 October 2013)
(posted 23 September 2013)
IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) is a unique membership organization dedicated to
encouraging and recognizing excellence in the IEEE designated fields of interest. Members
consist of students, alumni, and other professionals who have demonstrated exceptional
academic and professional accomplishments. IEEE-HKN currently comprises nearly 200
university chapters, a variety of committees, many active member volunteers, and
thousands of student members.
Upcoming events include:
Enter the IEEE-HKN Photo contest, deadline 14 October
Enter the IEEE-HKN Video contest, deadline 14 October
Join the IEEE-HKN Virtual Student Leadership Conference on 24 October
Find out what the chapter on your campus has planned for IEEE-HKN Founders Day on 28
October
View the slate for the IEEE-HKN Board of Governors 2014 election (1 October - November
1)
New Student Member Webinar Series focuses on student offerings
and involvement (archived 23 October 2013)
(updated 3 September 2013)
IEEE has introduced a new Student Webinar Series. The focus is on building awareness of
what is offered to students and ways students can get involved in IEEE activities.
Upcoming webinars include:
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MyIEEE: 19 September 2013, at 11 a.m. ET
Register now for this webinar
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Student Branch-Section Collaboration: 27 September 2013, at 12 p.m. ET
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Register now for this webinar
Past topics have included:
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Student Activities at IEEE: An introduction to Student Activities at IEEE, information
on getting more involved with your Student Branch and IEEE as a whole.
Student Branch Development: Discussed Student Branch operations, officer duties,
and how to engage members. Students and volunteers were able to ask questions,
discuss their branch, and share best practices.
Why Volunteer?: Discussed volunteering at IEEE. Students and volunteers learned
about resources, rewards, and outreach opportunities for volunteering at all levels of
the organization.
Leadership and Where Are IEEE Students Now: Provided insight into leadership at
IEEE and addressed the following questions: Are you an emerging student leader or
a leader wanting to better lead your Student Branch? Interested in seeing where
some IEEE students are now?
Visit the Student Webinar Web page to learn of newly scheduled webinars, view past
presentation slides, or request past recording links
Last call for nominations: IEEE-USA Awards: deadline extended to 31
August (archived 23 September 2013)
(updated 30 July 2013)
Remember how great it felt to be recognized for an achievement or to witness someone you
admire receiving recognition for his or her effort? Now is the time to nominate deserving
individuals for one of the prestigious IEEE-USA Awards.
Nominations are accepted until 31 August 2013 for:
Professionalism Awards;
Technical Awards;
Literary Awards.
Visit IEEE-USA for more information
MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients announced (archived 23
September 2013)
(posted 23 July 2013)
On 29 June 2013, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board selected the following
recipients of the 2013 MGA Outstanding Large and Small Section Awards:
2013 MGA Outstanding Large Section Award recipient is the IEEE North Jersey Section from
Region 1;
2013 MGA Outstanding Small Section Award recipient is the IEEE Green Mountain Section
from Region 1.
Congratulations to the North Jersey and Green Mountain Sections for being selected for
these awards "For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE
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for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student
Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries."
This year’s recipients, as well as previous recipients, are listed on the MGA Outstanding
Section Awards Web page. There is also a section of the page highlighting some of the 2012
calendar year activities of the recipients and nominees.
Announcing 2014 IEEE MGA Board members and committee chairs
(archived 23 September 2013)
(posted 23 July 2013)
The MGA Assembly met Thursday, 27 June 2013, and determined the slate of candidates for
the office of 2013 IEEE Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities, to be sent to
the IEEE Assembly for selection in November 2013:
Ralph Ford (R2) - Erie, PA, USA
David Green (R3) - Birmingham, AL, USA
The MGA Assembly also selected the 2014 MGA Treasurer and Vice Chairs, as follows:
MGA Treasurer: Don Bramlett (R4) - Livonia, MI, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Geographic Unit Operations: Murty Polavarapu (R2) - Manassas, VA, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Information Management: S. Gopakumar (R10) - Trivandrum, India
MGA Vice Chair, Member Development: Ronald Jensen (R4) - Rochester, MN, USA
MGA Vice Chair, Strategic Management and Analysis: Wai-Choong (Lawrence) Wong (R10) Singapore
The MGA Board met Saturday, 29 June 2013, and approved the 2014 MGA Committee Chair
appointments, recommended by the MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee.
Please visit the 2014 MGA Volunteers Web page for more information.
Help promote the IEEE Foundation with print and Web ads (archived
23 September 2013)
(posted 23 July 2013)
The IEEE Foundation is the philanthropic arm of IEEE. In an effort to best invest donor
dollars into programs, we ask for your help in increasing awareness of the IEEE Foundation.
Please promote the IEEE Foundation by using ads from the current campaign, Inspiring the
Future, which highlights IEEE Foundation initiatives: Education, Innovation and
Preservation. Some ads also feature the 40th anniversary.
Region, Section, and Membership editors are encouraged to visit the IEEE Promo Library to
find the ready-to-use downloadable PDFs, in multiple dimensions for print, and various
popular Web ad sizes. The print ads are under “Member Benefits,” and the Web ads are in
the section titled “Browse Web Ads by Size.”
Your assistance will help increase awareness of the IEEE Foundation and 40 years of
Inspiring the Future with IEEE.
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E-mail IEEE Foundation staff with questions regarding advertisements and placement
IEEE Women in Engineering news: WIE meetups, online live
discussions, and app (archived 23 September 2013)
(updated 23 July 2013)
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Meetup held alongside IEEE Meeting Series
On Friday, 28 June 2013, IEEE hosted a meetup in San Diego, CA, USA, for women in
technology in partnership with IEEE Women in Engineering and the GeekGirl Tech
Conference. A meetup is a small networking event where people with a similar interest
convene around a particular topic. The event was designed to capitalize on IEEE leadership
currently in town for the IEEE Meeting Series and accomplished the goal of holding an event
in conjunction with a larger IEEE meeting that had direct impact on the local community.
Over 70 women attended, with representation from Qualcomm, Scripps Research Institute,
SAIC, Sally Ride Science, and many other technology organizations. Additionally, students
and professors at the University of San Diego and University of California-San Diego,
members of the Society of Women Engineers - San Diego chapter, start-up companies, and
independent women entrepreneurs attended. Due to the success of the event, other
meetups are being considered for future locations.
E-mail IEEE Women in Engineering for more information on hosting a Women in Technology
Meetup in your community
Online live discussions
In 2013, IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) will hold ten online live discussions on the WIE
Facebook page that connect IEEE women engineers with the larger engineering community.
View the WIE events page for dates and more information
Join the chat on the Women in Engineering Facebook page
IEEE Women in Engineering App - Additional WIE Resources
Download the IEEE Women in Engineering free App from Apple
Or search IEEE WIE on your iPad or iPhone. The Android version will be available shortly.
View the PDF version online
Sponsors needed for IEEEXtreme 7.0 Programming Competition
(archived 23 September 2013)
(posted 26 June 2013)
IEEEXtreme is looking for sponsors for the annual computer programming student
competition, IEEEXtreme, scheduled for 26 October 2013. IEEEXtreme is a global challenge
in which teams of IEEE Student members, supported by an IEEE Student Branch and
advised and proctored by an IEEE member, compete in a 24-hour time span against each
other to solve a set of programming problems.
Sponsorship of IEEEXtreme 7.0 includes Web and print advertising opportunities for
branding and awareness before, during, and after the competition. Sponsorship is an
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excellent way to get an edge on recruiting the next generation of top talent in the
engineering, computer, and technology fields.
E-mail the IEEEXtreme team for sponsorship packages
IEEE congratulates 220 new Senior members; submit a Senior
member application (archived 23 September 2013)
(updated 19 August 2013)
The IEEE Admission and Advancement (A&A) Senior Member Review Panel meeting, held 27
July 2013 in Chicago, IL, USA, welcomed 220 new Senior members. The next IEEE Senior
Member Review Panel Meeting will be held 14 September 2013, in Benelux, Region 8
(Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg).
View the list of members elevated to Senior member status
View 2013 Review Panel dates and locations
View the benefits of being a Senior member
Review the list of requirements
Nominate an IEEE member for Senior member grade
Apply directly for Senior member grade (IEEE account and password required)
All applicants are encouraged to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) with their
application, which should include dates and details clearly documenting the applicant's ten
years of professional experience (education and work experience) and five years of
significant performance. Significant performance need not be consecutive years.
Applicants can check the status of their application close of business (COB) every Friday
Last call for nominations: 2014 MGA committee members and
liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 9 August 2013)
(updated 23 July 2013)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is seeking candidates to serve as MGA committee members and liaisons to other
organizational units in 2014. Each IEEE Region is encouraged to submit nominations to help
ensure that MGA is globally balanced. Self-nominations are encouraged. The deadline to
submit nominations is 1 August 2013.
Review the list of available 2014 MGA positions
Complete the online nomination form for yourself or someone else
E-mail MGA staff with questions
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TAB Hall of Honor: recognize IEEE member contributions to Societies
and Councils: deadline 9 August (archived 9 August 2013)
(posted 23 July 2013)
Many IEEE members have made enormous contributions to the success of IEEE Societies
and Councils over the years. Now, the IEEE Technical Activities Board (TAB) is giving you a
chance to recognize such colleagues through the new IEEE TAB Hall of Honor Recognition.
The TAB Hall of Honor recognizes those persons, living or deceased, who have made
contribution(s) to more than a single IEEE Society or Council. Contributions include the
creation, development, or advancement of the technical objectives of IEEE.
The nomination deadline is 9 August 2013.
Learn more or nominate someone today
Boost membership with the IEEE Conference Member Recruitment
Program (archived 23 July 2013)
(posted 15 May 2013)
The IEEE Conference Member Recruitment Program (CMR) offers an incentive to those who
join IEEE at the conference. Each higher-grade, full-dues-paying IEEE membership applicant
is given one year of membership to one of IEEE's 38 Technical Societies. The program runs
parallel with the IEEE membership year (16 August–15 August) and is one of the most
successful membership development tools available.
