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IEEE-USA Energy Policy Fly-In (15-16 June)
Congress is focused on energy policy like never before. Legislators are trying change make sweeping changes to how America generates, distributes and uses energy. Now is your chance to help make sure they get it right. On 15 and 16 June, IEEE members in the United states are encouraged to join IEEE-USA in Washington, D.C. for our Energy Policy Fly-In. Come to Washington. Meet with your elected leaders. Help craft America's energy policy for the next 100 years. more

IEEE Humanitarian Technology Challenge (HTC) Addresses Public Health and Disaster Response and Management
The HTC is a unique partnership between IEEE and the United Nations Foundation & Vodafone Foundation Technology Partnership that unites technologists and humanitarians in an effort to develop and implement sustainable technological responses to selected humanitarian challenges in developing countries. IEEE members who are interested in participating are invited to attend a two-day conference in Washington, D.C., 1-2 June. No registration fee is required, but space is limited, so interested individuals should register now. more

IEEE Celebrates 125th Anniversary with First "Engineering the Future Day" (13 May)
As the world's largest technology association, this year the IEEE commemorates its 125th anniversary, and 13 May has been designated IEEE Engineering the Future Day to celebrate and increase awareness of technological advancements around the world. For more information on the Engineering the Future Day and how you can help celebrate IEEE's milestone, please visit www.ieee125.org.

IEEE Homeland Security Conference (11-12 May)
IEEE-USA is co-sponsoring the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security, 11-12 May, in Waltham, Mass. The conference will bring together innovators from leading universities, research laboratories, Homeland Security Centers of Excellence, small businesses, system integrators and the end user community to discuss novel and innovative technologies which address some of the most pressing national security problems.

Celebrating 125 Years: IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition
In 2009, IEEE will celebrate its 125th anniversary throughout the year with special events online and across the globe. The IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition recognizes students who develop unique solutions to real-world problems using engineering, science, computing and leadership skills to benefit their community and/or humanity. The challenge: Identify a global or local problem, develop a solution, then tell us how you have made a positive impact in the world. You could win $10,000 and attend the 2009 IEEE Honors Ceremony in Los Angeles. more

Green Technology Conference: Engineers Should Contribute to Renewable Energy Policies, Consider Ethical Implications
Engineers working in renewable energy fields should participate in public policy-making and consider ethical implications, said the opening speaker at the first IEEE Green Technology Conference, held 16-17 April, in Lubbock, Texas. more

Blogging the IEEE-USA Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City
Couldn't make it to the 2009 IEEE-USA Annual Meeting? IEEE-USA's crack team of bloggers recapped many of the sessions that took place in Salt Lake City this past weekend. At this year's gathering, industry leaders explored and debated one of the most important engineering challenges facing the world: alternative sources of energy. Speakers included Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Governor of Utah, and R. James Woolsey, former CIA director. more

IEEE-USA Announces Winners of 2008-2009 Online Student Video Competition
IEEE-USA recently announced $5,000 in scholarship awards to five undergraduates at four U.S. universities, who entered the organization's 2009 "How Engineers Make a World of Difference" video competition. more

2009 IEEE International Conference on RFID
The 2009 IEEE International Conference on RFID, 27-28 April, in Orlando, Fla., will bring together leading researchers from around the globe to discuss the current state of international research in RFID technology.

Greater Investment in People, Technology, Energy R&D Needed to Shore Up U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness
IEEE-USA President Russ Lefevre told a national conference audience, "There is much more that needs to be done in terms of investing in technology, in people, and in incentives that will drive innovation and entrepreneurship," as part of the Innovation Panel at the Innovation 2008 conference at the University of Minnesota. Lefevre said one of the top priorities of the new presidential administration should be to fully fund the America Competes Act. more

IEEE-USA President's Column: More on the Silver Tsunami
In his latest column, IEEE-USA President Russell Lefevre looks at recommendations from the INSIDE Aerospace Conference for meeting the looming demand for engineers in the U.S. aerospace and defense work force. more

STEM TV: How Engineers Make a World of Difference
TV programs on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are probably more plentiful than most people realize — shows that demonstrate how engineering can be used to solve problems and can be a lot of fun. Download a flyer with a partial listing of STEM-related TV shows here. See also a related article in IEEE-USA Today's Engineer Online here.

