Register for 2008 Hybrid Vehicle Competition
Registration is now open for the 2008 Formula Hybrid International Competition, sponsored by the IEEE and SAE International. The competition will take place at the New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire, USA, 5-7 May 2008. The event, which challenges college and university students to design, build, and race high-performance hybrid vehicles, also includes a fuel efficiency component. Students with backgrounds in electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering are encouraged to compete. Register
IEEE Launches Internet Television
IEEE officially launched IEEE.tv on 27 September 2007. IEEE.tv is an Internet-based television network featuring targeted programming on technology and engineering produced by IEEE members. First launched as a beta site in August 2006, IEEE.tv includes programs available to the general public, along with special programming that can only be viewed by IEEE members. Improved features include a “flash” video format, a list of “most viewed” and “recently added” videos, and different options for RSS feeds, enabling Internet syndication. Additional features, available only to IEEE members, include downloadable videos and personalization options.
To learn more about the programs available from IEEE.tv, please visit the IEEE.tv website.
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What’s New @ IEEE Wants to Hear from You!
Do you know something we don't? If you have important news to share with What’s New – we want to hear it! IEEE is asking readers to submit stories related to IEEE student members, IEEE Student Chapter events, engineering awards, and noteworthy student projects. Please email Michelle Garner at m.garner@ieee.org with your story ideas.
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Student Branches Spur Growth
IEEE student membership ended at an all-time high for 2006, with a record 80,491 members. New student membership grew by 9 percent, with 6621 new students. Region 10 (Asia-Pacific) climbed by 5,236 members and Region 8 (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) grew by 1,544. IEEE student branches, by holding fun and informative events that provide useful career guidance, have been credited with the rise in new student membership. Learn more
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IEEE Hosts 2007 UPP Leaders Summit
Student branch leaders from 13 U.S. universities met at the IEEE Operations Center, in Piscataway, N.J., USA, on 5 October to share recent accomplishments, challenges, and plans for the coming year at the IEEE 2007 Leaders Summit. Part of the University Partnership Program (UPP), the annual Leaders Summit allows representatives from across the country to build relationships with other student member leaders and brainstorm about membership frowth and funding strategies. Participating students came from the California Institute of Technology; Columbia University; Dartmouth College; Drexel University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Stanford University; Texas A&M University; University of California’s Berkeley, Los Angeles and San Diego branches; University of Michigan; Virginia Tech; and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
The day-long summit started with a welcome from Kristen Fitzpatrick, manager of the IEEE University Partnership Program, and included a presentation by a Spectrum editor entitled "Bill & Ed's Excellent Underwater Adventure." Drexel's "Engineering a Better World" and Berkeley's HOPE (Hands on Practical Electronics) were discussed as model programs.
As a whole, the summit was considered a huge success, with one attendee saying the event was great “because it provided an opportunity for students to share ideas and discuss what things have made their chapter successful”. Another student representative said the event gave participants a chance to “learn a lot about IEEE and realize how multi-faceted the organization is.” Suggestions for next year’s conference included a request to hear more about how and why volunteers, like presenter and IEEE Member Peter Staecker, became involved with IEEE. The attendees also suggested putting together a friendly intra-UPP membership competition.
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New Degree Program Keeps Education at Home – in Africa
An agreement between Cornell University and Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia may result in a revolutionary new avenue towards global education. As Cornell professors establish an international agriculture and rural development graduate program in Bahir Dar, they may not only strengthen individual skills but the African educational system itself. Unlike past exchange programs, this program educates the student in Africa. This location shift is also designed to keep the growth of economic development and educational resources there as well. Jointly sponsored by Cornell and World Bank, this new educational model will open the door for students to receive a Cornell Masters degree in professional studies without leaving home. Read more
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Job Fairs: Not Just For the Unemployed
It’s been said that the best time to look for a job is when you don't need one. In other words, you should be tending to your network long before you are out of work and desperate to see who can help you. A California Job Journal article gives advice on how to make the most of local job fairs by making new contacts and cultivating relationships that could help you spot new career opportunities. The articles offers tips for what to do before, during, and after a job fair or networking event – like making sure to call the company representatives or recruiters you meet a few days after the event. "Since 95 percent of job seekers who attend career fairs fail to do this kind of follow-up, you will be in a class by yourself." Learn more
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2007 Ph.D. Student Fellowship Winners Announced
The IEEE Electron Devices Society has announced its 2007 Ph.D. Student Fellowship winners:
- Christopher Morris, University of Washington, USA
- Kah-Wee Ang, National University of Singapore
- Danijel Dankovic, University of Nis, Serbia
- Tuo-Hung (Alex) Hou, Cornell University, USA
- Chen Yang, Tsinghua University, China
The winners will be honored at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting on 10 December 2007 in Washington, D.C., USA, with a plaque and a check for US$7,000. The award is presented annually to promote, recognize, and support Ph.D.-level study and research within the IEEE EDS field of interest. Learn more
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Lesson Plans Get Energized
Technology is a vital presence in today’s classroom and Intel Corp is helping teachers harness its capabilities. A global investment of more than $100 million is making online teacher training possible in a program estimated to be worth more than $300 million in over four years. Designed to expand the reach and flexibility of online programs, Intel believes online training can help address the need for more qualified math and science teachers. Slated to work with the governments of more than 15 countries, Intel expects nearly 1.5 million teachers to sign up for the online program. Read more
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Using the Job Interview to Spot a Bad Fit
A job interview can be more than an opportunity to impress potential employers with your qualifications and likeability. According to a Business Week article, it can (and should) also be used to see if the job you're interviewing for is a right fit. The article suggests calling a friend to discuss each interview and what the hiring manager or Human Resource employee said. This can help spot red flags that you may have overlooked while in the interview. Read more
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Minority Influx to Science and Engineering
The results of an 11-year study, sponsored by the Model Institutions for Excellence Program (MIE), clearly illustrate strategies for recruiting minorities to science and engineering fields. The need for innovative discoveries in national security, healthcare, and industry makes recruitment of trained scientists a critical concern. One solution may lie in the multi-layered MIE program of mentoring, faculty development, laboratory upgrades, and overall student support, which can be used as a blueprint strategy for all institutions to attract and retain minority students. Read more
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ECS Web Site Named Best in the World
The IEEE Southampton student branch recently won an IEEE sponsored student chapter web site competition, which was open to all student branches. Established in 2004, the Southampton student branch is run through the School of Electronics and Computer Science. The group was also recognized by the IEEE earlier this year for registering the best membership expansion in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Professor Harvey Rutt, head of the school, offered his congratulations “to the Committee for their hard work and commitment in running such a strong program, and to Geoff Merrett, for designing and managing a very dynamic web site.” The Southampton branch is the first to be Women in Engineering affiliated, and runs a full program of events including technical presentations, career talks, and social events. View web site
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Retiring Baby Boomers Predicted To Leave Brain Drain Behind
Critical short-term issues keep most companies too busy to worry about a future brain drain, even though a predicted 20% of employees are set to retire in the next 10 years. While most companies recognize that an exodus of talent threatens their business in the coming years, few are prepared to deal with the potential problems caused by retiring baby boomers. Limited resources and personnel make it difficult to launch the necessary formal knowledge retention programs and the fear of being replaced by cheaper labor keeps employees skeptical about sharing too much information. Read more
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