The most successful conferences set up a highly visible, staffed membership recruitment
desk and recruit a minimum of 25 new members. Supplies for the table may be ordered
online through the membership development supply form using your IEEE Account.
E-mail Denise Maestri with questions about the CMR program
IEEE Conference Exchange (ICX) updates and enhancements
(archived 23 July 2013)
(posted 15 May 2013)
In response to feedback from contributors regarding their experience with the IEEE
conference application process, IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) has undertaken
a priority effort to make it more efficient and user-friendly.
MCE has established a phased approach to make changes to the ICX conference application
form and system along with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) template. The
changes represent the first phase in evolution of the ICX conference application and MOU
template.
Get more information from the full version of this article in the April edition of the IEEE
Conference Organizers’ newsletter
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IEEE Women in Engineering news: online live discussions, WIE app,
and call for award nominations (archived 23 July 2013)
(updated 26 June 2013)
IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group of the Year Award: deadline 1 July
The deadline to submit a nomination for the IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group of
the Year Award is 1 July 2013. The Chair of the winning group will be appointed and shall
serve a one-year term on the IEEE Women in Engineering Committee. The term on the
committee will be 1 January–31 December 2014. In addition to this appointment, the group
will receive a certificate and US$250.
Visit the WIE Affinity Group of the Year Award page for more information
Register now for the Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO), 25-27
July 2013 (archived 23 July 2013)
(updated 26 June 2013)
Registration for the 8th annual Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO) is available through
early July, so register now to secure your spot.
2013 POCO will be held 25–27 July 2013, in Portland, OR, USA.
POCO is an annual educational and networking event for IEEE conference organizers and
organizational unit leadership. This is a great opportunity for conference organizers and
IEEE leadership to increase knowledge about organizing high-quality conferences, meet
colleagues, and learn more about both IEEE and industry conference practices and trends. A
meaningful and interesting program will provide all attendees with useful and practical
skills, valuable contacts and resources, and some thought-provoking and mind-stretching
activities.
This year's theme is "Sustaining Conferences - Economic, Environmental & Social
Opportunities." Discussion each day is centered on topics and approaches with direct
applicability to your events and organizing committees. The program will include an
education day, strategic discussions, and a chance to hear about new services and tools
offered by the conference organizers, the IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events team
(MCE). Topics include one-hour educational sessions on sponsorship, event planning,
finance, publishing, and more, as well as envisioning, branding, and growing your IEEE
conference, and the future of IEEE conferences.
Register now
View the full POCO 2013 agenda (PDF, 18 KB)
Last call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1
July (archived 23 July 2013)
(posted 13 June 2013)
Nominations are due 1 July 2013 for the 2014 IEEE Medals and Recognitions.
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IEEE Medals are the highest recognition within the IEEE awards hierarchy, with the
prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor as the premier award. IEEE Medals embrace broad and
significant contributions within the technical fields of interest of IEEE.
IEEE Recognitions reward members' individual contributions to IEEE, published papers, and
corporate advancements within the IEEE fields of interest.
Recipients are recognized at the formal IEEE Honors Ceremony. All IEEE members are
encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within their technical fields.
Visit the IEEE Awards Web page for more information
E-mail IEEE Awards staff
Thank you for submitting officer, meeting, and financial reports
(archived 27 June 2013)
(posted 25 April 2013)
MGA would like to thank everyone for submitting their officer, meeting, and financial reports
to IEEE in a timely manner. The reports are being reviewed, and rebates will start to be
distributed to the geographic units by the end of April 2013 to those Sections whose officer,
financial, and meeting activity reporting was received complete and subsequently approved.
As a reminder, the rebate is paid to the Section. The funds provided are intended for the
support of not only the Section’s activities but also the activities of its subunits, including
Subsections, Chapters, Affinity Groups, and IEEE Student organizations. Section officers are
encouraged to use rebate funds to support the activities of existing units and to form new
units.
E-mail MGA staff with questions regarding officer reporting
New benefits around the world: Rosetta Stone, Vacation Center, life
insurance (archived 27 June 2013)
(posted 25 April 2013)
IEEE Member Discounts has new programs for IEEE members. Members in Regions 1-10 are
eligible for two new benefits we launched in 2013: Rosetta Stone TOTALe ® discount and
IEEE Vacation Center. The recently launched international term life insurance program
continues to thrive as well.
Rosetta Stone TOTALe can help you learn a language with its totally online and mobile
subscription, which includes sessions with native speakers over the Internet. Choose from
24 languages. You can seek other IEEE members who are enrolled in the same language
module and schedule training sessions together as well. Members pay only US$219 for a
full-year subscription to a language program of their choice. This price is guaranteed to be
the lowest for TOTALe.
Link to this Rosetta Stone TOTALe offer from the IEEE Member Discounts page
IEEE Vacation Center is a portal for several different travel providers, including CruisesOnly,
VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations, TNT Vacations, and theme park discounts. This new
member benefit program provides exclusive member travel discounts, which are not
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available to the general public. Members can select from hundreds of different last-minute
deals or plan future travel either by booking online or speaking with one of IEEE's partners'
travel specialists. You do need to check each provider for terms and conditions and
availability from your location; however, most vacation providers serve the global audience.
International term life insurance, through Clements Worldwide, is now available in 67
countries spanning Europe, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Buying this insurance is very simple because there are no health questions to answer.
Eligible members who enroll in this insurance will get the first 60 days of coverage at no
cost. Follow Clements for more products coming to more countries later in 2013.
Link to Clements' site from the IEEE Insurance Services page
Automatic renewal now available for IEEE membership (archived 27
June 2013)
(posted 25 April 2013)
You may now sign up for automatic renewal of your IEEE membership. The option, available
for the 2014 membership year, includes automatic renewal of your Society memberships
and subscriptions to products and services.
If you sign up for it, benefits such as IEEE Spectrum and The Institute, any subscription to
the IEEE Xplore digital library, access to the IEEE.org e-mail alias, life insurance coverage,
and other member services won’t be interrupted.
Visit the Payment Options section of My Account to enroll in the program
Then simply sign in to your IEEE account and click on Edit in the Automatic Renewal
Preference section at the bottom of the page.
If you choose to renew your membership automatically, a reminder that you’ve done so will
be e-mailed in September, and the primary credit card on file will be charged in October.
Members may have more than one card on file, but only the primary will be used.
Student and Graduate Student members are not eligible, and automatic renewal is not
available for discounted memberships based on special circumstances such as low income,
unemployment, and permanent disability.
Visit the IEEE Support Center for more information
Volunteer Onboarding Pilot Program call for participation: deadline
24 May (archived 7 June 2013)
(posted 15 May 2013)
MGA places a high level of importance on the role of the volunteer at all levels of geographic
units. In 2013, the MGA Board selected modernizing the volunteer experience as one of its
top three goals. Support for this goal is starting with a pilot program to be offered to
volunteers who may be considered potential future leaders in their geographic units.
The pilot program is targeted at current volunteers who have not previously held officer
positions in their geographic units. The pilot will run over a period of six months, and
participants will be asked to invest four to eight hours a month. Those volunteers selected
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to participate in the pilot will be exposed to a more in-depth learning experience regarding
the broader IEEE structure and organizational units outside of MGA. In addition, they will
acquire practical leadership experience that can be applied in their professional
environment. Success with this pilot will set the stage for an ongoing broader program to
develop and prepare future leaders.
Review the selection criteria in the application form (DOC, 103 KB)
Please share this information with volunteers in your unit whom you think may be
interested or would benefit from this pilot experience. The application deadline is 24 May.
E-mail completed forms and questions to Maria Schneider, MGA Program Manager
Last call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions: deadline 20
May (archived 7 June 2013)
(updated May 15 2013)
The IEEE-USA Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee asks for your help in
identifying US IEEE members who may be interested in, and well qualified for, service
on IEEE-USA committees and/or IEEE-USA board positions. Volunteers in IEEE leadership
positions are in an outstanding position to identify members who are interested in improving
IEEE-USA for the future, have strong leadership skills, and have exhibited a willingness to
invest the time required. IEEE-USA greatly appreciates your help in identifying and
nominating them. Nominations are due no later than Monday, 20 May 2013.
Visit the 2013 Call for Nominations page for more information, including a list of available
positions and information on how to nominate
Call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions
(archived 21 May 2013)
(posted 25 April 2013)
The IEEE-USA Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee asks for your help in
identifying US IEEE members who may be interested in, and well qualified for, service
on IEEE-USA committees and/or IEEE-USA board positions. Volunteers in IEEE leadership
positions are in an outstanding position to identify members who are interested in improving
IEEE-USA for the future, have strong leadership skills, and have exhibited a willingness to
invest the time required. IEEE-USA greatly appreciates your help in identifying and
nominating them. Nominations are due no later than Monday, 20 May 2013.
Visit the 2013 Call for Nominations page for more information, including a list of available
positions and information on how to nominate
Call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1 July
(archived 15 May 2013)
(posted 25 February 2013)
Nominations are due 1 July 2013 for the 2014 IEEE Medals and Recognitions.
IEEE Medals are the highest recognition within the IEEE awards hierarchy, with the
prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor as the premier award. IEEE Medals embrace broad and
significant contributions within the technical fields of interest of IEEE.
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IEEE Recognitions reward members' individual contributions to IEEE, published papers, and
corporate advancements within the IEEE fields of interest.
Recipients are recognized at the formal IEEE Honors Ceremony. All IEEE members are
encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within their technical fields.
Visit the IEEE Awards Web page for more information
E-mail IEEE Awards staff
Last call for nominations: IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards:
deadline 15 May (archived 15 May 2013)
(updated 1 May 2013)
The IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) is requesting your assistance in making the
2013 IEEE EAB Awards the most successful year ever. Presently, the IEEE EAB is seeking
nominations for 2013 awards in the following categories:
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Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities
Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education
Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education
Major Educational Innovation Award
Pre-University Educator Award
Meritorious Service Citation
Standards Education Award
Employer Professional Development Award
Society/Council Professional Development Award
Section Professional Development Award
The deadline for nominations is 15 May 2013.
