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Patrick McShane

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…

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124,802 Lives Transformed

Edward E. Altshuler

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

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…

Patrick McShane

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…