Unveiling Patent Piracy: The Case of Samsung’s Powerbot Vacuum Cleaner
In the realm of technological innovation, patents stand as guardians of creativity and originality, protecting the fruits of countless hours of research and development. However, recent events surrounding Samsung Electronics’ patents EP 2963515 and US 9675229, both pertaining to their Powerbot vacuum cleaner, have cast…
Understanding the IEEE National Society Agreements Program
In this article, we’ve had the opportunity to speak with Peter Nagy (Hungary), the volunteer lead for the IEEE National Society Agreements Program. The interview was conducted by Marc Beebe, Senior Director of Strategic Research, Public Imperatives, & Corporate Development at IEEE Corporate Activities. …
IEEE Egypt Entrepreneurship Week 2023
In the crafting of the event program, special objectives were emphasized to establish IEEE Egypt Entrepreneurship Week as a cornerstone of Egypt’s entrepreneurial landscape and ensure its impact on the ecosystem. Utilizing the power of email communication alongside social media campaigns, a comprehensive email marketing…
IEEE Oman SYP Congress 2024
IEEE Oman Section hosted its annual SYP Congress 2024 on February 17th, 2024, at Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat. The congress showcased a diverse range of competitions, including the Undergraduate Project, Poster Presentation, and Robotics challenges, alongside a keynote speaker and various activities Drawing participation…
Call for Application: IEEE STEM Champion Program
Are you an IEEE volunteer conducting STEM outreach programs for pre-university students and/or teachers in your local community on behalf of IEEE? Would you like to help inspire other volunteers to get involved in STEM outreach? Then, we want to hear from you! In June…
Call for nominations
The IEEE Region 8 Nominations & Appointments (N&A) Committee is soliciting nominations for the following leadership positions: · IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Vice Chair, Member Activities (two-year commitment) · IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Vice Chair, Student Activities (two-year commitment) · IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Vice…
Call for nominations – IEEE Region 8 Awards
Each year, IEEE Region 8 recognizes the best contributions in IEEE fields of interest and the best efforts in supporting IEEE’s mission by members in our region. We are receiving nominations for the following 2024 awards: – Clementina Saduwa Award – Region 8 Volunteer Award…
IEEE RTSI 2024 Conference at Politecnico di Milano – Site of Lecco!
Mark your calendars for the IEEE RTSI 2024, a flagship R8 portfolio event hosted at Politecnico di Milano – Site of Lecco from September 18-20, 2024. Explore cutting-edge tracks: 🛠️ Track 1: Methods and Technologies for AI 🚗 Track 2: AI Applications to Energy and…
IEEE Fellow program in Region 8
IEEE Fellow is a distinction reserved for select IEEE members whose extraordinary accomplishments in any of the IEEE fields of interest are deemed fitting for this prestigious grade elevation. IEEE Region 8 is keen on increasing the number of IEEE Fellow nominations and encourages Senior…
IEEE Rising Star and United Kingdom Member Shines Bright at 2023 Volunteer Leadership Training
In a remarkable display of leadership and dedication to engineering, AbdulHameed Raji, a member of the IEEE United Kingdom and Ireland Section, has been making waves with his recent accomplishments. His participation in the 2023 Volunteer Leadership Training (VoLT) Program highlights his commitment to leadership…
Championing Green Innovation: IEEE’s Webinar Series Sparks the Climate Tech Revolution
IEEE Unveils Webinar Series Empowering The Green Tech Revolution: From Design to Deployment To address the pressing issue of climate change, the IEEE Technology Center for Climate (ITCC), headquartered at the global IEEE office in Vienna, Austria, has kickstarted a webinar series that explores…
Celebration of IEEE MPEG Milestone
On September 28th, 2023, there was a live dedication ceremony at the STMicroelectronics site in Grenoble, France for the award of the prestigious IEEE milestone recognizing the development by STMicroelectronics of the MPEG-2 integrated decoders. As the Milestone cites subsequent MPEG-2 worldwide adoption made compressed…
Don’t Forget to Vote in the IEEE Annual Election
As the technological landscape continues to evolve, it’s crucial that the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) remains at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the field. One of the ways IEEE members can actively participate in shaping the organization’s future is through…
Celebrate IEEE Day 2023: Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow
We are excited to introduce you to the upcoming IEEE Day event on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023. IEEE Day commemorates a significant milestone in engineering history, marking the moment in 1884 when engineers worldwide and IEEE members gathered to share their technical ideas. This event…
The IEEE EMBs Yarmouk University Student Chapter in Jordan won the 2023 EMBs Best Regional Student Chapter/Club Award
The IEEE EMBs Yarmouk University Student Chapter in Jordan has been honored with the prestigious Best Regional Student Chapter/Club Award in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Medicine and Biology (EMBs). This esteemed accolade recognizes outstanding student chapters or clubs within a specific region and celebrates…
R8 Humanitarian Technologies Hackathon 2023: Solving Climate Action Challenges
The R8 Humanitarian Technologies Hackathon 2023 is an exciting and innovative tech event focused on addressing the pressing needs of climate action. Organized by R8 HuAC, this virtual hackathon brings together participants from across the region to propose groundbreaking solutions that target specific United Nations…
Call for Papers || 4th International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry
The fourth version of the event (DATA23) will take place virtually on 25-26 October 2023. The conference aims to provide an excellent international platform for researchers, data scientists, business managers, and industry practitioners to meet and exchange their ideas and novel approaches to the technical…
The IEEE Life Member Award Winners
The IEEE Life Member Committee (LMC) launches every year the LMC Award Program to recognize one Life Member (LM) and one Life Member Affinity Group (LMAG) from each Region. The activity level of the R8 LM community is well demonstrated by the high participation in…
IEEE Bulgaria Section LMAG || “Increasing the Interest of High School Students to Scientific and Engineering Professions.”
The recently established IEEE Bulgaria Section LMAG conducted its first face-to-face meeting in Sofia on 1 June 2023. In addition to this meeting, the members of LMAG took part in the round table on “Increasing the Interest of High School Students to Scientific and Engineering…
SouqeTaqa: A project of LMAG Lebanon
The main project of LMAG Lebanon is SouqeTaqa, a renewable energy platform. The original concept, envisioned in the summer of 2019, aimed at creating an awareness campaign targeting educational pre-university students, public outreach, and STEM-related activities. Currently, LMAG Lebanon’s main effort involves creating an information…
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