Learn more about the EAB Awards and/or submit a nomination
Help attract computer and information technology students to IEEE
(archived 15 May 2013)
(posted 1 March 2013)
Computer Society and MGA need the support of many volunteers to build a stronger student
membership in the fields of Computer Science, Information Technology (CS/IT), and related
program areas where enrollments are up and job growth is strong.
Until 15 August 2013, Computer Society and MGA are offering a special discounted student
membership (US$20) to CS/IT students and any interested student. The offer includes all
benefits of IEEE and IEEE Computer Society student membership, plus access to Computer
Society’s Digital Library, the 600-title Safari® Books Online collection, featuring mobile
access, and hundreds of e-learning courses covering a variety of technical topics.
Current IEEE student members can add Computer Society to their membership for only
US$4 (US/Canada) and US$6.50 (global), while new students can join for 50% off annual
dues, or US$20.
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E-mail Computer Society staff to discuss opportunities for new student membership drives
in the CS/IT and related fields of interest
Join IEEE and IEEE Computer Society
Add IEEE Computer Society to your current IEEE membership
IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative now accepting applications
(archived 15 May 2013)
(posted 20 March 2013)
The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative is now accepting
applications from undergraduate students in the US and Canada. Over the last two years,
over US$642,000 has been distributed to 265 students from over 100 schools. The goal is
to receive 700 applications and distribute 400 scholarships in 2013. The deadline to submit
an application is 30 June 2013.
Learn more about the IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative
Featured news around IEEE: IEEE Standards Education e-Zine
(archived
15 May 2013)
(posted 6 March 2013)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
This month's featured IEEE News source is the IEEE Standards Education e-Zine, originally
launched in September 2011.
This most recent 1Q 2013 edition focuses on the IEC-IEEE Challenge 2012 Winners and the
topic "How Electrotechnology Impacts Economic, Social, and Environmental Development."
IEEE Computer Society now accepting Richard E. Merwin Student
Scholarship applications: deadline 30 April (archived 1 May 2013)
(updated 1 March 2013)
IEEE Computer Society is offering US$40,000 in student scholarships to recognize and
reward active student volunteer leaders who show promise in their academic and
professional efforts.
Named in honor of a late past president of the Society who was passionate about helping
students develop leadership skills, the IEEE Computer Society Richard E. Merwin Student
Scholarship application period is open now through 30 April 2013. Graduate students and
those in the final two years of an undergraduate program in electrical or computer
engineering, computer science, or a well-defined computer-related field of engineering who
are active members of a Student Branch Chapter are eligible. IEEE Computer Society
membership is required.
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Apply now for a Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship
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Reminder: 2012 annual reporting and rebate requirements: due 31
March (archived 4 April 2013)
(updated 20 March 2013)
All Section Officers and Chapter/Affinity Group Chairs have been contacted with a reminder
that the following annual reports are required to be eligible for a rebate:
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Meeting Activity
Current Officers
Financial Reporting
o Geographic unit Treasurers are responsible for recording the financial activity
of their unit and any sub-units (Subsections, Chapters, and/or Affinity
Groups) using NetSuite
o Original year-end bank statements and investment-account statements (not
IEEE Concentration Banking and Investment Accounts) must be provided.
Please upload copies of those documents via the MGA Compliance Reporting
Web page
Financial activity should be accurately entered into NetSuite as soon as possible, but no
later than 31 March 2013. Additional information on Annual Reporting and the 2013 Rebate
Schedule are available.
E-mail MGA staff with questions
Last call for nominations: IEEE MGA leadership positions: deadline 1
April (archived 4 April 2013)
(updated 20 March 2013)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments
Committee is soliciting nominations for the following 2014 leadership positions:
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MGA
MGA
MGA
MGA
Vice President/MGA Board Chair
Treasurer
Vice Chairs
Committee Chairs
In accordance with the IEEE globalization initiative and in an attempt to ensure that MGA is
globally balanced, each Region is requested to submit nominations. Self-nominations are
encouraged.
The deadline to submit nominations is 1 April 2013.
Review the list of available 2014 MGA positions
Complete the online nomination form for yourself or a colleague
E-mail MGA staff with questions
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IEEE-USA offers free e-books to members in March and April
(archived 4
April 2013)
(updated 1 March 2013)
As a special benefit to IEEE members for the month of March, IEEE-USA is offering a free ebook, "Launching Your Career-Book 3: A Practitioner’s Guide to Leadership," written by IEEE
Senior member Barry L. Shoop, Ph.D. This compilation of insights from numerous scholarly
references also includes examples from Shoop’s personal leadership experiences. It provides
a starting point for those interested in becoming more effective leaders, stimulating
thought, motivating practice, and inspiring reflection. The e-book covers the spectrum of
leadership development, including leadership theories, principles of leadership, leadership
traits, the distinction between managers and leaders, team composition and diversity of
opinion, individual and group dynamics, and running effective meetings.
Download now (PDF, 580 KB; free to IEEE members; US$7.99 for non-members)
Other e-books in this series include: "Launching Your Career-Book 1: How To Find Your
Perfect Job"; "Launching Your Career–Book 2: How To Make the Transition from Classroom
to the Office"; and "Launching Your Career–Book 4: Lifelong Learning—Your Key to an
Enjoyable and Rewarding Career."
For the month of April, IEEE-USA E-Books will offer "Perspectives on the Management of
Technology," written by Gerard H. (Gus) Gaynor, retired 3M Director of Engineering and
IEEE Senior member. In this e-book, Gaynor provides an overview of the discipline of
Management of Technology (MOT), some general background information, and reports on
the current status of MOT. He also shares the steps needed to develop MOT as a recognized
academic discipline and provide a positive impact on industry operations.
To purchase IEEE members-only products and to receive the member discount on eligible
products, members must log in with their IEEE Account.
IEEE-USA E-Books seeks authors to write an e-book, or a series of e-books, on career
guidance and development topics. If you have an idea for an e-book that will educate other
IEEE members on a particular topic of expertise, e-mail your e-book proposal to IEEE-USA
E-Book Chair Gus Gaynor or IEEE-USA Publishing Manager Georgia C. Stelluto.
New member orientation webinars
(archived 4 April 2013)
(posted 15 February 2013)
All new higher-grade IEEE members are invited to participate in a New Member Orientation
session designed to help members get the most out of their membership. These live
webinars, which include a 30-minute formal presentation followed by Q&A, provide an
overview of IEEE membership and access instructions for members-only benefits and
services. Topics include managing your IEEE Account, setting up a profile on memberNet,
logging into myIEEE, networking opportunities, and much more.
Visit the Welcome to IEEE Web page to register for a New Member Orientation, typically
held on the fourth Thursday of each month. Webinars are held at both 9:00 AM ET and 3:00
PM ET on each day. Please e-mail Denise Maestri for more information.
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Conference organizers' Web pages updated
(archived 4 April 2013)
(posted 25 February 2013)
In December 2012, the Conference Services team completed extensive changes to the Web
pages dedicated to conference organizers. This project includes revised organization of the
content, creation of a significant amount of new topics and more detailed information, plus
editing of previously existing content.
View the new Conference Organizers' Web content
IEEE Meetings, Conferences and Events (MCE) is committed to continually improving the
content and tools provided on the events and conferences Web site, so look for more
improvements to the site in the future. MCE needs and welcomes your feedback.
E-mail the customer relationship manager team with any questions or suggestions
View the January 2013 issue of the IEEE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter for more
information
Last call for nominations: 2014 IEEE leadership positions: deadline
15 March (archived 20 March 2013)
(updated 15 February 2013)
IEEE seeks nominations for future leaders and invites volunteers to serve as corporate
officers, committee chairs, and committee members. IEEE is looking for people with the
skills, passion, and perspective to volunteer and serve in 2014 as IEEE officers or on
committees of the IEEE Board of Directors. These positions include (in addition to the
President-Elect and several corporate officers) members and chairs of key IEEE committees.
View the list of positions, associated duties, qualifications, and eligibility requirements;
nominate yourself or a colleague
Deadline:
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15 March: Standing Committee Chairs, Standing Committee Members, IEEE officers
(Vice President, Educational Activities; Vice President, Publications Services &
Products; IEEE Secretary; IEEE Treasurer; 2015 IEEE President-Elect)
Required geographic unit compliance
(archived 20 March 2013)
(posted 24 January 2013)
It is important that every geographic unit is compliant with IEEE policy. As a reminder, your
geographic unit should not hire staff or independent contractors and shall not lease or
purchase real estate without proper authorization. Additionally, separate incorporation of
IEEE organizational units is not normally permitted.
E-mail MGA staff with questions or comments related to general compliance or these IEEE
policies
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IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence volunteer training
(archived 20
March 2013)
(posted 24 December 2012)
Start the year off by making volunteering for IEEE easier. Whether you are newly elected to
your position in 2013 or are serving an additional term, we encourage you to take 30
minutes to review the training material provided in the IEEE Center for Leadership
Excellence (CLE). The CLE provides an easy-to-use quick-start guide for your position and
identifies key dates specific to your position so you can plan ahead. The CLE also includes a
suite of optional courses through the CLE eLearning Library that provide guidance and tips
on how you can be more effective and develop your professional skills to assist you in all
facets of your professional life.
Call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members
Fund: deadline 15 March (archived 20 March 2013)
(posted 24 January 2013)
The IEEE Foundation cultivates relationships and resources to advance IEEE’s core purpose
to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. To fulfill its
role, the IEEE Foundation awards grants to new and innovative projects and administers
more than 130 funds that support a variety of educational, humanitarian, historical
preservation, and peer recognition programs of IEEE units.
The IEEE Life Members Committee (LMC) seeks to support programs that promote
engineering to the pre-college community, the professional development of young
electrical/computer engineers, the history of electrical/computer engineering, and the
interest of Life members.
