IEEE Plays a Pivotal Role In Climate Mitigation Talks
IEEE Plays a Pivotal Role In Climate Mitigation Talks

IEEE has enhanced its standing as a trusted, neutral authority on the role of technology in climate change mitigation and adaption. Last year it became the first technical association to be invited to a U.N. Conference of the Parties on Climate Change…

IEEE Honors Global Dream Team of Innovators
IEEE Honors Global Dream Team of Innovators

Meet the recipients of the 2026 IEEE Medals—the organization’s highest-level honors. Presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors, these medals recognize innovators whose work has shaped modern technology across disciplines including AI, educati…

IEEE Brings Hands-On STEM Activities to India’s Rural Areas
IEEE Brings Hands-On STEM Activities to India’s Rural Areas

“Until we get equality in education, we won’t have an equal society.” Spoken by Sonia Sotomayor, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, the words echo sharply across regions of the world where education is not guaranteed.In the far northeastern …

Thinking of Joining IEEE’s Leadership Ranks?
Thinking of Joining IEEE’s Leadership Ranks?

Strong leadership is essential for IEEE to advance technology for humanity. The organization depends on the dedicated service of its volunteers to advance its mission. Each year, the Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee is responsible for reco…

Meet the Two Members Petitioning to Be President-Elect Candidates
Meet the Two Members Petitioning to Be President-Elect Candidates

The IEEE Board of Directors has received petition intentions from IEEE Senior Member Gerardo Barbosa and IEEE Life Senior Member Timothy T. Lee as candidates for 2027 IEEE president-elect. The petitioners are listed in alphabetical order and indicate …

Meet the IEEE Board-Nominated Candidates for President-Elect
Meet the IEEE Board-Nominated Candidates for President-Elect

The IEEE Board of Directors has nominated IEEE Senior Member David Alan Koehler and IEEE Life Fellow Manfred “Fred” J. Schindler as candidates for 2027 IEEE president-elect.IEEE Senior Member Gerardo Barbosa and IEEE Life Senior Member Timothy T. Lee …

IEEE’s Role in ABET Accreditation Explained
IEEE’s Role in ABET Accreditation Explained

There is a misconception among some that IEEE accredits engineering programs in the United States, but that is the responsibility of ABET.The global, nonprofit agency accredits academic programs leading to degrees in specific disciplines. It does not …