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Where Technology and Philanthropy Intersect

Together, we deliver opportunity, innovation and impact across the globe.

As the philanthropic partner of IEEE, we inspire and manage charitable investment that advance the impact of IEEE’s humanitarian and philanthropic values.

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Supporting the world’s energy-impoverished communities by providing renewable energy, community-based education, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

  • 190+ projects incubated worldwide
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  • 1.35+ million people in 18 countries lives transformed
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IEEE TryEngineering STEM Portal Grants

The program is designed to support IEEE volunteer-led STEM outreach work in their local communities, so that they may Share, Give Back and Inspire.

  • 91 grants awarded in 19 countries since 2021
  • $116K in funding provided
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IEEE History Center

The Center collects and disseminates information and resources that exemplify the impact of technology and its relationship, both past and present, to society.

  • 230+ IEEE Milestones dedicated to honor significant technical achievements
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IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu

Founded on 28 October 1904, IEEE-HKN promotes professional accomplishment, service to others, and leadership development for students and professionals in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and other IEEE fields of interest.

  • 270+ IEEE HKN Student and Alumni Chapters around the globe
  • 101K+ Community Service hours logged by HKN student members during 2020-2021
  • 119 years of service to society
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IEEE Women in Engineering

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers, technologists and scientists, and inspiring girls around the world to follow their dreams of a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).

  • 26 years dedicated to changing the face of engineering
  • 40K+ members (women & men) in 100+ countries around the world
  • 1K+ local IEEE-WIE Groups worldwide

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The Power of a Community Full of Contributions

31 May 2023

By: Amanda Weissman There was once an engineering student at the University of Illinois who felt there was something missing in their academic career. He had a vision of a…

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Remembering Roger Brockett – Researcher, Educator and Innovator

18 May 2023

IEEE Life Fellow Roger Brockett, a renowned researcher, educator and innovator passed away on 19 March 2023. His research inspired a generation of mathematicians. A strong proponent of scholarship and…

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Celebrating the 2023 IEEE Awards Honorees

17 May 2023

The 2023 IEEE Vision, Innovation and Challenges Summit (VIC Summit) was held 5 May 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, US. The event highlighted the innovation and creativity of engineering, science, and…

Educating the next generation is one of the core pillars of the IEEE Foundation. One partner in this quest is IEEE Educational Activities (EA).

Join us to hear from IEEE Foundation Director and former Vice President of EA Stephen Phillips about how IEEE programs nourish brilliant minds, create opportunities to dream and cultivate a generation of socially responsible technology professionals. This exciting session features stories from donor supported programs: IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, EPICS in IEEE, TryEngineering STEM Grants and TryEngineering Summer Institute.

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