Illuminate
the possibilities of technology by using it to address global challenges
Illuminate
the possibilities of technology by using it to address global challenges
Technology is a propelling force that makes it possible to take action. It allows us to ask previously unimaginable questions and find solutions to unsolved problems.
- IEEE Humanitarian Technologies - A consortium of programs and initiatives, including IEEE SIGHT and Tech4Good, working together to apply technology to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
- Jon C. Taenzer Memorial Fund - Established by the IEEE Foundation in 2019 thanks to a generous bequest from the Estate of Jon C. Taenzer. This fund supports engineers in developing countries and funds breakthroughs in aids for people with disabilities
- IEEE Smart Village - Empowering energy impoverished communities by delivering sustainable electricity, educational services and enterprise development.
- EPICS in IEEE - Empowering university students to work along with technical professionals and communities around the world to enhance their practical engineering skills and knowledge through service-learning experiences.
- IEEE MOVE Global - An emergency response program committed to assisting natural disaster relief workers with short-term communication and power solutions.
EPICS in IEEE Positively Impacting Access and Abilities
More than 15 percent of the world’s population (about 1 billion people) live with disabilities, such as hearing, vision, mental health or mobility challenges. EPICS in IEEE engaged the ingenuity…
