News Category: Donor Profile

Growing the Engineers of the Future
In 2022, Peter W. Sauer, long-time IEEE volunteer who was better known in IEEE circles as ‘Pete’, was presented with the IEEE Nikola Tesla Award for his contributions to dynamic modeling and…

Giving Back to Support Students
In 2022, John Undrill, an IEEE Life Fellow and long-time IEEE Foundation donor, was awarded the IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award, for “contributions to the development of analytical…

Entrusting the Future to IEEE
Robert HeiderMember Grade: Member As a valued IEEE member since 2009, Robert Heider brings extensive industry expertise to the engineering field based on his over 50 years of experience as a…

Pioneer Don Heirman’s Generous Giving Paves the Way for Future Innovation
Heirman’s estate gifts honor his lifelong legacy and will indelibly support critical IEEE initiatives Though industry giant Donald (Don) N. Heirman sadly passed in October 2020 at the age of…

Giving Back by Supporting IEEE Initiatives
Rafi KoutobyMember Grade: Member As an active IEEE member throughout his student years at California State University-Long Beach (US), Rafi Koutoby — now a Distribution Engineer at utility company Southern…

Celebrating “IEEE’s Community”
Jack JewellMember Grade: Fellow As a valued IEEE Member and current Fellow, the IEEE has played an instrumental role in Jack Jewell’s life and career for over 30 years. “I always…

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Paving the Way for Women in Engineering
Linda Hugle, the daughter of Frances Hugle, embodied the ideals of Forever Generous. As an educator herself, Linda understood the importance of education and helping a young person pursue their dreams.…

Bringing Support Full Circle
Maxine Cohen, Ph.D.Member Grade: Life Member According to IEEE Life Member Maxine Cohen, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, College of Computing and Engineering at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, US,…