by Tom Coughlin | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog, Diversity, IEEE Membership
More than ever before in the history of our species, people from all over the world and from every possible background and experience can interact and have an impact on each other. Technology has made this possible. In addition, something invented or manufactured in...
by Tom Coughlin | Jul 18, 2021 | Blog, IEEE Industry Membership
IEEE has lost much of its connection to modern industry. Many people in industry see IEEE as primarily an academic organization focused on research rather than the practical applications of technology. Research is important, but it requires funding. Much of that...
by Tom Coughlin | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, IEEE Industry Membership
The organizations that would become the IEEE were founded by people who used technology to create wealth, employment and a better way of life for many people. These founders and early members included Thomas Alva Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Nikola Tesla. The...
by Tom Coughlin | Jul 6, 2021 | Blog, Section activities
What is an active section? IEEE sections exist to provide services and support for IEEE members living or working in that section. These may include putting on local meetings on professional or technology topics (often put on my local section chapters). The section...
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