The LMC is responsible for the administration of the IEEE Life Members Fund (LMF), in
coordination with the IEEE Foundation. The Fund supports the awarding of grants to
projects of interest to Life members, potential engineers, and engineering students.
Along with the IEEE Foundation, LMC accepts grant applications for new and innovative
projects two times per year. The grant application deadlines for 2013 are 15 March and 6
August.
If your Unit, Section, or Chapter has a project in the areas of interest to Life members, you
are welcome to apply for a grant through the IEEE Foundation Web page. Before submitting
an application online, please review the IEEE Foundation grant guidelines.
E-mail questions to the IEEE Foundation
297 named to the Class of 2013 IEEE Fellows
(archived 20 March 2013)
(posted 24 December 2012)
The IEEE Board of Directors has elevated 297 IEEE Senior members to Fellow grade
effective 1 January 2013.
The IEEE grade of Fellow is conferred by the Board of Directors upon a person with an
extraordinary record of accomplishments in any of the IEEE fields of interest. The total
number selected in any one year cannot exceed one-tenth of a percent of the total voting
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membership. IEEE Fellow is the highest grade of membership and is recognized by the
technical community as a prestigious honor and an important career achievement.
Review the list of 2013 IEEE Fellows (PDF, 226 KB)
Learn more about the IEEE Fellow program
Featured news around IEEE: IEEE Publications Newsletter
(archived 6
March 2013)
(posted 24 January 2013)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
This month's featured IEEE News source is the IEEE Publications Newsletter.
The IEEE Publications Newsletter was created to help better serve editors of IEEE
periodicals, Society officers, and staff. Each issue communicates timely information related
to the IEEE Publication Services and Products Board (PSPB) initiatives and general business
to help you stay abreast of progress being made. It will also let you know in which areas
your attention, assistance, and support may be helpful.
Last call for nominations: IEEE Fellow Class of 2014: deadline 1
March (archived 1 March 2013)
(updated 15 February 2013)
IEEE Fellow is a distinction reserved for select IEEE members. The honor is conferred by the
IEEE Board of Directors upon a person with an extraordinary record of accomplishments in
any of the IEEE fields of interest.
If you know of an IEEE colleague who is a Senior member or Life Senior member in good
standing, has completed five years of service in any grade of IEEE membership, and who
has made an outstanding contribution to the electronic or electrical engineering profession,
you can nominate this person in one of four categories: Application Engineer/Practitioner,
Educator, Research Engineer/Scientist, or Technical Leader.
Nominations for the Fellow Class of 2014 are now being accepted. The deadline is 1 March
2013.
Learn more about the Fellow program and the application process
IEEE-USA offers free e-books to members in February and March
(archived 1 March 2013)
(posted 25 February 2013)
As a special benefit to IEEE members for the month of February, IEEE-USA is offering a free
e-book, "Strategic Thinking: A High Tech Strategy Guidebook," written by IEEE Senior
member Jim Blakley. This how-to guide provides the language and process of strategy, with
the basic tools needed to understand and implement it.
Download now (free to IEEE members; US$5.99 for non-members)
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For the month of March, IEEE-USA E-Books will offer Launching Your Career-Book 3: "A
Practitioner’s Guide to Leadership," written by IEEE Senior member Barry L. Shoop, Ph.D.
This compilation of insights from numerous scholarly references also includes examples
from Shoop’s personal leadership experiences. It provides a starting point for those
interested in becoming more effective leaders, stimulating thought, motivating practice, and
inspiring reflection. The e-book covers the spectrum of leadership development, including
leadership theories, principles of leadership, leadership traits, the distinction between
managers and leaders, team composition and diversity of opinion, individual and group
dynamics, and running effective meetings.
To purchase IEEE members-only products and to receive the member discount on eligible
products, members must log in with their IEEE Account.
IEEE-USA E-Books seeks authors to write an e-book, or a series of e-books, on career
guidance and development topics. If you have an idea for an e-book that will educate other
IEEE members on a particular topic of expertise, e-mail your e-book proposal to IEEE-USA
E-Book Chair, Gus Gaynor, or IEEE-USA Publishing Manager, Georgia C. Stelluto.
IEEE Assembly announces 2013 Corporate Officers
(archived 15 February
2013)
(posted 26 November 2012)
The IEEE Assembly annually selects the following five Corporate Officers: IEEE Secretary,
IEEE Treasurer, IEEE Vice President, Educational Activities, IEEE Vice President, Member
and Geographic Activities, and IEEE Vice President, Publication Services and Products. All
are one year terms.
Ralph M. Ford was selected as 2013 IEEE Vice President, Member and Geographic Activities.
Learn more about the selected Corporate Officers
2012 MGA Award recipients announced
(archived 15 February 2013)
(posted 26 November 2012)
At its 10 November 2012 meeting, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board
selected the 2012 MGA Award recipients, including:
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MGA Innovation Award: John Collins (R6 - Orange County Section) “For outstanding
dedication to improving the IEEE member experience through numerous innovative
accomplishments, resulting in increased membership and volunteerism, Chapter
revitalization, and greater student participation.”
Also selected were recipients for the MGA Leadership, Achievement, and GOLD Achievement
Awards.
View a complete list of the 16 recipients and additional information
IEEE MGA Operations Manual Change: write-in votes permitted for
geographic unit elections (archived 15 February 2013)
(posted 26 November 2012)
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At its 10 November 2012 meeting, the MGA Board formalized its position that write-in votes
are allowed in all geographic unit elections. Each geographic unit must record their decision
to allow for write-in votes in its operating procedures.
This revision is reflected in MGA Operations Manual Section 9.0.D – Geographic
Organizational Units: “MGA and all of its organizational units may allow write in candidates
for elections decided by members.”
E-mail MGA staff with questions regarding this MGA Operations Manual change
IEEE Life Members Fund - Maxwell’s Equations (1860-1871)
Commemorative Coaster (archived 15 February 2013)
(posted 26 November 2012)
In commemoration of the many engineering feats our members helped make possible, and
to recognize donors to the IEEE Life Members Fund (LMF), the IEEE Life Members
Committee is offering Maxwell’s Equations (1860-1871) commemorative coaster.
This is the sixth in a series of limited edition pewter coasters commemorating various
historic IEEE Electrical Engineering Milestones. The coasters are available to individuals who
donate US$100+ specifically to the IEEE Foundation - Life Members Fund (LMF) from
October 2012 to September 2013.
If you do not yet have your IEEE Life Member pin, a gift of US$150 to the LMF entitles you
to both the pin and the coaster. One coaster will be given per donor, per year.
The LMF provides grants to new and ongoing projects that benefit potential engineers and
engineering students. Your gift will both preserve the memory of James Clerk Maxwell’s
engineering achievement and support future technological innovations. Individuals may
donate to the LMF when they confirm their annual membership profile or donate online
anytime.
2013 Presidents' Change the World Competition: registration
deadline 31 January (archived 4 February 2013)
(posted 24 January 2013)
The IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition recognizes students or teams of
students who, through the identification of humanitarian needs and the development of
projects to meet those needs, demonstrate the capacity to improve the lives of many people
by applying engineering, science, and computing skills. The contest offers students the
perfect opportunity to have their ingenuity and enthusiasm for engineering and technology
recognized by prestigious IEEE members around the globe. The registration deadline is 31
January 2013. The winning team receives US$10,000. The leader of the team or the
individual whose entry is chosen as the top prize will be invited to receive his/her prize at
the IEEE Honors Ceremony in June 2013.
View the Official Rules (PDF, 253 KB) for complete information on eligibility, project
submission requirements, prizes, judging, and deadlines
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Call for nominations: MGA Student Awards: deadline 1 February
(archived 4 February 2013)
(updated 24 January 2013)
The MGA Student Activities Committee would like to congratulate the 2012 MGA Student
Award recipients.
The deadline for 2013 MGA Student awards is 1 February 2013.
Follow the individual award links below to view the 2012 recipients and submit nominees for
2013:
IEEE Student Enterprise Award
Larry K. Wilson Regional Student Activities Award
IEEE Outstanding Branch Counselor and Advisor Award Recognition Program
The Darrel Chong Student Activity Award
IEEE Regional Exemplary Student Branch Award
Call for nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards: deadline 31
January (archived 4 February 2013)
(posted 26 November 2012)
Nominations are due 31 January 2013 for the 2014 IEEE Technical Field Awards (TFAs).
IEEE TFAs are awarded for contributions or leadership in a specific field of interest of the
IEEE and are among the highest awards presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors.
All IEEE members are encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within
their technical fields.
Since 1917, the IEEE Awards Program has paid tribute to technical professionals whose
exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact on
technology, society, the engineering profession, and humanity. By this means, the image
and prestige of the organization, its members, and the profession are all enhanced.
Download nomination forms and award-specific criteria
Learn more about IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions
E-mail IEEE Awards staff
Call for nominations: IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member
Award: deadline 31 January (archived 4 February 2013)
(posted 26 November 2012)
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Have you worked with a dedicated member of the IEEE professional staff that has shown
outstanding service and leadership in IEEE? Nominate him or her for the 2013 IEEE Eric
Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award.
The award is named for Mr. Eric Herz, a longtime dedicated volunteer and staff member at
IEEE. It is presented annually for demonstrated contributions over a long period by a
present or past full time staff member who has served at least ten years on the professional
team.
The nomination deadline is 31 January 2013.
Download Nomination forms and award-specific criteria
E-mail IEEE Awards staff
IEEE-USA Online Engineering Video Competition for college students
(archived 24 January 2013)
(updated 17 October 2012)
IEEE-USA is challenging U.S. college students to create YouTube videos that reinforce for an
11-to-13-year-old "tweener" audience "How Engineers Make a World of Difference." The
organization is seeking to tap the enthusiasm of U.S. college students to spark younger
students' creativity and ingenuity and to inspire their interest in learning about engineering.
IEEE-USA also seeks to expand broader public understanding of engineering through the
wide dissemination of these videos. The competition deadline is 18 January 2013. More
information and guidelines are available.
