Posts by Patricia Cats
An Eclectic Journey of Service and Generosity
From farm boy to Navy man, then engineering educator to Forever Generous donor Lyle Feisel was born in Tama, Iowa, USA, in the 1930s. Much as it is now, Tama…
Read MoreSix Years Later, Jon C. Taenzer Memorial Fund Continues to be Forever Generous
Generosity can often have positive and far-reaching effects, and this has never been more clearly demonstrated than by the indelible impact of Jon C. Taenzer’s legacy, as seen through the…
Read MoreHKN and IEEE Celebrating the 15th Merger Anniversary
IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) is the international honor society of IEEE. Founded in 1904 at the University of Illinois, HKN merged with IEEE in 2010, providing both organizations with opportunities…
Read MoreIndonesian Students Create Solar-Powered Technology to Support Gili Genting Island’s Needs for Fresh Drinking Water and Salt
Gili Genting Island in Madura, Indonesia, has approximately 10,000 residents who rely on fishing and tourism, which requires salt preservation and access to fresh water. Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)…
Read MoreLighting the Way: A Donor Inspired to Build Technology Designed to Help People Flourish
When Mei Lin Fung left Singapore for Australia in 1974 and then moved from Australia to the U.S. in 1982, she carried with her the lessons of a nation transformed.…
Read More2025 Pugh Young Scholar in Residence: A Residency Wrap Up with Gratitude
Adapted from a letter written by George Borg to William Pugh, son of Elizabeth and Emerson Pugh As a historian and philosopher of science, I have a long-standing professional interest…
Read MoreCelebrating World Gratitude Day: A Message from IEEE Foundation President, Marko Delimar
On this World Gratitude Day, we pause to reflect on the incredible generosity, collaboration, and impact that define the IEEE community. Gratitude is not only at the heart of today’s…
Read MoreEducators Learn About Semiconductors
Thanks to a generous gift from the onsemi Giving Now program to the IEEE Foundation, IEEE TryEngineering was able to host Educator Sessions to provide teachers with knowledge and resources…
Read MoreNew History Website Launched
In partnership with Tumbleweeds Creative Studio, the IEEE History Center has launched the new IEEE History website: history.ieee.org. Designed to provide a streamlined, visually engaging experience to the general public,…
Read MoreCelebrating Read a Book Month: IEEE Foundation Staff’s Favorite Reads
September marks Read a Book Month—a time to reflect and immerse ourselves in the transformative power of ideas and stories. While the origins of Read a Book Month are a…
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