News Category: Donor Impact

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Winner of 2024 IEEE Medal in Power Engineering Award Inspired to Donate Cash Prize

Professor Deepakraj (Deepak) Divan was named the recipient of the 2024 IEEE Medal in Power Engineering for his outstanding contributions to the technology associated with the generation, transmission, distribution, application,…

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Ask the Expert: Karen Galuchie, Executive Director, IEEE Foundation

Welcome to “Ask the Planned Giving Expert,” a series where we bring clarity to planned giving with straightforward insights from experienced professionals. Our series is dedicated to providing easy-to-understand, practical…

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Dedicated Volunteer and Donor Is a Catalyst for Change!

During his nearly 20 years of being an IEEE Foundation donor, John Paserba has enjoyed allocating his contributions across 10 different programs he is passionate about within IEEE.   “Recently,” shares…

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IEEE Senior Life Member Says Now Is the Right Time to Support the Next Generation!

James Graham was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1950. He grew up in several small towns throughout central Indiana, where he graduated as class valedictorian in 1968 and enrolled at…

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Gunther and Shirley Karger Establish the IEEE Communication Society Community Leadership Award 

Founding Members of IEEE Communications Society (COMSOC October 9,1963) Gunther Karger elected Chairman of the Cape Canaveral, Florida Section Gunther Karger, Senior Life Member of IEEE, first became obsessed with…

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Redefining ROI to “Return on Impact” Is His Lifelong Goal!

Pictured above, Levy at Birthplace of Silicon Valley, Mountain View, CA On Sunday, 24 September 2023, Levy Gerzberg woke up early to make the trip from his home in Los…

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Finding Fulfillment Through Volunteering and Giving Back to Fellow Life Members

Peter M. Silverberg, PE, is an IEEE Life Senior Member who supported the IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) program in 2023. His gift to the SIGHT program,…

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ONSEMI AWARDS A GRANT TO TRYENGINEERING

onsemi’s mission is to drive disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company’s work includes vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable…

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Unlock Your IEEE Legacy with the Foundation’s Goldsmith Legacy League

To “Unlock Your Legacy” means to discover, create, and leave behind a meaningful and lasting impact on the world; one that reflects your values, beliefs and contributions. It is about…

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New Endowment Fund is a Gift that Will Keep on Giving

Though individuals eventually pass away, their actions can have a far-reaching impact on others around the world long after they’re gone. Such is the case for Dorothy Percival, widow of…