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A new traveling museum is making engineering history accessible and emotionally moving for people across America. The IEEE Global Museum showcases rare artifacts like a 1918 radio prototype and the first "brick" cellphones, helping visitors connect with the innovations that changed our world.
Engineers and tech professionals can now learn to build, secure, and deploy advanced AI systems through a new five-course program from IEEE. The training tackles real challenges like AI hallucinations and data security that professionals face daily.
Engineers are brilliant problem-solvers, but their ideas often get lost in translation. A new IEEE course is helping technical professionals turn complex concepts into clear, powerful communication that advances their careers.
In remote villages across northeastern India, 100+ students are building Arduino projects and smart homes in new electronics labs—many touching circuit boards for the first time. IEEE volunteers turned STEM from a distant dream into hands-on reality for kids who never had access to science equipment.
A groundbreaking IEEE conference in Budapest this October is uniting young professionals with veteran leaders to reshape how STEM fields share knowledge and build stronger, more innovative teams. The shift recognizes that progress now depends less on individual brilliance and more on collaboration across age groups and experience levels.
A free online platform is celebrating 20 years of making engineering fun and accessible for kids as young as kindergarten. TryEngineering has equipped teachers with hands-on lessons that have reached millions of young minds worldwide.
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is building a tech future that puts happiness first. IEEE's new summit is helping the nation blend cutting-edge AI education with its unique values-driven approach to progress.
Engineers can now fast-track their careers with IEEE's new Professional Development Suite, offering hands-on training in AI, 5G networks, and leadership skills. The programs help technical professionals stay competitive in rapidly evolving fields while earning industry-recognized credentials.
Engineers are now shaping global climate policy after IEEE became the first technical association invited to the United Nations climate conference. Their real-world solutions are helping communities worldwide switch to clean energy while protecting Indigenous lands.
IEEE's virtual career fairs are connecting thousands of engineers with hundreds of jobs across the globe, removing geographic barriers and helping students land opportunities at top companies. After a successful U.S. launch attracted nearly 8,000 participants, the program is expanding to Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Canada this year.
Engineers are redesigning the internet with children in mind for the first time. A global movement is using technical standards to make digital spaces safer for the one-third of internet users under 18.
A self-taught engineer who studied by night while working as a factory grinder has been elected to lead one of the world's top electronics societies. Gao Huijun's journey from farmworker parents to heading the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society proves determination can overcome any starting point.
Engineers are developing the first global safety standard for consumer brain-reading devices like smart headbands and glasses. The guidelines will protect users' mental privacy and ensure these popular wellness gadgets are developed responsibly.
Young engineers in New Jersey launched a hands-on training event to prepare students for AI and cybersecurity careers, directly responding to America's growing tech talent shortage. Over 30 students gained real-world skills they weren't getting in traditional classrooms.
Nearly 3 in 10 people worldwide still can't access the internet for basic needs like shopping or paying bills. A tech program is changing that by finding and funding innovators who bring connectivity to remote villages.
America's aging electrical grid is getting a high-tech upgrade through a new training program that teaches engineers how to use artificial intelligence to prevent blackouts and handle surging energy demands. The initiative addresses a critical gap as data centers and extreme weather push our power systems to the breaking point.
A man who grew up without electricity in rural Cameroon is now bringing solar power to remote villages across his home country. Thanks to support from IEEE Smart Village, his company has installed minigrids that are lighting up communities for the first time.
Gerard "Gus" Gaynor co-authored career articles at 103 years old and volunteered with IEEE for 64 years before passing away in March. His final project launched a new publication aimed at technology leaders when he turned 100.
Three high school students won IEEE's top scholarships for creating life-changing assistive technology that costs a fraction of commercial alternatives. Their innovations help people with disabilities navigate terrain, control devices with their tongue, and walk using mind signals.
Mariana Costa founded Laboratoria to help Latin American women break into high-paying tech jobs. Her nonprofit has now trained thousands of women across 11 countries and earned her IEEE's President's Award.
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