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Indonesian 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)…
Lighting 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.…
2025 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…
Celebrating 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…
Educators 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…
New 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,…
Celebrating 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…
A Legacy of Support Securing the Future of Historical Preservation
IEEE Robert and Alice Dent Historical Fund Robert Dent’s lifelong involvement with IEEE began when he joined the IEEE in 1965 while he was a senior at Stevens Institute of…
IEEE MOVE Global Launches First MOVE Vehicle in India
IEEE MOVE Global launched its first international Mobile Outreach Vehicle in Bengaluru, India on 21 July 2025. This marks the first MOVE vehicle outside the United States, expanding IEEE’s humanitarian…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Its Impact on You
A new tax law, in the United States, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is bringing some changes that may impact how you plan your charitable contributions starting in…
Empowering Climate-Resilient Enterprises: IEEE Smart Village Supports CRE Hub Launch in Coastal Kerala, India
IEEE Smart Village (ISV), in collaboration with Kerala-based EQUINOCT and local partners, is proud to announce the commissioning of a Community Resource Efficiency (CRE) Hub in North Paravur, Kochi, India.…
