News Category: Educate

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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…

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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…

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Alumni Receptions: An Invitation for HKN Members to Celebrate and Reconnect

HKN alumni, students and friends gathered to reconnect, reminisce and rally in support of HKN at the first HKN Alumni Receptions of 2022. The first reception was held at the…

Teachers work on a hands-on activity during a STEM Mentorship Program facilitated by the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO with support from IEEE Foundation donors.

IEEE REACH Gains Traction on a Global Stage

Through the lens of history, IEEE REACH offers secondary school teachers resources that enhance students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills while boosting cultural and technological literacy. The program provides a…

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IEEE Education Week Engages Members, Donors, Customers, and Staff

More than 60 IEEE operating units, regions, sections and technical societies celebrated the first-ever IEEE Education Week from 4-8 April 2022 with dozens of live events, virtual resources, special offers…

In Memoriam: Herbert Mertel

In Memoriam: EMC Leader Herbert Mertel, “An Engineer’s Engineer”

In 2021, the engineering world lost one of its most prominent figures with the passing of Herbert Mertel, a renowned expert in the field of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). His legacy…

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New Michael C. Wicks Radar Student Travel Grant Celebrates Wicks’ Legacy of Innovation and Altruism

Inaugural three recipients announced at Radar Con ’22 in New York City On 21 – 25 March, industry professionals worldwide attended the 2022 IEEE Radar Conference, which for the first time…

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IEEE Foundation in Support of Giving and Gaining Happiness

Each year the world acknowledges International Day of Happiness, a day recognizing this fundamental need, that’s both the focus of so much energy and, at the same time, often overlooked…

IEEE Education Week: Ensuring STEM Education At Every Level

IEEE Education Week: Ensuring STEM Education At Every Level

The Foundation Celebrates IEEE Education Week The IEEE Foundation proudly joined IEEE in celebrating the first ever IEEE Education Week from 4 April to 8 April 2022. This celebration of educational opportunities…

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The IEEE Foundation 2022—2023 Funding Opportunity Guide

The four pillars of the IEEE Foundation — Illuminate, Educate, Engage, and Energize — are not just ideals. Each pillar represents a practical and impactful implementation of its principals through dozens of…