Local TV Reports on Engineering, Science Highlight IEEE Technologies That Benefit Society
As part of its public-awareness program to promote engineering and technological literacy, IEEE-USA has helped to underwrite almost 600 local television news reports on engineering and science since 2005. more

IEEE Members Receive the 2007 National Medal of Science and 2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Four IEEE members were honored at a black-tie ceremony on 28 September in Washington, D.C., for their contributions to the nation's scientific and technological endeavor. Paul Baran, NovoVentures, Inc., and Armand V. Feigenbaum, General Systems Company, Inc., have been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, presented each year to the nation's leading innovators. Leonard Kleinrock, UCLA, and Andrew J. Viterbi, USC, received the National Medal of Science, which honors individuals for pioneering scientific research. The awards are the nation's highest honors for scientific and technological achievement. Congratulations to these members for their remarkable accomplishments. more

Promote Tech Literacy: Apply to be IEEE-USA’s Engineering Mass Media Fellow
The AAAS Science and Engineering Mass Media Fellows Program provides an opportunity for college and graduate students in engineering and computer science to work full-time over the summer as reporters, researchers and production assistants in mass media organizations nationwide — including radio and TV stations, newspapers and magazines. Since 2000, IEEE-USA Mass Media Fellows have been assigned to such media outlets as the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, Scientific American, Popular Science and WNBC-TV. The application deadline is 15 January 2009. more

IEEE-USA Webinar: Engineers and Public Policy
IEEE-USA continues its free webinar series through the end of the year with Engineers and Public Policy (4 Dec.). more

Accelerating Innovation in Biosciences
IEEE-USA is co-sponsoring "Accelerating Innovation in 21st Century Biosciences: Identifying the Measurement, Standards and Technological Challenges," a conference to be held at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), on 19-22 Oct. 2008. conference is hosted by NIST and the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute. more

Plug and Play Seminar: IEEE Members Eligible for Reduced Registration Fee
IEEE members are invited to attend the Plug and Play Acceleration and Collaboration Track (PACT) seminar for a reduced rate. The conference, to be held 20-21 Oct. in Sunnyvale, Calif., will focus on: the culture of innovation and spirit of entrepreneurship in universities; challenges that young start-ups and entrepreneurs face; and best practices in technology incubation. more

WIE "Engineering Your Future" Conference (3-5 Oct.)
IEEE-USA is co-sponsoring the second annual Women in Engineering (WIE) Conference in Atlantic City, NJ, 3-5 October 2008. Hosted by the IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group, Southern NJ Section, this year's conference will feature workshops on: Teambuilding and Chair Yoga; How to Stay Cutting Edge; Outsourcing Engineering; Personality Types; Listening and Communicating Effectively; and How to Survive in a Changing Market Place. more

IEEE Elections: Return Your Ballots by 1 October
Ballots were mailed in August for the annual IEEE elections. Marked ballots must be received by the election vendor in Eden Prairie, Minn., by noon central time on 1 October. Two IEEE-USA positions — 2009 IEEE-USA President Elect and 2009-2010 IEEE-USA Member-at-Large — are on the slate, along with 15 other election categories. Please take a few minutes to fill out and mail your ballot, or access the election ballot and related materials electronically online at: www.ieee.org/elections.

Clean, Safe Fusion Energy and its Potential to Contribute to World's Energy Supply to be Discussed on Capitol Hill
On Thursday, 18 Sep., Dr. Ned Sauthoff, U.S. ITER director, will discuss the ITER fusion energy experiment and its challenges at a Congressional Research & Development Caucus briefing, co-sponsored by IEEE-USA and ASME. more

Energy Secretary Bodman to Keynote GridWeek 2008
IEEE-USA is a partner in GridWeek 2008 (23-25 September), an annual gathering in Washington, D.C., of Smart Grid stakeholders and thought leaders to to discuss Smart Grid issues and developments around the world. The 2008 conference will focus on delivering sustainable energy through the Smart Grid, with Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman providing a keynote address. more

IEEE-USA Today's Engineer Digest Wins 2008 Apex Award for Excellence
IEEE-USA Today's Engineer Digest, our print periodical mailed directly to U.S. IEEE members in March and October, has won a 2008 APEX Award of Excellence for Most Improved Magapapers & Newspapers for its March 2007 issue, which debuted our new publication design for the print digest. more

IEEE.tv: IEEE Membership...Why We Joined
New from IEEE.tv, IEEE young professional members are interviewed during an IEEE GOLD/WIE/Student Congress on how they value IEEE membership, its benefits and services. more