Featured News around IEEE: IEEE Societies and Communities Blog
(archived 24 January 2013)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
This month's featured IEEE News source is IEEE Societies and Communities Blog.
IEEE Societies and Communities Blog is a news page and blog with the tagline “Brightening
the future, improving the world” that promotes the value of IEEE Societies and
communities. Articles cover humanitarian, educational, and technological achievements and
initiatives, including those of Engineering for Change.
IEEE members select Roberto de Marca as 2013 president-elect
(archived 24 December 2012)
(posted 17 October 2012)
J. Roberto B. de Marca, professor, Pontifical Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has
been selected as 2013 IEEE president-elect. Pending acceptance of the Teller's Committee
report by the IEEE Board of Directors in November, de Marca will begin serving as IEEE
president on 1 January 2014. He will succeed 2013 IEEE President Peter Staecker, AMP
M/A-COM (retired), Massachusetts, USA.
The other candidate for 2013 IEEE president-elect was Tariq Durrani, research professor,
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. Both candidates were nominated by the IEEE Board
of Directors.
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The following individuals were elected to the Office of IEEE Region Delegate-Elect/DirectorElect, 2013–2014:
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2: Timothy P. Kurzweg
4: Robert C. Parro
6: Thomas M. Coughlin
8: Costas M. Stasopoulos
10: Ramakrishna Kappagantu
Review the complete 2012 IEEE Annual Election results
IEEE MGA Operations Manual change: annual hard-copy mailing no
longer required (archived 24 December 2012)
(posted 17 October 2012)
At its 30 June 2012 meeting, the MGA Board approved a revision to Section 9 of the MGA
Operations Manual regarding “Annual Hardcopy Mailings.” Prior to 30 June, geographic units
were required to send hard-copy mailings to members at least once a year to: 1) inform
them of how to subscribe to their unit e-mail list; 2) provide the unit’s Web page URL;
and/or, 3) advise members on how they can update their contact information in the IEEE
database. The requirement to send hard-copy mailings to all members created an
unnecessary cost and administrative burden to the geographic units when more efficient
options are available.
This revision to the MGA Operations Manual is reflected in Sections 9.4.D.5 Section, 9.5.C.2
Subsection, 9.6.C.5 Chapter, 9.9.C.2 Affinity Group. The sections of the manual now read:
“Reasonable efforts should be made to notify all members of Section (Subsection, Chapter,
Affinity Group) meetings and activities. Methods of communication could be, but are not
limited to, e-mail distributions (in keeping with IEEE e-mail policies), postings on Section
(Subsection, Chapter, Affinity Group) Web sites, social-media venues, or hard-copy
distributions.”
Please e-mail MGA staff with questions
Changes to IEEE geographic unit officer reporting process
(archived 24
December 2012)
(posted 24 September 2012)
Effective 28 September 2012, all geographic unit officer reporting is to be submitted using
vTools.OfficerReporting. Geographic unit officer reporting will no longer be accepted using
the legacy form, which will be deactivated at 5:00 PM ET on that same date.
vTools.OfficerReporting enables current geographic unit volunteers to submit officer
reporting online. Volunteers can enter new officers and view, remove, or replace existing
officers. Officer names are automatically validated and then updated to the IEEE database.
An e-mail confirmation is sent for each submission. Please note that validation is based on
business rules per geographic unit type.
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E-mail MGA staff with questions regarding this process change
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IEEE MGA Operations Manual change: geographic unit officer term
limits (archived 24 December 2012)
(posted 24 September 2012)
At its 30 June 2012 meeting, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board
approved a motion that limits the number of years any one individual may serve in any one
geographic unit officer position. This term limit policy is applicable to the following
geographic units: Region, Section, Subsection, Geographic Council, Chapter, and Affinity
Group. Section 9 - Geographic Organizational Units - of the IEEE MGA Operations Manual
outlines the new policy within each unit type’s section of the manual. It states that: “All
officers shall not serve in any one position, in any single organizational unit, more than six
years in total.” The policy also states that “exceptions to this rule require approval by the
Region Director who will annually report such exceptions to the MGA Board.”
Within the next few weeks, MGA staff will be distributing notifications to those volunteers
who are about to reach, have reached, or have exceeded the six year limit in one position in
the same organizational unit. In the near future, additional information will be provided to
geographic unit Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committees on how to apply this
change to their N&A process. Additionally, the vTools.voting and vTools.officer reporting
tools will be updated to incorporate the new officer term limitations.
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IEEE policy on elections and electioneering
(archived 24 December 2012)
(posted 24 September 2012)
IEEE Policy 13.3.C “Elections and Electioneering - Means of Informing Members of IEEE
Organizational Units” states equal opportunity for all candidates must be provided to
promote their candidacy.
“Members may be informed of the candidates’ views and of issues pertaining to initiatives
through Board/Society/Council/Region/Section or Chapter meetings, conferences and
publications. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all candidates for the same elective
position. The editor, conference chair or other individual responsible for the activity shall
determine the information to be presented or published, within the guidelines 13.2
established by the governing body of that organizational unit, provided all candidates are
treated equally.”
When publishing information about a candidate (all media formats), equal opportunity must
also be provided to the other candidates in that election office. The full IEEE policy covering
IEEE elections can be found in Section 13 – Nominations and Elections in IEEE Policies. IEEE
volunteers who are unfamiliar with the policy are encouraged to review it and share it with
others in their unit.
It is important IEEE volunteers and members understand the organization’s electioneering
policy. When endorsing a candidate, the endorsement must be clear that it comes from an
individual member, so it is not perceived as an endorsement from your unit.
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E-mail IEEE staff with questions
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IEEE launches IEEE TryComputing.org to raise awareness of
computing careers (archived 24 December 2012)
(posted 24 September 2012)
IEEE has launched a new, online pre-university computing education portal, IEEE
TryComputing.org, to raise awareness of and spark student interest in computing and
associated careers. IEEE Educational Activities and the IEEE Computer Society developed
IEEE TryComputing.org to make computing education resources available for pre-university
teachers, school counselors, parents, and students all over the world. The site, modeled
after the successful TryEngineering.org launched in 2006, features a wide range of
information about academic and career preparation in computing including:
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profiles of computing professionals and students that show the wide range of career
options available;
a computing career cloud tool that suggests careers for visitors to explore further
based their personal interests;
lesson plans designed to help pre-university educators introduce essential computing
concepts to their students including step-by-step instructions and lists of necessary
materials, student worksheets, and references to education standards. Teachers can
also rate and review lesson plans featured on the site;
a searchable database of accredited computing degree programs worldwide;
lists of competitions, scholarships and extracurricular activities.
2011 IEEE Annual Report is now available
(archived 24 December 2012)
(posted 24 September 2012)
The 2011 IEEE Annual Report provides an overview of key accomplishments of 2011 and
demonstrates how IEEE furthered its mission of advancing technology for humanity. It can
be viewed online, and a PDF version is also available for download via the Web site.
IEEE-USA Online Engineering Video Competition for college students
(archived 24 December 2012)
(updated 17 October 2012)
IEEE-USA is challenging U.S. college students to create YouTube videos that reinforce for an
11-to-13-year-old "tweener" audience "How Engineers Make a World of Difference." The
organization is seeking to tap the enthusiasm of U.S. college students to spark younger
students' creativity and ingenuity and to inspire their interest in learning about engineering.
IEEE-USA also seeks to expand broader public understanding of engineering through the
wide dissemination of these videos. The competition deadline is 18 January 2013. More
information and guidelines are available.
Last Senior Member Review Panel Meeting of 2012
(archived 26 November
2012)
There will be one more Senior Member Review Panel meeting in 2012. This year’s deadline
for staff to receive complete applications and reference forms is Thursday, 1 November
2012. Applications and references received after this date will be forwarded to a 2013
meeting, schedule TBD. This is the last chance this year for Sections to nominate Senior
members and be eligible for the 2012 incentive.
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Learn more about the Senior Member Program and how your Section can benefit
Improved networking capabilities with IEEE memberNet
(archived 26
November 2012)
It is now easier for IEEE members to find and communicate with other IEEE members who
have similar professional interests. Recently, IEEE memberNet, the online member
directory, was improved by defaulting additional fields as part of a member’s profile. The
following fields are now part of a member’s default profile:
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location - city, state (as appropriate), country, and Section;
optional memberships - e.g. Societies, Standards Association, Women in
Engineering;
technical interest profile;
e-mail Messaging - allows a member to send an email to another member; however,
email addresses by default will not be visible.
To further enhance their profile, members also can choose to share additional information,
such as a short biography, employer’s name, student/alumni information, and/or a
photograph. By sharing and showing this data on their profile page, members can search
and collaborate more easily with IEEE professional contacts. By establishing a robust profile,
each member is enhancing the experience for the entire IEEE community.
Members can choose to edit their profile and opt out of these fields at any time by signing in
to their myIEEE account, then selecting the "Community" tab, and following the “Opt-In
Preferences” link within the IEEE memberNet gadget.
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Visit the IEEE Support Center for further assistance
New for 2013 - digital delivery of IEEE Spectrum and The Institute
for student members (archived 26 November 2012)
In an effort to effectively serve a growing student membership with a next generation
member experience, the MGA Board this past June approved digital delivery of IEEE
Spectrum and The Institute for Student and Graduate Student members. The digital
versions offer:
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interactive features like integrated audio, video, embedded web links, and e-mail
links;
retrieval of back editions and archives available from July 2007;
improved and consistent delivery by removing risk of delay or interruptions by postal
service;
reduced use of natural resources.
In addition, apps are available for IEEE Spectrum to be read on the iPad, Android, and
Kindle Fire.
The price of membership for students will remain the same as 2012: US$32 in North
America; US$27 outside of North America. Student and Graduate Student members will
have the option to receive only print copies of IEEE Spectrum and The Institute for an
additional fee of US$5 or a combination of print and digital for US$14.95.
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Additional information such as FAQs, a schedule of the transition to digital delivery for
existing and new members, and screen shots of the member application can be found in the
Volunteer Fact Sheet.
