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Special Issue: What's New @ IEEE Year-in-Review
This month's issue of What's New @ IEEE in Students will take a look
back at the most popular news stories for the past year, ranked in
order of popularity based on the number of clicks received.
IEEE Student Branches on YouTube
See what IEEE Student Members are up to by watching their YouTube
videos. With topics ranging from the IEEE/SAE Dartmouth Formula Hybrid
and IEEE-USA Competitions, to student branch promotions and the
evolution of IEEE, these videos highlight what’s been happening around
the world with IEEE. See list of videos or search YouTube
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10 Great Tech Books
Veteran technology writer Steven Levy names his picks for the top 10 tech books in the July issue of IEEE Spectrum.
The list was created to appeal to lay readers and engineers alike,
taking into account the actual reading experience along with the impact
and significance of the title. This is one top 10 list that engineers,
programmers and technology professionals won’t want to miss. See titles
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Electrical Engineering Professor Named IEEE Fellow
Electrical and computer engineering professor, Pam Cosman was recently
named an IEEE Fellow for her contributions to image and video
compression and wireless communications. Cosman is a Professor at the
University of California, San Diego, USA, and the Editor-in-Chief of
the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications.
Some of her current projects include video compression with multiple
frame prediction, video compression for heterogeneous rate-switching
networks, bandwidth allocation among source coding, channel coding and
spreading in CDMA systems, machine vision applied to automatic tracking
and classification of mutant nematodes, and visibility of packet losses
in compressed video. Learn more
295 new Fellows were named. View list
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What Every Engineer Needs to Know About Leadership and Management
Landing the perfect engineering job often means being able to showcase
key leadership and management skills, according to an article from
IEEE-USA Today’s Engineer. Most engineering positions will
require engineers to negotiate, plan, influence, direct, estimate and
resolve conflicts – all important management skills. The technical
skills that an engineer’s job requires are often only a small
percentage of the competencies that are needed to be successful. As
engineers advance, leadership and management competencies become more
important, regardless of whether or not they are on the “management”
track. Learn more
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How to Deal With a Low Salary Offer
It is said that in this life you don't get what you deserve, but what
you negotiate. Your value has little to do with it, so take your ego
out of the equation, says an article at theladders.com. You may feel
that you received a lowball offer, but far more often than not, a
company's initial offer is not meant to denigrate you. It is just part
of the game. To play well, the article advises job hunters to
understand what led the other party to toss out a set of figures as
well as where the pitch lands with respect to your ideal and no-go
amounts.
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ASU Professor Creates Online Engineering Textbook
An online text that teaches engineering to high school students is
being touted as a textbook that can not only introduce students to the
subject of engineering, but allow them to think of it as a career
choice. The book and its content can be changed, updated and adapted by
teachers to suit specific classroom and curriculum needs and can also
be employed in math and science courses to provide extra resources for
topics in those subjects. The book was written by an Arizona State
University (ASU) professor who partnered with the CK-12 Foundation and
several ASU faculty members to create the text.
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First Impressions Makes All the Difference in Interviews
You have arrived at the offices of a prospective employer. You are not
under arrest, but from this point on, anything you say—verbal or
non-verbal—can be used against you. According to a career expert ,
"Many hiring managers go on first impression and spend the rest of the
interview justifying their decision." So the firmness of your
handshake, your posture and the way your clothes fit are as important
as your education and experience. After all, the hiring manager already
has your resume. The interview is his or her opportunity to determine
whether you are a better fit, than other candidates.
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IEEE Educational Activities Launches New Academic Portal
The IEEE Educational Activities Department is pleased to announce the
launch of their latest portal, Accreditation.org. This online resource,
developed as a joint effort by IEEE and IBM, will provide the
worldwide public with a comprehensive tool to search for accredited
academic programs in the fields of engineering, engineering technology
and computing. It will also serve as a valuable one-stop resource to
practitioners of engineering, technology and computing; students,
teachers and administrators of education programs in these fields; and
decision makers in government, industrial and private organizations who
are interested in finding out more information on accreditation topics.
Accreditation.org is poised to serve as the ultimate resource on
engineering, engineering technology and computing education
accreditation.
Visit Accreditation.org
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Starting Salaries Higher This Year for New Grads
The average U.S. starting salary offer is higher for 2008 graduates
than last year's alumni, according to a recent study by the National
Association of Colleges and Employers. Hiring is expected to increase
by eight percent. "Employers are showing interest in graduates from all
sectors," says Nathan Lippe, Senior Career Adviser for CBcampus.com.
"But, they're also seeing extra competition in certain fields. As a new
graduate, your best bet is to research your industry and know what
you're worth to get the most out of new job and salary prospects."
Graduates with technical degrees, such as computer science majors, saw
their average offers rise 7.9 percent to US$56,921. Collectively,
engineering graduates enjoyed a 5.7 percent boost, with average offers
of US$56,336. Specialized majors saw even higher increases.
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Three Keys to Starting Your Own Business
Starting a business can be quite a challenge, especially in hard
economic times. According to Chris Evans, a British biotech
entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has started some 40
science-based companies, there are three basic elements to keep in mind
that can help make the road a little smoother. First, you should have a
sound scientific background, as it helps you assess which businesses
will work and which won't. Second, you need business sense. "I think
scientists are better at picking this up than a lot of people," says
Evans. "We're used to formulae and statistics." The third element, says
Evans, is personality. You've got to be resourceful, charismatic,
shrewd and determined. More importantly, you’ve got to be able to seize
the moment when the right opportunity comes your way.
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