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IEEE Turns on Remotely Work 

A Message from IEEE on coronavirus COVID-19 As you are aware, last week the World Health Organization officially declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 a pandemic. This global health crisis is a unique challenge that has impacted many members of the IEEE family. We would like…

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International Women’s Day March 8 

Only 30% of women who earn bachelor’s degrees in engineering are still working in engineering 20 years later International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action…

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Katherine Johnson: The end of an era 

Katherine Johnson was awarded with the 2019 IEEE President’s Award The following is a statement from Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of NASA legend Katherine Johnson, who worked for the agency from 1953 to 1986. “NASA is deeply saddened by the loss of a…

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The history of IEEE Region 8 

When did IEEE Region 8 officially founded? Who was the first IEEE Region 8 Director? And many others questions, are being answered in the article below written by Prof. Tony Davies, where the history of IEEE Region 8 is presented. Source of the article below:…

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What Makes a University Great? 

Is the reputation of elite universities just a self-fulfilling prophecy? I have the perception that a handful of universities get the lion’s share of credit for engineering achievement. It seems that their faculty and alumni receive an outsize proportion of awards and academy memberships. I don’t…