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Global Term Life Insurance Program now available world-wide
(archived 26 November 2012)
Effective 1 August 2012, IEEE members throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia
Pacific region, and Latin America will have access to a global term life insurance program.
The new program will simply be called Clements Worldwide Insurance for IEEE Members.
Through a new agreement with Clements Worldwide, a leading provider of international
insurance solutions, IEEE begins to solve the challenge of globalization of non-technical
benefits for IEEE members. This new term life insurance program will be the first in a suite
of products designed to meet various member needs, and is available in all countries other
than the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, which are served by other insurance products.
The new life insurance product offers one flat rate for applicants of all countries and is open
to members between 18 and 65 years of age. Coverage continues up to a person’s 71st
birthday, so long as they remain an active IEEE member. In addition, the product is
portable from country to country, or job to job. One of the insurance plan’s most unique
advantages is that it has no medical underwriting requirements, and it is this guaranteed
enrollment feature that most distinguishes the IEEE-sponsored life insurance from publicly
available plans.
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Learn more about program benefits or purchase insurance
Last call for MGA Awards nominations: deadline 15 October
(archived 17
October 2012)
You can help recognize the efforts of outstanding volunteers by nominating individuals for
one of the prestigious IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Awards. Each award
has a unique mission and criteria and offers the opportunity to honor distinguished
colleagues, inspiring teachers, and corporate leaders.
If you know someone who has made substantial regional contributions through innovative
projects, exemplary leadership, service, or by fulfilling the goals of transnational activities,
consider nominating them for one of the following awards:
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Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award
Innovation Award
Leadership Award
Achievement Award
GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Achievement Award
Please visit the MGA Award Nomination Web page to review the nominator guidelines and
eligibility requirements, reference the step-by-step submittal instructions, and link to the
portal for nominations.
The deadline for nominations (completed nomination form and two endorsement letters) is
15 October 2012.
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IEEE Day celebration: Tuesday, 2 October
(archived 17 October 2012)
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, marks the third annual IEEE Day. This year's theme is
Engineering the Future and Beyond. IEEE organizational units (Regions, Sections, Chapters,
Affinity Groups, Student Branches, etc.) around the world have been busy planning events
to celebrate. If you haven't done so already, please register your event through the online
form. For more information, visit the the IEEE Day facebook page or IEEE Day Web page.
Members are encouraged to use social networking to communicate technological
achievements, interests, and successes. The first IEEE Day was held 7 - 8 October 2010, in
recognition of IEEE members -- past, present, and future -- on the anniversary of the first
time IEEE members gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884.
Registration open for IEEE Xtreme 6.0 Programming Competition
(archived 17 October 2012)
The IEEE Xtreme Team is pleased to announce that registration is open for IEEE Xtreme 6.0,
scheduled for 20 October 2012. IEEEXtreme is a global challenge in which teams of IEEE
student members – supported by an IEEE Student Branch, advised and proctored by an
IEEE member – compete in a 24-hour time span against each other to solve a set of
programming problems.
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Register now
IEEE Annual Election: remember to vote: deadline 1 October
(archived 17
October 2012)
IEEE members are requested to participate in the annual IEEE elections. Participating in
IEEE elections is your opportunity to shape IEEE’s future by voting for IEEE leaders. In
addition to the two candidates for 2013 IEEE President-Elect, various IEEE divisions and
regions, as well as IEEE Standards Association, IEEE Technical Activities, and IEEE-USA will
be electing their officers. Please remind the members in your geographic unit to vote. The
balloting period will end on Monday, 1 October, at 12:00 noon Central Time USA (17:00
UTC).
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Visit the IEEE Annual Election Web page to learn more about the election
Sponsors needed for IEEEXtreme 6.0 Programming Competition
(archived 17 October 2012)
The IEEE Xtreme Team is looking for sponsors for the annual computer programming
student competition, IEEEXtreme, scheduled for 20 October 2012. IEEEXtreme is a global
challenge in which teams of IEEE student members – supported by an IEEE Student Branch,
advised and proctored by an IEEE member – compete in a 24-hour time span against each
other to solve a set of programming problems. Sponsorship is an excellent way for
interested companies and universities to get an edge on recruiting the next generation of
top talent in the engineering, computer, and technology fields.
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Learn more about corporate sponsorship and promotion at your school
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IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition 2012 winners
announced (archived 17 October 2012)
IEEE Presidents’ Change the World Competition started in 2009 as part of the IEEE 125th
anniversary celebration. The competition recognizes students who develop unique solutions
to real-world problems using engineering, science, computing, and leadership skills to
benefit their community and humanity. Over the course of several months, teams submit
entries identifying a real world problem and how their project will offer a solution which
positively impacts humanity.
This year's grand prize team, from the University of Oxford, in Oxford, United Kingdom, was
honored at the 2012 IEEE Honors Ceremony on 30 June 2012. Their project, Clean Water:
Transforming a Natural Disaster into a Natural Resource, will receive US$10,000 as the
grand prize of the competition.
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Watch the 2012 IEEE Honors Ceremony
IEEE Computer Society now accepting Richard E. Merwin Student
Scholarship applications - deadline 30 September (archived 17 October 2012)
IEEE Computer Society is offering US$40,000 in student scholarships, from US $1,000 and
up, to recognize and reward active student volunteer leaders who show promise in their
academic and professional efforts.
Who is eligible? Graduate students, and those in the final two years of an undergraduate
program in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or
a well-defined computer related field. Applicants are required to have a minimum grade
point average of 2.5 over 4.0, and be a full-time student as defined by his or her academic
institution during the course of the award.
IEEE Computer Society membership is required. Current IEEE students can join IEEE
Computer Society for as low as US$4.
The deadline is 30 September 2012.
News from IEEE-USA
(archived 17 October 2012)
IEEE/IEEE-USA Seek Nominations for 2013 "New Faces of Engineering"
Recognition Program
Nominations are now open for IEEE members to be recognized as the IEEE/IEEE-USA's 2013
New Face of Engineering. One program is for engineers under 30 and one is for college
students. The Engineers Week (EWeek) "New Faces of Engineering" professional edition
recognizes engineers new to the profession with outstanding educational and career
accomplishments. It is open to IEEE members worldwide. The nomination form and more
information are available.
Featured News around IEEE: IEEE Spark inspires students ages 1418 (archived 17 October 2012)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
This month's featured IEEE News source is IEEE Spark.
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IEEE Spark is an online publication intended to inspire students ages 14-18 to learn more
about engineering, technology, and computing, and raise excitement about careers in these
disciplines. IEEE Spark features articles on technological innovation, university preparation
tips, professional career profiles, at-home activities, comics, and more. IEEE Spark is
brought to you by IEEE with generous funding from the IEEE New Initiatives Committee.
IEEE Milestone proposal process now a one-step application
(archived 24
September 2012)
The IEEE Milestones in Electrical Engineering and Computing program honors significant
technical achievements in all areas associated with IEEE. Each milestone recognizes a
significant technical achievement that occurred at least twenty-five years ago, has benefited
humanity, and has had at least regional impact. To date, more than a hundred Milestones
have been approved and dedicated around the world.
The Milestone proposal is now a one-step application, which will be simpler to use and will
streamline the approval process. Milestones can be proposed by any IEEE member, and are
sponsored by an IEEE organizational unit (OU), such as an IEEE Section, Society, Chapter,
or Student Branch.
After recommendation by the IEEE History Committee and approval by the IEEE Board of
Directors, a bronze plaque commemorating the achievement is placed at an appropriate
site, with an accompanying dedication ceremony.
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IEEE-USA launches new Career Manager for members
(archived 24
September 2012)
One of the principal reasons IEEE-USA was founded in 1973 was to provide career resources
for U.S. IEEE members to help them enjoy long and fruitful careers. IEEE-USA, in its quest
to continue providing these resources, has launched a redesigned careers page. The IEEEUSA Career Manager is organized into eight categories designed to help you manage and
advance in your career:
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Career Management Interactive Workshop
Salary Service
Consulting and Entrepreneurship
Professional Development Webinars
Employment Assistance and Job Search
IEEE Online Distance Learning
E-Book Library
IEEE.tv
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Announcing 2013 IEEE MGA Board Members and Committee Chairs
(archived 24 September 2012)
The MGA Assembly met Thursday, 28 June 2012, and determined the slate of candidates for
the office of 2013 IEEE Vice President-Member and Geographic Activities, to be sent to the
IEEE Assembly for selection in November 2012:
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Ralph Ford (R2) - Erie, PA, USA
Bill Kennedy (R7) - Calgary, AB, Canada
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The MGA Assembly also selected the 2013 MGA Treasurer and Vice Chairs, as follows:
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MGA Treasurer: Don Bramlett (R4) - Livonia, MI, USA
MGA Vice Chair-Geographic Unit Operations: T. Scott Atkinson (R5) - San Antonio,
TX, USA
MGA Vice Chair-Information Management: Kim Tracy (R4) - Naperville, IL, USA
MGA Vice Chair-Member Development: Babak Beheshti (R1) - Bethpage, NY, USA
MGA Vice Chair-Strategic Management and Analysis: Lawrence Wong (R10) Singapore, Singapore
The MGA Board met Saturday, 30 June 2012, and approved the 2013 MGA Committee Chair
appointments, recommended by the MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee.
Please visit the 2013 MGA Volunteers Web page for more information.
MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients announced
(archived 24
September 2012)
On 30 June 2012, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board selected the following
recipients of the 2012 MGA Outstanding Large and Small Section Awards:
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2012 MGA Outstanding Large Section Award recipient is the IEEE Boston Section
from Region 1
2012 MGA Outstanding Small Section Award recipient is the IEEE Galveston Bay
Section from Region 5
Congratulations to the Boston and Galveston Bay Sections for being selected for these
awards “For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the
benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches,
Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.”
This year’s recipients, as well as previous recipients, are listed on the MGA Outstanding
Section Awards Web page. There is also a section of the page highlighting some of the 2011
calendar year activities of the recipients and nominees.