Silicon Valley Engineer Testifies before Congress on Need to Retain Talented High-Tech Students and Professionals
Congress should make it easier for foreign graduate students and engineers to remain in the United States, Silicon Valley engineer and entrepreneur Lee Colby told a congressional subcommittee at a 12 June hearing on Capitol Hill. more

Deadline Extended for IEEE-USA Awards Nominations
IEEE-USA is seeking nominations for 2008 awards for recognition of professional, technical and literary contributions to public awareness and understanding of the engineering profession in the United States. These distinguished awards are administered under the IEEE-USA Awards and Recognition Committee, and approved by the IEEE-USA Board of Directors. The deadline for nominations has been extended to 31 August 2008. more     [Watch video of this year's awards ceremony]

Webinar: Engineering the Art of Negotiation (8 Sep.)
Tired of hidden agendas, dealing with difficult people, or politics derailing projects? This free webinar teaches a process-driven approach to negotiation and persuasion that you can use to keep projects on track and keep difficult people in check. Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the forthcoming IEEE-USA e-book, Engineering the Art of Negotiation: Part 1 — How to Handle Your Boss. more

Call for Papers for Energy 2030 Conference
The IEEE-USA co-sponsored Energy 2030 Conference (17-18 Nov. 2008) invites papers on the technology, policy and economic framework required for the creation of a global sustainable energy infrastructure by 2030.  Paper proposal digests are due by 31 July. more

IEEE-USA President's Column: Robotics
The robotics industry is a more than $10 billion enterprise worldwide, with a growth rate estimated to be about 8 percent annually. As a nation, we can participate in this expansion or simply stand idly by as hungrier and more aggressive nations seize the opportunities. more

Call For Nominations: IEEE-USA Volunteer Positions
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 IEEE-USA board positions. The deadline for nominations has been extended to 6 June 2008. more

Project Management Webinar: 03 June 2008, 1:00 PM ET
This free Webinar is designed for engineers, technical leads, project leaders and functional managers who want to practice the fundamentals of project management to help themselves and the groups they represent. Participants will learn basic project management techniques and how to apply them, whether at work, within the IEEE, at home or in the community. Participants will receive one complimentary IEEE-USA E-Book. more

IEEE-USA Announces 2007 Awards Recipients
IEEE-USA has announced the recipients of its 2007 awards in recognition of professional, technical and literary contributions to public awareness and understanding of the engineering profession in the United States. The awards were presented at the IEEE-USA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis on 26 April 2008. more

2008 IEEE RFID Conference Garners Media Attention
The role of RFID in gaming and healthcare was featured in a Las Vegas Review-Journal article on 18 April. The newspaper was reporting on the IEEE RFID 2008 conference that IEEE-USA co-sponsors. more

Tennessee Congressman Bart Gordon Honored for SET Leadership
Rep. Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.), chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee, received the 2008 George E. Brown Jr. Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Award for his leadership and commitment to ensuring that the United States remains a global leader in science and innovation. IEEE-USA President Russ Lefevre presented the award to Rep. Gordon at a 2008 SET Congressional Visits Day reception at the Rayburn Building. more

Streaming Video: Networking Webinars
Whether you're actively job searching, considering a career change, or simply trying to get ahead in your career, networking is likely to be a key to success. In the first webinar, recorded on 8 Jan., Dr. Michelle Tullier examines factors that make networking work. In the second, recorded 15 Jan., career consultants Ellen Sautter and Diane Crompton look at networking online and building professional relationships through Internet-based tools, including: professional and social networks, discussion groups, blogs, and personal Web sites. more

IEEE-USA’s CareerNavigator
Visit IEEE-USA's CareerNavigator for your employment, career development, consulting and entrepreneurial needs. Choose from a wide range of products, publications, online management training and other useful services. more

TechMatch to Highlight Medical Device Entrepreneurs
IEEE-USA is partnering with LifeScience Alley™ to create a new event that will benefit members of both organizations. TechMatch 2008 will take place on 12 May, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, in Minneapolis, Minn. The goal is to introduce small and emerging medical device companies to CTOs of larger life science/medical device firms, as well as to venture capitalists, corporate investors and angel investors. more

IEEE Homeland Security Conference Set (12-13 May)
IEEE-USA is pleased to support the 2008 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security, 12-13 May, at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, Mass. The conference will focus on transportation security for chemical, biological and explosive agents, cyber security and infrastructure protection, incident management and interoperability, and software assurance. White House Science Adviser Dr. John Marburger will deliver the keynote address. more

