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HKN and IEEE Celebrating the 15th Merger Anniversary
IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) is the international honor society of IEEE. Founded in 1904 at the University of Illinois, HKN merged with IEEE in 2010, providing both organizations with opportunities…
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)…
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…
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.…
Harnessing Positive Energy:Â Empower a Billion Lives Competition
Since 2016, the IEEE Power Electronics Society’s dynamic Empower a Billion Lives (EBL) has challenged innovators to develop scalable solutions to energy access for millions of people worldwide Access to…
IEEE Foundation Establishes Memorial Fund to Honor Late Board Member Mary Ellen Martin Zellerbach
It is with deep sadness that the IEEE Foundation acknowledges the passing of Mary Ellen Martin Zellerbach, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, business leader, mentor, and dedicated IEEE volunteer. Her…