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A Legacy Built on Innovation and Service: The Remarkable Career of Edward E. Altshuler
From Physics Student to Pioneer in Millimeter Wave Research Edward E. Altshuler, PhD, began his journey in electrical engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA, in 1948, where he enrolled…
Fueling the Future: Celebrating the People Powering the IEEE Foundation’s Impact
IEEE Foundation Day 2026 Every year leading up to IEEE Foundation Day, we pause to acknowledge the people whose passion, curiosity, and generosity help make the IEEE mission thrive. This…
Bringing Light to the World: Mr. McShane’s Journey from Wonder to Impact
A Spark for Engineering Ignited at Age Four For Charles “Patrick” McShane, IEEE Life Fellow, the fascination with electricity began with a moment of pure astonishment. At the age of…
Fueling the Future: A Message from John McDonald, 2026 IEEE Foundation President
Each year, IEEE Foundation Day gives us a chance to pause and reflect—not just on how far we’ve come, but on what enables us to keep moving boldly forward. As…
Small Town, Big Imagination: IEEE Region 4 SKPL Program Brings “Learning LEGO Express” to Life in Withee, WI, USA
When the Withee Public Library received its Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL) grant, Library Director Brandon Hardin knew it had the potential to transform the smallest corner of the…
President Delimar Completes Term, Championing Next Generation of Engineers
When Marko Delimar assumed the role of IEEE Foundation President, he brought with him a lifelong commitment to empowering students and young professionals—a passion cultivated through three decades of IEEE…
2025 #IEEEGivingTuesday Becomes Most Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign for the IEEE Foundation
The IEEE Foundation is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its recent #IEEEGivingTuesday campaign, marking it as the most successful for the IEEE Foundation to date. The generosity of…
Global Impact: IEEE Programs and the Collective Commitment to Advance Humanity
At IEEE, a public charity, advancing technology for the benefit of humanity is more than a mission statement; it’s a shared commitment that takes shape through the dedication of volunteers,…
Engineering as Service
A Journey From Engineering Student to IEEE Foundation Leader For Professor Saurabh Sinha, IEEE Fellow and Executive Dean of Engineering at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, the journey with…
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…
