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Making a Difference: Celebrating the Impact of the IEEE Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund
British mathematician Ada Lovelace once famously said that “your best and wisest refuge from all troubles is in your science.” She couldn’t have known then how much her words would…

Realizing Your Impact: IEEE Foundation Reaches $30 Million Campaign Goal
Hard work, time, talent and treasure contributed by dedicated donors, volunteers and staff enable the Realize the Full Potential of IEEE Campaign to surpass its fundraising target. The IEEE Foundation has 30 million…

Leveraging Matching Gift Opportunities
David ZiskindMEMBER GRADE: Senior Member Now in his 21st year as an IEEE member, David Ziskind appreciates the role IEEE has played in his life and career. “I enjoy connecting…

Off and Running to Support ISV
Louis VaccaMEMBER GRADE: Member/Employee As Manager of Manufacturing, Distribution & Reprints, IEEE-Publishing Operations in Piscataway, NJ, USA, Lou Vacca’s work with IEEE Foundation’s publications, such as the Foundation Focus newsletter…

Forging a Path for Next-Generation Power & Energy Students
The Sahazizian Family (on behalf of Anne-Marie Sahazizian)MEMBER GRADE: Life Senior Member As an active member of IEEE’s Toronto Section, Standards Association, Standards Board, and Charles Proteus Steinmetz Award Committee…

Putting Award Money to “Greater Use”
John NelsonMEMBER GRADE: Life Fellow For John Nelson, the rewards of giving back to his field began early in his career. As a student in the early 1970s, “my role…

Paying It Forward Through the IEEE Foundation
Howard Michel, Ph.D.MEMBER GRADE: Life Senior Member and IEEE 2015 President As a proud IEEE Senior Member for decades as well as a past IEEE President and chair of IEEE’s…

Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations
John LuceMEMBER GRADE: Life Senior Member In January 2020, IEEE Life Senior Member John Luce, P.E., passed at the age of 91, but his lifelong contributions to the field of…

Empowering Women in Power & Energy
Ruomei Li, Ph.D.MEMBER GRADE: Senior Member Dr. Ruomei Li, 2020 Chair of IEEE Women in Power (WIP) and former Secretary General of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering (CSEE), can’t…

Advocating for Charitable Giving and Donor-Advised Funds
David DurocherMEMBER GRADE: Senior Member Longtime IEEE Senior Member David Durocher has dutifully served IEEE in numerous ways over the years, from his roles as President of IEEE’s Industry Applications…