News Category: Illuminate
Empowerment Through Enterprise: Sustainable Agriculture and Solar Thermal Dried Fruits in Peten, Guatemala
Guatemala is the largest economy in Central America and an upper middle-income country, measured by its GDP per capita (US$14,066.5 in 2023). However, the country’s wealth is unequally distributed, with…
President Ford Concludes His Term and Establishes a Clear Vision for the IEEE Foundation’s Future
When Ralph Ford stepped into his role as IEEE Foundation President in 2022, his vision for our future was to focus on our supporters’ passions and help grow the Foundation’s…
Celebrating World Gratitude Day: A Tribute to IEEE Foundation Volunteers and Donors
On 21 September, as the world observes World Gratitude Day, the IEEE Foundation takes a moment to reflect on the immense power of gratitude. This day offers an opportunity to…
Boston Students Making Hearing Testing Accessible in Guatemala with EPICS in IEEE and the Jon C. Taenzer Memorial Fund
Hearing loss is a prevalent issue, one that can impact very young children in the early stages of development who are unable to communicate the issue. Without adequate hearing testing,…
First IEEE Smart Village Initiative in China Commissioned:Â Dacheng Energy Rural Photovoltaic-Thermal Heating
IEEE Smart Village (ISV) is pleased to report that the first ISV-funded initiative in China has been commissioned! This project was funded through the generosity of an onsemi grant. The…
Join the Challenge: Empower a Billion Lives 2025
Empower a Billion Lives (EBL) 2025, an IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) initiative, is not just a competition, it’s a movement to create transformative solutions that tackle energy poverty head-on.…
IEEE Foundation Releases 2023 Annual Report
Reflects on an Enduring 50 Years of Impact 2023 marked a momentous milestone for the IEEE Foundation — our golden anniversary. This milestone celebration, led by John McDonald, IEEE Foundation…
Jon C. Taenzer Bequest Continues Longtime Global Impact
Jon C. Taenzer was a renowned research engineer, senior scientist, electronics engineering inventor/patent holder, author, IEEE Life Senior Member and IEEE Goldsmith Legacy League member who passed in 2019.The IEEE…