IEEE Privacy Policy Compliance
(archived 17 August 2012)
As a result of emerging laws governing disclosure of privacy-related practices, IEEE is
required to take steps to insure compliance, especially with regard to web presence.
If your organizational unit has a Web site, you are required to include a link to the newly
revised IEEE privacy policy: Privacy & Opting Out of Cookies. This update was to be made
before 26 May.
This policy explains how visitor information is used and addresses new laws regarding
tracking cookie disclosure. If your cookie usage is highly intrusive, additional requirements
may apply. For questions or additional information, e-mail IEEE Data Privacy Officer, Anita
Ricketts.
Introducing the ICX Conferences Application Platform
(archived 17 August
2012)
Beginning June 2012, IEEE conference organizers will be submitting conference applications
through IEEE Conference Exchange (ICX), a state-of-the-art information infrastructure built
on IBP, which supports many aspects of IEEE conference business. Conference submitters
using the intuitive and comprehensive application forms will now have the option of saving
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their applications and returning to complete them later. Additional features include an onscreen progress bar, an automatic duplication check, webform tools, and the reuse of data
for Memorandums of Understanding and Conference Publications (future).
With ICX, organizers can find status on their submitted conferences immediately, without
needing to contact IEEE Conference Services. Review and approval for MoUs will be
integrated into ICX, helping to speed the approval process. For IEEE Conference Services,
ICX will enable better quality and more personalized service for organizers.
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Volunteers needed for IEEEXtreme competition
(archived 17 August 2012)
IEEE is looking for judges and testers for the annual computer programming student
competition, IEEEXtreme, scheduled for 20 October 2012. Student Members are not eligible
to be judges, but all higher-grade members, including Members and Graduate Student
Members, may apply.
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For more information or to volunteer, e-mail the IEEEXtreme team
IEEE Life Members Newsletter available on the Web
(archived 17 August
2012)
The June 2012 edition of the IEEE Life Members Newsletter has been mailed. To ensure that
IEEE Life Members (LM) worldwide receive the LM Newsletter as soon as it is available, it
has also been posted to the IEEE Life Members Newsletter Web page.
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News around IEEE: IEEE members benefit from media coverage
through IEEE Public Visibility Initiative (archived 17 August 2012)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
As an IEEE member benefit, the IEEE Public Visibility Initiative, a global and multi-year
communications program seeking to raise IEEE’s visibility and increase public interest in the
engineering profession, recently secured media interviews and bylined articles for IEEE
members. These IEEE references build on IEEE's credible reputation with the public, while
simultaneously positioning IEEE members as industry experts and enhancing their
reputation with industry and local peers. For a listing of recent IEEE media coverage, go to
IEEE in the News.
Last call for nominations: 2013 MGA Committee members and
liaisons: deadline 1 August (archived 2 August 2012)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is seeking candidates to serve as MGA Committee members and liaisons to other
organizational units in 2013. Each IEEE Region is encouraged to submit nominations to help
ensure that MGA is globally balanced. Self nominations are encouraged. The deadline to
submit nominations is 1 August 2012.
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Review the list of available 2013 MGA positions
Complete the online nomination form for yourself or someone else
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Call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members
Fund: deadline 24 July (archived July 2012)
IEEE Foundation grants are made possible thanks to donors who generously give to the
three grant making funds of the IEEE Foundation; the IEEE Foundation General Fund, the
IEEE Humanitarian Technology Fund, and the IEEE Life Members Fund.
The IEEE Foundation awards grants to IEEE units and other charitable organizations for
innovative projects that further the scientific and educational purposes of IEEE. To be
considered for grant funding, your project should have a clearly defined objective and
provide support in the focus areas:
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Education: projects that expand and enhance engineering, science and technology
education opportunities for teenagers through mid-career professionals to positively
impact workforce development and involvement in IEEE.
History of Technology: projects that increase awareness among the general public of
the impact and influence of early technology on the present and future.
Applying Technology for Humanitarian Causes: projects that implement or
disseminate replicable, sustainable, technology-based solutions for humanitarian
issues in underserved and underprivileged areas.
The IEEE Foundation reviews grant applications in two cycles per year. The next grant
application deadline is 24 July 2012, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. If your Unit, Section, or
Chapter has an innovative project in the areas of interest mentioned above, you are
welcome to apply for a grant through the IEEE Foundation Web page. Prior to submitting an
application, please review the IEEE Foundation's grant guidelines.
News around IEEE: IEEE Technology Navigator provides access to
thousands of IEEE technical resources (archived July 2012)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
The IEEE Technology Navigator (TechNav) is a Web-based application that permits a user to
find IEEE technological resources available to support engineers and scientists trying to
obtain technical information about a particular subject.
TechNav uses the same thesaurus that is used in the IEEE Xplore® database. A search
provides the user with all relevant IEEE technological resources pertinent to the tag or
keyword used – including Societies, geographical Regions, conferences, standards,
publications, educational courses, and available job opportunities. It also displays applicable
U.S. patents that match specified queries.
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E-mail Technical Activities Future Directions for more information
IEEE-USA career resources e-books free to members
(archived July 2012)
IEEE-USA, as a special benefit to IEEE members, is giving away a free e-book in June and
July.
"Launching Your Career Book 1: How to Find Your Perfect Job" is the June giveaway. This ebook will help you define your personal, long-term career goals and provide a practical
roadmap to assist in finding your ideal job.
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In July, IEEE-USA's free e-book will be "Personal Positioning for Engineers." This publication
is designed to help you learn more about employment options available to engineers. You
will also learn how to position yourself for success by choosing the right options for you.
This e-book will be available for members to download for free in July.
To purchase IEEE member-only products and to receive the member discount on eligible
products, members must log in with their IEEE Account.
Call for nominations: 2013 IEEE leadership positions: deadline 1 July
(archived July 2012)
IEEE is looking for people with the skills, passion, and perspective to volunteer and serve in
2013 as IEEE officers or on committees of the IEEE Board of Directors. The deadline is 1
July for select Standing Committee Members and IEEE officers (IEEE Secretary, IEEE
Treasurer, 2014 IEEE President-Elect).
View the list of positions and nominate yourself or a colleague
Call for nominations: IEEE Medals and Recognitions: deadline 1 July
(archived July 2012)
Nominations are due 1 July 2012 for the 2013 IEEE Medals and Recognitions. IEEE Medals
are the highest recognition within the IEEE awards hierarchy, with the prestigious IEEE
Medal of Honor as the premier award. IEEE Medals embrace broad and significant
contributions within the technical fields of interest of IEEE.
IEEE Recognitions reward member’s individual contributions to IEEE, published papers, and
corporate advancements within the IEEE fields of interest.
Recipients are recognized at the formal IEEE Honors Ceremony. All IEEE members are
encouraged to submit a nomination for a worthy candidate within their technical fields.
For more information, visit the IEEE Awards Web page or e-mail IEEE Awards staff.
New IEEE Business Platform launched successfully
(archived June 2012)
The IEEE business platform (IBP) was launched successfully and ahead of schedule on
Saturday, 31 March. IEEE Xplore 4.0 was also released as planned. The platform includes
significant improvements to the member and customer user experience.
Now that the new e-commerce system is live, one of the most visible changes is a
requirement for members and customers to change their IEEE Account username to a
preferred e-mail address the first time they sign in to one of the upgraded sites such as
Membership, IEEE Xplore, My Account, and Cart. After they have changed their username to
their preferred e-mail address, they will use their e-mail address when signing in to other
IEEE services. This will apply to all members and non-member customers, but does not
affect institutional access to IEEE Xplore.
If you need assistance using the new site, visit the IEEE Support Center, where you can
view the most popular FAQs, submit a question, or conduct a Live Chat, 24/5, Sunday 4:30
p.m. through Friday 4:30 p.m. ET.
You can also e-mail an IEEE Contact Center service professional or telephone at +1 800 678
4333 (USA and Canada) +1 732 981 0060 (Worldwide).
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IEEE launches Society and communities news page and blog
(archived
June 2012)
IEEE recently launched a news page and blog with the tagline “Brightening the future,
improving the world” that promotes the value of IEEE Societies and communities. Articles
cover humanitarian, educational, and technological achievements and initiatives, including
those of the IEEE Humanitarian Technology Challenge.
Visit the news page
Visit the blog
View the latest article
Watch for upcoming news to discover more about the great activities and initiatives IEEE
societies and communities are involved in.
POCO 2012 registration now open: deadline 28 June
(archived June 2012)
Registration for the 2012 edition of the Panel of Conference Organizers (POCO), to be held
19-21 July, has opened. Budapest, Hungary, will be host city and provide a dramatic
backdrop for informative and engaging POCO sessions. POCO presents organizers,
regardless of role or experience level, with an excellent opportunity to gain valuable
knowledge about organizing international conferences, meet colleagues, and learn more
about IEEE conference practices.
To submit your ideas or areas of interest for the 2012 POCO program, e-mail Susan Root,
IEEE staff.
Registration will be open through 28 June 2012.
Call for nominations: IEEE-USA volunteer positions: deadline 9 June
(archived June 2012)
The IEEE-USA Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee asks for your help in
identifying U.S. IEEE members who may be interested in, and well-qualified for service on
IEEE-USA committees and/or in the following IEEE-USA Board positions. The deadline is 9
June 2012.
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IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
IEEE-USA
President-Elect (2014)
Member-at-Large (2014-2015)
Secretary/Treasurer (2013)
Vice President - Career & Member Services (2013)
Vice President - Communications & Public Awareness (2013)
Vice President - Professional Activities (2013)
Vice President - Government Relations (2013)
N&A Committee (2013 -2014)
Visit the IEEE-USA nominations page to submit a nomination
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Call for nominations: 2013 IEEE-HKN Board of Governors: deadline 1
June (archived June 2012)
The following positions for 2013 IEEE-HKN Board of Governors (IEEE-HKN-BOG) will be
open for election on the 2012 Chapter Election Ballot. The deadline for nominations is 1
June 2012.