Webinar Presents Benefits of Long-Term Care Planning
Lengthening life spans mean more people will experience in their senior years acute or chronic ailments that require extended healthcare. In a free webinar sponsored by IEEE Financial Advantage, Steve Cain, Senior VP at MARSH Private Client Life Insurance Services, addresses the need for post-retirement healthcare planning from a personal risk-management perspective. The discussion includes funding options, Long Term Care Insurance, and tax implications. more

Future City Competition — 16 Years and Still Going Strong
The Future City Competition, which IEEE-USA introduced to Engineers Week in 1993, held its 16th annual National Finals, 18-20 February in Washington. Teams of middle-school students from 37 regions across the United States competed for the grand prize of a week at U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., and other prizes. IEEE-USA also judged and present the Best Communications System award for the eighth consecutive year. more

Discover Engineering Family Day
IEEE-USA/IEEE continued its role as a primary sponsor of the 2008 Discover Engineering Family Day, held on 16 Feb. at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The annual event, which unofficially kicked off Engineers Week 2008 (17-23 Feb.), broke previous attendance records with more than 7,300 visitors. more

Call for Proposals: Real-World Engineering Projects
The IEEE is continuing with a second year of funding for a program to develop projects and workshops in IEEE fields of interest for use by faculty members worldwide working with first-year students in electrical engineering (EE), computer engineering (CE), computer science (CS) and electrical engineering technology (EET). EE, CE, CS and EET faculty are invited to participate. The deadline for abstracts is 15 April. more

Webinars for IEEE-USA Annual Meeting Attendees
IEEE-USA's 2008 Annual Meeting is scheduled for 25-27 April 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Two free pre-conference webinars for attendees are scheduled for 01 April and 15 April. more

Fifth Annual Career Fly-In: 7-8 April
IEEE-USA has scheduled its fifth annual Career Fly-In for 7-8 April 2008. U.S. IEEE members are invited and encouraged to come to Washington on those dates to discuss the state of the engineering workforce with Congress. more

2008 IEEE-USA Annual Meeting: Indianapolis, 25-27 April
IEEE-USA's 2008 Annual Meeting will be held early in 2008 to avoid conflict with the IEEE Sections Congress. So, please mark your calendars for 25-27 April 2008. Receive leadership training, learn about IEEE-USA activities and how they will benefit members in your Section, and learn about other PACE programs throughout the country. more

Engineers Week to Emphasize Engineering Diversity
Engineers Week 2008, to be held from 17 to 23 February, is co-chaired by IBM Corp. and the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA. Including year-round activities, Engineers Week is expected to reach several million people worldwide, with an emphasis in 2008 on expanding diversity in the engineering field and in the workplace. more

IEEE-USA Board Set, Vice President Positions Reorganized
After the IEEE-USA Board of Directors approved a volunteer reorganization at its 20 November 2007 meeting, the IEEE-USA Assembly elected IEEE-USA's new VPs and secretary-treasurer for 2008. more

IEEE WIE Magazine Debuts
IEEE Women in Engineering (IEEE WIE) Magazine, a new publication that will be issued twice a year to IEEE WIE members, has launched its premiere issue. The publication's articles integrate engineering subjects with current issues facing society including careers, health care, medicine, law, governance and women's issues. A print edition will be produced for distribution at symposiums and other events throughout the year. more

Two New E-Books on Innovation
IEEE-USA has published two new e-books on innovation. The Best of Today's Engineer: On Innovation is a compilation of the best articles on innovation from the Today's Engineer archives, and is now available to IEEE members for only $4.95. In addition, we bring you a great companion book, Innovation Conversations — Book 1: The Innovation Process, from internationally renowned innovation expert and author, William C. Miller — now available to IEEE members for a discounted rate of $9.95. Check out these and 21 other e-books (some free!) to IEEE members. more

IEEE-USA Online Engineering Student Video Competition: $10K in Scholarships
Attention budding filmmakers: here's a chance to show the world how cool the engineering profession is — and possibly earn some scholarship money in the process. The challenge: choose an aspect of engineering that you consider to be socially constructive, appealing and "fun"; then translate it into a 90-second video clip aimed at an 11-to-13 year-old audience. All entries must be submitted by midnight Friday, 18 January. more

Last Update:  16 June 2009
Staff Contact: Pender M. McCarter, p.mccarter@ieee.org