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“Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology” Wins the 2024 IEEE William and Joyce Middleton Electrical Engineering History Award

The IEEE History Committee is proud to announce its selection of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology (2022, Scribner, New York) as the winner of the…

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The IEEE Giving Guide: Impact and Philanthropy

Have you ever pondered how IEEE makes such a large impact? One of the main reasons is the generosity of individuals, IEEE Members , and friends and their donations to…

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Purdue’s IEEE-HKN Lounge: Re-Dedicated Over Five Decades Later

By John D. McDonaldFounder/CEO, JDM Associates, LLC, Duluth, GA, USAIEEE Foundation Director & VP DevelopmentIEEE Life Fellow, Member National Academy of Engineering, CIGRE Honorary Member A noteworthy event recently touched…

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New Retirement Account Distribution Rules: What They Mean for You

In December 2019, when the original SECURE Act was passed, sweeping changes were made to the post-death tax treatment of qualified retirement accounts. One of the biggest changes was eliminating…

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Giving Across Generations

It’s been more than a half-century since Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young sang Teach Your Children. People of a “certain age” remember it well. Whatever your age, or generation, there is broad…

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IEEE Foundation: “A Worthy Option”

Jerry L. Hudgins is a Life Fellow of IEEE, and has a long history with Technical Activities, IEEE Administration, and now with the IEEE Foundation. Jerry and his wife, Sheryl,…

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Ask the Expert: David Sandhu, Sr. Financial Advisor, EverSource Wealth Advisors

Updated for Estate Planning Week It is never too early or too late to start planning your estate! Estates are constantly evolving. Take time every year (so why not Estate…

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Making Your Will and Your Wishes a Priority

August is National Make-a-Will Month and the IEEE Foundation is proud to be participating by providing this important annual reminder. It’s always a good plan to have your estate affairs…

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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…

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Embracing Change and Leaving a Legacy: The Great Wealth Transfer

You have no doubt heard the axiom about life’s certainties, with birth, death and taxes on the short list. The greatest wealth transfer in history is now underway and where…