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President
Vice President
Governor at-Large, West Central Region (recommendations accepted by the West
Central region only)
Governor at-Large
Learn more about IEEE-HKN and how to nominate a candidate
Email IEEE-HKN for more information
News around IEEE feature: IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter
(archived June
2012)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
The IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter, a monthly publication also available via RSS feed, features
practical and timely technical information and forward-looking commentary on Smart Grid
developments and deployments around the world. Designed to foster greater understanding
and collaboration between diverse stakeholders, the newsletter brings together experts,
thought-leaders, and decision-makers to exchange information and discuss issues affecting
the evolution of the Smart Grid.
The May edition of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter includes articles that examine a common
occurrence, adapting telecommunications and Web technologies and techniques aligned with
Smart Grid, among other topics. Other areas such as education and training, tools and
testing environments, and analysis methods and design will also change in order to serve
the multi-disciplinary, multi-system Smart Grid. An article on making the dispatch system of
a grid smarter is featured as well.
News around IEEE feature: The Institute
(archived May 2012)
Follow the links on the right side of this page to view more news around IEEE.
The Institute is the member newspaper of IEEE. Available weekly as a Web publication, it is
mailed quarterly to all members of IEEE. The Institute Web site includes areas dedicated
to:
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People: member profiles, students, part-time passions, and achievements
Tech Focus: tech topics and history
Benefits: products and services, conferences, standards, and humanitarian efforts
Briefings: IEEE business, calendar, election, and call for nominations
Opinions: blog, question of the month, letters, and IEEE President's column
Region News: new geographic unit formations and other news, by Region
Career & Education: career guidance, continuing education, pre-university education,
and university education
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Second IEEE Technology Time Machine - Symposium on Technologies
Beyond 2020 (archived May 2012)
The second IEEE Technology Time Machine (TTM) Symposium will take place 23-25 May
2012, in Dresden, Germany. IEEE TTM 2012, sponsored by the Future Directions
Committee, is a unique event for industry icons, academics, and government leaders who
direct R&D activities, manage strategic programs, or oversee innovative product and service
portfolios. The event is the second organized symposium of future technologies and will
cover a selected set of potentially high-impact emerging technologies, their current state of
maturity, and scenarios for the future. It will engage world-renowned technology thought
leaders in conversation about revolutionary and evolutionary advances in technology, with
presentations by invited leading experts from around the world. TTM is structured to
facilitate informal discussions among the participants and speakers. As the number of
participants will be kept relatively small, the symposium provides an excellent opportunity
for informal interaction between the attendees and senior business leaders and worldrenowned innovators. Dresden, with its 800 years of historic, baroque background,
combined with the pulsing high-tech multi-billion dollar semiconductor businesses that have
turned it into Europe's number one silicon site, is the perfect place for the IEEE Technology
Time Machine Symposium. Attendees will have an opportunity to visit leading German
research institutes and industries.
Call for nominations: IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards
(archived May 2012)
The IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) is requesting your assistance in making the
2012 IEEE EAB Awards the most successful year ever. Presently, the IEEE EAB is seeking
nominations for 2012 awards in the following categories:
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Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities
Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education
Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education
Major Educational Innovation Award
Pre-University Educator Award
Meritorious Service Citation
Standards Education Award
Employer Professional Development Award
Society/Council Professional Development Award
Section Professional Development Award
The deadline for nominations is 30 April.
Call for nominations: IEEE Publication Services and Products Board
(archived May 2012)
The Publication Services and Products Board (PSPB) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is accepting nominations for the following positions (deadline 30 April 2012):
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2013 Vice President, Publication Services and Products (1 year term) to serve from 1
January 2013 through 31 December 2013
Three (3) Member-at-Large Positions (3 year term) to serve from 1 January 2013
through 31 December 2015
Chair, TAB/PSPB Products and Services Committee (2 year term) to serve 1 January
2013 through 31 December 2014
Visit the PSPB Nominations and Appointments Web page for more information
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Plan for SAMIEEE use
(archived April 2012)
IEEE has released the new IEEE business platform, also known internally as IBP. The new
platform includes new applications, a new user interface, and a new version of SAMIEEE.
Some of the SAMIEEE menus and options will change, but much of the functionality will
remain the same. Training will be offered in April and May (details to come within the next
few weeks.) While other Web services were updated between 29 March and 1 April 2012,
SAMIEEE will be updated on 16 April 2012. During the entire update process, the current
version of SAMIEEE will be available; however, there will be no data refreshes during this
time. Therefore, please be aware of the following when planning any upcoming SAMIEEE
use:
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IEEE began upgrading to IBP 29 March 2012.
Beginning 1 April 2012, if you visit certain updated services pages, such as renewal
or My Account, you will be prompted to change your username to your e-mail
address.
If you make this change between 1-16 April 2012, you will need to sign in to
SAMIEEE with your e-mail address.
Once you change your username, you will not be able to access personal reports
until the update is complete on 16 April 2012. You will still be able to access the
predefined queries in the shared folders during this time.
The new version of SAMIEEE will be released on 16 April 2012.
Please e-mail staff with questions
Last call for nominations: 2013 MGA leadership positions: deadline 1
April (archived April 2012)
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments (N&A)
Committee is soliciting nominations for the following 2013 leadership positions:
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Vice President/Board Chair
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Treasurer
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Vice Chairs
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Committee Chairs
Each IEEE Region is encouraged to submit nominations to help ensure that MGA is globally
balanced. Self nominations are encouraged. The deadline to submit nominations is 1 April
2012.
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Review the list of available 2013 MGA positions
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Review MGA Committee descriptions
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Nominate yourself or a colleague now
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E-mail MGA staff with questions
Reminder: 2011 annual reporting and rebate requirements: deadline
31 March (archived April 2012)
All Section Officers and Chapter/Affinity Group Chairs have been contacted with a reminder
that the following annual reports are required to be eligible for a rebate:
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Meeting Report Form (L31)
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Officer Report Form
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2011 Financial Report (L50)
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- The L50 financial reporting process should be completed within the new financial
reporting tool, NetSuite. Additionally, units that maintain a local bank account (i.e.,
not an IEEE Concentration Bank Account) must also submit the Bank Account
Disclosure Form.
Forms should be completed and submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 31 March
2012. Additional information on the Annual Reporting and the 2012 Rebate Schedule is
available.
E-mail MGA Staff with questions
Call for Nominations: 2013 IEEE leadership positions: deadline 1
March (archived March 2012)
IEEE is looking for people with the skills, passion, and perspective to volunteer and serve in
2013 as IEEE officers or on committees of the IEEE Board of Directors.
View the list of positions; nominate yourself or a colleague
Deadlines:
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1 March: select Standing Committee Chairs
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1 July: select Standing Committee Members, IEEE officers (Vice President
Educational Activities; Vice President Publications Services and Products, IEEE
Secretary, IEEE Treasurer, 2014 IEEE President-Elect)
Call for grant applications: IEEE Foundation/IEEE Life Members Fund
(archived March 2012)
The IEEE Foundation cultivates relationships and resources to advance IEEE’s core purpose
to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. To fulfill its
role, the IEEE Foundation awards grants to new and innovative projects and administers
more than 130 funds that support a variety of educational, humanitarian, historical
preservation, and peer recognition programs of IEEE units.
The IEEE Life Members Committee seeks to support programs that promote engineering to
the pre-college community, the professional development of young electrical/computer
engineers, the history of electrical/computer engineering, and the interest of Life members.
The next two deadlines for grant applications for new and innovative projects are 16 March
and 24 July. Before submitting an application, please review the IEEE Foundation grant
guidelines.
Submit grant applications online
The IEEE Foundation / IEEE Life Members Committee consider projects that:
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benefit humanity through the use of technology
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improve primary and secondary math and science learning
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increase active interest in engineering and science
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preserve the history of IEEE associated technologies
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tap the technological expertise of IEEE members
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demonstrate ability to be duplicated
E-mail questions to the IEEE Foundation
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IEEE Teacher In-Service Program (TISP) celebrates 10th anniversary
(archived March 2012)
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2012, the IEEE Teacher In-Service Program (TISP)
provides a forum for IEEE volunteers across the globe to share their real-world experiences
with pre-university teachers in a fun and engaging format. TISP prepares IEEE volunteers to
provide professional development to pre-university educators on bringing exciting hands-on
engineering, computing, and technology activities into their classrooms. IEEE volunteers are
first trained on how to deliver the activities to teachers and connect with pre-university
schools in their local communities. These volunteers then deliver the hands-on activities to
teachers in professional in-service settings—who use the activities to engage students in
their classrooms.
Through TISP, hundreds of IEEE volunteers have been empowered to collaborate with their
local pre-university education community. These volunteers help promote applied inquirybased learning; enhance the level of technical literacy of pre-university teachers; encourage
pre-university students to pursue technical careers, including engineering; and increase the
general level of technological literacy in pre-university students throughout their lives.
Using hands-on activities in the classroom is an engaging and effective way to bring the
excitement and discovery of engineering, science, and technology to life. IEEE volunteers
gain satisfaction of supporting engineering education and developing future engineering
students.
E-mail Lynn Bowlby to learn more about the IEEE Teacher In-Service Program
IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (archived March 2012)
Start the year off by making volunteering for IEEE easier. Whether you are newly elected to
your position in 2012 or are serving an additional term, we encourage you to take 30
minutes to review the training material provided in the IEEE Center for Leadership
Excellence (CLE). The CLE provides an easy to use quick start guide for your position, and
identifies key dates specific to your position so you can plan ahead. The CLE also includes a
suite of optional courses through the CLE eLearning Library that provide guidance and tips
on how you can be more effective and develop your professional skills to assist you in all
facets of your professional life.
Required geographic unit compliance (archived March 2012)
It is important that every geographic unit is compliant with IEEE policy. As a reminder, your
geographic unit should not hire staff or independent contractors and shall not lease or
purchase real estate without proper authorization. Additionally, separate incorporation of
IEEE organizational units is not normally permitted.
E-mail MGA staff with questions or comments related to general compliance or these IEEE
Policies